First White Child Born in LaPorte County Debate
Historical society discussions trace four claimants for LaPorte County’s first white child born to settlers. Henry Clyburn’s family cites Elizabeth Miriam born July 15 1829 as the county’s first by white settlers, with Arminta M born March 22 1832 also noted among early births.
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Bunnell
The
Historical Society
Benajah S. Fail
Old Settler's Association
LaPorte
General Packard
Chapman
Daniel
Henry “Clyburn
Arminta M
Theodore Armitage
Eac
Westville
Old Settlers’ Association
Abe
Bie
Daniels ‘Histo
First white child births in Laporte County debate
Historians disagree over who was the first white child born to settlers in Laporte County. Conflicting sources place Elizabeth M. Clyburn as the first daughter and Keith Shirley as the first son, with Bensjah S. Fall noted as the first male and Mrs. Theodore Armitage the first female among those alive. The article calls for verifiable records to resolve the timeline.
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Stork
Laporte
Keith Shirley
Aaron
Benajah Stanton
Center Township
Stantons
Elder Stanton
Union County
Indiana
Philip Fair
Stanton
Kankakes
Bennajah Stanton Fall
Packard
Old Settlers
Chapman
Bensjab S. Fall
Daniela
Fail
Elizabeth M. Clyburn
Lewis Shirley
Natal
Elizabeth M. Clburn
Bensjah S. Fail
Theodore Armitage
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Burns and Sores
A reader from Ruglee reports bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured a severe torture case and longstanding injuries after ten years. The note praises its fast action on burns and sores and mentions availability at Scott’s Drugstore for 25 cents.
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Bucklen
L. Snapler
Ruglee
ET. Scott's
Pege a Decided Novelty Instrumental Hit
A chromatic two step and march piece described as the latest instrumental hit. It features chromatic scales ascending and descending with a good melody and harmony. The advertises obtaining a copy from music dealer or by sending 10 two cent stamps to Isaac Doles, Pub., Indianapolis, Ind.
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Isaac Doles
Indauspolis
Ind
Fragmentary note hints at evening informal concert setup
Readable fragments indicate an informal gathering each evening to assemble a comdertaie piste and large ale, suggesting a social or musical event with beverages. The text remains unclear on exact location or participants.
Methodist Church Sermons On Education And Mind
The Methodist church invites all to Sunday morning services where the annual sermon on Education will explore what a finished education is. Evening sermon asks Is the Mind the Soul. A cordial invitation extends to officers teachers and scholars of public schools and patrons to attend both services. Regular schedule includes Sunday School at 10 a.m Epworth League 6 30 p m Junior League Saturdays 2 30 p m and Prayer meeting Wednesdays 7 30 p m.
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Epworth
Moon’s Atmosphere Sparks Debate on Life Beyond Earth
Aims to note claims science proves lunar atmosphere enabling life on the Moon yet warns humans cannot survive there. Mentions Eletric Bitters as tonic for headaches biliousness malaria chills fever jaundice dyspepsia dizziness and liver kidney ills and female weakness. Marketed by E T Scott with guarantee and 50 cent price.
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E. T. Scott
Foley’s Honey and Tar Ad Warns Against Imitations
Foley & Co of Chicago markets Foley’s Honey and Tar for throat and lung relief. They warn that many imitators imitate the name and packaging. The genuine remedy comes in a yellow package and is sold at E. T. Scarrs.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
E. T. Scarrs
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Promises Digestive Cure
Advertisement claims Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures stomach and liver trouble aids digestion and stimulates liver and bowels without irritation. It purports to relieve indigestion headaches and chronic constipation without nausea or griping and is marketed as mild and pleasant. Available through E. T. Scott.
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E. T. Cott
New Homes Open to Settlement on Shoshone Reservation
Over a million acres will be opened for settlement on the Shoshone-Indian Reservation June 13, 1906. Lands are accessible via the Chicago & North-Western Railway from Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Omaha and points along the Mississippi Valley. Send 2c in stamps for pamphlets maps and full particulars to W B Kaiskern P T M C N W Ry Co Chicago IL.
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Chicago & North-Western
B'y
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapoile
Omaha
Mississippi Valley
W. B. Kaiskern
N. W. R’y Co
Mrs Alexander of Cary Me Endorses King’s New Life Pills
Mrs Alexander of Cary Maine says Dr King’s New Life Pills are best for keeping the stomach liver and bowels in order. Purifiers infuse new life and are guaranteed by E Scott Druggist. Price 25 cents.
A Horror Tale Hints at Blood Evidence in Bac Ky Merchant Home
A Bac Ky merchant J W Williams recounts a blood stained scene from twenty years past and credits Dr Klog's New Discovery with curing severe lung hemorrhages. The testimonial touts cures for hemorrhages, chronic coughs, settled colds, and bronchitis with guaranteed bottles and a free trial offer from E T Scott Drugist.
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J. W. Wilams
Bac Ky
Dr. Klog
T- Scott
Deuggist
Local notes and society items from LaPorte and nearby
The column reports a petty theft with a cash drawer rifled for about 34.00, plus community updates from LaPorte and Michigan City. It notes residents visiting, two ill women improving, a school picnic and exams, a dance by the Forresters, house cleaning and garden work, and a testimonial for Fuley’s Kidney Cure with a local sale mention.
Beaverdam Residents Visit Kin and Attend Socials
Beaverdam James Benson and wife of Laporte visited relatives here that week. Mrs. Ericson of Chicago is spending days with Mrs. Rose Herrold. K Brant and wife visited La Porte last week to see their daughter. A party was held at James Huttons Thursday evening. Helen Flood hosted a picnic at her schoolhouse on the last day of school. Harry McKellion lost a plush tap rove from his buggy.
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Beaverdam
James Benson
Laporte
Ericson
Chicago
Rose Herrold
K. Brant
James Huttons
Helen Flood
Harry McKellion
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L. C. Snyder
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Oscar Bowman
Lebanon
Fooley
FE. T. Scott
Valparaiso
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Union Pacific
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D.W. Weed
Jacob Herrold
J. N. Kelly
D. W. Wood
J. N Kelly
Woatville
Stephen D. Flynn
A. M. Brewer
W. E. Kacie
W. E. Davidson
Andrew J I. Shunk
Residance
Lis
Worte- Bovus
Michigan City
Srores
Sette
Westville Directory
B. .W. Hollenbeck
I - H. Imes
A. Williams
Laporte County
G. F. Swan
Wentville
M.D
FP. P. Herrold
Plano and
Walnutsta
Bank OF Westville
E S Smith
Amenzo Mann
Undertaker
Mnd
Fairview Farm
J. EB. Payne
Laporte Directory
Frank E. Osborn
Andrews Bank
Main St.Laporte, Ind
Emarens
FR. Liddell
Anderson & Co. Real Estate & Insurance
Crawford's Crockery
Evendsy
Ira. J. Burch
Sprietor
J. Vene Dorland
Scott Block
Laporte Ind
Stephen Zeltner
Maple City
J, H-Mclean
England
Kansas City
Cwill
Summerfield
Smoke Waltons
Straights
Gems
and Duchess
Lake St
Ee Gee
Hall
F.d.cheney & CO
Toledo
In Cardu
Cardus
Virginia Robson
Easton
Clara ™ Hess
F. W.messner
Caley Sue
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Khtgancerry
IFD
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