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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1900

Page

5

L S & M S Time Table No 37 Pacific Express Schedule

L S and M S timetable lists departures for pacific express lines with multiple trains including Nos 3 7 15 19 21 23 and 25 plus Sunday services. Connects Lake Shore via Cleveland with Erie and P L F Railway to Pittsburgh. Officers G J Gasmmer A J Sth A L Gorwald noted as traffic and passenger agents.

Pacific Express Fast Mail Elk. & Ohi Boston & Shi New York & Chi Lake Shure Day Express Westernoxpress Lake Shore Cleveland Erie Pittsburg G. J. Gaammer A. L. GorwaLt

Local Announcements Include Dressed Bryan Dummy Discovery and Assault

The report notes C A Johnson of Whiting placed a Bryan dummy in a morgue casket to mislead with an unknown body. Louise Harris of Anderson allegedly followed Susan Catlin to J W Lovett's home and attacked her with a hatchet injuring her seriously. An inspector in Maumee township Allen county supposedly kept polls open past 6 pm and 60 men voted after 6 pm. case to be taken to court.

C. A. Johnson Whiting Bryan People Zone Louise Harris Anderson Susan M Catlin J. W. Lovett Maumee Township Allen County

Tipton County Turns Republican Says Advocate History

The Tipton Advocate notes the long standing shift toward a Republican victory after decades of predicting the change. It mentions local bakers Molasses pork kraut barrels butter tubs at EB Kibbe's Riverside bakery and a reference to Mrs. Austins cress as a local item.

Tipton Tipton County

Statues dumped into Kokomo pottery furnaces

Seversl car loads of historical stat uary exhibited at the Chicago World's Fair were dumped into the grinding works and furnaces of the Great Western pottery plant in Kokomo. The act destroyed the statues as the industry recovered from the event.

Seversl Chicago Great Western Pottery Plant Kokomo

Real estate loan rates offered by Co-Operative Savings and Loan Society

A notice states money is available to loan on real estate at current rates by the Co-Operative Savings and Loan Society. The article also notes political shifts in Hartford City where two absent democrats allow Republicans to retain old officers with the mayor’s casting vote. Additionally, a Wayne County Historical Society meeting in Hagerstown featured a talk by Hon. San Jenkinson of Richmond on Slavery in Indiana.

Co-Operative Savings and Loan Society D&wtf Hartford City Wavyne Coury Historical Society Hagerstown San. Jenkinson Richmond Indiana

Gingerbread Candidate Wins Kokomo Trustee Seat

H J Sipling, a Kokomo bakery owner, entered the republican trustee race. He delivered daily bread and ginger cookies to children, won their support, was nominated, and ultimately elected and inducted into office.

Deafness Cured Only by Constitutional Remedies

Claim that deafness due to catarrh can be cured only by constitutional remedies. Describes causes as inflammation of the Eustachian tube and mucous surfaces, promising $100 for any case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes address to FR. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo Ohio and mentions Ball's Family Pills.

Hall

Evansville Faithful Fasting As Prophecy Warns

Evansville residents, many Black residents, fast and pray after Mrs. George Overby, a Black evangelist, prophesies a divine sweeping of St. Louis and part of Evansville due to wickedness. Overby departed for St. Louis last night to warn residents of impending wrath.

Evansville George Overby St. Louis

Counterfeiter J. L. Knipe Arrested in Fort Wayne

J. L. Knipe, sought in Van Wert Ohio for counterfeiting and alleged bond evasion, was arrested in Fort Wayne and later released on a telegram from Van Wert.

J. L. Knipe van Wert Haing Fort Wayne

Trial of Gamblers Begins in Berlin Case

The second trial of defendants charged with gambling at the Club der Harmosen opened in Berlin after the Reichsgericht annulled the acquittal. One defendant, Herr von Kroecher, son of General von Kroecher and adviser to the emperor, fled and the court ordered his arrest. The principal culprit, “Gentleman” Wolff, appeared.

Berlin Reichsgericht Herr von Kroecher von Kroecher William Wolff

Death of Mrs. Harold S. Peck in Chicago hotel

Mrs Harold S Peck died in her Virginia hotel apartment surrounded by all four of her children. Her husband Harold S Peck died in 1884. Three Peck brothers survive: Ford W Peck commissioner general to the Paris exposition, Walter L Peck and Clarence I Peck.

H. S&s. Peck Chicago Harolds. Peck Virginia Hotel Harold S. Peck Peck Ford W Walter L Clarence I

Bernhardt Arrives in New York After Rough Transatlantic Passage

Mme Sarah Bernhardt and M. Constant Coquelin with their theater company landed in New York aboard L Aquisitaine after a stormy voyage across heavy seas. The troupe’s arrival marks a notable event in the city's cultural scene.

How Montana Was Named By General Denver

The article recounts how General Denver claimed credit for naming Montana. It notes Stephen A. Douglas proposed a territorial name, Colorado was first, and Denver suggested Montana meaning mountainous country. Douglas confirmed the meaning with his wives, leading to eventual adoption after 1864.

Denver Gerald D. W. Denver Colorado Montana Stephen A. Douglas F. M. Clevenger Douglas

Sailors and Settlers Tale From Sailor Local News

Sailor area notes moving families and new trades. Ave Bishop moves family to a farm near Sailor while Fred Wyant opens a blacksmith shop in Lake View. A Ladies Aid supper and a box social draw locals, with thanks, sleigh rides, and farewell call as Mrs. Mary Smith plans Elkhart move. Farmers welcome improving weather for corn rush.

Fred Wyant Lake View Ladies Aid Society Edward Fisher Maud Krause Tom Kautz Ona Smith McFern School C. W. Rinehart Sailor White Brick School Bert Ulery T. E. Fantz Mary Smith

Ice Company Wins Bid to Block State Referee Hearing

The appellate division of the New York Supreme Court allows alternate writs of prohibition sought by Charles W. Morse, president of the American Ice Company, to stop the attorney-general from compelling officers to testify before a referee. The referee was appointed to investigate charges that the company formed a trust in violation of state law.

Big Ice Company Point Albany N. Y Supreme Court Charles W. Morse American Ice Company

Alvord Held to Grand Jury Indicts Possible

Cornelius L. Alvord Jr former note teller at First National Bank was held to await grand jury action on embezzlement charges totaling 690000. Indictment anticipated and calendarized for the term beginning the second Wednesday in December

Alvord New York Cornelius L. Alvord, Jr First National Bank

Simple citizen testimony praises Doan’s Kidney Pills

Elkhart resident Mr Collins Pindell of 200 Crawford avenue reports back pain and difficulty moving relieved by Doan’s Kidney Pills after years of kidney medicine not lasting. He describes strong relief and endorses the product as an excellent kidney remedy. Doan’s Pills cost 50 cents per box and Doan’s Ointment treats itching skin and related irritations with a free sample offer from Wester Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Elkhart Union Collins Pindell Crawford Avenue Farmer Caie Dean Houseworth Bros Doan Wester-Milburn Co Buffalo

Man Identified as Morgan Alias Moulton in Hotel Forgery Scheme

Fort Wayne News reports a well dressed man about 55 arrives with wife and two children at Randall hotel. He uses forged certified check from Toledo to pay, later exposed by hotel staff. Investigation traces him to E A Moulton and E A Logan alias E A Morgan. arrested in LaPorte after hotel notices. Wife and children described as refined. outcome pending trial.

Morgan Fort Wayne Randall Hotel B. A. Morgan Bank of Toledo Ohneck Hotel World Michigan City LaPorte Ohaeck Moulton

Smokeless Powder Production Expanded at Torpedo Station

The navy reports that smokeless powder made at the torpedo station under Commander N. E. Magon can be cheaper and better than private suppliers. Orders call for doubling output, with a duplicate machinery set and additional buildings to be constructed.

Navy Department Ordnance Bureau N. E. Magon

Burhenn Laughlin and Other Obituaries Reported

Deaths of Burhenn Laughlin the five month old son of Mr and Mrs Alonzo Laughlin formerly of Elkhart were brought to the city for burial at Lindenwored cemetery. Also funeral of George W Rollins from a Lake Shore wreck covered, with services at South Main street and interment at White Pigeon. Odd Fellows meet in Indianapolis with grand lodge reports showing large gains in members and substantial relief funds.

Elkhart Burhenn Laughlin Fort Wayne George W. Rollins White Pigeon South Main Street B. of L. E Rev. Ogilvie Odd Fellows Indianapolis Grand Lodge Leedy Rebekah Galveston

Funeral Service for Fireman C E Lund Held at Swedish Church

The funeral service of Fireman C E Lund was held at 1 o'clock this afternoon from the Swedish church and was largely attended by railway employees. The funeral was in charge of the B of L F. Interment was made in Grace Lawn cemetery.

C. E. Lund B. of L. F Grace Lawn

Injured Woman Alleges Street Car Incident

Mrs. H. A. Mumaw was thrown to the ground when a street railway car started as she attempted to board at the front. The motorman allegedly urged boarding from the rear and the car continued to Thomas' drug store, leaving her to walk to meet it. She suffered bruises and a severe jar though not seriously injured.

Irs Mumaw H. A. Mumaw Thomas’ Drug Store

Prisoner Note Found With Appeal for Lawyer Aid

A child near the jail alley picked up a note signed by Burt Keith the intoxicated hobo arrested Saturday night. The message asked the finder to hire a lawyer and send Keith to the jail, appealing that his wife and baby on Huntington Street Cleveland depend on him. The note was turned over to Supt Braden.

Burt Keith Huntington Street Cleveland Ohio Braden

Illinois Population at 4 821 550 in Census Report

Washington agencies report Illinois population at 4 821 550, up from 3 826 351 in 1890. The census shows an increase of 995 199 people, or 26 percent.

Ilinois Washington Census Bureau State of Illinois

Costly Fire Destroys Row of Tacoma Stores

A blaze at Dock street near Fifteenth wiped out four manufacturing plants early today. The fire started around 2 o clock and caused losses estimated at 360000. Fire crews fought the flames through the night to prevent spread in Tacoma Washington.

Tacoma Wash Dock Street

Colored Bishop Near Death in Jacksonville

Jacksonville reports Bishop M. M. Moore, a prominent colored preacher, is gravely ill after a long illness and has been given up by his physician. He is advanced in years.

Jacksonville Fla M. M. Moore

Fire Escape Law Plans For Safer Buildings

Indianapolis officials Chief Barrett Building Inspector Bedell and State Factory Inspector McAbiee will propose a fire escape law to the next legislature. A favored indoor escape plan uses fire walls automatic doors iron balconies and interior hailways. They urge elevators in interior courts to prevent aiding fires and suggest safer construction standards.

Barrett Indianapolis Fire Department Bedell McAbiee Rodell

Detroit Businessman Ends Own Life at Home

Will H. Brady, a leading Detroit stone and cement merchant and grandson of Gen. Hugh Brady, shot himself at his 200 Euclid Avenue residence. Mrs. Brady screamed, neighbors rushed in, and found him dead in his bedroom with no clear motive evident.

Detroit Will H. Brady Euclid Avenue Hugh Brady Michigan

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