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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1900
Page
4
A lyrical meditation traces a path from fringe pine uplands to a broad highway, reflecting on travelers from early settlers to figures of love, commerce, folly, and virtue as they move toward town and life’s milestones. The poem depicts landscapes, distant mountains, pools, and the footprints of many who passed toward social moments and destiny.
The Nova Scotia coast near Tennant's Harbor is described as a rugged refuge with a white lighthouse at the mouth, a dangerous reef nicknamed The Bull, and a resilient fisher community. The piece contrasts stormbound winters with lively summers when bankers ships and dories pass, noting the town's shift from seclusion to modern schooling and the enduring hardy character of its people.
In a Maine coastal village a fisherman Paul Fralic loves John Shea's daughter and plans to build a cottage. A stormy rescue mission leads to a fatal sea clash as Fralic saves a rower but sinks with the boat, his fate unknown at Tennant’s harbor.
The article describes inflammatory rheumatism as pain and swelling in large joints with fever, occurring mainly in temperate climates and late winter to early spring. It covers gradual onset, sweating, possible recurrence, and risks of heart or brain involvement, noting age range and disputed origins.
The Chicago Times-Herald notes that the German emperor once considered a brief stint as a student at Oxford. As a youth he visited with his father the crown prince and the prince of Wales, touring colleges and river life, enjoying All Souls ale, though a college stay was later ruled out. The emperor's telegrams to Winning crews on boat race days imply he remembers the visit.
The price outlook for gutta percha golf balls appears bullish as production regions expand. Gutta percha trees grow mainly in Borneo Sumatra and the Malay archipelago with several species noted. Destructive traditional collection methods threaten supply amid rising demand.
Clara laments being single in a foggy seaside town sparking a brief exchange about future marriage plans and personal attachment.
A Farm and Home article by L. S. Yates explains a simple fruit table for assorting plums for market. It describes dimensions, guards, incline and workflow to reduce handling and preserve bloom, enabling efficient sorting and packing into ten pound grape baskets for better profits.
The article advises locating stables and nuisances away from the dwelling by placing them northeast or east of the house, with south or east fronts preferred. It recommends natural, curved roads, grouping trees rather than formal lines, avoiding gates in front of entrances, and planting native or inexpensive shade trees like elm and maple to balance view and shade.
The article advocates using powdered phosphate of lime as a cheap lime substitute for soil, highlighting its added phosphoric acid content versus wood ashes, and notes that moistening increases solubility. It mentions superphosphates and organic matter to boost solubility and cites earthy phosphates.
A leading Boston exporter voices figures showing total U S cheese production near 265 million pounds annually with exports around 70 million. He notes home consumption about 260 million, including 12 million of imported foreign cheese, and urges Congress to pass laws to curb counterfeit brands and prove product authenticity to reclaim foreign demand.
A discussion on the hard daily duties of farm women, from dawn to night, covering poultry care dairy tasks fruit harvest and the need to fund household goods from farm products. It urges recognizing women’s effort and rewards beyond traditional labor. In Yorktown Indiana Henry Overmeier, a retired businessman and church figure, shot himself after being ousted from a gas company presidency and influenced by imagined betrayals.
Quick guide noting shoe boxes provide the correct shape and size for crates. Describes using empty shoe boxes and cutting two strips to adapt them for crate construction.
A crate for a garden truck described with side cross partitions and a center cross, plus a fingertip grip undercut strip at each end for easy handling. The design will aid handling of fruit crops and potatoes.
George E. Newell argues in the American Cultivator that milk cattle age faster with indifferent care. He says a cow’s value is more about care and feed than years, with well-treated cows remaining profitable milkers up to 12 years or more rather than aging out at eight or nine.
Western horticulturists advise locating raspberry and blackberry patches on the northwest east or southeast to favor prevailing winds. Winds blow over the patch rather than through it, reducing cane breakage and moisture loss in heat. A wind break adds further protection.
A wheel hoe reduces garden labor by combining seed drill cultivator teeth and markers. The implement takes one knife and is designed to perform multiple tasks efficiently in the garden.
Committees named to arrange the Bryan and Stevenson notifications on August 8 at 2:30 PM in Indianapolis. A large night meeting in Tomlinson hall is planned with possible speeches, ticketed admission, and a parade preceding events. Military park will host the stage and may draw up to 200000 attendees.
Muncie Ind July 28 R H Cowan president of Neely Printing Co issues card denouncing Assistant Postmaster General Bristows statement that a legitimate sale of Neely printing office occurred and that Cuban government printing bills were not paid twice He cites a clerical error with Rathbone paying 163 twice and says the matter was long since rectified.
At a national committee meeting in Indianapolis on July 27 Charles Tracy of New York was elected chairman to replace Diearre Foster Peabody who resigned due to ill health. Headquarters were set to be established in Indianapolis.
Rose Carroll, a young Brazilian woman in Anderson, attempted suicide in a despondent mood over a love affair. Physicians saved her life, she later disappeared, and authorities fear she may have drowned in the river.
Indianapolis July 28 a planned ice war is set to begin as the National Ice Delivery Co a new corporation offers to deliver ice to both large and small consumers at ten cents per hundred pounds from the current price of 30 cents per hundred pounds.
La Porte Indiana July 28 Thos Admir of Stark county is jailed to await the outcome of injuries to his wife. He is charged with attacking her with a club, beating her into insensibility and inflicting injuries likely to cause her death. Physicians give no hope for her recovery.
The Hoosier Postman reports on July 27 that Indiana issued commissions for fourth-class postmasters. Herbst in Grant County and C F Thorp in Milltown Crawford County are named, along with Robin Proctor at Raccoon Putnam County and Henry Fall in the same list.
The eastern Indiana Christian Endeavor society announces its sixth annual convention on August 16 at Eden grove north of Muncie Indiana. An interesting programme has been arranged.
Hon Clement Lee aged 78 years is dead at Washington Indiana. A life long Democrat he served as a state legislator and leaves an estate valued at over 200000 dollars.
At Versailles Indiana July 28 the sheriff fired five shots at three men fleeing after calling for Watts from a jail residence window. The assailants fled toward Osgood in a carriage while the sheriff pursued. Another escapee from Os good recent weeks may have planned the event. In Muncie Henry Ouemeier remains alive with three bullets in his head after a self inflicted attempt, still rational with bullets in his head and near brain base.
Indianapolis officials report a Bryan and Stevenson notification meeting scheduled for August after a satisfactory settlement between the state committee and the Central Passenger association. One fare for a round trip from Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Western Pennsylvania and Western New York will apply. Tickets go on sale August 1 and 2 and are valid for returns until August 9 midnight. Democrats celebrate the settlement as arrangements begin.
Coroner Hollingsworth in Princeton Indiana rules Carrie Holdscraper death an accidental drowning after finding body in a pond near Somerville. Investigators found no signs of foul play though one shoe is missing, prompting doubt of the ruling.
In Vincennes Indiana Mrs Mary W Clapp aged 81 died after a 42 day fast. Eleven weeks earlier she fell and injured her hip triggering a lingering illness that prevented recovery. The record notes the international comparison to Dr Tanner's famous fast.
Vincennes Indiana July 26 Hon Maitland W Claycomb sued for 3000 damages by Rev David W Potts over a political quarrel that ended with Claycomb knocking Potts down and beating him. Both men live in Monroe City Potts is an aged veteran and pensioner.
In York England the Hereford show prize list was led by Diplomat, the fine Hereford from Shadeland stock farm of the late Charles B. Smart of Lafayette. One of the first prizes went to Sorcerer, a half brother to Lottery, also from the Shadeland herd.
In Wabash Indiana on July 26 Senator Charles W Fairbanks stopped with friends at the station and stepped on the baggage scales. He tipped the beam at 209 pounds, noting he has grown heavier since his election to the senate.
In Richmond on July 28 the visitors beat Richmond by 12 holes in the golf contest between Muncie and Richmond. It marked the third game of a series including Muncie, Marion and Richmond with Muncie now leading and Richmond second.
Greencastle Ind July 28 The Democrats of the Fifth district nominated Frank A Horner for Congress He is described as the business partner of Holliday the Republican congressional candidate of the same district.
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