German Commissioner Named for 1904 St Louis World's Fair
The article notes Theodore Lewald named imperial commissioner for Germany at the St Louis 1904 World's Fair. He will select a site, arrange the German building, and collect exhibits financed by a $500000 appropriation. Bolivia joins, planning minerals woods agricultural products and antiquities displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Lewald
Germany
St. Louis
Herr Lewald
Bolivia
Ernest H. Kroger
Bureau of Music
Kroeger
National Association of Music Teachers
A. Icuda
United States
Japan
M. Lagrave
France
Louisiana Territory
Francis
Corbin
Louisiana Purchase
Enurape
Fesmany
Pacland
United State
America
Gener
Thi
Iertany
Fneland
Senelo
Asleep Amid Flames Firefighters Rescue Sleeping Mates
Fire crews drag sleeping occupants from a blazing home amid fear and danger. The incident underscores the dangers of neglected coughs and colds and promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption as a preventive remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Houseworth Bros
Notes on Recent Opinions
A digest of case notes covers liability for gas explosions in sewers and municipal negligence. It discusses options not exercisable on holidays, bicycle alarm mandates, bank losses from safe deposits, res gestae evidence in auto injuries, misrepresentation by banks to obtain licenses, tenant liability after key return delays, and dairy product preservative restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuchs
St. Louis
Page
Des Moines
Keller
Iowa
Thomssen
Fall County
Neb
Sample
Consolidated Light and R. Ca
W. Va
Byxbes
Blake
Startling Surprise Affects Indiana Blacksmith Relief
A.T. Headley of Tilden Indiana, once tormented by ten years of rheumatism, finds a cure after taking Electric Bitters. He reports two bottles cured him and he has felt fine for over a year. The tonic claims to regulate kidneys, purify blood, cure rheumatism and neuralgia, and aid digestion. 50 cents at Houseworth Bros. drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Headley
Tilden
Ind
Houseworth Bros. Drug Store
Indiana school fund gains after Vandalia decision
The Indiana school fund will gain 685 424 75 dollars unless an appeal delays the ruling from the state supreme court. The Vandalia railroad must pay 915 905 dollars, with 25 percent to Attorney General Wy. A. Wetuham. The suit rests on an 1847 charter obligation to contribute a share of earnings to the state treasury for the school fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana School Fund
State Supreme Court
Vandalia Railroad
Wadley
Marion
Wy. A. Wetuham
Parker seeks new evidence in Hinshaw murder case
James C. Parker, attorney for Rev. William E. Hinshaw the young Methodist minister serving a life sentence in the Michigan City prison for the 1895 murder of his wife while pastor in Hendricks county, has obtained evidence he believes corroborates the minister’s claim that burglars killed his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinshaw
Indianapolis
James C. Parker
William E. Hinshaw
Michigan City
Hendricks County
Rope skipping tragedy in Laporte claims young life
Hulda Jensen, 14, of Laporte Indiana, died after jumping rope 125 times without rest. She collapsed from severe internal injuries and physicians say recovery is impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
Hulda Jensen
Supreme Court Upholds Weekly Wage Law in Indiana
In Indianapolis on November 26 the supreme court ruled the 1899 act requiring weekly wage payments is constitutional and valid, with the provision on future wage assignments declared void. The decision confirms that employers must pay workers weekly and that assigning future wages is invalid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Four Hundred Coal Miners Flee After Star City Assault
Sullivan Ind Nov 26 Four hundred coal miners flee into woods along Star City creek bottoms after William McCloney attacked a crippled coal miner at Star City nearly killing him. Reports suggest McCloney would be severely dealt with if captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Ind
Star City
This County
William Mce Cloney
McCloney
Luck In Thirteen From Walton Furnace Man
Wm Spirey of Walton Furnace Vermont traveled thirteen miles to obtain Bucklen Arnica Salve which cured a severe fever sore on his leg. The advertisement claims the salve cures bruises felons ulcers eruptions boils burns corns and piles. Priced at 25 cents and guaranteed by Houseworth Bros druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Spirey
Walton Furnace
Houseworth Bros
Miss Rose Curtis Visits Sister in Michigan
Qosolo News notes Miss Rose Curtis visiting sister Mrs Kirkdorfer in Michigan. West Fetters mourns death of his beloved dog with the plaintive line Oh why did he die. Mr J P Bickel and wife and F Yr Curtis and wife attended a lecture at Sailor Mich Sunday evening. Gust Yohn of Zion spent a week in Sailor visiting relatives. Guy Brusman bought a new wheel. Fourteen Bristol high pupils surprised Miss Pearl Hillish Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Curtis
Kirkdorfer
Michigan
West Fetters
J. P. Bickel
F. Yr. Curtis
Sailor, Mich
Samuel Holtz
Dr. Curtis
Gust Yohn
Zion
Guy Brusman
Bristol High School
Pearl Hillish
For Sale Six Year Old Mare with Foal
Mare with foal for sale at Mc Dowell's Livery Bikhart. Perfectly sound and suitable for ponies. Owner offers contact for viewing and negotiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell’s Livery Bikhart
Real estate transfers listed for Concord Goshen and Elkhart areas
A string of property conveyances shows multiple transfers of land and lots in Concord, Goshen, Middlebury and Elkhart. Buyers include Alfred Saunders, Sarah Wolf, Nettie Logan, Maron E., Briggsdale Improvement Co., Rose Bell Bunger, and William O Elliott among others, with prices ranging from 500 to 6000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abramies
Alfred Saunders
Concord
Abram
Saunders Land
Charles C. Sparklin
Elkhart ‘Loan Trust Co
Orig
Goshen
Sarah A. Wolf
Lillie A. Goppert
McNaughton & Co
Elkhart
Nettie. Logan
Melvin H. Vesey
Wilden
Briggsdale Improvement Co
Geo. W
Elma F. Spohn
Briggsdale Ad
Kilkhart
Rose Bell Bunger
Frederick J. Vallance
Rowells
William O. Elliott
Buckner F. Freeland
Middlebury
William C. Mishler
Grand medicine claim from a local testimonial
D. H. Turner of Dempsey town Pa. touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure for constipation stomach and liver troubles saying two weeks use made him a new man. The product costs 25 cents at Houseworth Bros. drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
D. H. Turner
Dempseytown
Houseworth Bros
Spaniard Lora Epperson Escapes On Way To Court
Lora Epperson who shot Constable Arthur Householder at the Hen Island dam while serving a warrant escaped yesterday while being moved from the county jail to the courtroom to answer assault and battery. He was recaptured near Elkhart after a two day rain soaked trek and was chased by the sheriff near the Lake Shore tracks before being returned to jail shortly before 4 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora Epperson
Arthur Householder
Hen Island
Elkhart
Epperson
Lake Shore
Free stamps Saturday at Shafer and Schult
Good warm underwear offered in 25c 50c and 1 dollar sizes. Shafer and Schult advertise free stamps on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafer & Schult
Railway Franchise Deferred by South Bend Council
The Elk hart South Bend and Chicago Railway Company franchise was again laid over for further consideration at the South Bend council meeting Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart, South Bend and Chicago Railway Company
South Bend Council
Umbrellas and stamps featured in holiday sale
A brief item notes umbrellas suitable for Christmas gifts and mentions stamps from Shafer and Schit Feres with Satur Jay highlighted as available offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafer & Schit Feres
Jay
Miss Ostrander Suffer Scalding Burns From Boiling Water
Miss Mae Ostrander of Mich awaka hurt when a kettle lid dislodged and escaping steam scalded her right leg from the face down and caused severe burns to the foot by splashing into a slipper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Ostrander
C. L. Ostrander
Michawaka
Rogers Goshen Band Honors Longtime Director Baton Gift
The Rogers Goshen band and orchestra presented their director Charles I. Rogers with an ivory, gold-mounted baton in appreciation of his nearly twenty years guiding the ensemble that has kept Goshen before the public since he arrived from Constantine, Michigan twenty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Goshen
Charles I. Rogers
Goshen
Mr. Rogers
Constantine
Mich
Ramsay Proposes Ironville Shops for Wabash Divisions
President Ramsay of the Wabash recommends spending between 409000 and 500000 dollars on new shops for the eastern and middle divisions to be located at Ironville, likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsay
The
Wabash
Nee
Ironville
Ready made overcoats on sale at Shafter and Schult
Men's ready made overcoats priced from 12.50 to 20 dollars offered by Shafter and Schult with free stamps Saturday promotion attracting shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter & Schult
All Trusts and Organized Power Dominate Society
The piece argues organized capital and organized labor are the root public harms. It blames corporate influence for legislation, price setting, and unlawful wage pressures while warning of a future alliance to control elections. It decries wealth-accumulation as a human wolf trait preying on humanity.
Scott's Emulsion Suggested for Cold and Wasting Diseases
The Esquimo eats blubber and lumbermen eat pork, yet fatty foods are best for warmth. Scott's Emulsion is praised by physicians as digestible nourishment for those cold and thin or prone to consumption. A sample is offered by Scott & Bowne of New York.
Wealth and greed ruin workers and schooling prospects
A historical essay denounces financial speculators like Morgan and Rockefeller, arguing their combines and wealth worship harm working families. It claims large fortunes come at others' expense and indicts trusts for price control and social decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Rockefelier
Hill
Gates
Formin
Mhose
Soothing shopping at East Norley General Emporium
A weary shopper recalls a tranquil East Norley trip to buy ribbon and ribbon accessories. A crossroad store owner delays with odd excuses and makeshift tools, while the scene unfolds with calm humor. The piece praises simple, old timey shopping and the comfort of a familiar shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
East Norley
East Norley General Emporium
Fruits and Flowers in Garden Care Advice
Practical tips for orchard layout and plant care. Group trees by variety and use irregular borders for visual appeal. Watering, drainage, and avoiding excess moisture prevent yellowing leaves. Also notes Mrs. Austins Pancake Flour for breakfast.
Mrs Aus tin's Pancake Flour Ad Teaser
Winter or summer, Mrs Wirh tin's Pancake Flour advertised as always good at grocers. Ill-formed OCR fragment notes "er 18" may indicate age or price.
Elkhart County Medical Association Meeting Postponed
The Elkhart County Medical Association meeting scheduled for today has been postponed to December 4. The notice appears in the local grocery trade items under housekeeping products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County Medical Association
Mrs Austin’s Pencake Flour Ad Causing Breakfast Rush
An advertisement touts Mrs Austin’s Pencake Flour as a ready to cook breakfast option. It promises a delicious meal that can be prepared quickly, appealing to busy households seeking speed and ease.
Do Your Clothes Look Yellow Use Russ Bleaching Blue
Advertisement promises Russ Bleaching Blue to whiten clothes with a simple wash. It claims the product makes fabrics appear snow white and is offered at grocers for 10 cents.
Jury verdict in Holdeman case leaves one point undecided
The school city suit against ex treasurer Holdeman and others was partly decided at 1 pm. The jury found the treasurer did not pay the questioned money, and did not confirm payment of 2900 to Elkhart National Bank, while agreeing he did not pay 3000 into the bank. The court must finish the remaining issues next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holdeman
Elkhart National Bank
Will of Jacob Raber Filed for Probate in Elkhart
The will of the late Jacob Raber of Elkhart dated March 4, 1902 and witnessed by J. H. Miller and J. F. Nusbaum was filed for probate. He bequeathed $700 to his wife with the remainder to his children at her death after debts funeral expenses and physicians bills are paid.
Judge sentences group of prisoners in counterfeit case
Judge John H. Baker of the United States district court sentenced all prisoners indicted last week. The heaviest sentence went to G. W. Franks of Union Cass county Michigan arrested at Fis Hart last April for counterfeiting. He received a $10 fine and two years at Fort Leavenworth Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Baker
Unitedates District Court
G. W. Franks
Union
Cass County
Michigan
Fishart
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Marriage Licenses Granted to Four Couples in Goshen and Bristol
Paul A. Mahn 25 and Myrtle E. Rapp 20 both of Goshen received a marriage license. Geo fg Bordner 22 and Hydra M. Stutsman 20 both of Bristol also obtained licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A. Mahn
Myrtle E. Rapp
Goshen
Geofg Bordner
Hydra M. Stutsman
Bristol
Tax Duplicates May Net $3 000 More
City Treasurer Campbell estimates tax duplicates will yield about 70 000 and paying and sewer assessments about 30 000 for total income near 100 000. He notes higher valuations could raise the duplicate by roughly 3 000 this year. Finance committee puts current expense notes at 60 000 and discusses handling remaining 40 000 after tax time depending on delinquent tax collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Abel
Deserter Thompson's Execution Described by Maryland Soldier
A Washington Post account relays a vivid Civil War scene as Thompson, a Confederate spy and former U S Navy officer, is executed by a firing squad near Weldon railroad. A guard recalls a preexecution gambit, bribery, and the moment when muskets fire unseen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company A
Maryland
Thompson
Vedette
Weldon
Ninth Corps
United States Navy
Army of the Potomac
Washington
Aly
F. Thompson
Tip
Saul
Washington Post
Threading a Hair Through a Walnut Trick
The article explains a delicate stunt of passing a fine hair through a walnut without drilling a hole. By guiding the hair through tiny crevices with patience, the hair may emerge on the opposite side, sometimes on first try or after many attempts.
Political Story Heard at the Grocery Store
A Chicago News quote recalls a grocery man telling of a politician's tale. The office seeker interrupts, noting there are no certain politicians.
And One of Them Went Wrong
Adam was lucky in another way no friends to tell him how he ought to bring up his boys. Chicago Record-Herald notes a missing support system and independence in parenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Chicago Record-Hereld
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Bates
Mass
News OF
Indiana
Big Scool Fund
Qosolo News
Esquimo
Scott &Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Lusher Bros
Riverside
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