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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1900

Page

6

Reform Needed At Cabin John's Bridge and Chesapeake

A Washington letter argues Maryland tolerates vice around Cabin John's Bridge and Chesapeake Beach. It claims underenforced laws allow gambling bars and underage drinking, with youths and girls lured by saloons and immoral venues along the Potomac line. The author urges robust city action to curb cross border crime and protect residents.

Washington Tia Distiict of Columbia Enielor Maryland Glen That Glen Potomac River Cabin John’s Bridge Hell Peking Shanghai Goesapeake Chesapeake Bay Treasury Department Chesapeake Junction Cabin Johns Bridge Western Frontier Chesapeake Beach Peonts Jackson City Rosslyn Virginia Potomac Fairfax County Alexandria Smith

Why He Signed the Pledge in Muscotoh Kansas

An extremely dissatisfied man in Muscotoh Kansas avoided payments but last week, while drunk, went after his creditors and paid what he owed. He found his drunken state amusing and decided to sign a pledge.

Muscotoh Kan

Leper Seclusion Debate in Manila Newspaper

A Manila based American paper presses the leper issue urging the isolation of patients on an island within the Philippine group suggesting a dedicated leprosy settlement to curb contagion and public concern.

Philippines Manila

Beeson Heads to California as Best Man

O. J. Beeson Goshen druggist and former Cassopolis resident will travel to California next month to serve as best man at an old acquaintance's wedding. The men previously agreed the first to marry would supply the best man regardless of distance. Beeson will cross the continent to honor his pledge.

O. J. Beeson Goshen Cassopolis California Mr. Beeson

How Brights Disease Starts

Indigestion biliousness and blood poisoned with urea and uric acid due to kidney failure. Rheumatic pains in nerves and joints irritate the kidneys and cause back pain signaling Brights Disease. Do not delay Foley's Kidney Cure to restore kidney function. Houseworth Bros.

Bright Foley Houseworth Bros

Childage injuries raise fever and blood poisoning fears

The six year old son of Norman Heater near Goshen stepped on a rusty nail last Saturday and shows blood poisoning with lockjaw threatening. A Goshen physician reported the six year old son of Daniel Punk who stepped on a nail last week is in precarious condition with blood poisoning.

Norman Heater Goshen Fish Lake Daniel Punk

Warner's Compound of Seven Cures

An old advertisement claims a cure-all elixir by DR. Co. Warner for blood poisons skin diseases and cancer fears and targets contact and hereditary causes.

Miss Defrees Resigns to Take Hyde Park Chicago Post

Miss Mary Defrees of Goshen resigns from the county high school to accept a high salary teaching position in Hyde Park Chicago. Miss Emma Butler resigns as Crown Point principal to fill the vacancy created by Miss Defrees departure.

Mary Defrees Goshen Hyde Park Chicago Emma Butler Crown Point Miss Defrees

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Sold at Thomas' Drug Store

An advertisement claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures all stomach troubles and saves those suffering from stomach issues. Sold locally at Thomas' drug store.

Rochester German settles loss of Rosa Bon heur Shaw paintings

Special agent assessed damage at 1500 dollars for Mrs Rosa Bon heur Shaw's burned paintings and household goods. The report notes he settled his share of the loss while mentioning distress and sleep issues, and advertises Dean's Ointment for itching piles at 50 cents.

Goshen News Rochester Dean

Let the Contract for Furnace at Excelsior School

The advisory board let the contract for the furnace at the Excelsior school house south of the city to Borneman and Doll for $110. Other bids were Jones and Watson at $120 Crane and Co. at $135 and George W. Garvin at $92.

Excelsior Borneman & Doll Jones & Watson Crane & Co George W. Garvin

Dr Kay Advertises Free Book On Kidney Diseases

A Saratoga New York physician offers free book and advice on kidney diseases and back ache available by mail or at his drug store.

Kay Saratoga, N. Ys

Socialists Stoned in Hovland and Antwerp Lecture Incident

Sept. 10 reports say Socialist Deputy Troelstra was hissed and stoned at Waalkijk while attempting a lecture. Supporters faced rejection as public halls were refused and other towns saw mayors close halls amid hostile crowds.

Hovland Antwerp Troelstra Waalkijk

Illness at Mattoon Reeption Halted Meet

Samuel Als Schuler arrived, fell ill, requiring physician services. The event was postponed and the noon meet was affected as officials attempted to restore order and reschedule.

Mattoon Samuel Alschuler

Queen Victoria to Visit Dowager Empress if Health Improves

Court circles report Queen Victoria may visit Dowager Empress Frederick next month depending on the empress's health. The potential trip hinges on her condition improving, though this cannot be confirmed.

Goren Victoria Germany Queen Victoria Frederick

Seventy Five Couples Wed at Needham Residence

Seventy five bridal couples were married at the Needham residence Sunday in St. Joseph Michigan as part of a large wedding event.

Counies St. Joseph, Mich Needham

Church Society Sends Aid to Kansas Soldiers in the Philippines

Emergency bags from a church society to Kansas troops in the Philippines include DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The ladies ensured the original salve was used, avoiding counterfeit versions.

Kansas Philippines Fouseworth Bros

Lost His Balance On Wheeloar Fall Injures Man

Henry Shaddock of the north city area fell from a wheeloar yesterday and was found to be internally injured. He remains at home in great pain. Mrs. Jas. Forest of Chippewa Falls reports Banner Salve cured a seven year leg sore after two boxes.

Henry Shaddock Mr. Shaddock Jas Forest of Chippewa Falls Wis Houseworth Bros

Miners Deiny Strike Action Postponed by UMW Board

In Indianapolis on September 10 the United Mine Workers executive board adjourned sine die after authorizing President Mitchell and Secretary Wilson to order a strike if secret negotiations fail. The strike is temporarily postponed but board members expect a strike within days, with details of talks kept confidential.

Indianapolis Ind Mitchell Wilson United Mine Workers

No Schools for 53 000

New York reports 53 000 children crowded out of school at season opening. Total in Greater New York 445 000 with 9 unfinished schoolhouses. Children have no chance to learn until an arrangement allows half time attendance.

New York Greater

Poisonous Mushroom Counterfeits Warned by Houseworth Bros

Houseworth Bros warns that poisonous toadstools and mushroom fakes cause deaths this year and urges using only genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, promoted as the original safe cure for piles and skin diseases.

DeWitt DeWitt's Houseworth Bros

Goshen grocer Chas Bash changes careers to fire man

Chas Bash of East Goshen leaves running a local grocery for a position as a fireman on the Lake Shore. He is today moving his household goods to Elkhart for the relocation.

Goshen Chas. Bash East Goshen Lake Shore Elkhart

Do Not Sling Mad Go Politely and Buy Caldwell Syrup Pepsin

Public advisory style text urges calm political discussion and recommends purchasing a trial bottle of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin from Thomas drug store. It reflects early 20th century consumer health rhetoric and local shopping guidance.

Thomas’ Drug Store Dr. Caldwell

Lawyer George W Neterer Leaves Nappanee for Suckerdam

George W. Neterer who opened a law office at Nappanee will move to Suckerdam to start life anew. The notice mentions he leaves after months in the city and references a Banner Salve advertisement for sores and piles. Houseworth Bros.

George W. Neterer Nappanee Suckerdam Houseworth Bros

Chinese-American Farmer Willie Sing Cultivates Chinese Market Veggies

Willie Sing, an Americanized China man from Bristol Connecticut, grows Chinese vegetables on an acre and a half. His lettuce heads weigh about ten pounds and resemble cabbage. He also grows long ten inch bean pods, a clinging vine with squash shaped leaves, citron, ginger root, and other market vegetables sold in Connecticut cities.

Willie Sing Bristol Conn Willie Connecticut

Wakes In Her Coffin Startling Recovery In Hazleton

A Hazleton correspondent reports five year old Bridget Sonly was believed dead and funeral arrangements were made, only to revive in the grave parlor. She later recovered with her family recalling the moment she called for her mother and began to improve.

Bridget Sonly Hazleton New York Journal Bridget Sonly Andrew Sonly Mir Andrew Papa Mamma

One Minute Cough Cure Promoted by Houseworth Bros

An advertisement from Houseworth Bros. urges quick relief for coughing and lung troubles with their One Minute Cough Cure, claiming fast action and practical results for sufferers.

Houseworth Bros

Poor Whites and Boers Described as Declining Race

The article traces the origin of poor whites among Boers from subdivided farms to a devolved class living on small plots with scant stock. It says these descendants, once sturdy Dutch pioneers, are now ill educated, filthy, and degenerate, sometimes showing idiocy and deformity due to intermarriage.

Wasiiv Chambers Agenin

Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted by Local Ad

A friendly ad copy urges consumptives to try Foley's Honey and Tar for cures and relief. The endorsement suggests sharing the remedy with those afflicted as a trusted friend.

Foley Mhouseworth Bros

Stroudsburg Couple Weds After 48 Hours Courtship

Jerry Shorer of Maplewood, a widower with six children, married Mrs. Augustus Hoser of Greentown, a widow with seven children, in a hastily arranged courtship reported from Stroudsburg Pennsylvania. The couple said love at first sight prompted a two day romance and marriage.

Stroudsburg Jerry Shorer Maplewood Augustus Hoser Greentown

County Without a Doctor in Morton County Kansas

Morton county Kansas has been without a physician for a year as there has been no need for one. The county’s population is reported at over 406 residents.

Morton County Kan

Camera boom drives Colorado tourism and exploration

Colorado owes much to popular photography says the Denver Republican, fueling tourist growth and new resort discoveries. Cameras encourage visitors to seek remote mountain scenes and wildlife photography, even bear and deer hunts with no weapon. Jessie Delcamp, three, was run over by a stock wagon in Goshen Saturday evening but escaped with minor injuries.

Colorado Union Denver Republican Manitou Pike's Peak Jessie Delcamp Goshen

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