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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1900

Page

3

Galveston Storm Devastates Texas Coast Across Towns

Galveston reports place the dead in the thousands with 4,000 buildings wrecked. Roving reports cite 2,600 to 3,000 dead, many towns isolated, and major damage to Houston and surrounding areas. Timmins describes Galveston as a total wreck with water covering the island and nine prominent citizens killed.

Galveston Gulf Houston Tex Sayers New Orleans Vera Cruz Mexico James C. Timmins National Compress Company Santa Fe Alvin Timmins Bay Morgan's Point Galveston, Houston & Northern Railroad Clear Creek Edgewater Brookshire Missouri, Kansas & Texas Hempstead Mitchcock Altaloma Henry Black Dickson Masonic Grand Lodge Sabine Pass Port Arthur Angleton Columbia Brazoria Velasco Pearl Chenango Junction Seabrook Morgan’s Point Hitchcock Brook Richmond Beasley Booth Rosenberg Oyster Creek Port Eads Waco

Dread Diphtheria Spreads in South Bend Alarming Surge

Diphtheria hits South Bend for first time in years with 144 cases and growing. Officials face criticism over quarantine enforcement while parents fear for child health as symptoms spread. Sun spots blamed for summer heat and digestive troubles noted by doctors. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure advertised by Houseworth Bros.

South Bend Houseworth Bros

Death of Miss Margaret Quinn of Lafayette

Miss Margaret Quinn, died yesterday morning in Lafayette. She was 23, daughter of Mr and Mrs Quinn, born in Delphi. She worked in the Conn band factory office in Kokomo before moving with her parents to Lafayette and resigning due to ill health. She was known for a kind disposition and many friends.

Delphi Margaret Quinn Lafayette

Americans Move To Withdraw From Pekin

Washington reports orders directing Gen. Chaffee and U S troops to leave Pekin immediately while protecting citizens and Conger. Prince Ching ordered to return to Pekin to arrange affairs as European powers fear a broader diplomatic clash. London dispatches describe muddled expectations among capitals.

Washington Chaffee Pekin Somerset United States Conger Shanghai McKinley Prince Ching London

Allen's Foot-Hase powder promises foot relief and comfort

Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Hase, a powder, cures painful, smarting, swollen feet and growing nails. It relieves corns and bunions, makes tight shoes feel easy, and treats sweating and hot tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores, 250 stamps by mail. Trial package free. Allen E. Olmsted, LeRoy, New York.

Allen Olmsted LeRoy, N. Y

Township Ticket Nominations By Harrison And Union Townships

Harrison township Republicans nominated a slate for trustee Wilson H. Rood and Lincoln Stahley as assessor Franklin Stahley as advisory board John Moyer Noah Hoover as road supervisors Benjamin Shriner August Shank Michael Wenger Abraham Wildy John Cripe Jacob Wise. Union township Republicans nominated David Bechtel for trustee Solomon Yoder for assessor John Ulery for advisory board William Palmer Levi Ulery for road supervisors.

Harrison Township Wilson H. Rood Franklin Stahley John Moyer Noah Hoover Benjamin Shriner August Shank Michael Wenger Abraham Wildy John Cripe Jacob Wise Union Township David Bechtel Solomon Yoder John Ulery Wm. Palmer Levi Ulery

Foley's Kidney Cure Prompts Health Recovery Claim

An advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Cure can end weariness, backache, headache, and rheumatic pains for those in ill health, urging readers to start treatment for their kid neys. Houseworth Bros.

Foley Houseworth Bros

Real Estate Transfers in Goshen and Elkhart Area

Mitchel Charnley transfers a Goshen lot to S J Taylor for 500 dollars. W J Morrow and wife sell an Elkhart lot to Thomas Anderson for 1000 dollars. Fremont Thomas and wife to Gustav A Raatz and wife a Elkhart lot for 225 dollars. W B Stevens and wife to George B Stewart land in Olive for 1000 dollars. G B Stewart to W R Stewart land in Olive for 21000 dollars. Etta G Ganger and husband to John W Egbert a Goshen lot for 225 dollars.

John W. Egbert Goshen

Endorsement for Dr. Warner's Seven Cures Compound

Detroit on February 5 1900 John Coughlin certifies using Dr C D Warners Compound of Seven Cures and attests it builds up systems and restores vigor in aging people with no equal.

Detroit Mich C. D. Warner John Coughlin

Suit Filed for 6009 Damages Against Indiana Railway

William W. Currier, aided by Chamberlain and Turner, sues Indiana Railway Co. claiming snow piles obscured tracks last winter. He says on March 6 his buggy was struck at 30 mph, wheels wrecked, ankle sprained, permanent nervous shock, seeking 6000 dollars in damages. The plaintiff resides one mile south of Elkhart.

Chamberlain & Turner William W. Currier Indiana Railway Company Elkhart

Claim of Kidney Health Restored with Seven Cures

Suffering for years in Winpson Ontario the 65 year old B Stickle states after taking eight bottles of Dr C D Warners Compound of Seven Cures he feels like a new man and recommends it as one of the greatest remedies of the age to aid kidney issues and improve health.

Byron Brothers Vanishes Amid Creditors Losses

Goshen councilman and former grain elevator operator Byron Brothers disappeared July 1 and is presumed to have left with $4 000 to $6 000 from lenders. His New Paris elevator fire and stored wheat tied to a $1 600 ins urance claim fuel speculation. Albert Brothers holds a wheat mortgage on Byron’s home, while victims fear criminal prosecution and farmers with stored wheat may suffer.

Byron Brothers Goshen New Paris Brothers Board of Trade Albert Brothers Byron

Forest Companion Saves Traveler Says Remedy Aids Life

While camping in Webster county West Virginia Mr J S Stump suffered a severe bout of bloody flux He credits a companion for saving his life after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy The ad urges travelers to carry the remedy before leaving home and notes it is sold by A O Rowe Druggist.

Webster County Sr. J. Stump Normantown W. Va Chamberlain A. O. Rowe

Hackman Withdraws from Democratic Ticket in Osolo Township

Edits of Truth notes that candidate Charley Hackman informed the convention he is not a candidate on the Democratic ticket for constable in Osolo township. Hackman states he so informed the convention.

Constable Osolo Township Chas. Hackman

Lumberman buys 160 acre Forks farm for 11000 cash

Last week William Smith the lumberman purchased the Eli D. Troyer farm of 160 acres in the Forks for 11000 dollars in cash. Forty acres are timber.

Middlebury Wm. Smith Eli D. Troyer Forks

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