Opening display of milli nery lace curtains and draperies
The event showcases ladies misses and children milli nery with a special exhibit of lace curtains and draperies. Prices range from four fifty to two hundred per pair for various lace curtains and curtains in net Irish Point Notting ham and other renowned styles. A new line of grill work pedestals corners and grooved grills for portieres is in stock. March carpet sale continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxony
Brussels
Nottingham
Land ownership dispute over Donaldson lineage in Lawrence County
In Indiana a court battles over land once owned by George Donaldson who settled in 1860 and bought 180 acres two miles east of Mitchell. The state argues Donaldson was an alien at his death so property cannot pass by inheritance to kin. The land valued at 6 000 to 8 000 dollars due to timber. Lower court favored the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torney
Lawrence
George ‘Donaldson
Scotland
Lawrence County
Donaldson
Alabama
George Donaldson
Independent phone lines reach Chicago via South Bend
South Bend shows a new independent telephone network linking northern Indiana to Chicago. Free service South Bend to Mishawaka and an independent line to Mishawaka commence, with a westward line planned to LaPorte and entry into Chicago via Hammond. A LaPorte company may be formed to manage the old independent line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
South Bend
Indiana
Mishawaka
LaPorte
Hammond
J. M. van Fleet
Elkhart
Elkhart County
Gypsy Camp Trick Ends With Lost Money in Elwood Court
Fred Billings, a young man known in Elwood Indiana, visited a Gypsy camp out of curiosity. A dusky belle promised a great fortune if he held five dollars for sight. She then snatched the bill from his hand and refused to return it, leaving him fooled and penniless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Ind
Fred Billings
Billings
Uniform Flag Bearers for Monument Dedication
The Indianapolis committee plans uniformed flag bearers for the May dedication ceremony. State regiments have not reported officers of their regimental associations, hindering communication about the event details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Blatchley
Lunatic Put Rail on Track Near Indianapolis
Geo Bridgeford aged nineteen was indicted for placing a rail across the Big Four tracks three miles north of Indianapolis. An insanity commission had already declared him insane and he was confined in a private sanitarium. He will be sent to the central hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Geo. Bridgeford
Grand Jury
Bridgeford
Central Hospital
Otis Priest Elevated As Monsignore Expected Soon
In LaPorte Indiana on March 12 a Vatican move to name Rev Father Raskiewicz parish priest at Otis a monsignore will be announced from Rome soon after Easter. The honor follows a petition by many priests. Raskiewicz born in Poland in 1822 was ordained in 1847. A large Otis clergy gathering marked his golden jubilee five years ago.
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Otis
LaPorte
Ind
Vatican
Father Raskiewicz
Rome
Poland
Fire destroys two Kenwood houses. horses shod delay response
Two houses burned on Kenwood avenue near noon as a blacksmith shop six blocks away finished horses for engine company 14, leaving Kenwood without adequate fire protection. Residents urge the city to send an extra horse to prevent future delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Kenwood Avenue
Engine Company No. 14
Indiana fire safety bill aims to cut rates 30 percent
Auditor Hart in Indianapolis says the next legislature will see a bill to create a state fire marshal and hold individuals and landlords liable for losses from preventable fires. The measure targets carelessness and seeks to reduce fire insurance costs by more than 30 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Hart
Indiana
Newcomb Arrested After Court Judgment in Beating Incident
George O Newcomb seized a chair after judgment in Justice Smocks court in favor of U S Beckman. He struck Beckman on the shoulder but was restrained by four constables who dragged him away. Newcomb was fined one dollar and costs for assault and battery and sent to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
George O. Newcomb
To Plant a Forest Indianapolis March 12 1913
W H Freeman secretary of the state board of forestry travels to Logansport to instruct Q A Myers on planting 13500 black locust trees on Cass county waste land. Trees will be four feet apart and grown for railroad ties and fence posts. Freeman sees over two thousand acres in Indiana this year planted with this timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
W. H. Freeman
State Board of Forestry
Logansport
Q. A. Myers
Cass County
Freeman
Indiana
Tragic death in Richmond as Clara Johnson jumps into lake
Miss Clara Johnson daughter of the late Peter Johnson a leading businessman dies by suicide at the city park lake. She drove to the park with her sister. while the sister looked away Johnson disappeared and was found dead in the water despite rescue efforts. Ill health has been blamed for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Clara Johnson
Peter Johnson
Miss Johnson
Indiana Limestone Likely for Indianapolis Public Buildings
Prospect grows that Indiana limestone will be used in Indianapolis public buildings. Rankin and Kellogg, the building architects, favor Secretary Shaw on Indiana limestone while the supervising architect of the treasury still favors granite. Formal decision expected in early April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Rankin & Kellogg
Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw
Supervising Architect of the Treasury
Kokomo City Hospital Assoc Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation for the Kokomo City Hospital association were filed yesterday in Indianapolis. The capital stock is $15,000 and incorporators are William H. McClurg, John H. Ross, Addison F. Armstrong, John W. Cooper, and John A. Jay, all of Kokomo.
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New Kokomo Hospital
Indianapolis
Ind
Kokomo City Hospital Association
William H. McClurg
John H. Ross
Addison F. Armstrong
John W. Cooper
John A. Jay
Burns denies sale of LaPorte Michigan City line franchise
J J Burns of Goshen asserts he has no intention to dispose of the LaPorte Michigan City line franchise and will build the road. He says reports of his trying to sell are false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte, Ind
J. J. Burns
Goshen
LaPorte- Michigan City Line
Reward for Catarrh Cure Mentioned by Hall’s Firm
An old advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall and Hall’s Catarrh Cure. The notice lists Chenwy & Co of Toledo Ohio as proprietors and promises a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Peruna praised by Illinois women in testimonials
A collection of endorsements from Chicago area women praising Peruna for relief of female ailments and general health. Miss A Brady Miss Millie Baker Mrs Nellie Blyler and others report improved energy, reduced pain, and restored strength after using Peruna. Dr Hartman offers free summer consultations to potential patients through The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio.
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Ilinois Woman's Alliance
Miss A. Brady
Illinois Woman’s Alliance
Indiana Avenue
Chicago
A. Brady
Millie Baker
East Ohio Street
Til
Nellie Blyler
Twentieth Street
Ladies of the
Pernna
W. A. Allison
Peoples’ Hospital
Sheffield Avenue
Hartman
Peruna Medicine ‘Co
Columbus
Ohio
Conrad Kantz Buried at Zion as Early settler of the Community
Conrad Kantz was laid to rest at Zion Sunday aged 70 after dying at his son Asher Kantz’s home near Cassopolis Michigan. He served 35 years in the Masons who conducted graveside services. Moving within the community continues with several residents planning relocations.
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Conrad Kantz
Zion
Mr. Kantz
Asher Kantz
Cassopolis
Michigan
Masons
Clemon Kegerreis
Kinney Avenue
Clemon
John Stout
Ohio
Lloyd Dills
J. Barker
Chicago
J. P. Bickel
D. S. Moyer
Elkhart
Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills Marketed For Sleeplessness
A health advertisement extols Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a safe remedy for sleeplessness and nervous conditions, criticizing opiates and claiming gentle soothing sleep helps restoration. It cites Mrs J W Clark of Elkhart Indiana reporting recovery after paralysis.
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A.W. Chase
J. W.clark
Monroe Street
Elkhart, Ind
Ellsworth Granted Bail in First Circuit Case
Harl Ellsworth of Woodstock freed on bail of 8000 by Judge Arthur Frost in Rockford Illinois after habeas corpus action. Bondsmen Fremont Hay and J B Hakes signed the bond. Ellsworth left with sheriff and lawyers. Advertisement for wheat price at Elkhart City Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Ill
Harl Ellsworth
Woodstock
Arthur H. Frost
Young Ellsworth
Henry Keyes
McHenry County
Frost
Fremont Hay
Woolstock
J. B. Hakes
Seneca Township
Businessman J M Francis Found Dead Near Bridge
J M Francis a prominent Fond du Lac businessman was found dead near the Second Street bridge on March 12. Police believe he fell from the bridge as his neck was broken. He was 70 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond du Lac
Wis
J. M. Francis
Second Street
Fire Insurance Rates Raised in Western States
Chicago report states the Union will raise fire insurance rates in eighteen western states by 25 percent this spring as its western jurisdiction takes effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union
Farms For Sale in Milford Indiana by Owner Omar F Neff
A local owner offers multiple farms for sale in northern Indiana including 40 60 100 125 160 200 and 320 acre tracts. Properties feature level clay loam soils tiled buildings orchards and timber with contact to discuss particulars. Milford area Indiana. 14-17. Omar F Neff owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Milford
Ecori Big County
Omar. F. Neff
Nicaragua Seeks London Loan for Rail Project
Rumors from Managua report negotiations in London for a 2.5 million dollar gold loan to support the Nicaraguan government’s narrow gauge railroad system.
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Nicaragua
Managua
London
Gun
Rilroads
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Roy Sayers
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Frank Sprencl
Davidson
Burns
Allison
Millie Bar
W.A
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Osolo
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William Cook
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L. H. Welter
Gust Yohn
Henry White
Jonathan Rousch
John Detwiler
Roy Kinney
Roy Ulrich
Iowa
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Charles Meyers
Addison Watts
Joe Boltinghouse
Ellsworth
Muariler
Burrell & Morgan
Elkhart City
DR. Bolan
Bolan
Columbia Hotel
R. M. Johnson
J.B. Osborne
Johnson & Osborne
Dereasselon
U.S. Flag Building
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Main St
National’ Aeake
For” ‘Lake
Fox Lake
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Kwang-Si
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