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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1901
Page
3
Milwaukee on September 30, Robert Wells was arrested for attempting to murder his mother. She accuses him of trying to shoot her and poisoning her coffee on two occasions. The motive alleged is to obtain a $250 pension.
An old ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for restless feet and nervous discomfort. It urges shaking the powder into footwear for relief and emphasizes fast action and easy use.
From Samar near Balangiga a large insurgent attack left 24 of 72 Ninth Infantry men alive in Basey with eleven wounded. Captains Connell and Hearn, Lt Bumpus, and Surgeon Griswold survived. Insurgents seized stores and rifles except twelve. General Hughes preparing attack. dispatch notes officer casualties and executions at base.
A humorous note notes a millionaire with a scant income suffers dyspepsia and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure sold at Thomas' and Rushton’s drug stores.
Sir Joseph Dimsdale, MP and banker, elected lord mayor of London at the Guildhall to serve the coming year, succeeding Frank Green. The election featured the usual quaint guildhall customs.
David City Nebraska and LeRoy New York cited in a customer letter praising Grain-O. The writer Lillie Sochor endorses the product noting health benefits after replacing coffee, claiming her brother improved after starting Grain-O and expressing continued use.
London report states the Unionist candidate was returned for the first time in Lanarkshire. The government remains able to profit from war sentiment despite the unfavorable South Africa situation.
Mrs. William Livengood of the Culp place on the Goshen road was badly hurt when her horse bolted four miles north of the city. The animal struck a picket fence, throwing her and tearing the ear and facial areas. she sustained head, neck and shoulder injuries and internal trouble. Dr. Short attended.
The LaGrange circuit court awarded Aaron Rowe $2,000 in damages after a trial against the Elkhart Electric Light & Power Co and the Indiana Railway Co. The suit arose from a death and near electrocution incident when a live wire connected to a watering trough and trolley line caused a fatal shock to a horse and risk to Rowe. Perry Turner led the plaintiff’s case. Abraham L. Brick and John Hannan represented the defendants.
Manager Carpenter owns a handsome fire proof curtain by Charles F. Thompson Scenic company. Thompson painted the center piece showing the old Arisman saw mill on the St Joe river. The painting, based on a Mudge photo and river sketches, recreates a faithful local scene.
A Wakarusa man Harry Wenger predicted McKinley’s election and a later shooting at the White House. Wenger told Harry Wagner and Art Fidler of a crowd scene in which the president is shot. Wenger’s wife tried to stop him from speaking of the vision, which he recalled upon news of the death.
Mortgage transfers and five releases listed by Recorder Peddycard include QO T Chamberlain to J W Field a Goshen Elkhart house lot valued at 36000 dollars. H G Leedy to S S Troyer a Clinton land parcel valued at 2600 dollars. Heirs of W G Miller to A G C Mehl a Goshen lot valued at 200 dollars. J A Riley to A C Mehl a Goshen lot valued at 35 dollars.
Ella N Murphy seeks divorce from William S Murphy alleging cruel treatment and threats to shoot. They married April 25 1893 and separated September 12 1901. She requests restoration of her maiden name. Attorney J H State represents her.
William Shupert, a respected local resident, died at 8 p m yesterday at 1103 Middlebury Street after a long illness. He was 79 years, 2 months, and 23 days old, born July 2, 1822 in Montgomery County Ohio. He moved to this county at age ten, was a farmer by trade, and had retired from active life 19 years ago.
Caleb Harvey, aged man long troubled by injuries from a July runaway and weakened by illness, died after days of continuous weeping over President McKinley s assassination. The LaPorte obituary notes his grief and recent severe cold hastened his death.
Mishawaka business leaders plan public mass meetings for the annual reunion of the Ninth Indiana veterans at Century theatre. Oct 3 4 features business sessions a noon banquet and a public campfire with about a hundred veterans expected from near and far.
Ss F Cripe transfers a Goshen lot to Thomas A Shoup for 550 dollars. D Simonton transfers an Elkhart lot to H L Simonton for 1 dollar. Mandana D Wolcott transfers an Elkhart lot to Katie D Foster for 90 dollars. Noah Yoder transfers a Goshen lot to J H Eddleman for 100 dollars.
Sheriff Elliott and Superintendent Silvers traveled to Nappanee to verify Samuel Bauer's claim of buying the Grove horse from a band of gypsies in the neighborhood, as noted after his arrest.
Lottie Heney files for divorce from Allen Heney alleging cruelty. The couple wed February 3 1900 and separated August 1 1900.
A clipped item notes that definite steps have been taken toward advancing a large iron combine project in Sharon. The brief mentions September 30 as a referenced date while outlining a forward momentum for the plan and its execution.
A discussion argues that strict laws alone cannot suppress anarchists. Moral philosophy and educating slum dwellers toward right living are urged to eradicate vice and ignorance. The piece contends debased intellects drive social evils and that reform begins with uplifting minds.
An essay argues for observing Sunday as a day of rest, meditation, and prayer to subdue physical temptations. It contends ongoing effort to align mind and body, warning that unchecked desires lead to vice, disease, and unhappiness, while weekly discipline aids health and prosperity.
A stockholders complaint alleges dissatisfaction with trust corporations Samuel profits go to managers and officers while many stockholders receive little or no dividends. Overstaffed trusts and watered stock reduce apparent returns.
The McKinley estate valued around 225000 will benefit heirs including Abner McKinley of New York City, Mrs Sarah Duncan, Miss Helen McKinley of Cleveland, Lt James McKinley U. S. A. in San Francisco, Miss Grace McKinley of Cleveland, and Mrs George Morse of San Francisco. James and Grace McKinley are children of the late James McKinley, Morse is a daughter of the late David McKinley.
The text argues that true democracy in journalism requires upholding human rights free speech and press freedom. It condemns yellow journals that spread scandal and warns against pandering to lawless elements, stating democratic principles are uplifting and pure when properly upheld.
Two Chicago sociological students, likening their plan to New York’s Mills hotel, debate building a modern workingmen’s hotel. They argue a one dollar a day price would help wages earners, but many cannot afford it.
Attorneys for Admiral Schley oppose admitting testimony while a court of inquiry is sought. It is argued that only a full and free hearing can vindicate him in the public mind, regardless of the naval court verdict.
A modest seller who transferred the Masonic Temple of Chicago to a rural visitor for 12000 and took 400 as a binding payment should relocate to Washington to sell the North Pole to Congress.
The statement that the St. Louis exposition will have more space under roof than was covered by the buildings of the Chicago World's Fair probably does not apply to the space occupied by the deficits of the latter exposition.
The remark suggests Rockefeller favored raising oil prices to recoup a half million dollar loss rather than pursue legal action against the man who defrauded him.
Emma Goldman reveals she has contracted to furnish articles for three magazines and journals, a move that astonishes readers of the yellow journalism era.
Historian Maclay seeks profit from his notoriety by selling Santiago battle souvenirs. Word of his plans follows the attention he received over the affair.
The senator endures a stern rebuke from Maryland voters with calm resolve as critics voice strong disapproval. His measured reaction mirrors a steady approach to intense political pressure from the region.
A light note reports President Roosevelt has removed the pie counter from the White House kitchen. The change is described as a small housekeeping decision reflecting routine administrative adjustments.
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm AA cures cancer and blood poisons, including sores and ulcers, at no cost to try. It asserts blood diseases are most severe yet easily cured with this product.
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