Powell Recites Early History of Laporte County
Charles G. Powell writes from the Laporte Republican recounting his 1840 examination of Laporte County. He recalls Route from Door Village to Wellman and Cyrus Heaton's homestead, describing rough log houses, shakes roofs, cold lofts, and hardships of settlers as weather and lack of comforts defined daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Powell
Laporte Republican
Laporte County
Laporte
Clinton Township
Mr. Powell
New Baptist Church
Door Village
Lewis Wilkinson
Beaver Dam
New Durham Inn
James Vannatta
Nickerson
Michigan
Fearful Odds Against Him
Bedridden and destitute old soldier J. J. Havens of Vercailes O tried Electric Bitters after kidney troubles defied doctors. The remedy put him on his feet quickly and he says he is on the road to complete recovery. Best on earth for liver and bowel complaints. 50c guaranteed by E. T. Scott.
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J. J. Havens
Vercailes
E. T. Scott
Boy's 18 Mile Dash for Life With Doctor King Medicine
A Leesville Indiana man endured deadly asthma but gained instant relief and sleep after using Dr King’s New Discovery for throat and lung trouble. The tale recalls marvels against consumption pneumonia bronchitis and coughs with guaranteed bottles and free trials at E T Scotte drug store.
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E. T. Scotte Drug Store
Local notes from the Lake Station area and surrounding towns
Community items report visitors and family visits from Lake Station Michigan City Valparaiso LaPorte and nearby towns. Highlights include marriages shifts, school openings, fair attendance and a few personal notices among residents. several names appear with brief updates.
Indiana State Fair Monoa Half Fare Ticket Sale
Monoa will sell tickets to Indianapolis at half price for the state fair. Tickets go on sale September 14 to 18 with a final limit on September 19. Tickets are available through the Indianapolis account.
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Indianapolis
Chicago genealogist arrives in Westville to collect history
Roscie Clinebell a genealogist and biographer for Lewis Publishing Co arrives in Westville to gather genealogical and historic data for The Twentieth Century History and Genealogical Record of Laporte County Indiana. Rev E D Daniels named local historian. residents urged to assist in documenting New Durham township.
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Roscie Clinebell
Chicago
Lewis Publishing Co
Westville
Laporte County
Indiana
E. D. Daniels
Clinebell
New Durham Township
New Prairie Township Created In Hanna County Split
Commissioners divided Hanna township after a petition by residents, forming Prairie township with Davidson named trustee. The south Hanna portion becomes Prairie, about the size of Hudson with around one hundred voters. Hanna remains large with over one hundred fifty voters. The split follows a school fight over trustee discrimination and travel burdens for distant pupils. Funeral notices recall the death of Mrs. Jennie Garland Stewart Boyesen in Laporte.
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Hanna Township
Davidson
Hanna
Hudson
Laporte County
Laporte
Jennie Garland Stewart Boyesen
Barry
Wilmette
Ill
Ralph
Norman Boyesen
Asheville
N. C
Westville
E. D. Daniels
Pine Lake Cemetery
Laporte Argus Bulletin
Woman Credits Foley’s Kidney Cure With Cure
Mrs Raymond Conner of Shelton Washington says kidney trouble for years resisted medical help until Foley’s Kidney Cure gave immediate relief and she now considers herself cured. She adds she cannot pay too much for Foley’s Kidney Cure.
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Raymond Conner
Shelton, Wash
Foley
How to Grow Height The New York Press Advice
The New York Press parodies height gain guidance for a young man. It jokes that beans may aid growth as giants in Maine eat them, then quips about dangerous methods like tying cannon balls to ankles and sleeping with weights. It ends with absurd sleep positions to purportedly influence stature.
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New York
Maine
Man Recovers After Kidney Cure Relief
J. J. Cox of Valley View describes severe kidney trouble that left him bedridden with feet swollen to immense size. After doctors failed to help, Foley's Kidney Cure restored his health and he could work again. sold by all druggists.
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J. J. Cox
Valley View, By
Foley
Pneumonia treatment endorsement by Dr. J C Bishop
Dr J C Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports using Foley s Honey and Tar in three very severe pneumonia cases with good results in every case. He urges refusing substitutes and notes the product is sold by all druggists.
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J.C. Bishop
Agnew, Mich
Foley
Stomach Trouble Relief Promised by Tablets
D L Beach of Clover Nook farm Greenfield Mass reports four years of stomach trouble improved after using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. He recommends the remedy and notes it is sold by E T Scott for 25 cents.
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D. L. Beach
Clover Nook Farm
Greenfield Mass
Chamberlain
E. T. Scott
Life Pill Promises Gentle Fixes for Health
An ad touts Dr. Kings New Life Pill as a strict law for life guiding proper living. It claims abuse causes organ derangements like concupation, headseice or liver trouble and promises quick re adjustment. Sold for 25c at K T Scotts store with a note on a comical opera house appearance by Jesysha Daw’s Family Album.
Will of James Leonard Probate Reveals 4350 Acre Estate
The will probate on Saturday assigns life interests in 1000 acres to Eva Newman with reversion to her children, names Grace Leonard with a life interest, and divides the remaining personal and real estate among Mrs. Leonard Eva Newman and Miss Leonard. Mrs. Leonard serves as executrix and Grace Leonard’s guardian for an estate totaling 4350 acres plus stock and other property.
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Lela Cathcart
Michigan City
Merrick Baird
Gaylord Jessup
Peter Smith
Illinois
Geo. Smith
A. W. Coles
Plymouth
LaPorte
Mary Medaris
Chicago
E. Brooks
Ada
Valpo
Reynolds
W. B. McCord
Carrie Welch
Grace Herrold
Cory Henton
Westville
Will Garwood
James Leonard
Eva Newman
Grace Leonard
Leonard
Saloon Counts by Indiana Counties in 1903
The State Bureau of Statistics reports 4704 saloons in Indiana for the year ending January 1 1903, up from 4695. Largest totals are Marion 552, Lake 269, Laporte 104, Porter 37, with Ohio County the smallest at 4.
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State Bureau of Statistics
Laporte County
Porter
Lake
Marion County
Ohio County
Woman Dies After Hotel Scandal in South
Mrs Boyesen, near recovery from illness, faced a false theft accusation at a Southern hotel. A blind search of her trunks exposed her to public ridicule and scandal, though no evidence was found. The suit for damages against the hotel owner followed. she died before resolution.
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Janie Stewart Boyesen
Asheville
N.C
Lulu Morgan
Womer
Dr. Morgan
Morris
Spartanburg
S. C
Philanthropic figure remembered for artistry and writing
The obituary notes a woman famed for philanthropy and an artistic temperament. She was an accomplished musician and author of numerous compositions and poems for private circulation. A keen travel writer, she supported herself through writings before marriage. She is survived by two sons.
Foley's Honey and Tar Heals Lungs, Wood Resident Says
A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana recalls severe lung hemorrhages years ago. After ineffective treatment from several physicians he began Foley's Honey and Tar and reports his lungs are now sound. He recommends it for advanced lung trouble. Sold by all druggists.
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A. M. Ake
Wood
Ind
Foley
Westchester Man Rescued After Overnight Tree Shelter
Hobson Hamilton of Westchester township Porter county slept in a tree while walking from home to his sweetheart on Sunday evening. A gentleman cow helped draw the alarm as a search party located him about 10 o clock the following morning and freed him.
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Hobson Hamilton
Westchester Township
Porter County
Sunday Evenin
Remarkable Record for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
The remedy has a thirty year track record with millions of bottles sold and used at home for croup. It claims a perfect cure history in reported cases and can be given at first signs of hoarseness or croaking cough. It contains no opium and is safe for babies and adults. sold by E. T. Scott.
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E. T. Scott
Death of W A Eaheart prominent Shackelford figure
From Albany News Shackelford county we learn of the death of W A Eaheart at 2 a m after a year of illness. He served as county and district clerk for Shackelford county and earlier as county surveyor and merchant. He left a wife and five children and is mourned by many friends.
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Albany News
Albany
Shackelford
W.A. Eaheart
Doub Jess
W.A. Eahart
Shackelford County
W. A. iZa
Ife
Life saved by Chamberlains Colic cholera remedy
R. L. Byer a famed town cooper credits Chamberlains Colic cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after a month of bilious dysentery resisted by doctors. He reports immediate relief after using the remedy. B T Scott Hancock Md sells it.
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R. L. Byer
Chamberlain
B. T. Little
Hancock, Md
B. T. Scott
Rathbone Sisters Schedule Jerusha Daws Family Album Exhibit
M Zeola Hershey oversees the event as the Rathbone Sisters plan an exhibition of Jerusha Daws Family Album. The organizer specializes in old fashioned entertainments and handles arrangements.
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Rathbone Sisters
Jerusha Daws
M. Zeola Hershey
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Powell
Blake
Lake Station
John Herrold
J. F. Wickersham
M. E
South Bend
Mr. Hillman
Stillwell
Kinne
Ole Olson
Adelbert Maxwell
D. A. Rodgers
Monon
Rose Herrold
Willie Case
Willie
Jock Cathcart
New One Prairie
Mars
Boyesen
Opera House
Jesysha Daws
W. A. Eaheart
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