Blood and Politics Split East Chicago Rivalry
In East Chicago and Indiana Harbor a bitter political feud erupts as Marshal Joseph Conroy is found guilty on four counts of incident and battery for clashing with Citizens' ticket primaries. The case, pursued with mayoral backing, signals a volatile clash between Republican and Democrat factions.
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Chicago
Indiana Harbor
W. W. McMahon
Joseph Conroy
East Chicago
Citizens’ Ticket
Maershal Conroy
Cillaway
Whittmore
Citizens’ Party
Marshal Conroy
Ja Cn Way
Desault Way
Conroy
Way
Unis
Cfice
Scotts
Hammond
Harry B. Tuthill
Lake Superior
West Chicago
Indiana Arbor
Tadece
Forgeries Convicted Fined Sentences in Circuit Court
Ferests, Henry Bardy, and Huh Harmon were sentenced by Judge Ichter to two to fourteen years in the state prison forgeries. A motion for a new trial was filed, and Sterial Smutter may transport them before week’s end.
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Henry Bardy
Huh Harmon
Caurtless Weelk
Jedue Iichter
Moiety Meets at Mrs Baird Home For First Session
The M L I S C held its first regular session of the year on November 9 at Mrs P Baird’s home. Members answered roll call with anecdotes and readings, assigned duties for the next meeting at Mrs C Baird’s home, and formed committees for the Thanksgiving social with pumpkin pie and fellowship. Miss Carrie Tryon spoke on a Cloverly West Coast trip, noting its precipitous streets, Devon cattle origin, and the setting for Lorna Doone.
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Sesson
M.L I. S.C
P. Baird
C Baird
Carrie Tryon
Cloverly
Elgind
Devon
Lorna Doone
Miss Tryon
Doctor Kennedy Favorite Remedy Promises Kidney Cure
An advertisement from Rondont New York promotes Dr. David Kennedy's remedy as a universal cure for kidney liver and blood diseases. It claims one dollar for a trial and offers six bottles for five dollars with all druggists selling the product.
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David Kennedy
Rondont
N. Y
Snyder and Sears Married at Valparaiso
Jared Snyder and Miss Cora Sears wed at Valparaiso with Rev Robt Beer officiating. The couple will reside on the A J Forbes place near Coburg and come from reputable local families.
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Jared Snyder
Cora Sears
Jacob Forbes
Coburg
Valparaiso
Robt
Beer
A. J. Forbes
John Stoner and Carrie Beile Robertson Wed at Home
John Stoner and Miss Carrie Beile Robertson married on Friday at the bride’s home. Rev Ballard performed the ceremony. They will live on the groom’s farm in Clinton township and start life together with well wishes from all.
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John Stoner
Carrie Beile Robertson
Rev
Ballard
Clinton Township
Dabbert Kline Wedding Held at Grandparents Home
The wedding of Frank Dabbert and Miss Hattie Kline of Michigan City occurred Sunday at the grandparents’ home, Rev. Polzin officiating. Miss Emma Dabbert and Eameal Ehlert served as best man and bridesmaid, with numerous relatives from Michigan City in attendance.
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Frank Dabbert
Hattie Kline
Michigan City
Wm. Kalies
Polzin
Owls
Emma Dabbert
Eameal Ehlert
Chas. Dathbert
Leona
Mr. Kline
Meadames Hibberdine
Teildt
Messrs Zander
Standard and Heller
Anti Cigarette Crusade Targets Marshall County Indictments
The Marshall county grand jury returned sixty indictments against cigarette smokers with about 100 more expected. Senator Parks, Plymouth resident and author of the anti cigarette law, will prosecute the indicted. He plans to extend the crusade to every county in the state.
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Marshall County
Plymouth
Senator Parks
Parks
Pupils Strike Halts Schools in Wapatah County
Pupils in Wapatah County have gone on strike in opposition to discipline rules. Schools are effectively suspended while parents decide the course to pursue.
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Wapatah
Bit of Philosophy on School, Teacher, and Parental Aid
A brief philosophical quip notes in a philosophicatrain style that backing a child against a teacher ensures a tough start for the boy. It warns that constant parental aid in trouble at school can steer him toward the penitentiary rather than responsible conduct.
Unreasonable Man Refuses Operation for Wife
Thomas S. Austin, manager of the Republican Leavenworth Indiana, declined surgery for his wife’s female trouble and instead tried Electric Bitters. Five doctors failed to help, but after using Electric Bitters she recovered and can now perform household duties. Guaranteed by E. T. Scott druggist at 50 cents.
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Thos. S. Austin
Mgr
Leavenworth
Ind
E. T. Scott
Strict Hunting Rules Tighten Quail Season in Indiana
The article notes quail season closure and now strict hunting laws in Indiana. It requires a hunter’s license with a photo for outside township hunting, owner consent to hunt on land, and warns of arrests for noncompliance.
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Indiana Ison
Rock Island Adopts Burr Mail Delivery Device for Fast Trains
The Rock Island system adds the Burr Mail Delivery Device to its fast western trains to discharge mail without slowing, enabling 70 mph flyers to handle sacks automatically. The device uses a platform in the car door and an air operated trigger to shoot sacks into a side box, preserving mail integrity and saving time for commerce and passengers. Edward J. Hamilton.
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Rock Island
Golden Coast
Post Office Department
Lawrence courtroom case ends with jury verdict of guilty
Circuit Court jurors heard from multiple witnesses in the Lawrence case as the state challenged earlier accounts. The trial featured new testimony from Lulu Yoachim and other witnesses, while the defense sought to bolster the defendant’s reputation. The jury, after a lengthy deliberation, returned a guilty verdict with a sentence of two to fourteen years in prison. Separate civil actions include quiet title against C J Blait and partition actions by Walter S Tilden and Charles Wells, executors of Dorcas Lybarger’s will, plus guardianship and real estate sale petitions in related estates.
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Lawrence
Collins
Stella Lawrence
Lulu Yoachim
J.C. Strong
James H. Buck
Fred Tamlin
M. W. Page
E. R. Hart
Daniel Henry, Sr
O. A. Ludlow
Edward Shafer
John Shafer
William Blakeman, Sr
Otis McQuillen
Herman Kleinfeldt
J. F. Gallaher
N. Spiro
C. J. Blait
Walter S. Tilden
Charles Wells
Dorcas Lybarger
Christine Soper
Fred W. Bueltzingsloewen
Oscar Bueltzingsloewen
Charles Bueltzingsloewen
Disturbance at Wanatah School Sparks Observer Letter
The Wanatah Mirror discusses a school disturbance and urges that proper steps by parents and Prof Farnam could have prevented it. Readers question rules that affect pupils, urging adult mediation and changes if needed, while condemning street demonstrations as unbecoming of a respectable community.
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Farnam
Wanatah
Court Opens Five Dozen Docket With New Knickerbocker Case
The November term of Laporte county superior court opens with sixty civil cases and nine state cases on the docket. Key item is the new trial of George Gray against Knickerbocker Ice Co of Hammond, set for Wednesday before Special Judge James F. Gallaher with a struck jury. Gray previously won 38,000 here, then appealed to the supreme court which granted a new trial on stenographic report issues. Five damage suits from change of venue seek 10,000 to 25,000 each.
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Laporte County
George Gray
Knickerbocker Ice Company
Hammond
James F. Gallaher
Gray
Supreme Court
Sone
Prison Day Service at Methodist Church
Special services observe Prison Day at the Methodist church Sunday morning in response to a State Board of Charities request. The pastor will preach on Our Prisoners and the Boys who Fill Them with important facts for all citizens. Fathers mothers boys and girls are invited to attend at 1 a.m. Other services proceed as usual.
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Methodist
State Board of Charities
Court finds Moore liquor law unconstitutional in demurrer ruling
Special Judge Knight in Clay circuit court holds the Moore liquor law unconstitutional as it delegates township residents power to suspend general law. Notice of appeal to the supreme court was given.
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Knight
Clay
General Assembly
Supreme Court
Election of Supervisors for Township Roads Condensed
Statewide elections will fill district road supervisor posts on December 16. Township trustees oversee the vote for these small yet important offices, which govern township roads separate from county road duties.
Town Elections Offi cers Elected with Majorities
Mayor Lemuel Darrow Democrat 194, Clerk Walter Baker Democrat 434, Treasurer Albert C. Freese Republican 142. Council at large Theo Lorig 132, H Oberreich Democrat 121. 1st Ward E P Chapman Democrat 75. 2nd Ward Wa Weller Republican 2. 3rd Ward Julius Travis Republican 186. 4th Ward E A Hiley Republican 28. 5th Ward Charles Struss Democrat 26.
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Lemuel Darrow
Walter Baker
Albert C. Freese
Theo. Lorig
H. Oberreich
E. P. Chspman
Wa. Weller
Julius Travis
E A. Hiley
Charles Struss
Michigan City Local Election Results Summary
Michigan City voters elected mayor and council members in a contested year. Key results include Mayor Miller and Judge Kenefick each listed with party affiliations, and council wards tallying votes for Hirschman Troy Bruemmer Misener and others. Financial figures show clerk, treasurer, and other city posts with party labels and vote counts.
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Miller
Kenefick
Shultz
Heise
Zach
Hanley
Ward—Misener
S —Commons
Hirschman
Troy
Bruemmer
Local City Officials Named in Roster
A list of city officers and council members is presented with party affiliations and vote tallies. Mayor Williams leads, Clerk Ewing runner, Treasurer Bornholt unopposed, other ward and at large seats shown with party and district numbers.
Trustee List Details for Ward Officials
Trustee lst ward H J Gotens 41 2d US A RR Guntafson 23 3d Emil Biatz 21 Clerk and Treas J G Graesele 132
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Lst. Ward
H. J. Gotens
A. RR
Guntafson
Emil Biatz
Clerk and Treas
J.G. Graesele
Free Piano Offered For Community Groups In Valparaiso
W Huntington of 202 E Main St Valparaiso Indiana offers a full size square piano free to a lodge church school or society that can procure twenty five tuning orders. Upon reaching the target the instrument will be delivered with receipt in full. He will perform work at his usual prices and guarantees satisfaction.
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W. Huntington
E. Main Street
Valparaiso
Ind
Disease claims for consumption relief from Dr King’s Discovery
Harmony Maine resident E B Reid recalls family lung trouble and credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with saving him from serious lung disease. He notes his mother’s death and urges quick treatment for coughs and colds. 50c and 100c guaranteed at E T Scotts drug store with free trial bottle.
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E. B. Reid
Harmony
Dr. King
Mr. Reid
E. T. Scott's
Obituary notices for Mrs J S Martin and John Amor
Mrs J S Martin wife of Dr Martian of Rolling Prairie died at 10 30 oclock Tuesday night from heart disease. She had been ailing for months but death was sudden after a hearty supper when Dr Martin found her unconscious shortly after 10. She is survived by her husband three sons and three daughters. Funeral Friday afternoon from the Rolling Prairie Christian church with Rev C B Black officiating. John Amor aged sixty six died at his home near Lemons Bridge in Laporte county from paralysis after a stroke a week prior. He lived in the area for about thirty five years and is survived by a widow four children two stepchildren and one sister.
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J.S. Martin
Martian
Rolling Prairie
Rolling Prairie Christian Church
C. B. Black
New Carlisle Gazette
John Amor
Lemon’s Bridge
Laporte County
Amor
T That
Obituary notices from Chesterton and Michigan City region
Hiram Knapp a 65 year old Chesterton resident died November 3 after brief illness. Born November 26 1840 in Mt Vernon Ohio he enlisted August 9 1862 and married in Laporte the same day. He is survived by a wife and five children. Funeral notices also report services for Edna Marie Ditto Charles Rabbia Russell Moon John M Lay Ora Fleming and Henry Nierenz with details of locations and ceremonies in Michigan City and Valparaiso.
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Hiram Knapp
Chesterton
Mt. Vernon
Laporte
Quiet Enigmatic Col Siebert Dies at County House
The Argus Bulletin notes the death of Col Siebert at the county house. A grey haired enigmatic figure, he kept his past hidden, appearing two years ago near Kingsbury with no known origin or family. He lived frugally, never married, avoided work, and wandered the countryside, sleeping in fence corners and dining at farm kitchen doors.
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Col. Siebert
Argus Bulletin
Siebert
Kingsbury
A Home for You Northwest Prospects Advertised
There is a home for you in the Northwest inviting farmers artisans professionals and manufacturers. The coming decade will show more progress and development here. Send a postal card request for information with cheap tickets and trail service to J Francis Gene Passenger Agent C B Q Ry Chicago.
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Northwest
Great Northwest
J. Francis Gene
Chicago
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Fadisna Harbor
Ferests
Hymen
China
Shanghai
Louise Miller
Montreal
Canada
Eva Campeau
Maggie Drouin
Victoria Stamour
Mary Nimrods
Western Preas Association
Edward J. Hamilton
Circuit Court
Smoke Waltons
Superior Court
Williams
Ewing
Bornholt
Edna Marie Ditto
Robert Ditto
M.T. Schultz
West Baltimore Street
Schultz
Charles Rabbia
Henry Hisemar
St. Paul’s Church
Russell Moon
W. E. Moon
Ninth
Wabash Streets
John M. Lay
East Michigan Street
James Lay
Pine Street
Ora Fleming
Ben Fleming
Detroit
Michigan Central
Henry Nierenz
West Tenth Street
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