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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1905
Page
5
A short note advises making small hot biscuits just before meals as a light dessert option. Use Royal Baking Powder for best results. Serve with butter and honey marmalade or jam. New York labels the product.
Frank Kurtz a 34 Elkhart weds Hila Strunk 24 South Bend Frank Overlease 22 Goshen weds Maude B Michael 23 Goshen Marry Conklin Snell 23 Elkhart weds Agnes Mary Pratt 21 Elkhart Stewart W Hadlock 55 Elkhart weds Addie Sherman 35 South Bend
Sidway Company operates a substantial night shift at its factory as workers strive to catch up on delayed orders. Management reports ongoing efforts to accelerate production and fulfill outstanding commitments.
David H. Rohrer with Harman and Ziegler filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition citing debts of 6479.57 with assets far below that amount.
Snow this morning reminded hunters that the quail and rabbit season opens tomorrow. Some are already tuning guns after games had white. The season runs until January 1 3906 and then closes until October 1 for everything but rabbits.
Saturday only bargains in North End Store offering plain black and fancy color golf gloves at low prices. Men's outing robes in various fabrics, late pajamas, heavy outing garments, fleece lined underwear, union suits, and ready made overcoats with multiple price points.
Thomas Croak of Wabash, conductor on a northbound Big Four freight, was buried under wreckage when a bridge at Bennett's Creek gave way after the locomotive crossed. Two cars fell with him, but rescuers freed him after two hours. He is hospitalized in Anderson with severe injuries and risk of pneumonia from exposure.
Violent unrest and fires in Vladivostok as foreigners seek shelter on ships. Proclamation of a general strike looms in Russia amid mutinies at Cronstadt and heavy repression. Reports describe killings, looting, and widespread distress from Vladivostok to Kishineff with hundreds dead and thousands displaced.
An old superstition report notes burglars avoid houses with a squinting female servant and refrain from entries if three horses are seen slipping by in a day. An English defendant says burglars won t burgle houses numbered 22 23 111 or 444.
Deputy game wardens across the state report widespread law violations during the past month as hunters are required to carry a license. Each license costs one dollar and must include a photograph, with Indiana issuing 150 or more licenses in recent days.
C G Grayson of Lula Mississippi reports being cured after taking Dr King s New Life Pills. He says all stomach and bowel disorders yielded to their tonic laxative properties. 25c at Houseworth Bros drug store guaranteed.
Statewide reports note a quail surplus this winter due to strict game law enforcement last year and quail feeding during heavy snows. The article also oddly mentions a three year tax on Chinese residents in Siam with a wrist bracelet receipt and seal.
Residents of the Isle of Pines proclaimed independence from Cuba and organized a US territorial government. A delegate to Congress will push questions in Washington while elections set five districts for tax assessors and legislators. One ticket per district supports remaining under Stars and Stripes.
Former vice president of a society accuses Odell of blackmail as Sam pays to settle a suit. The ex governor allegedly threatened to revoke the charter of an offshoot company.
Secretary Taft returned to Washington aboard the cruiser Columbia at Old Point Comfort Virginia after a Panama trip. Col Clarence R Edwards said Panama’s conditions are pleasing and sanitary conditions improved since Taft’s last isthmus visit. Canal type decision will be made within days by the board of consulting engineers and a brief report will follow.
Ex Judge Wing said an application for a writ of certiorari will be filed with the U S Supreme Court to review Mrs Cassie L Chadwick s trial accuracy in Cleveland Ohio and the Cincinnati appeals court. Hyde testifies accusing ex Gov Odell of blackmailing the Mercantile Trust with 75000 in a stock case. He describes Harriman Frick Schiff and Depew plots to control the Equitable Life and the trust company s assets and influence stock sales and political contributions. Hyde s salary history and finances are outlined as part of his testimony. E H Harriman and Henry C Frick are subpoenaed to appear for further questioning.
Canton Ohio November 15. L Frantz of Cleveland rolled 738 to set what Ohio association says is the highest individual score ever in a tournament and a possible world record.
The Wisconsin supreme court ruled that in divorce cases judges cannot award custody to outsiders and must award custody to one parent or the other. The decision clarifies custody standards nationwide and impacts divorce proceedings in Wisconsin.
Lieut. Col. Arthur Tremayne a Balaklava survivor who was wounded and horse shot during the famous charge died in Cornwall at 78. His death was reported on Tuesday.
The bodies of Clark and Clinton Wadsworth were found on the shore five miles west of Port Clinton, Ohio, Tuesday morning lashed to the spar of their boat.
Bandmaster Fred Innes failed to complete the 18 hour cross country run from Chicago to Cincinnati, finishing 52 minutes beyond the target. He lost the wager, and his wife Mrs. Innes spoke of the grueling trip, mud splatter, a near collision, and plans for a Europe tour depending on next season’s results.
Conductor Scott of the Winona Flyer said this morning a reliable source confirmed a change in the Big Four timetable will take effect Sunday November 26. He does not know the exact change but expects his train to run to South Bend. Ticket agent Henry has heard nothing official about any changes.
Mae C Wood of Omaha Nebraska formerly a lawyer here has filed another damage suit against Senator Platt seeking 150000 dollars for alleged actions during her time with him in New York. News reports recall her as a dashingly active, ambitious figure.
Mrs. Virgil Young of 602 Charles Street received a telegram from New York City stating her brother Charles Thompson is in a hospital in critical condition after a fall that fractured his skull.
Dr Anselme known as the Quaker Doctor sold his 165 acre Adamsville farm to Dr Franklin Miles for a little over 7000 dollars. Anselme plans to spend the winter in California.
A South Bend Times note reports a tall handsome Elkhart girl has fallen in love with a man who barely reaches her shoulder, a quirky local romance tale that sparked curiosity in the community.
Strafford Maxon is seriously ill with a stomach ailment and confined indoors. Friends are not allowed to visit him due to his deteriorating condition.
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