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Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1904

Page

4

Wreckage of Democratic hopes in La Porte County reflected

The Laporta Argus-Bulletin laments Democratic losses in Michigan City and Laporte, notes Republicans gain in county seats, criticizes lavish spending, and praises Marshal Bongerz and Phil for enforcing the law. The piece recalls circus days and forecasts national shifts toward the GOP amid looming elections.

Laporta Argus-Bulletin Michigan City Darrow A.B Laporte

Vinol Claims To Restore Vitality For Old People

Vinol oil iron and wine formula promotes vitality strength appetite and sleep and offers a refund if no improvement for elderly users. The advertisement asserts it benefits older adults and guarantees satisfaction.

Local society notes and county marriage licenses

R H Joseph visits sister Mrs Martin Marvel with daughter Francis. Walter Shinabarger and Augusta Popenhagen of Porter county licensed to wed. Adelbert Gridley of Benton Harbor Michigan and Edith Iseminger of Westville married at Baptist parsonage with Rev Parker officiating. The editor moves to bed, doctors and inertia loom. Porter County Medical Association met in Valparaiso. Dr J M Kelly spoke on Tuberculosis and six cases studied. Roy Pierce returns to Valparaiso with new automobile after buggy scare. Two young men jailed for drunkenness. fines stayed after appeals. Chesterton liveryman recovers horse and broken buggy. Stone road work advances north of L S M S Ry with binder coat at Kresel corners. Grade crossing at L S M S Ry awaits company decision. tunnel proposed with a bridge if supplied. Stone road contractors to perform at no extra cost. Underpass at crossing would aid township and railroad.

R. H. Joseph Francis Martin Marvel Walter Shinabarger Augusta Popenhagen Porter County Adelbert C. Gridley Benton Harbor Mich Edith Iseminger Westville Baptist Parsonage Clarke R. Parker Argus Bulletin Porter County Medical Association Valparaiso J. M. Kelly V. P Roy Pierce Pierce Ohio Roy Marshal Stephens Chesterton Ira Tillotson Chicago Otis Kresel’s Corners

Prune Wafers and Stomach Tablets Promoted

Advert says California Prune Wafers and Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea cleanse bowels and boost strength. Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets praised by Mr. Pominville after failing with doctors, claimed to cure indigestion, bad taste, and constipation. Sold by E. T. Scott at 25 cents per box.

California Hollister’s Rocky Mountain E.T. Scott Joseph Pominville Stithenters Minn Alex Richard Chamberlain E. T. Scott

Gut Repudiates $80,000 Bequest From Fire Victim

The Methodist Episcopal board of foreign missions rejected an $80,000 bequest from W. W. Cooper of Michigan City who died in the Iroquois Theater fire. Kenosha church leaders objected, citing Cooper's death in a place of amusement not endorsed by the church, causing a sensation among local Methodists.

Board of Foreign Missions of The Methodist Episcopal Church W. W. Cooper Michigan City Chicago Cooper Methodist Church Kenosha Wisconsin Liberal

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