Oldest Odd Fellow John Millikan Passes Century Mark
Aldust notes John Millikan of Laporte lodge No 36 is nearly 91 and a longtime Odd Fellow in good standing. Born July 16 1814 in Fort Marion Delaware County his life spanned publishing runs in Chillicothe South Bend Laporte Crown Point and Washington Courthouse. He remained active in Odd Fellowship for 58 years and still reads without glasses near his hundredth year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.R. Crabill
John Millikan
Laporte Lodge No
Chillicothe
South Bend
Ind
William Millikan
Freeress
Dlaware
Ohio
Laporte
Mysteries of
Odd Fellowship
Laporte Jodge
Crown Point
Crown Point Register
Johanna R Lewis
Constable Borg in Trouble Over Unpaid Grocer Bill
Constable Chris Borg faced a legal dispute after failing to hand over 168 dollars collected for C Steffenhagen the Fourth ward grocer. Steffenhagen alleged Borg claimed funds and a receipt showed payment to Borg. Borg first confessed judgment then withdrew and sought a venue change to Mayor Darrow, while claiming an offset for money he says he was owed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Borg
C. Steffenhagen
Louis Schroeder
Constable Borg
Steffenhagen
Schroeder
Borg
Silure
Justice Wise
Darrow
Overland Limited train service from Chicago to the West
From Chicago May 29 to 31 and June 1 the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line offers two daily trains to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland. The electric lighted Overland Limited makes the journey in under three days with liberal return limits and the only double track route to the Missouri River. For California details send 4 cents for a California folder to A H Wagener Trav Agt 22 Fifth Ave Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Overland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Missouri River
California
A. H. Waggener
Trav
Ayse
Denver Special Schedules and Summer Tourist Rates
One night to Denver from Chicago via the Central States and two nights from the Atlantic Seaboard. The Colorado Special offers two fast trains daily on the Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line over the only double track between Chicago and the Missouri River. Summer tourist tickets to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo with daily return, starting June 1, at 30 dollars from Chicago. Corresponding rates from other points. Send for naps booklets hotel lists and other information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Central States
Atlantic Seaboard
Colorado
Union Pacific
North-Western
Missouri River
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Tray. Agt
Fifth Ave
Chicago, Il
Help Wanted and Health Teas in South Bend Ad
Help wanted for men at Kable's restaurant in South Bend Indiana offering 700 to 800 dollars per week to start. Address 106 North Michigan Street. Also an advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Tea or Tablets by E. T. Scott claiming to cleanse impurities and improve health with a 35 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kable’s
South Bend
Ind
North Michigan Steel
Hollister
E. T. Scott
Land for Sale Near Gov Ray Farm East of Weatville
Theodore Haus of Rensselaer Indiana advertises 183 acres for sale located on the Gov Ray farm just east of the Weatville corporate line. Contact details provided for offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Ray
Weatville Corporation
Rensselaer
Ind
Theodore Haus
Cleared for Action Advertises New Life Pills
An old drugstore ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pills with claims of health brightening the cheeks and eyes, firmer flesh, and buoyant mind. Available at E. T. Scott's drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
E. T. Scott
Prosecution Drive Targets Noncompliant Auto Owners
Indianapolis May 18 Secretary of State orders prosecutors statewide to arrest automobile owners not complying with the law. Many owners are dodging enforcement and will face prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Secretary of State
Location chosen for new schoolhouse at Coolspring
County superintendent E. G. Bunnell selects the north part of Arthur Eddy's farm, Curran school to be replaced. Trustee George Bull will advertise for bids and construction is expected to begin this coming summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Superintendent of Schools
E. G. Bunnell
Coolspring
Curran
Bunnell
Arthur Eddy
George Bull
No Action by Commission on Michigan Man’s Sanity
An Osage commission held a Thursday inquiry into Joseph Maginski of Michigan township. It found him morose and stupid but doubted he was insane enough for asylum commitment. The case is continued for further investigation. Maginski is 54 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osane
Joseph Maginski
Michigan Township
Maginski
Dr David Kennedys Favorite Remedy Ad
Sick wives and daughters with pale faces head and back ache are urged to try Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy from Rondout New York cost one dollar. Send for a free sample bottle by writing to Dr David Kennedy's Sons Rondout NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
N. Y
Rondout
Amputation Prevents Fatal Outcome After Wall s Railroad Accident
Carl Johnson, a Lake Shore Railroad worker at Walls west of Laports, suffered severe injuries when he slipped and was run over by a car during track switching. His right arm and leg were amputated at Holy Family hospital to save his life. Surgeons fear possible fatal complications, but expect recovery. Johnson is described as a comparatively young man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Johnson
Lake Shore Railroad Company
Walls
Laports
Holy Family Hospital
Johnson
The Porter Tragedy At The Engine Plant
Theodore Anderson was killed while repairing a loose pulley on a 100 horsepower engine at Porter. A ladder slipped as he climbed above the engine, sending him between the driving pulley and the fly wheel. The impact wrecked spokes, stopped the engine, and left Anderson’s crushed body on the floor with multiple broken bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Anderson
Porter
Anderson
Over-Work Weakens Your Kidneys Announcement
A health notice explains kidneys filter blood every three minutes and warns that neglect can cause pains, heart irregularities, and general disease. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy and offers a free sample and pamphlet, with ordering details from Binghamton NY. The piece also advertises Wabash railroad low-fare tickets to Chicago at 1.55 round trip and 95 cents one way.
Dynamite Quip Cough Remedy Advertisement
Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds advertised as scientifically cuing bronchitis and La Grippe. A Ga man testimonial from Calhoun praises relief and sleep after two doctors failed. At E T Scott's drug store priced 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. T. Gray
Calhoun
A Lesson in Health Kidney Cure Ad
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy to purify blood, strengthen the body, and cure kidney and bladder diseases, claiming it supports overall health and kidney function.
Wanted Men and Women for Advertising Representing Blew Bros
Wanted. MEN AND WOMEN in this county and adjoining territories to represent and advertise an old established house of solid financial standing. Salary to men 21 weekly, to women 12 to 18 weekly with expenses advanced each Monday by check from head quarters. Horse and buggy furnished when necessary. Address Blew Bros. & Co Capt.5 Monon Bidg. Chicago Ill. 21-16
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blew Bros. & Co
Monon
Chicago
Ill
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Saves Man From Blood Poison
A Belle Plaine Minnesota correspondent reports a friend injured hand swelled like blood poisoning. Bucklen's Arnica Salve drew out the poison, healed the wound, and saved his life. Advertises as best for burns and sores, 25 cents at BE. T. Scott’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Stearns
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aldust
Laporte Herald
Commission
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Foley
E.T. Scott
Henry A. Bauch
Michigan Ave
Carl
W. Huntington
Main St
Valparaiso, Ind
Speckt, Pinney, Skinner
Pierce
Valparaiso
Mr. Pierce
Porter County
Roland
Ridley, Taylor & Co
Great Onward
Williams’ Barn
Westville
Joe Austin
Ecaca Femusour
Cloursmuar Pation
Michigan City
T.t.srives
Sadaen Gassongs
OS Peara
Reese
Hesbassa
Ss Aa Seng
Eneaan
Call
LaPorte Co
E. E. Nichols
Burcky & Milans
Sorra Clark Street
Madison Medicine Co
Madison
Wis
Smoke Waltons
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