Two New Revenue Cutters Planned for the Lakes
The item notes two new revenue cutters to cost 185000 each to be built this spring for the lakes. It also mentions political digs about Mr Peffer and a successor with no whiskers, plus a responsive quote from Cardinal Gibbons about the constitution. Local notices include Crown Point Baptist church property to be sold at sheriff sale to satisfy a 700 mortgage from Nichola Knopf. The church was built by Baptists and later insolvency led to the mortgage. Building was damaged by fire two years ago but repaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Crown Point
Nichola Knopf
Baptists
Odd Chicago packing house delicacies raise curiosities
The article notes pickled pig snouts and ox lips as unusual items among Chicago packing house products. It describes their uncanny appearance and claims they are delicate in flavor, alongside a shift toward using all animal parts in canned and potted meats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lawmakers Say State Money Waste Spurs Voucher Reform
Indianapolis lawmakers probe state vouchers amid concerns of waste and improper presentations. They consider barring the use of questionable vouchers as auditors are required to honor warrants under current law. The discussion reflects calls for tightening oversight and curbing improper payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Ways and Means
Senate Committee On Finance
Indianapolis News
Enduring measure of a man lies in life’s end
The Logansport Pharos argues that wealth gained by exploiting neighbors harms others. True success is not finished wealth but the honor of one’s life. Wealth gained dishonorably leads to regret, while a poor life free of wrongs can be lasting true success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Court Claim Over School Building Possession
The leaders say they aided in building the school edifice, left the property, and will go to court to secure possession. The episode includes excitement and disruption as articles were carried from the building to the public during the Sunday school lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaséna
Dempster Robertson Dies After Long Illness at 34
John Dempster Robertson, 34, died Feb 6 after a six year decline from consumption. He was the son of Marcus Wellesley Robertson and Sarah Elizabeth Robertson, with sister Mrs Carl Herrold and aging parents surviving. He joined the Methodist Episcopal church in 1890 and sang hymns as his voice strengthened before death. Funeral was Monday at home with Rev Stockbarger. interment in Westville Cemetery.
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John Dempster Robertson
Dempster
Marcus Welsley
Sarah Elizabeth Robertson
Harvey
Carl Herrold
Loth
Methodist Episcops Church
Stockbarger
Westville
Death of Addison Koontz on February 7, 1897
Addison Koontz died in his home at age 72 from heart disease after a long illness. Born January 1, 1825 in Rockingham County Virginia, he lived much of his life near this locality on a farm west of town. He married Catherine J. Eaton in 1816 and she died ten days before him. Seven children survive him. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the home, Rev Stockbarger officiating, with burial at Westville cemetery under A. Mann's direction.
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Addison Koontz
Rockingham County
Catherine J. Eaton
Stockbarger
Westville Cemetery
A. Mann
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promotes Remedy and Trial Offer
An 1800s style testimonial advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for incurable cases. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and lists Toledo Ohio as the business center with multiple wholesale druggists endorsing the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Chenzy & Co
Toledo O. Wethe
F. J . Cheney
West & Tivax
Toledo O. Waxprxa
Kroxas & Marvin
Kroxas & Marvin, Wholesale Druggista
Toledo
O. Hall
G A R Meeting At LaPorte Cottage Charity Night
A Monday G A R hall gathering features Rawson Post Michigan City and Patton Post LaPorte members with Relief Corps ladies. Comrade Root presided, recounting the Lafayette Soldiers Home cottage funded by posts, and discussions on post finances and W R C support. Lively reminiscences and songs closed the evening with plans for future visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira S. Carpenter
M. C. News
G. A.R. Hall
Relief Corps
Rawson Post
Michigan City
Patton
LaPorte
McGinnin
H. A. Root
LaPorte County
Lafayette Soldiers Home
Buck
C. D. Hess
Hess
Messrs
Root
Snook
Burkit
Herrold
Smith
Hilton
Shannon
Com. H. C. Shannon
Jas. Buck
Vene Closser
Curtis Travis
Michigan
Johnathan Snook
Thos. Hamlett
E. J. Burkit
Albert Ballou
Northwest Indiana county fair circuit forms for 1897
Representatives from Lake Porter St Joseph Marshall and LaPorte counties met at Valparaiso to organize the northwest fair circuit for 1897. A constitution and by laws were adopted and fall meeting dates set crown point September 7 10 to Plymouth October 5 8. Officers elected were W A Banks LaPorte president W C Letherman Valparaiso vice president A A Bibler Crown Point secretary A W Byers South Bend treasurer. spring meetings planned in various counties.
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Lake
Porter
St. Joseph
Marshall
LaPorte
Valparaiso
Crown Point
Plymouth
W.A. Banks
W. C. Letherman
A. A. Bibler
A. Ww. Byers
South Bend
Kidney remedy promises relief for bladder and back pain
Advertisement explains diagnoses of kidney trouble from urine sediment and frequent urination. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for back pain, kidney and bladder issues, and scalding urination. Sample bottle and pamphlet offered by mail for the INDICATOR readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghampton
N. Y
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Spring Blood Purifier
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the premier blood purifier for spring. It claims to expel winter impurities, purify and enrich the blood, and energize the whole body, noting its large sales and unmatched cure record.
Valuable Prescription Electric Bitters Endorsed by Editor
Worthington Indiana editor praises Electric Bitters as a top tonic for constipation and headaches. Annie Stehle of Chicago regains health after six bottles, with backache and fatigue relieved. Available at E T Scotts drug store, price 50 cents or 1.00.
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Morrison
Worthington
Ind
Sun
Annie Stehle
Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago
E. T. Scott
Bucklin’s Arnica Salve Ad Cuts And Skin Ailments
Bucklin’s Arnica Salve advertised as best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 26 cents per box. For sale by E. T. Scott.
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E. T. Scott
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin touted as cure all
Advertisement claims 99 of 100 users find Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin unmatched for constipation indigestion and sick headache. Trial sizes priced 10 cents with larger bottles available 50 cents and one dollar.
Legislation urged against patent medicine formula disclosure
A letter to the editor argues that a proposed Indiana bill forcing patent medicine makers to publish formulas would cost the state money and drive away industry. It warns physicians use of patent medicines would decline, hurting newspapers, freight, and overall commerce, and urges legislators to consider the wider community impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
United States
Hood's Sarsaparilla Adverts Spread By Word of Mouth
A neighbor’s recommendation boosts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the leading world selling remedy. The text touts cures and vitality for families, with Hood's Pills praised for liver and bowel relief and for curing sick headache.
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Hood
Ideal Cough Remedy Praised by Local Figures
Alderman James L. Francis of Chicago endorses Dr. King's New Discovery as an ideal cough and lung remedy used in his family for five years. Rev. John Burgus of Keokuk Iowa, a minister of the Methodist Episcopical church for over 50 years, says it gave speedy relief. Try this remedy now with free trial at E. E. Scotts Drug Store.
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James L. Francis
Chicago
Dr. King
E. E. Scott
That Tired Feeling
An old advertisement notes that fatigue comes from neglect of the stomach and bowels and promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy. It urges trying a 10 cent bottle by E. T. Scott, claiming the product restores vitality.
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Dr. Caldwell
E. T. Scott
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Eureka
P. Herrold
J.p.taylor
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