Early Chicago land tale of Cathcart 160 acres near Millers
Historical notes recount Hon. C. W. Cathcart's 160 acre farm near Millers two miles from a Michigan Central stop. The land cost $800, faced tax delinquencies, and survived years of sand dunes and market optimism tied to the World's Columbian Exposition. Eventually the 160 acres returned to the estate and then passed to Henry C. Gathcart of LaPorte, with hopes of future value.
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Chicago
C. W. Cathcart
Millers
Here
Lake Michigan
Hammond
Whiting
Indiana Harbor
Cathcart
Charley
Mr. Cathcart
Henry C. Gathcart
Laporte
H.C
Old Settler's Picnic Maintains Community Traditions
The Old Settler's annual picnic drew a large crowd at the county fairgrounds on Thursday. Officers elected include E. W. Davis as president and W. W. Hall as vice president, with a long roll of members listed as having died in the past year.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted At Local Drug Store
A local drug store advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns cuts wounds and ulcers from accidents. The ad encourages stocking the salve for emergencies at E. T. Scott's Drug Store.
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Bucklen
E. T. Scott’s
Distinguished Indiana physician Dr. Orpheus Everts dies in Cincinnati
Dr. Orpheus Everts, born December 26 1826 in Union County Indiana, died in Cincinnati. He studied at Laporte and Indianapolis Medical Colleges and practiced in Michigan City. He served as surgeon in the Civil War with the Twentieth Indiana and fought at Bull Run and Antietam. He later focused on nervous diseases and contributed to medical journals.
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Orpheus Evert
Cincinnati
Indiana Medical College
Laporte
Indianapolis
Michigan City
Everts
Union County
Ind
Indiana
Wisconsin
Twentieth
Indiana Infantry
Bull Run
Antietam
Army of the Potomac
Dr. Everts
American Medical Association
de. Everts
Foley’s Honey and Tar Relief Praised by Asthma Sufferer
Daniel Bante of Otterville Iowa writes he suffered years with asthma and tried many remedies with little benefit until Foley’s Honey and Tar gave immediate relief. He says he will keep it in his house and urges others to use it. Sold by all Druggists.
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Daniel Bante
Otterville
Iowa
New York
Foley
Kidney Cure Ad Promises Kidney and Bladder Relief
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a positive remedy for all kidney and bladder diseases and warns sufferers that neglect may lead to blame. It notes availability through druggists.
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Foley
Last Hope Realized in Oklahoma Tale of Diarrhea Cure
A Sentinel letter from Gebo Montana recalls a settler in 1889 who suffered severe diarrhea after crossing to Oklahoma. After near death, a single bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was given, quickly easing pain and restoring sleep within an hour. The account ends noting the cure and a local seller.
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Sentinel
Gebo
Mont
Oklahoma
Fortune
Chamberlain
E. T. Soe
Miller's Cheeky Return Lands Him Back in Prison
W E Miller once again faces penitentiary time in Michigan City for forging others names to obtain money. The arrest followed efforts by St Haus and W Powell after Porter reported the forged note Miller sold, with Haus tracking Miller from East Chicago to Laporte and securing a warrant with Sheriff Craft. Porter, holding over $400 of Miller's paper, cooperated to recover his funds and end Miller's schemes.
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W. E. Miller
Michigan City
St. Haus
W. Powell
Miller
Porter
Laporte
Haas
East Chicago
Haus
Powell
Craft
Chicago
Muller
Circuit Court Notes On Will Contest And Local Cases
The circuit court began a will contest led by Nancy Snyder and Elizabeth Miller against Mary B. Dudley and others with Judge Rich ter presiding. The will of Rachel Daweon was contested after her January 20 1902 death. plaintiffs claim unsound mind and undue execution. Guardian appointed for Benjamin Vorhes as W J Everhart. Damages sought by August Demien vs Knickerbocker Ice Company sent to St Joseph county. Drainage ditch petition approved with D P Closser as construction commissioner. Walsh Boyle and Co sue Christian Larson for 37 75. S L Sutherland named administrator for Samuel P Southerland estate. Charles Reinholtz will probated. daughter Wilhelmina Ebeck and executor Frank Ebeck named. Hunt Boldt road case compromised.
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Nancy Snyder
Elizabeth Miller
Mary B. Dudley
Nathan Dawson
Baptist Publication Society
The
Baptist Mission Union
Wills Township
Benjamin Vorhes
August Demien
Knickerbocker Ice Company
St. Joseph County
James S. Long
D. P
Closser
Walsh Boyle and Company of
Chicago
Christian Larson
Laporte
Rose Lawn
Ind
S.L. Sutherland
Samuel P. Southerland
Charles Reinholtz
Wilhelmina Ebeck
Frank Ebeck
Hunt-Boldt Road
Cook's Corner Community Notes Brighten Local Week
Mrs Pearl Hay and daughter Glads visit J S Fulton family. Rev Beyl made local calls Monday. Mrs H S Keeler improves after heart trouble. Geo Crow helping hay on Wm Bartholomew farm. O Wheeler and Fred Fairchilds press hay for John Anderson. Mrs Grace Thatches and Chicago children visit sister Mrs James Pomeroy. B L Keene and son Bert visited Laporte last week. Mrs A J Collins and grandchildren Kenneth and Bessie Wade of Valparaiso stay with J D Collins. Cook's Corners Sunday School observed Children's Day with a full house and a fine programme. The school, led by superintendent Mrs J D Collins, is doing good work.
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Geo. Crow
Wm. Bartholomew
O. Wheeler
Fred Fairchilds
John Anderson
Grace Thatches
Chicago
James Pomeroy
B. L. Keene
Bert
Laporte
A. J. Collins
Kenneth
Bessie Wade
Valparaiso
J. D. Collins
Cook's Corners
Ten Years in Bed Kidney Cure Testimony
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana writes of ten years bedridden with kidney disease. He found no relief from doctors until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended. He calls it a Godsend and notes it is for sale by all druggists.
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J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foley
County Council to Meet for Special Session
Auditor Miller issues call for Laporte county council to convene at the courthouse Saturday June 27 to address requests by county commissioners for extra appropriation to the bridge fund. Contracts awarded last Saturday to John M Danielson for five bridges nearly exhaust current funds leaving only $15 to $20 for rest of year.
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Miller
Laporte
John M. Danielson
Fresh testimony to Dr King s New Discovery
A Benterville Virginia resident reports a three year bronchitis cure after using Dr King s New Discovery. The claim highlights the medicine as effective for consumption coughing and colds with trial bottles offered free.
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de Ring
Electric road seeks Joliet route progress noted
The committee presenting the Joliet south road case has attracted capital and list reveals 130 homes within two and a half miles of the route between here and Laporte. North road opposition delays. President Wight plans October start for building. Valparaiso may influence route near Flint Lake. Hobart and Western urged to organize a meeting with Mr. Wight.
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Joliet
South Road
Laporte
North Road
Hobart & Western
Wight
Valparaiso
Flint Lake
Hobart.& Western, Co
Porter County
Stone Road Election Calls for Broad Support
A local note urges township residents to back two propositions in the Stone Road election on July 7. Voters are asked to mark a cross on each proposition and to secure loyalty from supporters along the route to ensure a clean majority and hoped for reciprocity from allied groups.
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Stone Road
Watts Salem Man Champions Foley's Kidney Cure
A Salem Missouri man writes about kidney disease lasting years and dramatic recovery after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He reports complete cure after less than two bottles and promotes the remedy for sale by druggists.
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Robert
Watts
Salem
Fesh
Pera
Foley
Rain boosts crop prospects amid regional illnesses in Bigelow
Splendid rains in the fore part of the week improve crop prospects. Several children in the area are ill with mumps and other diseases. Henry Tolcom is very sick with inflammation of the bowels under Dr Sassaman of Valparaiso care. Mrs Clarence Slade and daughter Marthe visited Valparaiso last Monday. George Stoner and family of Porter County visited Emery Carpenter's last Sunday. Walter Osborn of Bloomington University is home for vacation. Local residents joined a fishing excursion to the Kankakee last Thursday. Several attended Children Day exercises at the Wanatah M church last Sunday evening.
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Henry Tolcom
Sassaman
Valparaiso
Clarence Slade
Marthe
Valpa
George Stoner
Porter Co
Emery
Carpenter
Chamberlain's Celic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
The text touts Chamberlain's Celic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as universally recognized and dependable, especially valuable for summer diarrhea in children, claimed to save many lives annually. Sold by ExT. Scott.
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Ext
Scott
Barne Quickly Healed by Chamberlain Pain Balm
An ad describes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as an antiseptic liniment that heals sores bruises and burns quickly without maturation and is offered for sale by E T Scott.
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Chamberlain
E. T. Scott
Road improvement aid may save township costs later
The speaker argues that building stone roads will cost little yearly and save the township from future expenses as the county will maintain them once completed, urging opponents to reconsider their stance.
Vote Intelligently on the Stone Road Proposition
The piece urges voters to inspect existing roads in Porter County and Chesterton to gauge sentiment before voting. It warns that defeated road improvements could delay macadamization, stressing that Townships like New Durham risk social scorn and higher costs from poor roads, urging residents to consider tax impact and long term benefits.
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Stone Road
Porter County
Chesterton
New Durham
LaPorte Plans Greatest July Fourth Celebration
LaPorte announces a Grand Fourth of July celebration featuring a U.S. Cavalry parade from Fort Sheridan led by Captain King, marching bands, vaudeville acts, balloon ascensions, ball games, races, singing, cake walks, acrobats, spectacular illuminated evening parade with colored fire effects, fireworks, and extensive excursions on all roads.
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LaPorte
U.S. Cavalry
Fort Sheridan
King
LaForte
Gossip and scandal echo in newspaper lore
An exchange notes that reporters hear gossip and scandals first, revealing discreet intrigues and hidden misdeeds. Editors tame sensational rumors, while many claim hypocrisy. In community life the strongest voices often mask deeper skeletons not fit for publication.
Lawn dance at J. E. Penn Cathcarts
A lawn dance event is announced at J. E. Penn Cathcarts on Friday. Details such as time and participants are not specified in the fragment.
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J. E. Penn
Cathcarts
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