Crumpacker Believed Closest Indiana Ties to Roosevelt
Indianapolis Star correspondent quotes a Columbus City reader asking which Indiana congressman is nearest to President Roosevelt. The Star believes Crumpacker holds the strongest White House bond, citing shared ancestry and trust in candor and honesty as why the president values his advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Ludlow
Indianapolis Star
Washington
the Star
Columbus City
Ind
Indiana
Roosevelt
Crumpnecker
White House
Congress
Timely Suggestion for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
A homespun note urges prudent households to replenish Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy now. It claims early use wards off severe colds, notes safety for children, and promotes prompt relief when started at first signs. Sold by I. T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
I. T. Scott
Wabash Makes Fast Run Record Set By Continental Limited
Engineer Tom Hall and engine 623 achieved a Montpelier to Peru run of 106 miles in 96 minutes including stops. On return, Huntington to Kurt Wayne covered 26 miles in 24 minutes. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports the feat as a record for Train No. 1.
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Continental Limited
Wabash
Tom Hall
Montpelier
Peru
Huntington
Kurt Wayne
Fort Wayne
Electric Bitters Promise Relief for Nervous Troubles
Revolution imminent warning drops from a faulty advertisement. Electric Bitters is advertised to cure nervousness sleeplessness upset stomach and other digestive and bodily issues. The claim promises quick relief for run down systems and guarantees satisfaction or money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Scott
Burial aid rules for poor families set by state board
State charities board reports attorney general opinion requiring township trustees to aid poor families in burying their dead. If relatives claim the body it must be buried at public expense and not handed to the anatomical board. When unclaimed the corpse becomes property of the anatomical board for disposal as it sees fit.
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Board of State Charities
State Anatomical Board
Anatomical Board
Dr King’s New Discovery Touted For Consumption Cure
Beall of Beall Mississippi recounts his wife’s case claiming she showed rapid improvement after using Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. He says four bottles cured her and notes trial bottles are free with a price of 50 cents to 1 dollar.
Notable Constructive Feats of Caldwell Drake Firm
A Laporte Republican profile highlights Caldwell & Drake building contractors of Columbus Indiana. The firm staffs 800 to 1200 workers, handles multi million dollar projects nationwide including the Agricultural Building at St Louis, state capitols at Little Rock and Charleston West Virginia, the West Baden Springs Hotel feat in eight months, and major works in New York Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia. George Caldwell rose from Logan farm boy to Columbus mayor and notable entrepreneur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
George Caldwell
Caldwell & Drake
Columbus
Ind
Caldwell
Central West
Alleghany
St. Louis
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Little Rock
Ark
Ohio State Asylum
Gallopolis
Charleston
W. Va
Court House
Greencastle
Interstate
Hammond
Interstate Power Plant
Huntington
West Baden Springs
Laporte Republian
How to Prevent Croup
Mothers learn croup can be prevented by early treatment. The first sign is hoarseness followed by a rough cough within a day or two. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy promptly when hoarse or after the cough appears to dispel symptoms and avoid danger. Sold by E T Scott.
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Mall
E T. Scott
Requisition Seeks Return of Illinois Convict Braxton
A requisition from Governor Yates at Springfield seeks the return to Illinois of Braxton, a convict released on parole from Joliet in 1896, who escaped to Indiana and was later imprisoned in Michigan City. He likely faces a lengthy term in Joliet for violating his parole.
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Yates
Springfield
Ill
Durbin
Illinois
Michigan City
Braxton
Joliet
Indiana
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted For Wounds
A frightened horse causes a runaway scene as the ad extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns cuts sores eczema and piles with quick soothing effects. Sold at KE T Scott Drug Store for 25 cents.
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Bucklen
Arnica
KE. T. Scott Drug Store
Hanly for Governor Endorsed in Michigan City News
The Michigan City News warmly greets J Frank Hanly as a promising Republican candidate for Indiana governor. It notes his self made character and independence from corporations, praising his fitness to lead and urging Laporte county friends to back his nomination at the state convention.
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Michigan City
J. Frank Sanly
Laporte County
Mr. Hanly
Morton
J. Peank
Hanly
Indiana
J. Frank Hanly
Frank Harry
Laporte
Coughs Colds and Constipation Ad Claims
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough medicine without opiates that cause constipation. Warns that many cough remedies contain opiates, unsafe for children, and promotes Foley's product as nonconstipating and available at druggists.
Judgement for Fred Smith over Toland Steel damages
The jury awarded Fred Smith $10,000 in a $15,000 damage suit against Toland Steel after a trial before Judge Tuthill. The case involved four attorneys and numerous witnesses. Smith, injured at Indiana Harbor, had his arm crushed in Inland Steel plant machinery, leading to amputation.
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Fred Smith
Toland Steel Company
Tuthill
Yetrich
Smith
Indiana Harbor
Inland Steel Company
Reform School Adopts Foley's Honey and Tar Remedy
J. G. Gluck superintendent of the Prunty Town West Virginia reform school reports after trying various cough medicines that Foley's Honey and Tar is now used exclusively there. He calls it most effective and harmless and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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J. G. Gluck
Pruntytown
W. Va
Foley
West Va
Reform School
Road completion dispute over Portage township gravel roads
Contractor McGrew asks commissioners to accept Portage township gravel roads claiming completion. Inspectors Miller and Scofield say the contract is unfinished and estimate $2,800 to finish. Board plans a trip to Portage township to investigate as McGrew expects about $14,000 when accepted.
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McGrew
Portage, Porter County Township
Miller and Scofield
Portage Township
Foley’s Honey and Tar No. 1 Throat Remedy
A timely note highlights Foley's Honey and Tar as the leading throat and lung remedy for cold season. It promises quick relief and prevention of serious results from a cold.
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Foley
Time is short. Get your tickets on the home giveaway
Urgent note urging readers to purchase entry tickets for a home giveaway event before the deadline. Includes no dates or locations in available text.
Christmas Proclamation Holiday Display At Westville Store
A Westville druggist announces a large holiday display with new and beautiful goods suitable for Christmas gifts for all ages. Emphasizes bargains and low prices, urging early visits to see mechanical toys and other attractions as 1903 ends. E. T. Scorr and J. C. Matott promote a festive shopping push.
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Westville
P.S
Santa Claus
E. T. Scorr
J.C. Matott
Deaths in County Trace Long Lives of Early Settlers
Death notices recount the passing of Oliver D. Ludiow at 98 near Laporte on December 9, John Proud aged 75 of Kankakee township with six children surviving, Mrs Frances Vries Burns died in Michigan City born 1872, John A. White near Three Oaks Michigan died December 1836 birth in county, Daniel Leming 67 laid to rest in Westville cemetery following feeble illness. Funeral services held at Wanatah Christian church.
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Oliver D. Ludiow
County
Laporte
John Proud
Kankakee
Frances Vries-Burns
Michigan City
John A. White
Three Oaks
Mich
Dee
Daniel Leming
Westville
Leming
Wanatah
The
Christian Church
Wanatsh
Community Notes From Otis Side Events
Sue reports on Otis community happenings with social events. Elections for prettiest girl featured Lulu Glass winning 875 votes over Mamie Kemper. Local residents visited Chicago and Michigan City while weather and health updates appeared, including John Kester joining the P M R R fire crew and residents traveling to Chicago.
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Burdick School House
Mis
Lulu Glass
Burdick
Mamie Kemper
Otis
Silver Norris
Our Town
Wm. Kriesel
Michigan City
B. F. Vogler
New Carlisle
Harry Glass
Joseph Wagner
Henry B.denkop
Charles Leets
A. St. Witte
Chicago
Santa Claus
Mrs. Wade
Marshall Ritenour
A Costly Mistake Prompts New Life Pills Advertisement
An old advertisement warns that costly blunders occur and life is sometimes at risk, but urges taking Dr. King's New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headaches and liver or bowel troubles. Pills are described as gentle yet thorough and priced at 25 cents at Dr. Scott's Drug Store.
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Dr. King
New Life
Lr. Scott’s
Bank Failure Probe Judge Delays Return
Judge Oldham sent from Washington to investigate the Indiana National Bank failure at Elkhart has gone to Indianapolis and will return to Washington soon. He described the collapse as very bad and said creditors would realize close to 100 cents on the dollar.
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Judge Oldham
Washington
Ridgely
Indiana National Bank
Elkhart
Indianapolis
Oldham
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Notice 1886
8100 Reward 8100, 33s. State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas County. Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Disney & Co in Toledo. firm will pay $100 for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. Gleason seals the document. Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials. EF J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists Th. Hall's Family Pills are the best.
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State of Onro
ToLepo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cugnery
F. J. Disney &Co
Afoe
Hallu
Curre
Frank J. Cheney
W. Gleason
Hall
EF. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
O, S
Druggista
Th. Halls
Laporte, Porter, Part Co
Livestock Sale Listing from Wanatah Indiana
Poland China and Berkshire hogs of both sexes for sale along with 10 young Holstein bulls. All stock eligible to registry. Listed by Wm. N. Osborn of Wanatah Indiana.
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Wm. N. Osborn
Wanatah Ind
Pain Balm Promises Relief for Lame Back and Aches
A dull advertisement claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm outperforms plasters for deep seated muscular and rheumatic pains. It states the balm soothes the back side and chest with no superior ointment and notes E. T. Scott sells it.
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Chamberlain
E. T. Scott
Mission to Hunt Mates for Girls at Plymouth Orphanage
Mrs. Julia E Work plans annual western excursions with trainees from her Plymouth orphanage to form marriages. She will run a courtship school, evaluate suitors, pay licenses and ministers, and insists brides be skilled in practical housekeeping as part of her wifely ideal.
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Julia E. Work
Plymouth
Annual Canadian Excursions Season 1903 1904
For the occasion excursion tickets to Canada sold at regular first class fare for the first trip. Dates Dec 17 18 19 and 20 1903. Valid for departures to and within Canada through Jan 9 1904. Contact local Wabash agent J R Hixon for details.
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Canada
J. R. Hixon
Warren Company Wins Trademark Case In Milwaukee
Judge Bunn rules trademarks can last indefinitely in the Warren Featherbone Co versus American Featherbone Co dispute over the word featherbone. The Three Oaks firm claimed sole rights to the term, overturning the patent expiry argument and setting a lasting mark in trademark law.
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Bunn
United States Circuit Court
Milwaukee
Wis
Warren Featherbone Company
Three Oaks
American Featherbone Company
Warren Company
Party News and Local Notes from Beaver Dam Area
Dewey era social items recount a Beaver Dam party hosted by Helen Flood. Maggie Smith returns from Millers Station. Billy Parr injures leg and is taken to the county infirmary where bones may not knit. Jock Cathcart and John Poston attend Chicago fat stock show. Philip Smith visits with Chicago friend. Mrs A W Cole and Mrs Chas Baird host Wednesday dinners. Emory Beahm's Wild Man turns out to be Mr Harness from Mill Creek.
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Helen Flood
Beaver Dam
Maggie Smith
Mrs. Greer
Millers Station
Billy Parr
Billy the Sailor
Jock Cathcart
John Poston
Chicago
Philip Smith
A. W. Cole
Chas. Baird
Advertising Pays and the Rise of Byron Nugent
The Cayuga Herald notes a store opened near Mt. Vernon that bought three columns of ad space for a year and 26 000 dodgers weekly. Byron Nugent, senior partner of B Nugent & Bros, built up stores in Sedalia and St. Louis and now funds a $70 000 cottage. Local veterans lament dull trade and hard times.
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Mt. Vernon
Cayuga Herald
Sedalia
St. Louis
Byron Nugent
B. Nugent & Bros
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Congressman Crumpacker
Poley
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Sue
J.C. Dunlap
Michel McAuliffe
Poland
China
Berkshire
Julia ‘E. Work
Monon Ry
Michigan Central
Mathis Bros
Hobart Piano Company
Fair City
Janson
Stark
O. Tate
Jackson Boulevard
County Recorder’s
Charles A. Jamison
Peoria
Vanatta
Brookston
Emory Beahm
Mr. Harness
Mill Creek
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