Chesterton Tribune - August 6, 1885 cont.
Judge Wm. C. Talcott, editor of the Valparaiso Vidette, was in
Chesterton Thursday. It was his first visit here for the past ten or
twelve years, and he expressed much surprise at the many changes made
since that time. The Judge has some land interests in this vicinity,
which needed his attention.
Dr. A. J. Mullen, of Michigan City, was in town last Monday. He was
called to attend a number of patients at Hageman. The Dr. pronounces
the sickness there, Cholera Morbus, and says, were the same cases in
Spain, it would be called Asiatic Cholera. In many cases the disease is
fatal, and is bad enough, whatever name it may be called.
Letters from Niles, Mich., have been received, asking for a description
of W. H. Gray, the scoundrel who is so well known here. They evidently
intend making it hot for him. A postal from Gray to squire Gondring of
recent date, states that at present he is engaged in the berrying
business with his siter-in-law, and that after he gets through he will
come back and "stand 'em a whack."
Among the Chesterton folks who are going on the excursion to Niagara
Falls August 10th are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Quick and daughter, Mr. Wm.
Pashen, Dr. and Mrs. Green, and Geo. Bradt. They are assured of a
pleasant time, for that grand old Park is now free, and visitors can
enjoy the sites without being hampered by swindlers of yore. Make up
your mind to join the party.
Drinking oat meal water during the hot weather is recommended. It is
made by adding a quarter of a pound of raw oatmeal to two or three
quarts of water, with a little sugar (or salt, if preferred) and mixing
well. This not only quenches the thirst better than plain water, but
affords nourishment also, and may be drank with safety when iced, even
when one is much heated.
Otto J. Peterson swore out a warrant for the arrest of Frank Eklund,
charging him with assault and battery. The case was tried before Squire
Gondering Tuesday, and resulted in Eklund's being fined $3 and costs,
amount in all to $12. The assault referred to took place on the 26th
day of December, 1884. Peterson's leg was broken by a fall caused by
Eklund, when both parties were in a saloon at Hageman. Peterson now
talks of suing Eklund for damages caused by enforced idleness and
doctor's bills.
A SUDDEN DEATH
Mr. A. F. Lapell of Valparaiso, dies Suddenly of Heart Disease.
Daily Vidette.
At half past five o'clock Monday morning Mrs. A. F. Lepell was awakened
by her husband grasping her arm. Turning to look at him she saw him
attempt to speak and then fall back. When she raised up he was dead.
Yesterday Mr. Lapell was in his usual health and attended a funeral in
the afternoon. He retired early in the evening and did not complain of
feeling at all unwell. For some time past however he has had periodical
attacks of heart disease. Not many nights ago he suffered a severe
attack after retiring and was forced to get up and walk the floor for
awhile before he could obtain relief. This complaint was evidently the
cause of his death.
A. F. Lepell was born February 22d, 1842, consequently was in his 44th
year at the time of death. He has resided in Valparaiso for over 30
years. The deceased leaves a wife and three children - all sons, Frank,
George and Otto. The family are completely prostrated with grief and
Mrs. Lepell is seriously ill from the shock.
Clerk's Fees for a Doctor's License
The Indiana Medical Journal makes complaint that clerks in that and
other counties charge more than the legal fees for issuing the doctor's
license.
The Marion County Medical Society appointed a committee to consult
Attorney-general Hord, and this is their report of what he said. "He is
entitled to $1.50 and not 1 c more." He further advised the committee
that physicians should tender the lawful fee of $1.50 to the county
clerk, and if he refused to issue licenses therefore the physician
should have a mandamus issued and compel him to meet the requirements of
the law. The Indianapolis Journal of the 19th however says that the
attorney general has thus far given no opinion on the clerk's right to
exact an ordinary fee for any other paper he may have to execute the
license, in addition to the $1.50, and the judges there advise the clerk
that such additional exactions are allowable.
Patents Granted
The following patents were granted to citizens of Indiana, bearing date
July 28, 1883. Reported expressly for this paper by Louis Bagger & Co.,
Mechanical Experts and Solicitors of Patents, Washington, D. C.
Batzlaff, F. T., LaPorte, vehicle spring.
Beack, F. B., Mt. Carmel, washing machine.
Cobb, F. S., Terre Haute, tool-feeding mechanism for lathes.
Dille, H. H., and E. W. McGuire, Richmond, lawn-mower.
Donaldson, J. E. Montezuma, roofing tile.
Darneck, Jasper, Indianapolis, ventilator.
Fearis, J. H., Connorsvile, bottom for roller skates.
Groff, J. F., Conerville, saw-guard.
Kerr, J. L. Alexandria, shoe box indicator.
McKenzie, W. E. Zionsville, blackboard.
Meitzer, J. H. and D., and J. J. Baker, straw-carrier.
Swain, J. M., Bloomingdale, kitchen cabinet.
Webster, J. F. W. H. and C. F. Pease, Elkhard, harvester knife grinder.
Dentistry
Dr. Macomber will visit Chesterton on the 5th and 6th days of August
next. Call and see him.