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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1895
Page
2
Local notice page outlines publication schedule at Westville Indiana with Thursday issues and annual rates. It lists ad pricing, obituaries and poetry offerings, professional cards, and reader guidance on perusal of advertisements.
The INDICATOR marks the end of its thirteenth volume and ninth year under this editor. The paper reflects on growth, subscriber loyalty, and a thousand dollars in delinquent payments. It notes rising advertising, improved facilities, and a cautiously optimistic outlook amid local and regional developments.
China concedes Corea independence to Japan and allows retention of conquered places and territory east of the Liao river. Formosa is permanently transferred. An indemnity of 100000000 dollars is paid and a military alliance is formed. Peking opens and four new ports are opened to commerce and Japan gains rights to establish cotton mills and other industries in China.
A grocer outlines a real yet vivid example of a shoplifter he labels a nibbler. The tale features feasting from sugar barrels, herring, nuts, cheese, crackers, and apples before any tea purchase, illustrating nonpurchasing taste testing and hidden profits.
Hall of Westville Lodge No 136 1.0.C. F. Dated April 6 1895 declares Alexander Tuley deceased March 26 1895. The lodge expresses sympathy to his daughter with prayers and solace and drapes the charter in mourning for thirty days. Resolutions to be recorded published in WEST VILLE INDICATOR and sent to the bereaved daughter. Committee: D Crumpacker G Hartman G Howell.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure promising to pay one hundred dollars for any deafness caused by catarrh that it cannot cure. Claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. promotes Toledo, Ohio firm F. J. Connery & Co. with 15 cent price.
The LaPorte Circuit Court juries were drawn last week. Grand jurors include John Lond, Thomas Garwood, Lyman Ashton, Charles Barney, James Long, and James Cassidy. Petit jurors list Noah Rowley, William Brandis, Orange Burner, John Campbell, Matt Kreidler Jr, John Zeigler Sr, William Strutz, Stephan Lower, Warren Carver, Harvey Ullom, Jerome Atkins, and William Cullom. The term began April 22 with ten criminal cases on the docket, including State vs. James Greybeal for murder in the second degree and other indictments such as larceny and manslaughter.
A local offer promotes printed envelopes at 50 cents per hundred from the In DICATOR office. The item emphasizes convenience for personalized stationery and quick ordering.
Reports from Lake county court to a new superior court test suit. See sales, arrivals, church jubilee plans, and a serious accident at a local farm. Notable items include a sale in Hanna township, a $18 000 land transfer, a Fathers Bleckmann jubilee, and a gun accident leading to amputation of a boy’s leg.
Advertisements offer free trial bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery. Send name and address to HE Bucklen & Co in Chicago to receive a sample box. ET Scott Drug Store promotes the life pills free and promises health at low cost.
Rev Dominick Shank of Wanatah Indiana writes April 22, 1895 thanking the company for a $50 indemnity to repair fire damages at the San Pierre church. He notes past fair treatment and loyalty to the provider, including a prior incident in Ohio ten years earlier.
The National Educational Association holds a meeting in Denver on July 5. Wabash railroad offers one fare for round trip plus a $2 membership fee. For full details contact a Wabash representative or C S Crane G P and T Agt, Wabash Ry St Louis Mo.
The United Society of Christian Endeavor and the National Young People's Christian Union announce their Fourteenth International Convention in Boston from July 10 to 14, 1895. The Wabash railway offers a reduced round trip fare in first class from all stations to Boston for attendees. For route maps and a guide to Boston, write to C. S. Crane, G P & T Agt, St. Louis, Mo.
Nellie Heins of Brooklyn, prostrated by the grip on the wedding day, rose in her gown with groom and minister in attendance and married in her bedroom. Mrs. Walsh improves rapidly as the unorthodox ceremony proves a healthful tonic.
Albert Lynch, a 33 year old artist living in Paris, is gaining fame through Scribner's Magazine and Ladies Home Journal covers. His watercolors sell for 600 to 900 dollars, and his 1893 Salon prize panel titled "Spring" drew strong praise from critics and buyers.
A local ad sampler touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism back pain sprains and swelling with claims of 100 bottles sold this year and satisfied customers. It promotes Chamberlain's Colic Remedy and Cough Remedy with price points and store listings Scott Leeds and SIMS 3Ros. Iowa testimonials recount cures and peer recommendations.
A fragmented sale list notes items including Extra Union Carpets with half wool filling and extra wool filled ingrain carpets. Also advertised are two hundred pair of men s suspenders, men s stiff hats, men s pants, and children s felt hats with prices and quick delivery promises.
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