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Newspaper
Goshen Weekly Times
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1899
Page
8
An article extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach troubles and dyspepsia. It cites testimonials describing relief from indigestion and constipation after drinking the tonic and using Pleasant Pellets, claiming strengthened digestion and improved vitality.
Local notices report marriage licenses for Frank Burhans and Alice Wallace, Delvin Harner and Abbie Stephens, and a J. F. Scott planning mill relocation. Goshen considers Williams Brothers pickling plant with 200 acres of cucumbers. court actions include bail denial for Elkhart sheep thieves and a warrant in the Harry Ort case. Also mentions ex-Auditor Harris’ mental health scare and Goshen residents hosting upcoming nuptials.
Col O D Hurd a Fort Wayne resident for nearly fifty years is dead Mrs Nellie Leavy of Bryan Ohio visits her brothers James and Joseph Leavy William A Harper and Miss Lulie May Dotson marry at Elk Hart J O Kantz of Nappanee named administrator of Peter Knoble estate with $1000 bond Rev Dr Craven to preach at Pleasant Ridge Dec 2nd at 230 pm Elkhart marriages Oliver E Maston and Maria A Barker wed Tuesday noon Thomas Woods and Verda Brunk wed last evening Marriage licenses granted to Christian C McMahon 28 and May E Lipsett Goshen Fred O Frey burg 26 Minnie M Miller 23 Elkhart logs hauled to county mills church progress at Pleasant Ridge six new members Morris Cunningham rebuilds after fire with aid Lake Shore Bu1 company gives 150 and neighbors 150 to total 300 Henry Shew fatal fall in Chicago while painting body brought to Elkhart for burial Mrs Jacob Obrecht Jr injuries from fall at home fracturing left shoulder lengthy recovery expected.
Canvassers for a Dayton grocery concern worked farmers in the area. A consignment arrived at the Big Four freight depot and local farmers hauled goods to their homes. Local merchants note patrons who use foreign dealers and warn that they receive little courtesy in return.
The Wakarusa town board chose a Howe fire engine from Howe Engine Co of Indianapolis for 1190 dollars. The water and chemical engine is highly recommended by users. Segrave Truss ladders and truck will be bought and N Y Belting Co awarded hose contract. Five bidders participated.
A man claiming to be Fred Hartman five feet seven inches 35 180 pounds with a stocky build and fleshy hands is sought in Coldwater Michigan for stealing a gold hunting case watch He says he was a brakeman on the Wabash railroad and a shoemaker by trade The notice also mentions remedies and a wallpaper sale at The News Bookstore and features Burdock BloodBitters and Electric Oil advertising.
An old advertisement touts Can carets and Candy Cathartic cleansers promising purified blood and blemish relief. It markets a beauty result for ten cents with a guarantee and references a bakers of the period.
Three log haulers sued for wages from D. B. Myers operating Millersburg Lumber's saw mill. Myers confessed judgment for 27.43 and a transcript to the circuit court. Judge upheld the lower court, costs bring total to 52.52.
County records show five mortgages two chattel mortgages one assignment of mortgage four releases and several transfers including Harvey S Kesler to Martin Kesler for 1000 and J Henry Bogir to Delos Keser for 650 with multiple local notes on residents, buildings, pensions and incidents across Elkhart Goshen and Mishawaka areas.
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