Father Witness Against Son in Beam Murder Case
Sensational development in the Porter County murder trial at Hammond as Silas Beam, the defendant’s ailing father, testifies for the state amid a quarrel between Truman Beam and Martha Lawrence said to have preceded her death. The father describes the fatal scuffle and his own desperate intervention as the trial unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beam
Hammond
Silas Beam
Truman Bean
Alfred Beam
Martha Lawrence
Truman Beam
Terrible Death Averted By Dr King’s New Discovery
The Bobbitt family of Bargerton Tennessee watched Mrs M L Bobbitt die as physicians failed against consumption. Dr King’s New Discovery brought relief after the first bottle and totally cured her. Guaranteed bottles 50c and 1.00, trial bottles free at F T Scott’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M L. Bobbitt
Bargerton
Tenn
F. T. Scott’s
Dunn Case Rehearing Granted in Indicted Murder
The Dunn murder case returns to the high court after the Indiana Supreme Court granted a rehearing. Charles W. Dunn, convicted of killing Alice Cothrell at Wallen, faces renewed scrutiny as dissenting opinions questioned the strength of evidence tying him to the crime. Dowling wrote the earlier majority finding while the petition argues Dunn may not have seen the girl and challenges key character evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Dunn
Alice Cothrell
Wallen
Ind
Supreme Court
Dowling
Dunn
Indianapolis News
Close Call Told by Burlington Fireman
C W Bellam of Burlington Iowa recalls a near disaster while working as a locomotive fireman. He describes pain weakness and loss of appetite before taking Electric Bitters which he credits with restoring his health and vigor. The ad promises lasting benefit for weak sickly people with a 50 cent price and guarantee by E T Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Bellamy
Burlington
Iowa
E. T. Scott
Epworth League Convention Set for Greencastle
The Indiana Epworth League declares its annual convention will be held in Greencastle from June 16 to 19. Speeches will include Governor Durbin and Dr. Joshua Stansfield with remarks on Christian Education by Dr. William A. Quayle of Kansas City and the presidents of three state Methodist colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
League
Greencastle
Durbin
Joshua Stansfield
William A. Quayle
Kansas City
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for Croup Quick Cure
The text urges mothers to treat croup promptly using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, claiming it has universal approval and will make all symptoms disappear quickly when used as directed. Sold by E. T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Scott
Republican Caucus in Laporte County Indiana Set for February Meetings
The Republican voters of Laporte County Indiana are requested to meet Friday February 5 1904 at 730 PM in their respective precincts to elect one member of the Republican County Central Committee for each precinct. Those selected meet Saturday February 13 1904 at 130 PM in Laporte City Hall to elect a Chairman and Secretary for two years. Secretaries report the names of elected precinct committeemen to the committee secretary. Charles B Simmons Chairman Andrew J Tickey Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte County
Indiana
Republican County Central Committee
Uaporte
Charles B Simmons
Republican County Central Committees
Andrew J. Tickey
Dislocated shoulder relief with Chamberlain's Pain Balm
Mrs. Johanna Soderholt of Fergus Falls Minnesota dislocated her shoulder. A surgeon reset it but pain persisted until her son bought Chamberlain's Pain Balm which quickly relieved pain and helped her sleep. He recommends it to others and it is sold by E. T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna Soderholt
Fergus Falls
Chamberlain
E. T. Scott
Petition Presented For Service Pension Bill By Posts
Congressman Crumpacker presented a petition in the House on Wednesday from Walters Post 229 of Hebron and Martin Post 217 of Westville asking for passage of a service pension bill. It was referred to the committee on invalid pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crumpacker
House
Walters Post
Hebron
Martin Post
G. A. BR
Westville
Wondersful Nerve Salve Promises Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Bucklea Salve as a universal pain killer for cuts wounds bruises burns and piles. It claims rapid relief and cites 25 cents price at T Scott's Druggist BE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy & Man
T. Scott
Children poisoned claim in cough syrup warning
A notice warns that many children are harmed by cough syrups given by mothers, urging caution as some syrups contain poison. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy for coughs, croup, and lung trouble, and notes it is available from E. T.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
E. T.scott
Domestic Troubles Pills Sell Easy at Local Drug Store
Dr. King’s New Life Pills are advertised as relief and cure for stomach and liver troubles. The notice claims they save trouble and are available for 25 cents at HE. T. Scott’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
HE. T. Scott’s
Beware of Mercury In Catarrh Ointments
Warning against mercury containing remedies for catarrh urges prescriptions from physicians. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle. Hall's family pills also recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.J Cheney & Co
Toledo D
Hall
Toledo
F. J. Cheney &Gu
California Prune Wafers Remedy Ad
As a remedy for poor appetite digestion and weak stomach California Prune Wafers are unequaled. 100 for 25 cents. Ask your Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
What's Doing Among Our Neighbors in the Vicinity Otis
Local items note several ill or improving neighbors. Bert Halliday of Michigan City ill in Chicago. Mrs Snyder improving. Esther Swanson to Valparaiso for school. Cyntha Garwood and Ruth Rottein on sick list. Ed Magnuzon convalescing. Reemacche has diphtheria. A wedding bell hint and a birth announced for Cassius and Mrs Pratt. Entertainment planned by O H S for Feb 6 1904. George Livingstone opens a new grocery at Durham Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.J. Halliday
Michigan City
Bert
Chicago
L. C. Snyder
Laporte
B. F. Vogler
New Carlisle
Cyntha Garwood
Ruth Rottein
Cassius Pratt
Bart Ritenour
Westville
Dankett
Wm. Hackett
F. Barnes
Winter Weather Notes From a Small Town
Miss Bertha Paston travels to South Bend while Miss Toa Higgins returns from the soldiers home in Knights Town. Mrs Abarzar Jessup is sick as Libbie Geist cares for her. church services were canceled due to weather. Arthur Bartmess visits New Carlisle relatives. Cory Heaton and Grace Herrold plan a spring home. Young people attend dances at Jess Dolman and plan more. Alice Puston changes her name. wishes for happiness for Mr and Mrs Swigendorf. Mrs George Smith and Mr Bartmess move plans. neighbors lament losses. Hillman attends Laporte Teachers Institute. Frank Wickersham has seven lambs. Others prepare for dances near Westville. soaps and perfumes delivered by Mesdames Davidson and Payne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toa Higgins
Knightstown
Abarz2r Jessup
Libbie Geist
Arthur Bartmess
New Carlisle
Bert Bartmess
Cory Heaton
Grace Herrold
Jess Dolman
Alice Puston
Alice
Swigendorf
George Smith
Mr. Bartmess
Martin
Laporte
B. F. Bartmess
E. M. Bartmess
Mr. Hillman
Teachers Institute
Frank Wickersham
Down-the-State Editor Dreams of Heaven and Hell
A humorous piece reflects on a country editor's visions of afterlife rewards. An editor travels with an angel toward heaven but balks at leaving familiar debtors in hell, preferring the earthly joy of readers and his own comfort as promised by his vocation.
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Hss
Angel
Angel Press
Isterf.retar
Heaven
Glory
Glory's Gate
Hades
Hell
Inter Ocean
A Life at Stake Foley's Honey and Tar Ad
A promotional notice praising Foley's Honey and Tar as a preventive against pneumonia or influenza. Claims the product could save your life and urges purchase from E. T. Scott.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Guaranteed
Warranty offered for every bottle by E. T. Scott. Money refund if not satisfied after two thirds used. Claims to treat lagrippe coughs colds croup and whooping cough and to prevent pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Scott
Cash Buyers' Asion Offer Promises Wide Savings
A. J. Forbes advertises for cash buyers to secure discounts from 20 to 75 percent on any item. The notice emphasizes immediate interest for cash transactions and promotes fast engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asion
A. J. Forbes
Mrs M S Wright is remembered in Westville obituary
Thursday evening January 21 the death of Mrs. M S Wright was announced following two weeks of pneumonia illness. Born Abigail Pettit in Canada October 12 1832 she moved to Indiana in 1852 and married Moses S Wright in 1852. She leaves a daughter Jennie Loomis and sons Watson and Hamilton, twelve grandchildren and two brothers. She joined the Christian church in 1860 and was deeply attached to its worship. Her body was laid to rest in Westville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.S Wright
Indiana
Moses
Wright
Jennie Loomis
Kansas City
Kas
Watson
Hamilton
James Pettit
Haskells
Porter County
Local Correspondents Sought by Bible Institute Colportage Assoc
The Bible Institute Colportage Association of Chicago seeks rural and city Christians to form local correspondents networks. They will distribute announcements and catalogs, aid in Gospel literature sales, and receive cash commissions plus valuable books as remuneration. Address inquiries to the Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bible Institute Colportage Association
LaSalle Avenue
Chicago
Deaths in Fox and Laporte mark somber county losses
W A Stanchfield of Fox Mont died at Holy Family hospital La Porte after a long illness. His widow Emily Martin, sister of Dr F W Martin, survives him with two sons. Funeral from Dr H H Martin’s Laporte home and burial at Pine Lake. Byrd McLane oldest settler died at his son George L McLane’s Laporte home. He was eighty four, founded Union Mills First Presbyterian and prospered in grain trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A. Stanchfield
Fox, Mont
Holy Family Hospital
Laporte
Emily Martin
F. W. Martin
Byrd McLane
George L. McLane
Mr. McLane
Union Mills
Death of Chesterton Doctor Ends 20-Year Practice
Dr. David Krausegrill of Chesterton died Saturday night around 10. He was the oldest physician in town, practicing 20 years and about 50 years old. The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 from his home. He leaves a family.
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David Krausegrill
Chesterton
Des Moines Woman Dies After Long Illness
Hilah Jane Willis widow of John H. Willis and daughter of A G Webster Sr. died at her daughter’s home in Des Moines Iowa after a long and painful illness on January 14 1904 in her seventy fourth year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilah Jane Willis
John H. Willis
A.G. Webster
Des Moines
Iowa
Mrs Bray Dies in Michigan City at 44
Mrs W A Bray died at her mother’s home in Michigan City on Friday from consumption. She was 44 years old, lived all her life in Michigan City, and is survived by her husband and one daughter.
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W. A. Bray
Death of Samuel Whitmore in Laporte at 84
Samuel Whitmore, aged 84, died at his Laporte home on Sunday. He is survived by three daughters and a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Whitmore
Laporte
Sunday
Foley's Honey and Tar Advertises Cold Relief
A brief advertisement warns that neglecting a cough may lead to bronchial or lung trouble and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy. The ad notes availability from E. T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
E. T. Scott
Wanted Special Representative Teste in County Salary
Job advertised for a special representative in a county with weekly salary and expense allowances. Direct apply to 530 Muir Building Chicago Illinois with details on permanent position and advance expenses including horse and buggy furnished when necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Mu Bldg
Chicago, Ill
Death of George Francis Tra recalled in 1893 dispatch
Michigan City memory recalls the 1893 death notice of George Francis Tra as reported in the Dispatch last evening. A train brought him into town where he was guest of a Chicago newswriter club and entertained by locals. He toured the town, received a reception at the Business Men's Club rooms above Weston’s store on Franklin Michigan streets, and was serenaded by the Ames band. He gave rambly speeches and joked with the crowd for about half an hour. He praised the band and then criticized railway rates saying railways should carry people as they do animals and hogs. He spoke nonstop, drawing crowds of listeners throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Francis
Chicago Newswermen’s
Weson
Franklin Michigan
Ames
Travn
Rocky Mountain Tea At Night Inspires Rivalry Rumor
An odd remark referencing a secretive plan to win by taking Rocky Mountain Tea at night surfaces. The note hints at rivalry and deception, with a cryptic closing signoff E. T. suggesting initials of a writer or source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
E. T. Scott
Coughs Cured Quickly by Foley's Honey and Tar
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar for pneumonia and lagrippe with quick cures. Mentions Rafune substitutes and sale by E. T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
E. T. Scott
Wanatah land transfer records 10000 dollar deal filed
W H Fisher of Wanatah transfers a large tract near Wanatah to John L Conboy for 10000 dollars. Judge McMahan grants several divorces including Benjamin and Sarah Montgomery Cleo and Fred Smith. An ongoing case Samuel Bastel versus Effie Baste is continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Fisher
Wanatah
John L. Conboy
Hollister
BE. T. Scott
Chamberlain
Melard F. Craig
Middlegrove
N. Y
BT. Scott
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Epworthlians
Republican Caucus
Otis
Sue
Holmesville
Esther Swanson
Valparaiso
Charles Leets
John Bedenkop
Mrs. Snyder
Edward Schirr
George Livingstone
Durham Station
Slater
Miss Bertha Paston
South
Jess Dolmans
Mesdames Davidson and
Payne
Michigan City Dispatch
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