Crumpacker Seeks Census Chair With Southern Reform Drive
Congressman Edgar Crumpacker won Speaker Cannon promise to chair the census committee and become ranking member of insular affairs. He sought the post to push southern reapportionment and leg islation, while he pushes a Lafayette battlefield monument and a capital punishment bill for threats against the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar D. Crumpacker
Cannon
Crumpacker
Indiana
Albert J. Hopkins
Illinois
United States
Ernest F. Acheson
Pennsylvania
Acheson
Battle of
Tippecanoe
Washington
Battle
Lafayette
Secretary of War
Crampacker
Crumpscher
Chamberlain’s Stomach Tablets Offer Digestive Aid
When you feel dull after eating or have no appetite try Chamberlain’s Stomach Tablets. They purport to improve appetite, cleanse and invigorate the stomach, and regulate liver and bowels. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by E. T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.T. Scott
Commissioners Award for Beach Culvert Contract
The county commissioners in session awarded W. A. Steigely the contract for constructing the Beach culvert in Pressant township. The project cost is $550. Gus Dick was appointed inspector of gravel road construction in Coolspring and Michigan townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morday
W. A. Steigely
Pressant
Gus Dick
Coolspring
Michigan
Its like a dip in the fountain of youth
Advertising blurb notes a cosmetic product named Rocky Mountain Tes priced at 35 cents and sold at E. T. Scotts with a playful claim about youth lingering on an old ace’s face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
E. T. Scott's
Will contest and guardianship disputes in court
In the Courts Judge Richter adjourned until December. A will contest by F E Os born for David C Anderson and Emma J Copelin alleges unequal distribution in the will of James L Anderson who died in April 1902. The will from April 27 1900 was probated after his death and may be invalid if he was of unsound mind. Isaac Havans vs Van Wilkinson ends with Wilkinson as legal guardian for his son in Benton county and Evans appointment void. Evans seeks costs against Evans for the ward estate arguing the appeal to supersede Wilkinson was not in the ward's interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richter
Finis
F. E. Osborn
David C. Anderson
Emma J. Copelin
James IL. Anderson
Charles Anderson
Anderson
Isaac Havans
van Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Benton County
Evana
Benton Circuit
Evans
New Life Pills Promise Youthful Vitality for All Ages
A vintage advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a remedy for dyspepsia jaundice fever and constipation. The copy claims the pills work on any age and promotes them at 25 cents through E. T. Scott's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
E. T. Scott
Northern Traction Wins Franchises Over Mayor Darrow
La Porte council, by all but one vote, granted the Northern Traction Co. a route franchise despite Mayor Darrow's veto. S. A. Wight of the company defended the project while Darrow questioned its sincerity and pace. The firm posted 1000 forfeit to complete in two years and plans a La Porte power station. Westville farmers along the route seek electric service as the line advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Wight
Northern Traction Co
Laporte
Darrow
Travis
Wight
Mills of the Gods
Northern Traction
la Porte- Michigan City
Laporte-Michigan
Westville
Condemned Cells Vacant After Last Execution
The penitentiary’s condemned cells are empty for the first time in two and a half years after Hoover’s execution on November 13. Since Keith’s earlier fight for life, a steady string of inmates awaited execution, with eight men overall being hanged in that period.
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Hoover
Keith
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Sold To Ease Bad Cold
An ad promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a reliable medicine to loosen and relieve a bad cold and soothe throat and lung irritation. Sold by E. T. Scott.
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E. T. Scott
Prof. Cox predicts a white Thanksgiving Day
Sue reports Prof. Cox forecasts a white Thanksgiving Day. Miss Linn’e Mahin canvassed for books Friday in Westville with Arthur Leets and Ruth Kemper recovering from scarlet fever. Grandma Huddleston and Louis Adams share health notes. A pie social at Beatty’s Corners school drew crowds and bids. Ella Schiene won prettiest girl with 348 votes over Jennie Linberg’s 190. Mrs. J. Wolford seen in town Tuesday.
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Sue
Cox
Miss Linn’e Mahin
Westville
Arthur Leets
Ruth
Kemper
Beatty’s Corners
Ella Schiene
Miss Schiene
Jennie Linberg
Laporte
J. Wolford
Bucklen’s Amica Salve Heals Runaway Bicycle Injury
A cut on J B Ocner of Franklin Grove Illinois from a runaway bicycle plagued a four year stubborn ulcer until Bucklen's Amica Salve cured it. The ad touts the salve for burns scalds skin eruptions and piles and notes it sells for 25 cents at E T Scott's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J B. Ocner
Franklin Grove
Ill
Bucklen
E. T. Scott
Novelty Company Under Fire in Mail Fraud Probe
Post office inspectors near arrest of two or three young men in South Bend over use of U S mails for fraud. The American Novelty company allegedly paid wage offers for home writing with a 50 cent outfit fee and failed to reply to applicants. Police assist in investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Novelty Company
South Bend
Post Office
United States
Best Remedy for Croup Promoted in Local Notice
This season the knowledgeable woman is sought for croup remedies. The ad praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective and affordable, claiming it quickly loosens phlegm and relieves the croup cough. Sold by E T. Scott.
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E T. Scott
Rocky Mountain Tea Promotes Family Health in San Francisco
Mrs. E. Roberts of San Francisco says Rocky Mountain Tea is a great family remedy that keeps them well. Sold by E. T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Roberts
San Francisco
Cal
E. T. Scott
Christmas Holiday Display Promises Bargains in Westville
Westville residents are invited to inspect a bright Holiday display at K. T. Scott's drug store. The note promises diverse novelties and gift ideas for all ages with low prices, urging early visits to take advantage of bargains. The proclaimer signs off with holiday cheer and mentions Santa toys delighting children.
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Westville
P.S
Santa Claus
K. T. Scott
J.C. MaTott
Elkhart High School Professor Delivers On Radium Value
Professor McCracken of Elkhart High School holds a tiny radium portion weighing one twenty-thousandth gram valued at $94. He plans to lecture on radium, noted at $2,000,000 per pound, requiring a strong microscope in a dark room to observe its rays.
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McCracken
Elkhart High School
Livestock for Sale at Wanatah Indiana
Poland China and Berkshire hogs of both sexes priced for stockmen and registry. Also ten young Holstein bulls available. All stock eligible for registry. Contact Wm N Osborn Wanatah Indiana.
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Wm. N. Osborn
Wanatah Ind
Stolen mare and buggy from Galena township barn
A. H. Paddock reports a light bay mare ten years old and weighing 1000 pounds stolen from his barn in Galena township Monday night. A black geared buggy two single harnesses a whip and a robe were also taken. Buggy tracks lead to the barnyard gate indicating theft by carriage.
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A. H. Paddock
Galena Township
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Medicine Ad Pledge Reward
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh as a constitutional disease. It asserts internal action on blood and mucus surfaces and offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. It promotes testimonials and lists Toledo as the address for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halls
Hall
F. J, Cuzary & Co
Toledo
The Destiny of Reed Smoot
Walter Wellman discusses Reed Smoot the Mormon senator from Utah. He notes that most senators expect no action against Smoot and that he will remain in the senate. The anti Smoot campaign continues in parts of the country but leaders say removal is unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wellman
Reed Smoot
Utah
Washington
Smoot
Senate
House of Representatives
Roberts
Anxious Moments and Foley’s Honey and Tar Endorsement
A notice touts Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for croup in children, claiming it safely treats throat and lung troubles without opiates. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Indiana Sees Fewer Divorces Relative To Marriages In 1903
Deputy Machan of the state bureau reports six months ending June 30 1903 show one divorce per 843 marriages versus 755 per 1902. First half 1903 totals: 14 748 marriages and 1 746 divorces. Wives secured 1 321 divorces to husbands 428. Grounds listed include immorality abandonment cruelty drunkenness failure to provide criminal conviction and other.
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Machan
State Bureau of Statistics
Indiana
Child Burns Handled by Pain Balm Cure
A Virginia mother soothed her child's Saturday burn after a stove accident using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The child fell asleep within half an hour and recovered in two weeks. Mrs. Benson of Kellar, Va, endorses the antiseptic liniment for burns and sprains. Sold by E. T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. T. Banson
Prisoners to Be Feted With Thanksgiving Feast
Warden Reed plans a Thanksgiving day for 800 inmates featuring a large menu including 900 pounds of chicken, 18 bushels of apples, 275 peach pies, 2 500 ginger cookies, 1 500 sugar cookies, plus bread and butter. The afternoon in the chapel will include vaudeville acts from Chicago performers and a prison orchestra concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Chicago
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises New Life for the Heart
A new remedy called Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised at 35 cents through E. T. Scott's, claimed to brighten life, lift spirits, and restore confidence. The piece notes a Roosevelt letter from the November Review of Reviews, about a congressman tied to a prominent state political figure and postal contracts, asserting the president will not be swayed by personal or party interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Roosevelt
Wood Family Lands In Church Dispute In Roseland
Chicago papers report a factional fight at Roseland Presbyterian Church. William C. Wood faces civil law charges for refusing to turn over 719.49 dollars to treasurer George McMillan. Six members, including Wood, are accused of lawlessness and disreputable conduct amid disputes seen as near civil action in Chicago presbytery.
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Chicago
William C. Wood
Roseland
Wood’s Park Addition
Chicago Presbytery
George McMillan
Wood
Mr. Wood
Presbyterian Church
D. B. Greigg
Lake Michigan
M. C. News
Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Throat and Lung Ailments
A Dorchester Massachusetts woman named Mrs Lois Cragg credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving her life from throat and lung disease. The ad touts remedies for consumption coughs and colds and offers a guarantee with prices 50 cents, 1.00 and a free trial bottle.
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Dr. King
Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
Highest waterfall Yosemite claims world record at two thousand five hundred fifty feet
The article notes Yosemite California has the world’s highest fall at 2550 feet. It mentions Panamanian revolution and Nicaragua debate affecting canal plans and possible presidential campaign issues. Bratty’s corners youth fined for intoxication and acquittal of a liquor sale charge. Caldwell Drake firm of Columbus Indiana works on Indiana building at the St Louis World’s Fair with two major pavilions and Indiana art gallery expected to be a highlight.
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Valparaiso
Post Office Department
Panama
Transisthmian Canal
Bratty’s Corners
Michigan City
Indiana
Caldwell & Drake
Columbus
Ind
Hoosier
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Chamberlain
Commissioners’ Awards
Otis
Grandma Huddleston
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Yosemite
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