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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1905

Page

3

Real Estate Transfers in Goshen and Elkhart County

Real estate transfers show multiple parcels exchanged for sums from $1 to $3,250. Transactions include transfers in Goshen and Elkhart with buyers and sellers such as Stutzman to Menhert, Kauffman to Charnley, and Barney to Agnes Barney, plus numerous Elkhart parcels in various additions and townships.

Daniel F. Stutzman Frederick Menhert Freeman & Hartie Goshen Martin Kauffman Mittchell Charnley Hood & Britton Jeremiah Bowen John W. Fieldhouse Louisa J Henry P. Chapman Elkhart Louis M. Simpson Agnes E. Barney Concord North Elkhart S. S First South Elkhart County Loan & Trust Co Sarah Martzler Lotta Mercer Louisa J. Pratt David B. Barnes Bucklen Samuel Stewart William M. Bareny Dunbar Beardsley John J. Bowman Samuel Bardo York Charles H. Mack Emma J. Castetter Louisa J. Chapman John Baker Mary A. Richmond Henry Pontius Silas H. Pontius Baugo

Death Valley Prospectors Found Dead Amid Heat Wave

Bodies of prospectors are located daily in Death Valley California as heat and thirst drive victims to abandon clothing in the brutal conditions. Authorities warn of dangerous dehydration and exposure in the arid region.

Prospectora Death Valley California

Nelsons Trafalgar captains and ages reveal long careers

The centennial draws attention to Nelson era captains who served at Trafalgar. Ages ranged from twenty to thirty six among flag captains and ship commanders. The notes mention a battleship commander aged thirty one and reference Ibsen writing in a roomed house with doors to five other rooms.

Nelson Trafalgar Anne Ibsen

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Elkhart Residents

Local testimonials claim Doan's Kidney Pills cure kidney complaints from backache to urinary disorders. A resident, Samuel Morehouse of 1200 Middlebury Street, says after using the pills from Houseworth Bros drug store he was cured. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Elkhart Dean Samue Morehouse Middlebury Street Houseworth Bros Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

Cryptic Country Stationery Echoes Enlightenment Symbols

A house near the city uses ornate note paper showing a steam engine image, mail address envelope, telephone, telegraph wires, and a county number. The items combine to embellish a small writing sheet, illustrating the era’s decorative yet complex social signaling.

Goshen Tops Wabash 23 to 5 in Saturday Victory

Goshen added another win by defeating Wabash high school 23 to 5 on Saturday. Warse beat Sheridan high school 6 to 5. Next Saturday Warsaw plays here.

Goshen Wabash High School Warse Sheridan High School Warsaw

Astors Lose to LaPorte Athletic Club in 36 to 0 Defeat

LaPorte Athletic Club defeated the Astors 36 to 0 yesterday afternoon at LaPorte. Elkhart players were treated poorly with three injured, one requiring medical aid, and LaPorte players retiring none. Elkhart claims dirty play and unpaid expenses prompt tour setups. The Astors aim to bring LaPorte to town November 26, with upcoming games against the Vernons in South Bend and the High Rotters in Young America on Thanksgiving Day.

Astors LaPorte Athletic Club LaPorte Elkhart Boys Elkhart Astor Management Vernons South Bend High Rotters Young America Ind

Magazine subscriptions offered by local agency

Local agent Bigam & Son at 592 S Main St Wame offers subscriptions for Ladies' Home Journal and Saturday Evening Post with monthly and weekly terms plus full-year rates. Also lists Sennek Magazine Agency and contact details for orders and inquiries.

Hr T. FE Clanp S. Main St Bell Bigam & Son Ladies’ Home Journal Evening Post Mag. Agen Chicano

Martial law in Polish provinces sparks panic in Warsaw

News from Warsaw reports martial law across ten Russian Poland governments, triggering panic, strikes, and fears of anti Jewish violence. Jews arm themselves amid coal and food shortages as authorities pledge resistance to autonomy movements.

Warsaw Poland St. Petersburg Kingdom of Finland Count Witte Russian Empire Henrik Sienkiewicz Kremenehug Stilis London Great Assembly Hall Mile Hand Russia

Ohio Election Returns Narrow Republican Victory

Columbus reports show nearly complete state ticket returns with Republicans winning most offices by large pluralities. Lieutenant governor Lewis Houck concedes defeat as Democrats and Republicans still dispute control of both legislative chambers, with expected slim majorities.

Columbus Ohio Lewis Houck Mount Vernon

Infirmary Fire Destroys Macon County Institution

Fire at Macon county infirmary Sunday destroyed the paupers and insane home. Patient Mrs. A. M. Decker was badly burned but likely to recover. Other patients were moved to safety. Loss estimated at 25000 dollars.

Macon Macon County A. M. Decker

Unseasonably Hot Weather and Shocks Hit Mexico

In Mexico and Mexico City on November 13 the persistently hot weather draws meteorologists to a possible large sunspot. Earthquakes continue across the country with several shocks described as severe in some areas.

Mexico Mexico City

Pennypacker to Call Extra Session for Reform Legislation

Gov. Pennypacker issued a proclamation calling an extra session in Harrisburg to begin January 15 to address reforms. Proposals include municipal consolidation within counties, higher state money interest rates and safeguards, redistricting, voter registration, city government powers, county bridge funding, and elimination of fees in the secretary of the commonwealth and insurance commissioner offices.

Harrisburg Pennypacker Secretary of the Commonwealth Insurance Commissioner

Lynching of Three Negroes at Henderson Texas

A mob of about 200 broke into the Henderson jail after midnight and hanged John Reece, Robert Askew, and a third unnamed man in the public square. Two other prisoners were spared as accomplices. Sheriff Stone Senator Bradfield and local leader P L Young tried to intervene but were overpowered.

Henderson Tex John Reece Robert Askew Stone Bradfield P. L. Young Williams John Reed Henry Sherrow

President Roosevelt Declines to Prosecute Judge Baker

President Roosevelt will take no action against Judge Francis E. Baker of the Seventh Circuit Indiana. The Civil Service Commission had charged him with soliciting campaign subscriptions from federal employees. Attorney General Moody says the offense occurred in 1902 and the statute of limitations bars prosecution.

Washington Roosevelt Francis E. Baker Seventh United States Circuit Indiana Civil Service Commission Moody

Midship man Meriwether arrested after fatal combat

Annapolis Md Nov 18 Midship man Minor Meriwether Jr was placed under arrest on Sunday to await trial by court martial for engaging in a fistic combat with Midshipman James R Branch Jr who died of his injuries The arrest followed after an order from the navy department was received

Annapolis Minor Meriwether, Jr James R. Branch, Jr Meriwether Navy Department

Dan Patch Sets Fast Pace in Memphis Exhibition Mile

Dan Patch, the pacing champion, raced a mile in 1 58 flat on the Memphis Trotting Association track in an exhibition. He lowered the world pacing record to 1 58 while Star Pointer had held 1 59 14 on Readville soil years ago.

Dan Patch Memphis Tenn Memphis Trotting Association Star Fointer Readville

Texas Shipping Turkeys From Waco To California And Beyond

Dressed turkeys are being shipped by car loads from Waco Texas to California and points north and east. Prices have advanced to 11 and 12 cents per pound.

Texas Waco Tex California

United States Steel Buys Famous Mountain in Mexico

News from Mexico reports the United States Steel company has purchased the famous Solid Iron mountain at Durango, described as the richest of its kind in the world. The El Paso dispatch notes the sale occurred on November 18.

el Paso Tex Mexico United States Steel Company Durango

Police Move On Drunkards On Marion And Main Streets

Officer Robbins arrested Frank Ryan on Marion street Saturday afternoon for intoxication. Ed Shrock and others were arrested on South Main street last night for intoxication. Officer Doutt ordered boys to extinguish a bonfire between Sherman and Jefferson streets. A posting bill ordinance remains violated with promises of settlements after a coal advertisement block was damaged.

Robbins Frank Ryan Marion Street Ed. Shrock Withers Roth South Main Street

Sheffield firm crafts 18‑piece dinner service for Indian rajah

A Sheffield firm has made a dinner service of eighteen karat gold for an Indian rajah to be used at an entertainment. The service will be presented to the Prince and Princess of Wales. It weighs over 4000 ounces.

Sheffield

Pepper business in Barnes faces bankruptcy and absconding

A recent Sarawak Gazette lists twenty one bankrupts including sixteen pepper planters. Each pepper planter’s name is followed by the note absconded. The item points to widespread financial trouble in the pepper trade and plant owners fleeing.

Barnes Sarawak Gazette

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