Clergy Appointments and Honors From Indiana Conference
Presiding elder D M Wood led assignments for Valparaiso district with many appointments across Indiana towns including Valparaiso Hammond and Michigan City. Rev Rodgers moves to Monon and gains praise for church benevolences while Rev Smock arrives from Rossville. Dr Wood seeks 1000 grant for Indiana Harbor church. Brooke retires as presiding elder with tribute from Bishop Joyce and district ministers. South Bend Tribune notes 60 churches and 5 000 to 6 000 members with three new buildings last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presiding Elder
D. M. Wood
Valparaiso
H. L. Davis Wheeler
O. J
Civyington
Hebron
J. C. Crewel
Chesterton
J. T. Stilford
Michigan City
S. C. Town
Macon
D. A. Rogers
Medaryville
S. C. Taylor
Morocco
J. L. Greenway
North Judson
J. D. Hickman
Crown Point
J. M. Brown
East
Chicago
J. M. Middleton
Francesville
GIF
Cramer
Laporte
Alfred Kummer
Goodland
J.3. Campbell
Hammond
W. Wood
Robart— Dunning Idle
Indiana Harbor
A. H. Lawerence
Kentland
J. C. Martin
Rensselaer
C. A. Brooke
iLeRoy
A. C. Northrop
Laporte Circuit
J. J. Thompson
Westville
C. O. Smock
Rolling Prairie
Harvey Waite
Door Village
William Davis
Rodgers
Monon
Rv. Rodgers
Smock
Rossville
Frankfort
D. M.wood
Church Extension
Tondiana Harbor
Wood
Lafayette
Nifais
Ooyce
Northwest Conference
Joyce
Brooke
Isaac Dale
Samuel Beck
Preachers’ Aid Society
J. H. Cissel
A Boy's Wild Ride for Life
A family feared for a boy's life as he rode 18 miles to reach Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption and lung ailments. The letter claims instant relief and cure for asthma, coughing, and related dangers, with guaranteed bottles and free trial at E. T. Scotts drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Scotts Drug Store
New Jersey Editor Praises Foley's Honey and Tar
M. T. Lynch editor of the Philips burg Daily Post lauds Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds in his family. He extols its effectiveness and notes it is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipsburg Daily Post
Foley
Police raid nets machines and dens during carnival
Twenty Mishawaka officers confiscated fifty nickel in the slot machines in a big carnival operation. The raids followed action by church groups and the annex Christian association. Six roulette dens were cleared last Monday night and beer gardens and German villages were closed on Wednesday night amid threats of violence against church spies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Methodist Church
Annex Christian Association
Fearful Odds Against Him Turn to Recovery with Bitters
An aged soldier from Versailles Ohio, bedridden and destitute due to kidney disease, found relief after using Electric Bitters. He reports rapid improvement and claims to be on the road to complete recovery. The remedy is praised for liver and bowel issues and sold for 50 cents by E T Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havens
Versailles
E. T. Scott
Monon Bus to Indiana State Fair Half Fare Tickets
The Monon will sell tickets to Indianapolis for the state fair at half fare. Tickets go on sale September 14 to 18 with a final limit September 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon
Indianapolis
Local notes on crops visitors and moves in Chesterton
Burdick reports splendid corn. Mrs Soper improves. C Shanks from Chesterton visited Chas Frame. Grandma Cain recovering. Chancy Frame hauled apples to Valparaiso but apple sales are dull. O J Sackman visited Chicago. Geo Cornell, long time local laborer, moved to Chesterton and entered the O’d Central house hotel business. F A Gust spent Sunday at Clear Lake with Hollar family and White Pigeon visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Frame
Valparaiso
O. J. Sackman
Chicago
Geo. Cornell
Chesterton
O'd Central House
F. A. Gust
Clear Lake
C. E. Hollar
Wm. Whiteman
Wm. Whiteman and Mrs.Whiteman
White Pigeon
Michigan
Judge spars with Bednarwach over wife beating sentence
In South Bend Judge Feldman spared jail time for Ignatz Bednarwach citing family support needs and stated he would lash him if possible. Bednarwach’s wife did not prosecute and the case proceeded without imprisonment. Other local notes mention August Wiseman visiting Michigan City, Justice Reynolds in Chicago, and community activities including a new school term, building projects, and residents visiting relatives from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignatz Bednarwach
Feldman
South Bend
Bednarwach
August Wiseman
Michigan City
Justice Reynolds
Chicago
E. S. Dillbrenner
Herman Sarbenske
Ida Rachtanwah
Joe Barah
Joe Armling
Chesterton
Kidney Cure Restores Valley View Man to Health
J. J. Cox of Valley View describes severe kidney trouble that left his feet swollen and bedridden. He credits Foley's Kidney Cure with restoring his health and says he could work again. the remedy was sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Cox
Valley View, By
Foley
Stomach Trouble Prompt Testimony Brings Tablet Endorsement
Greenfield Massachusetts farmer D. L. Beach reports four years of stomach trouble and says a box of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets improved his condition after partial use. He urges others with stomach issues to try the tablets, priced 25 cents, sold by E. T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Beach
Clover Neck Farm
Greenfield Mass
Chamberlain
E. T. Scott
Kidney Cure Relief Reported by Mrs Conner
Mrs Raymond Conner of Shelton Washington says kidney trouble plagued her for years and doctors could not help. After using Foley's Kidney Cure she felt relief from the first dose and believes she is cured, praising the remedy highly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Conner
Shelton, Wash
Foley
Crops Advance as Corn Matures Amid Frost Worries
Farmers report rapidly maturing corn with promising yields unless frost arrives. Several local residents plan attendance at Porter County fair this week. Wim Bobland arrived from La Porte last Monday. Fred Sprangler offered 40 cents per bushel for December January corn. Mr and Mrs Charley Sears visited kin in Porter County last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Alexander hosted relatives earlier this week. School opened last Monday with Miss Ethel Lee as teacher. Mr and Mrs Clayton Cites welcomed a daughter born Sept 7. Miss Cora Sears resigned from Lowenstine store to stay home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter County
Wim. Bobland
Laporte
Fred Sprangler
Charley Sears
Dowds Celebrate Silver Wedding Near Jackson Center
Mr and Mrs C E Dowd near Jackson Center celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on Tuesday night with over a hundred guests. Refreshments were served and they received a number of handsome presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Dowd
Jackson Center
Pastor Parker Called to Laporte First Baptist Church
The First Baptist church of Laporte extends a call to Prof. Clarke R. Parker from Franklin College Indiana to fill the pastorate left vacant by Dr. George Caleb Moor. Moor will serve at Champaign North beginning the first Sunday in October. Parker is expected to accept and begin duties soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Laporte
Clarke R. Parker
Franklin College
Franklin
Ind
George Caleb Moor
First
Champaign
Parker
A Remarkable Record for Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has served for over thirty years with millions of bottles sold and used as a standard treatment for croup in many homes. No reported failure to cure, effective when hoarseness or croppy cough first appears, pleasant to take, contains no opium, and safe for babies as for adults. Sold by E. T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Scott
His Life Saved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Diarroea Remedy
R L Byer a well known cooper of this town says Chamberlain's Colic cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved his life last summer after a month of bilious dysentery. It gave him immediate relief says B T Little Hancock Md For sale by E K Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Byer
Chamberlain
B. T. Little
Hancock, Md
EK. T. Scott
State Tax Levy For 1903 To Be Collected In 1904
The 1903 state levy is 302 cents per valuation with 50 cents per poll. Distributions include State revenue 9c per $100, school 11c per $100, benevolent 5c, debt sinking 3c, educational 23c. the education fund allotment: State University 4-11, Purdue 4-11, Terre Haute Normal 3-11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Benevolent Institution Fund
State Debt Sinking Fund
State Educational Institution Fund
State University
Purdue University
State Normal School
Terre Haute
Life and health through Dr. Kings New Life Pills
The ad claims Life is governed by strict law and abuse causes pain. Irregular living causes organ derangements leading to constipation headache or liver trouble. Dr Kings New Life Pills gently re adjusts the system and cost 25c at E T Scotts store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
E. T. Scott's
Elmer Van Buren Held Insane for Cigarette Addiction
Reports from a state commission say Elmer Van Buren is insane after Monday verdict by Justice Klockstein and doctors Mack Annis and Fahnestock. He is described as a cigarette fiend and liquor addict who believes he is playing baseball and refuses to eat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer van Buren
Justice Klockstein
Drs. Mack
Annis
Fahnestock
van Buren
LaPorte Herald
Indiana Ranks Third in Teacher Wages Among Western States
Indiana ranks third among ten western states in paying teachers. Wisconsin leads, Illinois second, Michigan below Indiana, Iowa near ninth, and Ohio tenth with male teachers at 35 dollars and women at 29 per month. Ohio has the lowest northern state male pay. Maine New Hampshire and Vermont pay women less. Iowa pays low wages in the valley but has fine school buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Wisconsin
Illinois
Michigan
Iowa
Ohio
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Mississippi Valley
Louisiana
Pneumonia Treatment Endorsement by Dr. Bishop
Dr. J. C. Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports Foley's Honey and Tar used in three severe pneumonia cases with good results in every instance. He recommends refusing substitutes and notes the product is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Bishop
Agnew, Mich
Foley
Michigan City Debates Paid Fire Department Plan
Both Michigan City dailies advocate a paid fire department for the city, urging voters to support a funded program. The editorials argue improved response, professional staffing, and long term cost efficiency as key benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Neighbor's kindness saves life with a remedy
Owe His Life to a Neighbor's Kindness reports Mr D P Daugherty of Mercer and Summers counties West Virginia survived severe diarrhea after a neighbor brought Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Two physicians offered little help before the bottle cured him within twenty four hours. For sale by KE T Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Daugherty
Mercer
Summer Countess
W. Va
Chamberlain
KE. T. Scott
Backlen Arnica Salve Promises Cure All Ailments
Backlen's Arnica Salve touted as globally famous for quick cures of cuts burns boils and sores. It claims superiority over all salves and balms with a money back guarantee and is priced at 25 cents at E. T. Scott, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Scott
Laporte County Charities Report Details County Institutions
Dr. R W Hartley reports on Laporte county children's guardians board annual findings for year ending August 15, 1903. Notable observations include clean hospitals and jail conditions, concerns over feeding tramps, and inspection of Mrs Work's Plymouth wards. Recommendations cover fire hose access, extra female helper, and jail ventilation. The six member board operates without compensation to supervise neglected and dependent children under 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R W. Hartley
Children's Board of Guardians
Laporte County
Board of Charities and Corrections
Alechlager
Craft
Miller
Michigan City
Laporte
Lungs Healed After Foley’s Hore Tar Treatment
A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana recalls years of lung hemorrhages and failing medical care before using Foley's Hore Tar. He credits the remedy with restoring his health and declares his lungs as sound as a bullet. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Ake
Wood
Ind
Foley
Land Sale in Davey Township to Fred G White
George C. Cook sold a tract of land in Davey Township to Fred G White for 9296 dollars. The deal records the transfer of property ownership and the amount involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Cook
Fred.g. White
Davey Township
Coldest Summer on Record Ends August With Cool Note
The summer of 1903 closed as the coldest on record per the weather bureau. June 1881 level, July near normal, August averaging 69.5 degrees, about two degrees below the prior August low. The season’s cool spell spoiled some tourism while delighting residents and mariners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Mrs Cora Pontifex Wins Gentlemen's Driving Class At County Fair
Thousands attended the county fair races as Mrs. Cora Pontifex and Tucker won the Gentlemen's Driving Class. Gold Standard failed to lower the track trotting record due to heavy track and wind. Sunday Girl clinched the 2:30 pace in three heats, while Wayne Chief won the Free-for-all trot heat. Exhibition mile fell short of the 2:08 mark, and Nutty won the Shetland pony dash. The association expects about $600 after expenses, with Friday attendance disappointing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Pontifex
Tucker
William Mc
George Castle
Chicago
Castle’s Bay Relding
Wayne
Sunday Girl
Greenwood
Orrline
Wayne Chief
Tims
Councilman Dick
William Mo
Mr. Pontifex
Tim
Tim Lewie
Holmes
Daisy V
Vorheer
Jennie Lee
Schadowsky
Nutty
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. E
New Jersey
C. Shanks
Chas. B. Frame
Grandma Cain
Mr. A. Heagermarch
C. R. Warren
Alonzo Cotton
Dallas Sarver
Here
Oscar Knol
Kouts
Wm. Cissna
John Laron
Bigelow
Cora Sears
Lowenstine
Backlen
Laporte County Charities
Kankakee
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