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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1898
Page
2
The Westville Indicator reports all Allen county toll gates removed. It also notes 10 000 Cuban refugees in Florida seeking to enlist to fight Spain. Gen Lew Wallace withdraws from the U S Senate race to join the army for Cuban independence.
Steamboat men bitterly denounce the Wabash River condition. Once a fertile region with great navigational potential, it has been neglected by the government, leaving the channel clogged with snags and sand-bars that prevent keelboats from sailing.
Assistant Adjutant General Smock reports inquiries from Adj. Gen. Stewart of Harrisburg and others about how many veterans are insane in the state. The plan aims to petition Congress to create an asylum if sufficient cases exist. sixty one cases have been reported to Gen. Smock.
The Whitley circuit court upheld the 1897 act extending township trustees’ terms, Judge Adair ruling constitutional. Marshall appeals to the supreme court with a 30 day window to perfect. The article also cites Lake Shore stock history and a ME conference report with church statistics and notes Indiana shipfighter prowess ahead of action.
The passage recalls belligerent displays in the Indiana legislature and comments on the ascendancy of a dominant figure over a compliant tool. It critiques the current era as colorless, while suggesting such ruptures can be refreshing amid tame discourse.
A Topeka telegram reports that servant girls in the town plan a citywide strike demanding equal rights. They seek front-door entry for callers and a dining area for entertaining friends, a move that could shake capital city society from center to circumference.
In a personal reminiscence Consul-General Lee recalls riding home after Appomattox. He tells of meeting an old plowman who, upon hearing General Lee had surrendered, insists the true surrender was by Fitz Lee and mocks the notion that Lee’s action ended the cause.
The Kendallville Standard notes Judge R S Taylor of Fort Wayne for the U S Senate seat held by David Turpie. It urges Hon J Frank Hanly of Lafayette as a worthy choice, praising his record in the lower house, mind, devotion to veterans, debating skill, independence from entanglements, and moral character.
The piece praises Gen. Fitzhugh Lee as an American admired for bravery and thorough, fearless service in Cuba. It argues his achievements reflect administration policy, not independent zeal, and warns against overrating him as a deity while noting ample hero worship exists.
An advertisement urges readers to fortify against disease by keeping blood pure and digestive organs in order. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify blood enrich strength and improve appetite, and Hood's Pills as a family cathartic easy to take.
An advertisement claims deafness from catarrh can be cured by constitutional remedies. It explains ear tube inflammation as the cause and promises one hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Circulars offered free from F. J. Cuggerx & Co. Toledo Ohio. sold by druggists 75 cents.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a beauty aid and blood purifier. It claims clean blood leads to clear skin and urges readers to begin today to banish pimples boils and blotches. The copy promises satisfaction with a price point of 5 to 10 cents.
Mrs C A Garwood left Saturday for Grand Rapids for a few weeks. Otis Wicker spends Sundays at home. Ed Evenburg was seen on our streets Sunday. Miss Pearl Penton entertained a party Thursday evening. Wheat is at 21.00 a bushel and needs rain and war to improve in market. Thos Garwood Eddie Garwood and Miss Lawrence visited Charles Garwood Sunday. Clarence Poston of Laporte spent Sunday in Pin Hook. Several boys went to Laporte Saturday to collect pay for cutting wood.
The township discusses the prospect of war with Spain as neighbors share visits. Mrs. Geo Davis and her Buffalo family visit Mrs White. Charlie Payne and family stay with Mrs J W Payne near Westville. Miss Mary Marshall of LaPorte visits Miss Oneta McClellan and Miss Edith McDonald of LaPorte visits Miss Bertha Fisher. Rev Campbell preaches a strong sermon and five are received into church fellowship by letter.
Mrs Bennett and daughter Stella called at Mr Koontz Saturday afternoon. Jimmie Pettit spent Sunday at home. Mrs Cora Holiday and children left Friday for Michigan City where she will make her future home. William Tuley expects a housekeeper Wednesday. Tom Tuley and Clare Cites spent Saturday night and Sunday at Pinhook. Earnest Williams will soon return to his home in Michigan. Mrs Myria Cites and Earnest Williams went to Union Friday. Dick Cites has his house painted. Al Freeland went to Michigan City Monday for summer employment. Wm Bobland’s new duck park works well. Andrew Doolittle completed a new fence around his garden. Miss Jane Carpenter went to Hammond to visit her sister.
Why is Jacob Herrold here s0 much. Frank Link was quite sick a few days last week. Mrs. John Barnes of Otis visited in this place Monday. Trustee Hall transacted business here Friday. The assessor is in our vicinity and everybody is poverty stricken. Harry Hubble and John Long return ee to their old home in Goshen Saturday. Mr. S. C. Hill, visiting his parents and friends here, returned to his home in Pelican Rapids Minn., Thursday last.
Daisy Williams and Lillian Bogue visit in Chesterton while residents travel to Michigan City for business. Local workers, farmers, and families interact as elections, school enumerations, nursery deliveries, and road work proceed. A Standard Oil rep tours merchants and a Pine and Jackson township graduates exam is held at Burdick school.
Miss Amanda Zuehlski of this place and William Rapp of Otis were married in Michigan City Tuesday of last week. Caspar and Wilbur Holler conducted business in Chesterton Tuesday. Sanford Hall reported his horse severely hurt on a muddy road Tuesday forenoon. Some remarks on the examination of the Pine-Tackeon township graduates, ten in number.
An early 20th century advertisement urges readers to cleanse winter impurities from blood as warmer weather arrives. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla tones the body, prevents tiredness and loss of appetite, and provides pure rich blood as the best spring medicine.
New Durham and Clinton township teachers held their annual institute at Westville High School. Emma Small opened exercises and C O Burner led the Plato topic. Lizzie Wagner spoke on rhetoric and students presented language papers. Mrs Standiford taught participles and infinitives. Iseminger attended as a Clinton township trustee.
Mrs. Geo Jones of Danville Illinois reports years of torpid liver relief after using Universal Laxative Pills. The ad claims cures for constipation dizziness and related symptoms and notes sale by E T Scott.
Facts about Indiana include railroad mileage of 8606.28 and 97 railroads. Population in 1890 was 2,192,404 with 416,205 foreign born. Marion leads with 17 railroads. the state ranks high in corn hogs wheat coal and education.
Purdue bulletin reports 1896 field trials of 28 raspberry and 16 blackberry varieties with subsoil preparation. Miller yields consistently, J H Hale praises early reds, Loudon markets well, Columbia and Shafer large purple fruits. New blackcaps Conrath and Kansas lead for size and mid season. Yellow cell and Golden Queen noted among red varieties.
James Troop, Horticulturist, lists recommended planting varieties for general cultivation. For blackberries Snyder dominates lists, with Early Harvest Early King Taylor Ancient Briton and Erie following. other large favorites include Eldorado Agawam Kittatinny Minnewoski Stone Hardy and Lucretia Dewberry. In the south Early Harvest with protection is noted.
Promotion offers readers sixteen pages of popular songs with full sheet music for piano or organ. Send three or more performer names and fifteen cents to Popular Music Pub. Co. Indianapolis for monthy publication copy.
Northwestern Line offers discounted excursion tickets on May 3 17 June 7 and 21 to numerous points in Northern Wisconsin Michigan Northwestern Iowa Western Minnesota Nebraska North Dakota and South Dakota including the Black Hills. Encourage farming. contact D W Aldridge 127 The Arcade Cleveland or W B Kniskern 22 Fifth Ave Chicago for details.
Residents of Sweedish settlement in Coolspring township express strong anti gypsy sentiment after Dell Boss barn fire on Friday. They discuss forming a posse to drive them out following reported depredations and a refused aid request to the gypsies who allegedly became abusive at the house before the blaze.
Valparaiso residents poured into the streets Saturday as bells rang from the courthouse tower and fire alarms to cheer the senate passage of the Davis resolution with the Turpie Foraker amendment recognizing Cuban independence. Crowds lit giant crackers and colored fires and lingered into Sunday morning amid patriotic excitement.
The piece lists common adversaries of newspapers including debtors who refuse to pay, politicians seeking favors, claimants who demand control, and bullies or cowards who dislike bold reporting. It notes ingrate readers who betray assistance as the harshest foe.
A small advert promotes ascarete candy cathartic for constipation with a 10 cent price and a money back guarantee by druggists if C C C fails.
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