Tragic Train Accident Claims Boy's Life Near Burnettsville
A farm boy from Dewey Township died after missing a train and attempting to board a freight at Lacrosse on Sunday. He was drawn under a passing train, his right foot crushed, and died from shock en route to Burnettsville where his parents and relatives awaited his return. Doctors accompanied the boy home, but he succumbed before arrival.
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Lacrosse
Burnettsville
Logansort
Dewey
Oak
Maddox
Dr. Bunkhouser
Death in Wanatah claims public-spirited resident
Mrs Godlib Frederick of Wanatah awoke February 20 to find her husband dead in his bedroom from heart failure. The longtime Wanatah resident, born in Holland and now 78, died after appearing in good health the day before. He leaves a wife and three children including daughter Matilda Rosenbaum of Michigan City and sons Henry and Herbert, both of Michigan City.
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Godlib Frederick
Wanatah
Frederick
Holland
Matilda Rosenbaum
Michigan City
Henry
Herbert
Wanatah Woman Dorothy Draffo Dies at 73
Dorothy Draffo died February 21 at 7 40 PM at her daughter Mrs Herman Hein's Wanatah home after a long illness. She was 73 and a Holland immigrant of 1854. Her husband predeceased her by 27 years. Survived by five daughters and one son: Mrs Morgan Skinner Laporte Avenue Chicago area Mrs Gus Zieske Michigan City Mrs Gee Williams Chicago Mrs Amos Boldt Wanatah Mrs Hermanstein Wanatah and William Quick Wanatah. Funeral held February 24 at 2 PM at German Evangelical church with Rev Howe officiating.
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Dorothy Draffo
Herman Hein
Wanatah
Tenty
Morgan Skinner
Laporte Avenue
Mulholland Named Vice President in Geist Gas Firm
S. E. Mulholland of Fort Wayne formerly general manager of Northern Indiana Railway and head of Murdock utilities is named vice-president of the Northern Indiana Gas and Electric Company by Mr. Geist. He will oversee Geist acquired northern Indiana properties including Fort Wayne Lafayette Peru Wabash Logansport Lebanon Frankfort Bluffton Decatur and Crawfordsville water works. Mulholland becomes virtual successor to S. T. Murdock who retired with his gas properties to the new syndicate.
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Geist Syndicate
S. E. Mulholland
Ft. Wayne
Northern Indiana Railway Company
Murdock Utilities
Northern Indiana Gas and Electric Company
Geist
Indiana farmers embrace silos to boost dairy profits
Indiana reports over 20 000 silos now compared with under 10 000 last year. The piece praises improved cow care and silo adoption as key to higher milk cream butter and butter fat yields. It contrasts with other states where cows run in fields.
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Indiana
Former minister Cox jailed in Chicago for alleged forged deeds
Arrestee linked to North Judson and Wheeler Indiana churches and previously jailed in South Bend for worthless checks as an insurance company representative. He reportedly wasted his inherited wealth on lavish living after leaving the ministry.
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Judgon
Wheeler
Ind
South Bend
Chicago
Cox
Ft. Wayne
Bankrupt to Pay 25 Cents on Dollar
Creditors of Blumenthal's Cloth Shop, now in bankruptcy, will receive 25 percent of their claims on Saturday March 4 by presenting signed vouchers at the Bank of the State of Indiana acting as receiver. Bank officials could not confirm later settlements or further payments. Likely liabilities total about $25 000. sale proceeds probably cover only this 25 percent unless actual claims are fewer than estimated.
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Blumenthal
Bank of the State of Indiana
E. F. Michael
Widow of Zach Nelson Found Cash Infirmary Garment
The widow, long near Furnessville, was hospitalized at Porter County Infirmary after illness. A laundry worker discovered 426 dollars in her garment, part in a bank certificate of deposit from Andrews bank Laporte and the rest cash. County judge appointed C W Benton administrator to manage funds for burial and care. She entered infirmary with a blank mind and could not speak. The Chesterton Tribune notes she had previously maintained herself financially while able.
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Zach Nelson
Furnessville
Porter County
Funk
Andrews Bank
Laporte
C W. Benton
Nelson
Chesterton Tribune
Double wedding joins Petermann and Thoesen siblings
In Burdick on Friday evening two couples, siblings pairs, united in marriage after licenses were issued that afternoon. Michael J Thoesen wed Anna Petermann and Joseph L Petermann wed Anna Thoesen, with all involved well known locally.
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Burdick
Michael J. Thoesen
Anna Petermann
Joseph L.petermann
Anna Thoesen
Thieves Loot Two Farms on Chicago Road
Robbers raided two farm houses on the Chicago road last night stealing a Holstein calf carcass, poultry, milk and cream from Sedman and meat from Steve Bushmere. The sheriff suspects an automobile getaway and traces point toward Gary, with no further clues.
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Valparaiso
Chicago
BE. C. Sedman
Steve Bushmere
Sherriff Lindall
Gary
Wreck Victim Undergoes Skull Operation at Laporte
An operation to relieve brain pressure was performed yesterday in Laporte on Clyde Johnson Hebron man injured when a car he rode in was struck by a Lake Erie and Western train. The surgeon said skull fracture was not certain, but brain pressure existed. Johnson has been largely unconscious since the accident. John Sams of Valparaiso, another passenger, was instantly killed.
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Laporte
Clyde
Johnson
Hebron
Lake Erie and Western
John Sams
Valparaiso
Submarine Pioneer Phillips and the Chicago River Relic
The dispatch describes the discovery of an ancient submarine nicknamed the Fool Killer raised from the Chicago river. It links the craft to Laudner Phillips, a Michigan City inventor who built steam powered, compressed air operated submarines known as Fool Killers. It details his life, experiments across Chicago river Lake Erie and other ports, and his decline into mechanical enterprise in New York City where he died 35 years ago.
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Chicago
Dispatch
Laudner Phillips
Phillips
Michigan City
Chicago River
Lake Erie
Great Lakes
Michigan Central Round House
Erie
New York City
Portrait of a Scenic Man in Industrial Times
A handsome man represents nature as scenery faced by progress. Admired for beauty, he remains powerless to halt practical enterprise advancing around him. The piece frames nature as passive backdrop to industrial growth and human pursuits.
Moler Barber College Advertises Trade School in Chicago
The Moler Barber College at 105 S. St. Ave. Chicago invites men to learn the barber trade. It promises splendid inducements a short course and offers to mail a free catalog to interested readers.
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Moler Barber College
S. St. Ave
Chicago
War Pictures Lecture at Metho dist Church
A lecture titled Allied Europe will be shown at the Methodist church on Friday evening March 3 using 100 lantern slides. It aims to depict the countries and people in arms, causes of the war, and the methods of warfare without salacious detail. It shows destruction and losses in lives and property. Admission is 20 cents. children 10 cents.
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Methodist Church
Maren
Europe
Indiana road law section on hauling limits during thawing conditions
The 1906 Indiana road law prohibits hauling on turnpikes and gravel or macadem roads when thawing or wet, with weight limits varying by tire width, plus penalties. Road supervisors gain arrest powers within their counties. Convictions incur fines and court costs.
Candidates Want fow Nomination for Indiana Senator
Indiana Republicans rally behind Harry S. New for United States Senate saying his renomination would strengthen county and state tickets. Supporters cite his invulnerable record, party service, and courteous stance toward rivals as reasons to unite for the March primary and November victory.
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Indianapolis
Harry 8S
United States
Indiana
United States Senate
Cleaning Method for Oilcloth Walls and Ceilings
Instructions advise sealing doors and windows, boiling water to create steam, and wiping oilcloth covered walls and ceilings with a rag tied to a broom. Painted walls may be cleaned using the same steam and wipe method.
Circumstances shaping character say Meyer quote
A quotation by F B Meyer on how circum stances are chosen to best develop character and usefulness. It argues that one would select these conditions if universal knowledge were available, shaping personal growth and beauty.
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F. B. Meyer
Filaments From Pound Of Tungsten
A pound of tungsten yields about 25 000 incandescent lamp filaments. This fact highlights the metal’s suitability for lighting technology and supply implications for manufacturers and consumers.
Iron mold removal with lemon salt solution
For iron mold on linen use a solution of lemon salts and warm water. Apply and rinse well in clean water. Allow the fabric to dry thoroughly.
Watt Decorations Advice on Wall Patterns
In planning remodeling or decorating remember vertical lines on walls make ceilings appear higher while horizontal lines lower the ceiling. When the ceiling is too high avoid striped wallpapers and all vertical lines.
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Watt
Willie’s Odd Day In Church and Papers
A quip tracks Willie failing to meet a daily duty. The joke contrasts church attendance with hurried chores as he neglects the Sunday papers to finish a task. A light cartoon caption highlights his mixed priorities.
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Willie
Puck
Aluminum Pistons and Human Heart Weighings Feature In An Odd Clip
The clipping blends topics from mechanical and medical trivia. It notes aluminum alloy pistons in engines and claims about heart weights for men and women. A quip from a professor adds a humorous aside about King Henry Will, tagged to a Pennsylvania Punch Bowl.
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Henry Will
Pennsylvania
Worth a Great Deal in Honest Trade Social Value
A Columbus Journal comment notes paying bills promptly may erode perceived social status, reducing a man to “rabbit” level but offering value in honest tradesmen relations. The piece frames prompt payments as a practical virtue with social costs.
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Columbus (Co
Human Nature and Riches Create Troubles for Count
A wry observation notes that when wealth grows large a man may hire others to count it, only to face a fresh batch of troubles and moral questions arising from immense money.
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