Creamery Burned in Wearville Loss Estimated at Two Thousand
Fire at the Wearville creamery destroyed the building early Friday with about $2,000 in loss to owner Herman A. Kiesel. The blaze started on the ice house side and spread before nearby water could stop it. Kiesel saved some butter and a few items. much machinery may be repairable. Insurance refused coverage due to plant proximity to the Wa-Dash railroad. A subscription drive aims to aid rebuilding along with Kiesel’s resources to resume operations, highlighting the town’s need for the enterprise and Kiesel’s proven management.
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Wearville
Herman A. Kresel
Kiesel
Herman
Capabie & Man
Tragic Lake Michigan Yacht Capsize Claims Three Lives
Miss Nellie Gray second daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Gray of Westville drowned in Lake Michigan Sunday evening. Two young men also died and Harry Gray brother of the dead girl was rescued after clinging to a mast all night. The party capsized in a yacht. the mother and family reside in Chicago. the father formerly lived here. Miss Gray about 24.
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Nellie Gray
A. L. Gray
Westville
Lake Michigan
Harry Gray
Chicago
Denver
Col
Miss Gray
Mr.Gray
Mrs. Bliss
Free to You Indication Invitation to readers
An offer explains that new readers will receive the INDICATOR at no charge until after November 8, with paid renewal possible at $1 per year. It invites recipients to review the publication and continue as members of its reader army.
Porter County Fair Brings Wild West Show To Valparaiso
Broncho John, a Valparaiso resident and government scout, announces a county fair at the Valparaiso fair grounds on October 18 19 20 and 21 rain or shine. His wild west outfit will perform daily with racing and acts by J H Gear on the French Rings and William X Reno high wire. Prizes will be offered for farm product exhibitions.
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John
Valparaiso
Philippines
Ehine
J. H. Gear
Wm. X. Reno
Wake Ark Man Claims Cure After 12 Years With Bitters
Jno S Cox of Wake Arkansas recalls suffering yellow jaundice for twelve years. He credits Electric Bitters with his cure after consulting several doctors and trying many medicines. The ad urges Electric Bitters for liver kidney trouble and general debility, priced at 50 cents, and promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as well.
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Hey. Jno. S. Cox
Wake, Ark
Peran
Jg. T. Scott
Editor in Clever Birthday Party Surprise
An editor recalls a Saturday birthday party with guests Sam, W. H. Reynolds, C. D. Herrold, S. P. Taylor, Albert Leist, F. H. Doran, Dr. Schutt, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Burner, and Mrs. Martin. The gathering followed a two day barn foundation project and included a humorous Cuba anecdote, cigars as a gift, and a late return home.
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W. H. Reynolds
C. D. Herrold
S. P. Taylor
Michigan City
Sam
Albert Leist
Leist
F. H. Doran
Dr. Schutt
C. A. Burner
Martin
Frank
Albert
Doc
Bether
Claims to be Alive in Wanatah After Obituary Mixup
Gust Greg of Wanatah denies reports he is dead after reading an obituary detailing a fatal Pennsylvania crossing accident. He survived the wreck, with his horse killed and his buggy destroyed, and says he is alive and working on his farm. He questions how the funeral notice circulated.
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Gust Greg
Wanatah
Gus
Greg
Pennsylvania
Wanstah
Gus Greg
Chicago and South Shore Train to Pine Lake Vaudeville
Cars leave Michigan City every hour on the even hour for a 30 minute ride to Pine Lake to attend a vaudeville show. Trains connect with all Monon trains for Laporte and onward travel.
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Chicago & South Shore Railway Co
Michigan City
Pine Lake
Monon
Laporte
Theron Ferson Miller for Laporte County Prosecution
A portrait of Theron Ferson Miller born November 17 1879 in Michigan City as the Republican candidate for Laporte County prosecuting attorney. The sketch traces his German and Scotch lineage his education at Michigan City Paris Niles and the University of Michigan followed by AD to practice in Michigan and Missouri notes his affiliations with Royal Arcanum Elks and the Hermit Club and outlines his campaign ethics and nomination.
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Theron
Ferson Miller
Manheim
Germany
Ferson
McPherson
Mr. Miller
Michigan City
Laporte
Paris
Petit Lycee Louise Grand
Sorbonne
Niles
Mich
Miller
University of Michigan
Michigan
St. Louis
City
Royal Arcanum
Order of Elks
Hermit Club
Old Resident Johnathan Kimball Passes Away in Westville
Johnathan Kimball born February 19 1828 in Hocking County Ohio died at his Westville home on Monday October 10 1904 aged 76 years 7 months 21 days He had three marriages none surviving his first wife Amanda Potter and second wife Malinda Wolfe He leaves seven children from the first marriage and four from the second all living in various places Funeral services were held in the Westville Methodist church at 11 pm with interment in Westville cemetery.
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Johnathan Kimball
Hocking Co
Ohio
Westville
Mr. Kimball
Amanda Potter
Wesley
Frank
Kansas
Malinda Wolfe
Alta Sarver
Gerry and Corma
Chicago
Mertie Hoard
F. J. Bowman
Kimball
Methodist Church
Burdick
Methodist
87th Indiana Volunteers Hold First Reunion
The 87th Indiana Volunteer Regiment held its first annual reunion in Rochester with about 75 surviving members attending. Edward Molloy of Laporte presided. officers elected included Col. E. C. Hammond as president and John Roth of South Bend as secretary. The next gathering is set for Oct 5–6, 1905 in South Bend.
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87Th Indiana Volunteer Regiment
Edward Molloy
Laporte
Rochester
Chattanooga
Sherman
Woman's Relief Corps
Col
E. C. Hammond
Lafayettte
John Roth
South Bend
Porter County Ditch Project Aims for Calumet Canal
Porter county pursues major drainage upgrades with miles of ditches built in two years. Plans call for a large canal project from Pine township to Dune Park linking Calumet river to Lake Michigan, potentially draining the region by diverting river water into the lake. Knickerbocker company completes work and bids 8 000 for the canal undertaking.
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Porter County
Valparaiso
Calumet
Pine Township
Dune Park
Calumet River
Lake Michigan
Knickerbocker Company
Saviors for Dying Child and Niece With New Discovery
A testimonial from W. K. Haviland of Armonk New York claims Dr King’s New Discovery saved their daughter from a near fatal whooping cough and bronchitis and cured a niece with advanced consumption. Describes the medicine as infallible for coughs and colds with 50 cent and one dollar bottles and a free trial bottle offered by E T Scott.
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W. K. Haviland
Armonk
N. Y
Dr. King
E. T. Scott
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, lists F. J. Cheney & Co. as proprietors, and notes endorsements from West & Truax and Walding Kinnan & Marvin Toledo wholesale druggists. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills and free testimonials.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toleno
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Toledo
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Methodist Church Services Next Sunday
Regular services will be held at the Methodist church next Sunday. Morning subject is Man's Chief Concern and evening topic We are Man's Needs, 20 is God's Help. Evening hour changed to seven o'clock and Epworth League meets at six. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
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Methodist Church
fMan
Epworth League
Bucken’s Arnica Salve Proves Best Remedy
Otto Dodd of Ponder Missouri writes a testimonial about suffering a year with an ugly sore and credits Bucken’s Arnica Salve with a complete cure. The advertiser notes the salve is available for 25 cents at E. T. Scott’s Drug Store.
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Otto Dodd
Ponder Mo
Buckien
E. T. Scott’s
New Life Pills Said To Cure Chronic Constipation
S Le Quinn of Cavendish Vermont was robbed of his health by chronic constipation until Dre King s New Life Pills entered his home and allegedly cured him. The advertisement guarantees a cure and promotes the product for 25 cents at E T Scott s store.
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S. le Quinn
Cavendish
Dre. King
E. T. Scott
New fancy glassware direct from the factory at Scott’s ogre
Fragmentary notice highlights fresh glassware arriving from Scott’s factory. Limited readable details mention origin and product line.
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Scott's Ogre
Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Speaks For Cough Remedy
An old advertisement urges readers not to seek advice for colds and coughs but to buy Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted throat and lung remedy. The notice claims quick relief and lists E. T. Cott as the seller.
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Foley
E. T. Cott
Royal Steel Fence Offered by E. E. Nichols
In buying woven wire fence it will be to your interest to call and see the Royal Steel Fence for sale by E. E. Nichols of Weatville Indiana.
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Weatville
Ind
Pioneer Laporte manufacturer Wm Fargher dies at 83
Wm Fargher a Laporte resident since 1843 died of heart and Bright's disease. He was born July 26 1831 in Kirk Anders parish Isle of Man and became a pioneer furniture maker in Laporte. He erected Buck furniture factory and ran a longtime resort on Pine Lake island. Survived by five children from first two marriages and by his third wife. Funeral held yesterday. Also reported: Wm J N Reynolds killed at a Grand Trunk crossing near Valparaiso while driving for Atlantic and Pacific Tesco. wife, son two daughters brother and three sisters noted.
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Wm. Fargher
Laporte
Bright
Otto Meyer
Clinton
Chas,Purdy
W.C. Fargher
Michigan City
George A
Mies Wynogene Fargher
Chicago
Fargher
Kirk Anders
Isle of Mann
Buck
Pine Lake
Presbyterian Church
Wm. J. N. Reynolds
Valparaiso
Grand Trunk
Bie
Atlantic and Pacific Tesco
Abigail L. Tyler Dies at 88 in Pleasant Township
Abigail L. Tyler aged 88 died Saturday at her son A. C. Tyler’s home in Pleasant township. She moved with her husband to the county in 1858 and has lived with her son since Mr. Tyler’s death in 1899. Surviving are another son F. Or. Minor of Olga Missouri and nine grandchildren.
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Abigail L. Tyler
A. C. ‘Tyler
Pleasant Township
Tyler
Michigan City woman Mary Horan dies at 79
Mrs Mary Horan of Porter county died at Michigan City Sunday night after living with her daughter since her husband’s death two years earlier She was 79 and survived by three children.
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Mary Horan
Porter County
Michigan City
Boy Fatally Hurt by Handcar at Michigan City Crossing
Fred Wille aged seven was struck by a handcar on a Michigan Central crossing in Michigan City and died the next day from his injuries. He leaves three sons and two daughters.
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Fred Wille
Michigan City
Obituary notices in West Chester and surrounding towns
Jonathan Wolf of West Chester Township dies October 4 at age 74 a Civil War veteran. He leaves one daughter Mrs John Clifford aged 47. In Porter County Sunday a woman dies at home from tumor trouble leaving a husband and five children. Swan a Ches ter ton resident for forty years dies October 3 of tuberculosis aged 71. William E Davis 39 dies at home in Laporte from cancer leaving a new bride. Miss Amandah Anderson dies at home in Laporte Thursday of consumption.
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Jonathan Wolf
Westchester Township
John Clifford
Porter County
Wm. E. Davis
Laporte
Amandah Anderson
California Information from Chicago and Northwestern Railway
A promotional notice describes a forty page California folder with color maps and illustrations. It lists hotels, tourist points, rates, and capacity, sent for four cents from A H Waggoner travel agent in Chicago. Also mentions a special sale of school supplies at Scott’s.
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California
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
A. H. Waggener
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Creamery Burne
E. T
Scott
Clever
Laporte County
Theron F. Miller
Methodist Church Services
Swan, Peterson
Chesterton
California Information
Sohool
Scott’s
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