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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1903

Page

5

Baseball Standings National and American Leagues

National League results show Chicago 6 New York 1 Brooklyn 5 Pittsburg 4 Boston 10 St. Louis 1 Philadelphia 12-15 Cincinnati 7-2. American League notes Chicago 7 Boston 0 Detroit 7 Philadelphia 4 St. Louis 8 Washington 2 Cleveland 5 New York 4.

Chicago New York Brooklyn Pittsburg Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Detroit Washington Cleveland Pittsburgew York Brooklyn Aeae Iveland

Great Western Railway Fares From Billings to Major Cities

Fares listed for routes from Billings Montana via Great Western railway include 23.0 to Billings, 26 to Livingston or Hind­sdale, 28 to Helena or Butte, 30.50 to Spokane, 33 to Portland Seattle Tacoma, and 33 to Vancouver Victoria. Tickets on sale daily through November 30. Full information available from J P Elmer G P A Chicago.

Great Western Railway Billings Mont Livingston Hindsdale Helena Butte Spokane Wash Portland Ore Seattle Tacoma Vancouver Victoria B. C J. P. Elmer Chicago Ill

Indiana Federation of Labor Considers Constitution Change

The Indiana Federation of Labor in South Bend opens its convention with welcome by Mayor Fogarty. Former president Suchanek urges unions to aid labor welfare, as President Perkins attends. Delegates direct law committee to revise the constitution to strengthen the federation and empower state officers. For sale notice follows offering a 13 shoe drill with grass seeder attachment.

South Bend Ind Indiana Federation of Labor Howard J. Fogarty Joseph F. Suchanek Organized Labor Perkins Committee On Law As-Ata

Par is Masque Balls Discontinued by Police Order

Paris authorities have ordered the discontinuation of the famous masque balls that have long featured Paris life. The ruling ends a longstanding social tradition in the city.

Paris

Richard Watson Gilder Seriously Ill in Berkshire Hills

Richard Watson Gilder editor of the Century Magazine is seriously ill at his summer home in the Berkshire hills, Ill Mass. on Sept 22.

Richard Watson Gilder Lee, Mass The Century Magazine Berkshire Hills

Former Friends Desert Him In Murder Trial

Thomas Cockrill testifies in Kentucky case as Curtis Jett faces murder trial for James Cockrill. Jett’s mother Mrs Hagins claims prominent Jackson figures desert the defense and urge a confession implicating others in Breathitt County feuds. Judge Blanton leads defense. witnesses hinge on affidavits. letters from Breathitt County inmates bolster Jett’s stance.

James Cockrill Marcum Cynthiana Thomas Cockrill Curtis-Jett Jett Hagins Jackson Cockrill Curtis Jett Jim Cockrill the Commonwealth Daniel Hurst John Patrick W. W. Vaughb Breathitt County Commonwealth Blanton Cockrell

Historic Elkhart South Main buildings change hands

Real estate transfer in Elkhart, 511 513 South Main Street area, sees W B Vanderlip’s properties sold to Mr and Mrs Charles Shurgar for 13250. Vanderlip, a Mishawaka transplant, plans retirement while retaining 515, five-year lease at 85 monthly. Shurgars, Big Four engineer and Milford farm owners, may remodel or rebuild.

South Main Street W. B. Vanderlip Charles Shurgar Division Street Vanderlip Conrad Cook Lake Shore John Dodge Groun Elmer Felt John Dalton Edward Seely Main Street Elisha Drake Castetter Elkhart Mishawaka Shurgar Big Four Milford Omar Neff

White Haired Veterans Gather for 19th Indiana Regiment Reunion

Elkhart hosts the 19th annual reunion of the 74th Indiana Regiment with 105 members registered. Veterans recall Civil War exploits while enjoying a noon dinner, civic hospitality, and remarks by Col. James Dodge Sr. Col. Thomas Morgan, age 83, is the oldest survivor in good health aside from some deafness from Kenesaw Mountain.

74Th Indiana Elkhart G. A. R. Hall Ladies of Shiloh Field Corps Alice Thomas Morgan Dixon, Il Kennesaw Mountain Georgia

Working Overtime and Easy Health Relief

Dr. King's New Life Pills promoted as a remedy for indigestion biliousness constipation sick headache and stomach liver and bowel troubles. Ad claims millions are always at work and features Houseworth Bros drug store selling 25 cents pills with a persuasive, tireless worker motif.

Dr. King New Life Houseworth Bros

Child Burned Playing With Matches in Straw Pile

Evansville Indiana September 23 a small child of Richard Bowles died after lighting straw on a pile of straw while playing with matches. The incident occurred in Bowles residence and was reported as a fatal accidental fire.

Evansville Ind Richard Bowles

Pension payroll in Topeka falls by sixty thousand

Topeka pension agency reports a last quarter payroll of 60 000 less than the same period a year ago. The cut reflects a drop in funds allocated to pension operations across the city.

Topeka Kas Topeka Pension Agency

Fifty Cents a Month for Scott's Emulsion Baby Health

An old advertisement notes a small bottle of Scott's Emulsion costs fifty cents and will last a baby a month with a few drops per feeding, presenting it as a large health return for a modest monthly outlay.

County Recorder among regiment's youngest survivors

County Recorder W. F. Peddycord serves as secretary of the regiment and is its youngest surviving member at 58 years old.

W. F. Peddycord

Farmer John Zimmerman Attends Long Reunion Trip

John Zimmerman of McPherson County Kansas travels far for a family reunion. He will not return home until Oct 15 and stays as a guest of his nephew Hi Williamson. Zimmerman is an Elk.

John Zimmerman McPherson County Kansas Mr. Zimmerman Hi Williamson

Electric Bitters Touted as Cure for Nervous Disorders

An ad proclaims Electric Bitters as the best remedy for overwork sleeplessness and nervous tension. It claims to cure disorders of the liver or kidneys and banish nervousness rheumatism and neuralgia, with malaria germs, all for 50 cents and a satisfaction guarantee by Houseworld Bros. Druggist.

Houseworld Bros

Transfers Recorded in Goshen and Elkhart Township

Property deeds show Mary Wogeman and husband to Mary E Bardin for Lot Wurster Add Goshen at 1150 dollars. S L Kerring and wife to John E Rapp for Lot Weavers Add Goshen at 700 dollars. A W Watson and wife to W H Wagner and wife 6.37 acres Elkhart Tp at 650 dollars. Isaac Baker and wife to Samuel Hoke 12 acres Elkhart Tp at 275 dollars. David Conrad and wife to John L Overholt 80 acres Jackson Tp at 3200 dollars. Frank Musser to Carence A Musser 14 acres Benton Tp at 700 dollars.

Mary Wogeman Mary E. Bardin Jackson Tp Frank Musser Carence A. Musser Benton

It Saved His Leg Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures ulcer

P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered a six month running sore on his leg. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days. It relieves ulcers wounds and piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by Houseworth Bros.

P. A. Danforth LaGrange Bucklen Houseworth Bros

Washington Post Praises Indiana Congressmen Leaders

The Washington Post commends Indiana leaders Hemenway Landis and Overstreet for their prominence and leadership. It argues districts gain a treasure by retaining capable congressmen and warns against selecting idlers triflers cranks fossils or plugs, urging cautious choice in Indiana districts.

The Washington Post Indiana Messrs Hemenway Landis Overstreet Congress Terre ‘Haute

Tragedy Averted by King’s New Discovery

Mrs. W. Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio credits Dr King’s New Discovery for curing her son after pneumonia and a deadly cough. The druggist Houseworth Bros offers trials free with bottles priced 50 cents and 1 dollar.

Houseworth’ ‘Bros

The Post Office Scandals Among Republicans

A concise report notes Republican figures face scrutiny amid postoffice scandals. Details indicate investigations into appointments and procurement irregularities, with officials named and timelines noted. The article frames partisan impact and potential reforms.

Bodies found in vacant lot in Chicago mystery

Police report two young adults found dead in a south side vacant lot. The woman, identified as Mrs. Arthur M. Lowrie, wore expensive clothes and had a bullet in her breast. The man had two shots in his neck, a revolver in his hand, and a handkerchief bearing Laurie Skimlin. Police theorize a discarded lover killed the woman and then himself after a quarrel over elopement. The man's identity remained unknown late at night.

Chicago South Side Laurie Skimlin D. Co. R Arthur M. Lowrie

Riots in Homel Russia Reported Exaggerated

Dispatches say anti Jewish riots at Homel are exaggerated with no deaths. Many were beaten and crippled for life as the Russian government shows indifference amid fears of possible recurrence.

Boucharest Roumania Homel Russia

Death of ex Senator Charles Farwell at Lake Forest

Ex United States Senator Charles Farwell died at his Lake Forest home this morning after long illness marked by rheumatism and age related infirmities. He served in the Senate from 1887 to 1891 and had been in poor health after a fall that broke his arm two weeks ago.

Chicago United States Charles Farwell Lake Forest Senate

Franklin Lane Nominated for San Francisco Mayor

Franklin Lane, the Democratic candidate for governor in the recent state election, was nominated for the position of mayor in San Francisco. His candidacy adds a new chapter to the city’s political contest.

San Francisco Franklin Lane

Deafness Cure Promoted by Constitutional Remedies

An advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by local applications and urges constitutional treatment. It states nine of ten cases stem from catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Circulars free from F J Cheney & Co Toledo. Pills sold by druggists.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Ill Brother John Best Reported Near Death in Nappanee

D M Best was summoned to Nappanee by a report that his brother John Best lies very ill with typhoid fever and complications. He is well known in the city, having lived here for years, and there is said to be no hope for recovery.

Chicago Goshen Elkhart House Jaques Morgan Basil Duke Louisville Duke D. M. Best Nappanee John Best

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