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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1901
Page
3
Tinton-Arthur Sidler uncovered a sealed tin can containing a Glad $10 gold piece among other coins while digging up a small tree behind his home. The discovery occurred after his spade struck the buried treasure.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions Foley's Honey and Tea Shop and a missing ledger entry. Details are unclear but suggest a listing or notice involving the business and local records.
Manila reports a clash between General Chaffee and the Supreme Court over military versus civil authority. A detained ex-soldier on a writ of habeas corpus prompts questions of war power and civilian court limits. The army fears undue interference could erode military discipline and security.
A partition collapsed inside St. Peter's Roman Catholic church during ongoing alterations in Reading Pennsylvania injuring a dozen people. The most seriously hurt include Miss Lillian Koch with a fractured thigh Mrs Thomas L Ganter hurt on back and head Miss Esther Snyder with head and back injuries Mrs George Ryan with a broken rib and Marie Allen seven years old with head injuries.
Boston on October 7 reports a mysterious man who spent last winter testing an outdoor treatment for consumptives in a vacant lot. He now states that bovine tuberculosis entering the human system can arrest consumption without causing the disease.
J L Caldwell of Huntington announced a bid for the United States Senate last week and has purchased 5000 acres of coal and timber lands on the upper Guyandotte River He plans to lay out a town and name it after himself for the new settlement
An Austrian anarchist named Glavenovich was arrested near the Vatican on October 7 while loitering with intent to murder the Pope and Cardinal Rampolia. Police report the suspect carried a weapon.
President Roosevelt and Knox discussed the right of the United States to grant a landing privilege for a Pacific cable to the Pacific Commercial Cable Company. The cabinet meeting did not report on the subject but a report is expected at the next session. The issue centers on government rights versus a Spanish concession lasting thirty years.
In Ontario New York a woman asked for a cough medicine not in stock at Mr C R Grandin's store. He freely recommended Chamberlains Cough Remedy with a money back guarantee and later a friend was advised to purchase it. The remedy is sold at Houseworth Bros drug stores.
The Christian church in Wabash plans to call Rev. Arthur A. Wilson of Mattoon after a trial sermon to fill the vacancy since June when Rev. W T Groom resigned. There have been 100 applications for the $1,200 yearly post.
Advertisement promotes Cascarets as a cure for constipation with a 10c and 25c price and a druggist refund guarantee if it fails. The copy emphasizes permanent relief and uses a sensational tone typical of period ads.
The Eel River Telephone Company, newly organized at North Manchester, has awarded contracts for an up to date local exchange to be completed soon and will build toll lines to surrounding towns. This will be the second exchange system here and public benefit from sharp competition is expected.
An ad urges customers to avoid bulk sales by peddlers and to buy Genuine Rocky Mountain Tea, famed by the Madison Medicine Co. through druggists, noting a 35 cent minimum.
The Rev. E Howard Brown, formerly pastor of the Friends church in Noblesville, has accepted a church call in Traverse City Michigan.
M. E. Lowther of Centerville Iowa suffered three days of severe cholera morbus from cucumbers and tried many medicines before using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Three doses relieved him completely. Sold at Houseworth Bros. drug stores.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, after reviewing producer reports, estimates beet sugar production in 1901 at 198 500 tons. Cane sugar production is forecast at 300 000 tons in the South, 100 000 tons in Porto Rico, 300 000 tons in Hawaii, totaling 700 000 tons.
A vintage advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea claiming vitality and health benefits. It emphasizes strong nerves clear eyes and active brain, urging readers to ask their druggist about the product from Madison Medicine Co priced at 35 cents.
Mrs. Mabel Goodrich reported a four day ordeal involving jewels worth over 2000 dollars and bank check forgeries. Police arrested Howard Sloan Henry Wallace J Knight Findlay and Oscar S Dunlap, with Findlay admitting roles of fake coachman and others, linking the scheme to a Germantown house and a Fort Wayne fire station.
Bud Taylor, a former baseball player, was found guilty of murder in the first degree for shooting and killing Ruth Nollard, his former sweetheart. Prosecutors argued insanity. evidence noted Taylor’s epilepsy. Taylor waited in a second story window and fatally shot her as she crossed the street with another man.
Four men named Thomas Brosius S A Galbreath Albert Greeley John Hutchinson died in a rear end wreck of westbound Panhandle freight No. 79 two miles east of Ouward Indiana at 5 a.m. The first section arrived on time. the second section ran light and stopped, the third section failed to heed a warning flag due to fog and collided.
In Blue Island Illinois on October 7 two men were injured in a freight train wreck on the Chicago Junction at Trumbull's spur near the Al sip brick yards. Harry Van derberg a brakeman of 60 Vermont street Blue Island suffered a crushed foot while engineer Thomas Kerns had a crushed left arm. Both were taken to St. Margaret's hospital.
Public notice claims Dean's Ointment relieves itching piles for all ages and conditions, presenting it as absolutely safe and a guaranteed cure. The ad targets rich and poor alike, emphasizing universal benefit and reliability.
General Hughes cables from Samar report Balangiga disaster and a massacre at Company C Ninth Regiment. Col DeRussey of Eleventh Infantry moved toward the scene with a battalion after hearing of the slaughter. Congressional party at Jolo refused interview with the sultan, who cites illness and other reasons.
A reader extols Allen's Foot-Ease to absorb perspiration in gloves and on hands. Physicians endorse its purity and use in practice. Sold by all drug and shoe stores at 25 cents with free sample offer from Alien S Olmsted, LeRoy New York.
London October 7 at St Marys church Chelsea Helen Morton daughter of the former vice president wed Comte De Perigord son of the Duke and Duchess De Talleyrand in a Roman Catholic ceremony. The ceremony drew a distinguished gathering and the couple left for France for their honeymoon.
An advertisement for Rushton’s Drug Store promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for a racking cough. It claims relief from soreness and a warming healing feeling in the affected parts.
Buffalo reports Illinois day narrowly saved as Governor Yates and nineteen aides were stranded for hours in a Canadian forest after a trolley power failure. The group rode a low rakish trolley car and faced a lengthy delay amid the outage attributed to Niagara Falls.
A family query turns to dessert ideas with a quick no bake Jell O option. Prepared in two minutes with hot water and cooling, available in lemon orange raspberry and strawberry at grocers for ten cents.
Sheboygan court records show Mrs. Bouska of Adell sued Peter Nugent after he promised $1 for every kiss and failed to pay. The circuit court jury awarded her $500 in damages.
Fragments urge the use of Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil at home to guard against accidents, implying it offers preventive protection in everyday moments. The quotation emphasizes preparedness and safety awareness.
A violent gale raged across northwest Europe affecting the English Channel and British coast. Reports mention wrecked anchors and rough passage for steamers with several fatalities, while waterspouts and cyclones were not confirmed.
Lafayette Jacob Gish and friends camped near Springboro and fished in the Tippecanoe river where he choked a yellow salmon weighing fourteen pounds and drew him into the water before landing the prize.
Advertisement claims burdock blood bitters provide perfect health by purifying the blood and toning the whole system.
Peru resident Wabash brakeman Peru W.E. Schooley was killed when he slept on the Eel River division tracks at Wynkeep while awaiting the Pan American flyer. The incident occurred this morning and he was crushed to death.
Constipation or diarrhoea when bowels are out of order. Cad carets Candy Cathartic will make them act naturally. Genuine tablets stamped C C C. Never sold in bulk. All druggists roc.
Rushville city council approves a levy of $1.25 per $100 of property value for the coming year, up 25 cents from the current rate, to fund street improvements.
S A Ingalls of Crown Point New York reports his wife suffered kidney trouble for years. After using Foley's Kidney Cure she improved in a week and three bottles cured her. Rushton’s drug store.
David H. Strouse departed for New York City to reside. He has long been a prominent figure in the city and is credited with efforts leading to the discovery of oil in the county. He has played a leading role in many enterprises.
Short ad blurb contrasts old fashion bridal vanity with Rocky Mountain Tea as a punchy remedy. Mentions young ladies, sores, pimples, red noses, and bridal symbols in a cautionary tone, ending with a suggestion to ask your [local source].
The wheel works of Connersville owned by Parry Manufacturing Company of Indianapolis will be removed to Indianapolis and the current plant buildings will be used by Rex Buggy Company.
Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry is cited as a mature remedy for looseness of the bowels, suggesting a practical household medical aid referenced in the text. The phrase notes the remedy's availability and use.
Professor Paul Lange resigns as instructor for the deaf mutes in Evansville schools and transfers to Delavan Wisconsin. The school board abolishes the department citing no law for it. Several mute children will be sent to the state institution at Indianapolis.
Mothers praise One Minute Cough Cure for relief of children's coughs and relief from inflammation. Houseworth Bros. promotes it as the favorite remedy for little ones and claims it saves lives.
The youth group of Shiloh Memorial E. church organizes a chicken fry and pumpkin pie social for next Thursday evening. The event may feature possum and sweet potatoes as part of the menu.
A fragment notes a wealthy individual with an insatiable appetite and a dyspeptic condition, suggesting tension between luxury and limited earnings. The text presents a brief, enigmatic snapshot without full context.
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