Westville Girl Gains Literary Fame From Salem Roots
Mary Irving Keith of Westville, raised near Plymouth Rocks, gains notice for her poem in the Boston Sunday Journal and her first book Betty Bottles praised as a quaint volume for children. The piece notes her early study, family life, and rise toward literary promise from Wesville.
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Westville
Plymouth Rocks
Old Bay State
Boston Sunday ‘Journal
Betty Bottles
Wesville
Little Folke
Mary
A Book With a Purpose The Men Behind the Bars
Rav R H Sander's new book examines prison life and the convict world through the author’s twelve years as chaplain. It recounts interviews with notable criminals and a reform wave in prison discipline, praised for absorbing storytelling and moral focus. The book costs $1.00 and is available via Mrs A S Culbertson in Weetville.
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Rav
R .H. Sander
Rev. Sander
Sanders
M.E
Flo
Culbertson
Weetville
Highway Hauling Law Aims To Curb Soft-Road Damage
The legislature passed Senate bill 360 amending Section 0479 1901 to curb heavy hauling on soft roads. It requires including driver weight with vehicle and load, reduces maximum transport weights for narrow and wide tires, and grants police powers to arrest violators. The act took effect March 9.
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Senate
Byrne
Supervisora
Hall
Circuit Court verdict in Stauffer versus Lindenthal
In the case of H A Stauffer against I B Lindenthal on contract the jury awarded $360 to the plaintiff. The Herald notes the Almer receivership case will not reach the supreme court. The judge sustained part of the plaintiff’s motion to dismiss. costs through January 24 1903 taxed to Aimer. The receiver’s attorney was allowed. The will of Magnus Johnson was probated leaving specific bequests to his sister Mrs C J Ecklund and brothers Andrew and Carl Johnson in Sweden, remainder to his wife. E G Linquest is named executor. will dated April 16 1902.
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H. A. Stauffer
I. B. Lindenthal
Herald
Almer
Supreme Court
Richter
Aimer
Magnus_ Johnson
C. J. Ecklund
Laporte
Andrew Johnson
Sweden
Cerl Johnson
Linquest
Anton Dobyzkovaki
Tuller J. Woodard
Brant
Etherington
Anton Dobyzkoski
Tuller E. Woodard
End of Great Struggle Over Calumet Canal Contract
The Hammond city fight with eastward railroads over canals connecting Lake Michigan to Indiana harbors ends with Chicago contract. Attorney General Miller and Hammond area landowners spent large sums in a decade long battle. Projected ten year growth could reach 1,000,000 people and huge tax wealth for Indiana.
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Hammond
Trunk Line
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Indiana City
Indiana Harbor
Indiana
Charles Miller
Indiana Treasury
Attack of Whooping Cough Relief Cited by Kansas City Mother
Mrs Ellen Harrison of 300 Park Ave Kansas City MO shares that her two children suffered whooping cough with dangerous nosebleeds during paroxysms. After trying various remedies a family physician prescribed Foley's Honey and Tar and the children improved from the first dose, which they credit with saving their lives.
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Ellen Harrison
Park Ave
Kansas City
Foley
Story Of The Flowers by Felix Ostmann
A new piano piece by Felix Ostmann promises rich harmony and charming melody yet remains accessible. Available from music dealers. list price 60 cents. published by Lyon & Healy in Chicago.
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Felix Ostmann
Lyon & Healy
Chicago
Indiana Monuments Dedication Plans At Shiloh Park
The Indiana Shiloh National Park Commission announces dedication of the regimental and battery monument at Pittsburg Landing on April 6 and 7 1903 the 41st anniversary. Special trains leave Indianapolis on Saturday April 4 at 7 15 p m to Danville Tennessee with steamboat hotel accommodations and $10 payments to cover travel and meals.
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Indiana Shiloh
Tenn
Pittsburg Landing
Park
W. W. Richardson
Pennsylvania Line
Indianapolis
Ind
Lodiana
Tennessee
Hudson
Southland
Danville
Louisville & Nashville R. R
D. P. A. Pennsylvannia Line
Louisville
They Dagmed Up the Drain on Rural Road
A dispute over dumping rocks into a natural drain led Ed Jardine to order work halted. Tetslaff and son Roman fled to Valparaiso where Jardine was arrested and bonded to keep the peace. A Saturday hearing is set in Valparaiso amid local tension over similar acts by the Tetalaffa family.
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Tetslaff
Roman
Ed Jardine
Valparaiso
Jardine
Tetalaffa
Justice Court Notoriey
Pneumonia Threat Fades With Foley's Honey and Tar
Claims the remedy stops coughing and heals lungs preventing pneumonia. Advises timely use and warns against substitutes. Sold by all dealers.
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Foley
The Song of the Fire Engine From Boston Journal
A playful poem celebrating firemen, their brave work and train of bells. It follows a fire engine crew racing through streets dodging danger to protect homes and children with pride. The verses depict a determined driver, stoker, and chief racing to the fire and returning triumphant.
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Dong
Tam
Fire Kings
Boston Sunday Journal
City Judge Sentenced to Five Years for Embezzlement
Elkhart city judge Charles B. Henderson received a five year term in the northern penitentiary for embezzling 656 belonging to his ward William Snyder, son of war veteran David Snyder. Bond dispute and failed restitution followed, while Henderson’s family life and a past teleturian invention color his profile.
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Charles B. Henderson
Elkhart
Henderson
William
David Snyder
Chronic Bronchitis Cured by Foley's Honey and Tar
A Montmorenci Indiana man Joseph Coffman claims ten years of chronic bronchitis left him unable to speak above a whisper. After failed remedies his employer advised Foley's Honey and Tar, which he credits with a near miraculous cure. He notes others followed his recommendation with satisfaction. sold by all druggists.
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Joseph Coffman
Montmorenci
Ind
Foley
Cough Remedy Quickly Heals Six Month Ailment
A customer suffering a six month severe cough was cured by one and a half bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after using two bottles. The firm Haynes-Parker & Co. in Louisville Alabama endorses the medicine and notes it gives perfect satisfaction with their trade. For sale by E. T. Scott.
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Chamberlain
Haynes-Parker & Co
Louisville
Ala
E. T. Scott
Try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
For sale by E. T. Scott, druggist. The advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best physic and urges readers to purchase from the local druggist.
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Chamberlain
E. T. Scott
New Law Sets Assessor Salaries by Township Size
A new measure adjusts township assessor pay based on population. Assessor duties extend year round and annual salaries range from 200 to 3500 dollars, with minimums and caps set by commissioners. The act, effective March 9, was passed by the last legislature.
Leesville man saved by King's New Discovery for consumption
W H Brown of Leesville Ind survived a feared death when Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption relieved him instantly and led to a cure. Similar cures of consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip are reported. Price 50 and 100. EB T Scott druggist guarantees. Trial bottles free.
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Leesville
Ind
W. H. Brown
EB. T. Scott
Jackson Center Community Notes Add Small Town Jitters
Willie Dormant faces a severe heart condition and heads to Long Beach for treatment. Neva Link suggests a Barnie for the homestead. Harry Beach plans marriage to a Swedish bride in November. Frank Burner’s quilt wins at the raffle. Guy Wolfe still visits Roe Hill’s livery but gardens flowers. Elvin Link visits the city often. Vennie Beach is ill but looking well. Vennie and George got lost in Sky.
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Willie
Long Beach
Neva Link
Neva
Harry Beach
Sweden
Harry
Frank Burner
Guy Wolfe
Roe Hill
Elvin Link
Elvin
Vennie Beach
Nothing Like Experience Remedies Cholera Message
An old advertisement notes the value of real experience over hearsay and promotes Chamberlain's Celic Cholera Morbus Diarrhoea Remedy. The sales line claims the remedy provides quick relief after a severe illness and is offered by E. T. Scott, a local druggist.
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Chamberlain
E. T. Scott
Swygart Will Contest Involving $200000 Estate
In St Joseph county circuit court and Laporte circuit court Rose Bowles of Elkhart and other heirs seek to set aside the will of George Swygart disposing of a $200000 estate. The case is postponed to next term due to illness of interested parties and the will leaves most to sons Jobs and Edward Swygart.
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Swygart
St. Joseph County
Laporte
Rose Bowles
Elkhart
George Swygart
South Bend
Saya the Herald
Eons
Jobs
Edward Swygart
Health board quarantine rules enacted into law
State health board rules on quarantining and infectious disease treatment were enacted into law by the late legislature and now in force as an emergency measure. Penalties for violations are heavy fines. health officers are held accountable.
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State Health Board
April Showers to Be Plentiful Across the Month
The forecast notes a sequence of storm periods through April with rising temperatures, falling barometers, and frequent rain and thunderstorms. Expect warm spells in the west around the 7th and 17th, with frosts early and a Vulcan storm period to close the month.
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Bhowery
Heaos
Crooked Picture Scheme Defrauds Laporte Residents
Reports in the Herald reveal a three week scam by Chicago canvassers who sold baking powder and promised enlarged family photos. Buyers paid about $2 in advance for frames and prints, then never received the pictures. The total loss exceeds $1,500 with many victims reluctant to come forward.
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Leporte
The
Herald
Chicago
Laporte
Read House Drug Store Endorses Foley's Honey and Tar
Chattanooga druggist Robt. J. Miller of Read House Drug Store writes Foley's Honey and Tar has greater merit than any other cough syrup. He notes rising demand and sales surpassing all other cough syrups combined. Available for sale by all druggists.
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Robt. J. Miller
Read House
Chattanooga Tonn
Foley
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