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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1896

Page

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A Woman's Story From the Detroit Sun

Miss Margaret Stenbaugh narrates four years of illness and recovery aided by Dr Williams Pink Pills. She details poverty to health, credits the pills for restoring walking, and cites sworn testimony from 1893. The piece endorses the pills as a cure for multiple ailments and lists purchase details.

Miami Avenue Margaret Stenbaugh Miss Stenbaugh Glassford Scotland Ont Dr. Williams D. A. Delaney Notary Public Wayne Co Michigan

Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Praised by Mrs O’Brien

Mrs. M. P. O’Brien of Tresdale II reports using Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a family medicine with excellent results. She notes it relieves stomach derangements and serves as a general laxative, and that its pleasant taste makes children eager to take it.

Tresdale, II

Indiana Dairy Men Urge Passage of Filled Cheese Tax Bill

C G Plumb of Purdue outlines support for a house passed bill restricting filled cheese made from skimmed milk with fat replaced by lard or foreign fats. He warns it harms U S cheese and dairy industries and urges Indiana dairymen to write Senators Voorhees and Turpie for swift senate passage. He notes the bill currently sits with the senate finance committee.

Lafayette C. G. Plumb Indiana Dairy Association Agricultural Experiment Station Purdue University Dairymen of Indiana House of Representatives Congress United States Committee On Finance Senate D. W. Voorhees Washington Voorhees and Turpie Finance Committee House

Y M C A Reception and Banquet in Indianapolis

Benjamin Harrison presided at a Y M C A state executive reception and dinner in Indianapolis. Guests included ex President Harrison, President Ingalls, R C Morse, and clergy and business leaders. Morse noted property value gains and growth in members and buildings.

Indianapolis Benjamin Harrison Harrison Ingalls Big Four R. C. Morse New York John M. Coulter Pia International Morse

Oldest Woman Pioneer of Lawrence County Dies

Polly Hunter, born May 1890, died near the city leaving three sons and two daughters. Burial ends a lifelong residence in the township and marks her as a respected pioneer. The obituary notes her age at death and long-standing ties to the area.

Bepford Polly Hunter Lawrence County

Town Mourns Five Murders and Suicides in Night of Tragedy

In a county town the Grand Army of the Republic the Rockville Light Artillery and the Knights of Pythias joined in burial for Deputy William Sweenos. Egbert who killed them and three Hascke family members was buried Sunday. The Hascie siblings and the sister of the murderer added to the pall as the town grapples with the killings and suicides.

Grand Army of the Republic Rockville Light Artillery Knights of Pythias William Sweenos Egbert Hascke Hascie

Measles Epidemic Strikes Greensburg and County

In Greensburg and across the county a measles epidemic is spreading with Milroy and Hope among the hardest hit. A strange pattern appears as most patients are now showing illness labeled Mable regardless of prior attacks. Many cases involve people sick for a second time this spring.

Greensburg Milroy Hope Mable

Nominated Madden Temporarily Chairman Sparks Riot

Springfield April 30. Dr. T N Jamieson opens Republican convention with Alderman Madden named temporary chairman. O F Berry named permanent chair as Tanner wins governor on first ballot amid district riot led by Buck McCarthy of Chicago stock yards.

T. N. Jamieson State Central Committee Buck McCarthy Chicago Stock Yards Statesman Springfield Ills Jamieson E. E. Rogers O. F. Berry Carthage Madden Berry John R. Tanner D. C. Hagie Alderman Madden F. G. Hanchett Kane County A. J. Hopkins Aurora Joseph Robbins Quincy E. B. Hamilton McCarthy Second Congressional District Chicago Stock Yards Morris Hayes

Mother of Scott Jackson Improves in Health

Greencastle April 29 Mrs Jackson mother of Scott Jackson is greatly improved in health and can take drives about the city. Possibly she and her daughter will attend the Newport trial this week likely leaving for that city when the defense begins its side of the case.

Scott Jackson Greencastle

Gallagher a Murderer Now in Muncie

Joseph Reld died from a stab wound to the lung inflicted by Joseph Gallagher during a Sunday morning quarrel over unionism. Gallagher is jailed on a murder charge.

Gallagher Muncie Joseph Reld Joseph Gallagher

Man fatally injured by freight train in Brazil

Brazil April 9 Thomas Robertson a Wyoming teen living near Perth was fatally struck by a Big Four freight train while attempting to climb a cattle-guard his right arm and leg were severed in the incident

Brazil Thomas Robertson wyoTtg -Tean Perth

Mrs Samuel Gray Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Samuel Gray of Ovid Madison county dies from blood poisoning after a 26 day illness during which she could not swallow food. She had lived in Madison county for over sixty years.

Anderson Samuel Gray Ovid Madison County

Milroy Judge Celebrates 92nd Birthday

Hale and hearty judge Thomas of Milroy marked his 92nd birthday anniversary in Greensburg with many friends and relatives on Sunday.

Hale and Hearty Greensburg Judge Thomas Milroy

Royal Wine Co. assigns assets to Louis Boettger in Chicago

The Royal Wine company at 89 Van Buren Street Chicago assigns liabilities and assets each about 5000 to Louis F Boettger. Also noted: comedian Thomas Q Seabrooke sued for separation by wife Elvin Croix Seabrooke on cruelty and abandonment. Body found in Chicago River near Twelfth Street Bridge believed to be John Bolt, 60, 4 feet 4 inches. Various obituaries and incidents follow.

Royal Wine Company van Buren Street Chicago Louis F. Boettger Thomas Q. Seabrooke Elvin Croix Seabrooke John Bolt Twelfth Street Mackenzie Bowell Canada Charles Tupper Burlington Francis K. Churchill Paxton Ills H. L Ostrom E. Carson Greensburg Ind Christian Shane Seventh United States Cavalry Fort Sheridan Arizona Houghton Mich Grace E. Andrews Tamarack Old Dominion Line Wyanoko U. S. S. Columbia England Sas

The Markets Report for New York and Chicago

Money on call at 2.4 percent with sterling exchange firm and various bank note rates. Chicago Board of Trade quotes show Wheat, Corn, Oats, and Park results with June prices. Live stock in Chicago and cattle and hog ranges summarize receipts and top bids at the Union Stock Yards.

New York Enry Aterling Exchange United States Pacific Chicago Board of Trade Burbanks Chocano Union Stoce Texas

Michigan Democrats Convene in Detroit with Murphy as Temporary Chair

Detroit April 30 The state Democratic convention began at 2 45 pm with Alfred J Murphy of Detroit named temporary chair. Delegates nominated committees and the resolutions were referred to the resolutions committee without debate. Caucuses earlier that day produced mixed results for gold and silver factions across districts.

Detroit Murphy Alfred J. Murphy Committee On

Vermont Republicans Name McKinley Backing and Delegates

At the Vermont Republican convention on April 3 the mood favored the party over individual candidates. The platform included recognition of William McKinley of Ohio as the first choice for president. Delegates at large to the national convention were Redfield Proctor Rutland H D Holton Brattleboro Er C Smith St Albans and Charles A Prouty Newport.

Montpelier Vermont Apostle of Protection Wiliam McKinley Ohio Redfield Proctor Rutland H. D. Holton Brattleboro Er. C. Smith St. Albans Charles A. Prouty Newport

Alabama Populists Move Toward Montgom­ery Convention

The Populist convention in April 1910 faces scheduling at Montgomery as delegates discuss platform and alignment. The meeting aims to unite farmers and reformers behind state political action.

Democratic convention opens in Allentown with Pattison for president

State Chairman Robert F. Wright called the convention to order at 12:15 p m in Allentown. William E. Given of Columbia was chosen temporary chairman. Enthusiastic scenes followed Given s praise of ex Governor Pattison as Pennsylvania s presidential candidate. Pattison was the unanimous choice for president after committees were named and a recess taken.

Allentown Robert F. Wright William E. Given Columbia

Mississippi Democrats Convene State Convention Opens

Jackson April 3 The Democratic state convention met at 10 30 a m with Chairman Williamson presiding Ex Congressmen H L Muldrow named temporary chairman and L Pink Smith as secretary Henderson Doxey of Carroll elected assistant chairman and the organization was made permanent.

Jackson Williamson H.L. Muldrow Hon. L. Pinksmith Henderson Doxey Carroll County

Prohibition State Convention Nominates Governor Candidate

Nashville April 3 The Prohibition state convention met in the Douce.f hall with 106 delegates to nominate a governor candidate select delegates to the national convention and adopt a platform L B Searle of Chattanooga was elected temporary chairman.

Nashville L. B. Searle Chattarooga

Landrus and Meyers Named Republican Delegates in 16th District

In Williamsport Pa on April 3 J H Landrus of Tioga and John Meyers of Clinton were chosen as delegates to the Republican national convention by the Sixteenth district commerce. They were instructed for Quay. An effort to name McKinley as second choice failed.

Williamsport J. H. Landrus Tioga John Meyers Clinton Quay McKinley

Georgia Republicans pick delegates to St Louis convention

ATLANTA April 3 The Republican convention adjourned at 12 30 after selecting delegates to the St Louis convention. A majority of the delegates are for McKinlay.

Georgia Atlanta St. Louis McKinlay

Commutations Likely in Transvaal Death Sentences

In Pretoria April 380 the four men Hammond Rhodes Phillips and Farrar had their death sentences commuted. Officials say further punishments for reform committee prisoners and other inmates are under reconsideration with lightening sentences expected. London dispatch notes that Leyds advised the death sentence was removed from the four prisoners and new punishment remains undecided.

Pretoria John Hays Hammond Francis Rhodes Cape Colony Lionel Phillips Chamber of Mines of Johannesburg George” Farrar Proprix Ctor Country Life W. J. Loyns Triansvaal Sir Jadewett Reform Committee Executive Council London Joseph Chamberlain Leyds W. J. Leyds The Transvaal Hammond Farrar Rhodes Phillips

Secretary receives word on Hammond death sentence commutation

Secretary Olney in Washington reports from Vice Consul General Knight in Cape Town that the death sentence of John Hays Hammond has been commuted and that further details will follow in a cable.

WaAsatpaton Olney Knight Caps Town John Hays Hammond

Borstel Sues Wife for Divorce in New York

Henry Christian Borstel former consul to Brazil and St Helena sues Lorinda Borstel for divorce. His New York home is 104 West Ninety Ninth Street. He claims she refused to return with him for a year and hid her return, offering to sign a deed only if given $1,000.

Perry O.S Henry Christian Borstel Brazel St. Helena Cleveland Lorinda Borstel Borstel West Ninety-Ninth Street New York Tammany Hall Brazil United States

Murderer Escapes from Jail in Kansas Town

Bill West charged with murder of United States Marshal Kenny in the Indian Territory escaped from jail with help from an outside confederate who saved a bar. The sheriff arrived in time to stop six other prisoners from fleeing.

Torekka Kan Bill West United States Kenny Indian Territory

Maupin Anti-Racing Law Upheld by Court of Appeals

The court of appeals sustained the Maupin anti-racing law as valid. It discharged from custody Lacey in a test case challenging the statute on a technical question of jurisdiction in RicuMont, Virginia.

RicuMont Court of Appeals Lacey

Salvation Army Commander Booth Tucker Arrested in Slumming Expedition

Commander Booth Tucker of the Salvation Army was arrested during a slumming expedition and taken to the Elizabeth Street police station. He was bailed out in $1,000 by Steve Brodie.

New York Booth Tucker Salvation Army Elizabeth Street Steve Brodie

Dynamite Bomb Sent To Twin Ministers

Rev Morrill brothers in BIRABOO Wisconsin received a dynamite bomb by mail Tuesday evening. The ministers turned the explosive over to local officers for investigation.

Biraboo Wis Messrs Morrill

Jealousy Fueled Seattle Marital Tragedy

Albert Rieti a mulatto shot and killed his wife then killed himself Wednesday in Seattle. police say jealousy was the cause of the double tragedy.

Seattle Waosh Albert Rieti Daalausy

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