Westville High School Graduation Address by Judge Crumpacker
The Westville High School graduation exercises were held Friday evening in the high school. Judge Crumpacker gave the address on the American home and the value of character, praising the common people, mothers, Lincoln, and labor. Miss Yetta Kalies led the class ode, followed by remarks from Dr. Hollenbeck and praise for Miss Dodd’s achievements.
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Westville
Prof. Wolf
Wolf
A. H. Yoder
Epailard
E. D. Crumpacker
B. W. Hollenbeck
C.i Herrold
Ethel Dodd
Eva Kalies
Zax Dolman
Leroy Lewis
Ozcar Warnke
Crumpacker
Earth
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Crumpscher
Yetta Kalies
de. Hollenbeck
Mies Dodd
W.E. C
Indiana Governor Proclaims Memorial Day Observance
Gov Hanly issues a Memorial Day proclamation urging strict observance and abolition of amusements in Indiana. He emphasizes reverent conduct and respectful behavior on the holiday in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Hanly
Temperance group vows fight over Holmesville liquor license
The New Dur ban temperance supporters vow persistent opposition to liquor traffic and have filed an appeal from county commissioners to circuit court in the Kienitz liquor license case. The appeal bond for $2,000 is signed by Orrin LeClear David McKellips J F Wickersham B E Wickersham M W Lewis G s Li Howell and B N Henton. Auditor C H Miller will prepare the transcript as the case moves toward trial.
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New Durban
Herman Kienitz
Holmesville
Kienitz
Orrin LeClear
David McKellips
J. F. Wickersham
B. E Wickersham
M. W.lewis
Gs Li Howell
B N. Henton
C. H. Miller
Commissioners’ Court
Travel and Kidney Health Warn of Travel Dangers
A travel focused warning explains constant motion harms kidneys and cites a remedy. An engineer from Lima Ohio testifies that engine vibration caused kidney trouble and Foley's Kidney Cure provided relief, sold by E. T. Scott.
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Fooley
Geo
E. Hansan
Lima
Foley
E. T. Scott
Circuit Court Jurors Drawn for May Term
The circuit court jurors for the May term were drawn. Grand jury members include Charles Blodgett E A Stone F C Mann C L Lamb J A Omey H L Cummings. Petit jury includes Otto Nay John Mohr Christ Mammero W Schoenemann Goethius Jonas Swanson George Harmison Harry Bennett Charles Wolff Charles Krueger Andrew Bard A J Rehm.
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Circuit Court
Grand Jury
Charles Blodgett
E. A. Stone
F.C. Mann
C. L. Lamb
J. A. Omey
H. L. Cummings
Petit Jury
Otto Nay
John Mohr
Christ Mammero
W. Schoenemann
Goethius
Jonas Swanson
George Harmison
Harry Bennett
Charles Wolff
Charles Krueger
Andrew Bard
A. J. Rehm
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure and Reward
Readers are informed that Hall's Catarrh Cure is the universal cure for catarrh a constitutional disease and that the sellers offer a hundred dollar reward for any failing case. Testimonials available upon request. Toledo Ohio based F J Cheney & Co advertise.
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Mhall
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Th. Hall
Palia
Phocenix Assurance Company
E. H. Imes
Terrific Race With Death
"Death was fast approaching" writes Ralph F Fernandez of Tampa Florida describing a fearful race with death from liver trouble and heart disease that robbed him of sleep and interest in life. He tried doctors and medicines before using Electric Bitters. After three days he felt cured and now praises the remedy. Guaranteed at E T Scott's drug store at 50 cents.
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Ralph F. Fernandez
Tampa Fla
E. T. Scott
Loathsome Deed: Attempted Rape on Aged Woman
Walter DeWitt aged 45 attempted to assault Mrs. Elizabeth Kissinger, a 75 year old German woman, at her home. He was arrested, jailed in $300 bond, and awaits trial in Judge Richter's court as the community calls for severe punishment.
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Walter DeWitt
Elizabeth Kiisinger
DeWitt
Starke County
Henry Lyons
Dorsey
The
Wabash
C. F. Metcalf
Marshal Waroke
DaWitt
Squire Brewer
Smutzer
Richter
Kissinger
Memorial Day Protest Against Sports Observance
A Patton Post G A R formal protest from Laporte Indiana dated May 1905 objects to Memorial Day being treated as a day of sport. The resolutions urge respectful observance, condemn playful activities, and appeal to city leaders to ensure a fitting Memorial Day honoring fallen heroes.
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Patton Post
Lincoln
Garfield
McKinley
Laporte
Society Meets at Mrs. Jessup Home for M I S C Session
The M I S C held its final meeting at Mrs. Roy Jessup's pleasant home. Members submitted questions for debate, read Stoddard on China and Vision of Sir Launfal, and studied portraits of American women initials. Next gathering at Mrs. Philander Bairds on May 18.
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Roy Jessup
Johnson
Stoddard
China
Ella Flynn
Philander Bairds
A Petty Wedding
The Schernau home west of town saw the wedding of Mary Schernau to William Scheering of Dundee Indiana. Rev Polzsin of Otis performed the ceremony at 11. Bridesmaids were Lizzie Schernau and Vinie Scheering with Megars Fred and John Hageman as groomsmen. The couple left at 3 o clock for their new home. Mr Scheering runs a dairy business.
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Schernau
Mary Schernau
William Scheering
Dundee
Inl
Rev. Polzsin
Otis
Lizzie Schernau
Vinie Scheering
Megars
Fred
John Hagenow
Scheering
Soldiers to Have Pay for Spanish War Veterans
Laporte County soldiers in Company II of the 161st Indiana under Col. W. T. Durbin win a favorable ruling. The U S court of claims rejects the federal cross bill seeking to offset state pay with United States pay, allowing both pays for the enlistment period. A. W. Wishard and Capt. C. C. Calhoun represented the claimants.
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Laporte County
W. T. Durbin
Indiana
161St
Indiana Regiment
United States Court of Claims
A. W. Wishard
Indianapolis
C. C. Calhoun
Washington
United States
Congress
Indicted Indiana Officials Await Governor Hanly Judge
Charges against Mayor Lemuel Darrow City Attorney Worden and John W Talbot will be certified this week in Indianapolis for Governor Hanly to appoint a special judge. Prosecution and defense could not agree on a trial judge prompting an appeal for rapid action. Darrow says he is ready for trial and a judge is expected to set an early hearing.
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Lemuel Darrow
Worden
John W. Talbot
Indianapolis
Hanly
Darrow
Commencement marks high school progress and praise
The Commencement exercises last Friday evening showcased an improved average in grades for the past year, thanked the School Board, teachers, and patrons, and featured an address by Hon. E. D. Crumpacker. Music, decorations, and a barquet spread by the ladies of the W. R. C. completed the festive evening.
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E. D. Crumpacker
A Wonderful Armless Girl Impresses With Skill
A feature on Kittie Smith of South Whitley Indiana, who lost her arms at age nine and trained her feet to work like hands. She writes sketches, creates needlework, dresses and cleans, sells drawings, and has published a sixteen page life booklet priced at twenty five cents as a valued souvenir.
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Kittie Smith
South Whitley
Indiana
Miss Smith
Methodist Quarterly Meeting at Westville M E Church
The third quarterly conference will be at Westville M E Church on Saturday May 20 at 4 pm. Communion service at Durham Church Sunday May 21 at 10 40 am. Presiding Elder D M Wood will conduct. Sunday 7 30 pm sermon titled The Support that comes from Author's Prayer. All invited.
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M. KE
Westville
Durham
D. M. Wood
D. D
Aauther
Notable local deaths mark obituary notices across county
Obituaries recount the deaths of Aaron S. Vail after injuries from April and May, plus long lives of John Garwood 83 and Margaret LeBlanc 55, with families, birthplaces, and estates noted. Ex-Judge A C Capron died suddenly at 75, Adaline Bundy 75 and other survivors listed. Local figures, farms, marriages, and regional ties defined the memorials.
Indianapolis Woman Dies at Sister’s Home
Mrs Alice Dickey of Indianapolis died at her sister Mrs Charles Collins home at Cooks Corners north of Valparaiso on May 11 of consumption. The remains were taken to Morgan for interment in this state.
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Aaron S. Vail
Charles
Colby
Kas
Isaac
New Garlisle
S. O. Cushing
Michigan City
Julia B. Quimby
Alec
Idaho
Alice B. Riley
Laporte
Alice Dickey
Indianapolis
Charles Collins
Cook’s Corners
Valparsiso
Morgan
Notice to Telephone Subscribers Additions to Pinhook Exchange
The following phones have been added to the Pinhook Exchange L. Davidson No. 11 Robt Brooke No. 162 Jacob Herrold No. 114 F H Brown No. 133 T F Matotte No. 184 E S Smith farm No. 194 C H Barnard No. 204 Write these on your cards.
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Pinhook Exchange
L. Davidson
Robt. Brooke
Jacob Herrold
F. H. Brown
T.F. Matotte
E. S. Smith
Johnny on Twins Experience
Johnny writes a quirky composition about twins as a baby double and their morning arrival at 4 37. The piece notes twin mischief and a mother who cannot choose which to scold so she scolds both, with swaps involving a billy goat or other items as a running joke.
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Johnny
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