15 Mar 1900
Page 1
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Newspaper
North Judson News
Location
North Judson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1900
Page
1
Local items cover arrivals and departures, business ads, and community notes. Mentions include William Casey at Knox, Bert Lightcap’s ad, and various relocations from Lom bard to James town, plus the Standard Oil purchase of Cudahy and Manhattan oil interests in Indiana fields.
August Surma's shoe and harness store burned to the ground Tuesday night, with about thirty pairs of shoes and several Singer sewing machines saved. Loss estimated at 600 to 700 dollars, with 500 dollars insured. building owned by John Wozerkoski and uninsured. Nearby properties preserved as flames raged.
In Knox and surrounding townships Democratic central committee sets April 2 county ticket nomination by delegate convention to be chosen April 21. Detailed township representation listed, with Knox and North Bend among leading delegations. Multiple offices contested or unopposed, including auditor treasurer sheriff and surveyor. Republican plans not yet set. Diphtheria closures affect Medaryville schools. local social events and travel officials noted.
The record cold and shifting forecasts dominated headlines as residents endured a dramatic season. Local notes mention Miss Redlin and John Taylor visiting, while stores advertise jackets and air tight heaters. Commuters and families scattered across Knox and Chicago for errands and visits.
Illinois Sugar Refining Co advertises strong capacity and liberal terms to area farmers inviting them to review contracts before signing elsewhere. It promises to receive beets when shipped, not require storage, and states its financial strength. Community items note St Patrick events and local visits.
Five horse thieves and forgers operated in the Monon region, using aliases James Dixon Tom Ferguson George Baker Marion Jacks and an unknown fifth. They traded stolen horses for cash and forged notes and deeds, fleeing after sheriff scrutiny. Dixon is jailed in Monticello while others are pursued by warrants and monitored across Michigan and nearby counties.
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