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Newspaper
Warsaw Union
Location
Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1901
Page
4
The Warsaw Union notes Ohio Democrats nominating James Kilgourne as standard bearer and Henry Watterson’s wish for another Democratic victory. It also comments on growing interest in beautifying rural districts and the value of farming near prosperous cities as a stable pursuit.
Augustus W. Martin once a prominent Democratic leader and ex congressman died in poverty at Marion Soldiers Home. His career showed the uncertain prospects of politics as a profession and he had long suffered in obscurity.
The excerpt cites Lord Macaulay arguing that people should not be denied liberty until they are fit to use it. It then links this idea to supporters of government policy who oppose Filipino freedom, suggesting they employ the same logic.
The For Wayne Sentinel opposes naming Samuel M. Ralstin of Boone County as state Democratic chairman. It argues he is too valuable to wear out in a demanding post, though it notes his proven ability and suggests he deserves a higher, more rewarding office. The piece references Ohio Democratic platform reforms and broader political themes.
A Rural New Yorker issue notes a Seneca County bank failed after a drought in farm values. Mortgages were written when farms sold for 75 dollars an acre, now 40 dollars. April collections showed a 50,000 dollar shortfall. The piece links farmer prosperity to overall economic health and warns of agricultural depressions. The Indiana board of charities and correction publishes a quarterly bulletin with articles on township relief, poor asylum management, care of the feeble minded, child saving, and guardianship. the Indiana board address by W C Ball of Terre Haute is praised as valuable.
A critical stance on Indiana's minimum wage law for teachers arguing it ties pay to exam grades, ignores classroom merit, enables biased grading, and forces trustees to fund a fixed wage scale. It warns the measure will shorten terms, raise taxes, and strain township finances beyond current levels.
The piece argues that trustees try to employ teachers with the lowest grade licenses to meet a minimum wage and suggests this may yield inferior service at times. It calls for pay to reflect service, governed by supply and demand and school fund constraints, and urges reform by the next legislature to repeal or modify the law to remove unsatisfactory features.
Dan IL Bitner of Chicago, after vacationing with Geo Moon at Eagle Lake Wisconsin, returned with a fine catch. He and his wife Mrs Bitner, staying several weeks, hosted a fish dinner for friends Monday evening at Geo Moon's residence near the westward school building. The modest gathering was enjoyed by all attendees.
James Kindal of North Webster died at the county infirmary Sunday afternoon at about 73. He had been ill for two months. Interment was at North Webster. Also notes about remedies and a mass meeting in New Paris regarding a Turkey Creek ditch project with farmer objections. Plus railroad excursion promos to Buffalo with Big Four Route and Rainbow City exposition details.
Excursion tickets to Buffalo for the Pan American Exposition go on sale May 6 with special fares good returning to October 31. A second return ticket option covers fifteen days including the sale date. Additional special low fare excursions are on May 7 14 21 and 28 with five day return limits. Tickets allow stop overs at Lakewood and Jamestown and details are available from Pennsylvania Lines ticket agents.
Emil Crist was arrested in Justice Young's court for possessing a fish net. His trial was set for 9 a.m. but postponed to 10:30 a.m. to impanel a jury. Crist fled before the jury could be sworn, leaving the case unresolved. John Brosnan pled guilty in Justice Kiler's court to assault and battery and paid 32.30 after fines and costs. The Rochester Sentinel notes skepticism toward mining and oil stock ads and urges farmers to avoid such investments focusing on live stock instead.
The office notes many Tr Union subscribers owe a year or more in arrears. To finance needed improvements, all indebted readers are asked to call and settle or remit amounts due. Mr. McDonald succeeds the late engineer Davies as civil engineer on the B. and O. grade at Milford, following Davies's death after a train struck a hand car he stood on.
A new schedule effective May 26, 1901, lists War-saw station departures for the East and West. East trains include No. 6 at 3:15 a.m., No. 22 at 11:18 a.m., No. 20 at 3:11 p.m., No. 4 at 6:23 p.m., No. 38 at 9:20 p.m., and No. 24 at 10:27 p.m. West trains include No. 37, No. 21 at 11:31 a.m. and 9:32 p.m., No. 9 at 5:24 p.m., and No. 15 at 4:36 a.m. A flag stop for Chicago passengers is noted. For details contact J. L H. Lones, Ticket Agent.
A letter from John Beam of West Middlesex Pennsylvania extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as the best and only effective remedy for dyspepsia after trying many preparations. The note also mentions a promotion for old pewers under carpets and a solicitation for the product at the office.
Warsaw markets show cattle Hoge sheep and spring lambs priced alongside grain quotes. Prices listed as 8 26 40 reflect market figures for these commodities.
Attorney Anthony Deahl of Goshen transacted business in Warsaw Wednesday. Judge and Mrs. Osborn of Loveland Colorado and Mrs. Scott of Ft. Collins are visiting Warsaw guests of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Conrad. Goshen board of education names Edgar C. Winkle to Goshen High math post. Fisher laws and local purchas es highlight a week of busy activity and commerce.
The LHR Mortuary Record lists multiple obituaries from Indiana towns. Catharine Naylor of Middlbury aged 82 died last Thursday. Edward Secor 28 died last Friday in Elkhart from consumption. Neil Mallen a Watash resident since 1853 died Sunday aged 164 years. James Easton died in South Bend aged 73. Daniel W. Kauffman of South Bend aged 81 died Monday from neuralgia. Jane Avery of South Bend aged 62 died Sunday. Michael Witzel aged nearly 91 died in Elkhart Saturday. I W Replogle of Liberty Township died last Friday from paralysis and prene. Emma Dresser aged 57 died at Valparaiso from cancer. Robert McCanee aged 67 a Plymouth resident for nearly 50 years died Friday night.
Miss Ella Sapp of Jamestown Guilford Co North Carolina suffered monthly pains for three years or more and could not rise without fainting. After trying Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription she improved within two bottles and two months claiming full cure. Lincoln Cory on the A C Cory farm near Syracuse threshed 38 bushels of crimson clover seed from one bushel sown June 15 1900.
Our Lady Representatives recruit women to handle advertising and sales of medicine across counties. Agents may work full or spare time, receive advertising and exclusive territory, and earn from 700 to 1000 dollars yearly. Address provided for applicants.
The Pennsylvania Lines participate in the Pan American Exposition coverage with rail interests and regional display. Details focus on transportation tie ins and regional corporate presence during the Exposition period.
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