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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1898
Page
2
The Westville Indictor notes its seventeenth volume, outlines pricing and ad policy, and presents a series of editorial remarks on Havana’s siege, lynching in Monroe county, war taxes, the Dingley tariff, treasury receipts, and U S gold and silver money matters. It cites Valparaiso finances and historical Civil War notes, plus wheat prices and naval purchases.
Governor Mount pledges immediate use of law to drive out gamblers from Roby and any Indiana territory polluting the state. He will coordinate with Sheriff Hayes of Lake county and press for removal if law enforcers refuse. Farmers’ exports rise sharply with March value over 76 million, defying tariff criticisms.
Theodore C. Search, president of the National Association of Manufacturers, tells a Congressional committee that no country has shown such remarkable industrial progress as the United States in the last 25 years. He says manufacturing interests exceed all other sectors in employment and capital investment for the people.
The article notes farmers have prospered since McKinley’s election and the administration plans a new war loan accessible to every citizen. Bonds will be issued from fifty dollars up and offered with facilities to reach people in remote locations, including women who wish to invest.
The Department of Agriculture plans an experiment with Cambria Iron Company to build special steel rails for country roads. The track uses inverted steel channels as rails, resting on gravel with occasional tying to prevent spread. No wood or cross-ties are required, guiding beads on the inside aid wheel guidance, and results will be watched with interest.
An advertisement claims deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and asks readers to request free circulars from F. J. Curneze & Co. Toledo Ohio. doctors sell the remedy for 75 cents.
The Furness Fruit Farm lies 7 miles west of Michigan City on the Michigan Central Ry. It covers 20 acres of sun berries raspberries blackberries currants and gooseberries. Proprietor A We Farness prides himself as a specialist in horticulture and offers plants of approved varieties with soil adaptation guidance. A visit promises insight and access to carefully listed plant varieties.
In Murray Indiana Chester H Eichhorn reports severe illness with boils pimples and extreme weight loss. After using Hood's Sarsaparilla he claims relief from boils and pimples and weight gain. Hood's Pills marketed as easy to take cure indigestion and headache.
Beating the Klondike tale tells how A C Thomas of Marysville Texas says he was cured of consumption after suffering years with hemorrhages by Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds He offers the cure at E T Scotts drug store with trial bottles free and a guaranteed refund if not cured
Local items report Chick Garwood and George McClellan dining with Charley Garwood. Mrs Cathcart and Lela visiting in Squatham. Gypsy caravan seen last week. traveling agent Mr Gross active in the area visiting Pin Hook. School closed for weather. a short literary program held. Wheat looks good after rains. No Friday debate due to bad weather. Thos Garwood and Frank Garwood traveled to Michigan City on business. Mandie and Laura Lawrence visited Wanatah. Wagner plans a new barn soon.
Mrs Jennie Concannon visited Mr William Tuley on Tuesday. Vern and Willow Carpenter recover at home after a measles illness. Gertrude Williams remains on the sick list. Maud Carpenter’s school closed last Friday. Mrs McGuagon visited her parents, Mr and Mrs Samuel Eaton, Sunday. John Osborn spent Sunday at home. Effie Eaton visits Door Village this week with her sister. Mrs Richardson plans to return to live with her daughter, Mrs Albert Carpenter. Mrs Barny Cites went to Unionville on Tuesday. The Bigelow school had a photo taken Thursday morning. Ernest Williams has departed for his home in Michigan.
Multiple local notices report Porter brick yard starting on the 13th with full force. Residents and visitors include Michael Powell in Chicago Heights, C L Jones and J R Weddell in Valparaiso, and Dwight Bailey in Chicago. Messages mention illness in Napoleon Ohio, travels to Michigan City, and a social event by the Chicago Record ball team.
Mrs. Fanny White sick with la grippe at Door Village. Mrs. Frank Mathews and son from Chicago visit her brother-in-law, John Brink. Epworth League social at church Tuesday. Oscar Peterson and mother visit relatives in Chesterton. Perry Barnes’s residence hosts a surprise party for his daughter Pearl with games and refreshments. Edward Ingresor of Chicago visits Alba Kimball. Ladies Aid to sew Thursday in church parlor. Junior League holds an experience social at Mrs. George Rogers’s home with a hayrack ride and refreshments.
Beaver DaM and Albert Peters moved onto the James Cathcart place. Charles Baird of Pinhook faced a renewed sickness but is mend ing again. Mrs D McKellips returned from visits at Zanesville and Delavin Wisconsin. Mrs Frank Flood spent two days with her parents on Morgan Prairie. Mrs Pat Williams boards the Postal force rebuilding the one. Ezra Geist will not move until next fall to the Palmer place.
Grandma Martin is reported better. Pat Williams sold two oak trees to the Postal Company at fifteen dollars each. Lon McKellips is mentioned being treated by Dr. Hollenbeck. Putman is hoping for a forest.
Rain brings mowing demand as townspeople seek war news. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Wa Quigley. Union township schools except upper Kingsbury grades closed last Friday. Wake county men bought a car load of cows nearby. Church committee to buy new song books. collection taken. Mrs Eunice Barney funeral held at church. Maud Brand improving. Louis Closser family moving to new home. J C Rhodes absent from Chicago, likely aiding dressmaking at home.
Wilders residents note farming activity with plowing as a fad. John Gross bagged 32 jack snipes last week, while Daniel Armitage handled business in San Pierre. Mrs. A. Triplett of Decanter visited friends, and Miss Esther Shroll from Lake County spent time with family. St Patrick's Day celebrations are slow, local folks discuss terms, and A E Stowell recovers under Dr Nolan. Henry Tranoskey plans a new house soon.
James E Carson seeks Porter county treasurer post. Local tradespeople and residents are noted visiting, working on road projects, selling stock, and attending events in Burdick and nearby towns. Minor travel to Chicago and Michigan appearances are mentioned along with a barn project and a water trough repair.
A garbled OCR fragment references coffee and children but lacks clear event details. The text appears as stray phrases about drinking coffee, a journey or note, and unclear names or dates, yielding no coherent reportable item.
L E Peno superintendent of the shoe shop at the Geo E P Dodge & Co inside the state prison was attacked by a colored convict named Preston Smith. Smith slashed Peno with a shoe knife injuring the head and ear and Peno was stabbed in the arm and hand. The convict had a prior conviction for petit larceny and has worn stripes since 1896.
An appeal offers a free sample box by sending an address to H E Bucklen & Co Chicago. The ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as effective for constipation sick headache malaria and liver troubles. It promises they are vegetable safe and tone the stomach and bowels with no weakness. Regular price 25 cents per box. Sold by Scott, a pharmacist.
A dark bay colt horse with black mane tail and legs and a white star on the forehead strayed from the farm of R. M. Boone about 14 miles west of Otis on April 2 or 3. The animal is described as a dark bay with a black mane and tail.
American Popular Music announces a liberal offer to readers: send three or more performer names with sixteen cents to receive sixteen pages of current popular songs and sheet music. Also advertised are Northwestern Line excursions on May 3, 17, June 7 and 2 to multiple Northwest states with farm incentives. Apply to D. W. Aldridge or W. B Kniskero for details.
E P Chapman of Laporte and Roy Cattron of Belfast, both Signal Corps members, are ordered to report to Indianapolis. Chapmaneft for headquarters. Cattron detained due to his wife’s illness. Adj Gen Gore from Indianapolis notes many seek roles but no openings yet. He says the state could raise 50 000 volunteers quickly if needed.
A vintage advertisement promoting Cascarets candy cathartic to relieve constipation. Claims a permanent cure with a 10 cent price and a money back guarantee if it fails. Includes a note about druggists refunding money.
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