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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1898
Page
2
The Westville newspaper discusses President McKinley's Cuba policy, citing the Monroe doctrine and earlier messages. It argues that intervention may be necessary as Spain's control weakens, warns against impulsive war rhetoric, and urges Congress to act while preserving national unity.
The piece discusses public sentiment on war with Spain, Governor actions on troop authorization, and the belief the national guard would be first called. It cites financial import of gold, naval rank comparisons, and a column sermon noting gender imbalances in schools and prisons.
The Indianapolis Journal notes that 5 000 troops faced 3 000 Seminole Indians in Florida with 1 531 soldier deaths, 58 in battle, suggesting tropical climate as a major killer. It contrasts start months of several historic wars, highlighting April as a common onset for revolutions and conflicts.
Government officials announced at military headquarters that Governor Mount has tendered the services of the Indiana National Guard to President McKinley, a formal offer made ten days prior.
John Oliver of Philadelphia describes a collapse with jaundiced skin and weakness. After doctors gave him up, a friend urged Electric Bitters. one bottle sparked improvement and three weeks cured him, saving his life at 50 cents a bottle at E. T. Scotts drug store.
A Laporte Bulletin representative told J W Lovett in Anderson that conclusive evidence shows the company would be formed and work would begin soon after satisfactory franchises are secured. The company is practically formed pending franchises, with negotiations opened with construction firms.
Spring brings winter impurities into the blood and Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as the spring medicine that purifies the blood, strengthens the system, and prevents tiredness and loss of appetite. The ad emphasizes Hood's as the sole reliable purifier.
Several residents and visitors appear in this week’s list. Mr. Barnes and Mr. McCaffery are mentioned with changes and health notes. Family events include a birth and a planned reunion at R. B. Hill’s home.
Mrs R Fredricks returns from Chicago after visiting relatives and friends. Miss Lizzie Kester returns from Elkhart to spend Easter. Mr C H Baird moves into S B Davis residence. Mr and Mrs Wilkinson shopped in Chicago Thursday. Teachers and pupils attend divine services at the Catholic church. Mr and Mrs John Hall of Burdick visit relatives, Good Friday. Nick Androshock, recently from Whiting, dies Tuesday after la grippe. he was known as an industrious young man and his loss is felt by many.
Frank Link has been ill with la grippe while Dr Hollenbeck attends Turp, Rogers and family and Ed Link and bride spent Sunday with Jacob Link. Frank Hill and bride returned, reception at Richard Hill's, plan to reside at his home. An old fashioned spelling school held at Bogue school house by Miss Ida Frame's, large crowd and merry time reported.
Door Village residents and visitors are listed. H J Fitzpatrick and Cath erine daugher visited Chicago for Easter with former's parents. Mr and Mrs M L Brink with daughter Mrs Frank Travis of Kingsbury spent Easter with kin. Roy Lagess from Michigan City visited Brink family. Dr Campbell pastor of M E church returns from Chicago medical school. Archie Minor and Hattie Bevington of Waterford spent Friday with Walter Mc Clellan. Charles Crawford of Utah visits Geo Crawford in Laporte. Mira Grace Crave hosts a surprise party organized by Orletta and Louise Jayne. Mrs Robert White regains health after a church incident. Mrs Margret Pratt returns from visit with Nancy Keith in Willvale. Mrs James Callison suffers neuralgia. Anna Armstrong guest of Della and Dora Huckins.
Burdick residents attend a large Easter program by the Epworth League last Sunday evening. Local residents Frank Hawkins returns from Michigan. J R Hall and family visit Laporte for a horse and buggy purchase. Della Glass visits Chesterton. The spelling and mathematical match at Frames school draws attention with John Reprogie leading lightning mathematics and Dora Greening top in spelling. George Shaner and Wm Hall Sr. are ill. George Frame plans to relocate to Chicago with family. Mrs Norton and Mrs Corry entertainments noted.
Friends and relatives gathered April 11 for Thomas Garwood Sr.’s 63rd birthday near LaPorte. Sixty to seventy guests joined the celebration with a midday meal and games including flying feet. Attendees came from Laporte Michigan City Kingsbury Door Village Beaver Dam and Squatham.
Miss Stella Shaw of Covington Indiana reports relief from scrofula humor and rheumatism after using Hood’s Sarsaparilla. The testimonial states a severe spring attack ended and rheumatism did not return. Hood’s Pills are advertised as curing liver ills and mailed for 25 cents by Hood & Co Lowell Ass.
Notes from Valparaiso and Laporte announce numerous marriages with dates and locales from April to March. Listed couples include Sherman Laughlin and Mary E. Biggs, J B Wooley and Allie Fowler, Ida Harry and Charles Herbster, and many others. Also reported are deaths of Casper Warner at 72 in Laporte, and several local residents aging 55 to 74 with family details.
The ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as purifiers of impure blood, claiming benefits spreading through families. It emphasizes purification at the source to prevent suffering and praises its use by women, wives, mothers, and children.
A list of death notices and brief obituaries from Porter County Indiana and nearby areas. Entries include ages from 5 to 77, multiple towns, and causes or circumstances of death such as illness, accident, and old age. Names include James Williams, M Arvidson, Sarah Cropner, John Strauss, John O Kennedy, Edward Frenier, L W Rose, Gilbert Harrold, Raymond Wittenburg, Fred Love, David Clark, John Schoff, and others.
Frank W. Smith versus Lake Shore and Southern Ry filed for ten thousand dollars for personal injuries. O H Brown bound over to circuit court in four hundred dollars bond after a mayor's hearing on mayhem against J H Stein. Mary Hanson granted divorce from Theodore with child custody. Weed cases sent to South Bend for trial. Local ad for Universal Laxative Pills.
Grain-O is promoted as a coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims to suit children and adults, resembles mocha in color, is easy on the stomach, and costs one fourth of coffee at 25 cents per package.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a beauty aid claiming clean blood and liver stimulation to banish pimples boils blotches and a bilious complexion. It promises savings with 10c 25c and 50c sizes and guarantees satisfaction at all druggists.
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