Commissioners Reorganize County Officials in Reorganization
Henry C. Kroyer is elected president with William P. Miller as assistant secretary. Macadam road work to begin next spring under awarded contract. Charles H. Truesdell Laporte named county attorney. Dr O L Sutherland secretary of health. Dr C S Mack Laporte jail and house physician. Stace Burden custodian of the courthouse. L R Cassa bond as county treasurer approved. personal bond of 475000 signed by numerous residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Kroyer
William P. Miller
Charles H. Truesdell
Laporte
O. L. Sutherland
County Board of Health
C. S. Mack
Stace Burden
Court House
Truesdell
A. W. McVey
Sutherland
Burden
L. R. Cassa
Cass
A Modern Miracle Recovers After Severe Coughing Spell
Mrs Molise Holt of Woodford Tenn was near death from coughing up mucus. Dr King’s New Discovery given after forty eight hours of watchful bedside care led to rapid improvement and full recovery. Trial bottles free at E T Scotts Drug Store with 50c and 1.00 prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molise Holt
J.O . Hooper
Woodford
Tenn
E. T. Scott's
Printer's Ink and Advertising Folly in Colonial Tale
A tongue in cheek parable about John Wanamaker like figure who spent 65 dollars to advertise once in a Philadelphia Ledger and failed. Merchants warned him against advertising while he squandered money on dry goods and socks. He ends with many stores but little time for his Sunday school lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Wanamaker
Moneymaker
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Ledger
Jobn
May live 100 years claim for 70 year old woman
Mrs. Jeannie Duncan of Haynesville Maine states Electric Bitters cured her chronic dyspepsia after 20 years and made her feel as strong as a young girl. The remedy treats stomach and liver diseases blood disorders general debility and weakness and is sold at Scott’s drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannie Duncan
Haynesville
Scott’s Drug Store
Laxative Fruit Syrup Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a remedy for chronic constipation. It claims the syrup aids digestion and stimulates the liver and bowels, restoring natural action, with a pleasant taste and no griping. Take it today for prompt improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orine J
Prize Draw For Subscribers Offer In The Indicator
The Indicator announces a January 31 prize draw for subscribers including a $20 gold watch a $20 dress pattern and a $20 suit option. Each dollar paid on new or old subscriptions earns a number, and a committee will select a winner who then chooses a prize from the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tts
Hayiong
New Crews as Local Lodges Install Officers in December
A joint Masonic lodge and Eastern Star chapter installation occurred December 27 with many visitors and refreshments. Officers for the O E S include W M Mrs Martha Weed and W P G C Flegel, among others, followed by Masonic officers headed by M H Baird and D L Crumpacker. The Westville Temple Rathbone Sisters and Knights of Pledge groups hold upcoming installations and banquets, with a slate of officers announced for each body. Ninevah Encampment in Stalled coterie, and Rebekah lodge to install officers this evening with a full list of names and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
Eastern Star Chapter
O E. S
W.M
Martha Weed
W. P
G. C. Flegel
Allce Small
Treas
Clara M. Hess
See
Helen Miller
Condig
Ora Baird
A. Condrs
Lulu Loomis
Adele
G. H. Bradley
Ruth
Elizabeth Bailey
Esther
Winnie Herrold
Martha
M. Standiford
Electa
Ollie Clause
Warden
Sarah Williams
A. Williams
Sentinel
G C. Piegel
Westville Temple Rathbone Sisters
K. of P. Lodge
Mra
Elith McKellips
M.E. C
Rana Cathcart
Ss. C
Dora Thomas
J.C
Maggie Koontz
Mer
Nellie Hoard
Protector
Emma Lewis
Etla Allen
M.R &C
Hattie Haus
Erecta Daggy
Colonel Brown Suffering Illness In Indianapolis
Col Isaac Washington reports Colonel Brown the Hoosier bird and bee man is in Indianapolis for a week of treatment by local physicians while seeking renewed health. He recently returned from the southwest where he heard favorable reactions to his lectures on bird protection aiding cotton crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Washington
Brown
Helen Gould
Indianapolis
Southwest
Texas
Louisiana
Judge Crumpacker Pushes Pension and Reform Bills in Congress
Judge Crumpacker files fifty three bills and two resolutions this session. Key proposals include protecting the president life and death penalty for lynching conspirators, honoring Tippecanoe heroes, and readjusting federal courts in Indian territory. He aims to curb Uncle Joe Cannons power by clipping the rules committee and to fund a census clerk at six dollars a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crumpacker
Uncle Joe Cannon
Committee On Rules
Uncle Joe
Farm and business property sale notice
We can sell your Farm, Business, City and Village property. Write for particulars, send stamp for reply. Streeter and Boyer, Lansing, Michigan.
January Sermons at Methodist Church Explore Revelation and Bible
The January Sunday services feature sermons on Revelation as the source of humanity's concept of God, whether the Bible is human or divine, and the present value of Bible doctrines. The pastor invites written questions on topics including revelation, science, and the Bible's value to this generation, promising thoughtful discussion and courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertises $100 Reward
Readers learn that Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a universal cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 for any unsuccessful case and invite testimonials, with distribution through F. J. Cheney & Co. and Hall's Family Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Th. Hall
Revival at the Methodist Church
Revival meetings began Tuesday at the Methodist church with a 6 45 prayer meeting and 7 15 preaching. Rev W H Fertich of Star City will preach nightly through the 12th inclusive. The series offers a broad scholarly discussion of Christian religion and invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
W. H. Fertich
Star City
Weatville
Foley's Kidney Cure Praised by Buffalo Man
A. H. Thurnes of Buffalo Ohio reports years of kidney and bladder trouble with gravel and stones. After using Foley's Kidney Cure he notes rapid relief with pain gone and feels like a new man. E T Scott, druggist, endorses the product's value vouching for the photographed claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Thurnes
Buffalo, C
Foley
E. T. Scott
Foley's Honey and Tar Warned Against Imitations
An advertisement from Foley & Co of Chicago touts Foley's Honey and Tar as the trusted throat and lung remedy. It cautions against counterfeit products with similar names and urges customers to seek the genuine in a yellow package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
E T. Scott
Acting Chaplain Appointed At Prison Pending Successor
Rev. O L Kiplinger serves as chaplain at the prison while awaiting the appointment of a successor to the late H L Henderson. Kiplinger performs duties alongside his regular ministerial work. The board is expected to appoint at the next meeting when a state agent will also be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Kiplinger
H. L. Henderson
Kiplinger
How to Avoid Pneumonia with Foley's Honey and Tar
Dr C J Bishop of Agnew Michigan endorses Foley's Honey and Tar noting no pneumonia following colds after use. E T Scott reports using it in three severe pneumonia cases with good results. The ad urges asking for Foley's Honey and Tar and rejecting substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
C.J. Bishop
Agnew
Mich
E. T. Scott
County Treasurer Settles With State In Indianapolis
La Porte County Treasurer Bobland travels to Indianapolis for final settlement. County owes the state $39,198.3 but will receive $16,772.15, net $22,426.63. County general fund shows $11,614.58, plus unloaned school funds about $60,000 and delinquent taxes since last settlement, totaling nearly $200,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobland
Indianapolis
Laporte County
State of
Indiana
Bard
Something New in Westville Coke for Sale for Cook Stoves
A brief notice from Westville markets a new coke supply intended for cook stoves. The item is advertised locally, with emphasis on ready availability and practical use for households seeking fuel.
Goodbye to country school drives consolidation trend in state
State superintendent Fassett A. Cotton reports 883 country schools abandoned since consolidation began, yielding 277 new consolidated schools. About 7,867 children ride 476 wagons daily to central township schools, with average wagon cost at 806.35 dollars. Forty two counties deem the move successful, nine dissatisfied, and 37 say trials were insufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fassett A. Cotton
Reuben's Letter on Graft and Reform Fatigue
A letter from Rauben Hardacrabble decries ongoing graft and reform coverage, mocks investigations and indictments, laments public outrage, and predicts political upheaval and payback as corruption persists despite scandals. The writer endorses old methods over new schemes and voices fatigue with reform talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iill
New York
McCurry
McCall
Jersey City
Caboodle Uv
Docherty
Personally Conducted Tour to California by First Class Route
Exclusive tour under Tourist Department Chicago Union Pacific and North West ero Ling departs Chicago on Wednesday February 1st. Trip spans February and March in sunlit California. Price 350 dollars covers rail fare sleeping cars meals in dining cars and hotel expenses. Full itineraries and details on application S A Hutchison Munster 212 Clark St and 120 Jackson Ave Chicago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tourist Department
Chicago
Union Pacific
North Westero Ling
S. A. Hutchison
Munster
Clark St
Jackson Riva
Chicayo
Local social notes from Laporte to Chicago
Mrs J G Moher returned from a short visit to Laporte and Rolling Prairie. Miss Alice Compton visited her sister Mrs Vogler in Chicago. Emil Usroaky and Chicago mother sold property to a South Chicago buyer. Mr and Mrs Herman Richter spent New Years with relatives in Chicago. A family gathering occurred at Younger Feame's New Years day. D C Ritenour and wife were in Michigan City. Misses Eion and Edith Pratt of Rolling Prairie visited their brother C E Pratt. Minole Witte and siblings returned from Michigan City and Dirham. Fred Snyder returned to Lafayette to resume studies after holidays. Mr and Mrs Mobr enjoyed a New Years Eve surprise with friends. dancing and refreshments. Mrs B F Vogler won first prize and Mrs Henry Schleen second prize at the event. The New Years dance was a grand success. William Ritenour returned to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. J.G. Moher
Laporte
Rolling Prairie
Alice Compton
Mra. Vogler
Chicago
Emil Usroaky
D. C. Ritenour
Michigan City
Misses Eion
Edith Pratt
C. E Pratt
Mies Minole Witte
Dirham
Fred Snyder
Lafayette
Vogler
Henry Schleen
William Ritenour
Stove for sale by E Ansley
Fragmentary ad notes a hot blast heating stove used two months for sale by E Ansley at a cheap price.
Freedom for Christmas Gift Pardons James Myers
Gov Hanly forgives ward James L Myers who had served in Michigan City prison since 1903 after manslaughter conviction in 1876 linked to Brunson Sloan death during a timber dispute in Darlington. Myers returns home free the Saturday before Christmas as another inmate James E Davis, jailed for horse stealing, is released amid illness findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanly
James L. Myers
Michigan City
Myers
Brunson Sloan
Darlington
Sloan
James E. Davis
You will not find beauty in rouge pot cents Tes or Tablets
Note: The provided text is fragmentary and lacks clear events, individuals, or organizations to summarize into a coherent news card.
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Scott
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M. H. Baird
S. W
W. E. Wilkinson
J. W
Roy Tuley
J. Gardner
D. L. Crumpacker
S. D
G. Wd. Bradley
J.D. el Clause
Ss. S
Walter Koontz
Pratt
Tyler
G. L. Thompson
Ninevah
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Herrold
H. P
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D W. Shunk
N. T. Dadd
Scribe
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Fr. Scribe
G. L. Howell
Richard Ines
Rebekah Lodge
N.G
V. G
Rose Merrold
Jennie Burner
Emma Link
Eva Smith
Dora Thames
Elsie Iseminger
I G
Lucy Herrold
R. S
N. G
Lou Hill
L. S
Emms Rogers
R.S
Elsie Hartman
Colonel Brown
The
Westville
Reuben
California
Otis
Herman Richter
Younger Feame
E. Ansley
Freedom
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