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Newspaper
Warsaw Union
Location
Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1903
Page
4
A Warsaw Union column extols John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, as a wise discreet leader with the people's interests at heart. It contrasts him with fraudulent labor “friends” and urges more labor leaders like him to command public respect and listening to workers.
A historical critique argues that Democratic calls for elastic currency faced contrasts with Aldrich’s Republican bill favoring bank interests. It contends government securities would be replaced by bonds from cities and railroads, risking insecurity. The piece also lambastes lawmakers for proposing steep salary raises for presidents, governors, and officials, noting ample talent and previous pay levels.
A call for public servants to accept just compensation and avoid extravagance. The writer argues private citizens bear costs of living and urges lawmakers to reject extravagant salaries and avoid wasteful or harmful legislation. Emphasizes returning to simple democratic ideals and restraining public spending.
W H Kingery's dry goods firm reports late week purchases in Chicago of spring merchandise for its W H Kingery & Co store. The notice highlights new carpets and wattings, latest styles, and quality, with a guarantee of truth in representation and fair treatment for all customers. It claims to be the largest exclusive dry goods store in the county with wide selections available.
Probate proceedings confirm sale of deceased Sarah Shenefield real estate. Aaron D Heckman named administrator to purchase a monument for the estate. Final exhibits filed include guardians and executors for Mandy Bowser Charles Hover and John W. Humble. Will of William B Taylor recorded naming executor William E. Thomas and devising 200 cash to Thomas Taylor and Sarah Jones with shares in John Bowman estate in England. The real estate sale proceeds will be divided equally between Thomas Y Taylor and Isaiah Jones after debts are paid.
The Washington Post reports Congressman Loudenslager teased friends with a playful claim about sticking out his tongue to touch his ear. AML doubter bet on impossibility, but Loudenslager demonstrated the feat, winning bets among those gathered.
Ensign Clarence Arnold returns home after three years in the service with travels to the Philippines and Venezuela. John Coy takes a position at Nappanee. Elder Whitz of Lafontaine to lead revival at the Christian church starting next Sunday. Brethren church meetings end with twenty three accessions. Rev Gsuchenaur conducts revival in Warsaw. A Tweedry band concert drew a large eager crowd. A fire alarm readiness remains for the hungry who threaten peaceful homes. Attorney S J North resumes street presence. Washington's birthday observed quietly. Dave Hill of Nappanee to become Milford citizen. P H Clayton becomes implement salesman for Stump Bros. Pell remains a hustler. Homer Lay of Leesburg works at C J Smith’s barber shop. Ed Long travels from Leezburg on business. Roy Brown finds work in Bremen. Bennie Freeman, employed at Elkhart, visits Milford. Michael Welhaum arrives from LaPorte.
Baptist meetings at Yellow Creek church closed last week and the Mutual telephone line will be extended west and north adding three subscribers when weather allows. Suffering rheumatism and illnesses keep several residents home. James Blue Jr and family suffer from measles. Viola Morgan is very ill with pneumonia contracted with measles. A stave and heading plant will move due to timber scarcity. school begins but attendance is low. George Kesler sold his town home and bought 80 acres of land.
Walter Hurd remains on the sick list. Wm Cook visited his sister Mrs George Robinson Sunday. John Cummings called on his sister Mrs Mahlon Fifer Sunday. Chries Gill of Warsaw visited relatives Saturday. Ira Long and wife from near Leesburg visited Mrs Longs parents P B Troup and wife Sunday. Joseph Dundebarger visited Jacob Kirkendall Saturday. John Kirkendall and wife visited F C Jolson and family Sunday. Henry Nine and wife visited his brother Mike Nine near Leesburg Sunday. Ralph Gunter and wife Saturday with F L Troup and wife Moss Stella Andrew visited Mrs Lemuel Lee Sunday. John Turd visited friends in Milford Saturday and Sunday. A J Meek and wife Lawn nee Stevens and wife visited John Stevens and family Sunday. Fred Bowser and family of Union Street visited Ed Knepper and family Sunday. James Kelley’s family down with measles. Jacob Kirkendall Jr visited Richard Raokin and wife Sunday.
Members of Atwood Lodge No 326 Knights of Pythian express sorrow over the death of Robert C Murphy. They extend sincere sympathy to his family, commend them to divine mercy, and authorize copies for the family, lodge records, and publication in newspapers. Signed Co M Miunure J E Joux La
A playful verse lists name options from Medora to Hortense and Elaine before finally settling on Jane. The piece mirrors old style humor and a family decision moment captured by the Atlanta Constitution.
Various travel promotions list cheap tickets and very low rates for trips across the United States via the Big Four route. Schedules mention departures on multiple dates through spring 1903 and offer excursions to states from Alabama to Wyoming, including California and Colorado, with information on inland and coastal itineraries and return options.
A chameleon kept in a cage blends with grass and flowers, its color shifting to hide among greenery. Its eyes move in opposite directions, giving it a dual, watchful gaze as it remains mostly still, except for a tongue flick to catch occasional flies.
Jay Gould hated drinkers and this dislike has passed to his children, notably Anna Countess de Castellane. A young man asked if she would marry a drunkard who only drinks now and then, and she retorted with a parallel question about stealing only pockets now and then.
London editor and wit Lahouchere once frequented Monte Carlo and followed a plan of play known as Lahouchere. A recent inquiry prompted him to remark that many millions have been won through it, specifically by M. Hane, owner of the rambling enion.
An old advertisement claims constipation causes headaches pimples and liver troubles and touts Bailey’s Laxative Tablets as a cure. The Lakeside Medicine Co. of Chicago markets 7 and 26 cent chocolate coated tablets. F C Lynch sells them locally.
Reduced fare notices announce seasonal ticket sales from Chicago to Montana Idaho Oregon Washington and British Columbia starting September 1 with daily runs through October 1902. Inquiries directed to C Hill at DPLA Chicago and Jax Pond Milwaukee for details. Also notes a sleeper route from Cincinnati to Charleston via Queen & Crescent and Southern Railway leaving 6:05 pm daily. A separate winter period offers speed rate to Washington Idaho Montana and British Columbia with maps and routes to O CO till Chicago district office.
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