Indiana Schools Best in Country Says High Authority
Dr. William T. Harris United States Commissioner of Education praised Indiana's school system as the best in the union at Washington Monday He urged higher teacher salaries and lauded Indiana teachers for their dedication while noting the state could attract better pay elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Harris
United States Commissioner of Education
Washington
Indiana
Thas
Indiana State ‘T Teachers’ Association
Bast
Kanakakee River Survey Plans Straightening Project
Kanakakee drainage commissioners and civil engineer W J Downey of Anderson examined a plan to straighten the Kankakee River from the Laporte county line to near Momence. The party traveled by six launches from English Lake, visiting Baum's bridge, Shelby, and Momence, with six weeks envisioned for surveying and future work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee
Shelby
Momence
English Lake
J. M. Morrow
J. R. Wilson
Hebron
One Hundred Dollars Reward for Catarrh Cure
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio offering a 100 dollar reward for cure of catarrh. It lists testimonials and claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces with price per bottle and sales by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney
OC. Prop
Oledo
O Hail
Hall
Lacrosse Land Co Sells 840 Acres Near Lacrosse
Lacrosse Land Company sells 840 acres to Illinois buyers for 84000 dollars at 100 per acre. The land cost the firm about 19 dollars per acre including original cost and improvements such as drainage and building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacrosse Land Company
Lacrosse Tollinois
Races Set for July 4 at La Porte Grounds
LaPorte County Agricultural Association schedules a race meet on July 4 in La Porte Indiana with events including a 2 19 pace 2 24 trot 2 35 pace and 2 40 trot Purses total 1069 60 and entry interest expected as track work has continued for a year American Association rules will apply and music and activities accompany the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte County Agricultural Association
LaPorte
Ind
American Association
Methodist Church Services Move to Christian Church
Due to repairs at the M. E. church the Christian church offers its building for next Sunday. Sunday school Epworth League and preaching services will be at the Christian church in their usual hours. Morning subject What it is to be Rich evening The value of a True Man. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Christian Church
Epworth League
Short jaunts for busy pegfle
Illustrated folder about attractions near the North Western Line. Describes resorts reachable by rail and highlights entertaining and helpful facts for travelers. Sent with 2c stamp to W. E. Koiskorn, P. T. M. Calcago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Koiskorn
P. T.M. Calcago
Wisconsin and Michigan Summer Resorts booklet prospectus
Illustrated booklet describes over a hundred Chicago and North Western Railway summer resorts in Wisconsin and Michigan. Includes 1600 lakes, trout streams, five detail maps, and a complete hotel list. Sent for ten cents to cover postage from W. B. Kuiskern P. T. M. Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & North Western Railway
Pashage
W. B. Kuiskern
5Th Ave
Chicago
Railroads Weigh Swap to Bypass Dangerous Crossings
The Panhandle and Erie railroads may swap routes to avoid two crossing points at Route and North Judson. Both lines seek to trace right of way between the towns to eliminate the dangerous crossings.
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Panhandle
Erie
North Judson
Summer Attractions at Winona Lakes Music Festival
The Winona Assembly at Winona Lakes announces a festival from June 26 to late July featuring Miss Mary Howe, famed soprano, in three concerts. The Roberts Park Chorus Society of 75 voices from Indianapolis will sing twice, aided by the Winona Ladins Chorus. Lee Roberts Parks Choral Society led by Edward Taylor is noted for statewide success. Miss Howe, “The American Nightingale,” recently returned from a decade in Europe, is set to perform before Hoosier audiences for the first time since an Indianapolis May Festival.
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Winona Assembly
Winona Lakes
Mary Howe
Roberts Park Chorus Society
Indianapolis
Winona Ladins
Winona Ladies Chorus
Canton
Ohio
Lee Roberts Parks Choral Society
Edward Taylor
Central College of Music
Europe
Patti
Jenny Lind
Winona
Dry Township Sees Prohibition Battle Before County Court
The Laporte county commissioners hear efforts to close saloons in Dry Township. Attorney Gallaher questions remonstrance signatures while witnesses Mrs Herrold, Mrs Wickersham and Miss Smith testify. The board debates filing deadlines and withdrawals as remonstrants claim the odds favor their side.
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Laporte
Gallaher
James Herrold
J. F. Wickersham
Eva
Elsie Smith
Pyle
Contested Remonstrance Hearing Before County Board
The final hearing before the commissioners was held Tuesday morning with Attorney Pyle for remonstrators and Attorney Gallaher for liquor interests. McVey urged expediting. Pyle argued the remonstrance filing legality while Gallaher harshly criticized the card signatures and methods. He noted withdrawals twenty seven were blocked for filing timing and urged court caution, citing unspecified cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Board
Pyle
South Bend
Gallaher
Board of Commissioners
McVey
Michigan City
Trickle
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised For Sores and Eyes
No secret about it says D. L. Gregory of Hope Texas that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures cuts burns ulcers fever sores and sore eyes quickly. The testimonial notes it as effective and available for 25 cents at BE T Scott’s drug store.
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O. K
D. L. Gregory
Hope
Tex
BE. T. Scott’s
Court Notes From LaPorte City Cases
Jury awards Henry Bros. 500 dollars against LaPorte for the plaintiff. City attorney may opt to appeal. Pontifex versus Hook heard on account with Weir for plaintiff and Sutherland for defendant. Gerspach files quiet title suit against Scott and others. Grace Berridge seeks divorce from Joseph Berridge and restoration of her maiden name Brand.
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Henry Bros
LaPorte
Struss
Cora J. Pontifex
E. D. Hook
Richter
Weir
Sutherland
Martin Gerspach
James M. Scott
Grace Berridge
Joseph P. Berridge
Berridge
Brand
Dying of Consumption Describes Painful Final Stage
A Maryland man recounts prolonged agony of consumption from initial cough to final torment. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with quick relief and a cure, noting its effectiveness for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and more. Available at E T Scott's drug store priced 50 cents and 1.00. trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Myers
Cearfoss
Dr. King
E.T. Scott's
Grady Wins $5,000 Verdict Against Pere Marquette
Thomas A. Grady of Chesterton wins a $5,000 damages verdict against the Pere Marquette railroad in St. Joseph county circuit court. The road had appropriated 10.5 acres in Westchester township. Appraisers valued damages at $2,000 but the jury increased the award after testimony from nearly fifty Porter county witnesses.
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Thomas A. Grady
Chesterton
Pere Marquette Railroad
St. Joseph County
Porter
Laporte County
Pere Marquette Road
Grady
Westchester Township
South Bend
Porter County
Settlement records show funds moved to state treasury
A partial OCR read indicates a settlement with the state treasurer Bobland who traveled to Indianapolis with 54 306 04 and brought back for July the twenty porte.
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Bobland
Supreme Court Affirms Death for Edward Donahue
The Indiana Supreme Court today affirmed the Lake County Circuit Court judgment sentencing Edward Donahue to death by hanging for the murder of Arminter Northrup in Hobart on October 5, 1904. A stay was issued to July 21 to permit correction of appeal records, and the court denounced the insanity defense raised for a new trial. Donahue faces execution July 21 unless the governor intervenes.
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Indianapolis
Supreme Court
of the Lake Circuit Court
Edward Donahue
Michigan City
Arminter Northrup
Hobart
Lake County
Donghue
Donahue
Ten Years In Bed By R A Gray At Oakville Ind
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana writes that ten years of kidney disease kept him bedridden and immobile at times. After consulting top doctors with no relief, Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended and proved a Godsend, as noted by E T Scott druggist.
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R. A. Gray, J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foley
E. T. Scott
Editors to Have Outing at Winona Week
The Indiana Republican Editorial Association plans a summer meeting and annual outing in Winona the week of July 25. The Winona Association will entertain visitors in a royal manner.
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Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Winona
Ordination of Deacon Howard R White by Michigan City Bishop
Howard Russell White son of Rt Rev John Hazen White bishop of Michigan City was ordained a deacon Sunday by the bishop of Trinity cathedral. The service included holy communion and a sermon by Bishop White. The candidate was presented by Prof J W Fosbrooke of Neosho Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Russell White
John Hazen White
Episcopal Diocese of
Michigan City
Trinity Cathedral
White
J. W. Fosbrooke
Neosho
Wis
Sovereign Medicine For One Dollar Promises Health
Dr David Kennedy of Rondout New York offers a sovereign remedy for nervousness rheumatism kidney and liver complaints and ailments of women. The advertisement claims it purifies the blood and restores health with a one dollar bottle purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
Rondout
N. Y
Starke County Wins Suit Against Leiter Ditch Case
After two years the case of Joseph Leiter against William H. Coffin was decided in favor of the defendant by Judge Noye in the Starke county circuit court. The suit, begun in 1903, sought to compel rebuilding of a 22 mile ditch tied to Kankakee river work. Trial lasted a month with over 3,000 pages of records. Attorneys: Leiter represented by Frank Osborn and Henry R. Platt. Knox local counsel Foster. Mayor Darrow and Judge Howard appeared for Coffin with Henry Rovdbins.
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Joseph Leiter
Chicago
William H. Coffin
Starke County
Noye
Kankakee
Frank Osborn
Laporte
Henry R. Platt
Foster
Knox
Darrow
Howard
South Bend
Henry R. Rovdbins
Electric Bitters Cured Severe Kidney Ailment
A letter from C. F. Collier of Cherooke Key, Tennessee, credits Electric Bitters with curing his kidney disease after he suffered extreme backache, headache, and low spirits. He states he could not sit without a cushion before use.
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C. F. Collier
Cherookee
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Michigan
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