Plot to assassinate Nathan D. McCormick uncovered
Laporte reports a plot to kill Nathan D. McCormick a former sheriff by Edward Casker a paroled prisoner. Casker fled after threatening murder and was linked to a past larceny case and a suicide attempt while jailed. Sheriff Craft and deputies hunt for Casker now, as questions linger about motives and connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Nathan D. McCormick
Edward Casker
Reformatory St Jeffersonville
Casker
McCormick
Cacker
Craft
Harry McCormick
Conker
Jell
Lou McFarland
Jeffersonville
William Hood
A Remarkable Record of Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has sold millions of bottles over thirty years and remains a standard treatment for croup in homes. It reportedly cures every case and, if given at the first sign of hoarseness or croupy cough, can prevent the attack. It contains no opium and is suitable for babies to adults, sold by E. T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Scott
Jury actions and forthcoming arraignments in Circuit Court
The grand jury services will not be required. State's Attorney Breece will file affidavit and information against law violators confined in the county jail and they will be arraigned early in the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Lovi
Geo. M. Leliter
Charles Barney Julius Barnes
Edward Quinn Quainby Drollinger
Henry Bauch
John Garwood Jr
Joseph Benwell
H. E. Wadsworth Jacob Aernold Chas. B. Simmons
Breece
Stomach Trouble Prompts Tinkering with Tablets
D L Beach of Clover Nook Farm Greenfield Mass reports four years of stomach trouble. After buying Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets a few days ago he took part of them and feels much better. Sold by E T Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Beach
Clover Nook Farm
Greenfield Mase
Chamberlain
E. T. Scott
Westville horse Jareil sets pace at Porter County fair
The record from Valparaiso lists Jareil at the Porter County track with a 2:18 pace and a purse of 300. Jaren Gardner drives Nellie Necaont and Gaslight Forham, with Dr. Benney Pearce in the field. Times run 2:21 14 and 2:23.
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Westville Horse
Porter County
Jaren G
Gardner
Nellie Necaont
Gaslight
Forham
Benney
Pearce
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 very severe pneumonia cases with good results in every case. He refuses substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Bishop
Agnew, Mich
Foley
Reptile Jarred by Spartanburg Landlord’s Public Attack
A reader denounces landlord Harris of White Stone Springs Hotel Spartanburg SC for a murder cover up and public shaming. The letter accuses him of blackening a murdered woman’s name and threatening editors in Asheville Citizen. The writer likens him to a venomous snake and condemns his conduct and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Stone Springs
Spartanburg
South Carolina
Asheville
Harris
Local notes highlight moving and visiting residents
Dewey Delos Slater moved back. Miss Mary Medaris returned to Chicago. Wilbur Benson visits his mother. Families like Bartmess Hollenbeck Lumpkins Medaris and others travel or host events. A china shower honors the Henton family. Miss Maggie Smith suffers typhoid at Mrs. Greer’s Millers Station home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Medaris
Chicago
Wilbur Benson
Minnie Bartemes
Laporte
John Medaris
Holmesville
Hannah Hollenbeck I
Lew Davidson
Charley Lumpkins
Westville
Frank Garwoods
Will Huckins
EH. W. Paynes
Leo Glutz
Frank Benson
Henton
Mrs. T. Baird
James
John Herrolds
Frank Wickersham
E. T. Thomas
New Carlisle
Maggie Smith
Art Greer
Millers Station
Fearful Odds Against Him Beaten by Disease
An old soldier, bedridden and destitute from Versailles Ohio, suffered kidney disease for years. He tried Electric Bitters, which restored his health quickly. He now reports a complete recovery and praises the remedy as the best for liver and bowel complaints at 50 cents, guaranteed by E T Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havens
Versailes
E. T. Scott
Excursion Rates Via Monon and Francesville Fair
Travel offers for Indiana excursions include a Monon line trip to Crawfordville by Modern Woodmen of America members with one fare round trip and sale dates September 30 and October 1. Return by October 2. A Francesville street fair runs September 29 to October 2 with one fare round trip and a return limit October 3.
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Indiana State Log Rolling Alan
Woodmen of America
Crawfordville
Ind
Francesville
Dr King’s New Life Pill Ad Recommends Gentle Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pill as a gentle yet thorough remedy. It claims strict life law, promises to re-adjust irregular living to prevent constipation, headache, or liver trouble, and notes the price of 25 cents at E. T. Scott’s store.
Westward migrating army of rats terrifies Michigan towns
Letters described a vast band of rats moving west through Tekonsha Burlington and Athens. Some readers fear prophecy of disaster while others suspect the vermin are simply avoiding attention as Bro Bowser of the Chesterton Tribune is credited with drawing people away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Tekonsha
Burlington
Athens
Bro. Bowser
Chesterton Tribune
Lungs Restored by Foley's Honey and Tar Says Wood Man
A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana reports severe lung hemorrhages for years before using Foley's Honey and Tar. He tried multiple doctors without help and credits the remedy with restoring his lungs to good health. Sold by all druggists.
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A. M. Ake
Wood
Ind
Foley
Angora goats praised for clearing brush on farms
A local exchange notes that Angora goats browse rather than graze and can be kept with sheep and cattle without damaging pasturage. A small mixed herd helps clean fence lines and scrub, as goats feed on growths others avoid.
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Angora
A New Jersey Editor's Testimonial on Foley’s Honey and Tar
M. T. Lynch editor of the Philipsburg Daily Post praises Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds in his family. He says he has used many medicines but none as good. Sold by all druggists.
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M. T. Lynch
Philipsburg Daily Post
Foley
Better Born Lucky Than Rich
Friday morning Alderman George Miller found two silver dollars dated 1800 and 1812 while rummaging an old trunk once owned by his late father in law John Shupp in Valparaiso.
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George T. Miller
John Shupp
Valparaiso
Resolutions Mark Death of Mrs. Janie Boyesen
S. H. L. A. resolutions memorialize Mrs. Janie Stewart Boyesen as a promoter and pillar of their society. The notes express sorrow, acknowledge her cheerful work, and pledge sympathy to her bereaved family and friends. Virginia Hatten, Louise Hollenbeck, and Helen Miller sign as committee members.
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Janie Stewart Boyesen
Virginia Hatten
Louise Hollenbeck
Helen Miller
Symposium of Tools and Teachers on Success Truths
A witty dialogue features the Sphinx, Button, Pencil, Ice, Calendar and other objects offering maxims for success. Each item shares a practical cue like staying cool, being up to date, doing business on time, keeping a good heart, and turning circumstances to advantage.
Mourning Stamp Requested by Public
The post office department is flooded with requests for a mourning stamp to accompany black edged stationery. People across society seek a black stamp to harmonize with black envelopes and red corner stamps. The department is inclined to issue a black stamp for three cents.
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Post Office
Jail inspected by reform board. building condemned
The Laporte county jail was inspected by the new prison reform board in session last week. The institution was satisfactory overall, but the building was deemed unsuitable and likely to prompt a recommendation for a new structure.
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Laporte County
Prison Reform Board
County Board of Charities
Jared G. 4 Winner Returns to Laporte Racing Trials
Jared G. 4 winner with a storied Ohio season including wins at Hicksville Mansfield Venisa and Bucyrus. A race accident at Bucyrus caused a lame spell and return at the Laporte fair where he won his first post‑accident heat. Owned by Mr. Gardner and driven by Roy Lyons Jared G. is a ten year old former milk wagon horse renamed from Diamond by trainer Brook Travis.
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Jared G
Hicksville
Mansfield Venisa
Bucyrus
Ohio
Laporte
Mr. Gardner
Would Wreck a Saloon. Porter News
A dynamite bomb discovered in Fred Sievert’s saloon in Porter Ind last night could have caused a fatal explosion. The small three inch device with a match fuse was found in the occupied barroom around 10 pm. Investigators without progress on a suspect crew describe the case as a mystery while Sievert claims no known enemies.
A Boy's Wild Ride for Life by Dr King's Discovery
W H Brown of Leesville Indiana endured asthma and near death until he used Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He credits the medicine with relief and a cure and mentions sleeping soundly. Guaranteed bottles 50c and 1.00 trial bottles free at E T Scotts drug store.
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E. T. Scotts Drug Store
Miss Dolman Visits Kin in Michigan City
Miss Lou Dolman spent Friday visiting relatives in Michigan City and returned home with plans to share stories of the gathering.
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Lou Dolman
Michigan City
That Old Canal Survey Spurs Indiana Canal Talk
Charles Peters attorney and ex judge George Burson of Winamac advocate a Lake Michigan to Wabash River ship canal close to Logansport. Historic surveys by Stansbury and Gillespie show multiple routes with varying costs and 70 foot fall, arguing feasibility though Lake Michigan water level not significantly lowered. Potential routes from Michigan City via Trail Creek or Little Calumet, Kankakee valleys, or St Joseph river to the Tippecanoe are explored and cost estimates given.
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Charles Peters
Stark County
George Burson
Winamac
Gouth
Lake Michigan
Wabass River
Logansport
Lewis Cass
Jackson
M. Stansbury
United States
Major Gillespie
Unite States Engineer ‘Corps
Cans
Wabash River
Gulf of Mexico
Oaks
Congresa
Stansbury
St. Joseph
Tippecanoe
Wabashk River
Michigan City
Trail Creek
Tipp Canoe Valley
Little Calumet
Kankakee River
Wolfe Lak
Grand Calumet
Kankakee
Moron
Pulaski County
Tippecanoe River
Mononticello
J. L. L. Campbell
Wabash College
His Life Saved by Chamberlain's Cholera 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 resisted all doctors. He reports immediate relief after trying the remedy. Sold by E T Scott Hancock Md.
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Chamberlain
R. L. Byer
Little, Merchant
Hancock, Md
E. T. Scott
Survey of Indisi forest to become game preserve
State Forester Freeman and Stair Fish Commissioner Z T Sweeney survey the Indisi forest preserve near Henryville Clars county to evaluate converting it into a game preserve and breeding ground. Sweeney says the project would be successful and could be started with a simple expense and maintained for a nominal sum, benefiting the state by preserving a perpetual supply of game.
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Freeman
Stair
Z. T. Sweeney
Henryville
Clars County
Sweeney
Doctors Could Not Help Her Kidney Cure Testimony
Mrs. Raymond Conner of Sn ton Washington says she suffered kidney trouble for a year and doctors could not help. After taking Foley's Kidney Cure the first dose gave relief and she claims to be cured.
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Raymond Conner
Snton, Wash
Foley
Walter Osler Jailed for Silk Waist Theft at Elkha
Walter S. Osler a noted Va paraiso lightweight wrestler received seventy days in jail at Elkha for stealing a four dollar silk waist from a dry goods store. His first wife was a former Valpo girl.
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Walter S. Osler
Vaparaiso
Elkha
Osler
Valpo
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D. McOrmick
Circuit Court Jury
Jareil
Delos Slater
Dewey
B. F. Bartmess
K. Brants
Albert Dahlke
Holmenville
William, Mary and
Hiram Medaris Tikve
Wickersham Place
Charles Baird
Monen
Jderney
Lucky
Rich
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