Noted Michigan Road Case Reaches State Appellate Court
The citizens of Michigan Coolapring and Springfield townships appeal in a long 256 page brief challenging Bunyan Co contractors over stone road work. A lower court injunction barred payment until completion per contract, deducting 25967.95 from 93675 for grading and stone deficiencies. The appellate brief lists five alleged errors including lack of facts, demurrer overruled, and appeal motions denied.
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Michigan
Coolapring
Springfield
Stone Road
Bunyan &Co
Bunyan
Appelless
Circuit Court
Marshal Circuit Court
Fast Train Crash Near Tollee Indiana On Wabash Rail
A westbound passenger train and an eastbound freight collided head on one mile west of Tollee Indiana on the Wabash line due to a misunderstanding of orders. Engineer Joseph Waters and the freight fireman were among the worst hurt. Several passengers suffered minor injuries. Both crews escaped by jumping as the engines telescoped and freight cars were crushed.
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Tolleetown
Ind
Joseph Waters
Freman
Night Testimony to Dr. King's New Discovery
Mrs.Chas. Applegate of Alexandria Indiana recounts nearly nonstop coughing through the night and blood spit from consumption. She credits three $1 bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery with curing her and gaining 68 pounds. The product promises relief for coughs colds lagrippe bronchitis and all throat and lung troubles with 60 cent to $1.00 prices and free trial bottles at E. T. Scotts drug store.
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Chas. Applegate
Alexandris
Ind
Dr. King
E. T. Scott’s
Girl Refuses Estate Worth 250000 in Crown Point
Helen Gerrish of Lowell tore up a deed transferring her uncle Dr A A Gerrishs entire estate valued around 250000 dollars. Dr Gerrish died days later amid worry over money. He was among the region s wealthiest, with estimates ranging from 200000 to 300000 dollars. Six or seven other heirs existed.
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Crown Point
Ind
Helen Gerrish
Lowell
A.A. Gerrish
Gerrah
Gerrish
Eix
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Best for Pain and Liver Sickness
Joe Golobick of California says Rheumatism torment lasted 150 years until Electric Bitters relieved his pain. He calls it the greatest medicine on earth and notes it also aids liver and kidney troubles and general debility. Sold by K. T. Scott, Druggist, 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
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Joe Golobick
Ofn Cal
K. T. Scott
Record Foreign Trade Surpasses One Million in Imports
The last fiscal year shows a record foreign trade with imports likely above 1.02 billion dollars and exports over 1.42 billion, bringing total foreign commerce above 2.44 billion. The balance of trade grows narrower as imports rise while exports climb, with treasury surplus around 52 million despite reduced internal revenue.
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Cloge
Foley's Kidney Cure Promoted as Rheumatism Remedy
Treat Your Kidneys For Rheumatism When you are suffering from rheumatism the kidneys must be attended to at once so they will eliminate the uric acid. Foley's Kidney Cure is the most effective remedy for this purpose. K T Hopkins of Polar Wisconsin says after three years of treatment for rheumatism by doctors he tried Foley's Kidney Cure and it cured him.
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Foley
K.T. Hopkins
Polar
Wis
Foley’s Honey and Tar Promises Early Cure for Consumption
The Foley advertisement asserts their Honey and Tar will cure in early stages of consumption and provide comfort in advanced cases. It claims to be the greatest threat to the lungs and warns against substitutes, urging purchase from all druggists.
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Foley's
Foley
Laporte County Taxes Rise Over One Million in 1903
The Laporte county board of review adjourned after tallying taxable property as total assessments are due to exceed last year by about one million dollars. Minor increases were seen in Kankakee river land and July apportionments totaling 22,920.43 were distributed to schools.
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County Board of Review
Laporte County
Board of Review
Kankakee River
Michigan City
Laporte
Auditor of State
Board of Equalization
NCA Ees Pelooa
An Obvious Lesson From Evansville Lawlessness
The Indianapolis News asserts national papers link Evansville riots to a permissive policy that tolerates illegal saloons gambling and vice. It argues officials enabling crime corrupt local government and threaten moral fiber, urging honest vigorous law enforcement to restore order and respect for law.
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Indianapolis
Evansville
Local Notes on Farm Life and Nearby Travels
Weather slow haymaking as rain disrupts chores at Quakerdom. Ethel Dodd Hattie Link and cousin Mrs Ray Demass visit. Bees McGregor ill but improving. Elvin Link travels to Chicago on business. Westville scare as Arndt and Minnie overturned in buggy. minor bruises. Barcley returns from Chicago to supervise farm. Michigan City visits. Hesston women visit Barnard home.
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Ethel Dodd
Hattie Link Speng
Cherteston
Ray Demass
Bees McGregor
Henry Dorman
Will
Elvin Link
Chicago
Jackson Center
Will Barclay
Bronchitis Cure Promoted by Danville Woman
Mrs. Minerva Smith of Danville Illinois says twenty years with bronchitis ended after using Foley's Honey and Tar. The testimonial claims it is a sure cure and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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Minerva Smith
Danville, Iil
Foley
It Was Short and Sweet
LaPorte Indiana July 15 On June 28 a young woman met Geo Taylor in Laporte and married the next day by Mayor Darrow. After one day of婚 life she disappeared. Taylor reported to police that a persistent search failed to reveal her whereabouts and he fears a tragic end. Miss McWilliams came to visit friends and plans for a wedding had been made within hours.
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LaPorte Ind
Laporte
Geo. Taylor
Darrow
Taylor
Miss McWilliams
Two Bottles Cured Him Kidney Complaint
A. E. Davis of Mt. Sterling Iowa says two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure cured his kidney complaint after about two years of trouble. The advert claims a permanent cure and notes the product is sold by all druggists.
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A. E. Davis
Mt. Sterling
Foley
All Drugg
Elkhart Firm Plans Chemi-coal Plant Network
In Elkhart a new Chemical Hard and Soft Coal Manufacturing Co forms to produce chemi-coal a substitute for anthracite. Anton Haseman and associates claim cheaper freight and better performance with tests showing longer burn and cleaner residue.
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Elkhart Review
Anton V. Haseman
Elkhart
Hassman
Haseman
Circuit Court Notes Close Busy Term and Adoptions
Judge Richter adjourned the circuit court for the long vacation after a busy term. John Hewson named guardian for Sarah Lilley with a $5,000 bond. Fred J. Krueger and wife adopted Amanda Langman. J F Walker named commissioner in Stellow drainage. Ravell vs Orr granted new trial. Melrose vs Grand Trunk RR set for argument next term. English vs Alden verdict for plaintiff. Gustave Balitz to protect Waite Waetzl’s estate. Waite’s property valued at 2,000.
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Circuit Court
Richter
John Hewson
Sarah Lilley
Fred J. Krueger
Laporte
Amanda Langman
Krueger
J. F. Walker
Stellow
Ravell Vs
Bernhart Wetzl
Logansport
Wetzel
Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised by Scott
An advertisement praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for fatigue and weakness, claiming they convert listlessness into energy and boost mental power. Sold by E T Scott.
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Dr. King
E. T. Scott
Community Notes and Family Visits Across Cities
Beaver Dam and Chicago Heights residents mingled with visitors from Westville Portland Oregon and South Bend. May Nora Cole Henry Rotstein and others traveled home after gatherings as farms harvest oats berries and hay. Gaylord Jessup built a new tool barn and corn crib. Delia Davis returned to Michigan City. Sound kidneys safeguards of life Foley's Kidney Cure sold by druggists.
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Cash Loomis
May
Nora Cole
Chicago Heights
Henry Rotstein
K. Brant
California
Laporte
Charles and
John ‘Baird
Augusta
South Bend
Gaylord Jessup
Delia Davis
Michigan City
Foley
Road to Dishonor: 18-Year-Old Arrested for Horse Theft
William Murphy, 18, of Union Mills, is under arrest in Laporte on charges of stealing a horse from a local liveryman. He admits guilt and plans to plead at trial after being captured near Wanatah while attempting to sell the horse en route to Chicago. Murphy claims Pittsburg as home and cites prior reform school time and railway work. Police suspect two brothers may be involved in regional horse and carriage thefts.
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William ‘Murphy
Laporte
Union Mills
Murphy
Hanna
Chicago
Wanatah
Union “Mills Liveryman
Freed
Pittsburg
Manila Binder Twine Sale By A J Forbes
A J Forbes advertises Manila binder twine available at 13 per bundle and 11 per 1b, claiming it is cheaper than standard. Customer prices and quantities not specified. Standard discount notes not provided.
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A. J. Forbes
Medical Colleges Obtain Unclaimed Bodies Under New Law
Statewide anatomy act creates the state anatomical board to control and distribute unclaimed dead bodies to medical and dental schools. County and city officials must report possession of unclaimed corpses and surrender them if no relative claims. Institutions cover delivery costs, with penalties for violations.
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General Assembly
State Anatomical Board
State Board of Health
Dental
Remarkable Diarrhoea Cure Story in Texas Woman
Mrs. Alice Miller of Morgan Texas recounts six years of severe diarrhoea relief from one bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after trying many doctors and moving to Bosque county. The remedy, advertised with a similar testimonial, cost only a few cents and cured her. Sold by E T Scott.
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Alice “Miller
Imorgan
Texas
Bosque County
Chamberlain
E. T. Scott
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Bretelly
Uocenty Board of Review
Mike. Link
Decia Smith
Belle Fargher
Isaac Martin
Hes ‘Ton
Circuit Court Notes
Beaver Dam
Correll
Chicagoland Children
Andrew Johnson
Mar. Webster
Westville
Mattie Paul
Nee Austin
Portland
Oregon
Smith
Austin
James Flood
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