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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1905
Page
8
Fragments show estate values of several presidents at death and during life. References include Van Buren Taylor Ward Harrison McKinley and Cleveland with amounts ranging from tens of thousands to over a hundred thousand dollars based on pension records.
Citizens of LaPorte may soon have the chance to view Roosevelt as president. The event is linked to the TM Club of Chicago and emphasizes American citizenship and public privilege.
Travel pamphlet advertises 33.00 Pacific Coast tickets good daily until May 15 from Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle Victoria and Vancouver via the Chicago Dale Pacific and Northwestern Lines. Pullman sleeper cars Chicago to Portland San Francisco and Los Angeles with no changes. Double berth 7 00 meals in dining cars and postpaid seat folders with 4 cents stamps. Agents listed as selling tickets from 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago.
Six Alaska tours via the City of Spokane sail from Pacific Coast points for summer trips. Special low rates arranged with Chicago & North Western Ry and six tours for the Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland. Folders with rates and sailing dates available on 2 cent stamp request to W. S. Kniskern P T M Chicago IL.
The testimonial touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for accident wounds and burns. Theodore Schuele of Columbus Ohio reports a deep foot wound healed quickly after applying the salve. Available at 25 cents from E U Scotts druggist.
The bulletin reports a quarantine against cerebro spinal meningitis in Indianapolis amid debate on contagion. Indiana marital forms update leads to enforcement questions as counties issue licenses under new act. A Michigan City case fines Steve Delato for slot machines. Also cited are Long-term lighthouse service records and rural mail routes growth and deficits. Weather outlook foresees a hot, stormy few weeks with a northward storm near mid month and a hot wave to close the month.
Grant Nixon one of three escapees from the Jeffersonville Reformatory to Michigan City was recaptured in Danville Illinois and returned to prison last Thursday. Bert Lewis alias Alonzo Francia of Howard County and Patrick Croak of Madison County also escaped with Nixon. Crosk recaptured last August near Pendleton. Lewis remains at large.
A fragmented report notes frost injury to cherries and other fruit at lower elevations with limited damage in higher areas. The source hints at varying susceptibility, mentioning an office of a horticultural bureau and concerns over crop quality due to cold.
Miss Jenate Martin of 176 North Paul Street Rochester New York says kidney complaints plagued her until a friend urged Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy made in Rondout New York. After two bottles she was completely cured and has had no trouble since.
Joseph Coffmas of Montmorency Indiana suffered chronic bronchitis for ten years. After trying many remedies with no success, his employer recommended Foley's Honey and Tar. The remedy proved miraculous, curing him, and he reports many others have had the same satisfaction. Sold by E T Scott druggist.
E H Wolfe of Baar Grove Iowa reports a kidney ailment two years past caused pain and anxiety. He credits Electric Bitters with a complete cure and says they help general debility and nerve trouble. Drugstore guarantee offered at 502.
Notice of guardian sale under Laporte Circuit Court order for Ralph S Boyeson and Norman Boyeson minors. Auction at Draves Agriculture Building Westville May 3 1905 at 10 a.m. Personal property from late Jane Boyeson. Terms: cash for under 5 dollars, 3 dollars or more by cash or 90 day notes with security. Notes payable at Bank of Westville. Dated April 24 1903. D L Crumpacker.
A new balancing system for steady log ships is introduced for historically large liners. It claims to enable any person to become a good sailor once the method is in operation. The proposal, said to be recently vented to Germany, targets improving stability aboard the great vessels.
CHAS E MARTIN explains subscription arrears policy. If a subscriber is 12 months or more in arrears, the notice states payments may be adjusted without kickcoming, with potential full-year charges for convenience. The message urges patience and upfront payments when possible.
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