Dr Simons Mechano-Therapy Clinic Opens in Detroit
Dr Simons, formerly with Rumely Hospital, opens a new Mechano-Therapy clinic at 812 Michigan Avenue opposite the Bay Tree Inn. The facility features electric baths, massage, violet ray equipment, and a robust setup aimed at building circulation and health in a modern, clean, appealing space.
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Leon
Sim
Laporte
Purpo Ec
Simons
Rumely. Co
Doc Rumely
Simon
Michigan Avenue
Bay Tree Inn
Defense Meeting in Laporte Reports Strong County Organization
A state defense meeting at the Laporte County Courthouse drew a fairly representative audience from cities and towns. Speakers included R. G. Miller Bloomington Robert Proctor Elkhart J W Cockrum Oakland City and B B Shiveley Marion. M R Sutherland chaired and praised the county’s defense report. Attendees from Westville included Dr Nelson Mrs Wm Bundy Mrs Hollenbeck Mrs R W Street Mrs Elizabeth Barnard and C E Martin and wife.
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Court House
Laporte
State Council of Defense
Messrs. R. G. Miller
Bloomington
Robert Proctor
Elkhart
J. W. Cockrum
Oakland City
B. B. Shiveley
Marion
M.R. Sutherland
Laporte County
Death of Laporte resident Lewis H. Weir
Lewis H. Weir of Laporte died Friday at his brother W. C. Weir's home after several weeks illness. Born March 29 1824 near Elmira New York he lived in Manchester Michigan in the hardware trade and later with H B and W C Weir in Laporte in furniture. He also worked as a traveling salesman for D S Morgan & Company of Chicago and has lived with his mother in Laporte for 24 years. Funeral was held Monday afternoon.
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Lewis H. Weir
Laporte
W. C. Weir
Elmira
N. Y
Mr. Weir
Manchester
Mich
H. B
D. S. Morgan & Company
Chicago
Rebekah
Byron Poston
Ella
Medar
Poston
Bank of Westville
Clinton High School
Fred Comstock
Fred
Timothy Weed
Hendrick
St. Louis
Vern Carpenter
St. Joseph
Albert Carpenter
Frank Allen
Alvin Betz
Claud Ricky
Dell Dare
Elgin
Ill
Ed Gray
James
Allen
Dorothy
Gillette
Sarah Robinson
Lafayette
Frankfort
Anna Bryson
Michigan
H. H. Martin
Mal Standiford
Rebecca Talbot
Valparaiso
J. W. Clement
Youngstown
Mr. Clement
Canada
Chicago Bridge and Iron Works
Michigan City
Louisville
Rockford
J. C. Matotte
Jeffreys
Whitney
Chet
Buick
S. D. Flynn
Steve
Stack Rising at La Porte Gas and Electric Plant
The new concrete stack at the La Porte Gas and Electric Co. is starting to loom up. It will stand 175 feet high with an inside base diameter of 16 feet and 10 feet at the top, lined with fire brick to about 70 feet. Reinforced by twisted steel rods, steel forms are used in construction and the base sits eight to ten feet below ground.
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Laporte Gas & Electric Co
Roeske Brothers Real Estate Sold in Michigan Township
August Roeske disposed of his property in Michigan township. His brick residence at Roeskeville with six adjacent acres sold to Olga Blessin, a niece. A 20 acre tract sold to nephew John Blessin, and Carl Groy bought a 22 acre tract.
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August Roeske
Roeske Brothers
Michigan Township
Roeskeville
Olga Blessin
John Blessin
Carl Groy
Widow awarded record damages in plant electrocution case
Porter county superior court jurors awarded Mrs. Elida Erickson 5375 damages for the death of her husband at the Haskell Barker plant in Michigan City. He was electrocuted while working on a switchboard. The widow sued for 5000 dollars. the verdict set a historic precedent by exceeding the amount sought.
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Porter County
Elida Erickson
Haskell-Barker Company
Michigan City
Miss Lucy Herrold Home After Visit With Love Family
Miss Lucy Herrold returns home following a visit with the Howard Love family in Hicksville. The short posting notes the reunion and places the events in Hicksville.
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Lucy Herrold
Howard Love
Hicksville
Westville notes and social items from the week
Ros Herrold and family of Gary visited relatives here last week. Raymond Herrold has accepted a position in the Gary steel mills. Various locals and visitors are listed, including tax payments due, school letters, moving plans, naval enlistment, and multiple travels. A hospital and business notices section, plus wartime draft and defense news, rounds out the week’s items.
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Ros ‘Herrold
Gary
Raymond Herrold
Gary Steel Mills
Ab. Long
W. G. Osborn
Totleston
Postal
Donnie Proxton
Edith
Rensselaer
Union Mills
Tax Collection Arrives in Westville Oct 1
County Treasurer Pusch announces a tax collection session at the Bank of Westville on Monday October 1 for residents of Westville and nearby areas. Wanted ads offer four foot and 16 inch wood delivery options with cash price deals from A G Ott Michigan City Ind.
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Pusch
Westville
Bank of
Michigan
City
Ind
Indiana highway commission tours Lincoln Highway plan
Five members of the Indiana State highway commission visited Laporte to inspect roads and outline plans to improve 2000 miles of highways at state expense. They favor a main north south road and three east west routes with the Lincoln Highway as the northern cross state road bearing half the cost.
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Indiana State Highway Commission
Laporte
Lincoln Highway
Louis Taylor
Newbury
D. C. Jenkins
Kokomo
Haines Egbert
Goshen
L. H. Wright
William Moore
Indianapolis
Wright
New Fall Gossard Corsets at The Boston Store
The corsetieres at The Boston Store, Laporte Ind, announce new fall Gossard models. Free medical and other fittings available by appointment with no obligation. Call or visit to schedule your fitting.
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Boston Store
Laporte
Ind
Frortional League Program At New Durham Meeting
Letter from Dr. Pinkerton criticizes crowding pages by committees and urges restraint. New Durham Franchise League plans a Monday meeting on October 1 with a program including a Brewers Buzzing Auto song, a quartet, and discussions on Federal and State amendments for women's suffrage and town ordinances.
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Durham
Brewers
Scots
Link
Miss Allen
Mildred Smith
Joseph. Dolman
John Bluhm
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Chesterton
Indiana
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Kuppenheimer
Specht-Finney
Louise Rhoda
Tacoma
Wash
Rhoda
Charles Rhoda
New York
Nelson
Pinkerton
W. J. Kiff
A. A. Martin
Hugh Leonard
Augusta
Kas
Illinois
Mr. Martin
E. I.’. Michael
State Bank
Golf Club
Ed Michael
Lake County
Hammond
National Army
Earl R. Snyder
Ed Snyder
Camp Taylor
Lyle McKinney
H. C. Cleveland
Oscar F. Bodemann
Taylor Long
Moore
Hart Schaffner & Marx
J. Lowenstine & Sons, Inc
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
Dr. Pinkerton
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