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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1899

Page

5

Advertised Letters in Elkhart Post Office Week Ending November 29

Officiais list of uncalled letters includes W M Bray Mra JS Criswell Mra H F Ebs Mrs Laura Fink Mrs Eliza Keeley F Lassimins J T McLoughlin G W Morton H L Perkins Henry Shaf far H L Welsh and more. Classified ads offer Russ bleaching line for white clothes and a Bristol Indiana 40 acre property with good buildings for sale. Also a traveling manager wanted in Akron Ohio territory with liberal pay and commissions.

Elkhart W M Bray JS Criswell H F Ebs Laura Fink Eliza Keeley F Lassimins J T McLoughlin G W Morton H L Perkins Henry Shaffar H L. Welsh Ww. H. Anderson P. M Stonze Maac Worman Pagvtory Parkins Uaien Sis Akron Ohio

Dentist opens new office at 230 Main Street

Chicago trained dentist announces a new practice at 230 Main Street near Borneman and Doll’s. He has moved with his family to become a permanent resident of Pichart and offers dental care focusing on diseased teeth with crowns bridges and gold fillings. Free exam and credit on good references.

Ann Anes Main Street Borneman & Doll's Pichart Chicago Madison Street Ashla¢@ boulevard Pricas Reasonavla Gro. KE Zinn D. D.S Hizhstraat

Italian Immigrant Money Transfers Bill Proposed in Naples

In Rome on November 2, the foreign minister Sig. Venosta proposes a bill to authorize the Bank of Naples to use 2,000,000 lire of state funds to handle funds sent to Italian immigrants. The measure aims to counter losses from Italian bandes operating in America and would establish branches in main cities to transmit money to Italy.

Araly Rome America Sig. Venosta Bank of Naples Italy

Increase in Internal Revenue Reported for Year

Washington Moy 29 Commissioner George W Wilson of the internal revenue bureau reports for the fiscal year ended June 30 1599 total receipts from all sources at 273 484 578 an increase of 302 617 000 from the prior year and 3 484 573 over last year's estimate by the commissioner.

Washington, Moy George W. Wilson Internal Revenue Bureau Secretary of the Treasury

Laces' Winter Boots and Winter Wear Ad Features New Boots

Advertisement announces Ladies' Box Calf boots in dull finish with extra high cut Kangaroo top and heavy sole enamel shoes no rubbers needed and a winter shine option. Also mentions voting on a piano contest.

GrainOr Coffee Substitute Promises Healthful Benefit

A reader testifies that GrainOr coffee substitute, made from pure grains, agreed with her after a week and she would not return to coffee. Described as nourishing for all ages and a strengthening grain drink, it is available at 15 or 25 cents from grocers.

Illinois Leads in Internal Revenue Collected

Washington November 29 The report of the internal revenue commissioner shows Illinois led all states in total internal revenue collected in the last fiscal year with 74,359,422 dollars. New York ranked second with 704,080 dollars.

Illinois Washington Internal Revenue Commissioner New York

Notice of liquor license application in Elkhart county

Namsey T. Wennerer announces to residents of Ellehart and Concord township that on the first Monday in December 1899 he will apply to the Elkhart county Board of Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a three story brick building on Main Street Elkhart. The license would allow drinking on the premises. The described premises occupy a room in the front or west side of the building with a specified lot, dimensions, and street frontage. November 2, 1899.

Elkhart Man Seeks Permit to Sell Intoxicants in 1899

Charles Geng of Cord Concord Township Elkhart County Indiana announces his application to the Elkhart County Board of Commissioners for a license to sell spiritous and malt liquors in quantities less than a quart with on premise drinking. The approved premises occupy the east room on the first floor of a three story brick building on Main Street Elkhart. The request is dated November 2 1899 and targets the December board session.

Elkhart Elkhart County Indiana Fourth Ward Charles Geng Concord Township Elikhart County Board of County Commissioner Goshen Babcock

Fearful Boer Tactics Alarm Cronje March Southward

London dispatches report Gen. Cronje with 3009 Boers moving south as Kimberley siege nears lifting. Gatacre occupies Bushman's Nek, Methuen presses toward Modder River, and Belmont Graf Pan Enslin losses push British totals to 2945. Ninth Lancers retreat after Gras Pan skirmish. safety proven by reconnoiter return.

Cronje Ninth Lancers Methuen Enslin London Frederick Forestier-Walker War Office Kimberley Cape Town Keke- Wich Whekewich Mthuen Gatacre Bushman’s Nek Putterskraal Molteno Kirkfontein Modder River Klokfontein Belmont Graf Pan Cronie Thimberics Morecash Cemanne Cronie Orange Pree Ensiin Mxfeking Transvaal Daily Telegraph Cubling Naauwpoort Berlin Duetsche Zeitung Pretoria Kruger Steyn Joubert Orange Free State Ladysmith Tugela River Pietermaritzburg-Estcourt Lord Methuen South Africa Natal Buller Bushman Nek

Britain Watches Gibraltar as Navy Heads South

British officials say Britain closely tracks continental diplomat conferences to protect imperial interests in northern Africa and the Mediterranean. The admiralty has ordered the particular-service fleet to proceed at once to Gibraltar amid widespread speculation.

Britain Gibraltar Great Britain Africa Mediterranean Admiralty

Pauncefote Protests US Involvement Against Boer Expeditions

Lord Pauncefote, at the Washington State Department, protestedBritish investigations into expeditions organized in the United States believed to aid the Boers. He discussed with Secretary Hay and then with the War Department. Britain plans to exercise search rights against ships, targeting vessels from American and other ports in East African waters to curb armed expeditions.

Transvaal Washington Great Britain Lord Pauncefote State Department Hay New York Iit War Department Treasury Department

Harper Brothers Failures Signals Reorganization Under State Trust

After an 82 year run Harper & Brothers acknowledges inability to meet maturing obligations. With J Pierpont Morgan & Co as principal creditor a $3.509 million mortgage places control with State Trust Co as trustee. Col George B M Harvey appointed to manage the business for restructuring to secure unsecured creditors.

Harper Brothers New York Harper & Lros J. Pierpont Morgan& Co State Trust Company J. Pierpont Morgan & Co House of Harper & Bros Col George B. M. Harvey Harper & Bros Col. Harvey Harper & Bres

Dr Chase Kidney Liver Pills End War A New Man

A Bath New York veteran of the Civil War recounts chronic rheumatism and kidney disease. After using Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills for under three months he reports a transformation and endorses the remedy. Available from Mead Co Buffalo New York. 25 cents. stamp for free sample package.

Peter McFarland Bath N. Y Dr. Chase A. W. Chase Mead. Co Buffalo, N. Y

Bears the Signature aE TA

The text presents a partial advertisement style line about a product or brand. It references a signature trait and a phrase The Kind You Have Always Bought suggesting a historical marketing claim. No clear event date entity or organization is identifiable.

Signs of trouble in Cuba sparks emergency fund drive

Havana reports show calm overall yet rising unease over U S policy toward Cuba. Citizens fund subscriptions to back future opposition if Congress stalls on Cuban independence. Gen Collazo says Cubans seek no rebellion without US action clarity. A Havana drive seeks support for Cubans traveling to urge independence. In Rodas mass meeting leaders request no civilian governor.

Havana United States Congress Cuba United States Collazo The Cubano Pinar del Rio Cronaril Ludlow Erisis Congress Rodas Santa Clara

They Will Vote for Bryan Meeting in Chicago

In Chicago yesterday the executive committee of the national silver republican committee and state chairmen reaffirmed support for William J. Bryan as the right presidential candidate if he is nominated. Ex-Gov Altgeld praised silver republicans while Senator Teller urged return to 1896 principles amid gold standard talks. The group planned further hearings today to prepare for the national convention. A dental discount ad follows.

Chicago National Silver Republican Committee Auditorium Annex Tere William J. Bryan Altgeld Charles Towne MecKinney Senaior Teller Colorado

President Consults Wood In Washington Visit

General Leonard Wood and Mrs. Wood met at the White House after arriving in Washington. Reports say the president plans to appoint Wood civil governor of Cuba in recognition of his wartime service and leadership in the Santiago province. Wood declined to discuss his mission when asked.

Wood Washington Leonard Wood Santiago Tie

One Minute Cough Cure Credited With Saving Child

Mr. J. Sheer of Sedalia Missouri says his child was saved from potential death by croup after using One Minute Cough Cure. Advertised as an infallible remedy for coughs colds grippe pneumonia bronchitis and throat and lung troubles with instant belief in its effectiveness from the House Worth Bros. advertisement.

Georgia House Rejects Disfranchisement Bill

Atlanta November 29 The Georgia house of representatives voted 137 to 8 to oppose disfranchising Black citizens with only the author T. W. Hardwick speaking for the bill. The result preserves voting rights for Negroes in the state.

Atlanta Georgia House of Representatives T. W. Hardwick

Yellow Fever Case Aboard US Transport Burnside

The Burnside arrived from Havana with a yellow fever case aboard. The vessel is quarantined for disinfection and health officials conduct containment procedures at the harbor.

New York United States Burnside Havana

Masson Promotes Oa and Wood at Low Rates

J Masson at 117 North Main Street advertises the lowest prices for oa and wood. It notes a first class feed store in connection and invites customers to shop today.

J. Masson North Main Street

Trade hub at BORNEMAN & Coun hardware store

It notes the store as a top trading spot due to a large stock selection attracting many customers and traders.

Borneman & Coun

Local Ads and Notices Run Through Elkhart Pages

A jumble of business notices and classifieds lists merchants, services, and products. Listings include Hassler Brubaker millinery, dental office by B Suhory, Chas D Carl ton sporting goods, J W Schooley meat market, Kemberling Sausage, Rohrer painting, F L Goff photography, Louis Glassier tailoring, Weiler Bros medicinal Old Kentucky Blue Grass, Buckeye pilsner beer, various instruments, W E Smith optician, Elkhart Fuel Co coal and seeds, M J Benham turnouts, and R Jones manager with East Pigeon street references.

Weiler Bros

Bargain Pumps and Windmills at R Stuismen Store

Low prices on pumps and windmills with repair service offered. Frantic lin street features W 3 Brown at 118 Jackson street claiming to be the only first class new and second hand store and promising always the cheapest and best.

Brown Jackson Street

Shively Announces New Overcoats And Shirt Sale

A. W. Shively at 207 Main Street touts a shipment of stylish overcoats and a shirt sale with 35 cent and 40 cent prices, inviting customers to visit.

A. W. Shively Main Street

Martin and Amidon Promote Storm Sash and Doors

Martin and Amidon advertise readiness to sell storm sash and storm door material. Builders hardware of all kinds available at C. W. Maurer on South Main Street with a fine line of stoves offered at low rates.

Martin & Amidon C. W. Maurer South Main Street

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