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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1903

Page

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Probation Officer Appointed for La Porte County

Judge John Richter names Joseph Oliver as probation officer under the new juvenile court act. Oliver will investigate complaints against youths under 17 or girls under 18 and report findings to the juvenile court for further action. The aim is to protect juvenile offenders from jail and provide care aligned with their welfare. Oliver will qualify and begin duties immediately.

John Richter Circuit Court Joseph Oliver Laporte Oliver

Boy's Long Stride For Life Promises Hope in Medicine

A Leesville Indiana man, W H Brown, traveled eighteen miles with his family by his side to obtain De King's New Discovery for Consumption. He claims instant relief from asthma and says he now sleeps soundly. The ad touts cures for consumption pneumonia bronchitis coughs colds and grip and offers guaranteed bottles and free trials at E T Scotts drug store.

Evon de. King W. H. Brown Leesville Ind E. T. Scotts Drug Store

Quite An Undertaking by Indiana State Supt Cotton

State Superintendent Fasset A. Cotton unveils a plan for the St Louis exposition. Photographs and signatures of every pupil from Indiana’s 92 counties will be displayed with names written twice and later compiled into a state book. A group photograph of each pupil, building, and teacher will be sent to the exposition along with verbatim records of spoken classroom dialogue.

State Supt. of Public Instruction Fasset A. Cotton Indiana

Woman credits Foley's Kidney Cure for relief and cure

Mrs. Raymond Conner of Shel- Youn Washington writes that years of kidney trouble resisted doctors until she tried Foley's Kidney Cure. She reports the first dose gave relief and she is now cured. She praises the remedy highly and urges others to try it.

Raymond Conner Shel- Youn, Wash Foley Fuley

Foley's Honey and Tar Praised by New Jersey Editor

New Jersey editor M. T. Lynch of the Philips arg Daily Post commends Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds in his family. He notes he has used many medicines but none better and states it is sold by el Deuggiste.

M. T Lynch Philipsarg Daily Post Foley el Deuggiste

Tippecanoe County Fair Ticket Sale Notice

The Monon railroad will sell tickets for the Tippecanoe County Fair priced at $2.35. Tickets go on sale September 1 through 4. Abigail Septth QO G Pratt, Agent.

Parole Plans Considered by State Prison and Reformatory

A joint Michigan City meeting of the state prison board and the Jeffersonville Reformatory discusses parole for reformatory convicts transferred under the age and habitual criminal act. Gov Durbin and Warden Reid attend as Will A. Whittaker notes the parole limitation. The boards seek harmony since the law blocks parole by the prison board and the reformatory lacks conduct data.

Boards of Control State Prison Jeffersonville Reformatory Board Prison Board

County Budget Estimates for 1904 Presented to Laporte County

The notice lists aggregate expense estimates for the calendar year 1904 filed under the 1899 County Business Act. Items include salaries, office expenses, bridges, roads, and various county offices, with totals and per diem figures for township assessors and officers.

Laporte Neo Sb Cecvce Pba Niente Ees Cece Cccceees Ces Es Circuit Court Superior Court Cce Cs Cnee Ee Hudson Township Galena Township Sbweg Springfield Township Michigan Coolspring "Powell Denbdale Kate Bateemessatteces Center Township Kankakee Cate Ale Wills Township Lincoln Clinton Township Noble Towmshige Johnson Township Bethlnae Hanna Township Cass Iddee Dewey “Awash Sane Veee Weide Egrescs Commissioners Court Boars Health Seacesees Board of Prisoners County Institute County Council

Fearful Soldier Finds Quick Recovery with Bitters

An elderly veteran J. J. Havens of Versailles Ohio endured kidney disease and misery until trying Electric Bitters. He reports rapid improvement and declares he is on the road to complete recovery. The remedy is touted as best for liver and bowel complaints and costs 50 cents at E. T. Scott druggist.

J. J. Havens Versailes E. T. Scott

Parole Request From Prisoner A B Newton Alias Wagner

Hints of parole for A B Newton also known as Wagner after a forged check attempt against H A Root. Newton/Wagner seeks parole citing family destitution in Indianapolis and readiness to serve a full fourteen years to gain freedom. Sheriff interview occurred Thursday with Sheriff Craft.

A. B. Newton Wagner H. A. Root Lafayette Craft Indianapolis

Man Recovers After Kidney Cure Ends Swelling

J J Cox of Valley View says kidney trouble left feet swollen to immense size keeping him bedridden until Foley's Kidney Cure relieved the symptoms. He credits the remedy with his recovery and notes it is sold by all druggists.

J.J. Cox Valley View Foley

Remarkable Record For Chamberlain Croup Remedy

Chamberlain's Croup Remedy has sold millions of bottles over thirty years and is a standard treatment in thousands of homes for croup. It is praised for preventing attacks when given at the first signs of hoarseness or croppy cough and is safe for babies and adults alike. For sale by E. T. Scott.

E. T. Scott

Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Gentle Regulation

Life remains governed by strict law and abuse causes pain. Irregular living deranges organs causing constipation headache or liver trouble. Dr Kings New Life Pills quickly re adjust this. It is gentle yet thorough. Only 12 50 at E T Scotts store.

Stomach Trouble Relief Promoted in Greenfield Ad

D L Beach of Clover Nook farm Greenfield Mass reports four years of stomach trouble improved after taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The ad urges others with stomach issues to try the 25 cent remedy, sold by KE T Soatt.

Saya D. L. Beach Clover Nook Farm Greenfield Mase Chamberlain KE. T. Soatt

Petit Jury Drawn for September Term of Superior Court

The following have been drawn as jurymen to serve on the petit jury for the September term of superior court which convened Monday August 31. Wm A Mays Hudson E L Ephlin Sr Coolspring Thomas M Herrold Coolspring Louis Dahl Springfield Fred Schumacher Springfield G V Hickman Kankakee Charles Kintzele Coolspring Joseph R Fraser Laporte Charles Berquist Michigan City Solomon Coles Sr Michigan City N R Garman Galena Andrew Paim Michigan City.

Superior Court

Doctor cites Foley's Honey and Tar for pneumonia

Dr. J C Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports using Foley's Honey and Tar in three severe pneumonia cases with good results in every case. He recommends refusing substitutes and notes the product is sold by all druggists.

J. C. Bishop Agnew, Mich Foley

His Life Saved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy

R L Byer a cooper of this town says Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved his life after a month of bilious dysentery. It gave him immediate relief after doctors failed. Sold by EB T Scott.

Chamberlain R. L. Byer B. T. Little Hancock, Md EB. T. Scott

September Storm Periods Forewarned by Prophet Hicks

Prophet Hicks outlines a September weather cycle with central storm periods on the 4th 7th and 25th 30th. Signs of storms appear on the 3rd with increasing cloudiness rain and warmth, followed by thunder on the 6th 7th and reactionary storms on the 9th 11th. Frost may arrive toward month end.

Prophet Hicks

Lungs Improve After Foley’s Honey and Tar Remedy

A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana recounts years of lung hemorrhages and ineffective treatments. After using Foley's Honey and Tar, his lungs are sound again. He recommends it for advanced lung trouble and notes it is sold by all druggists.

A. M. Ake Wood Ind Foley

Beaver Dam Horse Dies in Field Encounter

John Larson loses a large grey horse while plowing last Saturday. the animal collapsed and died. The item records local happenings including visits and travels of residents across Wisconsin and beyond, with names such as Wilbur Benson in Chicago and Janie Johnson’s Kansas City trip. It notes Andrew Johnson’s trip to Chicago and several families visiting kin, highlighting community ties.

John Larson Wm. Lamb Grand Rapids Wilbur Benson Chicago Janie Johnson Kansas City Andrew Johnson

Neighbor’s kindness saves D. P. Daugherty life in West Virginia

D. P. Daugherty of Mercer and Summers counties West Virginia nearly died from diarrhea before a neighbor delivered Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Two physicians offered little relief until the remedy cured him in under a day. Sold by E. T. Scatt.

D.P. Daugherty Mercer Summer Countess W. Va Chamberlain E. T. Scatt

State Board Raises Laporte Lands by Ten and Improvements by Thirty Five

Charles H. Miller of Laporte received a letter from J. C. Billheimer secretary of the state board of tax commissioners stating that the board has equalized the assessment on lands and improvements, including lands in corporations, except lots, and added 10 percent to land assessments and 35 percent to improvements as returned by the local board.

Charles H. Miller Laporte Laporte County J. C. Billheimer State Board of Tax Commissions State Board Billheimer State Board of Tax Commissioners

Northern Traction plan for Laporte line promises rapid progress

President Samuel A. Wight of the Northern Traction company outlines plans to build a street railway from South Bend to Valparaiso. He notes recent incorporation and state filing prove faith and financing. Right of way purchases proceed. construction waits for deeded land. Farmers welcome improved access to capitals and markets.

Samuel A. Wight Northern Traction Company Laport Wight South Band South Bend Valparaiso la Porte

New Durham Cemetery Association Meeting Notice

The New Durham Cemetery Association will meet at the church in New Durham on Saturday September 12 for officer elections and other business.

New Durham

Dynamotor Car Passes Valparaiso on Pennsylvania Line

A Valparaiso report details the Dynamotor Car described as a marvelous small locomotive. The writer notes weight, engine pull, steam pressure, coal consumption, and the machine's two million dollar cost. The account preserves measurements and operations in concise form.

Valparaiso Pennsylvania Railroad

Medical Board Set to Test Indiana Law on Unlicensed Practice

The Indiana state medical board moves to action against Christian Scientists and others accused of practicing medicine and midwifery without licenses. Information is secured for an affidavit to file and courts may issue an early ruling to interpret the law.

Indiana State Medical Board Th Christian Scientists Indiana

Backlen's Arnica Salve Crowds Fame For Cures

World wide fame for marvellous cures. Surpasses any other salve for cuts burns boils ulcers and skin eruptions. Insaliable for piles and fever sores. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c at E tf Scott druggist.

Scott

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