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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1905
Page
4
Indianapolis Nov 16 By appellate ruling Indiana cities may not allocate tax funds to lure factory locators, court says benefits to towns from manufacturing are no different from grocery stores and all promoters deserve public aid. The decision blocks selective cash favors and warns against municipal favoritism.
Seven year old Shelby Myers son of farmer Frank Myers was kicked in the breast while playing near home south of Newcastle Indiana. He ran about 100 feet toward the house before falling dead during a family reunion. Neighbors and relatives were struck with grief as the body was carried inside.
In Muncie Indiana on November 15 an 11 year old boy, Isaac Harmon, told his younger brother that if he dies to tell grandpa he took paris green. He lay down to die but was found and may recover. He took poison fearing a whipping by his mother and lives with grandfather Isaac Ep pard.
In Anderson Indiana on November 15 a motor car operated by Allison R. Hines road master of the Indianapolis division of the Big Four railroad and William Bennett was struck by a fast freight six miles west of Anderson Hines died a few hours after with fractures for Bennett.
Mayor Wolford joined three officers to enforce the Nicholson law at John Griffith's saloon in Linton Indiana. They forced the back door, arrested ten customers and Griffith the proprietor. Three more saloon men are to be arrested.
At a meeting of three Jewish congregations in Evansville Indiana on November 15 a relief fund was started and 31000 contributed to aid Jewish families suffering from the recent atrocities in Russia.
A new bank named the Commercial Bank of Evansville, with a capital of 50 360 dollars, is organized and will start business January 2. It becomes Evansville's tenth bank.
Nov. 15 in Harleon Indiana M H Gowen, a well known farmer, fell from the top of a tall pecan tree and broke his neck. He is alive but death is expected shortly. Also Nov. 16 Amos Eddleman a wealthy farmer of Sardinia Greensburg Indiana cut his throat and died soon after. The cause of death by his own act is unknown.
Pittsburg Nov. 15 A determined stand was taken to enforce the Chinese exclusion laws the eight hour work day for all government work and the end of convict labor when it competes with union goods The American Federation report urged stricter immigration enforcement more examinations and a government inquiry into assisted immigration It urged equal suffrage for women and outlined the initiative and referendum system for officials The report highlighted Gompers remarks and the arrival of C P Shea a Chicago teamsters leader as a boost for federation aims
A Texas column shares consumer notes praising Postum coffee substitute and grape nut health claims. It includes testimonials on breastfeeding, biliary relief, weight gain, and mental sharpness, then notes James Stillman buying 101 opera performances for $100 each in New York, with elite box access resold at a premium.
Bristol football 11 and Fruit Hill Tigers battled to a scoreless 0 0 tie last Saturday at this place. Clarence Liesit moved household goods to Elkhart and plans to enter the retail feed business. Bristol officials for four years include Trustees J F Menges J E Barbour EF Atkins Clerk T A Congdon Treasurer C W Hiltbish.
A London coroner recently urged passing a law to ban reusing old medical prescriptions. He warned that prescriptions once useful can become deadly if reused by individuals whose physical condition has changed.
The Methodists of this country aim to raise 250, 6090 dollars for an India jubilee fund. Bishop Thoburn chairs the committee and will travel to India to join the celebration in Bareilly.
The Queen of Greece is credited as the only woman admiral, a distinction presented by the late Czar of Russia who admired his beautiful cousin.
The text recalls Mr. Chamberlain writing M. P. at forty, Mr. Balfour entering Parliament at twenty six, and Lord Rosebery reaching legal age to speak in the Lords with his first address.
After seven years, the Methodist church of Rochester New York inherits $28 928 47 from the late Salomon Evans elder who died in July 1898.
Real estate transfers listed include Andrew Jackson to Abraham Cline for 80 acres in Elkhart dated January 3 1832, Martha Swinehart to Ernest Reim half lot in Chapmans South Elkhart add valued at 850 dollars, Ernest Reim to Max Reim half lot in third south Elkhart add for 1 dollar, Emma Quigley to Eugene Deonger lot in Simontons add Elk hart valued at 2500 dollars, Mary F L Mast to A Frank Tyler lead in Concord township for 1 dollar, Moses B Gripe to Marion and Winnie Miller two lots in Waterford. Also an advertisement for Wood's Norway Pine Syrup.
Oscar Hunt of the Carlisle football team, an Oklahoma native, emerged as a wealthy figure after a government deal with the Indians. Referred to by teammates as the Geap Big Money Chief Head, he is noted for studious habits and wearing glasses off the gridiron.
An elderly resident of Maids Moreton near Buckingham England Mary Jones has died at eighty years. She never owned any clock or timepiece and measured time by instinct in a simple lifestyle.
The Rev. Tom Collins is immensely popular among East End parishioners. He engages locals in sports conversations and preaches in his shirt sleeves, often smoking with them, endearing himself to the community.
The London electrical exhibition proved financially successful with the executive committee able to reimburse much of the space fees to exhibitors.
In Minnesis on a recent Sunday, 40,0009 ecopolitans rode electric cars to St. Paul. They spent $159,000 on Sunday drinks amid the event.
Butchers' meat is now more extensive in Germany than in any other European country except Russia.
John Clarke who was strolling around the world for a wager was arrested in Grimsby England on November 4 for stealing two rings. He will be unable to resume his walk for eight months.
Governor George HH Tter of Photo Island notes Seventh Day Adventist beliefs influence state practice as the last day of the week sees no department business. The statement ties faith to government operations and weekend activity.
The article cites two leading members of the Automobile Association of America declaring a sham business scheme in New York City. It mentions an alleged official earning an annual salary of $5 000 amid questions about legitimacy.
Advertises subscriptions to Ladies' Home Journal and Saturday Evening Post with rates. Mentions agencies Bigam & Son at 592 S. Main St and another contact in coal offices. States price 125 and 2 for monthly and weekly plus annual option. Notes a sales agent for Bennett's Magazine Agency in Chicago.
An 19th century health notice touts a claimed remedy for women suffering from uterine and ovarian troubles, weakness, nervousness, and melancholy. The ad presents a promise of a positive cure and urges distressed women to seek treatment.
Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills are advertised as a remedy for fatigue weakness and nervous exhaustion in women. A testimonial from Mrs Ella Smith of Newark New York claims improved strength appetite sleep and blood health after using the pills. The ad notes 50 cents per box and lists Houseworth Bros druggists in Goshen Hilkhart Incl as sellers with Buffalo New York maker details.
In Paris a statistician cites 600 women journalists in England, 2,193 in the United States, and 1,200 in Germany. Of German women, 27 percent cover literature, 18 percent political economy, 10 pedagogy, 8 science, 7.34 fashion, 4.14 domestic economy, 4.44 housing, and 3 percent politics. Incomes range from 1,000 to 6,000 francs.
John C. Martin, a coal elevator magnate turned philanthropist, establishes departments for training colored men as ministers in at least eleven small Southern colleges. Young men are instructed in Bible truths without denominational bias, allowing graduates to join any religious body.
The letter asks friends to attend the wedding and not come empty-handed. It states any gifts will be gratefully received and repaid when called for later. It adds that all gifts given should be returned on the specified date and that favors will be appreciated.
D M Best reports a vacant lot or property issue with the Jet and North Thins Street area noting a $200 amount.
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