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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1901
Page
8
Local agricultural note describes hay affected by catarrh symptoms and mentions manager Pfau facing related disease concerns. The item notes treatment efforts and impact on livestock and storage, with limited details available in the readable fragment.
J Louis Pfau Jr of Central Trust Co Chicago reports severe catarrh last June eased by Peruna after several months of use. James Lewis Surveyor General of Louisiana and Hon W E Schneider of Baltic Hotel Washington endorse Peruna for catarrh. The firm offers a free catarrh book from The Peruna Medicine Company Columbus Ohio.
Battery of items offered for sale including 16 finely bred horses priced below normal, Armour’s Fertilizer, and farm implements such as 2000 feet Bard Wire a manure spreader pumps sprinkling wagon and a billiard table with chairs plus drainage tile posts and other gear.
R C Barney Elkhart Indiana Elwood September 9 The Amalgamated Association grocery in Elkhart had its first payday since opening drawing striking sympathizers and customers who nearly emptied the stock. Fourteen salesmen worked until midnight to fill orders as the American Tin-Plate band played in front of the store.
Logansport items describe an auctioneer offering services with a guarantee and storefront orders at Hostettler Lehman's hardware. Included is a local incident report of a 2 foot long viper found in potato bins and a plug for Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry. Marion reports Monroe Siberling promoting a plate glass factory in Ottawa Illinois and another in Rock Island with substantial local investment.
The record shows a 1902 county budget totaling 101 311.34 with allocations to county offices, courts, schools, jails, bridges, and various services. Edward Hamman of Millersburg was denied a saloon license due to his absence despite notice of intent. an annotation caused confusion.
In a session yesterday the county council cut expenses across multiple offices. Reductions hit the treasurer by 15 dollars and the recorder by 325 dollars, with further cuts in the superintendent's advertising and the auditor's extras. Boarding prisoners, telephones, bridge repairs, election tickets, and clothing for poor children all saw lower appropriations.
Ss R Hellman auctioneer located at 130 South Main Street Elkhart Indiana offers services.
Sailor School has commenced. Miss Bexer welcomed back. Ed Fisher and Jasper Ross went to St. Joe after a load of peaches. Mrs. Pearl Allen married last Wednesday in Adamsville. Rev. Fred Emerson performed the ceremony. The couple plans a two week eastward trip. A nurse was secured for Mrs. Carleton Rinehart, ill for weeks. Mell Sanford and wife visited friends in Sailor Tuesday. Mrs. Fred Warner of Adamsville stays with her sister here. Grace Wyant returned from a summer in Marcellus Michigan. Mrs. Jack Root of Elkhart, visiting Sailor, admires the scenery. The Y P C U was reorganized. Bert Ulery elected president. Rev. Luke preached his last sermon this year before conference. Dr. Porter Turner and brother Perry Turner were in Sailor Monday.
Rev Luke preached his farewell sermon last Sunday and our Sunday school plans a picnic at Eagle Lake next Saturday. Geary Ross Isaac Benfet and their spouses vacationed at Bear Lake for fishing. Mrs Dr Lockwood teaches Wall School. Mr and Mrs Wooden of Sassopolis visited Mrs Burns who is recovering from illness. Mrs Mary Johns is sick. Ed Dwyer and Edith Solomon were married last week. U P Co U meeting had fair attendance Sunday.
Advertisements claim a plague easing cure with the product named Dean's Ointment. The copy notes inability to sleep or attend to business, offering the remedy at drug stores for 50 cents.
The betrothal of Miss Mary Rigney and Mr. George Shanahan was announced by Reverend Father Guendling of St. John’s Catholic Church. The notice records nuptial plans and the couple’s names in a brief society item.
A verdict states the deceased died from a cerebrial hemorrhage caused by violence. Several Lake Shore city employees testified in the case.
A columnist argues against U S purchase of the Danish West Indies for 3 5 million dollars. The piece warns the deal would fuel territorial greed and war, urging instead a policy of commercial conquest to boost agricultural and industrial exports. It favors advancing products overseas over military expansion.
The obituary-like tribute recalls Herreschof as a genius of racing yachts famed for Defender and Columbia. Rivalry between Morgan and Belmont syndicates shaped trials off Sandy Hook and fueled debates over racing paint, defense choices, and the American Cup prospects against Shamrock II. It also laments rising trusts and strained American “financial serfdom,” urging awareness and self defense.
A reflection on living rightly and seeking self control to gain happiness. It argues riches or beauty do not ensure contentment, and urges prudence temperance and diligence toward becoming worthy of respect. Cultivation comes from appealing to a Heavenly Father for strength and inner resolve.
A reported assassination attempt at a national exposition shocks crowds. Police and martial force suppress possible lynching as the attacker, named Frederick Nieman, proclaims his crime and acceptance of punishment.
Fragmentary OCR shows marriage license notices for Oliver Ikhart and Bertha ML Shel in Blkhart with unclear dates and full names.
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