Crumpacker Nominated Strongly by La Porte Convention
The 10th District Convention at Lay's Opera House in Laporte endorsed Congressman Crumpacker for another term without dissent. The event featured speeches by Hanley and state officials, pledges of unity, and a formal nomination of delegates and electors. Crumpacker's greeting letter to the convention praised Republican support and outlined campaign optimism for 1904 with Roosevelt and Hanley leading the ticket.
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10Th District
Lay
Opera House
Laporte
Judge Crumpacker
Virgil Reiter
Lake County
J. Frack Hanley
Hanley
Congress
Crumnacker
Michigan City
Hanly
U. S
Dan Storms
Lafayette
Sec
Dave Sherrick
Nat. Eil
Hill
C. W. Miller
Ball
Newby
Cochrane
George P. Haywood
Harry Strohm
Kentland
P. O. Small
Moosevelt
Crumpacker
J. Frank Hanley
Ulric Z. Wiley
Benton County
Finley C. Carson
Tuthill
A. K. Sills
White County
J. L. van Atta
Fowler
Goodwine
Warren County
Newton
A. K.sills
American Eagle
Congressman Foregoes Attendance at Tenth District Nomination
In Washington on April 2, 1904 the writer informs the Convention of the Tenth District that due to urgent Congressional work and impending adjournment, after consulting with the Speaker and other leaders, he has decided not to attend the congressional nominating convention this year.
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Washington, D. C
Tenth District
House
Robbed the Grave by Electric Bitters
A Philadelphia man recounts a near-death illness, crediting Electric Bitters with dramatic recovery after doctors gave up. He claims the product "robbed the grave" of another victim and urges readers to try it at 50 cents, guaranteed, at E. T. Scotts drug store.
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John Oliver
Philadelphia
E. T. Scott
Prominent LaPorte Citizen Dies at 81
Meinrad Rumely longtime LaPorte business leader and threshing machine manufacturer died at his State Street home at 3 30 on Thursday March 31 aged 81 Born in Adelsburg Baden February 9 1823 he came to Canton Ohio in 1849 and to LaPorte in 1853 He survived by his wife and eight children Funeral held at St Josephs Catholic Church Monday morning
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Laporte
Meinrad Rumely
State Street
Adelsburg
Baden
Canton
Ohio
America
Laporte County
St. Joseph’s Catholic
Pain Balm Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement pledges Chamberlain's Pain Balm to relieve rheumatism and sprains with a free trial and no cost if it fails. It claims rapid curing of cuts burns frost bite quinsy chest pains and glandular swellings with a 25 and 50 cent price and a warranty on every bottle.
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Chamberlain
Rural free delivery planned for Laporte and Warren counties
Washington reports that rural free delivery systems will be established in Laporte and Warren counties on recommendation of Representative Crumpacker. A special agent will be assigned to work in these counties soon, with the system starting in Laporte followed by Warren.
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Washington
Laporte
Warren
Crumpacker
Warren County
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised for Thorough Healing
A testimonial touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns sores bruises cuts boils ulcers and skin eruptions. Priced at 25 cents it is guaranteed to satisfy by EE T Scott Druggiat.
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Bucklen
EE. T. Scott Druggiat
Clean Up Spring Push to Clear Winter Debris
Spring has arrived and with it a call to clean up as snow melts. Sun and rising water expose cans ashes and rubbish left from winter. Prompt raking and clearing will improve appearance and sanitary conditions for the home beautiful movement.
How to Warn Off an Attack of Rheumatism
A West Virginia woman describes chronic spring rheumatism improving after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. She reports immediate relief after first application and ongoing use prevents flare ups, recommending keeping a bottle at home. Sold by ET Scott.
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Josie McDonald
Man
Logan County
West Va
Scott
Circuit Court Notes Reports of Appeals and Guardianship
Notices of appeals were given in cases including W F Porter versus J F Sieberling Co and others. John H Trump is declared of unsound mind and a guardian will be appointed. The court handled a $968 judgment in a suit over notes and security for the Miller estate. The Re New U company seeks name change to Dr Reeder Food. Warden Reid and State Agent Rafferty appeared, and Gorham was ruled under reformatory jurisdiction and sent to Jeffersonville. Divorce and Michigan City payment cases were also addressed.
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W. F. Porter
J. F. Sieberling & Co
Alvira Towner
Berhart Sielow
John D. Stoner
Theodore Swift
John H. Trump
Circuit Court
John Bauer
William Miller
Charles E. Miller
Minnie Helt
A. P. Andrew, Jr., & Son
Jacob H. Fuller
Bieger
St. Joseph Coun County
Starke County
Laporte
Fuller
Re-New-U
Company of
Dr. Reeder Food Company
Herbert Gorham
State Prison Board
Reformatory
Gorham
Reformatory Board
J. D. Reid
Rafferty
Jeffersonville
Mary Levendoski
Joseph Levendoski
Nellie Cook
Michigan City
Fred H. Cook
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy
An advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease requiring constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio is billed as the only constitutional cure, with a $100 reward for failure to cure and tablets called Hall's Family Pills also advertised.
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Hall
F.J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Beleaguered Beaumont Husband Fined for Shoe Toss
Justice Jonathan Snook fined James Hines $10 plus costs after he threw a shoe at his wife in what witnesses called an expression of love in Beaumont Texas. The case notes threats to kill and a four inch Dirk knife found on his person. Mrs Hines alleges repeated abuse, while Hines claims the shoe toss was playful and accidental.
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Jonathan Snook
James Hines
Beaumont
Texas
Hines
Snook
Indiana
Special Trains To California S50 Round Trip
Special personally conducted trains run to San Francisco and Los Angeles via the Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line. Depart Chicago and eastern points April 26 and 27 with stopovers at Denver Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City. $50 round trip from Chicago with low rates from all points. Tickets valid on The Overland Limited with daily service and through routes. Write A H Waggener 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago Illinois for itineraries.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Union Pacific & North Western
Chicago
Denver
Colorado Springs
Salt Loke City
Missouri River
A. H. Waggener
Fifth Avenue
Prominent Laporte Boy Caught in Bowling Alley Robbery
A son of a leading Laporte family was caught Tuesday night robbing a Sheldon bowling alley. The youth and his father sought to settle privately. the lad was released pending an adjustment as papers withheld his name to avoid a sensational public case.
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Sheldon
Laporte
Jack Protsman
Protsman
Obituaries of Jesse Morris Martin S Johnson and Mrs Brandis
Jesse Morris aged 78 died March 30 at his Michigan City home. He was Wayne County native and blind for thirty years. his wife, brother, four daughters and three sons survive. Martin S Johnson, longtime county resident, died March 29 at his Waterford area home after months confined indoors. his wife, two daughters and two sons survive. Mrs. William Brandis, Union Mills resident, died March 29 aged 75. married in 1860. two sons and six daughters survive.
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Jesse Morris
Michigan City
Wayne County
Martin S. Johnson
Waterford
Wm. Brandis
Union Mills
Cure for six month cough advertised by Lineville dealer
A local Lineville Alabama vendor Haynes Parker & Co states a customer with a six month severe cough was cured after using one and a half bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. E T Scott also offers the product. The blurb promises perfect satisfaction with the trade.
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Chamberlain
Haynes Parker: &Co
Lineville
Ala
E. T. Scott
Indiana Crop Totals Show Large 1903 Yields
B F Johnson reports Indiana farm output for 1903 reaches 143,059,459 bushels of corn and 27,713,357 bushels of wheat. Hay totals reach 1,653,531 tons of timothy and 1,779,485 tons of clover. Butter production hits 33,122,182 pounds and cheese at 630,488 pounds. Much of the crop feeds the nation and is exported abroad.
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Indiana
B. F. Johnson
Sureauot
United States
Johnson
England
Foley's Kidney Cure Advertises Health Benefit
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure claiming it cures kidney and bladder diseases in all forms and strengthens kidneys to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes if taken timely. Sold by E. T. Scott.
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Foley
Bright
E. T. Scott
Manager Wanted for Trustworthy House in Chicago
Solicits a reliable person to manage business in this country and adjoining territory. Earn $20.00 weekly plus expenses, paid by check from headquarters. Permanent position. Apply to 810 Cygmo Block, Chicago Illinois.
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Cygmo Block
Chicago
Illinois
Foley's Honey and Tar Threatened by Imitations
Foley & Co Chicago originated Honey and Tar as a lung remedy and threat to imitators. The advertisement warns against substitutes and claims no other preparation gives the same satisfaction. It is mildly laxative contains no opiates and is safe for children and delicate persons. Sold by E. T. Scott.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
E. T. Scott
Seed Oats for Sale Inquiries from Valparaiso Indiana
Seed oats advertised for sale with two seed lots described as Northern grown. Prospective buyers are urged to write for samples and price or call the office in Valparaiso at 31 Way Higley Grain Co. The contact lists C. F. Alligen of Westville Indiana.
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Valparaiso
Higley Grain Co
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Congressional
Tenth
McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Govenor
Roosevelt
E. D. Crumpacker
E.T. Scott
Westville
M. C. News
Knights of Pythias
Knights of
Rathbone
Circuit Court Notes
Scvust's
California
Gough
Foley’s
C. F
Alligen
Westville, Ind
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