Noted boxing legend Myer-Dilmore clash recalled in North Judson
An 1888 Myer versus McAuliffe bout described from San Francisco Examiner material. The account recalls Billy Myer, AH Kennedy, and financier Harry Gilmore backing, with the fight staged January 14 1888 in North Judson Indiana, ending amid cold crowds and a second story hall over a saloon.
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Frank Blasenko
San Praeisco
Bis Electricas
San Francisco Examiner
Rolf Simith
Burch’hall
Jan. i
Strentor
Billy Myer
AH Kennedy
den Carney
Pack McAuliffe
Chicago
Rick
Wisconsin
Flohier
Game
Willipo
Udis
Demir
Myer
Ater
North Judson
Ind
Drainage Scheme Proposes Broad Land Assessments
A LaPorte circuit court report by drainage commissioners outlines assessments for landowners along the Nankakee valley from South Bend to Marble Ditch to fund rebuilding the Nankakee reclamation and tributary ditches. Legal challenges emerge from Dixon W Place and other landowners in Starke St Joseph and LaPorte counties with lawyers Marvin B E Schrock and F M Vrissal representing affected parties.
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Wankakee
LaPorte Circuit
June Seth
Nankakee
South Bend
Riehheim
Batzke
Starke County
Dixon W. Place
St. Joseph
LaPorte
Walkerton
Marvin BE. Schrock
F. M. Vrissal
Puesburz
LaPorte Superior Court
Harry C. Miller
North Judson
Mallers
Death of Wm Seezeh Wayne township resident
Wm Seezeh a well known Wayne township citizen died Monday morning after months of rheumatism. Born in Poland Germany he lived in the community over 30 years farming Lena Park and conducting a small commission business. Survived by widow and eleven children. Funeral at royal Catholic church with Rev A C Van Rie and Fathers Nowakowski Sehiack. burial in Catholic cemetery.
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Wm. Seezeh
Wayne Township
Poland
Germany
Geo Gud
Lena Park
Bosid
Deing
Royal Catholic Church
A.C. van Rie
Nowakowski
West Hammond
Father Sehiack
Deaccon
Winamae
Roll of Honor coin droppers listed by town
The News notes weekly contributors to the Collection Box. Read names include Fred Timm Medaryville Chas Fanselow San Pierre A H Knosman Knox Ind H C Badenhoop Hammond Ind John Brzezinski Chicago Il Jas V Lain North Judson Ind W H Horton Hammond Ind.
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Fred Timm
Medaryville
Chas. Fanselow
San Pierre
A. H. Knosman
Knox
Ind
H. C. Badenhoop
Hammond
John Brzezinski
Chicago
Jas. V. Lain
North Judson
W. H. Horton
Arcadian Trio Featured At North Judson Chautauqua
The Arcadian Trio selected by Elias Day of the I Lyceum Arts Conservatory Chicago will perform in North Judson Chautauqua August 6 to 11. Baritone violin soprano and contralto present a rippling program. Miss Mildred Morrison, Chicago impersonator and reader, will sing special numbers.
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Elias Day
I Lyceum Arts Conservatory of Chicago
Mildred Morrison
Chicago
The Ball Players Prayer In A Ballpark Lament
A historical prayer implores divine guidance for baseball players to play the game honorably. It asks for focus on the ball, restraint from temptation, staying on base paths, and avoiding errors while amid bush league peers and endless fan scrutiny.
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Lord
Ford
Advertising Value Sparks Sharp Local Debate
A remark on advertising triggers diverse opinions as locals dismiss papers while scandals prompt calls for bold coverage. The author argues papers are read and editors should publish pertinent tales rather than suppress them.
Time To Begin Now A Call To Cheerful Demeanor
A religious exhortation urges readers to project cheerfulness despite troubles. It condemns gloom as harmful to self and society and promotes maintaining a brave, upbeat front. The piece encourages sunshine over despair and resilience in facing misfortune.
Residents visit Michigan City for a pleasant day
Agent McVoy and several families traveled from Bass Station to Michigan City on Friday and Sunday to visit Charlie Malott’s father and brothers. They reported a delightful time during their outing with Miss Minnie Flage Alma Hiatt Vita Spoor Rena Olds Brant Golding and Pete Malott among the group.
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Win Short
Verge and Vern
Chas. Matott
Chas. Ringer
Minnie Flage
Alma Hiatt
Vita Spoor
Rena Olds
Brant Golding
Pete Malott
Michigan City
Charlie Malott
July Fourth Picnic Draws Huge North Judson Crowd
A large crowd of about 2900 attended the Monday Fourth of July picnic at Enterprise Park in North Judson. Francesville and North Judson played two first class baseball games with North Judson winning the afternoon affair 7 to 6. wrestling matches featured Kid Ross and Billy Schrober, with Ross taking the evening falls. The day included a platform dance, fireworks, and band music, all praised by attendees.
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Enterprise Park
North Judson
Francesville
Myers
Hatter
Boyle
Kid Ross
Columbia City
Billy Schrober
Indianapolis
Ross
Schrober
Floya Demmon
Crown Point
Worry Hard Luck, Matty As it happened North Judson
Catch detail shows Peterson baseball game actions with Madsen pitching and Beetham Bowle Michalors stealing bases. Umpires Held and Wey oversee the matchup.
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Matty
North Judson Agus Gypronaud
Judson Bowle
Trinoskes
Foust
Horner
Trinoskey
Viers
Sy Roseman
Madsen
Moore
Dawson
Nelly
Michalors Yit
Shilin Wet
Peterson
Phillips
Melstea
It Happens Once in a While Baseball Box Score
In a game summary McVey struck out twice while Newhart fanned four times. McVey walked three times as Newhart walked four. Beetham stole two bases, Beetham and Boyle also scored on two base hits by Clark. Sacrifice by R Trinoskey accounted for an out.
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McVey
Newhart
Beetham
Boyle
Hudgens
Kruger
Clark
R. Trinoskey
Prancesviav
Ural
Tenven
Krug Mr
Ny Newhart
Nort Judson
Francesville
North Judson
Deetham
Boust
Mawlsen
Akers
Mettier
Roseman
Bird
Engle
Tengen
Meyers
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LaCount
Roepke and Kreuger Families Visit Houck Household
Ed Roepke and family of Hammond and Gust Krueger and family of LaCrosse spent Monday with the E. C. Houck family.
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Ed. Roepke
Hammond
Gust Kreuger
LaCrosse
E. C. Houck
Treue Margaret Cullison Selected to Lead Chautauqua Playground Staff
Treue Margaret Cullison, superintendent of Lincoln Junior Chautauqua, will direct fourteen playground specialists across Indiana, Ohio and Michigan this Chautauqua season. A graduate of Chicago Training School of Playground Workers she has led a district for the American Institute of Child Labor and sits on its administrative board with leaders like David Starr Jordan G Stanley Hall and Ben Lindsey. She authored Mother Gou a Finger Plays for the American Institute of Child Life and is noted as a celebrated storyteller.
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Treue
Margaret Cullison
Linccoln Junior
Chautauana
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Chicago
American Institute of Child Labor
David Starr Jordan
G. Stanley Hall
Ben Lindsey
Miss Cullison
American Institute of Child Life
Gou
When Rain Wreaked Havoc on Spring’s Green Garden
A lament in verse by Walt Mason describing endless rain ruining crops. Crops such as peas beans onions and corn suffer while weeds thrive. Wildlife and people both feel the hardship as the season turns damp and harsh.
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Walt Mason
Salem Town Chaffs Abe Lincoln’s Rise and Bill’s Fame
In a nostalgic tone readers recall Abe Lincoln born in a village’s grocery and river work, later president visited by many at his Springfield tomb. They also mention Bill and the Treasury secretary, referencing hometown jokes and shared history of famed figures.
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Con
Salem
Hint Abe
Tie
United States
Springfield
Bill
le Dazen
Hudson River
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Syr Hohesphony
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Chicago Journal of
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Todd
Aetter
George Rowell
Stuford
North Judson Chautauqua
L. Eaton
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McVoy
Bass Station
First State Bank
State of
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Peterson S&s
Bowle
Michalors
Falls Madsen
Vmpires Held
Wey
Norm Judson Chautaqua
Irene Margaret Cullison
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