G A R Orders Plan Decoration Day in Westville
Martin Post No 216 Indiana invites citizens to Memorial Day events on May 30 in Westville. Major Henry W. Johnson will address at 8:30 a.m. in the Methodist church, with graveside decorating at Westville cemetery and other local cemeteries. Dinner served by Martin Relief Corps. program at Cattron Hall around 3 p.m. Fare details for Nickel Plate Rail with through sleeping cars to Buffalo and New York via Fort Wayne.
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Henry W. Johnson
Michigan City
Methodist Episcopal Church
Martin Post
The
Martin Relief Corps
Cattron Hall
Cattron’s
Fort Wayne
Buffalo
New York
Ft. Wayne
Bellvue
Susquehanna
Delaware
New York City
Nickle Plate Road
Will Dewey Do It Pinhook Debates Township High School
Citizens of Pinhook discuss building a township high school. Otis already operates a high school but facing debt and a changed law new powers for trustees. The council shows mixed support. no decision, no estimates, no funds. A counter petition circulates as namesake echoes decline.
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Pinhook
Dewey
Otis
Lold
Herrold
Davey
Census urges absentees to aid June enumeration
The Census urges residents to inform supervisors if they will be away in June and to leave a written memorandum with a trusted neighbor so a correct count can be made. The notice covers populations as well as farm and manufacturing establishments and notes Paris exposition may increase absences.
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United States
Congress
Census Office
A Fast Bicycle Rider Finds Bucklen’s Amica Saige
A bicycle rider is described as prone to cuts and bruises from accidents. Bucklen's Amica Saige is advertised as a pain killer and healer for injuries and a remedy for chafing chapped hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles. The product is claimed to cure and is priced at 25 cents. Sold by E. T. Scott druggist.
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Bucklen
Amica Saige
E. T. Scott Druggist
Cough as First Sign of Dangerous Diseases Warned
The notice explains persistent cough is an early indicator of consumption and bronchitis and urges early treatment. It praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for curing the underlying disease and claims the remedy is free of cost for trials, sold by E T Scott.
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T.scott
Anywhere and Return Fare for Five or More Readers
Five or more travelers on a single party ticket may take any Peerless Trio daily express between points within one hundred miles on Sundays for a low excursion rate. No need for large groups or special trains. Contact C A Austerlin Ft Wayne for details.
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Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Austerlin
T. P. A. Ft. Wayne
Ind
Epworth League District Convention Elects New Officers
The Valparaiso district Epworth league convention in East Chicago Mondaly and Tuesday drew about 200 delegates from 44 towns. The Hobart invitation failed after a vote. Elected for the coming year were President A W Woods East Chicago. First Vice Ella K Barnes Michigan City. Second Vice W A Bringham Goodland. Third Vice Fannie Werner Hobart. Fourth Vice Krino bill Crown Point. Secretary Kathryn Wilson Valparaiso. Treasurer Paul Welty Valparaiso.
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Valparaiso
East Chicago
Mondaly
Winamac
Hobart
A. W. Woods
Ella K. Barnes
Michigan City
W. A. Bringham
Goodland
Fannie Werner
Fouth
Mrs. Krinobill
Crown Point
Kathryn Wilson
Paul Welty
Rail service improvements announce changes at stations
The notice states No. 4 departs Chicago at 3 30 p m with intermediate stops later by about thirty minutes. It mentions club luncheons and suppers in the dining car from Chicago to Bellevue, improved through sleeping car service east and west, and dining car service on Nos 2 and 3 between Chicago and Buffalo. Contact C A Asterlin at Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Chicago
Bellevue
Buffalo
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
State Tax Distribution Shows Higher Valuation and Total Levy
The document details a state tax valuation increase of 24,335,215 over last year and total taxes levied of 21,659,395.81 with over 20,000,000 in mortgage exemptions. It lists multiple funds including General, State debt sinking, School, Educational institutions, County and Township funds, Special school and road funds, Poor relief, Waterworks and Light, and Miscellaneous, totaling 24,593,153.22 and notes delinquent taxes. A studio ad for H. Ms. Green appears at the end.
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SM Benevolent Institution Funds
State School Fund
State Educational Institution Fund
County—General Fund
Township—General Fund
Spall Poor Relief Fund
County and Township Benevolent Towed
Cece Cs
Corporation— Waterworks and Light
Pegs
Enon Ee Ols
MOSS
Strstas
Township Notes From Wanatah Area
Corn planting progresses amid chilly weather and light frosts with no damage to fruit crop. Township picnic planned at Philips Grove Friday. James Osborn mourns the loss of a horse last Sunday. Edd Slocum moves buildings to his Wanatah farm. Amel Manby of Wanatah did business here last Monday. Jess Cruthers of Kansas visits relatives nearby. Mrs. Atwater guests at Mrs. Bohland’s last Sunday.
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Scholare
Philips Grove
Edd Slocum
Wanatah
Amel Manby
Jess Cruthers
Kansas
Mrs. Atwater
Rolling Prairie Victories and Local Notices
Claude Lowe of Rolling Prairie breaks a fourth limb after a baseball incident. George Coachmas fractures both legs while hauling berry crates. town records report school year end, church ice cream event, and moves of residents to South Bend Chicago Laporte. Two inebriated visitors in Rolling Prairie caused a buggy accident. Supervisor Kline contemplates joining Mormons while employing three assistants.
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Claude Lowe
Rolling Prairie
George Coachmas
Stillwell
Kline
Otho
Wm. Pochauntus
M. Banm
F. M. Henretty
Lincoln Township
Laporte County
James D. Oliver
South Bend
Residents and Visitors Share Sunday in Local Homes
Norv Standiford and Tom Hutton visit family in Illinois and Oklahoma. Wilber Benson returns after two years for a week with relatives. Mrs Clara Goodrich and Edna Swan visit Ed Hixon and Roy McKellips's family. A group snapshots on Dave McKellip’s porch captures a moment with Mrs Mertie Garwood taking a photo.
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Norv, Standiford
Chicago
Tom Hutton
Oklahoma
James
Owoa Harris
Little Nephew
Westville
Mirs
Roy McKelnips
Edna Swan
Laporte
Ed Hixon
Rollo
Harry McKellips
Mesdames Noaker
H. Martin
Goodrich
Eastern Star
John Smith
Jim Fiood
Dave McKellip
Mertie Garwood
Dan Hibbard
J. Cathcart
Dewey
Local Notes From Pleasant View and Surroundings
Tom Watts took the census last week as Pleasant View residents note. The sewing society met at Mrs. T Wilsons and Mrs. Muchler mourns the death of her son Harry in South Dakota with many friends sending sympathy. Julians moved his house and rain fell widely. Mrs. William Barnes was buried here.
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The
Pleasant View, Sewing Society
Wiliam Barnes
A. S. Culbertson
Thomas Thompson
Chicago
Wm. Punsky
William
Woman's Peril and a Remarkable Cure with Electric Bitters
Mrs I B Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a grave stomach and liver illness described as yellow jaundice and gall stones. After vain treatments she used Electric Bitters and fully recovered, hailed as a wonderful remedy for stomach liver and kidney ailments.
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I. B. Hunt
Lime Ridge
Wis
County Council Votes on Bridges and Gravel Road Funds
The county council met in the courthouse to consider appropriations for seven new bridges including one over the Mahler ditch in Dewey township and for gravel road work in Michigan Coolspring and Springfield townships. They also budgeted health secretary salary and gravel road advances while reducing a health report publication request.
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Court House
Doran
Michigan
Coolspring
Springfield
LaFayette Crane
P. Q. Doran
Mahler Ditch
Dewy Township
Council On Motion
County Board of Health
Board of Health
One Hundred Dollars Reward for Catarrh Cure
Wetbe undersigned and several Toledo druggists endorse Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills. They assert the product cures catarrh internally by acting on blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials available. Price per bottle and nationwide sale are noted.
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Hall
F. J. Cenex & Co
Toledo O. Wetbe
F. J. Gheney
West & Txrcax
Toledo
Krxnan & Maltvix
O. Hall
Prosperity Boosts Farm Values and Road Support
The American Agriculturist notes a 31 percent rise in farm product values from the low years before McKinley’s election, with livestock, crops, and related produce each higher by hundreds of millions. The Milwaukee Sentinel urges farmers to back good roads as a profitable, timely investment during this favorable period.
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McKinsey
Milwaukee “Sentinel
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promised to Boost Stomach Liver Health
Advertisement claims the pills enhance digestion and liver function, sharpen the brain, raise ambition, and renew energy. A 25 cent box is marketed as making you feel like a new person, with E. T. Scott as the seller.
Memoir of Jay Gould and Railroad Education Subjects
The Wabash RR distributes a small free book on education with chapters on Past Ruos and The St Louis Union Station. The pamphlet is offered free with the option to purchase past editions at 6 cents from C S Crane General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Wabash Railroad, St Louis, Missouri.
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St. Louis Union Station
Railroad
The
Wabash
C. S. Crane
Gen'l Pass
Tick Agt
Wabash RR
St. Louis
Change in Colorado leads to McKinley support after Bryan defeat
A Colorado tale shows copper and mining prosperity after Bryan’s defeat. The piece recalls miners, sheepmen, bankers and laborers who predicted grim US silver value but now celebrate copper gold and lead mining gains and plan to vote for McKinley.
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Leadville
Col
Colorado
Idaho
Wyoming
Utah
Bryan
United States
Tiffany
U.S
Mexico
India
China
Asia
Africa
Santa Fe
Cleveland
California
Montana
Danver
Salt Lake
Anl
Bill McKinley
Tilly
Grover
Property transfers and notices from Laporte area records
A compilation lists multiple real estate transfers in Laporte and nearby townships, including buyers and amounts for numerous parcels in Michigan City and Laporte, plus an assortment of local notices and ongoing civic updates. Additional items report school field day plans, local trials, and community notes.
Low rate excursion tickets to North Manchester for German Baptist meeting
Sell low rate round trip tickets to North Manchester Indiana for the annual German Baptist Dunkards meeting. Tickets valid May 29 to June 4 beyond 100 miles and May 31 to June 8 within 100 miles from North Manchester. Return by June 10 or by deposit to July. Inquiries to R J Hamilton or C A Asterlin Ft Wayne Indiana.
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North
Manchester
Ind
American Lice Destroyer claims wartime-like efficacy for poultry vermin
Advertisement proclaims American Lice Destroyer as the decisive solution against mites and lice in poultry coops. It asserts rapid effects within a day, year-long protection per package for up to 250 fowls, and guaranteed refunds if unsatisfied. The makers, American Mfg. Co. of Terre Haute Indiana, promote nationwide trial and refunds.
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American Mfg. Co
Terre Haute
Ind
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Boone
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Center
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Liberty
William Henry, Jr
Max Propp
Pleasant
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Morgan
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Union
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William Pahl
P. A. Johnson
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Charles Hyke
Pine
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