Six Amendments Sought To Reform Indiana Divorce Law
A group in Indianapolis advocates major changes to Indiana divorce law. They propose six amendments including longer deferral after filing, a three year residency requirement, no corroborated testimony from the defendant, prosecutorial action for crimes tied to divorce, limited divorces with punishments for bigamy, and a ban on remarriage while the original cause persists aimed at curbing habitual drunkards.
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Indiana
Reform School Chooses Foley’s Honey and Tar
J. G. Gluck superintendent of Pennty town West Virginia Reform School reports after trying various cough medicines they will use Foley's Honey and Tar exclusively. He praises it as most effective and harmless and notes it is sold by E. T. Scott.
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J. G. Gluck
Penntytown
W. Va
Foley
West Virginia Reform School
E. T. Scott
The Horse Stays in Indiana Public Feeling
The piece argues that horses remain valued in Indiana despite the rise of cars. It claims horses exceed all other animals in value and contends horse lovers persist as autos gain popularity. It contrasts patient horse ownership with the impatient autoist and foresees horses remaining firmly established a decade hence.
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Indiana
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted as Lung Remedy
At this season of coughs and colds Foley's Honey and Tar is touted as the greatest threat and lung remedy. It cures quickly and prevents distressing results from a cold. Sold by EB T. Scott.
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Foley
EB “T. Scott
Bucien Arnica Salve Promoted For Quick Healing
A distressed street scene prompts a plug for Bucien's Arnica Salve as a quick remedy for burns cuts sores eczema and piles. The ad claims fast relief under clothing and lists E. T. Scott's Drug Store as the seller.
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Bucxien
E. T. Scott
Despondent Lover Dies by Self Inflicted Shot
John Homerman aged twenty five living near San Pierre shot himself through the heart last Friday. He was said to be despondent over a love affair.
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John Homerman
San Pierre
Blunders and the Promise of New Life Pills
A slogan urging readers to trust Dr King s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headaches liver and bowel troubles. The ad promises gentle yet thorough relief and prices 25 cents at EH T Scott s Drug Store.
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Dr. King
EH. T. Scott’s
Ludlow Farm Sold Near Laporte for 230 Acres
The Oliver P. Ludlow farm south of Laporte was sold to Dr. M. S. Smith and William A. Martin of La Porte at $100 per acre. With 230 acres, the total price amounts to $23,000.
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Oliver P. Ludlow
Laporte
Foley's Honey and Tar touted as safe cough remedy
An advertisement warns that many cough medicines contain opiates causing constipation and potential danger for children. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a nonopiate, safe alternative, and notes it is sold by E T. Scotz.
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Foley
E T. Scotz
Four Men Arrest Warranted for Larceny in Westchester Township
Warrants issued in Judge Fet terers court Friday for Alfred Tillipan Charles Stedeberg Gustave Stedeberg and Joseph Milton all of Westchester township on larceny charges. The men allegedly chased merchandise from a Pere Marquette wreck site then hauled away wrecked freight cars to their home. Affidavit by Jacob C Johnson Grand Rapids special officer for the company.
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Fetterers
Alfred Tillipan
Charles
Gustave Stedeberg
Joseph Milton
Westchester Township
Pere Marquette
Jacob C. Johnson
Grand Rapids
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Oath 1886 Toledo
Frank J Cheney states his firm F J Cheney & Co will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason attests the oath dated December 6 1886 in Toledo Ohio. The notice promotes internal use of the remedy with testimonials and product sales through Hall's pills and Druggist.
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Onto
Toledo
Lucas Country
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Chenny & Co
Hall
A.D
A. W. Gleason
F. J. Cheney & CO
Th. Hall
Making Trouble for Hunters in Laporte County
Indianapolis game warden John Van Meter has returned to the area with early actions showing as Andrew Buchholtz and Oliver Thomas were arrested on a Sunday for hunting rabbits quail and wild ducks. They faced arraignment before Squire Snook with fines of 15 dollars each and 45 days in jail. Warrants exist for six eastern county residents for game law violations as Constable Schweim and Van Meter pursue arrests to bring them to trial. Laporte County is labeled an outlaw area by game authorities, signaling more prosecutions to come.
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John van Meter
Indianapolis
Andrew Buchholtz
Oliver Thomas
Squire Snook
Costa
Schweim
van Meter
Laporte County
Legislative committee reviews Michigan City prison needs after fire
Gov Durbin and Lt Gov Miller led a committee that expressed satisfaction with Warden Reed's management. The warden's annual report urges new buildings to replace those barred since September's fire. The institution is crowded and seeks 2820000 in regular and specific appropriations to fund upgrades and expansions.
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Durbin
Miller
Michigan City
Reed
Kids
Balanca
New Durham Trustee Herrold Farewelled by Teachers
January 1st A B Gereridh passes the trustee role in New Durham township to his successor. Teachers honor retiring Mr Herrold with a surprise party at Bill House, presenting a watch charm and heartfelt thanks. Attending were Prof Bunner Supt Standiford Misses Hannon Flood Campbell Baham Hillman Brown Palm and others.
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A. B. Gereridh
New Durham Township
Herrold
G Bunner
M. J. Standiford
Kate Hannon
Helen Flood
Thora Campbell
Eshel Baahm
Martha Hillman
Lois Brown
Maris Palm
A. H. Yoder
W. A. Hillman
Eof Stillwell
Mary Atwater
Ada Brooks
Electric Bitters Promise Quick Relief From Ailments
A promotional notice claims Electric Bitters avert revolt in systems by easing nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upsets. It promises to tone the stomach regulate the kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver and purify the blood with guaranteed satisfaction for 50 cents.
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E. T. Scott
Sheriff Seizes Bonnie Phusten Over Fear of Murder
Bonnie Phusten was arrested near Malden on a complaint by Frank Prohla alleging fear of being killed. Phusten was jailed and later faced a hearing in Justice Dille's court on the surety of peace claim.
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Lincount
Bonnie Phusten
Malden
Frank Prohla
Justice Dille
Phusten
Work for Convicts Debate Humane Labor Plans
A discussion on convict labor reveals little progress as printers unions, trade groups, and road workers resist assigning prisoners to books, trades, or highways. Advocates urge usable state work to prevent insanity and argue capital punishment could be a more merciful verdict for some offenders.
Chicago and South Shore Railway Car Schedule Notice
Car leaves Michigan City every hour on the even hour with a 30 minute ride to Pine Lake vaudeville show. Cars connect with all Monon trains for Laporte.
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Michigan City
Pine Lake
Monon
Laporte
Quaint Epworth League Reception At Local Church
Nine Chesterton Epworth League members hosted a Friday evening reception in the M E church parlors with about fifty attendees from town. Games and music filled the gathering. refreshments were served from a playful menu including Oriental Square and American Native items and a luncheon of Japanese napkins water coffee cake popcorn apples and nuts.
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Chesterton
Epworth League
M.E
Oriental Square
Will of Lydia Wright Mason Admitted to Probate
The will of Lydia Wright Mason is admitted to probate. The decedent’s property is bequeathed to her nephew William A. Springer.
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Lydia Wright Mason
Wm. A. Springer
Methodist Church Services with Sunday sermons
The pastor will preach next Sunday in the morning on The Closing Year or the Eventide of Life and in the evening on What Moses and the Prophets Knew about Jesus. There will be class meeting at 9 am Sunday school at 10 am and Kaworth League at 6 pm. Junior League meets Saturdays at 2 30 pm. All are invited to attend.
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Moses
Jesus
Circuit Court To Reconvene For December Term
The Laporte circuit court adjourned for the November term at a late Wednesday session. The upcoming December term will start within two weeks and include the trial of three murder cases.
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Laporte
Asylum Conditions In LaPorte County Hospital
Indianapolis News correspondent reports Laporte County infirmary houses epileptics and incurables from state hospitals. Most inmates receive custodial care with little treatment options, while critics urge state responsibility. Notable residents include Edward Fitzsimmons, Gustie Britten, Mary Scent, Montie Minke, and Lizzie Heckler, with a large foreign-born population and long-standing feeble-minded cases.
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E. J. Lewis
The
Indianapolis News
Laporte
Edward Fitzsimmons
County Infirmary
Gustie Britten
Mary Scent
Mionte Minke
Michigan
Indiana
Logansport
Lizzie Heckler
Laporte County
Obituary notices from Spencer and Chesterton regions
Wallace Dagey, born May 16 1844 died Nov 26 1904 after a weeklong illness at his Spencer Indiana home. He served in the Civil War rising to captain and was affiliated with Masons Knights of Honor and other orders. Several family members survive him. Mrs Mary Clott Benke died at 98 years 10 months after long illness and care in Otis. Funeral held at Pinhook church. Mrs Susan Page former Chesterton resident died in Chicago at 63. Mrs Geo Fairfield of Chesterton died at 26 of consumption leaving a child. Edward Wilcox longtime Union Township Forter county resident died at 70.
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Wallace Dagey
Spencer
Ind
Mr. Daggy
B. A. Daggy
Westville
Henry van Zint
Daggry
Maconig and
Oldfellow
Koaighta of Honor
G. A. BR
Mary Clott Benke
Exuail Aoltzean
Holmesville
Susan Page
Wm. Page
Chesterton
Touraday
Chicago
Geo. Fairfield
Edward Wilcox
Union Township
Forter County
Uncurable Heart Disease Cured by Special Mail Treatment
A grand medical ad offers a heart and general disease mail treatment by a specialist. It promises $250 in free trial care for readers mentioning the paper, citing 250 years of study and many cures. Notable names and locations include Elkhart Indiana and Specht Finney Skinner Co.
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Faw
A. Bronc’s
Hnuntington
Ind
Flora Granter
Bristolville
Jus. R. Waite
Frank Smith
Chicago
Jul Us Keister
R. Parker
Main
St. Elkhart
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Reform School
Ludlow Farm
M.C. Dispatch
Hiada Party
Chicago & South Shore Railway Co
Methodist Church Services
Circuit Court
LaPorte County Institution
Josephine Reece
Tena Mininski
Specht-Finmey-Skinner Co
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