Tenth District Republicans Elect McCoy chairman in Hammond
The Tenth District Republican convention in Hammond chose Thomas J. McCoy as district chairman for a fifth term. Delegates adopted resolutions praising President McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt, supporting canal construction, and endorsing state officials and candidates for 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Thos. J. McCoy
Bellman
Lake County
C. E. Martin
Laporte County
Tom
Charles Mills
Wensselaer
Charley
Usimteller
W. C. Mitchel
Lafayette
W. A. Banks
Laporte
Reiter
Tenth Congressional District
Covereby
Washington
McKinley
Theodore Roose
Ett
State Department
Columbia
Panama Canal
Republican Party
Unitedtates
Charles W. Fairbanks
Albert J Beveridge
Durbin
Congress
D. Crimpacker
J. Frank Hanly
Daniel FE. Storms
Commonwealth of Indiana
Thomas J. McCoy
Resolutions Urge Civil War Veterans Pension Plan
The group calls for a minimum twelve dollar monthly pension for Civil War veterans with ninety days service and honorable discharge. The meeting, free of discord, featured speeches by Dan Storms Secretary of State and state and local officials including Wolcott Wood Goodwine Knotts Dyer and Doran with Judge Tuthill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Storms
Lafayette
Wolcott
White
Wood
Tippecanoe
Goodwine
Warren
Knotts
Hammond
John Dyer
Lake County
F. H. Doran
H. B. Tuthill
Laporte County
Railroad Safety Under Scrutiny Calls for Reform
Discussion cites the Baltimore and Ohio disaster with heavy loss of life and the Interstate Commerce Commission report urging urgent remedial action. It notes 5219 collisions nationwide with 1041 deaths in ten severe crashes and calls for overhauls in safety rules and equipment adoption to improve railway travel safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Chicago Daily News
Roosevelt
Congress
Fuleys Honey and Tar advertised as safe cough remedy
An advertisement warns that many cough syrups cause opiate poisoning in children while promoting Fuleys Honey and Tar as a safe remedy for coughs croup and lung trouble. It claims the product contains no opiates and is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuley
Terrible death nearly claimed Mrs. M. L. Bobbitt saved by remedy
The Bargerton Tenn family witnessed Mrs. M. L. Bobbitt die from consumption until Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption was used. The first bottle gave relief and continued use cured her. It is advertised as a sure cure for lung troubles with bottles 50c and 1.00, trial bottles free at E T Scott's Drug Store.
Laporte County Farmers Institute Sets Jan 22 23 Program
The Laporte County Farmers Institute schedules a two day event at Halls Opera House Laporte on January 22 and 23 with sessions on general farming home economy stock farming and dairy. Speakers include J B Burris V C Meredith W C Meredith Prof J I Criswell and othersplus recitations and music across morning afternoon and evening slots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte County
Halls Opera House
Laporte
A. A. Ewing
Bernice
V. C. Meredith Pitta
C. R. Parker
Cora Banks Barnum
Waston
Lewis Institute
Chicago
A. R
H. C. Shannon
E.D. Daniels
Austin Cutler
B. J. Aurand
Elba Fickle
Rose Meyer
V. C. Meredith
Bernice Bea
Don J. Henry
J. I. Criswell
Mina Wight
Domestic Troubles Promo for New Life Pills
An ad claims Dr. King’s New Life Pills ease stomach and liver troubles. It promotes relief and a cure, priced at 25 cents, available at E. T. Scotus Drug Store.
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Dr. King
E. T. Scotus Drug Store
Wight After South Bend Franchise
The Northern Traction company of Indiana seeks a city entrance contract from the west via attorney P Lambert. S A Wight of Chicago holds a county franchise to build along the Michigan Road to New Carlisle, total line from Valparaiso to South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Northern Traction Company of
Indiana
Valparaiso
P . Lambert
S. A. Wight
Chicago
Michigan Road
New Carlisle
Sought Death by Torture in Fire at Home
Mrs. John Anderson of 215 Allen Street attempted suicide Thursday by setting fire to her clothing. Her husband, nearby in a field, saved her by rolling her in snow. She suffered burns to trunk and arms but will likely recover. she has nervous disorder and may be sent to an asylum. M. C. News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Anderson
Allen Street
Anderson
Chicago
Andersen
M. C. News
A Life at Stake: Foley’s Honey and Tar Promoted
This advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a life saving remedy. It claims a dose or two can prevent pneumonia or la grippe and urges purchase from all druggists.
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Foley
Neglected Cough Warns of Bronchial Trouble
A warning against ignoring a cough or cold and promoting Foley's Honey and Tar as protection from serious bronchial or lung problems. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Hunter Shot by Mistake in Dewey Township
William Smith of Dewey township was accidentally shot by Chris Hanson while hunting. They were watching a rabbit in bushes when Hanson fired, not knowing Smith had moved away. They stood about fifty feet apart. the shot caused a frightful wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
Dewey Township
Chris Hanson
Smith
Hanson
Snow Deters Cold Snap Believe Snow Helps Wheat
Farmers report snow covers the ground and protects wheat from cold. Wheat began winter in fair condition and farmers in the county expect a good crop. Many hope the snow stays until early March, saying it benefits the wheat.
Croup Remedy Endorsed by Mothers for Fast Relief
The cough indicating croup is familiar to mothers and Chamberlains Cough Remedy is urged as the quickest treatment. Do not waste time on untried remedies. give this medicine as directed and symptoms will quickly disappear. For sale by E T Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
E. T. Scott
Beware of Mercury Ointments for Catarrh
Warning against catarrh ointments containing mercury and urging use of Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Claims no mercury and internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Mentions price 75 cents and availability from druggists.
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F.J Cheney & Co
Toledo D
Hall
Toledy, O
F. J. Cheney &Co
Indiana Fire Escape Law Urges Dual Exits for Public Buildings
The 1898 act requires public and certain private buildings to have more than one fire escape at opposite ends, with free unobstructed access. Structures over three stories must have escapes, with penalties up to 200 dollars and imprisonment. Damages may reach 7000 dollars per life or injury in fires lacking escapes.
Coughs Cured Quickly by Foley's Honey and Tar
Pneumonia and la grippe noted in brief item. Coughs cured quickly by Foley's Honey and Tar. Refuse substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Wedded in Chicago Miss Florence Winters Ward
The ceremony occurred in Chicago with Miss Florence Winters Ward and Mr Ward tying the knot. She returns to Osceola to teach in the lower room while he resumes duties as principal in Geneva Indiana. The couple’s friends and Westville citizens extend warm wishes for their future.
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Chicago
Florence Winters Ton W. Ward
Michigan City
Westville
Electric Bitters Restore Burling tion Fireman’s Health
A Burling ton Iowa locomotive fireman C W Bella describes a near collapse that improved after taking Electric Bitters. He reports renewed strength and appetite and urges others to try the remedy, noting a 50 cent price and satisfaction guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Bellamy
Burlington
Iowa
E. T. Scott
Grandmother Benedict dies in Indianapolis after long illness
The obituary notes Grandma Benedict died at her daughter Mrs. Clara Barnett’s home in Indianapolis after years of poor health. Funeral was held at the M E Church with Rev. G O Smock. she and her husband Leyis Benedict were pioneer settlers, she lived to 826 on Thanksgiving Day and left a legacy of patient exemplary Christian faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Benedict
Clara Barnett
Indianapolis
Dorothy A. Faber
Leyis
Benedict
Free Will Baptist Church
Methodist Church
Church Triumphant
Doings in Court In Michigan City Will Contest Opens
The Porter versus Wells case began in Laporte circuit court before Judge Richter with jury. trial runs to week’s end. Defendants’ counsel M T Krueger and J F Galla. plaintiffs’ Darrow Worden and Osborn. Mrs Bentham’s $12 000 estate left life interest to Mrs Eveline Wells with remainder to Lydia Haverstock. challenge cites mental unsoundness and undue influence. Patrick Sexton’s will admitted to probate. he resided in Chicago with Porter county property in dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sexton
Chicago
Porter County
Superior Court
Michigan City
Fighting Mosquitos in Havana Cuba January 7 1904
A correspondent writes from Havana Cuba describing a visit to Moru castle a sugar and tobacco plantation and a pineapple plantation. He notes the local people in linen suits and naked children and observes English is rare while rheumatism limits speech. He imagines winning a house and lot and asks Charley to hold it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
de Cuba
Charley
Moru Castle
Bnack
Card of Thanks for Reed Hubbard’s Loss
We thank friends who offered sympathy and aid after the death of our mother. Mr. and Mrs. Reed Hubbard express gratitude for words and deeds that eased our sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. and
Mrs. Reed Hubbard
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LaPorte County Farmers Institute
Alfred Kummer
Lela
J.B. Burris
Cloverdale
Ind
Cambridge
J. B. Burris
Sylvinia Slocum
Wanatah
Wm. N. Osborn
W.C. Meredith
Lulu Groth
Linda Harding
Gregor
Anna McDuffey
Cara Benham
Pees Eavae
D. B. Burris
Wight
Hunter
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