Local notes mix farm moves and rail accidents in Laporte county
Wabash railroad workers seek pay raise from 1.65 to 2.00 daily amid two wrecks at Lakeville and near Kingsbury. Farm moves include Van Osborn relocating to Laporte and Frank Mann farm transfer south of town. Community updates cover births, visits, sick relief, lodge events, and political nominations in Michigan City and Port Byron areas.
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Frank. Stern
Frank Mann
Laporte
van’ ‘Osborn
Wabash
Lakeville
Kingsbury
Louise Bundy
Mable Augustine
Richmond
D. W. Weed
Chicago
Ethel Davidson
B. W. Hollenbeck
Westville Lodge
K. of. P
Martha Davidson
Walter Herrold
Chesterton
van Osborn
Frank Mafin
David Poston
G. W. Hartman
Rude Aker
Wanatah
George
Arthur Reed
Michigan City
Art
G. W. Reed
Esther Gillette
Michael Reese Hospital
Gillette
Girl Sentenced to Clermont Girls School
Florence Bentley fourteen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Bentley of 214 Miller Street Michigan City, was sentenced Saturday morning by Judge Crumpacker to the Clermont girls school in Indianapolis. This marked her second juvenile court appearance, with Probation Officer George B Johnson handling the case.
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Crumpacker
Florence Bentley
Albert Bentley
Miller Street
Michigan City
Clermont
Indianapolis
George B. Johnson
South Bend Elks Club Votes Dry After March First
South Bend Lodge No. 235 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks passed a two thirds resolution banning use and sale of liquor at the club after March 1. It is described as the first dry Elks club in the country and possibly the first ever in the state.
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South Bend
South Bend Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Elks
Nelson McCurdy in South Bend returns to Laporte ill
Nelson J. McCurdy former Laporte county recorder arrived back in Laporte yesterday and is hospitalized at Holy Family in serious condition. A Civil War veteran, he has endured failing health for years with recent critical, then improving, symptoms.
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Nelson J. McCurdy
Laporte County
South Bend
Laporte
Holy Family Hospital
Mr. McCurdy
Citizenship While You Wait
Tony Romanski, who froze his feet at Pinola near Laporte a year ago and underwent amputations, spent 1 year and 20 days in the county jail until yesterday when moved to the Logansport asylum. He went insane soon after jail placement but could not be admitted earlier due to not meeting state residency. He is now qualified for the asylum.
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Tony Romanski
Pinola
Laporte
Logansport
Fire at Heald Garage causes heavy vehicle losses
A blaze at William Heald’s garage on State and Clay streets Laporte destroyed about seventy cars in the early hours of Wednesday. The fire started in the boiler room, spread quickly, and most cars were uninsured. Total loss estimated at 7000 dollars. building loss undetermined.
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William Heald
State
Clay Streets
Laporte
Timothy Weed Incurred Hip Fracture In Early Morning Fall
Tim Weed aged nearly 89 suffered a fractured thigh after a 4 AM fall while attending to his store. Doctors say the ball may have snapped from the hip socket, and swelling hindered early treatment. He and Mrs. Weed, longtime town residents, ran an undertaking business previously and will be missed as mobility declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Weed
Weed
Kelly
Mrs. Weed
Mr. Weed
William Smith
F. A. Herrold
Eany
Ministers Meet at YMCA on Substituting for the Saloon
City ministers gathered at the YMCA this morning to discuss a substitute for the saloon. The discussion was general with no concrete action. Rev. Holly M. Hale invited pastors to a basement gathering for future citizen invitees to plan possible steps.
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Argus
Holly M. Hale
The
Christian Church
Ladies Aid Elects Officers at Christian Church Meeting
Mrs E T Scott hosted the regular monthly Ladies Aid session of the Christian church on Thursday afternoon the sixth. Fifteen members attended with Mrs Up John of Lafayette visiting sister Mrs Stump as honored guest. It was the annual meeting with officers elected: President Mrs Dora Remmert Vice President Mrs Lula Bauer Secretary Miss Clara Iseminger Treasurer Mrs Alma Gragg. A light luncheon followed the program and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Scott
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Up John
Lafayette
Stump
Dora Remmert
Lula Bauer
Clara Iseminger
Alma Gragg
Argus Office in Laporte Burned. Plant Out of Business
A fire at 5 am Tuesday damaged the Argus plant building in Laporte. Firefighters contained the blaze quickly, but the plant and stock were lost to operations. Editions will come from the Herald office for several days while repairs proceed. Estimated loss about $10,000, fully insured.
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Argus
Laporte
Herald
Dignity for Tabby and State Cat Licensing
Indiana legislature earns praise for animal regulation actions including a proposed cat licensing bill. The bill mirrors Montclair New Jersey practice by charging $1 for male cats and $2 for females, with funds funding a humane animal warden to trap and destroy unlicensed cats.
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Indiana
Michigan ‘City
New Manager Signals Possible Gary & Interurban Sale
A inspection tour east of Gary by J. G. Phillips new general superintendent and associates J C. Nelson C Davidson and E J Van Atter suggests a forthcoming sale of the Gary and Interurban line. Phillips plans extensive immediate improvements, amid hints a large eastern syndicate backs the purchase and Judge Anderson may order the sale soon.
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Gary & Interurban
Gary
J. G. Phillips
New York City
J. C. Nelson
C. Davidson
E. J. van Atter
Valparaiso
Chesterton
Laporte
Phillips
Cheerful note from Wisconsin reader renews paper
Gerry C. Kimball from Nekeosa Wisconsin reports heavy snow and extreme cold yet remains cheerful about life and paper quality. Co C Henton from Fish Trap Washington prepaid a year ahead and praises the publication as familiar familiar long time readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. C. Henton
Fish Trap
Subscriptions and Renewals Stir Local Postal Desk
S A Wight and wife tangled over renewal funds. a confession followed with a check to cover. Readers like Mrs Florence Burner and new subscribers Harry McKellips William Kimball and Mrs Dr Gillette contributed cash, keeping accounts current at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry [McKellips
William” Kimball
Dr. Gillette
Dunes Proposal Outlined by Interior Official
Stephen Mather describes purchase of Lake Michigan dunes for a national park. Estimated cost 1.8 to 2.6 million with 15 thousand yearly maintenance. Dunes praised as world class scenery with accessible 5 million people and a 25 mile Lake Michigan beach corridor between Miller and Michigan City. Congress unlikely this session. Indiana senators plan to push next session.
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Stephen T. Mather
Interior
Ar. Mather
United States Senate
Mather
United States
Lake Michigan
Miller
Michigan City
Congress
Indiana
Anmonies Engagement Announcement
Mr and Mrs I N Plant announce the engagement of their daughter Edythe Pauline to Elvin M Augustine son of Mr and Mrs James Augustine of Westville.
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I. N. Plant
Edythe Pauline
Elvin M. Augustine
Wars
James Augustine
Westville
Miss Rob Theesse Visits Wisemans in South Bend
South Bend resident Miss Rob Theesse is visiting Mr and Mrs Franklin Wiseman, staying as a guest at their home in the city during her trip.
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Rob Theesse
South Bend
Mrs
Franklin Wiseman
Court Upholds Telephone Manners
Albany March 2 ruling by the upstate public service commission holds that improper language on the telephone or damaging the mouthpiece can justify discontinuing service. The Burns ditch project in Porter county aims to divert the Little Calumet into Lake Michigan, draining overflowed acreage. Completion is expected in about nine months.
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Albany
N. Y
Upstate Public Service Commission
Burns Ditch
Porter County
Supreme Court
Calumet
Lake Michigan
Gary
Superior Court Jury Drawn and Divorce Bid in La Porte
The La Porte term lists jurors including James T Vivian Edward Gust Frank Behiadt and others from Laporte New Durham and Michigan City. Emeline Howe Wallace seeks divorce from Edwin G Wallace custody of Velma and restoration of maiden name. Sunday school attendance at La Porte doubled after a contest. Swedish Tub erans led with 657 percent.
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Superior Court
James T. Vivian
Laporte
Edward G. Gust
New Durham
Frank Behiadt
Center
Herman Kappe
Cool Spring
James A. Barnes
Galena
James A. Osborn
Clinton
Petit
Michigan Township
Thomas Conlin
Clyde A. Bean
Hudson
E. O. Craft
Washington
Bruce McCormick
Chas
N. Drescher
Michigan City
Fred Ross
Springfield
Clarence Stule
Johnson
Matt Austin
Charles F. Allison
Emeline Howe-Wallace
Edwin G. Wallace
Velma
Coast Guard extends Great Lakes service crews to December
Coastguard stations on the Great Lakes not in commission for two months resume at 12 noon February 28 and remain active until December 31. The extension raises time of service from eight to ten months, aiming to keep surfmen from resigning for other jobs. Captain Michael Egle reports a two man shortage at Michigan City awaiting two trained recruits. a Alpena applicant Montgomery will not join. On hand at opening were Sam Taft, Francis A. Cady, Arthur Sulivan, Arthur Utpatel, with Carl Howell and Clarence Miller as temporary crew.
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Great Lakes
Michigan City
Coast Guard
Michael Egle
Montgomery
Alpena
Mich
Sam Taft
Francis A. Cady
Arthur Sulivan
Arthur Utpatel
Carl Howell
Clarence Miller
Public Sale of Angus Cattle and Horses at Grassmere Farm
Public sale announced for 1985 high grade Angus cattle and 12 heavy horses plus one Daroe brand sow. Sale to be held at Grassmere Lind C's home farm three miles west and one mile south of La Crosse on Friday March 16. Monon train service will be available. For sale: glass-top etc. Matotte.
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Pihiic - Puction
Grassmere Lind C
la. Crosse
Priday
Tigh
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