Water and geology clues in Laporte County wells
An official study notes heavy glacial deposits in Laporte County Indiana, with the Moraine and outwash shaping water supply. Wells vary in depth and quality, many prone to contamination, and local hydrology described along the Valparaiso Moraine and Lake Michigan shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Laporte County
Laporte
Porter
Lake Michigan
Kankakee
Valparaiso
Laporte 15
Lacrosse
Michigan City
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railway
Cure Deafness by Constitutional Remedies Promoted
Advertisement claims deafness results from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and cannot be helped by local applications. It offers one hundred dollars for any case of deafness caused by catarrh not cured by Hali's Catarrh Cure, with circulars available from F.J. Duxxexy & Co Toledo Ohio, sold by Dragosta Tc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hali
F.J. Duxxexy & Co
Toledo
O. W
Dragosta, Tc
Notable Catron Hall Recitals Praise Harp and Readers
Friday evening at Catron hall under C A Crane's management showcased a pure and elevating program. Miss Messenger delighted on the harp while Miss Barnes impressed as a reader and Miss Webb and Miss Navarre received strong praise for violin and piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cattron Hall
C. A. Crane
Miss Messenger
Miss Barnes
Chicago
United States
Miss Webb
Navarre
Whry'freeze to death when Wine of Beer and Iron
Readable fragments indicate a brief item mentioning a drink offer with prices and a prompt about saving or survival. The text is garbled, but it references pulling pints offered at 50 cents. No clear event, date, or identifiable names emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melesner
Westville Woman's Relief Corps Plans Washington's Birthday Benefit
The Westville W R C invites all to a Washington's Birthday program at Cattron Hall on the 22nd to raise funds for the district convention and travel expenses. An evening of music and an old folks concert by Corps members are planned with low admission prices and many entertainments to enjoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westville
Woman's Relief Corp
Grand Army of the Republic
Bremen
Cattron Hall
Washington
Relief Corps
Editor Says Chamberlains Cough Remedy Saved Life
In October 1896 B S Edwards publisher of The Review Wyant Illinois recounts a severe chest cold that threatened consumption. After trying a local doctor he used Chamberlains Cough Remedy and three bottles restored his lungs to health. Sold by E T Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
B. S. Edwards
the Review
Wyant, Ill
E. T. Scott
Death of Goldie Barnard at 19 in Westville community
Goldie Pearl Barnard eldest daughter of Orlando and Mrs Barnard died at home 3 miles west of Westville on Tuesday November 28 1899 from diabetes aged 19. She was vivacious and kind with a bright school record at Westville High. Funeral at home with classmates as pallbearers and relatives from Neponset Chicago Town and Richmond. She rests at Quakerdom cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Pearl Barnard
Orlando Barnard
Westville
Miss Barnard
Weatville High School
Essie Clark
Grace Loomis
Polly Jetsup
Lucas Hixon
Chas. Cathcart
Elgin Link
Henry Augustine
Christian
Neponset, III
Henry Terry
Rudy
Sela Barnard
Chicago
Polly Maulsby
Town
John Jordan
Richmond
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad Promises Refund
Druggists sell Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money refund promise if the remedy fails to cure. Each box bears the signature of W. Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xe W. Grove
Michigan City Notes and Local Happenings
Mayor Krueger did not begin his southern tour as scheduled and the reason remains unclear. Dowagiac and Chicago visitors arrive for family visits while pugilist Kid Bradford visits town. Ice harvests fill ice houses and Salvations Army persists with small collections. A spring wedding is rumored among well known locals. Oyster supper and masquerade planned for the hall on the 17 with a post event supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krueger
H. B. Wells
Dowagiac
Mich
H. B. Tuthill
F. E. Hughes
Jasper County
C. W. Cline
Charles Frank
New Buffalo
F. L. Middleton
Ira S. Carpenter
Waco
Tex
J. Alexander
Geo. Switzer
August Dick
6Th Street Bridge
Booth & Co
Chicago
Salvation Army
Franklin Street Bridge House
Hesse
Coleridge
Hank
DooR Village Social Notes Roundup
Wm Fitzpatrick of Chicago returns home after visit with his son. Frank Travis and wife plus sister from Kingsbury join Mrs W L Brink for Sunday. A McLellan recovers from a sprained ankle. Edith McDonnel of Laporte visits Bertha Fisher. Gracie Payne is ill. M L Brink attends superior court in Michigan City. Mrs Lefever of Ohio returns after funeral of Mrs G F Brayton. Mrs Cobb of Valparaiso stays with Rev B F Brayton. Van Teeter of Colomo Michigan visits brother Zack in poor health. Geo Shepherd returns to Kansas from winter with uncle D T Keith.
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Emma Goodwin
Michigan City
Lyman Frame
Geo. Fahler
Mr. Sudborough
Ohio
Wm. Fitzpatrick
Chicago
Frank Travis
Kingsbury
W. L. Brink
Gracie Payne
M. L. Brink
Superior Court
Lefever
G. F. Brayton
Cobb
Valparaiso
van Teeter
Colormo, Mich
Zack
Local Visitors and Residents Noted in This Vicinity
Mrs J O Frame of Chicago and Mrs Harry Norton of Chesterton visit parents Mr and Mrs Solomon Replogle near this place. Emma Loomis of New Chartisle visits her mother and brother. The Glass family plans to move back in April. Lulu Glass attends school here. Mr Brown a telegraph operator in Chicago visits relatives and is on extended vacation.
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J.O. Frame
Chicago
Harry Norton
Chesterton
Solomon Replogle
Frank Gust
Laporte
Trustee Hall
Emma Loomis
New Chartisle
John Glass
Lulu Glass
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Pain Relief and Healing
Arnica salve advertised to kill pain and heal injuries including burns, scalds, cuts, and bruises. Claims cure for fever sores ulcers boils corns and skin eruptions. Marketed as best pile cure on earth with 25 cents per box and guarantee, sold by all druggists.
Life Sketch of Joseph Sarver A Porter County Resident
Joseph Sarver born April 2 1816 in Fulton county Penno died February 5 1900 at his son Isaah’s Porter county home aged 83 years 9 months 7 days. He married Catherine Glass in 1814 Pennsylvania later moved to Laporte then Porter counties where he lived until death. Six children James Samuel E Jennie Tsaib John Katy present at passing. He joined the Christian association at age twenty and lived as a faithful member. Mrs Sarver died in 1856 and he resided with Issih since then. Community notes a good citizen and loving father to his children.
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Joseph Sarver
Fulton County
Penno
Isaah
Porter County
Catherine Glass
Pennsylvania
Laporte County
James
Samuel E
Jennie
Tsaib
John
Katy
Church
Christian Association
Sarver
Issih
Sugar Beet Crop Success In Nebraska Enhances Output
Chicago Burling ton and Quincy Railroad officials report Nebraska beet growers secured ample acreage for two large factories at Grand Island and Norfolk. Weather favored planting and cultivation producing an excellent stand and very large yield. Factories began Oct 1 and expect higher sugar output than ever before. Farmers receive about 34 to 5 per ton due to quality. State output estimated around 25 million pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Nebraska
Grand Island
Norfolk
The New Life Pills Promoted by Dr King
Advert says Dr King presents New Life Pills that turn weakness into strength and listlessness into energy. It claims dramatic health benefits and mental power increases. Each box sells for 25 cents through E T Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
E. T. Scott
Train Ticket Sale Dates For 1900 Regional Travel
Tickets go on sale at the Wabash Depot on February 6 and 20, March 6 and 20, and April 3 and 17, 1900. Fares mirror 1899 territory with one first class fare plus 2 dollars round trip. Special 95 cent rate to Chicago. Contact E I Crossley, agent, before buying for northern western or southern trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Chicago
E. I. Crossley
Reduced round trip rates to Hot Springs Arkansas
The notice advertises reduced round trip rates to Hot Springs Arkansas described as a national resort endorsed by the United States government for health benefits. It lists a winter climate and about 200 hotels and boarding houses and directs readers to contact ticket agents or C. S. Crane, General Passenger Agent in St. Louis Missouri for details and an illustrated information book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Arkansas
United States
C. S. Crane
St. Louisa
Ark
Stoved Death Off. E. B. Munday Endorses Electric Bitters
Henrietta lawyer E. B. Munday recounts a brother cured by Electric Bitters after malaria fever and jaundice. He claims the remedy cleanses blood, aids digestion and liver and kidney function, and treatsVarious ailments. Available at E. T. Scotts drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Munday
Henrietta
Tex
E. T. Scott's Drug
Isn't There Something Wrong
A letter-writer recounts a Salvation Army holiness meeting in which sanctification as a second blessing is preached. The writer argues the pastor claimed impossible perfection, cites scripture to critique the doctrine, and warns against counterfeit religious influence and sanctified ministers who condone violence. Anon signs off with a plea for firmer biblical understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Church of Christ
God
Christ
Egypt
Satan
Garden of Eden
Babylon
Jesus
A Pointed Talk on Local Patriotism Adapted from Walkerton
A reader urges shoppers to buy at home to boost Westville and nearby towns in a strong appeal. Women are highlighted as key shoppers influencing family purchases and local prosperity, with emphasis on the benefits of supporting local merchants and keeping money circulating locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkerton Independent
Westville
Walxerton
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la Grippe
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Door Village
A. McLellan
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Geo. Shepherd
D. T. Kieth
Kansas
Emma Booker
Minnie Bedenkop
Ida Frame
O. J. Sackman
Anna Burkhart
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