Stony Island move for Arthur Stoner. local tales and misadventures
County correspondence notes Arthur Stoner moving to Stony Island for Nickle Plate shop work. Eleven year old Harrison Shorte injured Johnny Fisher with a knife in the thigh. Several marriages, travel, illness, and social visits populate the week. A nurse reveals triplets to a sleep-broken man. a Boston-like caution marks the era’s mood amid court and community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Stoner
Stony Island
Nickle Plate Railroad
Harrison Shorte
Morgan School
Johnny Fisher
Local notes from Union and Laporte area
J M Adams spent Wednesday and Thursday in Union and Laporte on business. Jos Trinosky, recently arrested for trespass, is out on $100 bonds. T B Wilson of Wanatah visited on insurance business last Thursday. Miss Ruth Howell of Grassmere Ranch sick with diphtheria after attending school in Kouts. B E Stowell and son were in Kouts on business Sunday. A Long, vacationing with his father here, returned to Ann Arbor Monday. C W M local men received a large pumpkin pie last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.M. Adams
Union
Laporte
Jos. Trinosky
T. B. Wilson
Wanatah
Ruth Howell
Grassmere Ranch
Kouts
B. E. Stowell and Son
Long
Ann Arbor
Eliza Cummings
Travis
Kingsbury
Rev. Mansfield
Chicago
Shoop
A. C. Church
T. Cahill
Chae. Barkdull
Frank Freeman
Omaha
Neb
W. B. Sink
Ethel Geist
Malley Freeman
Lucien Barkdull
Hust
F. A. Freeman
Bis
Phebe Beech
Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Guests
Mr Selbey appears on the sick list. Sam Schlosser from South Chicago plans to become a resident. Stella West of Valpo visited Miss Gertrude Barber. A group of Misses including Mildred Stark Ethel Barker Clara Sears Stella West Lulu Spirsr Gertrude Barber Chioo Bowley and Alsars gathered socially. Edward Osborn John Se bring and Arthur Henry visited Jim Rosenbaum with music and games. D M Barber and wife had dinner with Mr Ireland. Henry Months and wife visit Chicago while Otto Monthi returns home from South End visiting his parents. Protracted meetings closed Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Stark
Ethel Barker
Clara Sears
Stella West
Lulu Spirsr
Gertrude Barber
Chioo Bowley
Alsars
Edward Osborn
John Sebring
Arthur Henry
Jim Rosenbaum
D. M. Barber
Mr. Ireland
Henry Months
Chicago
Otto
Monthi
South End
Teacher Julia Sullivan Stricken With Illness. Sister Nora Aids
Report indicates teacher Julia Sullivan has been ill for several days. Her sister Nora Sullivan assists at home as the community prayers for her recovery intensify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Sullivan
Nora
Little Black Mare Dies After Sickness on Kingsbury Route
J Craft loses his mare Sunday night after the animal fell ill en route to Kingsbury. The horse died in Chase and Crafts barn with the owner by her side from illness onset. Grace Walton of Laporte visited Mrs. L J Craft last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Craft
Kingsbury
Chase & Craft
Grace Walton
Laporte
L. J. Craft
Clesser
Eastburn & Son
Chicago
Mary Rhodes
Bruce McCormick
Court Union No. 46
C.R
C. B. Clayton
V.R
T. E. Garwood
P. D. White
Treas
S. L. Chase
W. C. Wildt
O. W
C. W. Buck
C. Barnes
Frank Travis
Local notes and court items from Purdue bulletin
Various communities report visits and funerals, marriages, and legal actions. Jora Ballenger et al. seek property partition with Schuyler Hunt as sole possessor. several damages lawsuits and a Dowd will case draw interest in the circuit court. Purdue University bulletin summarizes animal disease trends in the state with hog cholera losses and other health issues in cattle and livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Offley W. Leeds
Eli Boyer
Fred Schaeuffele
Joseph Roznakowski
Cecilia Janowsky
St Joe County
John Curran
Michigan Central Railroad Company
Orville Adams
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway Company
Porter County
Walkerton
Lewis Paul
St. Joe County
Baltimore & Ohio Railway Company
Jasper N. Devo
Caroline Haskins
Chauncy
Rogle
Nye & Sutherland
Jora Ballenger
Edwin Ballenger
Clara Galbreth
Denver
Clare Galbreth
Katie Hunt
Hannah Reese
Schuyler C. Hunt
Mary C. Hunt
Robert B. Short
Jamess
Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station
Veterinary Department
A.W. Bitting
D. V. Mi
Revival Meetings At Pleasant View By Rev Solinsky
A report lists revival meetings led by Rev. Solinsky at Pleasant View. Local residents and visitors mentioned include Lenard Maxwell, Mrs. Muchler and her South Dakota visitor, Mrs. Whitcomb, and others. Several legal matters and civil suits are noted, including probate proceedings and divorce filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solinsky
Pleasant View
Lenard Maxwell
Havana Report Exaggerated on Smallpox Epidemic
Sensational Havana story cited as originating from the Chicago Tribune claimed a smallpox epidemic had broken out in the 161st regiment with many deaths expected. Governor Mount’s office reportedly dismissed the news as alarmist despite the alarming tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Chicago Tribune
One Hundred and Sixty-First
Governor Mount
Anzict
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Township Affairs
New Durham
Levi J. Wolfe
Westville
Ceston
Br.iseminger
Tuesiaya
Westville Directory
B. V W. Hollenbeck
Ind
A. Williams
Rapsciatty
Laporte County
Fur Notaria
Arucu
G. F. Swan
Obie
Odd Fellows
Indiana
F. W. Martin
Walnut
Main
Clyburn and
Maplests
Bank OF Westville, E. &. Smith
Geo. L. Thompson, Sr
Westville, Indiana
Em Tam
the Home Insurance Co
New York
and Fire Assurance Co
Manchester
England
Welcome Jerome
Railroad ST
F. P. Herrold
Ines
Westville, Ind
James Benson
Harrold
Hemware
Amenzo Mann, Undertaier
le Prince
Main and Railroad Streets
Karl Koontz
Wm. Koonte
Union Mills Directory
Ginther
Union Mills
J. F. Vanbaugh
Wilder
W. W. Barclay
Prop
Ladies
Quicek
Pontiac
Deatbern St
Washington St
Valparaiso
Avery
Laporte Directelry
Julius C. Travis
Court House
Main St. Laporte
Neutary
John C. Richter
Gbernelh & Arnolins
Milton 8. Smith
Ridgeway Building
Dr, Gish
Office
All's Opera Louse
Jewelers
J. B. Norton
Laporte, Ind
H. E. Harrison
Harrison & Johnnon
The
West End Barbers
la Porte
Frank E. Osborn
Herman W. Sallwaseer
Osborn, & Sallwasser
Andrews’ Bank
Main St
J. F. Knight
Rotary Public
Insurance
Room
Guggenheim & Wile Block
Gouda
Caurtais
Maus St
J, Vene Dorland
Scott Bloce
C. I. Hoop & Co
Lowell
Mass
Standard Hotel
Tam
Joan R. Demyer
Belle Allen
Tecumseh St
Allen
J. R. Pacin
East Main St
Ted
K. Main St
Lederer’s Music Depot
Planos
Organs
Eheet Music
Alice
W. Mainst
Crumpasker Bros
Attorneys-At-Law
Gon A. Mameer
E.G. Hart
Michigan City Directory
J. £. Shultz
Franklin Street
Michigan City
Tad
M.a.schutl
Franklin 8
Reet
Corner Fourth
Franklin
Stephen Zeltner
Maple City Bakery
Phelps & Foster
Main Street
Corner Clay
Mars
Scientific Fimerican
Io Munn & Co
Sersrendery
William A. Bray
Willa
Deeda
Saamiced Re
Oro i
Mott Block
Calla
Ruggles
Frank
Snodg.ass
Tracy Ave
Kansas City
Indicator
Emil Grieger
Valpo
Jno
Werner
Gusta Grieger
Newman
Risnman
Henry Mann
Henry Anman
Walter Tilden
Julius Conitz
Mr. Conitz
Gabe Doyle
Hamlet
Clare Osborn
Hi Concannon
Frankie
Seattle
Peters
South Bend
Eliza Buhland
Beaver Dam
Herbert Cathcart
Dan Hibbard
Austin
Eva
Rolling Prairie
H. A. Goodrich
Feneville, Mich
F. Flood
Dave McKellips
John Smith
James Flood
H. Martin
Wm. Lamb
Grand Rapids
Kate Standiford
Grandma Martin
Dowd Will
Stuck
Pinhook
Frank Ficod
Pinhooks
Lacrosse
Hanna
Mr. Selbey
S‘ck
Sam Schlosser
Bigelow
Kongsbury
D. P. Closser
Mron Mills
Libble Miller
Mrs. Grover
Guy Clark
Savannah
Circuit Court Notes
James F. Knight
Casker
John FP. Rickert
Washington Township
Valkee
A. Brown
Shull
Wm. Maxwell
Maud Caslon
Malone
Bob Cain
Mrs. Mitzner
Gus Mitzner
Dawd
W.M. Roe
Wabash Railroad
O. A. Hewlett
Mary E. Hubbard
St. Joseph County
Carrie Shaffer
Wn. Shaffer
Mary Anne Falconbury
Loula Falconsbury
D. L. Flory
Wm. H. Hoover
J. P. Vankirk
J. Parkell
Jos. Beveridge
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