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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1895
Page
2
The reader is warned to note obituary poetry and per line entries with ads. This notice highlights professional cards and yearly or semiannual rates. It calls attention to the advertisements printed in this issue for public perusal.
Reports note hogs fed with mixed coal causing hog losses in Syracuse area. China and Japan move toward settlement with American mediation likely. Ashley citizens pledge cash to save a local furniture factory, while spring arrives with robin songs and marbles in season. George Du Maurier discusses Trilby and art in McClure's April edition.
A Westville appeal urges local merchants to boost trade through advertising and cooperation. It emphasizes neighborly support, faith in town prospects, and higher local stock, arguing that increased business will lower prices and fund improvements while attracting outsiders.
Edward W Bok emphasizes small acts of courtesy as the true measure of gratitude. He notes that even minor attentions go unacknowledged and urges both men and especially women to value these gestures rather than assuming them as rights.
Advert reads Hood's Sarsaparilla as a battle for blood that expels foul taints and yields perfect health. It claims cures for scrofula salt rheum boils and other blood diseases.
Garden City readers are informed that Hood's Pills act easily yet promptly on the bowels and liver, offered for 25 cents.
Alexander Tuley born December 20 1840 in Clinton township LaPorte County Indiana and married Annie Goodison of DeKalb Illinois January 1 1872. Their only child Mrs Goodison witnessed Tuley’s funeral. Tuley’s wife died March 27 1888 exactly seven years before his death. He moved from the area to Chicago about two years earlier and last September to Sycamore Illinois with his son in law and daughter where he died of heart disease January 21 1895. He joined the Westville O F lodge on January 21 1871 remaining in good standing until death.
The file records a Masonic lodge meeting at Castle Hall Westville Lodge 309 K of P Westville March 28 1895. It expresses sorrow for Anderson E Reynolds death and offers condolences to his wife and family with a pledge of sympathy and prayer.
Promoters Tuthill and Tillotson seek 100000 for a rapid transit street car line from Michigan City to LaPorte. Rails cost 32090 and bonds are planned. trip fare 25 cents single, 40 cents round trip. They aim for an 40 minute service and are negotiating with eastern investors.
Ber rien Springs prepares to build a dam across the St. Joe river this spring and, after completion, to dredge and add a wing dam to enable barges and small ships to move from Lake Michigan up to Niles. Elkhart and St. Joseph leaders may reconvene to decide on river boat operations to Elkhart.
Advertisement notes envelopes printed with your name and address available at the Indicator office for 50 cents per hundred, offering convenience for users needing personalized mailing supplies.
Local notes report Brown remains disabled from a running nail in his foot several weeks ago. Rollo Gardner hosted a twelfth birthday party for friends. Mrs. N C Follet of Michigan City dies of paralysis. J H Allison moves back to town with tales of a future ghost story. A court ejectment case against Mrs. Julia Rogers and five destitute children unfolds as Al Medaris loses a thumb and two fingers in a Chicago box factory accident. Wedding in Jackson Township aligns William Arnold Jr and Emma Tetzloff with a reception in Chicago Heights.
A throng of thirty to forty friends surprised George L. Thompson on his 32nd birthday Friday evening. Delicacies were brought in for the host and Mrs Thompson remained cheerful despite the unexpected turnout. Thompson, a busy young merchant, celebrated with his two daughters and wife, and well wishes from the INDICATOR and local friends.
The Hall of Westville Lodge No 136 I O O F declares the death of Anderson Reynolds a great loss to the lodge and offers condolences to his wife father and sister. A copy is sent to his family and Westville Indicator, and the charter is draped in mourning for three months. Signed J W Cattron N F Jenkins Cuhas E Martin.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as a mercury free internal remedy. Warns against mercury containing treatments and urges purchasing genuine Hall's Catarrh Cure from Druggists at 75 cents per bottle.
The obituary recalls her marriage to John P Noble, who died in October 1887, and six children: Americus V. and four surviving daughters Mattie G Celia M Julia S Hattie E Lois N. Mattie G died in 1864 Americus V in 1885. Baptized in the Baptist faith she led Sabbath school work and helped in sickness until ill health confined her. She died after a week of suffering at 3 AM on April 2, 1895.
Dr J H Watts a Humboldt Nebraska druggist with heart disease for four years reports dramatic improvement after using Dr Miles New Heart Cure His letter says he regained vitality and has years of good health since treatment He also praises Nervine and other remedies and endorses the product May 9 1884.
Daughters of Mrs. M A Noble thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during her last sickness and for assistance received.
W. A. Puncy announces a boot and shoe repair bench at the Leader store inviting former patrons to call. The note promises neat repairs and a new line of boots and shoes.
One crib of sound corn on farm near Eaheart School house. Enquire on premises. Half mile south of Squat han. 451f. WASHINGTON REED.
John Van Lankin, about 21, a South Bend resident, rode the Lake Shore Railway to Chicago without paying. He fell under a wheel and lost a leg. Dr. Polls and the railway surgeon operated, and the injured man was returned to his South Bend home.
The piece cites World’s Fair tests praising Royal baking powder for leavening power and purity. It also mentions local testimonials endorsing Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and Cough Remedy, with multiple ads for Scott drugstore and a printing offer.
A period advertisement lists vast discounts on women and children’s footwear including Kid Boots and Sapho Shoes, men’s Calfskin shoes, fine linens, curtains, ginghams, and carpets. It highlights reduced prices on clothing like shirts, pants, and suits, as well as household textiles and drapery, all offered with quick turnover and quality notes.
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