Local Westville Noticeboard and Mortgage Notice
Westville Indiana weekly INDICATOR notes publishing terms incidents and rates. Warrants issued for St Wayne and New Castle baseball teams for Sunday play and Sabbath desecration. Lake Shore and Michigan Southern to issue bonds via Union Trust John T Dye to refund 45 782 000 bond debt 7 percent interest to 10 percent until 1877.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Wayne
New Castle
Jua- Porte County
Lake Shore and Michican Southern Railway Company
Union Trust Company
New York
John T. Dye
Indianapolis
Morteare
Jame
Counterfeit Silver Half Dollars Spread Wide
A strong claim says a very large percent of silver half dollars are counterfeit and only top experts can distinguish them from genuine coins. The forgers supposedly use pure silver matching mint workmanship, and authorities cannot locate the factory, though multiple mills may be in operation. Profit margins reach about 60 percent of silver value, with potential for similar fakes in silver dollars.
Paradise of Towers and Gardens Tour at Snyder Home
The editor spent an hour at Otis visiting Mr. Snyder and his partner at Their home and the adjacent store. The tour covered a vast garden with beds in arithmetic layouts and circular flower beds. The property includes a hot house, fruit trees, and a large farm area for produce. Mr. Snyder, with years of experience in the old country, showcases persistent industry and even produces his own wines for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovcasion
Spene
Otis
Burner
Soyder & Reelein
Mer. Win. Snyder
Garner
Amtlook
Slessrs. Snyder Co Hegicvin
Drm
Heb
Mrr. Reidein
Wim. Sader
Commedioaus
Thorist
Snyder
Snider
Obituary for Maggie Herrold in LaPorte county church service
Maggie Herrold died after four months of illness at about 1 p.m. on Saturday June 12. She was born Margaret Elizabeth Robertson in LaPorte county on October 15, 1858, married Carl D. Herrold in 1883, and left four children. A member of the M E church and Daughters of Rebekah, she died trusting in God as family and community lamented the loss. The service, led by Rev. Stockbarger, featured the audience joining the choir, with W C Weir as undertaker, and heartfelt condolences offered to husband Marcus Robertson and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Herrold
Harvey
Dempster
Margaret Elizabeth
Marcus
Sarah Robertson
LaPorte County
Carl D. Herrold
M. E. Church
Sanders
Bruner
The
Daughters of Rebekah
Duy Ay
Stockbarger
W. C. Weir
LaPorte
Hood's Sarsaparilla Praised For Blood Purifying Power
A letter from readers extols Hood's Sarsaparilla for renewing health and strength. They claim sleeplessness and nervousness fade as blood is enriched, enabling individuals to resume work and daily tasks.
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Hood
Hood's Pills Named Best Family Cathartic Liver Remedy
An old advertisement touts Hood's Pills as the best family cathartic and liver medicine. The copy emphasizes gentle, reliable, and certain relief for common ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Letherman Named New Cincinnati Post Office Inspector
Laurie L Letherman of this city is slated to become the chief post office inspector in Cincinnati. The appointment ends weeks of contest with Paul Williams of Ohio backed by Senator Foraker. Letherman is praised for his long service and for convicting several post office swindlers. The move requires his family to move to Cincinnati, a loss for Valparaiso.
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Laurie L. Letherman
Cincinnati
Paul Williams
Ohio
Foraker
Letherman
Fairbanks
Crumpacker
Mr. Letherman
Valparaiso
Cheney & Co. Oath on Catarrh Cure Bond
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Haulbs Catarrh Cure. Notary A L Gleason attests on December 6 1885. Cure advertised as taken internally and affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
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State of Oulu
ToLepo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Heney & Co
Lodo
Anal Tat
Haub
F.J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
O. GS
LaPorte County Records June 1 1886 to May 31 1887
Ledger of deeds mortgages and mechanics liens for LaPorte County detailing totals by category including deeds given mortgages canceled and liens released with figures for farm lands school lands chattel and other classifications and a grand total of securities and obligations recorded during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte County
ISG
Fogloa
Lee
Luxurious North Western Limited Impresses on Westward Rail Travel
The Christian Leader profiles the Chicago and North Western Railway’s North Western Limited from Chicago to St Paul Minneapolis, praising seven richly appointed cars, private compartments, Wilton velvet decor, dining car menus, and the comfort of ladies coaches. It notes daily departures and other premium trains like Day Express Badger State Express Night Express and Atlantic and Southern Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North- Western Limited
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Wagner
Atlantic & Southern
Christian Leader
Local social notes and travel updates from Valparaiso area
Cash Loomis and family of North Liberty visit friends here. Ed Posten and family from Horton Kansas stay with Emma McKellips’s parents. Charlie Garwood joined Grand Rapids excursion. he and others returned while she remained in hospital. Weather hot and roads dusty with a fine strawberry crop and frosted peaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cash Loomis
North Liberty
Ed Posten
Emma McKellips
Horton
Kansas
Charlie Garwood
Grand Rapids
Roy McKellips
Michigan
Talbot
Valpo
Bourman
Bourbon
Grandma Martin
May Wilson
Lookout Mountain
Valparaiso
Thomson
Alexandria
E. Geist
Salida
Waldo Standiford
Dan Hibbard
Kilmer Swamp Root Advertises Kidney Remedy
An old advertisement explains urine tests for kidney trouble and touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a universal remedy. It claims relief for back pain, frequent urination, and urinary issues, with samples and pamphlets offered by mail from Kilmer Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghampton
N.Y
Electric Bitters advertised for female complaints relief
A 19th century drug advert promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for loss of appetite constipation headaches fainting spells nervousness sleeplessness melancholy and dizzy spells. It guarantees health and strength with a 50 cent bottle at E T Scott's Drug Store.
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E. T. Scott
Excursion to convention via Lake Shore Route
July 6 9 excursion to E A Convention from Milwauke via Northwestern Line Lake Shore Route features frequent trains parlor and dining cars. Tickets from Chicago via Chicago Northwestern Ry. Inquiries to agents or W Aldridyve 127 The Arcade Cleveland Ohio Dr W B Caiskern Chicago Illinois.
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Northwestern
Lake Shore
Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
W. Aldridyve
T. P. AL
the Arcade
Cleveland
Ohio
W. B. Caiskern
G. DT
T. A
Third International Conference Epworth League
Toronto Ontario hosts the conference from July 1 to es 1807. The Wabash Railroad offers round trip tickets from all stations to Toronto at one fare. For full details contact any Wabash agent or connecting lines.
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Toronto
Ont
Wabash Railroad
Wabash
Wanted a good safe family horse
Wool buyers note that H B Herrold will pay the highest market prices for wool and asks wool raisers to call before selling. E T Scorn advertises wanting a good safe family horse.
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E. T
Delineator July number offers fashion plates and social notes
The July Delineator, termed the summer number, presents hot weather attire with color plates and woodcuts. It includes Mrs. Reginald de Noven on Chicago society, Queen Victoria Jubilee pieces by Mrs. Alec Tweedie, Joanie Drake’s New York Types on the Art Student, and health notes by Dr. Grace Peckham Murray. Also featured are canning methods, fiction, embroidery, and new books notices.
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Reginald de Noven
Chicago
Queen Victoria
Alec Tweedie
Atlantic
Joanie Drake
New York
Grace Peckham- Murray
A.B. Longstreet
Clive Rayner
Martin Order
Buddha
Dessie Beene
Winston
Mr. Vick
Mrs. Witherspoon
Elks Excursion Carried to Minneapolis on Nickel Plate Road
An Elks excursion train traveled to Minneapolis on July 3, following the Nickel Plate Road. The trip was arranged as a special event with rail service details noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Smath
Elks
Excursion to Chicago by B and O R R June 13
The B and O R R offers round trip excursion tickets to Chicago Illinois for June 3 with a $1.00 fare. Special train from Alida leaves 7 43 am. Inquiries at nearest 5th and O ticket agent or IG M Austin Gun. Pass. Aut. Chicago Illinois. National Convention Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor San Francisco July 7 to 12. Wabash tickets Westville Indiana at 226 50 selling June 29 to July 2 and return by Aug 10.
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Chicagu
Alida
5Th
IG. M. Austin
Cuicaga, I
Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor
San Francisco
Westville
Ind
Agricultural summary of farm stock and crops for 1896 97
A historical farm census style record lists acres sown and planted across 1896 97 for wheat corn oats rye and Irish potatoes with 1897 and 1898 harvests. It also records numbers of horses mules milch cows other cattle and hogs including young pigs census totals and sheep figures including lambs wool clip and deaths.
Justly the Favorite Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Ad
A promotional note touts Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as unexcelled for constipation indigestion and sick headache. Trial size 10c and 50c and 1.00 bottles promoted by E. T. Scott.
Creameries in South Dakota Reach One Hundred Nineteen
The article notes there are 119 creameries and cheese factories across South Dakota, with four times as many needed. It invites farmers to request a free list showing current locations and other livestock grower information by writing to Geo. H. Heatford, General Passenger Agent, Chicago and North Western Railway.
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South Dakota
Geo. H. Heatford
M.& Ste PL
Old Coton Bldg
Chicago, Ill
Farm land offer along Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul railway
Why pay rent year after year and have no farm when you get through The lacelord has your money and the farm at the end of the year Why set go to South Dakota and buy a good farm with the money that you now pay for rent You can get new rich land near good towns on the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul railway on easy terms say from 25.00 to 210.00 per acre Buy now and get a share of this years crop For full particulars write to W F Hunter Immigration agent for South Dakota 235 Dearborn street Chicago Ill
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South Dakota
Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul
W. F. Jlunter
Dearborn Street
Chicago
Allen's Foot-Ease powders promise instant comfort for aching feet
Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves swollen and sore feet, eases tight shoes, and treats sweating and corns. The ad claims it as the greatest comfort discovery of the age and offers trial packages, 23 cents postage, and mail orders from Allen S. Olmsted of LeRoy.
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Allen
S'Ampe
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy
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Indicator
Cras
E. Martin
War Department
Ao 80Q
Wisivsran
Mrs. Robertson
Wallarabee Star
Sivorn
A. L.gleason
Notary Public
Recorder Mart
Beaver Dam
E. A
Milwauker
H. B. Herrold
Miles’ Nervine
Dr. Miles
T.e.ated
Chas. Knapp
W. German &J
Little Falls
N. Y
Miles
DR. Miles Medical CO
Elkhart, Ind
Clinton Township Statistics
Frank Mann
Aed
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Adachke
Newralgia
Dr. Mils
COODS
D.D
Milwaukee
Congress
Congress and Lace
Anslblby
Eastern
Zina Cole
Jane
Atotice
Indiana
Charles F. McClung
Richalieu
Japan
California Prunes
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