Reunite After Years As Siblings Reclaim Lost Youth
Hugh Murphy of Minneapolis and his sister Mrs. Mary Cassidy of Michigan City were reunited after fifty four years of silence. They had left Ireland for the United States with plans to meet in New York. a long search and lost trace followed until correspondence with Ireland confirmed their kin. Murphy, now old, found Mrs. Cassidy in Michigan City where she had married Cassidy, ending a half century of separation.
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Michigan City
Hugh Murphy
Minneapolis
Mary Cassidy
Murphy
Ireland
Miss Murphy
New York
Indiana
Cassidy
What is Life and the Law of Health
An old advertisement claims life follows strict law and gentle remedies correct irregular living. It asserts irregular habits cause organ derangement with constipation headaches or liver trouble. Dr King’s New Life Pills re adjust the system. 25c at E T Scott’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr.King
E.T. Scott
Bridge Contracts Awarded by County Commissioners
County commissioners met Monday morning and awarded bridge contracts to multiple bidders. Gilchrist bridge to Jacob Ackermann for 969 dollars, Dempsey bridge to William Steigely for 575 dollars, Smith bridge to Jacob Ackerman for 416875 dollars, Rochester Bridge Co for 265 dollars with Rochester firm and Ackerman jointly building, and Calvert bridge in Noble township for 386 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilchrist
Jacob Ackermann
Dempsey
William Steigely
Smith
Jacob Ackerman
Rochester Bridge Co
Rochester Concern
Ackerman
Calvert
Noble Township
Electric Bitters Restored Destitute Soldier's Health
Bedridden veteran J. J. Havens of Versailles Ohio suffered kidney disease for years. After trying doctors failed, Electric Bitters revived him and he claims he is on the road to complete recovery. The tonic is praised for liver kidney and stomach issues and sold for 50 cents by E. T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havens
Versailles
E. T. Scott
Rathbone Sisters Abolish Insurance at Louisville Session
The Rathbone Sisters discontinue their insurance feature after a paused resolution at the Louisville session. Paid premiums will be prorated to insured members after debts are settled. The insurance element, active since 1898, insured under 250 women, leaving the order now purely social.
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Rathbone Sisters
Louisville
Insane Patient Captured After Escape from Logansport Asylum
Burris Landis, a 32 year old patient who escaped Tuesday night from Logansport asylum, was found Thursday night in Stillwell near the home of Cal Travis. He had been deemed insane in this county two years ago and admitted to Longcliff asylum. He allegedly walked to Plymouth and La Porte before reaching Stillwell. sheriff notified and will return him to the asylum in a couple days. He is nonviolent and claims to be a Philippine war veteran with injuries.
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Burris Landis
Logansport
Stillwell
Longcliff
Plymouth
Laporte
Sheriff Craft
Cal Travis
Wives on a Tear In Goshen Warrants Issue
Four adults disappeared from Laporte on Monday night including Mrs. Vorhes and Mrs. Schroeder joined by two men William Casley and Emil Kniess. Warrants for adultery led to hearings in Laporte with all four bound over to the circuit court in $500 each.
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Goshen
Fred Vorhes
Laporte
William Casley
Omaha
Emil Kniess
Edwards Electric Headlight Company
Pittsburg
Vorhes
Henry Schroeder
Michigan City
A Boy's Wild 3ID for Life and Medicine Claim
A Leesville Indiana man Endured death's agonies from asthma and with family nearby rode 18 miles to obtain Dr King’s Naw Discovery for consumption and lung complaints. He reports instant relief and sound sleep after use. The product claims to treat consumption pneumonia bronchitis coughs colds and grip with guaranteed bottles 50 cents and one dollar. Trial bottle free at EF T Scott's Drug Store.
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EF. T. Scott’s
Scaffold Breaks Injuring Three On Swed ish Mission Roof
A scaffold failure on the roof of the Swedish Mission church in Cris man Porter county last Tuesday left Otho Johnson Swan Johnson and John Strom badly injured. Strom suffered a broken leg and other injuries while the Johnsons were also seriously hurt. All three remain in bed and bound to recover. Two other workers escaped unharmed.
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Crisman
Porter County
Otho
Swan Johnson
John Strom
Strom
Johnsons
Train fare list from Chicago to northern cities
Advertises low round trip fares from Chicago to St Paul Minneapolis and other points. Rates include 18 dollars to St Paul Minneapolis, 22 dollars to Superior and Duluth, 20.75 to Sault Ste Marie, 12.85 to Marquette with onsale dates in August and September. Through sleeping cars and complete service. tickets via home agent A H Waggener in Chicago.
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Chicago
Superior
Duluth
Sault Ste. Marie
Marquette
A. H. Waggener
Fifth Avenue
Til
Lightning Hits Farm Barn Near Laporte
Lightning struck L. Peer’s barn south of Laporte Thursday afternoon, burning the barn and its contents. The fire caused small insurance to cover the structure. The Boyd home in La Porte was struck with only slight damage.
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L. Peer
Laporte
T. H. Boyd
Injured Girls Moved to Loring Hospital for Care
After consultation with Dr Eads of Chicago and Dr Dobbins of Wheeler the attending physician decided to transfer Dessa Bushore and Bertha Beck to Loring hospital in Valparaiso. The girls were moved Friday and show slight improvement with hope for recovery.
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Eads
Chicago
Dobbins
Wheeler
Dessa Bushore
Bertha Beck
Loring Hospital
Valparaiso
Republicans Hold Large LaPorte County Convention
The LaPorte county Republican convention drew large crowds on Saturday with praise for Judge John O Richter who was renominated for the Laporte circuit court. Congressman Crumpscher urged the party to unite for a November victory and C J Robb was elected secretary. John Richter pledged modest future aims if re elected and W S Miller was unanimously nominated for prosecutor amid broad party support.
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Laporte
Grand Old Party
Judge Tuthill
C. J. Robb
S. J. Taylor
Crumpscher
10Th Indiana
Laporte Circuit
John O. Richter
John
Richter
Reverend George Link Wins County Clerk Nomination
Rev. George Link, a retired Lutheran minister, won the Republican nomination for Laporte County clerk by a slim margin over Milo Christie. Link was backed by his church and supporters, while Christie was praised for years of party service. The Indicator predicts Link’s election.
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George Link
Republican Workers
Link
Milo Christie
Laporte
Milo
Mr. Christie
Tecumseh Facing Mills Chief Nominated for Treasurer
Lewis R. Cass, Tecumseh Facing Mills superintendent at Michigan City, keeps a unanimous bid for treasurer. Wm. Walton of Laporte was pressured to run but declined at the last moment. Cass is hailed as a first class businessman and will receive strong hometown support on election day toward victory.
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Lewis R. Cass
Tecumseh
Michigan City
Wm. Walton
Laporte
Billy
Cass
Plumbeck Nominated for Recorder in Laporte Race
William Plumbeck of Laporte receives the nomination for recorder against Major Aurand. The amiable Billy will press his opponent Nelse McCurdy and jockey Nelson in the political trot.
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William Plumbeck
Laporte
Major Aurand
Billy
Nelse McCurdy
Plumbeck
Nelson
Theron F. Miller Son of Michigan City Official
Theron F. Miller, son of a former Michigan City superintendent, is noted in local records. The item highlights family ties to city education leadership and suggests Miller’s significance in community mentions.
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Theron F. Miller
Michigan City
Bartholomew Named as Candidate for Representative
The selection of W. W. Bartholomew for representative is praised as a happy thought. Bartholomew a veteran Michigan City businessman enjoys broad goodwill and confidence across the city and county. He is upright, energetic, and capable of an effective canvass, likely to win at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Bartholomew
Bartholomew
Michigan City
Smutzer Wins Sheriff Race On First Ballot In Michigan City
Albert Smutzer of Michigan City surprised rivals Ed Ethrington and Nick Phillipp with a late surge on the first ballot to secure a majority. A twenty year veteran of Alf. Earl, Smutzer is widely popular and his election is confidently anticipated.
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Albert Smutzer
Michigan City
Ed Ethrington
Nick Phillipp
Smutzer
Alf
Earl
Michigan City youth Hubert Phillips named surveyor nominee
Hubert Phillips of Michigan City was nominated for surveyor with Dr Gray of LaPorte as coroner and John T. Terry of Noble Township as commissioner in the slate announced for county offices.
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Hubert Phillips
Michigan City
Dr.Gray
Laporte
John T. Terry
Noble Township
Pneumonia treatment cited by Dr. C J Bishop
Dr C J Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports Foley's Honey and Tar used in three severe pneumonia cases with good results in every case Refuse substitutes For sale by E T Scott
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C. J. Bishop
Agnew, Mich
Foley
E. T. Scott
Hoosier Boys in Korea Start Fortunes Again
The Goshen News Times reports that Indiana youths from Columbia City built a mining venture in Korea a decade ago and prospered. Fred Deal Bert Stoner and Oscar Shinbeckler plan to return to Korea in September to continue seeking fortune as part of a growing Hoosier prospecting colony.
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Korea
Hermit Kingdom
Goshen
Columbia City
Fred Deal
Bert Stoner
Fortune
Oscar Shinbeckler
Foley's Honey and Tar Praised by New Jersey Editor
M. T. Lynch editor of the Philipsburg Daily Post extols Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, saying nothing beats it for his family and noting it is sold by E. T.
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M. T. Lynch
Philipsburg, N. J
Daily Post
Foley
E. T. Scott
A Study in Nuisances
A brief provocation from Klamath Falls Washington Republican compares a small skunk to a long tongued gossip. The skunk’s sting harms few, while the gossiper poisons a town and escapes punishment. The writer prefers the skunk to the gossiper.
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Klamath Falls
Wash
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Blood Remedy
Local applications cannot reach the seat of disease. Catarrh is a constitutional ailment and must be treated internally. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken by mouth and claimed to purify blood and affect mucous surfaces. It is described as a legitimate prescription, not a quack medicine, with testimonials available. Pills also recommended, sold for 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
ToLebo
Special School Supplies Sale At Scott's
Special sale of school supplies announced at Scott's store. Includes discounts on notebooks pencils and backpacks for students and families. Sale details not fully listed.
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Scott's
Poverty's Abyss and Britain's War Budget Debate
The piece critiques Britain's fiscal crisis and high wartime spending, citing Leslie's Weekly and Jack London. It claims 70 percent of Britons face poverty while the government pursues larger military outlays, totaling over 300 million dollars for the coming year. It condemns ongoing war preparations amid domestic misery.
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Leslie
Merry
England
Jack London
London
Great Britain
Valley View man cured by Foley's Kidney Cure
J J Cox of Valley View Kentucky says kidney trouble left his feet swollen to an immense size and confined him to bed. He reports that doctors offered no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure was prescribed, and he was made well. Sold by E T Scott.
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J.J. Cox
Valley View
Foley
E. T. Scott
Narrow escape as Miss Alma Bavis halts fall from courthouse tower
Miss Alma Bavis and companions accessed the courthouse tower where a steel ceiling panel gave way. She clung to a jagged edge 22 feet above the court room floor until Harry Kabrich and Janitor Taylor pulled her to safety. She was shaken but unharmed.
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Court House
Alma Bavis
H. W. Henry Place
Miss Davis
Harry Kabrich
Taylor
Youg
Ross Divorce Case Heard in Superior Court
The Ross divorce case aired Wednesday in the superior court with the wife Lucy Ross contesting. The plaintiff alleges neglect of household duties and that the children were forced to seek boarding to obtain food while the railroader father was away. The defendant claims the plaintiff was cruel and insulted her with bad names.
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Ross
Lucy Ross
I exchange coal for cash. J. Dol man.
A brief item notes an exchange of coal for cash involving individual J Dolman. Details are sparse in the readable text.
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J. Dolman
The Calloused Hands Poem of Toil and Craft
Poem extols the value of hands on work over art by brush or book. It praises builders and laborers who clear space, erect structures, and toil in heat and cold. The verse favors communal labor and the enduring mark of craftsmanship in bridges, temples, walls, and streets.
Mrs Minerva Marston Dies On Pan Handle Train
Mrs Minerva Marston a Tr. resident of Kouts died suddenly of heart disease on a Pan Handle train Sunday morning while en route to Chicago to reside with a relative. She boarded the train about 7 20 and soon fainted. an inquest was held at Hebron. The funeral is planned for Kouts.
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Minerva Marston
Kouts
Mrs Louisa Loetz Dies at 77 in LaPorte Home
Mrs. Louisa Loetz aged 77 died at her LaPorte residence on Friday. She was born in Mecklenburg Germany and came to this country as a young woman.
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Louisa Loetz
LaPorte
Mecklenburg
Germany
Wanatah Woman Rose Gruse Dies at 22 After Illness
Rose Gruse daughter of Mr and Mrs Roman Gruse of Wanatah died August 25 after several months illness aged 22.
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Rose Gruse
Roman Gruse
Wanatah
Mastodon Graveyard Unearthed Near Athens
At the George Rouch farm southeast of Athens workers recovered a large mastodon skeleton from a swampy ditch. The head measures 2 by 4 feet and tusks reach four feet. eight wagonloads have been moved to the Rouch residence. The find is among the largest mastodons uncovered in the region and may form a notable mount.
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George Rouch
Athens
Rouch Feter Feece
Rouch Residence
Rochester Sentinel
On the Way Large Consignment of Fitts Burg Wire
Forbes announces a large consignment of Fitts burg and American woven wire fence arriving with greatly reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
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LaPorte County
Miller
Hoosier Boys
New Jersey
Argus-Bulletin
Mastodom
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