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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1900

Page

8

Leading grain drill praised as best on the market

The advertisement touts a superior drill used in every grain-growing region. It emphasizes reliability and wide recognition as the leading drill in agriculture.

The Famous McSherry Drills For Sale By

The text proclaims the McSherry drill as a proven, highly improved farming implement with widespread farmer support. It notes thousands sold since inception and claims continual advancement, positioning it as fully equipped and perfected to meet practical farming needs.

Divorce action filed in Elkhart County Circuit Court

Addie May Marshall sues John E Marshall for divorce in cause 9281. Plaintiff’s complaint filed September 1 1900 states defendant is a non resident of Indiana and must answer by October 30 1900 or the case proceeds in his absence. Clerk Lects A Dennert deputy Martin H Sinnney appears for plaintiff Corbett & Warry attorneys.

State of Indiana Elkhart County Indiana Addie May Marshall John E. Marshall Elkiart Circuit Court John F. Marshall John E Marshall Goshen Elkhart Circuit Court Sy Martin H. Sxnney Corbett & Warry Attys Plif

Notice to creditors and heirs to Emma Priem estate hearing

The Fikhart Circuit Court in Goshen Indiana will hear Final Settlement Accounts of Emma Priem deceased on October 8 1900. Heirs must appear and prove heirship to receive distributive shares. Witnessed by Clerk L A Dennert. Administrator William Theis.

Emma Priem Fikhart Goshen Indiana L. A. Dennert Elkhart Circuit Court William The]s

Local Saloon and Cigar Ad Promotes Brands in Town

An old classified blurb advertises Sisoke Chresters popular kiaods and cigars from Indi ana Tigers Old St. Joe and Dom Pedro 5e cigars for sale by all dealers. It notes cleaning and grooming services at C Bowles Tonsorial Parlors with baths and shines at 736 80 Main St.

Sisoke Chresters Kiaods Century Club Londres Indiana Tigers Old St. Joe Dom Pedro C. Bowles Main St

Galveston Death Toll and Martial Law Declared

Reports from Galveston tally about 5,000 dead or drowned with 2,500 bodies found and buried and 1,500 still to be recovered. Troops force labor to clear wreckage and protect corpses from looters as fires and darkness complicate relief. Officials urge aid including food clothing and supplies while Mayor W C Jones and others appeal for assistance.

Austin Tex Galveston Texas Houston Hilo W. C. Jones M. Lasker Island City Savings Bank J. D. Skinner Cotton Exchange C. H. M.master Chamber of Commerce R. G. Lowe Galveston News Clarence Owsley Galveston Tribune

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Events

Miss Minnie Watts entertained company Sunday. Ellen McElmon of Lincoln Nebraska visits her mother Mrs Beebe. Mrs Louisa Bickel hosts Shamory and Withers the past Monday. Chas Sanford of Elkhart and family visit the Kegerreis. Addison Watts visits Rhine on the Michigan line. Mrs Samuel Kegerreis of Elkhart visits locally. L H Welter reports Hall barn completed. Jennie Kramer of Elkhart guest of parents. Arthur Withers of Constantine visiting. R P Carson foot crushed by wagon. School resumes Monday after seven month vacation. A social at Mrs Frank Brussman Saturday the 15th for a high school organ fund. Bicycle path on Gad street planned next Friday. Wm Bickel visits near Trout Creek. Mrs Levi Gamby and daughters visit from Fulton county.

Conrad Kantz Pennsylvania Ellen McElmon Lincoln Neb Beebe Mesdames Milton Shamory Henry Shamory Arthur Withers Louisa Bickel Chas. Sanford Elkhart Samuel Kegerreis Addison Watts John Rhine Michigan Line Samuel Kegerreise L. H. Welter O. J. Hall Jennie Kramer Constantine Mich R. P. Carson Frank Brussman Osolo Township High School Gad Street

Wreck and Ruin From Storm Impacts Across Towns

A referencing storm caused fear and light damage across Bristol Middlebury and Harrison township. Trees fell and outbuildings were overturned along the river road while homes remained intact. Farmer Berkey postponed harvesting clover due to weather. his crop scattered but will improve stand across farms.

Galveston Bristol Middlebury A. Sanders Mr. Sanders Berkey Harrison Township

Waill's Orange Headache Pills Ad Copy

An old advertisement touts Waill's Orange Headache Pills claiming 10 doses cure in 10 minutes with no bad after effects. It urges readers to keep strong and try Anill's Dyspepsia Tablets that digest all foods and promise pure stomachs and fresh breaths.

Waill

Knill's Black Diarrohea Pills Pills Offer Quick Relief

Pleasant safe and sure Knill's Black Diarrohea Pills use a black berry compound to cure summer complaints including diarrhoea dysentery and cholera morbus. Each box sells for 25 cents.

Knill

Garver Trespass Trial Ends In Guilty Verdict At Goshen

Ora and William Garver were found guilty of shooting on George Keim land and fined eight dollars each. Court costs totaled 106 dollars, later reduced to 75 dollars on compromise. Rev L L Carpenter of Wabash adds a note praising Dr Kay's Renovator. Sold by Houssworth Bros.

Justice Young Goshen Ora William Garver George Keim Hodges L. L. Carpenter Wabash, Ind Christian Church

Rattlesnake Pet and Cancer Cure Claim Reported

Charles Carlton keeps a young rattlesnake fed by young mice and notes it bites when hungry. Rev. R N Harvey of Pecksburg Indiana reports Dr Kay's Renovator cured his cancer and constipation, with druggists selling it at 25 cents and one dollar.

Charles Carlton R. N. Harvey Pecksburg Ind Kay Houseworth Bros

Rumor of Fred Kruger’s Death Affects City Kin

Relatives of Fred Kruger, a city volunteer who went to the Philippines, heard a rumor he was shot in combat but cannot verify it. Anxiety grows over his safety as the family awaits confirmation. Mr FSE Cosgrove of the C B and Q R R in Buda, after eight years of kidney liver malaria troubles, claims Dr Kay’s Renovator cured him. Sold by Houseworth Bros.

Fred Kruger Phillipines Fred F. SE. Cosgrove Buda

Marriage Licenses Granted to Four Local Couples

Harvey Yoder aged 27 of Middlebury and Rosetta Louchett aged 32 of Elk Hart received marriage licenses along with Alonzo W. Fisel aged 30 of South Bend and Tillie Malone aged 25 of Goshen.

Harvey Yoder Middlebury Rosetta Louchett Elkhart Alonzo W. Fisel South Bend Tillie Malone Goshen

Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warned

Public warning against mercury containing catarrh ointments urges prescription use only. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective when taken internally. Cites price five cents per bottle and availability from druggists. Hall's Family Pills criticized.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

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