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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1897
Page
2
LaPorte County Old Settlers Reunite Despite Losses
The LaPorte Argus reports a July 1 reunion at the fairgrounds with about 200 attendees reflecting on early days. Notables missing include Allison Ballard, detained in Kentucky. The program featured speeches, memorials, a dinner at noon, and a long memorial list of local pioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte Argus
LaPorte County
Allison Ballard
Kentucky
Catareh and Blood Purifiers Promoted by CheneyCo
An advertised remedy claims local applications cannot reach the disease and touts Bali 3 NOL as a trusted prescription from leading physicians. The product blends strong tonics with blood purifiers to target mucous FAC T Augs and promises cures for the disease. Testimonials are offered free, with the product sold by druggists and promoted from Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bali
B. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Lee Tc
Supreme Court appeal on garnishment of wages from Porter County
Samuel B. Pomeroy verses Murray U. Beach challenges the varnishment law's wage exemption. The Porter County circuit court ruled most wages payable to Pomeroy by the Chicago and Grand Trunk railway barred except 25 dollars. an appeal seeks to settle if wages may be garnished beyond the exemption. The case is the first major test of the new law before the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Porter County
Samuel Bb. Pomeroy
Murray U. Beach
Circuit Court of
Pomeroy
Chicago and Grand Trunk Railway Company
Liwy
National Convention of Christian Endeavor in San Francisco
The Account National Convention by the Young Peoples society of Christian Endeavor will be held in San Francisco from July 7 to 12. The Wabash will offer tickets from Westville, Indiana at 325.75 with selling dates June 29 to July 3. Final return by August 1. Information at the ticket office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Convention
Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor
San Francisco
Westville
Ind
West, Susie Beck Case Linked to Seguin Arrest
The 1887 disappearance of Rev Thomas Abbott West and Susie Beck ends with a Seguin Texas arrest. Under the alias J G Williams, West runs a hotel and is jailed in Seguin while St Louis authorities seek extradition for the Susie Beck murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Abbott West
Chesterton
Susie Beck
Bowser
St. Louis
Seguin
Cincinnati Enquirer
Thomas Abbot West
Texas
Here
A. Leidemann
J. G. Williams
Grand Central Hotel
Leidemann
Williams
Tie
Lim
Iss
Patrick Doran of Michigan City Passed at 78
Last Thursday evening Patrick Doran died suddenly at his son-in-law's home in Michigan City where he was dining. Born in Monahan Ireland on March 17, he came to America at age three and lived in Montreal before moving to Indiana. He worked in grain warehouses, with Michigan Central railroad and American Express, retiring from the latter. Survived by wife Mary Ann and children Mrs A P Barlo Detroit Mrs LE Thompson Detroit Edward P Doran Michigan City and Frank H Doran LaPorte. sister Mrs B Carroll St Louis. Funeral held at Trinity Church with Masonic services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P F. Mark
Michigan City
Patrick Doran
Monahan
Ireland
Margh
Stv
America
Montreal
Canada
Psat
Laporte County
Bigelow
Millis
Oon Dury
Pssot
Mary Ann McCulf
Michistan Central Railroad Company
American Express Company
St. Louis
Trinity Church
Masons
Hood's Sarsaparilla aids liver and bowels
Wise men know a solid foundation is essential for health and wealth. The ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure that purifies the blood, strengthens the liver and bowels, and relieves sick headaches with easy prompt action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Cultivation and Thinning of Sugar Beets Bulletin
Cultivation and thinning guidance for sugar beets from the New University Agricultural Experiment Station. Explains purpose of experiments, thinning distances by soil quality, weed control, when to thin, and care for beet growth. Notes on leaf spot, Bordeaux spray, and the impact of accurate results on state agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaued Wy
Pirdue University Agricultural Experiment Station
Weeds Must Be Cut Down Along Public Highways
Farmers must comply with the new law on thistles briers and other noxious weeds along fence lines by July 1 to August 20. For each day of weed removal a payment of 1.25 is credited to road taxes. failure by August 20 allows the road supervisor to perform the work at the owner's expense.
Farmer City man endorses Caldwell’s Syrup Pension remedy
A resident from Farmer City Illinois writes that Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pension is an excellent medicine used by his whole family including a six month old baby. He notes the product is worth the price and mentions sizes and a retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer City
Til
Dutch Colonies Planned for Kankakee Valley Drainage Scheme
A syndicate intends to form Hollanders colonies in the Kankakee valley to reclaim several hundred acres through drainage. The project budget runs around $200,000. Projections aim to organize exclusive Hollanders from western Pennsylvania into the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee Valley
Pennsylvania
Lake Shore Route Excursion Rates From Chicago
Go to Milwaukee for the E A Convention via the Northwestern Line The Lake Shore Route offers excursion rates frequent trains and quick time Parlor Cars and Dining Cars Tickets read from Chicago via the Chicago Northwestern Rwy For full information contact ticket agents or D W Aldridge in Cleveland Ohio or W B Cnoiskern in Chicago Illinois Price nine dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Lake Shore
Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern R'y
D. W. Aldridge
the Arcade
Cleveland
Ohio
W. B. Cnoiskern
G. P
T. A
Iil
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted in Indicator Ad
An advertorial piece promotes Kilmer's Swamp Root as a kidney, bladder, and urinary tract remedy. It describes at home tests with urine, claims relief for back pain, and urges purchases from druggists at fifty cents or one dollar. Sample bottle and pamphlet offered by Dr Kilmer Co, Binghamton NY, with free mail request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghampton
N. Y
Governor Mount's Farm and Farming Plan in Indiana
A Des Moines correspondent notes Governor Mount remains devoted to farming and public service. He lives on a two 1/2 mile farm near Shannondale Montgomery county, with 250 acre tracts, keeps books like a merchant, studies markets, and sets crop plans based on demand. This year he farms about 150 acres corn 70 wheat 70 oats 50 clover 10 rye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Shannondale
Tis
Governor Mount
Indiana
Old Road Made New Delights B&O Enthusiasts With Scenic Gains
The Pittsburg Star notes improvements to the B&O route including updated roadbed and enhanced equipment. It praises the mountains and forests viewed from through trains, comparing scenery to a changing kaleidoscope and predicting a rise in B&O enthusiasts who view the journey as pleasure rather than travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
English Channel
Wool Prices Offered By H B Herrold
Wool raisers are urged to contact H B Herrold before selling to obtain the highest market prices. The notice emphasizes prompt calls to secure top rates from the buyer.
Dr Calswell’s Syrup Pepsin advertised in Daily issue
An advertisement extols Dr Calswell’s Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant and potent cure for constipation indigestion and sick headache. It notes possession of 10s 50c and 1.00 sizes sold by E. T. Scott.
Mrs Phoebe Thomas Cured by Dr King’s New Discovery
Junction City resident Mrs Phoebe Thomas was told she had consumption with no hope, but two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and saved her life. San Francisco resident Mr Eggers recovered from a dreadful cold to near consumption after one bottle, in two weeks. Free trial bottles at E T Scott’s. Reg price 50c and 1. S-10-135
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Thomas
Junction City Lil
Dr. King
Thomas Eggers
Florida St
San Francisco
Dr King
E. T. Scott's
Notice of Insolvency Proceedings in LaPorte Indiana
Witness the Clerk and seal of said Court at LaPorte Indiana this 10th day of Jane 1597. CHARLES F. McCLUNG Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte
Indiana
Jane
Charles F. McClung
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