The People's Candidate Hanly Gains Rural Support
The Lafayette Courier notes Mr. Hanly’s gubernatorial bid drew broad spontaneous backing from rural voters, especially in agricultural counties, seen as upholding ample industry and patriotism. It credits farmers with practical insight and a gold standard stance, while praising Hanly as a self-made, honest leader aligned with that base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanly
Indiana
Wm. McKinley
Labor
Ris
Lafayette Courier
Teaches music visits Westville on Saturdays
Louis Servus of Michigan City visits Westville each Saturday to instruct on violin organ and piano. He mentions C. E. Herrold seeking to acquaint themselves with his ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Servus
Michigan City
Westville
C. E. Herrold
Daring Robbery at Hanna Post Office
Three men robbed the Hanna post office by blowing the nearby safe with nitroglycerine between one and two in the morning. About $100 in cash and stamps were stolen, with the trio fleeing by horse and buggy toward a train at Waldron after seizing Dr. Crawford’s horse. Police lack progress in identifying suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Greiger
Dr. Crawford
Waldron
Porter County
Warns of Kidney Cure Benefits and Sale Claim
A notice asserts good health depends on sound kidneys and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for all kidney and bladder diseases. It states the product is for sale by E. T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
E. T. Scott
Sea Lion Found Dead After Escape from Lincoln Park
Big Ben the sea lion that fled Lincoln Park Chicago a year ago and performed stunts at Lake Michigan resorts was found dead on a beach fifteen miles northeast of Michigan City. The six and a half foot body shows the thick winter ice apparently denied it air holes to breathe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Ben
Lincoln Park
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Michigan City
Reliable remedy for colic and cholera morbus
In many neighborhoods deaths from colic or cholera morbus occur before help arrives. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is praised as a dependable lifesaver kept at hand, and is available from E. T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
E. T. Scott
Farm Noted for Pain Balm Cure Story
A Pattens Mills farmer recounts using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He arrived doubled with rheumatism, received a free trial, and days later returned straight and paid for another bottle. E. T. Scott sells it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Rayder
Pattens Mills
N. Y
E. T. Scott
Made Young Again Pills Claim Teen Rejuvenation
An ad from D. H. Turner of Dempseytown Pennsylvania touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as the best vegetable remedy for liver stomach and bowels. Turner says two weeks of nightly use returns him to his teens and endorses the product sold at E. T. Scotts Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
D. H. Turner
Dempseytown
E. T. Scott’s Drug Store
Indiana GOP Convention Draws Large Turnout and Key Nominations
A lively Indianapolis state convention showcased a strong Republican turnout with leaders like KE Crumpacker and James Watson delivering powerful addresses. The ticket was selected swiftly with Hanly for governor, Miller for lieutenant governor, and Self to the clerk of the supreme court, amid intra party negotiations and support from prominent figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Washington
KE. D. Crumpacker
J. Prank Hanly
Watson
Indiana
Fairbanks
Beveridge
Holliday
Fred Landis
Durbin
Hanly
Hugh Thomas Miller
Columbus
Walter L. Ball
Delaware
L. P. Newby
Knightstown
George Self
Corydon
Ind
Supreme Court
Jo .Stubbs
Eastern Star Elects Officers At 30th Annual Meet In Indianapolis
Grant Chapter E S held its thirtieth annual meeting in Indianapolis with a spirited vote selecting Matron Anna C Banes Metamora Grand Patron Agnes Hartsuck Kendallville assistant grand patron Frank Forkner Hartford City grand secretary Netta Ransford Indianapolis and grand treasurer Carrie M Fanning Butler. Attendance set a record with 598 regular representatives plus all grand officers nine past grand matrons eight past grand patrons and many visiting grand officers from neighboring states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
Indianapolis
Anna C. Banes
Metamora
Agnes Hartsuck
Kendallville
Frank Forkner
Hartford City
Netta Ransford
Carrie M. Fanning
Butler
Notice to settle accounts by cash or note
Indebted parties are urged to call and settle their accounts promptly as the author intends to leave the place soon. H. I. Draves signs the notice directing immediate payment.
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H. I. Draves
Foley’s Honey and Tar Ad Warning Against Imitations
An advertisement from Foley & Co of Chicago promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as the genuine cough remedy. It warns customers to refuse substitutes and notes the product is mildly laxative and safe for children and delicate persons. Sold by E. T.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
E. T. Scott
Card of Thanks for Mary Lucas
The family thanks friends for help and sympathy in the hours of sorrow after the loss of Our Dear Mother Mrs Mary Lucas from her sons and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lucas
Startling Test Cures Ulcer Stomach with Electric Bitters
Dr T G Merritt of No Mehoopany Pa reports a startling test that saved a life. He treated a patient with violent stomach hemorrhages from ulceration using Electric Bitters, noting immediate improvement and 14 months free of attacks. The tonic is guaranteed for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles. 50 cents at E T Scotts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Merritt
No. Mehoopany
E. T. Scotts
Meanest man in Michigan City accused of stealing orphan’s bank
The Michigan City Dispatch reports a man in Michigan City visited a bereaved household under the guise of offering comfort and stole an orphan child’s bank containing $1250. Police have traced the matter and expect an arrest within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Greenville student of law praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
H. Burbage of Greenville South Carolina after years of coughing tried Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and reports a rapid improvement after using two bottles. He says the remedy brought a remarkable change and restored health. Sold by E. T. Scott. Sava oBred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. ©. Burbage
Greenville
S.C
Candidate Announcements for Township Trustee Positions
A. J. Shune declares candidacy for Trustee before the Republican Township Convention in New Durham Township. Albert Palm announces as candidate before the convention. Arthur McClure also seeks nomination as Trustee or other position subject to the Republican Township Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Durham
Arthur McClure
Prof Brown Honored by Governor Durbin on Trustees Board
H B Brown president of Valparaiso Normal School and noted Indiana businessman was named by Governor Durbin to the board of trustees of the Indiana Institution for the Education of the Deaf. The article notes the sale of the institution's old grounds and purchase of new properties may involve about a half million dollars after S A Bonner of Greensburg died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
H. B. Brown
Valparaiso Normal School
Indiana
Durbin
Indiana Institution For the Education of the Deaf
Miller
Brown
S. A. Bonner
Greensburg
Memorial Day Order From Grand Army Commander
General John C. Black issues a general order to veterans nationwide directing observance of Memorial Day on May 30. He urges posts to honor fallen soldiers and sailors by strew flowers on graves and conduct fitting ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Black
Grand Army of the Republic
United States
Quick Arrest Recounts Piles Case in Verbena
J A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama was twice in a hospital for a severe pile condition causing 24 tumors. After doctors and remedies failed Bucklens Arnica Salve quickly halted inflammation and conquered aches per E T Scotts Drug Store advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Gulledge
Verbena
Ala
Bucklen
E. T. Scott
Durbin to Visit Valparaiso College May 16
Governor Durbin will visit Valparaiso on May 16 and address students at the world’s largest educational institution. He will be the guest of President Brown during the stay in the city at the Auditorium in the afternoon.
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Valparaiso
Durbin
Valparaiso College
Brown
May Storms Forecast by Rev Hicks Mark Recurrent Severe Weather
Weather outlook for May from Rev Hicks predicts repeated storm periods across the country. Expect warm spells around the 1st to 2nd, then violent storms with rain hail and lightning from the 3rd to 6th, continued storms through the 13th, then more from the 14th to 16th and the 20th to 23rd with a crisis on the 22nd and 23rd. End of month storms from the 27th to 29th with periods of bright weather in between.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Obituary notices of Joseph Reed and local notables
Joseph Reed died at his farm home east of town Sunday around 6.00. He suffered years with kidney disease and was born August 20 1831 in Franklin County Indiana. He married Harriet Holmes June 30 1859 and leaves five children and a brother in New York. Funeral service at his home then Mahenart Cemetery. a Democrat and veteran pioneer. Other obituaries note Charlee Mills in Rensselaer from paralysis. Gidley age 85 at his son’s home. Mary Leavitt of Laporte. Martin Racher of Porte. and Porter County elder residents including William Joseph and Truman Skinner. John Schlundt died of typhoid in Michigan City.
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Joseph Reed
Wranklin County
Ind
Joseph K
Eleanor Reed
Jefferson County
Ohio
Harrison County
California
Harriet Holmes
Hiram
Mercy Holmes
May L
Frank H
Charles S. Carlotta E
Myrtle I
G. W. Reed
New York
Lodge
Mahenart
Reed
Charlee &. Mills
Jasper County
Rensselaer
Tenth Republican District Committee
Martin Racher
Porte
Zallaaglegenstadt
Germany
Theo
South Evanst
Vanderworm
Martin
Frank
Alice
Laporte
Truman Skinner
Porter County
Valparaiso
John Schlundt
Michigan City
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Promises Relief
A local testimonial promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for lung and throat troubles. Mrs C B Van Metre of Shepherdstown WV credits one bottle with curing bronchitis after a year of failed remedies. The ad claims effectiveness for croup whooping cough grip pneumonia and consumption with trial bottles free and sizes 50c and 1.00 guaranteed by E T Scott druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
C. B. van Metre
Shepherdtown
W. Va
E. T. Scott Druggist
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People’s
Frank Hanly
Big Sea Lion
A. J. Shune
Albert Palm
Prof. Brown
Gov. Durbin
Institution For Deaf
Gidley
George
Porter
Chi
Iffne
Mary
Holy Family
Byron
Ferdinand Leavitt
Giver
Cee William Joseph and
Jos. Decker di
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