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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1905
Page
1
A judge with 27 years on the New York bench says every man has more good than bad. He notes 35 000 people appeared before him, crimes varied, yet most people tell the truth and act honestly. Optimism, charity, and generous estimates of others lead to a brighter life for all.
The Chicago and South Store Railway Co runs from Michigan City every hour on the even hour with a 30 minute ride to Pine Lake. Cars connect with all Moron trains for Laporte, providing transfer options for travelers.
The pastor will preach Sunday morning and evening. Morning topic The Religious Experience of the First Christian Converts. Evening topic The Page of a Man who can Stand Alone. Subjects of special interest to young people and church members, inviting the whole community to attend. All other services of the church are usual.
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Indiana lawmakers passed a measure to prevent draining or digging near fresh water lakes. It forbids locating ditches or drains that cut into lake lines, lowering water levels, or altering dams or spillways. Violations carry a fine between 100 and 500 dollars or jail time up to one year. Existing constructions must be modified to comply. The act stands alongside other session laws and is now in effect.
W A Eddiey of the Walkerton Independent says the paper values readers but will not tolerate long term patrons who do not pay. He states they are cutting out such business.
The King couple celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary on a Friday in April. Neighbors and relatives gathered after a door knell to honor Mr and Mrs King with a shared supper and music. Children presented a dining table for the occasion and wished them many more years together.
A Lula Mississippi man named C. G. Grayson says Dr King New Life Pills cured his stomach and bowel disorders. The ad promises relief from undigested food poisons through the pills’ tonic laxative action. Available for 25 cents at E T Scotu’s drug store with guarantee.
An Italian girl was born on a Nickel Plate train Saturday night near Knox and christened Alice Nickel Plate. Trainmen will monitor the child to ensure she lacks for nothing. The birth occurred in an immigrant car, but the mother and daughter were moved to better quarters as news spread along the train.
The Rathbone Sisters will serve ice cream cake and coffee starting at 3 p.m. next Saturday continuing through the evening at Mrs. S G Haus’s residence. You are invited to attend.
New road supervisor laws tighten duties with stricter fines. Elections set for December third Saturday. officials take office next year for two years. Fines include up to 10 dollars for allowing Canada thistles and up to 25 dollars for exposed corner stones, 50 dollars for roadside dumping, and up to 500 dollars plus three months jail for obstructing a road.
Word from St. Thomas Ontario reports the death of Herbert Thompson a brakesman on a freight train. He reportedly altered a siding switch to meet a passenger train the World’s Fair Flyer causing a head on crash at Kingsbury in September 1893. Eleven people died and fifty were injured.
Mrs Orfen LeClear plans a Monticello Indiana visit to reunite with her brother William Case and their long separated sibling Jacob Case who recently returned from the south. The family tale spans Civil War enlistment, yellow fever, and a long century apart ending in anticipated reunion.
The Ministerial Institute of the Valparaiso district concluded a two day spring gathering at the Methodist church in Westville. Over thirty visiting pastors attended. they departed on late trains this morning. Presiding Elder D. M. Wood was re elected president and Rev. J. M. Brown of Crown Point named secretary and treasurer. The next institute meeting will be held in October at Westville.
Milton W. Lewis and Mrs. Emma Wallace united in marriage at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Tacomas with Rev. T. B. Ballard officiating. The couple, joined by Lewis’s three sons and Wallace’s four sons and two daughters, were later entertained by Mrs. Thomaz before returning to their southeast town home.
Easter fell on April 23 this year due to lunar dating rules for Lent. The date hinges on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox, which occurred March 21. Since the full moon did not occur until after a full month, Easter arrived late.
An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy that stops a rattling cough and strengthens the lungs. It claims to prevent pneumonia if taken early and urges customers to refuse substitutes. Sold by E. T. Scott.
A notice lists subscribers who promptly settled accounts and urges remaining names to be added. The ledger includes M. W. Lewisy Westville 2.00, Fred Waroka 2.00, R. H. Dodd 2.00, O. B. Daggy 2.00, Mrs. S. P. Shinabarger 1.00, S. E. Rogers 1.00, A. W. Ballou 1.50, P. L. Brown 1.00, A. J. Barnard 1.00, J. Gardner 1.00, L. R. Cass 1.00, John Hagenow 1.00, P. O. Small 5.00, Dr. G. M. Dakin 5.00, Dolman 3.00, M. Burner 2.00, Jana Ethridge 4.00, P. E. Williams 1.00, D Haskell 5.00, F P Gardner 1.00, J. S. Lewis 3.00.
A local quip notes a man digging in the garden at a slow pace with rests to finish flower beds for his wife. In contrast a man who digs tirelessly without pause is said to be digging worms for fishing bait.
S G B W Robbins announces continuation of Nichols Hardware Stock at the old stand. Hardware and tinware sold at the right price with new goods arriving daily. Call and see me.
Theodore Haus of Rensselaer Indiana offers sale of his interest in 183 acres of the Gov. Ray farm located just east of the Weatville corporate line. Address inquiries to Rensselaer Indiana.
Blizzard weather has cleared and farmers begin spring labor. Emma Baird spent Easter at home. Warren Baird and Wilbur Standiford improved from illness. Chilson and McKellips repair the Irwin cottage in Westville, soon to be occupied by them. Several local residents attended events and visited relatives over Easter and Monday at Wanatah hall and in Westville.
Silas Chandler Harlow died April 11 at Avoca. He was married to Alice Coffman in 1879. no children survive. A prominent Avoca grocer for many years, he likely died of apoplexy after being found in a field. The widow and Mr Coffman’s heirs survive.
Miss Hillman spent Saturday and Sunday at Mr Davidsons. Mr and Mrs Wilson of Valparaiso visited Mas Standifords Sunday. Mr and Mrs Maxwell had their children home for Easter dinner. Rev Ballard and wife called on several neighbors and took supper at James Herrolds. Burner entertains his son Charles and wife of Chicago. Mrs Annie Cathcart and others are sick. Zima Jassup has a new piano. Mrs Hannah Hohenbeck visits niece Mrs May Davidson.
The court held that using cattle guards on public roads does not shield railroads from liability when stock crosses. The test is if the guard turns livestock away, not whether it is the standard railroad practice. Evidence of general use does not prove sufficiency. effectiveness depends on preventing entry onto the track.
Finley C Carson, a state forestry board member, announced at a recent Indianapolis conference that the state forestry reservation near Henryville will be stocked with fish and game. Officials seek wild turkeys and grouse, eggs from Kentucky and West Virginia, and pheasants from unknown sources to begin stocking as facilities are completed.
Fragmentary notes reference sixty acres of woodland and marsh pasture, a Phenix Agstrence Company, and individuals including B A Davey and E Hermas in an unclear land or property context.
Prominent La Porte businessman M Kreidler died Friday morning after an appendicitis operation. He had previously suffered from a nervous disease and a severe illness two years earlier. Born August 30 1859 he leaves his mother a sister five brothers his wife two sons and a daughter. His death ends a long record of public spirit and active citizenship.
Lillian Shunk daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Shunk died Thursday night after a two week illness from measles. She was six years four months old. Rev T E Ballard conducted funeral services Saturday afternoon at the home north west of town and burial followed in Westville cemetery.
Mrs Elizabeth Pace died Monday at her daughter's home in La Porte. She had been a widow since 1859 and a longtime La Porte resident. Surviving children include three daughters. Funeral services were held at the home with burial in Patton cemetery.
Word reached here last week of the death of Henry Mann at his home in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. He was 77 years old and left a daughter Amerzo and two sons Fred Mann. His brothers were from Westville, the Mann family’s early home.
Herman Mahler died at his Wanatah home after a brief illness. He was 35 and survived by his wife and two children.
Last hope vanished for W. M. Smithart of Pekin Ta when doctors said his consumption was incurable. Then King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds kept him alive. He credits the remedy as a great specific that cured him and has used it for over 10 years. Guaranteed 50c and 1.00 bottles at Ei T Scott’s drug store. Trial bottle free.
Commissioner August Peterson opened bids Monday afternoon in Laporte for the Beckenridge ditch project. Three bidders entered: John McAndrews of Bradley Illinois for the Maihier ditch, Roberts & Co. of Terre Haute, and Northern Construction Company of Elk Hart. Northern Construction submitted the lowest figures but the contract has not yet been let. Estimated project cost about 15000 dollars.
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