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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1900
Page
5
Harold, son of Druggist Taylor, found dead with a bullet hole near his heart behind his father's Mt Pleasant store. It is believed to be an accidental shooting by playmates. The incident is reported amid various local notices and advertisements.
Real estate loan offers from the Co-Operative Savings and Loan Society advertise funds at prevailing interest levels. News notes report the death of Mrs. W. E. Vian Toyle of Battle Creek after a saddle horse accident, breaking her neck. Houghton County records fifteen smallpox cases with fears of wider spread. A historical note highlights the rise of American and English women physicians practicing in Asiatic countries from 20 to 220 in twenty years.
John F. Eberlein a longtime local figure and former postmaster announces support for McKinley Roosevelt. After visiting Manila and other Philippine areas he argues for retaining the islands under U S governance, criticizing withdrawal as harming U S honor and soldiers.
The Goshen News reports Roys attacking Mr Kent while courting applause for derisive references. It notes Roys' past ties to the Republican county organization and his remarks about McKinley, Aguinaldo, and Philippine policy.
Advertisement from FJ Cheney Co promising one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by Toledo area wholesalers West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin. Claims cure via internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills recommended.
The supreme court ruled cities may use tax ferrets to seek omitted property honoring the Richmond versus Samuel Dickinson decision. The ruling reversed the earlier case and confirms local authorities can pursue such investigations.
John Bigler of Gas City formerly of Milford and Goshen bought the Fox hotel from Hamm Bros. in North Manchester and has taken possession.
The Indianapolis Press notes Indiana’s looming election is unsettled with a rising silent vote. Republicans push aggressive activity while Democrats lag. reports imply Republican funds and election-board influence fears. Campaign stops include Beveridge in Hammond and Towne speeches statewide.
Farmers finished seeding and are harvesting a bountiful corn crop. J. J. Minnich returns from a trip to Mexico. A radical preacher appeared again last Sunday. Miss Fanchon Curtis and Mr. Frank Kindig spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lyons. The township Sunday school convention will be at Paradise Evangelical church next Sunday for an all day meeting. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Mrs. Ira Lyons visited Miss Clara Warner last Monday. Mr. Fred Warner called on his mother last evening. Mrs. Wyant spent Saturday and Sunday in Elkhart. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Rinehart. Miss Cora Reyes, Mr. Tom Kantz and Miss Maud Krouse went to Chicago on Saturday and returned Monday night. Mrs. Loy leads the Y. P. C. U. next Sunday evening.
Frank Moran of Cass County arrived home Tuesday morning after more than a year with the 30th U S Volunteers in the Philippine Islands. He was discharged on account of ill health and left the islands August 26.
The Best store in Valparaiso reported a robbery on Sunday night with clothing making up the bulk of the loot. Hama bloodhounds followed the trail to suspects.
The passage contrasts Democratic and Populist tariff proposals, calling for freeing trust products and abolishing tariffs on trust controlled goods. It argues enforcement would devastate key industries, cause mass unemployment, and lower U S wages to European levels.
Engineers and firemen of the Lake Shore organize a subscription for Mrs. Jerne whose husband died in the wreck a week ago last Sunday. So far $75 has been raised and further contributions are hoped.
The Elkhart Circuit Court orders a commissioner sale of real estate in cause 8794 Clyde Raymer guardian versus Currie Kuhn et al. On November 17 1900 at 10 am at 205 South Main Street Elkhart Indiana the property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash at not less than two thirds of appraised value. Commissioner James L Harman. Otto Helfrick Attorney. 25-18-15
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