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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1905

Page

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Death's Rich Harvest A Garland Obituary

Mrs. Bryant formerly Sarah Islen Clyburn of Garland Kansas died January 5 1905 at 7 30 p m after pneumonia at age 62 years seven months and one day She was born in Wesville Indiana June 4 1812 came to Kansas in 1871 married S J Bryant November 7 1886 and leaves a husband a sister and two brothers The funeral was led by Rev C E West and burial at Clarksburg cemetery.

Garland Kas Bryant Theo Armitage Sarah Islen Clyburn Wesville Ind Kansas J. Bryant Knew C. E. West Clarksburg Cemetery

Tragedy at Kankakee Pumping Station Claims Zi merman Life

Daniel Zmmerman 66 native of Ohio dies instantly at Kankakee Pumping Station four miles south of LePort e while oiling machinery. His clothing tangled in cog wheels, his body crushed. daughter saw clothing in wheel. He leaves a wife, two brothers and nine children, two daughters reside in Michigan City.

LePorte Daniel Zimerman Kankakee Walter Zineverman Walter Zinmerman Daniel Zmmerman Ohio Anna Reed Hulda Cook Michigan City

Obituaries Mark Sudden Deaths in Michigan City Area

Death notices report Geo B Koegele chief engineer killed by a pulley accident at Ohblemachers brick plant near Michigan City. He left a wife and a small son at age 27. Fred Studer night watchman at Western Launch died of a lung hemorrhage on duty at nearly 37, survived by a wife and four children. Mrs John Glow of Anesterton died suddenly at about age 69, four children survive. Miss Clyburn, 30, died after ten days illness typhoid pneumonia. brother of Mrs T Armitage, the family now in Garland Kansas.

Christ Dabbert Chas. Rhoda Michigan City Chas. H Louis Seattle Wash Daceased Lutheran Church Mr. Clyburn Westville T. Armitage Garland Kas Geo. B. Koegele Ohblemacher Fred Studer Western Launch Mr. Studer Switzerland John Glow Anesterton

Electric Bitters Promoted as Malaria Cure

SICKENING SHIVERING FITS of Avue and Malaris can be relieved and cured with Electric Bitters. This tonic medicine is said to be especially beneficial for malaria and to drive the disease from the system. It is claimed to be preferable to quinine with fewer aftereffects. A testimonial from E S Munday of Henrietta Texas cites a brother saved from malaria fever and jaundice by Electric Bitters. Sold by A L Scott’s drug store at 50 cents guaranteed.

E.S Munday Henrietta Tex T. Scott

Suit Filed for Damages Over Dry Kiln Accident

Marty Keplan sues Planett Manufacturing Co in circuit court seeking 1000 dollars for injuries from an accident last June. He alleges a pulley over a factory door struck him in the dry kiln area, causing head injuries and three months of incapacity.

Marty K=eplan Planett Manufacturing Co Sutherland & Smith Planett

Clawson Sues Ice in Circuit Court Over Estate Notes

Richmond Indiana resident Charles E Clawson sues Estella Ice administratrix to set aside transfers of notes worth 3500 and a mortgage to share in an estate. Another suit seeks inventory of notes mortgages and funds alleged as misappropriated. Attorneys Weir Doran Bond represent Clawson. Ice is defended by Biddle and Osborn.

Circuit Court Charles E. Clawson Richmond Ind Estella Ice Laporte Circuit Ice Weir & Doran Bond Biddle F. E. Osborn Mrs. Ice Charles H. Lacey Nina Lacey G. G. Oliver Arthur St. Clair The Loan & Saviage Association

Real Estate Transfers Lead County in 1904

N McCurdy retires from the county recorder’s office noting 1904 as a peak year for real estate transfers. Warrantee, quit claim, executors and guardians deeds totaling 1 383 transfers valued at 1 624 380 occurred alongside 682 mortgages totaling 830 208 and 504 mortgage satisfactions. The report highlights growth as farmers expand acreage and finance new builds.

N. McCurdy County Recorder’s Office Laporte Herald

Grand Jury Returns Seventeen True Bills in Local Cases

Circuit court grand jury returns seventeen true bills with charges including larceny, forgery, burglary, arson and robbery. Defendants Mary Sebeski Stella Lulla Jobo Gill Fred Hubler Edward Shafer face multiple counts tied to thefts at Michigan City stores Pere Marquette car robbery and arson incidents dated October August November and December.

Circuit Court Mary Sebeski Stella Lulla Jobo Gill Fred Hubler Edward Shafer Pred Hubler John Gill Lulla Sebeski Rahl Krueger Michigan City Pere Marquette Cara Asinst Bank of LaCrosse R. E. Ford Shafer H. L. Cummings John J. Hansley Robert Mitchell Lydia Deets Elmer Carson Mary G B. Scott G. W. Crow

Hall's Catarrh Cure and Pills Advertised

Mercury free Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Beware mercury based nostrums and ensure genuine product from Druggists. Hall's Family Pills marketed as best.

Hall F. J. Chaney & Co Toledo Halls Ohio F. J. Cheney & Co Druegist

Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Colds and Prevents Pneumonia

Advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures colds and prevents pneumonia. The claim appears as a patent medicine note typical of early 20th century health ads. No clinical verification is provided in the readable text.

Foley

Inexhaustible crop of fraud victims exposed by Silver company

An exchange describes a fraud by the Chicago Silver company in which thousands received circulars claiming prize winnings. Recipients were asked to send 98 cents for packing expenses to receive a $12 silverware set, which was never mailed, leaving many local victims in Michigan City and nearby areas.

Chicago Silver Company Michigan City

Right Kind of Talk Threats Target Crumpacker

The South Bend Tribune notes threats aimed at Representative Crumpacker as he seeks fair southern representation in Congress. It recalls slavery era intimidation and warns northern resolve remains steadfast despite such hostilities from southern fire eaters.

Congress Southern States Crumpacker South Bend Tribune South Mason and Dixon Line

Lake Shore Railroad to Face $78,000 Destruction Suit

Rumor says Lake Shore Railroad will be defendant in a Porter county case to recover $78,000 for destruction of Chicago Hydraulic Pressed Brick plant at Porter. Fire last October started by a spark from a Lake Shore locomotive burned the plant for days. Brick company officials have evidence for the forthcoming action in Porter county.

Lake Shore Railroad Company Chicago Hydraulic Pressed Brick Company Porter Porter Yards Lake Shore Lake Shore Company Porter County

Bobwhite the Benefactor Deserves Protection

Ornithological authorities say Bobwhite eats sixty weed seed kinds, forming over half his diet. Reports list crop loads of seeds from smartweed, sorrel, ragweed, and pig weed, plus he preys on potato bug, cucumber beetle, bean beetle, and many caterpillars and moth larvae.

Bobwhite

Cough Syrup Ad Warns Of Opioid Poisoning

An old warning notes many children poisoned by cough syrups with opiates. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy with no opiates, claiming it protects children from poisoning and related illnesses.

Stop It A Neglected Cold May Threaten Lungs

A neglected cough or cold may lead to bronchial or lung trouble. Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as providing security from serious effects of a cold.

Foley

Pneumonia and La Grippe Coughs Repaired by Foley’s Honey and Tar

A brief health ad notes pneumonia and la grippe coughs being cured quickly by Foley’s Honey and Tar. It warns against substitutes and promotes the remedy as effective for lingering coughs and chest complaints.

Foley

Master Appointed Master Commissioner A J Hickey

A J Hickey of Laporte is named master commissioner of the circuit court. The duties resemble a master in chancery with power to issue subpoenas take affidavits and depositions and sell real estate under court direction. The appointment requires oath and will begin soon. Probate duties remain with counties over 10 000 population. Laporte may later add a probate commissioner as growth continues.

A. J. Hickey Laporte Circuit Court Herald Daniel Noyes Richter Attorney Hickey Hickey Laporte County Elkhart County

General Edwin R Niles Dies After Civil War Trials

The loyal veteran Edwin R Niles dies in Longcliff Insane Hospital after years of illness and a troubled life. He believed himself a general, kept up military airs, and faced public mockery yet showed resolve in civilian life. Funeral held at Goshen.

Edwin R. Niles Looge Birmsuit Longeclif Issane Hospital Goshen

Fence Posts Sold For 60 Days At 11 Per 100

Thomas Keel located 1 mile southwest of Weat ylile sells fence posts at 11 dollars per 100 for a 60 day period.

Thomas Keel Weatylile

A True and Tried Friend Tribute to the horse

A vivid toast from the Rider and Driver praises the horse as a steadfast companion and symbol of courage and history. It lauds its nerve, vision, docility, puissance, and service from desert marches to harvests, noting its role in leadership and the ink of history.

Pulla

Remarkable Cow Narrated by North Judson News

A North Judson News tale recalls a remarkable cow quieting a village scene. A boy quotes his father describing a cow that loved apples and produced apple butter after milking and churning. A second anecdote notes the cow eating a rooster tail and delivering a surplus milk yield the next morning.

North

Methodist Church Services Hold Themed Sermons

The pastor will preach Sunday morning on The Problem of Gods will and Man s will and Sunday evening on Jesus is every man s King. All welcome with cordial invitation. Other church activities include Prayer meeting Wednesday evening and Junior League Saturday at 2 30.

Jesus

A Grim Tragedy of Consumption and Coughs Averted

A letter from Ph G Huntley of Osklandon Ind describes the death toll from consumption and pneumonia, noting that his wife survived after using Dr King's New Discoveries for consumption coughs and colds. The advert promotes a 503 price and $1.00 full bottle with a trial bottle free offered by E T Statt Druglet.

Ph. G. Huntley Osklandon Ind Ae Dasa E. T. Statt Dregglet

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