Family Split as Parents Placed in Asylum After Strike
In Hammond a police court scene led to the four Speaner children being taken from their parents. Spenner and his wife were sent to Logansport asylum after a sanity exam revealed mental breakdown from years of hardship and a butcher strike that drove packers from the town. The children face placement in an orphan asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Joseph Speaner
Asylum For
Logansport
Spenner
Raing Weather Hinders Farmers Planting and Local Notices
The rain dampens farming plans with many delaying corn planting though some have started. Funeral attendance for Mr Garwood at Door Village on Sunday. Local visits include Mrs Pink Standiford and son at LaBerte. Several students will take the 8th grade exam Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood
Door Village
Pink Standiford and Son
LaBerte
Kila Edaris
Martha Glutz
Clifford Davidson
Louie Cansler
McKillips
Mary Chill Con
James Herrold
Harch
Maggie LeBlanc
Schuyler Wilsons
Ladies Aid of
New Durham
Scov
Seed Buckwheat for Sale by Bert Topper
100 bushels of fine seed buckwheat available for sale. Seller: Bert Topper. Inquiries invited for pricing and delivery details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Topper
Agnew Elected Grand Commander of Indiana Knights Templars
A dispatch from Indianapolis reports Hon. Nathan L. Agnew of Valparaiso elected Grand Commander of the Knights Templars of Indiana at this morning’s meeting with over 400 delegates in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Nathan L. Agnew
Valparaiso
The
Knights Templars of
Indiana
Government to Tackle Kankakee Marsh Drainage Plan
Washington dispatch says the United States will seriously pursue draining the Kankakee marshes in Indiana. The project, under the Bureau of Irrigation and Drainage, will be directed by James Wilson with Elwood Mead as chief, G Elliott in charge, Prof. W D Pence of Purdue, and Morton H Downay assisting in-field survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kankakeee River
Indiana
Washington
United States Geological Survey
Bureau of Irrigation and Drainage
Department of Agriculture
James Wilson
Secretary of Agriculture
Elwood Mead
G. Elliott
W. D. Pence
Purdue University
Morton H. Downay
Liberate Birds Crusade Aims to Free Caged Birds
Deputy Fish and Game Commissioner Earle identifies a section of the criminal code from the recent session that may free thousands of birds by banning trapping or keeping wild birds. He targets martins bluebirds wrens and possibly canaries and parrots and plans to seek a court construction before launching a campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish and Game
Earle
Canarias
Foley's Honey and Jar Promoted for Asthma and Hoarseness
The item notes Foley's Honey and Jar claims to help asthma bronchitis and hoarseness sold by E Scott. It also records varied local notices from May 14 including visitors at the Reynolds home near Wellsboro and a prisoner at Terre Haute sentenced for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Reynolds
Wellsboro
Adam Solliday
Ezra Geist
Mack Dowd
S. D. Flynn
Joseph Rosch, Jr
Terre Haute
Indiana Politics Highlighted by Hoosier Leaders
Elnora News notes Indiana’s prominent role in national government with leaders in the presidential field, Secretary Hay’s diplomacy, and Indiana natives filling key posts. It cites W L Penfield of Anderson, Robert S Tracewell of Corydon, and broad Hoosier influence in Congress and the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
United States
Hoosier
Congress
Hay
Salem
Europe
W.L. Penfield
Anderson
Robert S. Tracewell
Treasury
Roosevelt
Corydon
Harrison County
Elnora News
Land for Sale Near Westville East of City Line
Property listing by THEODORE HAUS offers an 183 acre interest in Gov. Ray farm just east of the Westville corporation line. Contact Rensselaer for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Ray
Westville Corporation
Rensselaer
Theodore Haus
Cleared For Action Promises Health Boost From Pills
An advertisement claims Dr. King's New Life Pills clear the body for action showing bloom on cheeks bright eyes firm flesh and buoyant mind. Sold at E. T. Scotts drug store for 25 cents.
Dynamite for Fire and Cough Cure
A small health ad touts Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds as a strict scientific cure for bronchitis and la grippe. It claims E T Scotts drug store sells it for 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. T. Gray
Calhoun
E- T. Scott’s
A Lesson in Health Kidney Cure Ad
An advertisement extols Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy to purify blood, strengthen the system, and cure kidney and bladder diseases, with Druggist E. T. Scott promoting the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
E.T. Scott
Missing Son Sought By Parents In 1890s Indiana
Mr and Mrs John Dup seek their son John Dup who disappeared in 1896 from a Valparaiso area farm. The case remains unsolved after nine years with hopeful parents awaiting his return as spring shines on the old farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago American
John Dup
Valparaiso
Ind
First Class Tours to the Pacific Northwest
The Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line plans personally conducted tours from Chicago to Yellowstone National Park and the Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland Oregon through July and August. Tours travel on limited trains with meals sleeping car accommodations and side trips all inclusive. The Yellowstone visit and Alaska coast steamship side trip to Muir Glacier are optional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Union Pacific & North Western Line
Chicago
Yellowstone National Park
Portland
Oregon
Yellowstone
Spokane
Alaskan
Muir Glacier
Wanted Men and Women to Represent an Old Established House
Advert says Blow Bros. & Co seeks men and women in the county and adjoining territories to represent and advertise a solidly financed house. Weekly pay is 21 dollars for men and 12 to 18 dollars for women, with expenses advanced weekly by check from headquarters. Horse and buggy furnished if needed. permanent position. Address Blow Bros. & Co. Dept. 5 Monon Bldg Chicago Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blow Bros. & Co
Monon Bidg
Chicago
Ill
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Saves Friend From Blood Poison
A Belle Plaine reader reports a friend injured hand swelled with poison, and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve drew out the poison, healed the wound, and saved his life. Sold at E. T. Scott’s drug store. Also notes smoke products for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Stearns
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Agnew
Central Presbyterian
David Kennon
J. H. Giles
Everett
S. David Kennedy
Rondont
N.Y
David Kennedy
D. Kennedy
Henry A. Bauch
Michigan Ave
LaPorte
W. Huntington
Main St
Valparaiso, Ind
Pierce
Mr. Pierce
Porter County
Ibs
Roland
Ridley, Taylor & Co
Great
Williams’ Barn
Westville
Joe Austin
Whcaea
South Bound
Indianapolis Mail
Worte Bovumanp
Michigan City Mail
Sillam
T. T.srires
Luke
Madison Medicine Co
Madison, Wis
ginaSaees
Ftos
Ata
Aas
Saegeeas
Ape
Maes
Aebbn
Rogers Bros
Rogers
C-L
Makers International Silver CO
Len, Conn
Pacific Northwest
E. E. Nichols
Ewaee
South Clark Street
Smoke Waltons Straights
Gems and Duchess
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