Prizes to the Farmers Band Concert Plan
A town meeting decided to start weekly Wednesday band concerts for ten weeks and award prizes to country residents bringing in the three largest loads of people outside the corporation. Prizes are trade orders redeemable in North Judson. Committees were formed to raise funds, count leads, and organize jubilees with donations from Morris Shelton of Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Foust
North Judson
Jacob Keller
Ianl Schaitz
William Rees
Elmer Alosher
Otto Altman
Ed Kreis
Morris Shelton
Rochester
Porter Johnson Rumor Ties Chicago Politics to Oklahoma
The Chicago Chronicle reports C Porter Johnson, once a congress candidate in Illinois and famed for rhetoric, allegedly plans to enter the ministry after building a real estate practice in Oklahoma City. The item cites a former state Democratic chair as source and notes Johnson’s Chicago ties, early campaigns with Cleveland, and political roles in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Chronicle
Ahoma City
Johnson
Congress
Illinois
William Lorimer
Chicago
Oklahoma
Democratic State Central Committee
Oklahoma City
Cleveland
Lake
Isla
State Senate
Terie Millinery Bargains and Local Notices
Local items report millinery at low prices, visits to Elkhart and Canaan, and sales ads. Names include Mrs us 2ix, Nan el Smith, Weninger Bros, Friedmann's, Foust's, Outland, Sisson, Jarrett, and Sisson. Community updates cover births, deaths, crops, and a late jail incident in Indianapolis.
New Railroad Coming to Indiana Harbor Route
A Crescent Construction Company plan, led by Leslie Soule, aims to build a direct Indianapolis to Indiana Harbor line, with work starting after franchise grants and target operation by December 1 1905 between Indianapolis and Logansport. Rights of way are largely secured and steel contracts let, signaling a rapid pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Logansport
Chicago
Indiana Harbor
Indianapolis Journal of
Crescent Construction Company
Leslie Soule
Hamilton County
Soule
Argos Wins at 8100 A Large Crowd Witnessed the Horrifying Spectacle
A large crowd witnessed a horrifying spectacle as strong men were made to weep during the Argo contest at 8100. The event drew sharp reactions and raised questions about crowd control and safety at the arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ARGOS
Knox-North Judson Blanked By Argos In Narrow Drive
Argos defeated Knox-North Judson 9 to 0 as Hurst pitched five innings before Schafer relieved. Errors and lack of team play plagued Knox as Argos seized early control and held on for the win. Umpire Jack Tarlton noted steady pitching and timely hits from Lyons and Schafer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox-North Judson
Hurst
Schafer
Kiurst
Argos
E. Smith
Ilvoons ci
Hildenger Lo
Toa Lyons Ss
Wielmlinger Lf
McCarthy
Waldop
J. Smith
Knox-North Judson J. Prinoski
Sf -Q Wilson Cf
Trinosui
Pot Kreis
Bos
Gott
Wilhelm If
Butcher
Hepner
Auth
Knox-N. J
Lyons
Waldo
Jack Tarlton
Knox
Jerry Candys
Chicago
Mrs Samuel Lilly Dies After Brief Illness at 69
Mrs. Samuel Lilly nee Gates of Adams County Pennsylvania died after a brief illness at her San Pierre Indiana home on July 9 1903 aged 69 years 7 days Funeral held at Church of All Saints with a requiem high mass by Rev Father Balke. interment at Catholic Cemetery Survived by husband three sons Henry Samuel and John and daughter Margaret Also notes local notices including land for sale and shipments of pigs and gasoline plant advertisement mentions Lulu Dilts visiting from Whiting with her sister Villa. condition improved but not fully recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Lilly
Gates
Martin Gates
Adams County
Pennsylvania
San Pierre
Indiana
Church of All Saints
Balke
Henry
Samuel
John
Margaret
Lilly
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. Porter Johnson
Mr. Johnson
J. S. Johnson
John Held
Monterey
S. Bybee
Earhart
Eagle Hotel
Jank Trinossi
Citizens Bank
John W. Fuldwider
Caroline A. Alumah
Neupert & Lindefay
Chris Neupert
Wenmeer
Loase
Weninger Cros
Oscar JB. Smith
Ls. Uaviland
Maple Park
Dr. Waddell
Rob Jones
Rob
John Byrnes
Kankakee River
Maud Weninger
Ohio
Helen Collier
Julius 3Anker
Sycamore Street
Keller & Reed
N. A. Morlan
McCormick & Co
Francesville
Round Lake
U. B. Sunday School
Nanel Smith
Elkhart
Weninger Bros
Foust’s
Ralph Gerrell
W. Ua
Outland
Corbitt
Canaan
Friedmann’s
Wheatfield
W. A. Outland
Fred Sisson
South Bend
William Ti. Caldwell
Hebron
Ev. Tannehill
Foust's
Art Jarrett
The
Wabash Railroad
Foust
R. M. Miller
Peters
icCormick & Co
Dbaney Lighteun
Cero
A. Priedmen
Post
John Vogelgesang
Sian Proust
Frank “Rackostelsky
George Street
Marvy Friedman
E. P. Sisson
Ignatz Mictix
Mr. Sisson
W. H. Brown
G. B. McKinney
Lawrenceburg
Hunter
Chi
Cago
Abe Peterson
Sie
Erie Railroad
Fpoust
John Dusei
Isnelish Lake
Gus Thonert
G.B. McKinney
East Main Street
Tfoust
Casa
Fred Kkasch
California
Simon Fendig
Keller
August Spenner
Dent County
Missouri
Ifty
James L. Newhouse
Churchill- White Grain Elevator
Lulu Dilts
Whiting
Mrs
Villa
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