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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1900
Page
8
Isn Kay's Lung Balm advertised as a pleasant mature cure for coughs, sold by druggists. The line notes its availability and suggested use as a remedy for respiratory discomfort.
In Cleveland Ohio Mrs Mary Wilzek wife of a Berea farmer died in a shock of corn while standing with hands folded in prayer. Her family had feared she was mildly demented and constantly watched but she slipped away unnoticed as her son and husband worked nearby.
An ad touts Dr Kay's Renovator promising invigoration and regulation of the system with no qual. Houseworth Bros. appears as the sponsor or issuer of the claim.
A Pittsburg based group of capitalists organizes a corporation with 12 million dollars capital to build blast furnaces and steel plants on a large scale. The project includes coke ovens and coal mining in the Mononabela valley with a possible new railroad line to Lake Erie. Promoter Capt W S Dent and financier John S Sculley head the endeavor. Dr Kay's Lun Balm advertised.
Nashville Tenn Oct 24 interesting exercises marked Vanderbilt University twenty fifth anniversary with addresses by Yale President Arthur T Hadley and Vanderbilt Chancellor Kirkland. Kissam hall, the gift of W K Vanderbilt, followed.
Houseworth Bros promote Dr Kay's Renova ator claiming relief for dyspepsia constipation and liver and kidney issues with a patent remedy approach.
The new Presbyterian church at Hillsdale was dedicated Sunday with a reported cost of 20000 dollars.
Benjamin Hortemiller of Batesville was struck and killed by a passenger train on the Big Four tracks while walking. His dog ran to neighbors to notify them of the death.
Sofia reports the chamber of deputies has referred the Romanian government accusation against the Macedonian committee to Foreign Minister Ivantzhoff for immediate investigation. Evidence of guilt is claimed but not yet complete, with M. vantchoff promising to start inquiries at once.
Local millinery shop touts right styles and prices drawing steady customer flow at the Postoffice Block. The message emphasizes busy business and affordable headwear offerings in the community.
Tuesday morning the forty fourth annual conclave of the grand commandery of Knights Templars of Illinois opened at the Masonic temple in Chicago with over 200 delegates. Grand treasurer John W. Witbeck reported over $8000 on hand and grand recorder Gilbert W. Barnard noted a state membership above 10 000 up more than 200 over the prior year. In the afternoon session Charles Philo Kane of Springfield was elected grand commander.
The Sisters of Providence gather at Terre Haute to celebrate the diamond jubilee of St. Mary's Institute, with a three day celebration. Kalamazoo county officials have cut sheriff's prisoner board bills and threaten to sue for the deducted sums. Dr Kay's Renovator advertised as a perfect system renovator sold by druggists for 25e and $1.
C A Haley, a Chicago chair company traveler, was found dead in his room at the Carr Hotel Elwood with an empty morphine box nearby. His home remains unknown.
Adam Knapp, an eccentric New Albany man, believed he would die and revealed a bid of 13,485 dollars on his house. The amount was later found.
The advert claims Dr Kay's Lung Balm cures the worst coughs and is sold by druggists in 10, 25, and 50 cent sizes.
The typhoid fever outbreak near Ce neva worsens with ten new cases and another death reported, signaling expanding spread in the region.
A Pekin dispatch reports a preliminary convention proposed by Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang outlining China’s liability for losses, future trade regulation, and separation of treaty work. The plan envisions armistice steps, troop withdrawals, and separate agreements with powers as negotiations begin.
A testimonial claims Dr. Kay's Lung Balm quickly soothes stubborn coughs and colds. The ad urges purchases through druggists or prepaid mail from Dr. B J Kay Medical Co., offers free advice and samples, and notes prices of 10, 25, and 50 cents.
Maurice M. Mayerstein publisher of the Lafayette Evening Courier was stricken with apoplexy Sunday night and his death is momentarily expected. He was born in Cincinnati July 17 1858 and has relatives there.
Under the new election law polls in each precinct must open at 6 AM and stay open until 6 PM. If after 4 PM there are no votes for fifteen minutes, the polls may be closed by a unanimous vote of the election judges.
A historical note highlights Dr Kay's Renovator for the liver associated with Houseworth Bros, suggesting a medical or patent remedy linked to a business name in the period. The fragment references a product or treatment tied to liver health and a specific firm.
Charleston South Carolina Oct 24 The directors of the South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition have received designs for fifteen major structures. The cotton palace will be the largest at about 50000 square feet with other buildings including liberal arts electrical palace mechanical hall agricultural hall fine arts and administration A government building may feature a replica of the White House Grounds work will begin soon after plan acceptance.
Hats trimmed in modern styles are showcased at Eaton's Millinery with a broad range of shapes, colors, and fabrics. Shoppers may find brimmed sun hats, cloche silhouettes, and velvet finials among the new arrivals.
The forty fourth annual American Missionary association session opens in Springfield Massachusetts with over 400 delegates. Mayor Hayes and Rev. Moxom welcome speakers as treasurer Hubbard and executive committee chair Hull present reports. Names of donors and supporters listed in the text.
An advertisement for Knill’s Red Pills for Wan People Pale and Weak and Knill’s White Liver Pills and Blue Kidney Pill claims to restore strength vitality and health. It promises cures for fatigue biliousness inactive liver kidneys backache and female troubles and offers pamphlets samples from Enik's Red White and Blue Pill Co Port Huron Michigan.
A sequence of land and lot transfers is listed for Elkhart and nearby Concord and Nappanee, involving multiple pairs of grantors and grantees with prices from 50 to 2000 dollars. The page also advertises Dr Kay's Lung Balm for whooping cough croup colds and flu symptoms with 10 and 25 cent sizes.
A 2:30 p m riot in a Hyndman restaurant near the Baltimore and Ohio station led to knives and pistols drawn as patrons clashed with black workers. Adam Shroyer and his son faced gunfire though no one was hit. Sheriff Gates heads a deputy posse as the town endures a terror era with saloons closed and recent shootings of G H Staub and two Italians.
An old advertisement praises Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a cure for croup throat pain and various pulmonary troubles sold by a medical product maker framed as a household remedy.
The Whisler Mennonites held communion at Yellow Creek church last Sunday. Residents Amasa Hess Harley Kulp and John Hoover visited Chicago. Rev Michael Shirk went to Oklahoma to see his son. Several local residents joined a B and O excursion to Ohio. Oklahoma native Mrs William Shirk visits her parents Aaron and Mrs Kindig. Rural mail delivery planning threatens South West and Foraker and a petition circulates in the township. Voters seek guidance on State Constitution amendments before the election and local papers are urged to explain them.
A Dublin dispatch says Maude Gonne is organizing about 20,000 Irish children to learn language and history and oppose England. The group reportedly formed after a Phoenix Park demonstration during the queen's visit.
A brief note highlights Eaton's hats as a lasting aesthetic joy, inviting readers to admire a timeless display. The item frames millinery as a source of enduring pleasure and style.
County commissioners in session awarded Maloney & Collins a contract to repair the boiler that heats the courthouse and jail. The aging steam pipes have been clogged after 15 years of use.
Contractor Brumbaugh completed the abutments for the Dustman bridge near Dunlaps and will immediately place the steel. The new bridge is slated for completion before cold weather.
An illustrated booklet titled Womanhood promises the best treatment for female diseases with 17 cuts showing womb displacement. It is sent free to ladies only in a plain sealed envelope and offered by Dr. B. J. Kay of Saratoga, New York.
Louise E Croop wife of Daniel Croop of Waterford died Saturday morning after sixteen weeks of confinement. Besides her husband four children survive Frank of Goshen Charles principal of Waterford schools Della and Bert. Funeral was held at two this afternoon from the home with Rev A C Anda officiating.
Scald head, a severe scalp eczema, can be cured. Dean's Ointment provides quick and permanent results and is available at any drug store for 50 cents.
George Berkey traveled to Angola on Saturday and arranged a bridge contract for Frank Brumbaugh. Concurrently Brumbaugh received a contract for two bridges at Peru.
The old court house clock in South Bend has been condemned and must be removed. After decades of service it has continued to chime the hours, remaining in good condition despite the decision to replace it.
Ever confident Burdock Blood Bitters regulate the stomach and bowels naturally and swiftly, claiming relief from constipation for users seeking a simple tonic. The ad-like line emphasizes fast action and ease of use without medical supervision.
County clerk Dennett departed Saturday to fetch ballots for the upcoming election. About 25,000 ballots are expected to be delivered for use.
Margaret M. Cloutier was granted a divorce from Louis H. Cloutier on cruelty and inhuman treatment. North & Zigler represented the plaintiff.
Advert shows Dr Kay's Renovator as a prompt remedy for constipation with priced options at 25 cents and one dollar from Houseworth Bros.
A letter from 1888 Minneapolis author endorses Peruna Medicine Co. stating six years of chronic catarrh and multiple failed remedies ended by Peruna. She reports lasting improvement, cites systemic catarrh as the cause, and notes digestion and nerves improve as the cure acts.
A health advert urges readers to use Dr Kay’s Renovator to purify the blood and advises asking local druggists for the remedy.
A divorce filing for Ida B. Evans was interrupted when she married Edward Porter before the decree could be recorded. Dr Kay's Renovator is presented as a system renovator with a persuasive appeal.
At LaPorte the Postal Telegraph Co paid $1 025 as compensation for the death of E E Bunton who died after stepping on an insulator and sustaining fatal injuries.
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