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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
1
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Restorative Nervine for La Grippe aftereffects such as nerve weakness and depression. It quotes testimonials from GEO A. ANDREWS and John S. Pool praising recovery, and offers a free trial package of Dr Miles products by mailing a request to Elkhart Indiana.
Conboy Elmer Eaton and Christ Herbst sawed wood last week Ed Williama of Morgan did the work Mrs Livingstone is slowly improving Andrew Volk is having his home papered W T Sullivan has sold his driving horse Wm Topper Not Aweatville drove through town Thursday Frank Bushnell purchased a horse of Tom Forrester last Monday Elmer Eaton and mother spent Saturday and Sunday at Knox with relatives J G Conboy drove to Laporte Tuesday
Advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and mucous lining. It promises cure with Hall's Catarrh Cure and offers one hundred dollars for any case not cured, urging readers to send for free circulars from F J. Cugney & Co. Toledo, Ohio, or from local druggists at 75 cents.
Mrs Breen and daughter visited North Judson on Tuesday. Miss S D Shroll of Runnymede tours Mr and Mrs Gross this week and plans to go to Knox later. Pat Brazill and family with Mr Elmer Roberts seen in San Pierre Sunday. Ed Grammer slowly improving. Owen Daily and two daughters with Mr Welchs daughter spent Sunday with Miss Eile Krier. Captain Keys visited North Judson last Friday. Max Frenoski and brother in law Mr Rosenbaum on a speeder returning from English Lake were struck by an eastbound Panhandle train one and a half miles east of Lacrosse. both were killed.
Abraham Hare of Belleville Ohio praises Electric Bitters as the best selling bitters in twenty years. The tonic claims to tone the stomach regulate liver and kidneys purify blood strengthen nerves and revive weak run down persons. Sold by E T Scott Druggist at 50 cents with guarantee.
The Gleason Station column notes heavy snow on March 30 the winter’s worst. Local residents Laura Chipman and Alice Smith visited Winship School while Miss Sackett attended a Fort Wayne teachers meeting and reported a pleasant time.
Sunday travelers and visitors fill the town scene with a busy bounce. Tom and Lume Booth were seen heading south. J H Krouse and wife passed through toward their Otis farm. George Ducher returned to the City for work. Many others visited relatives or went to the City on Saturday or Sunday.
An advertorial notice lists kidney trouble symptoms and urges early treatment to avoid complications. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a world renowned cure available at drug stores and offers a free sample and informational book by writing to Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
Beavers Day in Galena Township reports visits by Miss Eva Austin and Dan Hibbard families. Mrs. Kate Standiford ill, George Milk entertains and Mrs. Roy McKellips hosts guests. A late night buggy theft incident occurs. Mr. Mannering’s 63rd birthday party hosted by G. A. R. and W. R. C. ends with games, feast, and maple wax.
A recount notes a group sharing cake and food before partsing at dawn. The mood is thankful and reflective as those leaving feel fortunate to be among the company.
Proctors claim Dr King’s New Discovery has given away over ten million trial bottles to help the needy. They say it cures asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases. E T Scott, druggist, offers a free trial bottle with guaranteed refund if not satisfied. regular sizes 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Union Mills notes say the Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan Conference met from Thursday to Sunday. Geo. Wells of South Bend attended. Ed Swett returned with his bride from Plymouth. Several marriages may follow. Mrs. Fisher visits Galena township. Mrs. Rosa Loomis hosts company. A reception at the M. E. Church welcomed the new pastor Mr. Thompson. Rev. S. E. Smith to deliver closing sermon next Sunday.
An advertisement warns against misleading preparations and touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a trusted blood purifier prepared under pharmacist supervision. It claims the medicine cures blood diseases when other medicines fail and calls it the world’s great spring medicine.
William Hoover travels to Union Mills for work while a Saturday night dance at Lee's Hall proves a decided success. Local residents Misses Lena and Fusta Stark of Elgin Illinois visit, and several Willvale youths attend. Multiple town residents and visitors are noted, with movements and injuries affecting the community.
Henry Strange of Eaglesville Indiana reports rheumatism nervousness and fatigue. After taking Hood's Sarsaparilla his appetite sleep quality and energy improve significantly. He calls it good medicine and notes Hood's Pills provide strength while cleansing effects occur.
Citizens gathered Monday at the town hall to nominate candidates for the May 1 election. B W Hollenbeck was chosen chairman and C E Martin secretary. The ticket selected includes E W Martin as Trustee for Ward 2, M Brewer as Clerk, and W E Davidson and I ccmgheel 8 Smith as other officers.
In LaCrosse Indiana on April 10 Panhandle train No 40 hit a speeder carrying Gus Rosenbaum Jr and Max Trinoski Jr about nine at night three quarters of a mile east of town near the long curve both men died at once. Trinoski had been foreman for the Chicago Erie at Wilders and Rosenbaum kept a LaCrosse saloon.
Dealings offer ladies and children's muslin undergarments with drawers and gowns at low prices. Ladies drawers start at 15 cents, children's drawers at 10 cents, and ladies gowns at 39 cents from Davidson and Porter.
Elder Stewart was called to Rolling Prairie Monday to preach the funeral. Services are scheduled for Lori's Day at the usual hours with sermons at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Temple and Church and Fur nessville locations host preaching. Monthly at 3 p.m. Elder Stewart to speak at Fur nessville. Y P S Cill to present literary and musical program on the first Sunday each month.
The signer guarantees refunds on two 25 cent Faxters Mad rake bitters for curing digestive ailments liver complaints and related ills. Sold as liquid in bottles or tablets in bryas at 25 cents each. One package guarantees satisfaction or money back. E. T. Scott signs the note.
Grand-Samuel M. Smith LaPorte Charles C. McLain Union Mills David Bennetham LaPorte George W Keith Kingsbury Charles F Backhaus LaPorte Petit John Meinke LaPorte Joseph Ireland Hanna Henry Mills Union Mills John H Harding LaPorte O E Bosserman LaPorte Willard W Place Johnson township R M Hutchison Michigan City J B Bouchard Michigan City Eli Smith Coolspring township B F Redding Coolspring township James Bush LaPorte Ernest Bement LaPorte.
In Kenna Jackson County West Virginia a wife crippled by rheumatism for months recovered after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. A. B. Paksons reports the next morning she walked to breakfast without aid and has not suffered another attack. Sold by E T Scott.
Ladies drawers 15 cts and up corset covers 10 cts trimmed night gowns 39 cts and up Childs drawers 10 cts and up Largest and cheapest line in Laporte.
Reader notice claims you can obtain sterling silver racelet or other items by sending name and address with three 2c stamps to American Seed Co at 335 Broadway New York. A package of choice seeds and coupons worth $1 and full details allegedly await.
Try Grain O a new grain drink that replaces coffee for all ages. It has a rich mocha like flavor from pure grains and is easy on the stomach. Prices 15 and 25 cents per package. Sold by all grocers.
An illustrated story caption hints at a mail delivery scene. The fragment references a receipt of postage and a mysterious character associated with exesta, suggesting a plot around postal logistics and intrigue.
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