Superior Court Adjourned After Five Years of Litigation
After five years of litigation the case of Charles Wolff versus Franklin Insurance Company concluded with a judgment against United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company for $614.20. The long dispute began in 1898 with multiple trials and appeals, and the insurer’s bond action was resolved today. The court set December term to open in Valparaiso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wolff
Franklin Insurance Company
H. B. Tuthill
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Mr. Wolff
Insurance Company
Tuthill
Smith
C. H. Truesdell
Charles Leverenz
Fred Leveretz
Porter County Superior Court
Valparaiso
A Timely Suggestion on Cough Remedy Use
Householders are urged to stock Chamberlain's Cough Remedy this season and take it at the first cold indications. The remedy, touted as safe for children and adults, is said to ward off severe colds when used promptly and freely. Sold by E. T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
E. T. Scott
Hinshaw Hopeful Parole Sparks Local Interest in Murder Case
In Winchester Indiana there is unusual public interest in the parole of Rev. William Hinshaw, accused wife killer, from Michigan City prison. Relatives of the dead wife warmly received him as he returned home to his mother, who is said to be dying. Oyler family mostly now believe his innocence and vow to press for his release. Hinshaw and his supporters expect freedom within years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Ind
William IX Hinshaw
Michigan City
Oyler
Hinshaw
Electric Bitters Promised To Cure Nervous Aches
Purporting to fight revolt in the system the advertisement claims Electric Bitters eases nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upset. It states benefits for stomach kidney bowels liver and blood with guaranteed satisfaction and a 50 cent price under E T Scott druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Scott
The Country Finds Itself Reflects On National Economy
Chicago Tribune analyzes six months of national business showing the East frets over Wall Street while the West and South prosper through real wealth in grain cattle and cotton. Bank clearances reveal New York down 317 percent year over year, outside New York down 2.3 percent, with New Orleans up 367 percent due to high colic prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wall Street
United States Shipbuilding Company
New York
Financial
West
South
New Orleans
Preventing Croup with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Mothers learn croup prevention. Hoarseness signals onset followed by a rough cough. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at hoarseness or after cough appears to dispel symptoms and avoid danger. Widely used and regarded safe and effective, sold by E T Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E T. Scott
Fight For His Son In Ward Case In Do wagiac Mich
War veteran John Bunch seeks return of his 16 year old son Harrison held as a ward of the state board of charities for six years. Harrison was taken to Laporte when Bunch was ill. Bunch, now widowed, petitions habeas corpus against the board led by Governor Durbin seeking custody.
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John Bunch
Dowagiac
Mich
Harrison
State Board of Charities of
Laporte
W. T. Durbin
Bitter fight warned over Dr King’s New Discovery claim
Beall Mississippi resident T R Beall reports his wife cured of consumption after taking Dr King’s New Discovery. He credits the remedy with improvement after other treatments failed. Druggist E T Scott guarantees the medicine, price 50c and 1.00, trial bottles free.
State plans early paydown on bonds with Bowery Savings
The state issued bonds selling to Bowery Savings bank of New York City at 3 percent interest. State Auditor Sherrick aims to reduce the debt by paying off $200,000 of bonds soon after the new year. Total state debt stands at $953,615.12 with most due in 1915. A $200,000 payment was made in July and three more payments are possible during this administration.
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Attite Se
Bowery Savings Bank
New York City
Sherrick
Coughs Colds and Constipation Adverts Foley's Honey and Tar
Many cough medicines contain opiates causing constipation and safety concerns especially for children. Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates, is safe and reliable, and is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Hamilton in a Museum Star Attraction at Kohl Middleton's
Charley Hamilton who led the capture of the Chicago barn robbers at Tolleston is showcased at Kohl Middleton's museum in Chicago. He told several Valparaisans visiting the exhibit that he earns 100 dollars weekly for his services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Hamilton
Chicago
Tolleston
Kohl& Middleton’s
Charley
Lost Sister Seeks Lucinda Carr Information
Mrs Cale Mott formerly Elizabeth Carr of Waterloo Indiana seeks her sister Lucinda Carr. Any information on her whereabouts would be gratefully received.
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Cale Mott
Elizabeth Carr
Waterloo
Ind
Lucinda Carr
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted as Top Cold Remedy
A timely topic urges readers to use Foley's Honey and Tar as the greatest throat and lung remedy. It claims fast relief from coughs and colds and prevention of serious outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Reform School Adopts Foley's Honey and Tar in West Va
J. G. Gluck superintendent reports the Prunty town reform school will use Foley's Honey and Tar exclusively after testing other cough medicines. He calls it the most effective and harmless. Sold by all Druggists.
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J. G. Gluck
Pruntytown
W. Va
Foley
West Va ‘ Reform School
Mishawaka Couple Reunite After Secret Catholic Wedding
Edith Catherine Ganser of Mishawaks wed Thomas Lally, son of a Michigan mill owner, after a prior desertion left her at the altar. Parents opposed but love prevailed as they married secretly in the Catholic chapel with Rev. Father Moench officiating. Mishawaka now reports a second edition of the sensational union.
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Edith Catherine Ganser
Mishawaks
Thomas Lally
Michigan
Miss Gansier
Mishawaka
Lally
Miss Ganser
Father Moench
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed For Common Ailments
A spirited sentence extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns cuts sores eczema and piles as a quick remedy. The ad promotes its effectiveness for everyday injuries and mentions E. T. Scott Drug store as a place to buy it.
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Bucklen
Arnica
E. T. Scott Drug Store
Delivery of Mails and Rural Routes Grow Fast in U S
The annual post office report shows over 74 000 post offices and nearly 20 000 rural routes now in operation in the United States, with a decline in post offices and a big rise in rural routes. Indiana lists 1 862 post offices, 185 presidential and 1 677 fourth class, with 26 009 702 pieces delivered and 3 502 478 collected on rural routes in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bristow
Indiana
Christmas Display At Westville Drug Store
E T Scortt and J C Matott announce a large Holiday display at their Westville drug store with new and varied Christmas goods. The ad promotes bargains and low prices and notes mechanical toys delight children as Santa Claus is expected to visit.
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Westville
Santa Claus
E. T. ScorTt
J.C. Matott
Costly Blunder Advised Against with New Life Pills
An advertisement warns that mistakes can be costly and even life threatening. It touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver and bowel troubles. The 25 cent remedy is sold at E T Scott’s Drug Store.
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Dr. King
E. T. Scott’s
The Talmud on Wine and Its Stages
The New York Press notes a Talmud parable describing Noah’s wine episode. Satan’s visit introduces four states a man reaches with alcohol: lamb before drinking, lion when moderate, pig with excess, and ape in senseless chatter. The author sees no real change over 4,000 years, as these states persist today in everyday behavior.
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Noah
Satan
N. Y
Hicks Forecast for December Weather By Rev Hicks
Rev Hicks presents December weather predictions with a sequence of storms and temperature swings. He calls for a low barometer early month bringing rain and snow, then a rapid warming around the 11th with possible thunder, followed by strong winds and heavy rain. A northwest snow surge and cold wave come later, with warmer spells between the 15th and 19th and a solstice cold snap from the northwest into the east and south. Ceaseless rain and snow storms dominate into late December as a major storm area travels northward through most parts of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srl R. Hicks
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertises $100 reward
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney Co. swears as senior partner to pay $100 for each untreated catarrh case. The notice, dated December 6, 1886, promises hall's catarrh cure taken internally and to send testimonials. Sold by druggists in Toledo Ohio. Hall's Family Pills also advertised.
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Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Coenny
F. J. Coenny &Co
Totodo
Frank. J. Cheney
A. D
W. Gleason
Hall
F.J. Cheney & CO
Toledo O
Purdue faculty plans $100000 memorial gymnasium drive
At a Purdue faculty meeting President Stone outlined a fund raising plan to build a memorial gymnasium for football players and others who died in the Indianapolis railway wreck. A faculty committee will receive subscriptions and work with a five member citizen committee of bank presidents.
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Purdue
Stone
Indianapolis
Osteber St
Bank
Chamberlains Pain Balm touted as superior remedy
An advertorial claims Chamberlains Pain Balm provides better relief than a plaster for a lame back and side or chest pains. It promises relief for deep seated muscular and rheumatic pain and notes E. T. Scott sells the product.
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E. T. Scott
High School Decision Reversed In New Castle Case
The New Castle case on the constitutionality of paying 32 a month for township students without high schools was reversed by the supreme court. The circuit court had found the law valid and ordered sixteen year old Nellie Worl admitted to the New Castle high school without the extra tuition.
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New Castle
City
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Aod
Nellie Worl
Hogs and Holstein stock for sale in Indiana
Poland China and Berkshire hogs of both sexes for sale plus 10 young Holstein bulls. All stock eligible to registry. Wo. N. Oaborn Wanatah Indiana.
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Wo. N.oaborn
Wanatah
Ind
Large Drainage Plan Aims to Expand Kankakee Valley Land
Promoters push a four mile ditch through Pleasant Union and Lincoln townships to floodplain reclaimed land for cereals and crops. Darrow and Worden prepare the petition for Judge Richter. A Jamison ranch dispute in Laporte and Starke counties faces stakes near $200,000 as N O Tate files to purchase land from Charles A Jamigan. sheriff’s deed holds prior claim by Banker Vanatta.
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Kankakee
Argus Bulletin
Richter
Pleasant
Union
Lincoln
Darrow & Worden
Jamison
Laporte
Starke
N. O. Tate
Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
County Recorder’s
Charles A Jamigan
Peoria
Vanatta
Brookston
Indiana Plan Extends Franking to Pensioners
A House bill would extend the franking privilege to pensioners by mailing vouchers to agencies nationwide. Commissioner Ware supports the measure which could save old soldiers about 75000 dollars annually in mailing costs.
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Indiana
United States
Ware
Murder Trial Report From Old Logansport Incident
A man named Meyers, linked to a Logansport feud, was arrested in Michigan City on a murder charge. Authorities say he stabbed a neighbor during a 27 year old dispute by a creek and hid the crime until recently when evidence surfaced. He faces a term likely between two and twenty one years.
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Eittee
Michigan City
Logansport
Meyers
Fraud Claim Sees Man Impersonate Soldier For Pension
Indianapolis resident Patrick Hartman enlisted in the army forty years ago and paid John Shoemaker $1000 to take his place for 90 days. Shoemaker served under Hartman’s name, later returned Hartman’s discharge papers, and Hartman collected a pension in 1991 claiming service connected illness. Hartman was sentenced to one year in prison and fined $10 for perjury.
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Patrick Hartman
Indianapolis
John Shoemaker
Shoemaker
Hartman
Laporte Argus
Elkhart Review Praises McClure Waugh Verdict
The Elkhart Review lauds the jury verdict in the McClure Waugh case as satisfactory. It condemns the defendant as a degenerate driven by brutal impulses and argues swift, severe justice should follow, including drastic measures for criminal tendencies.
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Elkhart Review
McClure- Waugh
McClure
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