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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1899
Page
5
Ramsey T. Kenner, a resident of Concord township Elkhart county Indiana, applies for a license to sell and allow on premises spirits and intoxicating liquors with drinking on site. The location is a brick building at the corner of the first floor front in a three story brick structure on the north side of a public street in Elkhart. November 2, 1899.
Notice to residents of Elkhart County Indiana that Charles Geng, a longtime Concord Township resident, applies to the county commissioners for a license to sell spiritous and other intoxicating liquors in quantities less than a quart with on premises drinking rights at a ground floor room of a three story brick building on Main Street in Elkhart. The request is set for the board’s December session in Goshen.
Mrs Allen Strawser reported no vetter from other towns. Several residents visited Elkhart and Bristol, with mention of visitors from Butler Indiana and Three Rivers Michigan. Local moves include E Bassett planning to return to Kristol and hotel rentals being arranged at Wear Lake. The Retekah Deighters met to sew warm garments for those in need.
A small child of Georges Moon is very sick. Pp. C Tebbe and David Lenard have traveled from Clarion Michigan. Carl Perkins of Mishawaka visited friends here over the weekend. Miss Jolla ELongraf of Hillsdale was here on business Monday. Miner Craft of Mishawaka was the guest of his brother L L voli last week. Wred Noyes entertained many young people at their home Sunday evening. Misses Jinimea and Alice Crab of Eikbart were guests of Mrs. Sarah Dodge Sunday. Mr and Mrs William Peterbaugh of Cassopolis visited friends in the area Sunday and Monday.
William Wolhieter was at Three Rivers Saturday. Frank Ford of Vistula visits friends nearby. Miss Bowers of Chicago visits Edward Borneman of Wikhart and Guy S. Kinney Sunday. N. E. Kegerrein and Wesley Swartz of Elkhart spend Sunday with parents. Bert Hosterman travels to Taree Rivers to work in lumber. The Zion and Riverside Christian Endeavor services at Riverside Schoolhouse Sunday evening were well attended.
Founder A B Oldweil of the independent oresters endorses Dr Chase Kidney Liver Pills as a remedy for kidney and liver weakness. He claims they bring calm repose and excellent digestion, calling them companions of his later years. Sold by all druggists at 25 cents.
Sioux City reports a bank run in Yankton S D after the disappearance of county treasurer A W Peterson and accusations of a 20 000 to 30 000 shortfall. Sioux City banks rushed to aid with gold by express. Yankton banks are strong but residents fear a continued run.
New York, Nov 22. Vice President Garret A Hobart died at his Paterson New Jersey home. Officials report heart failure after a long illness. President McKinley orders mourning actions including closing executive offices and half mast flags for thirty days.
Garret Augustus Hobart built a vast business and political empire in New Jersey. Born 1844 at Long Branch, he advanced from teacher to lawyer to state legislator and speaker, then state senator and Republican organizer. As vice president he resided in Washington near historic sites, leaving behind two children, one deceased daughter.
Washington reports President McKinney deeply affected by the death of Vice President Hobart. The flag over the north portico was lowered to half mast, government buildings followed suit, and the White House closed for the day. Attorney General Griggs was sent to Paterson to arrange funeral participation by the president and cabinet.
Washington November 22 By the death of Mr Hiebert the office of vice president of the United States becomes vacant for the rest of President McKinney term as the law provides no successor A president pro tempore of the Senate will be erected by that body When Congress assembles who will hold the office until March April Senate William P Frye of Maine is now president pro tempore of the Senate to preside when it assembles December and preside until a successor is chosen He will succeed himself is generally conceded
New York observes mourning for Vice President io bart whose death, while not unexpected, shocks the city. Flags are lowered to half mast as public sympathy and esteem are shown for the late official. mourners gather and authorities limit public expressions of mourning to appropriate channels.
The funeral for Wil Attend Ybaharis will be held Saturday with attendance by his title president and cabinet, the Supreme Court, the Senate, and other high dignitaries from the House of Representatives. They will travel to Paterson to pay tribute to his memory.
A well organized movement aims to place Gov. James A. Mount on the Republican ticket as vice president. Mount, praised for winning Indiana's largest gubernatorial vote and a highly successful campaign, has staunch supporters.
Springfield Ohio November 22 The National Grange debated trusts urging concerted effort to crush them or lose control A historian was not elected resolutions supported Nicaragua and ship canal projects with next annual meeting in Washington D C Officers elected Worthy Master Aaron Jones Indiana treasurer Mrs Fe AlcDowell Ohio secretary John Binpell Washington DC executive committee J J Woodman and B Nougris
London reports three British columns moving toward Ladysmith Stromberg Junction and Kimberley with Buller linking the advances. Estimates place Natal under Clery 15,000 strong, East Cape with Gatacre 5,000, and Methuen 14,000 on the western frontier as Boer strength ranges widely and communications face disruption.
Three hundred delegates gathered at the Illinois Odd Fellows session in the state house to elect officers for the year. Grand Patriarch C M M Lytle of Tecumtur, Grand High Priest G A Seely, Prairie City, and other officers were chosen. John C. Smith of Chicago, long serving, declined to seek reappointment, and received a reclining chair as a thank you. Treasurer's report shows receipts of 2,576.07 and disbursements of 2,864.68.
The Chicago Board of Trade table lists today's quotations across commodity markets. Analysts note shifts in corn wheat and oats with price ranges reflecting trading activity at the Chicago exchange.
A fragment mentions a patent remedy used to ease coughs and chest complaints with testimonials of relief. It notes the Maine battleship loss and plans to reinter the dead at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, reflecting wartime concerns.
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