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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1900
Page
2
November 15 falls on a Thursday with Saturday as the last day for trustees to qualify. The notice emphasizes timely filing and outlines required steps for eligibility and deadlines set by the local authority.
George Young resigns from Benton township trustee race causing Stephen F. Evans to remain in holdover as new trustees qualify. Names listed include John H. Virgil Washington Jacob B. Pippenger Locke Israel Immelt Jackson Jacob Zollinger Clinton Peter Hoffman Bango Solomon Thornton Cleveland William Shellenberger York J H Grosh Concord. Eight trustees must qualify and post bonds with Auditor Berkey by Saturday or current trustees stay in office.
Rural delivery on Route No 2 begins today covering territory south and west of the city. Route No 8 likely to be established soon. The route travels six miles south on Oakland Avenue, one mile west, five miles north to Mishawaka Road, one mile west to Jamestown Road, four miles north to Shaum's Church, one mile west, five miles north to the river road and then east to Elkhart.
Turkeys are being fattened for the market with thousands expected for Thanksgiving. Local dealers sold 600 turkeys last year and many more will be handled this year. A farmer contracted 150 turkeys at about 1.25 dollars each, netting roughly 188 dollars. Weather has kept birds in variable condition, but a 10 to 15 percent rise in the fall crop is anticipated with ample supply for the holidays.
O B Lockwood 33 of Elkhart weds Lenora Twining 25 of Fort Wayne. Dell M Weaver 29 weds Pau line Noting 20, both of Elkhart. Albert E Hanson 32 weds Grace Hull 25, both of Elkhart. William J Jarrett 66 weds Mary Cox 45, both of Goshen. George A Clark 22 weds Bess Smith 18, both of St Joseph County. The latter pair married in Judge Wilsons private room yesterday afternoon with the judge officiating.
Earl H. Myers of Vicksburg Michigan was killed near Mishawaka Wisconsin when struck by train No. 8. The body suffered severe injuries including a severed head. Coroner Daedale ruled accidental death after Myers was traveling the country and was found dead around six thirty. He carried fifteen dollars in his possession.
Each member of Co EH 157th Indiana volunteers received a state furnished history of the regiment. The volume lists regimental staff officers and each company’s officers and privates with enlistment and discharge dates. Soldiers expected more history and feel disappointed by the book’s roll call approach.
Chairman Hernly of the Republican State Committee endorses voting machines for the next Indiana state election. He cites the bulk and complexity of ballots in the recent election and asserts that machines will streamline casting votes and reduce miscounts.
Advert describes counterfeiters and urges buyers to avoid fake versions of DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve claiming the original cures piles sores eczema and skin diseases. The notice warns that honest sellers do not misrepresent the product.
Lewis Reynolds Lake Shore engineer once between life and death after the Chicago wreck showed great improvement last evening and was said to be on the road to recovery. Local friends welcomed the hopeful news.
Executor transfers George P. Rowell to Welcom Whittaker for a Goshen lot at 5000 dollars. Susan E. Harker heirs to Cora B. Harker Elkhart lot valued at 1000. Rebecca Roople to Frank S and Loretta Julian Elkhart lot for 1 dollar. M. B. Weaver to Elizabeth J. Coffman et al Elkhart lot 2500. Coffman estate to M. B. Weaver 20 acres Concord 2898. Frank S. Julian and wife to Sarah Sheckles jot Elkhart 1 dollar. Sheckels to Julian jot Elkhart 1 dollar. James A. Beardsley and wife to Florence G. Davenport et al Concord land 200. Effie L. Reed to same Elk hart lot 1. Davenport to Reed Elkhart lot 1. Sarah F. Snyder to Robert W. Snyder Elkhart lots 2000. Albert Hagadone to Robert W. Snyder Osolo land 1. Hagadone and wife to Adda M. Bower Osolo land 1. Chas H. Brooks and wife to Lovina A. Stetler Goshen lot 400. Lovina A. Stetler to David Knisely Goshen lot 400.
A Tuesday night gathering in South Bend unites K of P lodges from South Bend Mishawaka Elkhart and Goshen. H G Eggleston of Mishawaka was elected president and J A Arthur of Goshen secretary. The first interurban meeting is set for December 3 1900 in Goshen with plans for special service and favorable rates with Indiana Railway Co. The move aims to strengthen fraternity ties across northern Indiana.
Braden and officers report Cary Young and James Westley Hummer confessed in Indianapolis before a grand jury. Young implicated Hummer and described stealing metal and molds. he hid tools and coins near a creek and fled after learning of arrest. Both plan to plead guilty and seek leniency.
Mrs W P Stahr of 1202 West Franklin street fell this morning while exiting her door and sustained painful bruises. She was attended at the scene and later reported to be all right.
Wil Goen, long-time lessee on a farm near Quins, has sold out and will move to the city to start a commission house. Mr. Eldridge is a well known local figure.
Coroner Hisenbeiss rules death of infant child of Mr and Mrs Gates an accidental choking incident leading to strangulation found dead in its crib several days ago. The ruling notes accidental suffocation as the cause of death without foul play.
Judge Henry D. Wilson ceases to preside over the Elkhart circuit court after six years marked by diligence and numerous cases. He and his son Harry C. Wilson plan to open a law office focusing on probate work. Judge J. D. Ferrall, the new judge, will not move from LaGrange to Goshen until the December term beginning December 19.
Elkhart County uses 51 precincts under the Australian ballot with one inspector two judges two clerks and two sheriffs per precinct totaling 357 officers. They receive 2 dollars per day for service and inspectors get five cents per mile. County commissioners settled with township trustees for these services. total expenses projected near 2000 dollars including meals for boards. Concord township election expenses run 620 dollars.
Peter Westbrook was arrested on a forgery claim by William Brown involving a $43.55 order against his former employer Alex Pope. Taken to Goshen by Officer Miller after missing a $500 bond, the jail again sits empty with no other arrests since election day. Drunken disturbances remain scarce and no other misdemeanors were recorded.
Thomas H. Davis of 1293 Broadway New York and formerly of South Bend has filed a bankruptcy petition with liabilities of 21 503 and no assets. Debts stem from the 1899 1900 season for printing royalties salaries money advanced railroad fares and breach of contract.
A large group will drive to Nappanee tonight to attend the Mikado opera presented there under the auspices of the Samaritans. Many people will participate as attendees and organizers in the event aimed at supporting community cultural activities.
David A Anglemeyer and wife transfer 10 acres in Union to W J Yoder for 500 dollars. Milo Stark and wife sell a lot in Elkhart for 600 dollars to Allen House. Chas T Collins and wife transfer a Goshen lot to Henry and Mary Rigney for 1 dollar. J S Lehman and wife sell a lot in Elkhart for 500 dollars to Samuel H E Mast and wife. Adam Strine transfers stock allotment to Catherine Haver for a lot in Alnersbure for 325 dollars.
A 15 year old boy named Hollenbeck was hunting with filmer Eary Fidwardshures when a gun discharged about two feet from his leg. The bullet shattered the bone above the hip and doctors hope to save the limb. The incident occurred during a hunting outing.
The Samaritans form an indoor baseball team at the opera house armory with practice starting next Wednesday. The Modern Woodmen and the Marquette club plan similar clubs and a northern state league may include La Porte South Bend Goshen and others. The piece also details proposed county salaries for Elkhart officials under Gill with new annual figures and current payments.
The next legislature will be asked to raise the appropriation for maintenance of the state guard from 45000 to 75000 dollars. Adjt Gen Gore says this would fully equip four regiments and three batteries of artillery, the maximum. Indiana National Guard currently has fewer than three regiments and lags behind other states due to funding shortages.
Jacob Wilkeson, involved in a stabbing incident in South Bend on Saturday night, was released from Epworth hospital Wednesday morning and returned to his Goshen family in the afternoon. His wounds are healing and he remains steadfast in his chosen story.
Emanuel Troyer of Clinton Township was arrested by Marshal Self of Goshen for violating state truancy laws. Truant Officer Heath filed the complaint in Justice Young's court. Troyer must send his children to school. He quips he dislikes geography and cites distant places to mock the lesson.
The Elkhart city council reconsidered a prior report and approved changing Pigeon Street to Lexington Avenue. With this new metropolitan distinction, officials may soon designate another street as a boulevard.
I M Foster filed a warrant for P Culp charging him with profanity. Culp was arrested but released by Judge Blake with trial set for tomorrow afternoon.
George T. Swinehart 67 and THettie Hay 64 of Goshen asked to keep their marriage license private for 48 hours. Daniel Myers 24 of Wakarusa and Mine Dukes of Elkhart were licensed without secrecy requests.
BE. E. Reed, the Ligonier druggist, denies leaving town mysteriously. He explains he is selling his stock and will enter other lines of business.
Young Harkens charged with illegal voting at Goshen bound over on $50 bond by Judge Peters. Hon. HE. A. Dausman signed as surety.
The official plurality for Congressman Brick of South Bend stands at 2056 votes while Congressman Robinson is elected by 615 votes. The figures provide clear margins for both incumbents in the recent congressional contest.
The article explains removing a corn by softening it in warm water and scraping it down without drawing blood, then applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice daily with five minutes of rubbing. A corn plaster should be worn for a few days to protect the area from the shoe. Pain Balm marketed by A. O. Rewe, druggist.
A needle was removed from the leg of Jacob Brown's child near Milford on Monday. The injury followed suspected swallowing of the needle at an earlier time. Pain and soreness below the hip joint indicated the incision site.
Frank Brumbaugh of Bellefontaine bridge company traveled to Niles to confer with the city attorney and city engineer on a new bridge contract secured by Brumbaugh.
A two column feature warns about adulterated flour in the market. The piece notes household worries and mentions Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a suggested remedy, with a nod to common drugstores selling it.
Samuel Stauffer and twelve voters file a partition case against Lydia and Joseph Miller asking the court to sell a house and tract of land under two acres and divide the proceeds among the heirs. Stonex and Black represent the plaintiffs.
John B Walk crustee elect of Elkhart township has filed a $12000 bond signed by a surety company. He will assume duties immediately and is expected to uphold the standard of his past official service.
Smith D Hinman of Chicago praises Bax Lav Laxative Tablets as best for lifelong constipation. The ad touts 20 tablets in 10 ct packages and 60 in 25 ct packages, chocolate coated, from Lakeside Med Co. and sold at Rushton’s drug store.
William Currier was arrested on grand larceny charges by Sergeant Whiteman and Officer Miller after plumbers Maloney and Collins failed to complete a heating piping contract. About 32 pipes, twenty two feet long, were delivered but later disappeared, then partly recovered on a farm. Currier waived examination and was bound over to the Circuit court in 300 dollars.
A Lake Shore No. 3 passenger train near Elkhart was halted after smoke filled a day coach. A search found a hot celluloid comb on steam pipes behind a seat causing the smoke as officials removed cushions and traced the blaze to the comb.
Company C of the 157th Indiana plans a banquet at Goshen Second Street inviting all 157th Indiana members within convenient distance. Many Hickhart soldiers are expected to attend.
Harry Henshaw, who left three years ago for Klondike, has returned to stay until February. On October 16 at Cape Nome he met George Kray of Elkhart, currently a wilding contractor with abundant work. Kray will remain in Nome for the season's end before returning to his claim in the far north. Henshaw also notes success in his prospecting efforts.
Edward M. Winegar died at his York township home at six yesterday morning after a long Bright's disease illness. He was 73, born near Elmira, New York, and came to the county from Dutchess County in 1839. He was a valued citizen and neighbor, with community contributions that will long be remembered.
The last wit and testament of Cath arine Hahn of Goshen was filed for probate yesterday morning. She left one half of her Goshen residence lot to Thurston Hahn after debts, with a $400 mortgage, $300 life insurance to Hallet Kessler of LaPorte, and the residue split equally between Thurston Hahn and Emma J. Lehman who is named executor. The will was drawn in April 1899.
The state auditor releases the semi annual statement of the permanent endowment fund distribution for Indiana University. Based on the 1897 act, each county receives a share proportional to its number of voters from the 1895 enumeration. Porter county is allotted $137.99.
Sheriff Elliott and County Clerk Dennett traveled to Jeffersonville with Kinney and Riley to pursue car thieves, emphasizing joint local effort in the ongoing case.
Fremon Brumbaugh, a local worker employed in Chicago, severed two extension tendons and damaged the flesh at the wrist after striking his arm on a band saw. He returned home on Thursday to recuperate until he can resume work.
At a National Wholesale Druggists Association banquet in Chicago, Rev. Frank Crane extolled laughter as a health boon citing its effects on blood circulation heart and lungs. He warned against excessive drug use and mocked theologians lacking mirth while delivering humorous lines on resilience.
The seven year old son of W O Thompson of 212 High Street contracted diphtheria yesterday and the house was put under quarantine. Quarantine was lifted at the homes of Prof. Thomas on Pigeon Street and William Snook on State Street where scarlatina affected family members. Marie Lake, ill with diphtheria on Jefferson Street, is reported improved.
Do M Immel was admitted to the bar yesterday afternoon and will devote his attention to probate practice. He has had legal tendencies for nine years and has been accumulating a law library.
A country visitor named Bowman hitched a horse at Main and Jackson. Her sack of two live turkeys rolled into the street when the endgate opened. A passerby moved the sack to the curb. Bowman later found the birds at Wolf’s shoe store and Houseworth’s drug store after a mistaken worry of theft.
Mae Wagner was granted a divorce from Lord Wagner on grounds of adultery and failure to provide. Attorneys Deahl and 3 ieahs represented the plaintiff.
Today marks the final day in office for Township Trustee Ollie Sweitzer after five years and three months. Joseph H. Grost will assume the role Monday morning, continuing Sweitzer's record of capable service and care for the township's poor.
Michigan crop report shows growing wheat conditions by region with 95 in the south 96 in the north and remaining average pests and insect control noted. Some fields are resown to wheat or clover with spring sowing planned to manage infestation and improve yield potential. Wheat sown in October shows some relief from insects while later sowings in nearby fields are more infested.
An old advertisement promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers laxative pills to relieve stomach and intestinal discomfort. Houseworth Bros. markets the product to readers seeking gentle relief.
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