Northwest Indiana Methodist conference elects Ogden secretary
The northwest Indiana conference elected Rev. H. N. Ogden of Cincinnati as secretary and adopted thanks to Rev. J. A. Maxwell. It reports not enough young men applying for ministry. The meeting set to meet in Michigan City next year with Valparaiso district appointments listed for many towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Indiana
H. N. Ogden
Cincinnatti
J. A. Maxwell
South Bend
Terre Haute
Northwest Conference of the Methodist Church
Michigan City
Valparaiso
East
Chicago
S.B. Town
Monon
D. A. Rodgers
Morocco
J. L. Greenway
Remington
C. W. Pestill
Rensselaer
H. L. Kindig
K Reynolds
Israel Hatten
Star City
A. L. Clark
H. L Davis
Wanstah and
Wanstah and Hanna, A. S.warriner; Westville, T. IE. Ballard
Wheatfield
Wheeling
O. L
Chivington
Whiting
Jesse D Hickman
Winamac
A. J. Waller
Wolcott
F.C. Taylor
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Pills Promote Cure
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. Internal remedies reach the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and prescribed by physicians. It blends tonics and blood purifiers to treat the disease. Testimonials offered, price 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
ToLeno
Want Prison Contract System Abolished at Reform School
W H Whittaker superintendent of the Jeffersonville reformatory tells prison board of plans to abolish the contract system and convert the reform school into a large trade and general education institution for prisoners. He argues education over earnings, notes current literacy gaps and the need to repurpose about $75 000 annual contracts toward schools.
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W. H. Whittaker
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Whittaker
Black Hills excursion rates from Chicago
Land return from Chicago daily via the Chicago & North-Western Ry to Hot Springs Deadwood and Lead priced at 27.50 to 30.70 with 8 D noted. Information and tickets available from home agents. Illustrated Black Hills booklet with map mailed for 4 cents to W B Kuickern Chicago.
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Chicago
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Black Hills
West
W. B. Kuiekern
Tramps Try Train Hold Up in Elkhart Yard
Eight tramps beat the conductor in a yard dispute and seized a Lake Shore freight train near Elkhart Indiana. They ran the train west of the city before police pursued and subdued them at the station. Suspects named Daniel Shields of Buffalo and Charles Andrews of Toledo.
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Elkhart
Ind
Lake Shore
Edwards
Daniel Shields
Buffalo
Chas, Andrews
Toledo
Boy’s 18 Mile Ride Saves Life With New Discovery
A Leesville Indiana boy, surrounded by family fearing death, rode 18 miles to fetch Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. The medicine allegedly halted asthma pain and brought sleep and relief, with bottles 50 cents to a dollar and a free trial at E T Scotts Drug Store.
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E. T. Scott’s
Dam lowered brings two tons of fish to Springfield
The Hanson's mill dam in Springfield township was cut on Monday forenoon to allow abutment work for a new bridge. The draining water drew crowds hoping for fish and two tons were reported hauled away, including black bass and sun fish.
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Michigan City Dispatch
Hanson’s Mill
Springfield Township
Railroad Fares To Midwest Destinations Announced
The Northwestern Line offers Chicago to St Paul Minneapolis round trip at 18 dollars with return, 22 dollars to Superior and Duluth, 20.75 dollars to Sault Ste Marie, and 12.85 dollars to Marquette with dates on sale August 2 16 and September 6 20. Tickets and information via A H Waggener 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago Til.
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Chicago
Superior
Duluth
Sault Ste. Marie
Marquette
A. H. Waggener
Fifth Avenue
Til
Elkhart Fights Court House Plan in County Dispute
A heated battle in Elkhart County over 50 000 for court house improvements pits Elkhart against Goshen, the county seat. Elkhart favors a new building in the city while Goshen opposes, deploying top legal talent to block or modify the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
County Council
Elkhart
Goshen
Fearful odds against him ends in recovery tale
Bedridden and destitute veteran J. J. Havens of Versailles Ohio suffered kidney disease for years. He found relief after using Electric Bitters and now declares he is on the road to complete recovery. The tonic is praised as best for liver and kidney troubles and stomach and bowel complaints, priced 50 cents and guaranteed by E. T. Scott Druggist.
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J. J. Havens
Versailles
E. T. Scott
Foley's Honey and Tar touted for pneumonia treatment
Dr. C. J. Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports using Foley's Honey and Tar 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
Judge McMahan Orders All Defendants to Testify in Divorce Cases
Lake circuit court at Crown Point durant Saturday ruled that all defendants in divorce cases must appear as witnesses. The clerk will subpoena defendants, ending default decrees and allowing the judge to hear both sides. With 30 to 40 divorce cases on the docket, officials hope this reduces filings.
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Judge McMahan
South Dakota
W.C. McMahan
The
Lake Circuit Court
Crown Point
Robbery and assault case tied to Lake County court
In Superior Court a robbery and assault on Miss Pearson near Aetna is detailed with two suspects H A Merrill and R A Watrons captured at Dune Park. The case blends with juror selections for three Joyce family suits against the Pennsylvania Railroad and Michigan Central, while other proceedings include a demurrer in Harter vs CI&L Railroad and a Colclesser assault appeal from Justice Scook. The victim remains in serious condition and suspects await sheriff transport to Crown Point.
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Millers
Dune Park
Aetna
Lake County
Crown Point
Aetna Powder Company
Mary Joyce
Martin Joyce
David Barry
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Superior Court
Laporte County
Pennsylvania
Joseph Oliver
Marion E. Carver
Joseph G. Mehl
W. C. Shoemaker
Eli R. Hart
L. O. Hager
D. F. Birchim
J.C
Charles Middledorf
J. H. Peters
Nicholas Sellers
John F. Rickert
Charles Barney
John C. Werner
William W. Finley
Jacob A. Eaton
Fred Freeland
B. PF. Veal
F. J. Wright
Frank H. Reed
William Meese
William F. Deoberg
David Good
Stephen W. Lower
James S. Long
Charles R. Baird
J F. Cathcart
William F. Pusch
Hiram O. Weller
Joyce
South Chicago
Pennsylvania Company
Ohio
State of
Indiana
Aaron Colclesser
James DeWolfe
F. M. Harter
Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railroad Company
Laporte
Indianapolis
Colclosser
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Health Harmony
A terse boast promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle thorough aid to restore bodily balance. The ad claims irregular living causes organ derangement and symptoms such as constipation and liver trouble. Available for 252 at E T Scotts Drug Store.
Death at a Crossing on Lake Shore Train No 35
Fred Waack was killed instantly when his buggy was struck by Lake Shore train No 35 at the Tipton street crossing in Laporte. The horse died and the buggy was wrecked. Waack, a farm worker for George Parkhouse, had stopped to visit his parents near New Buffalo Michigan. He left the livery barn with a horse and buggy and drove onto the crossing as gates failed to obstruct. The skull was crushed and major injuries reported. He leaves three brothers and five sisters.
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Lake Shore
Tipton Street
Laporte
Fred Waack
Waack
George Parkhouse
John Marr
Frederick Waack
New Buffalo
Mich
Wasck
E. A. Ailey
Berrien County
New Jersey Editor Praises Foley's Honey and Tar
M. T. Lynch editor of the Philipsburg Daily Post attests that Foley's Honey and Tar is the best cough and cold remedy for his family. He declares no other medicine matches its quality and notes it is sold by E T. in the area.
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M. T. Lynch
Philipsburg, N. J
Daily Post
Foley
E T. Scott
Assault and Battery Verdict in Indiana Case
Col closser jumped from his buggy and struck Mr. DeWolfe leading to charges of assault and battery, jury found the defendant guilty with a $1 fine and $11 costs. Indiana petit larceny case of Frank Majinski followed. Separations and alimony affidavits in Mollie Rotzien vs Charles Rotzien show Rotzien claiming $350 already paid and financial limits due to a farm worth 8500 and debts of 450. he asserts ability to support but not pay alimony.
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Colclosser
DeWolfe
State of
Indiana
Frank Majinski
Colelesser
Mollie Rotzien
Charles F. Rotzien
Charles Rotzien
Molly Rotzien
Rotzien
Coolspring
Burglar Proof Safe Installed at State Bank Building
The burglar proof safe for the new State Bank building in Valparaiso was completed after two weeks of assembly by experts. The steel vault weighs about 72 tons, costs 10 000 dollars, and two doors each eight tons. Cashier Nappnau learns its complex functions as the bank prepares to open within 30 days. Mrs. Ritter, mother of Mrs. J D Ehretsman of Wheeler, died September 6 at 68, with funeral at James Cemetery after a service by Rev P Claussen.
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State Bank
Nappnau
Pinney
Beaver Dam Social Notes And Local Visits
The W E C ladies entertained the Chesterton Corps with a fine dinner and music. D Neacher has reshingled his house. A large group attended a party at Joel Dolman’s. The M E church ladies earned about eighteen dollars at an exchange sale in Laporte. Roy McKellips and wife visited Michigan. Mrs. Fisher visited her aunt Mrs. Flood. Mrs. Brown of Morgan Prairie stayed with her daughter Mrs. Flood. Chas Selkirk and James Herrold family spent Sunday at D McKellips. arrie Doolittle of Kingsbury visited her aunt Mrs Standiford. Mrs. Smith of Chicago stayed with her daughter Mrs. Herbert Cathcart. Mrs. Kate Standiford planned a visit with her son Malcomb. Orville Edmond and family returned from Lowell Indiana.
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W. E.C
Chesterton Corps
Taylor
D. Neacher
Joel Dolman
Carl Hixon
Hope
N.D
Lon McKellips
Hank Rehm
M. E. Church
Laporte
Roy McKellips
Michigan
Mrs. Fisher
Porter County
F. Flood
Chas. Selkirk
Beatty’s Cornere
James Herrold
D. McKellips
Arrie Doolittle
Kingsbury
Minerva Standiford
Tragic Nickel Plate Crossing Victims Die Or Linger
Miss Beck dies at Loring hospital in Valparaiso after injuries from the Aug 25 Nickel Plate crossing accident. She was 17, daughter of Mrs. Jane Beck. Another victim Miss Bushore remains unconscious with feared brain injury if she survives.
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Miss Beck
Loring Hospital
Valparaiso
Jane Beck
Miss Bushore
Laporte Resident Chas A Lindgren Dies at 67
Chas A Lindgren aged 67 longtime Laporte resident died Sunday after several weeks illness. He came from Sweden in 1863 and settled in Laporte years later. He worked in copper and grocery business for many years. Survived by wife Mrs J W Leroy and four children Walter Arthur Orrin Lindgren.
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Chas. A. Lindgren
Laporte
Sweden
Beccame
J. W. Leroy
Walter
Arthur
Orrin Lindgren
Purdy Houch Dead at Lincoln Township Home
Purdy Houch died at his Lincoln township residence on September 7. Survived by five children Nelson of Omaha Joseph of LaPorte Mrs Mary Burnett of Kansas Mrs Ela Plakey of Iowa and Mrs Arvilla Brewer of North Dakota. Born in Porter county he lived in Lincoln township sixty years.
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Purdy Houch
Lincoln Township
Nelson
Omaha
Joseph
Laporte
Mary Burnett
Kansas
Ela Plakey
Iowa
Arvilla Brewer
North Dakota
Houch
Porter County
Mrs Cornelius Drew Dies After Long Illness Near Valparaiso
Mrs Cornelius Drew aged 67 died at her home five miles north of Valparaiso after a protracted illness. Her husband, who preceded her in death by a few days, had funeral services Sunday.
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Cornelius Drew
Valparaiso
Local Obituaries in Porter County Make Mourning Notes
Mrs Emma Johnson age 59 dies at home in Morgan township Porter county on Sept 7. Longtime Porter county resident. Mrs Matt Jones wife of Valparaiso city marshal dies Sept 7 at home from asthma after two weeks illness. Mrs Wm Davidson 66 dies at daughter Mrs G G Sherwoods home in Valparaiso Sunday. Mrs ES Smith wife of Rev Smith of Union Mills dies at Holy Family hospital Laporte Tuesday evening.
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Emma Johnson
Morgan Township
Porter County
Matt Jones
Jones
Valparaiso
E.S. Smith
Rev. Smith
Union Mills
Holy Family Hospital
Laporte
Laporte Faces Saloon Row at Piano Plant
Laporte fights a proposed Pabst saloon near Hobart M. Cable’s new piano factory. Cable opposes a city license, Loetz seeks court order for one, threatening to move the plant to Freeport if licensed. The dispute pits local government against a major employer and could affect about 250 workers.
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Laporte
Hobart M. Cable
Carl Loetz
Pabst Brewing Company
Cable
Loetz
Pabst Company
Freeport
Iic
Mnots
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Minneapolis
Court House
McMahan
New Jersey
Beaver Dam
Mrs. Brown
Morgan- Prairie
Mrs. F. Flood
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Herbert Cathcart
Kate Standiford
Malcomb
Orville Edmond
Lowell
Wm. Davidson
G. G. Sherwood
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