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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1895
Page
2
The Westville newspaper lists prices for obituary notices over ten lines at one dollar and obit poetry at ten cents per line. Professional cards cost five dollars yearly and three dollars for six months.
The article notes that major cities stress republican majorities as a political ad. Singland pressures Venezuela for Barimas Island at the mouth of the Orinoco, seen as vital for a fortress-like control similar to Halifax and Vancouver. The island, though small on the map, commands a large share of South American trade.
The public is alarmed by a committee report alleging an attempt to steal more than 82 million from the state treasury. The piece notes public outrage and contrasts it with earlier political corruption involving the governor’s office.
The article forecasts a special Legislature session to restore crown lands to native farmers. It claims the move will end the Liliuokalani regime's influence and undermine Cleveland's policy, portraying the transfer as reparation and a risk to existing power.
The piece urges residents to not dwell on the past but learn from it and grow. It emphasizes pride in local achievements and calls for an onward watchword guiding future conduct and community kindness.
Workmen in Roby prepare track stable and grandstand for spring opening. The reconditioned course is expected to be faster than last year after repairs to the muddy turn. Superintendent Charles Heim bach leads teams laying loam as 400 plus horses gather for stalls and early entries pour in from St. Louis and New Orleans.
An Indiana newspaper reporter averages a column and a half daily on weekdays and three columns on Sundays, totaling twelve columns weekly. Over fifty work weeks per year that yields 840000 words, about twenty ordinary books, enough to rival Crawford’s two books per year.
A town caucus held Monday evening in the council room nominated candidates for ward offices and town roles. W. Williams chosen trustee. S. Haus elected second ward representative. A. Brewer over J. M. Hill for third ward. Jerome named clerk. J. Gardner treasurer. Hill marshal. "The Citizens' Ticket" with star device declared.
The column records planting rumors and farm displays in town windows. It notes marriages and deaths including Mrs. Wm Bundy and James Sawyer. It mentions Hamlets accident death, new displays by H B Herrold and G L Thompson, and a forthcoming Epworth League May Festival with noted speakers.
Another caucus at the same site organized by electing Jared Gardner as chairman and F R Jerome as secretary. Tellers were S D Flynn and F P Herrold. Culbertson won the trustee post. Haus and Young named for wards. Hubbard or McGuigan for clerk. Hoard led marshal race. Gardner endorsed for treasurer. The ticket adopted the plow device and adjourned.
An advertisement touts a cure for deafness caused by catarrh. It explains deafness results from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and asserts nine of ten cases stem from catarrh. The firm F. J. Conry & Co. of Toledo offers $100 for an uncured case and sells Hall's Catarrh Cure for 75 cents through druggists.
Easter passed quietly in Quakerdom with several residents recovering from illness Ray Eggleston and Bertha are on the road to recovery after pneumonia and pleurisy Nelson Barnard and family returned from Florida with May Minor joining for the summer Mrs St Clair and Florence Beach with Cora Bliss attended Easter services at Hammond The community asks for Harvey Allison to share his ghost story.
Advertised remedy claims to aid female complaints by strengthening organs. It promises relief for loss of appetite constipation headaches fainting nervousness sleeplessness and dizziness with a guarantee of health and strength. Also notes local farm news and arrivals at the Monon station with a mention of alligators brought by Mr Barnard.
The New Dirham Township Institute met on Saturday April 13 at 10 am. Prof. Cattron was absent. Miss Effie Innes spoke on Infinitives and Participles and Miss Pearl Posten sang Leaf by Leaf. A discussion on Ethics for Young People followed, outlining morality, custom, and applied ethics.
A block of remedies and testimonials from Scott and Leeds Iowa advertise De Witt's Little Early Risers Chamberlain's Pain Balm and Cough Remedy along with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Sellers claim quick relief for headaches rheumatism colds and digestive issues with pricing and local endorsements.
The speaker suggests the Supreme Court should address all laws enacted by the Fifty third Congress. The remark frames judicial review as a route to clarify statutes passed during the era.
Mr and Mrs Emery Carpenter visited friends in Valparaiso over Sunday. The ladies sewing society met at Mrs Samuel Howells last Wednesday and did effective sewing work. Mr Addison Snell and family of Walkerton are visiting friends and relatives locally. Some of the oats crop is damaged by tax. For sale sound corn on a farm near one house. Enquire one mile south of Squat
An advertised sale lists 200 pairs of silk figured suspenders with wire buckles at 50 cents, latest style stiff hats at 3.50, 2.50 for a large line of men s pants, 4.50 for children s felt and wool hats, 500 men s pants made to order with wool, 4.50 for extra super half wool and carpet stock advertised.
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