| "Dr. Miles Family Medical Guide, Elkhart,
Indiana, undated Averge Weight of Male Child, in lbs.
Birth - 6.81 month - 7.4 2 months - 8.4 3 months - 9.6 4 months - 10.8 5 months - 11.8 6 months - 12.4 7 months - 13.4 8 months - 14.4 9 months - 15.8 10 months - 16.8 11 months - 17.8 One Year - 18.8 It should be noted that some slight loss of weight commonly occurs during the first few days after birth. |
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"Dr. Miles Family Medical Guide, Elkhart, Indiana, undated First Aid in Poisoning Arsenic - give a tablespoon of mustard and salt in a glass of warm water or 30 grains of Zinc Sulphate, or evacuate the stomach with a pump Ammonia & Caustic Potash of Soda - Give a dilute acid of lemon juice in water or vinegar Bichloride of Mercury - give a tablespoon of mustard and salt in a glass of warm water or 30 grains of Zinc Sulphate Carbolic Acid - flour ad water or a stomach pump, or one ounce of epsom salts or 2-4 ounces of whiskey Chloral & Chloroform - keep head low, use stomach pump friction to body or hot black coffee Cocain - brandy, aromatic spirits of ammonia, black coffee and external friction |
| "Dr. Miles Family Medical Guide, Elkhart,
Indiana, undated "Weaning Young Infants" When a mother is compelled to wean her child before it is a year old, the following formula is recommended. From upper 24 ounces of a
quarter of milk - 12 ounces
Milk Sugar - 3/4 ounces Lime Water - 1 ounce Gruel - 4 ounces Water - 3 ounces Give five ounces at a feeding and feed at three hour intervals. If the child becomes constipated give strained orange juice. Don't give baby a pacifier. Nothing can be said in favor of pacifiers. They are only an easy ways for lazy or careless parents to take care of their children. They carry infection and dirt into the mouth. They cause the palate to arch up and the gums to get out of line. They furthermore fill the stomach with an excess of saliva. They frequently distort the mouth for life. |
| Plato
Store Fire - One
lantern, one small boy, and a gasoline tank at the A H. Coax general
store at Plato resulted in an explosion last Saturday evening about
half past seven, and a blaze that damaged the building to the amount of
one hundred dollars or more. - Wednesday Morning Fire Alarm - An alarm of fire called the dept. to the John D. Rerick residence on West Lafayette st., Wed. morning about half past seven, where a burning furnace chimney looked menacing for a few minutes. Fortunately no material damage was done. Source: "The LaGrange Standard," LaGrange, Indiana, April 11, 1919 |
Last Saturday evening the Ancient Order of Gleaners, to the number of 37, drove to the Eleaser Sears home to spend a few hours in merrymaking and visiting. It was surely a jolly crowd. Mr.. and Mrs. Sears are certainly royal entertainers. Music was furnished by a large phonograph and also the piano. Ice cream and cake were served with the fine supper Mrs. Sears had so kindly prepared, to which all did ample justice. Then after all had gathered in the parlor and sung some of the gleaner songs, we returned home feeling very thankful to Mr. and Mrs. Sears and hoping to enjoy many more such happy occasions. - "The LaGrange Standard," LaGrange, Indiana, March 10, 1910 |
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Hayward, LaGrange County, Indiana
Hayward, Sept. 25. - As many do not know the particulars in reference to the new town of Hayward, it may be well to state that it is situated on a branch of the Wabash Railroad, upon the banks of the Big Turkey Lake, LaGrange Co., state of Indiana, one-half mile from the cement works, which will be the largest of the kind in the United States. The owners of the cement industry are young and energetic men, financially strong and possessed of superior business ability which insures entire success to the undertaking. They have purchased several hundred acres of marl land in the vicinity and also valuable clay beds near by. Their supply of marl will not be exhausted in many hundred of years. The output of the cement mill will not be less than one half million dollars in value the first year, and the works will be arranged so that it can be increased to one million per year. A large number of people will be required to perform the labor, who will become citizens of the town of Hayward. It can be plainly seen that Hayward cannot remain a village for any great length of time, but will soon become a prosperous city, as it not only has near it the cement plant but also a rich and prosperous country surrounding it, and will be connected with adjacent towns by telephone lines and daily railway trains. Big Turkey Lake, lying near, having deep and pure waters, with banks easy of access, encircled, by beautiful groves, offers unusual attractions as a summer resort, and it is expected that the railway company will erect extensive ice houses as the opportunity is unsurpassed for securing during the inter an unlimited amount of ice, suitable for any purpose. Thus all things combine to make the location especially desirable, not only to persons who wish to establish a permanent and paying business, but also for people of wealth and leisure. Anyone desiring a promising location will do well to invest here. - "The Standard," LaGrange, Indiana, Sept. 28, 1899 |
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"The LaGrange Standard,"
LaGrange, Ind., January 21, 1909
"That electrical display in the store room of the Hotel Ruick building with the LaGrange Electric Light Company in charge, is one of the interesting and enjoyable places of the town. Mr. Avis, the owner, and Mr. Young, the superintendent, are to be congratulated. What can be done with electricity, the utility of the power we feel but cannot see, is the the means of the display." |
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The following
information is from Jean and John McKibben on the
McKibben Family
"My
father, J. Scott
McKibben, was the LaGrange County Historian for many, many years.
He was
proud of his personal collection of memorabilia of the county, much
having been
passed down through the family as many generations of McKibbens and
extended
family have lived in this area. |
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This following information was taken from the personal Scrapbook of Homer Brown's estate (Brushy Prairie) that was donated to the LaGrange Historical Society by Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Hayward. Some dated were written on the articles while others had nothing. Most articles came from LaGrange or Steuben County papers. Copper Toed Boots "They are but Memories Now, But
Many of Us Wore 'Em Once"
Staid granddads of today can likely hark back to the
supreme joy of
early youth when they first donned a pair of copper-toed boots, some
three score years ago. It is interesting to learn that their
inception was due to a Canadian, one Newman Silverthorne, whose brain
was quickened in this direction by his own exigencies in tramping
through wild country. Naturally, boot makers did not wax
enthusiastic over an innovation that lengthened the life of their wares
at such a small extra cost and it was only by his own exertions in
advertising that he created a market for a production that received the
benediction of many paterfamilias, though his exclusive enjoyment of
the patent it lasted but six years and was then promptly shelved by
manufactures. Mr. Silverthorne is still enjoying a green old age,
under the loving care of a daughter. (1917) |
Brushy Prairie - August 6, 1096 Gleaner Picnic, Saturday, Aug. 1 Homer Brown lost a horse last week. Walter Gravit is visiting New York State W. A. Austin was on our streets Wednesday. Please mail any items of interest to Royal Appleman. Erastus and Will Brown are visiting at Warren Brown's. Mrs. S. H. Newman returned home from Missouri last week. Strange how some of Brushy common school graduates ranked last year. |
"Recalling
Billy Williams"
"The Newspapers last Friday contained a notice of the deal at a
hospital in Lafayette of Harry E. Williams, aged 63, formerly an
actor of prominence. He was the son of "Billy" Williams of
Warsaw, Indiana, who represented the old Tenth district, including
LaGrange County, in the national congress from 1865-1873, and was
minister to Uruguay and Paraguay during the Garfield
administration. Old Settlers remember the Billy William campaigns
for congress as very uproarious affairs. Especially was there a
great debate between Billy and his Democratic opponent, Andrew Ellison,
in the old frame schoolhouse at LaGrange. The building was then
unfinished, and the crowd, after filling the floor, climbed up on the
girders." |
"ERNEST TALMAGE HURT"
E. TALMAGE OF NEAR BRUSHY PRAIRIE, WAS INJURED ONE DAY LAST WEEK WHILE
HELPING TO FILL A SILO ON THE CLIFFORD GOODSELL FAR,. IT SEEMS A
BOLT CAME LOOSE, WHICH CAUSED THE CUTTER TO BREAK AND THE PIECES FLEW
FORTH WITH TERRIFIC FORCE HITTING TALMAGE IN THE BACK. HE WAS
KNOCKED TO THE GROUND. HIS INJURIES WERE DRESSED BY DR. A. G.
GRUBB OF LAGRANGE. SEVERAL STITCHES HAD TO BE TAKEN TO CLOSE THE
WOUNDS.SEPT. 1923 - BRUSHY PRAIRIE, IN |
"106, HE FORGETS HIS BIRTHDAY"
BALTIMORE MAN SURE, HOWEVER, THAT WHISKEY IS BEST MEDICINE.
NICHOLAS HARTMAN OF NO. 713 ST. PETER ST, BALTIMORE, MD, IS SO OLD HE
HAS FORGOTTEN HIS BIRTHDAY. SOME TIME IN MARCH 1917 HE WAS BORN
IN OHIO AND THIS MONTH HE WILL CELEBRATE HIS 106TH BIRTHDAY. HE
HAS 5 CHILDREN LIVING AND TWO DEAD, 18 GRANDCHILDREN, 28
GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN, AND 3 GREAT-GREAT-GRANDCHILREN. HE DREAMS
FONDLY OF THE OLD DAYS WHEN THERE WAS "LESS LAW AND MORE ORDER."
A MODERATE DRINKER ALL OF HIS LIFE, MR. HARTMAN IS STRENUOUSLY OPPOSED
TO THE 18TH AMENDMENT. HE THINKS WHISKEY IS THE "BEST MEDICINE
ON EARTH," AND CONSIDERS IT UNFAIR AND WRONG TO ENFORCE A LAW THAT DOES
NOT DISCRIMINATE BETWEEN HABITUAL DRUNKARDS AND MODERATE USERS. - 1923 |
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The
Standard, LaGrange, IN, Aug. 19, 1921
- Cider Mill Running - My cider Mill at
Brighton will be open every
Tuesday until further notice. Charles Good- C.C. Rozelle, M.D. LaGrange, Indiana Over Streeter & Chesbro Jewlery Store Office Hours - 1 to 4 and 7-8 p.m. |
LaGrange
Daily Standard, LaGrange, Fair Week 1873
S. Blough - blooded mare colt J. J. Gillete - 3 year old colt Reuben Deter - 3 year old stallion N.Blough - Durham cow John Robbins - Durham bull James Clugstone - farm roller G. Van Kirk - cabbage and pumpkins F.W. Dragoo - beets & potatoes Mrs. James Clugston - butter Amanda Shelby - quilts C. U. Wade - double light harness Mrs. Sade Dragoo - boys' mittens Mrs. Mary Ruick - knit stockings "Nobody but farmers should water their stock." Note:
Mrs. A.R. Gillette of Wolcottville had saved this paper and she lived
as a girl in what is now "the Brick House" in LaGrange. She was
the daughter of L.D.Hughes, well known in those early years (of
LaGrange).
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LaGrange
Standard, LaGrange, Indiana, March 27, 1890
- Dr. Whitefeather, a full Indian, will lecture in
the U.
B. church this evening. His subject is, "Lost American
History." Admittance is 10 cents. |
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LaGrange
Standard, LaGrange, Indiana, May 1890
-The few who remain of the very old settler of the county, and those
who by the recession of the settlement into the past again title to the
same honorable designation year by year, will meet at LaGrange next
Thursday to recount tales of the past. They should be cordially
and hospitably entertained. They will find many things to suggest
a contrast of the old times with the present LaGrange. Although
she has not been remarkably rapid in growth of population, she has kept
pace with the improvement and the intelligence of the day in a manner
unexcelled by any Indiana or Michigan town, in this belt of God's own
land. It is interesting to remember that fifty years ago,
LaGrange was just beginning and at that time the old veteran, Charlie
Holmes, who is indispensable a the Old Settler's meetings, kept the
only store and was the postmaster and the justice of the peace at
William Wigton's warehouse, which stood where Will's block now is and
was the only business building in town. To the front of him were
a few cabins, and roundabout were brambles and frogs innumerable.-The Odd Fellow will observe the decoration day of the order Tuesday, June 10th with appropriate ceremonies. The following committee on flowers has been appointed: Misses Mary Sloack, Edith Sefton, Orpha Rowe, Maude Hoff, May Scott, Veva Beecher, Anna Yarwood, Maude Preston, Lulu Hissong, Mabel Rowe, Matie Bradford, Maggie Machan, Rosana Rowe, Etta Mather, Delia Gallup, Bertie Hayes, Mary Case, Mmes Kate Smith, C. Crocker, and Geo. Eyler. |
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LaGrange
Standard, LaGrange, Indiana, April 1890
- O.L. Ballou has a new typewriter. There are now eight
first-class machines of this kind in use in the town.- The Pansy Club will hold a "Gypsy Festival" at Ruick's Opera House Thursday evening, May 1st. Admission 10 cents. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. - The butter tub factory, one of the leading industries of the town, is doing a thriving business under the superintendency of Levi Hays. - The LaGrange Flour has taken the lead wherever it is sold. It is carefully made from the best grain. It is clean, pure, healthful and nutritious. Use LaGrange Flour. |
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LaGrange
Standard, LaGrange, Indiana, January
22, 1880
- The new carpets have been put down in the court-room- L. D. Hughes sold one hundred acres of his Wolcottville farm to Charles Barrows on Monday. Price, $50 an acre. - The Ontario Collegiate farm at Ontario was sold this week to Mr. Chase of White Pigeon who owns an adjoining farm. - G. W. Sefton shoes a horse all around with new shoes for $1.25. - Prof. Mohler's wife has the advantage now. She has been on a visit two or three weeks, and the Professor is attempting to keep house for himself. He has got his meals reduced to one a day. If a man will cook but one meal a day for himself, why should a woman cook more than that for him? It is bad policy for husbands to try to board themselves and let their wives find out their capacity of living without eating. |
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Wolcottville
Herald, Wolcottville, Indiana, January 25, 1899
- F.P. Sanders will put in a gasoline gas plant in his store
room. This will be quite a stride in the direction of modern
improvement. We hope there will be others who will adopt a
similar plan of lighting.- The Wolcottville Herlad of last week contained some pictures of the old and new school house, recently finished to replace the one that burned down Oct. 7, 1897. - Topeka Advance - Dr. J.H. Derbyshire, Dentist, Permanently located. Teeth are extracted without pain - Wolcottville, Ind. - Johnston Bros. have put a new switch board in their telephone exchange to accommodate their increasing number of patrons. The old one will be taken to Topeka where it will do service in the exchange at that place. - Rome City: Several of the boys from this town went to Ft. Wayne Saturday night to load ice. |