Westville and Alida notices in local notices
Levi J Wolfe trustee invites at residence one mile north west of Westville and Clinton P R Iseminger trustee at home half mile west of Alida. Suessays textbooks for care and E S Weatville Chapter 133 meets second and fourth Fridays at Masonic hall. visitors welcome. Mrs Belle Miller and Mrs Alan Mann sec. WM. Cascarets claim to cure constipation. universal cathartic pills offered by E T Scott.
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Alida
Weatville
Masonic Hall
Belle Miler
Alan Mann
Advertisement for salve cures and guarantee
A medicinal salve promises to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. Sold by E. T. Scott at 2% cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Scott
Allen's Foot Ease advertised relief for tired feet
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cool swollen hot feet and ease tight shoes. It claims to prevent swelling sweating blisters and bunions and offers a trial pack free with address Allen H. Olmstead LeRoy New York.
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Allen
Ehoe
Bec
Olmstead
LeRoy
N.Y
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Advertisement
An old style medical ad touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a pleasant effective remedy for kidneys liver and bowels claiming to cleanse the system dispel colds cure headache fever biliousness and constipation. It promotes boxes priced 10 25 and 50 cents and guarantees cure through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C. C
Grain-O coffee substitute promising safe for all ages
Ask your grocer today to show you a package of Grain-O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. It is made from pure grains with a rich flavor resembling Mocha or Java and is gentle on delicate stomachs. One fourth the price of coffee two cents per package. Sold by all grocers.
Mine Run Debate Shapes Coal Wage Fight Conference
Chicago cabal of mine operators and workers debates wage levels and the mine run system as the joint scale committee works on basic rates. Ratchford urges wage gains and a shift to unskilled labor reduction while states differ on mine run and eight hour day. The panel plans no votes yet and Ohio Pennsylvania tensions loom over interstate differentials.
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Joint Scale Committee
Chicago
Ohio
Ratchford
Patrick Dolan
Pennsylvania
A. L. Sweet
Dempster
W. H. Lewis
Sweet
Illinois
Indiana
Senator Mason Attacked by Hotel Clerk Over Room Purchase
United States Senator William Mason of Chicago was assaulted in the Hotel Johnson lobby after arranging a room for Mrs. Lou Wighal, wife of lawyer Alonzo Wighal. Mason and his son had escorted Mrs. Wighal through Washington and later paid for the room before a dispute led to blows.
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Washington
United States
William Mason
Chicago
Johnson
Mason
Alonzo Wighal
Chicago Journal
Wighal
Determination on Both Sides in New England Cotton Mills Strike
Grim resolve marked day two of a major New England cotton strike with clear employer employee issues. In New Bedford, unions push for fines as a battle line while other mills like King Philip in Fall River show limited concessions. Thousands across six states watch New Bedford Saco Biddeford and Lewiston for signs of settlement and support concerns linger among non union workers.
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Boston
New Bedford
Biddeford
Saco
Lewiston
Fall River
Philip Mifil
New “England
New
Bedford
Weavers
Indorse
Signor Nicolini Dies in Pau After Illness
Signor Ernest Nicolini husband of Mme Adelina Patti Nicolini died at Pau France after a long illness described as cancerous with other disorders. The couple married in Wales in 1886 and Patti had previously divorced Marquis de Caux. Their devotion drew notice as pallid health declined through last year.
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Patti
London
Signor Nicolini
Mme
Adelina Patti-Nicolini
Pau
France
Signor
Ernest Nicolini
Wales
Louis Sebastian Henri de Roger de Gahuzac
Marquis de Caux
Nicolini
Mme. Patti
Minter Wanted for Local Option Violation Traced to Chicago
Thomas Minter, sought in Paw Paw Michigan for violating the local option law, fled to Chicago from a $300 bond. Four officers from East Chicago Avenue found him at 52 Crosby Avenue and he leaped from a second story window as they moved in, but was captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thomas Minter
Paw Paw
Mich
Chicago Avenue
Crosby Avenue
Ironwood Mine Group Announces Wage Increase
Ironwood Michigan January 19 The Metropolitan Iron and Land company which operates the Norrie group of mines and employs about 1000 men has announced a wage raise to take effect February 1. The exact amount is not stated but will likely be at least ten percent.
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Ironwood
Mich
Metropolitan Iron and Land Company
Norrie Group of Mines
Gov Scofield's Eye Improves After Milwaukee Treatment
Madison Wis Jan 19 Governor Scofield returns from Milwaukee where two operations were performed on his eye with much benefit reported.
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Scofield
Madison
Wis
Milwaukee
Various World and Local News Items
Snippets report Russia borrowing Port Arthur from China and Chauncey Depew’s election as New York Republican club president. A new Indianapolis directory lists 194 700 population, Northwest lumbermen meet in Minneapolis, and a Sturgis Michigan widow dies of heart disease. Prague race conflicts resume over language schooling. a Wisconsin grocer invents a low cost cash register. Westbound train wreck near Colfax California kills three. Thomas Nester estate sues Diamond Match for 750000 damages over logs. France imports and exports figures rise in 1897. Seattle welcomes 22 arrivals from Dawson City with 1 million dollars in gold dust.
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Russia
Port Arthur
China
Chauncey M. Depew
Republican Club of
New York
Indianapolis
America
North Germany
Jay Eaton
Northwest
Minneapolis
John Shepard
Sturgis
Mich
Prague
Bohemia
Charles Conrad
Janesville
Wis
Colfax
Cal
Thomas Nester
Diamond Match Company
Otonagon River
Michigan
France
Seattle
Dawson City
Eldorado Creek
Rome
Palmyra
Whitecapping cases continued amid intimidation in Indiana
Bloomington dispatch reports nine whitecaps indictments adjourned as witnesses failed to appear amid alleged intimidation. Only three answered. Milton Southers did not attend. Judge Martin ordered the March term. A witness found with a revolver faced concealed-weapons charges. Separate incidents in Nelson and Indianapolis highlight ongoing tensions as the Democratic state committee reelects Parks Martin as chair and outlines campaign strategy.
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Bloomington
Ind
Zaring
Martin
Milton Southers
J. B. Wilson
Whitecappers
Benjamin Southerland
Southerland
Treadway
Nelson
James Miller
James Montell
Jack Nelson
John Kessner
Afowzell
Miller
Indianapolis
Democratic State Committee
Parks Martin
Samuel Wallace
Realism Backfires as Devil Prank Destroys Church
Bourbon Indiana January report tells how Rev. Akin sought startling sermons aided by his son George Akin and local youths. A staged devil caused panic, furniture spills, a stove overturns, and the Bethel church burns before dawn. George admits the ruse.
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Bourbon
Ind
George Akin
Bloody college riot erupts at Franklin College
A violent class fight at Franklin College Indiana left students from seniors and sophomores clashing with juniors and freshmen. The conflict escalated Monday morning when the junior flag was raised over the college and the senior crowd gained the roof of the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin, Ind
Franklin ° College
Baptist Institution of Indiana
Woman on Trial for Murder in Sullivan Indiana
The trial of Mrs. Susan Heath for the alleged murder of her husband Ulysses G. Heath near Bloomfield on May 16, 1897, has begun in Sullivan. The defendant, described as refined and educated, faced imprisonment while the case centers on her relationship with a young man named Marion Lay who worked for Heath. The husband reportedly died from strychnine effects.
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Sullivan, Ind
Susan Heath
Ulysses G. Heath
Bloomfield
Tragic Fall Injures Railway Worker in Indiana
Lawrenceburg Indiana January 19 Charles Wilkening a track walker and lamp lighter for the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern railway near Cold Springs slipped from a lamp pole his foot caught and he fell headlong crushing his right shoulder and breaking both arms he narrowly escaped a fatal neck injury in the fallfullege station
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Charles Wilkening
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway
Cold Springs
Meeting of Mayors at Indianapolis
Indianapolis January 19. Invitations to attend the state board of commerce meeting were accepted by 100 cities to be represented by mayors and presidents of councils. The two day sessions will cover papers on a wide range of municipal government topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
State Board of Commerce
Kiefer Cleared in Murder Trial Crowds Celebrate
Charles Kiefer of Scipio Jennings county was acquitted after jurors found self defense clear. He received ovations in the courtroom hotel and at the railway station as hundreds including many women crowded him, shook hands, and wished him well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison, Ind
Charles Kiefer
Scipio
Jennings County
Smith Kiefer
Bank sues former Brazil hotel keeper over forged notes
The First National Bank of Brazil sue Fred M. Chapin who once ran a hotel in town. The bank holds a $1,500 note indorsed by Sterling R. Holt. Another Brazil bank claims a $2,000 note forged. Holt brands the notes as forgeries.
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Indianapolis
First National Bank
Brazil
Fred M. Chapin
Sterling R. Holt
Holt
Newspapers Win Fight Over Denver Ad Rates
Denver merchants surrender after a nine day dispute with the four major department stores over advertising charges. Papers raise rates slightly and merchants accept. Labor unions backed the papers as public sentiment swung against the stores.
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Denver
Merchants’ Association
Weather indications for twenty four hours detailed
Weather forecast from 8 p m yesterday shows Indiana and Illinois rain with easterly winds. Michigan expected fair weather then snow or rain with warmer temperatures and light to fresh easterly winds. Wisconsin should have fair weather followed by snow or rain in the south with warmer conditions and light to french southeasterly winds. Iowa looks for fair weather then rain in the southeast with variable winds.
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Washington
Indiana
Ilinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Chicago Board of Trade quotations and cattle market report
Daily Board of Trade quotes show Wheat prices opening and closing around 92 to 91 1/2 cents for various futures. Corn and Oats futures mixed with modest gains or falls. Produce prices list butter eggs and poultry. potatoes and sweet potatoes noted. Chicago live stock report reports hogs cattle and lambs with receipts and price ranges. Texas steers and veal calves included.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Texas
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Township Affairs
New Durham
Westville
Clinton
P. R. Iseminger
Universal
Bucklin’s
Arnica
Popular Music Pub. Co
Indianapolis, Ind
Issouri Farms
Sayin Sorrite Hudson-Gary LA Co
Missoerifu
Andianapolis
Norte BO
Euisht
Stephenson
Atlantic Express
Eastern Express
Western Express
Detroit and
Chicago Express
Pacific Express
Daly
Jos. Dachwald
Baltimore & Ohio
Ce Dawessere
Local
Kreight Rage Ee
Issiam Sam
Iwam
E. J. Hoton
Rovat- Peffer
Gans and
Enforoller
Samy
Westville Directory
B.W. Hollenbeck
A. Williams
Attorney- T-Law
W. W. Williams
V- Marylin
Walnet and
Main
Kresidence—Corner Railroad
Jefferson-sta
Bank OF Westville
E. S. Smith
Westville, Ind
Welcome Jerome
Railroad ST
Hood
HEBRA
VIOLA
G. C. Bittner
Toledo
Dr. Miles
B. M. Rowan
L. C. Miller
Valparaiso ST
P. Herrold
Hi. W. Koontz
Warness
J.B. Norton
Marr & Norton
Taurant
Court House
Laporte
Amenzo Mann
Undertaker
Siana
Main and Railroad Streets
LA Porte Directory
Harrison & Johnson
West End
Zeltner’s Bakery
la Porte
Frank E. Osborn
Osborn, & SA
Herman VW. Sallwaster, Llwasser
Andrews’ Bank
SUD Male St
LaPorte, Tad
C. F. Metcalf
Eeome
Pinter
J. F. Knight
Guggenheim & Wile Block
Geo. L. Thompson, Sr
Notary Public
Westville, Indiana
the Home Insurance Co
and Fire Assurance CO
Manchester
England
J. F. Vanbaugh
J. Venedorland
Scott Block
John C. Richter
Oberreich & Arnold's
LaPorte, Ltd
Scott's
Stephen Zeltner
Maple City Bakery
James Benson
the Barber
Herrold’s Hardware Store
J. R. Pagin
East Main St
Valparaiso, Ind
S. Washington St
Valparaiso
Fred Shoemaker
William Fosdick
Main-st
Tegarden Houte
Flenry Bros. Livery and Reed Stable
Westmain Street
J. E. Shultz
Ak Els
Senator Mason
New England
Streator
Ills
Council of Administration
Department of Illinois
S. C. Schimpff
Grand Army and Woman’s Relief Corps
Plumb
Whitecaps
Indiana Democratic Committee
Meeting of Mayors
Carlous
Thera
Chicago Grain and Produce
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