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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1896
Page
2
The item lists newspaper rates and notices including obituaries and business ads. It prints two candidate declarations: Eugene R. Moore of Porto as a Republican county treasurer hopeful and Julius Conitz announcing candidacy before the Republican county convention.
The Indiana Republican state convention will meet in Dominion Hall Indianapolis on May 7 1996 with 1415 delegates. The event promises high interest due to many candidates seeking tickets and includes special round trip rail rates for May 5 to May 6 11. Tickets are valid only on sale day and return through May 7 1996.
The Republican committees invite all supporters to mass meetings in townships and wards on May 2 1896 to select delegates and alternates for two conventions. One in South Bend May 13 1896 to nominate a circuit prosecutor for the 2nd Judicial District, and another in Hammond Lake County May 11 1896 to nominate a judge for the Superior Court and a prosecutor for the same district. Delegates are apportioned one per hundred votes plus one per fraction over fifty cast for W D Owen in 1894, with at least one delegate per township.
North township of Lake county names a candidate for superior judge Mr Gavit of Whiting who has only four years resident in the state and no notable claims. LaPorte county backs El B Tuthill of Michigan City for superior judge and Porter county backs Judge Crumpacker for congress. The plan aims coordination among Lake LaPorte Porter counties with North township as exception due to the contested candidacy.
The piece lauds Mr. Tuthill sixteen years resident in Michigan City and a strong Republican. It urges LaPorte County to support his nomination for a position, arguing he is superior in legal training, integrity, and public trust, and that Jake County would gain prestige by unanimity.
A sworn statement from Charles H. Wetzel of Sunbury Pa asserts inflammatory rheumatism was cured after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The affiant bought the product at Melick's drug store on crutches and praises three bottles. The notice notes sale price of 50 cents a bottle by H N Nichols authenticated by Walter Shipman J P.
A speaker argues that after 30 years, prices for manufactured goods fall while wages stay high. He claims free trade cheapens goods by reducing the artisan, while protection raises the value of the artisan. Quoted honoring Hon. Wm. McKinley.
A New York Advertiser piece argues that Christian effort should prioritize domestic missions as highly as foreign work. It urges Christians to address heathenism at home in New York and Chicago before expanding abroad, citing Paul and warning against neglecting local souls.
Public warning against catarrh ointments containing mercury and urging prescriptions from reputable physicians. Recommends Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally. Includes note to ensure genuineness and availability of testimonials.
An 19th century advertisement promotes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best bowel complaint medicine. It touts quick action and ease of taking when diluted with water, with prices at 25 and 50 cents per bottle sold by H. N. Nichola.
A vintage style ad urging readers to place their insurance with J. B. Green. The notice highlights reliability and local service, inviting customers to contact the agent for policies and coverage options.
The board elected A. C. Johnson president C. E. Herrold secretary and E. B. Smith treasurer. Johnson brings dairy expertise and a strong local reputation to ensure a first class institution. Building nears completion and milk routes begin, signaling a promising start for Westville's new creamery.
Gilman Brown of 34 Mill Street South Gardner Massachusetts paid 375 to doctors who abandoned his son claiming he would not live a month. After trying King’s New Discovery a few bottles restored health and allowed him to return to work. Free trial bottles offered at E. T. store.
A German Baptist Meeting is scheduled in Ottawa Kansas from May 26 to 29. The Wabash Railroad will offer round trip tickets at one fare plus $2.00 for returns within 30 days, with sale dates May 18 22 23 and 25 1896. Tickets available via Wabash St. R. agents or C S Crane general passenger and through agent in St. Louis Missouri.
The Pilgrim Easter issue will be ready in early April with new and original content. It will feature articles by Capt. Chas. King U S A and Ex Gov Geo W Peek of Wisconsin among others. An entertaining number will be well illustrated. send ten cents to Geo H Heafford publisher 415 Old Colony Building Chicago Ill for a copy.
Commander-in-Chief Walker issues General Orders No 7 stressing Memorial day as sacred not to be desecrated by races or amusements. The orders appoint aides-de-camp for state departments and urge use of the term Memorial day, with schools to honor the day the Friday before.
Rich discoveries of gold in Cripple Creek Colorado and elsewhere push 1896 production to a record level. Analysts predict high pay dividends of 35 to 50 percent on small investments as J E Morgan and Co advertise investments in Prudential Gold Mining Co and other Cripple Creek firms. They offer free booklets on mining speculation and investments.
Send address to H EF Buecklen Co in Chicago and receive a free sample. The pills claim to ease constipation and sick headache and aid malaria and liver troubles. Purportedly purely vegetable and non intoxicating with toning effect on stomach and bowels. Regular size two dimes per box sold by Scott druggist.
Stev I. W. Markley works a varied week moving from farming and carpentry to insurance writing and real estate. He hauls logs and spends Saturdays on prohibition talk, then preaches the gospel at Butler and Auburn.
Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway announces a series of four home seekers excursions to western regions and the northwest and southwest aimed at letting buyers secure land and begin work for the 1890 season. Details and fares available from coupon ticket agents or traveling passenger agent Robt. C. Jones in Cincinnati Ohio.
The Wabash Railroad offers a reduced round trip fare from all stations to St Louis for the Republican National Convention on June 16 1896. For dates of sale and limits consult local Wabash ticket agents or C S Crane Gen Pass and Ticket Agent St Louis Mo.
The piece depicts Britain intensifying South Africa actions, with budget theatrics and naval reinforcement credits cited. It portrays President Kruger and Lord Salisbury clashing as Britain pursues a forced settlement, warning that Germany and other powers won’t hinder a planned Transvaal subjugation.
The piece touts hundreds of Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa and Dakota lake country locales ideal for summer homes. Resorts vary from formal dining to casual wear and are reachable by the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway in a few hours. Free descriptions and rate lists are offered by Robi C. Jones, agent, Cincinnati Ohio.
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