Judge Tuthill Court Dockets Marital Trials and Lien Suit
The court presided by Judge Tuthill heard Mollie Rotzien versus Charles Rotzien for separation and alimony with Rotzien awarded, while Ella McCoy won a divorce and child custody with support. Jane Hager obtained divorce and land possession, with restoration of her maiden name Jane Poste. Charles Baertz won a mechanic’s lien case against L R McDonald and Pere Marquette Railway, and a land title dispute involving unknown heirs and multiple parties was quieted in favor of the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Truesdell
Superior Court
Mollie Rotzien
Charles F. Rotzien
Mollie
M. T. Krueger
McCoy
Jane Hager
Lawrence O. Hager
Coolspring
Hersband
Ziba Palmer
Jane Poste
Laporte
Hager
Charles Baertz
L. R McDonald
Pere Marquette Railway Company of
Indiana
Tuthill
E. J. Bower
C. R
J. B. Collins
J. F. Gallaher
McDonald
Pere Marquette
Ihorers
Kate Wells
Daniel and Mary Low
Fred Weir
Henrietta Weir
Maud Weir
Ellsworth E. Weir
Nettie Weir
C. J. Blair
Harriet Blair Borland
Henry A. Blair
Grace P. Blair
Watson F. Blair
Alice E. Blair
E. E. Weir
Elston
Franklin and
Seventh Streets
Foley's Kidney Cure Advertisement by E. T. Scott
An advertisement urging avoidance of serious kidney or bladder disorders via Foley's Kidney Cure. Promoted for sale by E. T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
E. T. Scott
A Sad Week in Verse About Willie Week
The poem depicts Willie Week overwhelmed by bills and duns at the start of the year. He schemes to win Miss Goldbrick’s favor but is rejected. Despair leads him to threats of self harm, and authorities later find his discarded gloves, coat, and hat as the coroner investigates.
Wellsboro Farmer Recalls Narrow Escape From Highwayman
William Zarr a prosperous farmer near Wellsboro recounts a dramatic attempted robbery after dark. He says a bandit in a buggy pointed a revolver and demanded 187 dollars but a cut Grand Trunk freight train created a gap allowing his escape. Some doubt his tale amid local honesty reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
William Zarr
Wellsboro
Nick Carter
Zarr
Grand Trunk
Boy's wild ride for life shows King’s New Discovery
A Leesville Indiana boy’s family faced death as a son rode 18 miles to fetch Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and lung troubles. The medicine brought instant relief and steady sleep, with testimonials to cures for consumption pneumonia bronchitis coughs colds and grip. Bottles 50c and 1.00. Trial bottle free at EK T Scott's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. T. Scott’s
Juries Drawn for Laporte Circuit Court September Term
The Laporte circuit court drawn grand and petit juries for the September term list members. Grand jury includes S I Kessler J H Ullrich Peter Ness W H Weigman C B Way David Powell. Petit jury includes Walter Lindgreen Martin Seigel David Crush Fred Hickman Adolph Johnson B B Banks John English George Cutler Fred A Miller and G W Pepple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte Circuit Court
S. I. Kessler
J. H. Ullrich
Peter Ness
W. H. Weigman
C. B. Way
David Powell
Petit Jury
Walter Lindgreen
Martin Seigel
David Crush
Fred Hickman
Adolph Johnson
B. B. Banks
John English
George Cutler
Fred A. Miller
G. W. Pepple
Fearful odds against him and a denied fate reversed
An elderly Versailles, Ohio veteran, bedridden with kidney disease, found no relief from doctors until Electric Bitters. The tonic revived him and he declares he is on the road to complete recovery. It claims to aid liver and kidney troubles and all stomach and bowel complaints, priced at 50 cents and guaranteed by I. T. Scott Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havens
Versailles
I. T. Scott
Deep River Church Dedication Planned for Oct 24
The new Christian church at Deep River will be dedicated on Sunday October 24. The congregation plans a fine program for the day. The church will cost about 1200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Christian Church
Deep River
Tuberculosis Focus At Laporte County Medical Society Meeting
The Laporte County Medical Society held a highly attended session on tuberculosis. Members discussed cheaper sanatoria to curb spread, home treatment, proper outdoor life, and public outreach. A plan to increase membership and interest in sanitarium segregation for consumptives was proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Life Anew with Dr Kings New Life Pills
A vintage cure advertisement claims life is governed by strict law and abuse causes constipation headache and liver trouble. Dr Kings New Life Pills promised gentle yet thorough re adjustment of the body. Available for 25 cents at E T Scotts Drug Store.
Services at Methodist Church Next Sunday
Preaching services announced for Sunday at the Methodist church with morning and evening sermons. Morning topic The Spiritual Life which Jesus Gives and evening topic The Church and what it is for. Sunday school class meeting and Epworth League at usual hours. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Jesus
Epworth League
Foley's Honey and Tar Praised by New Jersey Editor
M. T. Lynch editor of the Philipsburg Daily Post endorses Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, saying it is the best medicine tried for his family. Available from E. T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Lynch
Philipsburg, N. J
Daily Post
Foley
E. T. Scott
Case Dismissed in Odell Horse Racing Suit
The case of J F Gallaher as trustee in the Odell v Fethke Blue Ribbon bookmakers matter was dismissed in the supreme court Friday at plaintiff's cost. Judgment had been entered against all defendants earlier. the bookmaking principals settled, but two defendants did not, leading to Gallaher’s appointment to enforce settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Gallaher
Michigan Central
Harvey Odell
C L. Fethke
Blue Ribbon Club
Supreme Court
Mr. Gallaher
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Ad
Catarrh cannot be cured by local treatment only internal remedies are needed. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. It is not a quack medicine and was prescribed by leading physicians for years. Send for testimonials free. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills are the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
I Exchange Coal for Cash
J Dolman appears in a compact colonial era notice about coal trades traded for cash. The brief item mentions a person named J Dolman involved in a transaction or exchange context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Dolman
Benches for Beds in South Bend Teen Runaway Pair
Two teenage girls found wandering near the Grand Trunk bridge in South Bend were taken into custody for street walking. Mary Hime 17 from North Liberty and a 16 year old from Michigan City offered to sleep at a warm place and were sent to the police station. City Judge George G. Feldman reprimanded them and ordered them to seek work or leave the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Howard Park
Mary Hime
North Liberty
Michigan City
Ind
Bunker
Vistula Avenue
Division Street
George G. Feldman
Sudden Death Shocks Frankfort Hotel Community
Leonard Wilcott Lewis, proprietor of the Savoy Hotel, collapsed on the east walk and died at about four o'clock last Friday. A former Army sergeant, he built a solid local reputation and with his wife Alice Devine Lewis ran the Savoy since purchasing it two years ago. Funeral services were held Sunday at the hotel, with Mrs. Lewis continuing the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Lewis
Savoy Hotel
Leonard Wilcott Lewis
Ashtabula County
Ohio
Regular Army
Co. H. 5Th U.S. Infantry
Port Leavenworth
Kansas
Alice Josephine Devine
Fort Leavenworth
Lewis
Order of Red Men
Notorious Criminal Captured After Westbound Freight Robbery
At Laporte two suspects were jailed after a dramatic chase with Chicago detectives. John James of Cleveland headquarters and the admitted robber Spellman known as One-eyed Barney were captured. James sent to Chicago, Spellman jailed locally. A box car theft yielded hundreds in goods and ongoing gunfire left two robbers injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spellman
James
Chicago
Barney
United States
Pittsburg Fence and Steel Goods Ad
Woven wire fences and steel ranges by Gar land steel. Quick meals oil and Gasoline stoves. For best deals call A. J. Forbes in Weatville, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Garland
A. J. Forbes
Weatville
Ind
La Porte County W C T U Elects officers at Waterford
The La Porte county W C T U annual convention at Waterford M E church drew delegates from Michigan City Laporte Kinsbury Westville and Waterford. Papers were read and department superintendents appointed in the morning session. In the afternoon officers for the new year were elected: President Mrs W W Worthley Michigan City corresponding secretary Mrs J B Van Patten Michigan City recording secretary Mrs Mary Bell Laporte county treasurer Mrs Etta Shreve. The local union presidents serve as vice presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte County
Waterford M. E
Michigan City
Laporte
Kinsbury
Westville
Waterford
W. W. Worthley
J.B van Patten
Mary Bell
Etta Shreve
Trouble in the Family: Haus Divorce Case Filed
In Wanatah area, Phoebe Haus sues Levi Haus for divorce in circuit court. Judge Richter postponed Levi’s public sale of household goods and farm items as the case proceeds. Phoebe seeks $1,500 alimony and a restraint on property disposition amid allegations of cruelty drunkenness threats and revolver brandishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Haus
Levi Haus
Richter
Haus
Wanatah
Levi
Leyi
Hanly Praises Crumpacker At Monon Rally
Republican gubernatorial candidate J. Frank Hanly lavished praise on Congressman D. Crumpacker during a Monon address. He credited Crumpacker with bringing notable fame to the district and urged voters to return him with a larger majority. He added speculation on Crumpacker possibly later serving as a senator if Roosevelt and Fairbanks win the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon
J. Frank Hanly
D. Crumpacker
Hanly
Crumpacker
Theodore Roosevelt
Charles W. Fairbanks
Mr. Crumpacker
Mrs Joseph Hamilton Visits Parents in South Wanatah
Mrs Joseph Hamilton spent Saturday with her parents in South Wanatah, visiting relatives and catching up with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hamilton
South Wanatah
Obituary of Mrs Maria Campbell
Mrs Maria Campbell died at her daughter Mrs Sobeska Koontz home near Bigelow Mills where she had lived twelve years She was born March 12 1824 in Wayne County and spent most of her life in Laporte County She was the eldest of nine children all of whom have died She married Geo Campbell Sept 20 1841 They were members of the M E church Her husband died five years ago Three daughters and one son were born to the union all but one daughter survive Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon Sept 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Campbell
Geo. Campbell
Sobeska Koontz
Bigelow Mills
Wayne Co
Laporte Co
Geo. .Campbell
M. E. Church
Mrs Catherine Osborn Dies At Wanatah After 70 Years
Mrs Catherine Osborn nee Graham dies at her Wanatah home this forenoon aged over seventy. Widow of Jonathan Osborn she leaves two children Charles Osborn and Mrs Kittie Howell and a son Wm Walker from a former marriage. Surviving sisters include Mrs A Mann and Mrs Jason and Rachel Osborn, and Thos Graham of Lawrence Kansas. Funeral in Wanatah with interment at Westville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Osborn
Wanatah
Jonathan Osborn
Charles Osborn
Kittie Howell
Wm. Walker
Whiting
Graham
A. Mann
Jason
Rachel Osborn
Clinton Township
Thos, Graham
Lawrence, Kas
Westville Cemetery
Andrew Jackson Dies at 65 in County Asylum
Andrew Jackson aged 65 died at the county asylum Friday. He leaves a widow and brother. The Jackson family came to Gates Corners Porter county from Iowa and moved from there to Michigan City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson
Jackson
Gates’ Corners
Porter County
Iowa
Michigan City
Death of 70 year old Wa. Rinker in Morgan Township
Wa. Rinker aged 70 of Morgan township Porter county died Friday after living there over 50 years. He was a veteran of the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinker
Morgan Township
Porter County
Laporte Native John C Fisher Dies in Hastings Minn
John C Fisher age 96 formerly of Laporte and longtime street mill worker died recently in Hastings Minnesota. Born 1830 he left Laporte in 1886 and lived a full life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Fisher
Laporte
Hastings
Minn
Morgan Township resident Fred Shrader dies at 77
Fred Shrader aged 77, longtime Morgan Township resident in Porter County for fifty two years, died Monday. He is survived by a wife and three sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Shrader
Morgan Township
Porter County
Mrs Linnie Phillips Dies Near Palmer at 46
Mrs Linnie Phillips of near Palmer Porter county died Tuesday at age 46. She is survived by four brothers and four sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnie Phillips
Palmer
Porter County
Widow of Judge Talcott Dies in Johnson City
Mrs. Talcott widow of the late Judge Talcott of Valparaiso passed away at Johnson, Vit., on September 15.
Fruit Market Booms With Record Michigan Shipments
Michigan orchards flood the Chicago area with fruit as lake steamers depart hourly. Shipments smash all records with Graham & Morton delivering 100,000 packages of peaches and other fruits to Chicago docks in a single day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Chicago
Graham & Morton Line
Doctor cites Foley's Honey and Tar for pneumonia
Dr. C. J. Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports using Foley's Honey and Tar in three severe pneumonia cases with good results in each. Refuse substitutes. For sale by E. T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Bishop
Agnew, Mich
Foley
E. T. Scott
Jail inmates plan exposed as they try to saw bars
Three inmates at Porter county jail reportedly worked to saw through iron bars to escape. Authorities said the plan was uncovered, ending the attempted breakout and keeping the suspects in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter County
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Tye
Miss Goldbrick
Thur
Walter Hobbs
MDS
The
County Medical Society
New Jersey
F. J. Cheney & CO
Mr. L. W. Lewis
Robert Asa Smith
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