AT HYMEN'S ALTAR. Schwinkendorf and Miss Poston Wed
The marriage of Henry Schwinkendorf of Michigan City to Miss Alice Poston, daughter of Mr and Mrs Davit Poston, was announced to take place yesterday in Laporte. The bride is well known here where her parents reside and where she lived until two years ago. She is described as winsome and well behaved. The couple depart with Indiana's best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schwinkendorf
Michigan City
Alice Poston
Davit Poston
Laporte
Ray Reynolds Weds Louise Miller In Michigan City
Ray Reynolds son of Mr and Mrs W H Reynolds was united in marriage yesterday to Miss Louise Miller at the bride's mother's home in Michigan City. The bride’s family lived here years ago and are well known. Reynolds has worked in a local manufacturing plant for two years. Attending from here were Mrs W H Reynolds and daughter Mise Bassie, Earl Reynolds, T F Matotte, Mr and Mrs John Arndt, Miss Grave Reynolds and Robert Worst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Reynolds
W. H. Reynolds
Louise Miller
Michigan City
Reynolds
Mise Bassie
Earl Reynolds
T. F. Matotte
John Arndt
Miss Grave Reynolds
Robert Worst
Hattie Cath Cart Marries John Ball in Los Angeles
The marriage of Miss Hattie Cath cart to John Ball is announced in Los Angeles California. Both parties are from Laporte and the union is noted in local society notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Cathcart
John Ball
Los Angeles
Cal
Laporte
Terrible death averted by Dr King’s New Discovery
The family of Mia M L Ebbitt of Barrerton Tennessee watched her die as physicians failed against consumption. Dr King’s New Discovery brought immediate relief with the first bottle and cured her with continued use. It is advertised as a certain cure for lung troubles. Free trial bottles at E T Scott's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
M. L. Ebbitt
Barrerton
Tenn
Dr. King
E T. Scott’s
Finding Homes for Homeless Children in State Care
Over six and a half years state charities supervised dependent children and placed 1 117 in family homes. Of these 868 were in public support and 249 returned to wards counties. Cost at 25 cents per day would be 217 dollars daily for the 868. Last year the state agency and counties spent 8 133 42 daily. In October 2 597 children were in family homes under visitation. Eight years of effort by child saving agencies yielded 1 083 visits and 837 good, 150 fair, 36 poor outcomes. Agents conducted 176 orphanage visits, 24 county almshouses, 15 to county commissioners and 117 special inquiries. Three hundred ninety three children were placed and 547 applications investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of State Charities
Electric Bitters Restore Burlington Fireman’s Health
A Burlingtion Iowa locomotive fireman C W Bella my says electric Bitters revived him after a illness left him weak and listless. He urges others to try them for renewed strength and appetite with a guaranteed satisfaction for 50 cents through E T Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Bellamy
Burlington
Iowa
E. T. Scott
California Prune Wafers Promote Appetite Aid
Remedy for poor appetite digestion and weak stomach publicized with a note that California Prune Wafers are equalled and priced at 100 for 25 cents, urging readers to ask their druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Great Men's Mistakes and Near Misses in U.S. Presidency
The piece recounts moments when notable figures declined or faced pressure to accept the vice presidency or presidential run. Daniel Webster, Zachary Taylor, Andrew Johnson, Benjamin Harrison, and Thomas Hendricks are cited as nearly becoming president or veering away from the top office, illustrating the volatile path to national leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
United States
William Harrison
Harrison
Zachary Taylor
Webster
Taylor
Milliard Fillmore
Cras
Abraham Lincoln
Genersa
Benjamin F. Bi
Andrew Johnson
Tennessee
Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth
Tilden and Hendricks
Thomas A. Hendricks
Wilden
Hendricks
Tilden
Cleveland
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Senator Hanna
Theodore Roosevelt
Cough Syrup Promoted as Safe Remedy
Public notice claims many children were harmed by opiate based syrups and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy free of opiates, available from E. T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Scott
Superior Court Petit Jury Names and February 1 Call
The petit jury for the Superior Court is named with jurors from Wanatah Laporte Springfield Township Mich igan City Westville Hanna Coolspring and Coolspring Township among others. The panel is summoned to meet February 1 with no grand jury drawn and criminal business to be handled by affidavit and information There is one state case listed for trial to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Eaton
Wanatah
L. T. Harding
Laporte
Henry Warnke
Springfield Township
Henry E. Furdy
Michigan City
Henry B. Sallwater
J. F. Cathcart
Westville
George Whorwell
Walter Organ
Martin Booth
Coolspring
C. E Wilis
Hanna
Gust Erickson
K. M. Goldring
Coolspring Township
Beware Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Public
An advisory warns against Mercury containing catarrh ointments and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure made by F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio. It emphasizes internal dosing, urges buying genuine Hall's Catarrh Cure, and notes price at 75 cents per bottle with other Hall remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.J Cheney & Co
Toledo O
Hall
Toledo
Cheney. &Co
The Blazored Death of Mrs Vashta Selkirk
Mrs. Vashta Selkirk longtime county pioneer died at 1230 PM Friday at her Beatty corners home from pneumonia after an illness begun last Sunday. Born July 9 1818 in Lockport NY she lived in New Buffalo and Michigan City before settling at Beatty s corners. Survived by children Daniel Washburn Louise Washburn Charles Selkirk and Mary Clough and by two stepchildren. Funeral Monday from her home with E T Scott officiating. Burial in Michigan City cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vashta Selkirk
Beatty's Corners
Mrs. Pratt
Buffalo
N. Y
New Buffalo
Mich
Daniel Washburn
George R. Selkirk
Michigan City
Blairs
Michigan Central
Otis
Selkirk
Beatty’s Corners
Charles R. Selkirk
Mary Adelaide
James Clough
E.T. Scott
James Sarver Dies in Michigan City at 59
James Sarver died Friday at his home in Michigan City of cancer. He was born in Pennsylvania 59 years ago and is survived by nine children, three brothers named John of La Porte Isaiah and Elliott of Michigan City and two sisters Mrs. Jennie Replogle and Mrs. Kate Mannering of Westville. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the First Methodist Church in Michigan City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sarver
Michigan City
Sarver
Pennsylvania
John
Laporte
Isaiah
Elliott
This Place
Jennie Replogle
Kate Mannering
Westville
M. E
Death of C H Segnitz at 51 in Michigan City
C H Segnitz aged 51 died at his home in Michigan City Sunday morning. Born in Germany, he had lived in New Buffalo and Michigan City since 1870. He leaves a widow and seven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Segnitz
Michigan City
Germany
New Buffalo
Death of G. F. W. Wrase in Laporte at 51
G F W Wrase aged 51 died at his Laporte home on Sunday. Born in Pommern Germany he came to the U S at 18. He served as Lake Shore section foreman for 22 years. He is survived by his mother wife and ten children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. W. Wrase
Laporte
Pommern
Germany
Lake Shore
Mrs Gottlieb Draeger Dies After Fall At Michigan City Home
Mrs Gottlieb Draeger aged 93 fell on stairs at her Michigan City residence injuring her right leg and arm. She died the following day from those injuries.
Death of Mrs Borgerd at Springfield Township
Mrs Borgerd died Sunday at the family home in Springfield Township at age 68. She is survived by her husband Frederick Borgerd and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borgerd
Frederick Borgerd
Springfield Township
Domestic Troubles and Dr King Pills Ad
A short advertisement extols Dr King s New Life Pills for stomach and liver troubles. It claims the pills relieve and cure, priced at 25 cents and sold at E T Scotts Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
E. T._Scott’s
Foley's Honey and Tar Advertises Cold Remedy
A historical ad warns that neglecting a cough or cold may cause bronchial or lung troubles and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a protective remedy available for sale by E. T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
E. T. Scott
Thirty Five Years in Japan
Indianapolis News notes American sympathy for Japan amid Russia tensions. It praises Japan’s rapid modernization since Commodore Perry, highlighting growth in revenue from 1868 to 1902, expanded exports and imports, railways, postal and telegraph systems, and a strong mercantile marine. It warns that war would disrupt Japan’s progress and global stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Russia
Commodore Perry
Japan
California
Texas
Ufe
A Life at Stake Premature Pneumonia Warning
An advertisement extols Foley's Honey and Tar claiming it can prevent pneumonia or la grippe and save lives. It promotes the remedy as essential and lists E. T. Scott as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
E. T. Scott
Will Pay Gut
Bankruptcy trustee distributed payments to creditors of Julius Conitz, not Conitz himself. Conitz, now near death in North Dakota, had earlier claimed he could settle debts and save costs if allowed. The estate has paid 50 percent then 15 percent dividends, and may satisfy creditors plus costs even without rail road investment gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Conitz
Conitz
North Dakota
Wanatah Bank
Mr. Coniz
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Widely Endorsed For Croup
The article urges mothers to treat croup with Chamberlains Cough Remedy without delay and warns against untried treatments. It notes universal approval and directs readers to obtain it from E. T.
Not Guilty: Martino Stole Horse in Chesterton
A Chesterton man named Martino allegedly stole a horse on Wednesday and later sold it to a Valparaiso resident for 30 dollars. The thief has not been apprehended as yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martino
Chesterton
Valparaiso
Palmer seeks 250000 for Indiana Harbor harbor protection
Alderman Honore Palmer of Chicago travels to Washington to gain a 250000 congressionally funded appropriation for Indiana Harbor. He asks Representative Crumpacker of Indiana to introduce the bill. Palmer associates with East Chicago real estate and says a harbor canal and breakwater would safeguard traffic and mimic South Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Honore Palmer
Chicago
Washington
Congress
Indiana Harbor
Representative Crumpacker
Indiana
Palmer
East Chicago Company
Calumet River
South Chicaog
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for cuts bruises burns sores and stiff joints and claims it also treats piles. It urges readers to buy for 25 cents at E. T. Scott’s Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
E. T. Scott
Laporte County Teachers Institute Opens with Strong Attendance
The Laporte County Teachers Association began its annual session Friday at the High School with favorable weather and a large crowd. Prof G W Nee of the Northern Indiana Normal School addressed the opening program, and the High School chorus supplied music. Saturday morning included papers on educational ideas and reading methods by Prof Clarence Pratt and Prof E E Wright, with talks on teaching common branches by A H Yoder, W H Hillman, J L Criswell, and Miss Ora Buskirk. Mrs John A Wood then spoke on The Genius of William Norris to a large attentive audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte County Teachers’ Association
G. W. Nee
Northern Indiana Normal School
Clarence Pratt
E. E. Wright
Neet
Forendon
A. H. Yoder
W. H. Hillman
J.L. Criswell
Ora Buskirk
John A. Wood
William Norris
Dislocated shoulder relief from Pain Balm
Mrs. Johanna Soderholm of Fergus Falls dislocated her shoulder and was helped by a quick relief from Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Her son bought the product after seeing an advertisement and it eased her pain allowing sleep he then recommended it to others. For sale by E. T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna Soderholm
Fergus Falls
Minon
E. T. Scott
Heinz Founder Visits Hammond for Potential Industry
Heinz founder and pickle king Henry J. Heinz, known for '57 varieties,' visited Hammond yesterday. Report says he may establish a local industry. a conference occurred with prominent citizens, though no decision has been made yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Tribune
Heinz
United States
Ergery Bottle Warranted Chamberlains Cough Remedy
The ad guarantees every bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy with a refund if not satisfied after two thirds used. It claims to cure lagrippe coughs colds croup and whooping cough and to prevent pneumonia. E T Scott sells the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
E. T. Scott
Local political notes on district nominations and candidates
The piece discusses Laporte county delegates and county race dynamics, noting no candidate from the county for the legislator ticket without Laporte consent. It mentions a $360 salary and mileage for the winner, local shifts with John Eshel moving districts, and upcoming selections for assessors road supervisors and trustees, urging care to elect capable men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesterton Tribune
Laporte
Laporte Cou
Biesaua
John Eshelt
Westchester
Weather and illness spread in town as cold snaps return
The record notes severe weather with alternating warmth and sub 22 degree days. Several residents are ill with pneumonia influenza or rheumatism, including Mrs Snyder and Mr Bedenkop. Hospital, school play preparations, and local absences are mentioned as the cold continues this week.
Pneumonia and La Grippe Reported Courtside Action
Courtscored quickly by Fole. Honey 2nd Ter. Refuse substitute or sale by E T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fole
E T. Scott
Widespread Patent Remedies Advertised in 19th Century
Classified ad blurs medical claims for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claiming relief from indigestion constipation headache backache and kidney trouble. Promotions push money back guarantees and cash purchase options with offers to save 20 to 75 percent on various goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Scott
Fayers’ Union
A. J. Forbes
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Superior Court Petit Jury
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Cc Oup
Wants Harbor
Alderman Palmer
Teachers’ Institute
Oris
Sue
Mr. Storms
Himma Kriesel
Lagrippe
John Bedenkop
Qohime
Grande
Will Ritenour
Clara Glass
South Chicago
M. Seberger
Richter
Johnson
Keva Eyas
George Grecundert
Weather Alec
Melard FP
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