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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1900

Page

5

Real Estate Transfers and Lost Certificates Reported

Real estate transfers list nine parcels with owners from Elkhart Goshen Bristol Nappanee and Osolo with prices from 1 to 3 thousand dollars. Five certificates of deposit were found near the Ken dallville railroad tracks and linked to Julia P. Brown. theft is suspected.

William Diggins Dickinson Brick Factory Kendallville Yashier Norris LaGrange Bank Julia P. Brown

Co-Operative Savings and Loan Offers Real Estate Loans

Real estate loan offers announced by the Co-Operative Savings and Loan Society with current interest rates and terms. The notice urges potential borrowers to contact the society for details and application.

Co-Operative Savings and Loan Society D&wtf

Wanderer from Home Mrs Farson Found at Station

Mrs Duke M Farson wife of a Dearborn street banker was found at the Illinois Central station in a bewildered state and was taken into custody. Her husband went to the Harrison street police station after being telephoned. She had wandered from 24 Homan avenue during an evening spell and is said to be improving.

Chicago Duke M. Farson Dearborn Street Illinois Central Harrison Street Homan Avenue S’arson

Boers Capture Natal Escort Delays Natal Volunteers

Durban reports the Boers captured a convoy of Natal volunteers near De Jager's drift and Blood River, burning wagons and seizing the escort, delaying the volunteers homeward journey indefinitely.

Natal Durban de Jager Blood River Natal Volunteers

Suit filed over missing school funds in Elkhart

M. A. Demorest treasurer of Elkhart school city sues W. H. Holderman and bondsmen plus county treasurer auditor and board of county commissioners. Complaint says 5900 dollars from the school city was not paid and may be misused or missing, asks court to locate funds and grant proper judgment.

van Fleet & van Fleet M. A. Demorest Elkhart W. H. Holderman Board of County Commissioners Holdeman Hikhart Hikhart National Bank

Weather prognostications for October from Hicks

Hicks predicts October will resemble September with a strong autumnal shift. A sequence of storm periods, warm fronts, then cooling shifts, with brisk winds and electric storms early in October. Central and eastern areas see rain and cloudiness in days 1–3, followed by cooler, frosty nights late in the month.

Hicks Galveston

Property Transfers In Goshen And Millersburg

Max Lavely transfers a lot in Goshen to James A. McCutchan and wife for 75 dollars. Lyman P. Aldean sells land in Washington to Monolith Portland Cement Co. for 8 000 dollars. Millersburg Lumber and Manufacturing Co. conveys lots in Millersburg to John W. and Melissa Kern for 1 200 dollars. David B. Myers and wife deed lots in Millersburg to John W. and Mellissa Kern for 500 dollars.

Max Lavely James A. McCutchan Goshen Lyman P. Aldean Monolith Portjland Cement Co Washington Millersburg Lumber and Mfg. Co John W Melissa Kern Millersburg David B. Myers Mellissa Kern

Local testimony backs Doan's Kidney Pills effectiveness

An Elkhart resident reports relief from kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Richard Gardner Sr. says the remedy improved his back and kidney issues, noting prior treatments failed. Doan's pills cost 50 cents a box and Doan's Ointment offers skin relief with a free sample by mail from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.

Elkhart Union Richard Gardner, Sr Garfield Avenue Lake Shore Railroad Dean Bright Doan Foster- Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y

Political speeches and party tickets across Indiana

Col C W Miller spoke at Kendallville Monday night and Charles W Miller plans to address the LaSalle club in South Bend. Republicans nominate ticket in York and Jackson townships while Democrats name slates. Goshen News notes talks with county committees about Beveridge meeting and potential marching club. Dr Kay's Renovator advertised at 20c and $1. Houseworth Bros.

Charles W. Miller LaSalle Club South Bend York Township Daniel Hout Geo. Cain John Page John Lowell John Mishler William Rogers Robert Breininger Constable Geo. Everett Jackson Township New Paris I. N. Charpie Melvin Rohrer Goshen M. A. Demarest Republican Club Elkhart County Central Committee Goshen McKinley and Roosevelt Club Beveridge

Newt Cochran Cleared of Dog Theft Charge

Newton Cochran was arrested on a warrant by Elmer Manning for stealing a young bird dog. The dog had been taken to Dotson Bros. saloon where Manning later recovered it. After investigation, Deputy Prosecutor Darling dismissed the case and Cochran was released.

Newton Cochran Elmer Manning Cochran Main Street South End Manning High Street Sergeant Dunbar Mr. Dotson Mac Darling Cochran Jesse Nepper Dotson Bros Mac Dotson Dotson Milford

Acceptance of Bishopric by Father Alerding

Father Herman Alerding of Indianapolis agrees to accept the bishopric of the Fort Wayne diocese after long deliberation. He plans to travel to Cincinnati soon to set a date for consecration, and he receives many telegrams of congratulations.

Herman Alerding Indianapolis Fort Wayne Chatard Cincinnati

Dr Kay's Renovator for the stomach Houseworth Bros

Brand or remedy reference appears as a product name and company label. details are minimal with no clear event date or outcome. The line lists Dr Kay's Renovator for the stomach and the manufacturer or distributor Houseworth Bros as attributed entities.

Indiana poor asylum inmates by age and condition

Reports from Indiana poor asylums to the state statistician dated June 30 show a total of 3 050 inmates. Among them 1 890 are males over 16, 1 089 females over 16, 47 males under 16, 24 females under 16, with 393 deaths that year. Also listed are 127 blind individuals 66 deaf and dumb 104 idiotic 446 insane 404 deformed or crippled 863 infirm and feeble and 403 sick received for treatment.

Poor Asylums Indiana

Elkhart Ministers Attend Logansport Convention

The Elkhart district ministerial convention of the Indiana conference of the Evangelical association opened in Logansport today and will run through the 8th. Revs. Thomas Finkbeiner J O Mosier and S I Zechiel will deliver addresses.

Elkhart Elkhart District Indiana The Evangelical Association Logansport Thomas Finkbeiner J. O. Mosier S. I. Zechiel

Klondike Prospector Will Stay Through December

Louis Rosenthal the Klondike gold prospector will remain in the United States until December to permit mining operations. He had planned to depart this week on his return journey.

Louis Rosenthal Klondike States

Philip D. Green Nominated for Prosecuting Attorney

The Democratic judicial convention nominates Philip D. Green for prosecuting attorney. Green is described as eminently qualified, honorable, unblemished in reputation, and respected by all who know him, expected to reflect credit on his constituents if elected.

LaGrange

Care Tips for Working Horses from the Illinois Humane Society

The Illinois Humane Society advises drivers to reduce feed, rest horses after heavy work, avoid overexertion, protect from sun and flies, provide frequent small waterings, and use a sunshade. In heat stroke, rest in shade and seek a veterinarian promptly. severe cases cause panting, collapse, and possible death.

Ilinois Humane Society

Scott's Emulsion Promises Health and Appetite Aid

Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil is advertised as essential for vitality, appetite, and weight gain, promising to ease heavy work and improve health. The pitch emphasizes its role as a palatable food that helps digestion and overall well being, with a sample offer from Scott & Bowne of New York.

Scott Scott & Bowne Pearl Street New York

Miss Mabel Evans and Geo Fox Wed at Home

Miss Mabel Evans and Geo B Fox married at the Evans home on Middlebury street at noon. Rev C E Rice performed the ring ceremony with Lola Evans and Eugene Evans assisting. The couple will reside in Marion after Oct 20 following a simple, family ceremony. Charles Leonard invites to Emma Louise Evans and Clinton C Tiedemann’s October 7 wedding at St John’s Church.

Mabel Evans Geo. B. Fox A. C. Evans Middlebury Street C. E. Rice Lola Evans Eugene Evans Fox Marion Ind Charles Leonard Emma Louise Clinton C. Tiedemann Goshen St. John’s Church

Conley and Son Offer Best Woven Wire Fence

Conley & Son advertise top woven wire fencing produced by the American Steel & Wire Co. at prices below wholesale. They list address 431 Rica Block and reference a price advance.

Conley & Son American Steel & Wire Go

Tin Plate Wage Deal Reached At New York Conference

The American Tin Plate company and workers representatives reached agreement on wage scales in New York. Minor demands remain unsettled pending district managers arrival and continuation of talks. George Powell of the International Tin Plate Workers' Protective association said a final agreement is expected and noted a disputed principle not involving union recognition.

New York American Tin Plate Company Tin Plate Company George Powell International Tin Plate Workers’ Protective Association of America Powell

Eastern Maine Timber Cut Reaches High Levels

Eastern Maine’s timber harvest for the season is projected at 160 million feet, with 40 million destined for pulp. Rising lumber prices spur idle mills to resume, including Great Northern Paper at Milnocket and the new Ne Konnegan mill at Old Town, expected to take 65 million and begin soon.

Bangor Maine Great Northern Paper Company Mil-nockett Nekonegan Oldtown

Cargo of Gold from Nome Arrives in Seattle on Senator

Seattle, Wash. October 3. The steamship Senator arrived from Nome with 113 passengers and 50000 dollars in gold. The Senator sailed September 21. Captain Patterson said there was still a chance to save the steamship Orizaba when he left the wreck on September 21.

Treassure Seattle Wash Senator Nome Patterson Orizaba

Mrs Mary Hilton Dies at 86 in Home of Son-in-Law

Mrs Mary Hilton died at 2 10 P M this afternoon at 110 Williard Street the home of her son-in-law Alford J Signor from old age. She was 86 years old.

Mary Hilton Alford J. Signor Williard Street

Numerous Indiana News Items From 1900s Era Dispatches

The report covers a wide range of incidents including the Quincy cement factory restarting, suicides and crimes in Michigan City Indianapolis and La Porte, forgery convictions, relocations and retirements of clergy, kickback in coal pricing, a missing girl found in Englewood, a wrecked mill to restart, prison sentences for burglary, a drayman wounded in a gash, a near fatal runaway accident, a city ordinance to keep electric lights on over tracks, long-serving night watchman in Kalamazoo, unusual cucumber lengths in various towns, a cave-in rescue in Peru, and Ruth Covington aiding Fortuna in a near suffocation incident.

EK. E. Hartler LaGrange County Topeka Plymouth Pennsylvania Company Joseph MacGibney Kalamazoo Michigan Jerry Trump Goshen Bellaire Mancelona Peru Angelo Fortuna Ruth Covington

Dr Kay's Lung Balm Cures Colds

Dr Kay offers Lung Balm claimed to cure colds with claims from Houseworth Bros. The ad presents a medicinal product by a named doctor and a sponsoring company suggesting domestic health relief.

Dr. Kay Colls Houseworth Bros

New Stamp Book Improves Moisture Release

The second issue of stamp books prepared at the bureau of engraving and printing will feature tissue paper sheets boiled in linseed oil to prevent stamps sticking. The prior issue used paraffin sheets that caused stamps to adhere when warmed by the body.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Suit Over Alleged Alienation Of Affections

Herbert Emert of Hanna sues in Starke County Circuit Court for 15000 alleging Valentine Avwald and wife interfered with the marriage between Emert and his daughter in law. The complaint says the alienation of affections caused the estrangement two years after their marriage despite parental objection.

Herbert Emert Hanna Starke County Valentine Avwald Emert Miss Avwald Awald

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