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Newspaper
Warsaw Union
Location
Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1901
Page
4
The Warsaw Union notes amid editorials from several papers a push to check industrial monopolies and the rising power of trusts. It cites the coal trust warning of price hikes, remarks on civic duties to aid sufferers, and celebrates Grange growth with state by state membership totals, framing a national debate on economics and reform.
The Massachusetts order praises the library movement founded to aid farmers and notes Brooklyn parks now host summer libraries for visitors. It reports many readers enjoy shade and quiet, with children drawn to books, reducing rough play as reading becomes part of daily park visits and suggests this could spark a new public library mission.
The Indianapolis News reports a campaign by the Association of Spanish-American War Veterans urging Indiana congressmen to push a court of inquiry into Col Harrison's dismissal from the army. They argue the case reflects on Harrison family military service and demand justice, resisting Secretary Root's view of a closed incident. The piece urges continued public pressure until rights and recognition are achieved.
The piece notes political influence favors volunteers over regular army officers awaiting second lieutenant appointments, risking demoralization. It then critiques Britain’s Boer War toll, high costs, uncertain outcome, and shifting global capital, citing England’s shrinking economic edge and Wall Street’s growing role. Lancaster Examiner.
The piece warns that filling military ranks by political influence mirrors Napoleon III era France, where officers owed position to social pull rather than merit. It argues such practice weakens army effectiveness at Sedan and Gravelotte and risks demoralizing Congress and future legislation.
Mrs. T. K. Webb died last Thursday forenoon from a complication of diseases after a long illness. She was a member of the M. I. Church and highly esteemed. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at her residence with Rev. F. M. Stone officiating. Interment followed in Oakwood cemetery.
The Mortuary Record lists Isaac Blackburn a Fulton county resident since 1844 who died last Thursday. Emma Davenport died at South Bend aged 59. August J. Raabe died at South Bend last Friday from peritonitis aged 35. Emil Myers a Columbia City businessman committed suicide, body found in his stable. He was brother to Gus Myers and Mrs Dan Netter of Warsaw and leaves a wife and five children. He was buried Monday afternoon.
Rose Loehr of Milford and Warry Rose of Grand Rapids were wed by Judge Biggs in the courthouse judge's room last Saturday morning. This marks the bride's third or fourth marriage venture. Also notes land for sale eighties including Leedy Springs, six miles east of Warsaw, at favorable terms. Advertising multiple cheap garden supplies and seeds for a special Saturday May 18th sale.
Frank Neff a prize fight figure, out on bail, was re arrested by Marshal Moon on a bench warrant. He asked to post bail and went to a shoe shop to seek bond. After Hendee refused Neft slipped away through a window leaving officers to search the area.
Special Saturday offers include wool twine at 74e per pound adjustable window screens at 25 and 30 cents wire screen cloth at 12 14 15e per yard clothes lines at 10c each lawn mowers at low price soy beans more desirable to raise than cow peas at 1 00 per bu small potatoes for seed at 15c per bu wire nails 8 penny 10 pounds 25e veal oil per gal 10 quart tin pails at 100 each Yours for low prices.
The office records show many Axton subscribers owe a year or more. To fund needed improvements, readers in arrears are asked to settle or remit the sums owed. A prompt payment will be greatly appreciated.
Daniel Shock from York North Dakota arrives in Warsaw to spend time with his ailing father John Shock of North Webster and visit relatives and friends. The article also notes South Carolina’s liquor dispensary system produced no Prohibition votes in last year's election.
An elegant line of couches thirty inches wide and seventy eight inches long with deep tufts six to eight rows and a spring edge. Made with heavy cotton and tow on a heavy canvas duck with a best steel frame and springs. Construction guarantees. See them at A Ringle South Buffalo Street.
Poetic meditation on faces and the passage of time. It contrasts future shadows with present tenderness, noting how dear faces reveal the soul as beauty fades and life darkens, culminating in a reverent view of woman’s life.
A farmer recounts how a mortgage dispute with Ole Simmons led to a hasty marriage to Hanner. Through a scheme involving Si Duke and a plan to move Si to Indiana, the groom gained time on the mortgage and cashed out about $1,500, then wed Hanner to settle the score. The tale appears in the Detroit Free Press.
Notice to members of Kosciusko County Council of a special meeting at the courthouse in Warsaw Indiana on Friday May 24 1991 at 10 oclock. Auditor Melvin A Wilcox signs the notice with official seal.
Public notice from Kosciusko county Indiana states sealed proposals due noon on the stated June day for a school house in District No 6 Turkey Creek township. Plans available at Bank of Syracuse. Bids opened at 8 PM on the specified day. Trustees reserve right to reject any bids. Attest A A Rasor Trustee.
Rev Martin preached at this place Sunday. Charles Hanes has been sick but is improving. Mrs Saner and daughter left for Oklahoma. Miss Meda Patson works for Robert Reed this week. Trulien Rhoades works in Akron. George and Elmer Dreitzler bale hay near Akron. A large number of young folks spent Sunday with Minnie Motts. Troy laundry offers call for and deliver service with first class guarantees. Ford Rodibaugh of Milford and W H Thomas of Atwood authorized to solicit subscriptions and receive arrearages for Tur Union.
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