Decoration Day Tribute In Westville Honors Soldiers
Westville observes Decoration Day with Maj. H W Johnson of Michigan City as orator. Citizens and veterans honor dead and living soldiers, attend services at the M E church, visit the cemetery, and conclude with a program at Cattron hall featuring songs, recitations, tableaux, and a finale cadenzas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westville
Martin Post “Ii
Stockbarger
Hilton
E.S. Smith
Maj
H. W. Johnson
Michigan City
Mattie Walton
Wilson
Presbyterian Church
Cattron Hall
The Test of Social Progress in the United States Census
The article argues that comparing literacy and property ownership across regions and groups offers measurable standards for social progress. It cites 19th century data on land ownership, illiteracy rates, and tenancy, highlighting implications for suffrage, education, and racial and regional disparities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Census Office
France
England
United States
North Atlantic
South Atlantic
North Central States
South Central
South
Train 40n Spring Schedule to Buffalo and New York
Train No 40 on Nexel Plate Road departs Fort Wayne east at 0 30 PM daily with through drawing room sleeping cars to Buffalo and New York. Dining car from Fort Wayne to Bellvue and next day Buffalo to New York. An Observation Car from Buffalo offers scenic views along Susquehanna and Delaware Rivers en route to New York City arriving 7 25 PM next day. Sleeper space may be reserved in advance via any Nickle Plate Railroad ticket agent.
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Fort Wayne
Buffalo
New York
Ft. Wayne
Bellvue
Susquehanna
Delaware
New York City
Plate
A Woman's Awful Peril and Electric Bitters Cure
Mrs I B Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced dire stomach trouble and yellow jaundice due to gall stones. A doctor warned only an operation could save her until she used Electric Bitters which cured her. The remedy, a stomach liver and kidney tonic, is sold by E T Scott.
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I. B. Hunt
Lime Ridge
Wis
E. T. Scott
Photographs and Portraits at H M Greens Studio
Visit H M Greens studio on Railroad street Westville for photographs and portraits.
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H. M. Green
Railroad Street
Westville
Memorial Services Honor Civil War Veterans at M E Church
Memorial Sunday described with decorated church, fragrant flowers, and a large crowd. Rev Stockbarger led prayer, E T Scott delivered a tribute to soldiers, focusing on Christian duty and Civil War veterans, ending with the choir singing America.
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G. A. R. Post
W. ER. C
M. E
Stockbarger
E. T. Scott
Washington
America
Death and local notes from Rolling Prairie
William George died Sunday afternoon and a funeral was held at the house Tuesday May 29. The Bartmes family visited the Peases, Claude Lowe is improving, Abe Thomas is very ill. F D Pease is pump work for LSM S R Y. Minnie and Bessie Bartmes visit the Peases. Mrs W B Dixon of Chicago visits Dr Wilson. The fly eats wheat, grasshopper grass, corn warms, Bryan seeks presidency. Farm hands scarce. Odell Dewitt and Byron welcome an eight pound boy.
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William George
Ben. T. Bartmes
F. D. Pease
Claude Lowe
Abe Thomas
Minnie
Bessie Bartmes
W. B. Dixon
Chicago
Dr. Wilson
Bryan
Odell Dewitt
Byron
Aid India famine relief via grain to the Quito voyage
The cargo of corn sent to starving India aboard the steamship Quito sails May 10. Missionaries will distribute two hundred thousand bushels to the needy by late June. The appeal urges 5 000 Americans to raise twenty dollars each to sustain relief through September, with instructions to mail name or funds to Springfield Illinois or the Christian Herald in New York.
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Indias
Quito
India
Springfield Illinois
The
Christian Herald
Bibie House
New York
Hardware prices and free trade arguments examined
An editorial analysis rebuts claims that tariff increases raise hardware costs. It reviews 663 price quotations from The Iron Age, comparing July 1897 with a later date, finding most items unchanged or rising far less than pig iron, and attributes small gains to labor and invention rather than material costs.
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New York ‘'Tribune
The Question of the Census Question
The article discusses the purposes of the federal census including apportionment and growth study. It notes marital statistics reveal birth rates and marriage trends, cites regional differences in singleness among ages 55 to 64, and compares female and male marriage rates. It references 1890 figures and questions changes by 1900.
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Congress
United States
India
North Carolina
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
South Dakota
Utah
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
Nevada
Idaho
Montana
Grain-O the new grain drink replaces coffee
Ask your grocer today to show you a package of Grain-O a new food drink that may replace coffee. Children may drink it without injury and adults like it. Grain-O has a deep mocha like color but is made from pure grains and gentle on the stomach. Prices are 15 and 25 cents per package. Sold by all grocers.
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Java
Viola Allen to End The Christian Run at Powers Theatre
Chicago audiences flock to see Viola Allen in The Christian as Liebler Co. promotes the final two weeks of the engagement. May 28 marks her last performance as Glory Quayle with planned rail excursions and ticket reservations by phone, telegram, or messenger.
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Powers’ Theatre
Viola Allen
Miss Allen
Liebler & Co
Hall Cain
Power's Theatre
Chicago
Glory Quayle
Sesson
F. Crawford
Harry Askin
Beaver Dam Newsnotes From The Township
Beav er Dam residents share family visits and relocations. Lon McKellips suffers a sawmill injury in Missouri. Jimmy Benson and bride welcomed. Emerson club hosted by Mr and Mrs Andrew Johnson. Ralph and Mrs Hixon celebrate silver anniversary with friends and relatives. Carl Geist visited home folk. rain brings relief. Maggie Munich from Union Mills stays with Chas McKellips family.
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van Wilkinson
Mattie Smith
Illinois
Grandma Standiford
C. Baird’s
Wilbur Benson
Dowie
Missouri
Lon McKellips
Jimmy Benson
Bride
Andrew Johnson
Emerson Club
Laporte
Ralph Hixon
Carl Geist
Amliss Maggie Munich
Union Mills
Chas. McKellips
Cough Remedy Promoted As Cure For Serious Diseases
A persistent cough is an early sign of dangerous diseases like consumption and bronchitis. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is claimed to be wonderfully successful in curing the coughing caused by these illnesses and is offered for sale by E. T. Scott at no cost to the user.
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E. T. Scott
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertises 100 Dollar Reward
One hundred dollars reward offered for a catarrh cure that fails. F J Cheney Co props with local endorsers from Toledo, wholesalers West Treax Kisxan Makvix attest to Cheney's honor and ability. Cure taken internally claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. price per bottle listed. Testimonials offered free. Hall's Pills marketed as best.
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Hail
F. J. Cheney & Co
Loleco O. Wethe
F. J. Cheney
West & Treax
Toledo O. Watorxe
Kisxan & Makvix
Toledo
Sunday Outing Offer on Nickel Plate Road
Five or more travelers may ride any Peerless Trio daily express between points within one hundred miles for one dollar round trip. No need to organize a special train. Sunday outings available for any party size of five or more. Agents can explain details.
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Nickel Plate Road
Twenty Fifth Anniversary of Ralph and Mrs Hixon
The twenty fifth anniversary of Mr and Mrs Ralph Hixon was celebrated last Saturday with about 100 guests. Friends and admirers organized a visit to honor the couple and presented valuable gifts reflecting the esteem in which they are held.
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Ralph Hixon
Doctor Stakee the Kickapoo Medicine Man In Massachusetts Penitentiary
Reported here the Kickapoo healer Doctor Stakee who victimized local citizens years ago is now serving a sentence in Massachusetts penitentiary for bigamy and related offenses.
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Stakee
Massachusetts
Oita
Maine
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Stomach and Liver Relief
A 25 cent box of Dr King’s New Life Pills is advertised to boost strength, sharpen the brain, and raise ambition. Sold by E. T. Scott.
Railroad in Education featured by Wabash Rail Line
The book includes chapters on Past Ruos and The St. Louis Union Station. Wabash Railway distributes this interesting little work free upon request. Send 6 cents for postage to C. S. Crane, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, St. Louis, Missouri.
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St. Louis Union Station
Wabash
C. S. Crane
Ticket Ag
Wabash R. R
St. Louis
North Manchester excursion tickets for German Baptist Dunkards meeting
Low rate round trip tickets from North Manchester Indiana for the annual German Baptist Dunkards meeting. May 29 to June 4 within 100 miles priced for outbound travel May 8 to June 5 also within 100 miles. Return by June 10 or by deposit until July 6. Inquiries to R J Hamilton Ft Wayne or C A Asterlin Ft Wayne.
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North Manchester
Ind
Mrs Florence Newman Praises Pain Balm Relief
Miss Florence Newman suffers from muscular rheumatism and claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm is the only remedy that gave her relief. The sentiment appears in a local testimonial circulated for sale by ET 869 t.
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Florence Newman
Chamberlain
Miss Newton
The Scrub Sheep That Proved Its Value
A faithful ewe rejected for low standards became highly profitable in six months. She bore twins weighing ninety pounds at three months and sold at six cents per pound. Her own weight and wool yielded strong returns, illustrating sheep farming as a profitable indicator of agricultural health under Republicans, contrasting with Free Trade era troubles.
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Fairfield ‘‘Ledger
F. C. Hollister
Buchanan Township
Jefferson County
W. J. Bryan
Des Moines
State Register
Change of Time on the Nickel Plate Road
Train No 1 from Buffalo moves to 1 00 a m and departs later by about an hour No 5 from Buffalo leaves at 1250 p m and arrives intermediate points about 40 minutes later No 4 from Chicago departs 330 p m and reaches intermediate stations about 30 minutes later than winter schedule Minor changes to other trains Improvements in sleeping car service and meal options Contact C A Asterlin T P A Ft Wayne Ind for details
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Nickel Plate Road
Buffalo
Chicago
C. A. Asterlin
T.P.A
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Bellevue
Fort Wayne
Time Change on Nickel Plate Offers Minor Station Adjustments
Nickel Plate announces a small timetable shift with No. 4 leaving Chicago at 3 30 PM and slight delays at intermediate stations. Dining and sleeping car services updated between Chicago Bellevue and Buffalo. Club meals served in Bellevue to Chicago on No. 1 while No. 2 and 3 provide dining car service both directions. Local notices include beggar nuisance report and Democratic delegates chosen in New Durham township with past asylum involvement noted.
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Deco
HW. Johnson
Orator
M. E. Church
Chorna
Johnson
Madam Dachwald
W. H. Johnson
Star Pan
Soldier Bay
Columbia
Memorial Services
Birchim
Sangang Lake
Beaver Dam
Andrew Hutton
Vicha
Jay Gould
Nickle Plate Road
Westville Market
Zigler Cass
E . Wee
Mobs Keled News Bedale
LES Seaees
Clinton
Dewey
Galena
Hanna
Hudson
Kankakee
Lincoln
Michigan
New Durham
Pleasant
Scipione
Esa
Ft Laporte
the Argus
New Durham Township
Kriesel School House
H. B. Herrold
John Forrester
Henry Smith
Henry Augustine
Isaiah Shaw
Laporte County
Longcliff Asylum
Logansport
Sherif Mene
Coolsp
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