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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1900

Page

3

Monticello Foundered Off Cape Forchie With 63 Dead

Halifax reports the steamer City of Monticello, owned by Yar mouth Steamship Co, sank in the Bay of Fundy during a hurricane. Sixty three aboard perished, including many women and children, with Captain T. M. Harding among the dead. The ship, built 1866 at Wilmington Del, was on the Yarmouth Halifax route from Glasgow.

Halifax City of Monticello Yarmouth Steamship Company Bay of Fundy Harding Cape Forchie Monticello Yarmouth Glasgow Harlan & Hollingsworth Company Wilmington Del City of Norfolk Atlantic Lockport T. M. Harding H. D. Newell Sable Island N. Murphy N. S James Flemming Port Clyde Kate Smith Rbeecher Hopkins Barrington Levi Nickerson Shag Harbor Austin Vickers Walter Cunningham Cane Sable Isaac Vanemberg Wilson Cook Swan Johnson Stanley W. Ringer Samuel Surette John Witman Rupert Olive St. John Prince Edward A. S. Eldridge Elsie McDonald J. C. Fripp Woodstock N. B O. W. Coleman New Glasgow John Richmond Sussex Smith Mr. Eldridge Miss MacDonald Thomas Harding Harvey Newell Newellton Cape Sable Island Shelburne Murphy Steward Hopkins Barrington Passage E. T. Hilton Greig Scotland

Disaster details arrive on steamer City of Macon

Miss Mary Emerson aged about 23 of Mobile and Miss Ella Deboe aged 15 of Mobile are identified in a disaster report. Emerson is described as sister in law to the captain and Deboe as his niece. The steamer City of Macon under Captain Savage rescued four survivors and brought the details.

Aland Finland Mary Emerson Mobile Ella Deboe Emerson City of Macon Savage

Death of Henry Meiggs Cornell in London

Friends in New York are notified by cable of Henry Meiggs Cornell's death in London after a failed attempt to reconcile his family. A son of John Cornell of the Cornell Ironworks, he once held a one third stake in the plant but squandered his fortune through gambling and fast living. He was 34.

New York Henry Meiggs Cornell Cable London Cornell John Cornell Cornell Ironworks

Preacher Wins Wager Over Election Becomes Usher

Goshen residents report a wager between Rev. Pearce of the Baptist church and George B. Slate a longtime local Democrat and Lake Shore agent. If Bryan won Slate would work at the depot for a week free. if McKinley won Slate would usher at church. Slate plans to appear next Sunday to collect funds and display his money-getting skills.

Providence George B. Slate Goshen Lake Shore Slate Pearce Baptist Church Bryan McKinley Saratogas State Prince Albert M. V. Starr J. B. Cornell J. A. Beane John Snobarger Alf Lowry Mr. Slate

Doén's Ointment Promises Quick Relief from Piles

Years of suffering relieved in a night as itching piles yield at once to the curative properties of Doén's Ointment. Never fails. Available at any drug store for 50 cents.

Doén

Ameri can Steel and Wire buys fleet of twelve ships

Duluth Minn November 12 The American Steel and Wire company has purchased the fleet of the American Steamship company of Duluth for 5250000 The twelve vessels include the four largest lakes ships six others ranging 3909 to 7000 tons and St Lawrence canal ships of 3900 tons each Two years earlier these ships cost the American Steamship company over 350000 Mrs T Briddleman Parshallville Mich reports relief from salt rheum after Banner Salve applications Houseworth Bros

Duluth Minn American Steel and Wire Company American Steamship Compay St. Lawrence Canal American Steamship Company T. Briddleman Parshallville Mich Houseworth Bros

Prince of Wales adopts eyeglasses in public

London reports a notable change as the Prince of Wales begins wearing eyeglasses. The future king, long blessed with strong eyesight, now uses lenses suggested by a leading oculist, with tortoise shell frames enhancing a refined royal appearance.

Wales London Prince of Wales

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Heart Relief

An advertisement claims indigestion causes heart worries and promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It states the product digests food, prevents gas, and cures every form of indigestion by eliminating stomach pressure on the heart.

Houseworth Bros

Major's Son commits suicide at Hot Springs

Abner L. Gaines, son of Maj. W. H. Gaines an original claimant of the land where the hot springs are located, killed himself yesterday by cutting his throat with a pocket knife. He had been in poor health.

S Sop Hot Springs Ark Abner L. Gaines Maj W. H. Gaines

DeWitt's Early Risers Endorsement Mentioned by Houseworth

A fragmented ad note cites DeWitt's Early Risers as a remedy with a brief Houseworth Bros. reference. The line hints at a product promotion within a local listing.

DeWitt Houseworth Bros

Wyoming Women Helped McKinley Victory Says Tribune

Reports from Colorado Wyoming Utah and Idaho indicate women voters increased participation since 1900. In Colorado they aided Wolcott’s defeat and helped elect a Republican Legislature, while Wyoming’s women likely carried the state for McKinley and opposed Democrat Thompson. Utah saw women largely align with male voters, backing McKinley.

Chicago The Tribune Colorado Wyoming Utah Idaho Wolcott Washington J. C. Thompson Congress McKinley Sisters of the Church

One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement asserts that One Minute Cough Cure from Houseworth Bros. relieves croup and other throat and lung troubles instantly, offering rapid relief for mothers facing a child in agony.

Houseworth Bros

Fatal Engine Accident at Wyllie Cooperage Mill

An engine accident at the Wyllie Cooperage Co. stave mill near Traverse City injured several workers on Monday, with one man reported dead. Authorities investigated the cause as the incident drew crews from local shops.

Wyllie Cooperage Co Traverse City

Tragic Child and Woman Die in Illinois and Michigan Accidents

Leuri Kreme of Elsie aged four was killed when a harrow toppled onto him as he played. Mary R. Stigelmaier of Ann Arbor died from burns sustained in an explosion while refilling a gasoline stove. In Manchester a town of about 1,300 residents eight saloons operate.

Leuri Kreme Elsie Mary R. Stigelmaier Ann Arbor

Indiana on Winning Side in Sixteen Presidencies Since 1824

Indiana has backed sixteen winning presidential candidates since 1824 and has not voted twice in a row for the same party candidate since 1872. The latest Tuesday election again mirrored the four year prior result, extending Indiana's place in the doubtful column for a quarter century.

Indiana Jackson Harrison Polk Cass Pierce Buchanan Lincoln Grant Tilden Garfield Cleveland MccKinley McKinley

Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Brings Daily Relief

A pumpk in first prize and a painting worth millions are noted but Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin is praised for daily use against constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble. Available at Thomas drug store.

Indiana towns listed with 2 000 to 5 000 population

The census bureau released population figures for Indiana incorporated places between 2 000 and 5 000 residents. The list includes Albany 2116 Angola 2141 Attica 3007 Auburn 3396 and many others such as Delph i 2138 East Chicago 3411 Noblesville 4792 Portland 4798 Warsaw 3987 Tell City 2680 Tipton 3764 West Lafayette 2302 Winchester 3705.

Census Bureau Indiana Albany Angola Attica Auburn Aurora Bluffton Boonville Brookville Butler Cannelton Clarksville Clinton Columbia City Covington Crows Point Devatur Delphi Dunkirk East Chicago Fairmount Franklin Gas City Green Castle Greenfield Huntingburg Kendallville Lawrenceburg Lebanon Ligonier Linton Martinsville Monticello Montpelier Nappanee New Castle Noblesville North Manchester North Vernon Plymouth Portland Red Key Rensselaer Rochester Rockport Rockville Rushville Spencer Sullivan Tell City Tipton Union City Warsaw West Lafayette Whiting Winchester

Counterfeiters Warned Against DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve

Makers and circulators of counterfeit salve are accused of fraud while the genuine DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve is hailed as infallible for piles, sores, eczema, and all skin diseases. House Worth Bros.

DeWitt Houseworth Bros

Good Investments

Monroe Beck a Jackson township farmer boasts winnings from the McKinley and Roosevelt election. He lists items including nails, a churn for his wife, bob sleds and buggy parts, cash for husking corn, and beer for corn hackers. He says Democrats may cry hard times, but he is ready for winter.

Monroe Beck Jackson Township McKinley Roosevel Hast Goshen Beck

Mystic Cure Claimed to Heal Rheumatism in One Day

A sensational advertisement touts a "Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and neuralgia that supposedly cures in 1 to 3 days. It promises immediate relief, removal of the disease's cause, and broad benefits with a price of 75 cents and 8109. Sold by A. Lonard and Houseworth Bros. druggists in the opera house block.

A. Lonard Houseworth Bros Opera House

Goshen Realty Change Sells Mansion and Land

A. F. Wilden of Goshen sells all property interests to Jacob Strauss of Ligonier. Strauss will occupy the Wilden mansion on Walnut Hill with four acres of park. The sale includes 112 adjoining acres near Goshen for a total consideration of 20006 dollars.

A. F. Wilden Goshen Jacob Strauss Ligonier Wilden Walnut Hill City of

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