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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1904

Page

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Self Made Man Charles J Danielson Dies At 47 In St Louis

Funeral held for Charles J Danielson of Hamlet who died suddenly in St Louis. He helped Labrador Laporte and Starke counties prosper through marsh land reclamation and river improvement work. Survived by widow and three children. He was a former candidate for joint senator and representatives.

Charles J. Danielson Hamlet St. Louis Danielson Mr. Danielson Davis Township Laporte Starke Kankakee

Liquid Air at Home Promises Cool Savings at Doorstep

Skeptical housewives may smile at the idea but within a decade liquid air and its products oxygen and nitrogen may be delivered to homes for cooling at a minimum price. Architects will plan cooling pipes like heating. builders perfect systems and a plant will produce daily air equaling 200 tons of ice in cooling effect.

Tragedy Strikes Cedar Lake Dance Scene

At the Lissen pavilion in Crown Point Indiana Otto Gersher of Chicago produced a revolver during a Cedar Lake dance Saturday night and shot himself after firing a fatal shot into his heart. He died as dancers scattered around the floor. His act followed a dispute with his brother earlier that day.

Crown Point Ind Cedar Lake Lissen Pavilion Otto Gersher Chicago Gersher

Colorado Special trains to Denver from Chicago

The Colorado Special runs overnight from Chicago to Denver arriving next evening with a through train that offers a single night journey. A second Colorado train departs Chicago daily at 11:00 p m for Denver arriving the second morning on the Missouri River route. The Chicago Portland special departs daily at 1:00 p m with sleeping car service to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland. Contact N M Breeze 435 Vine Street Cincinnati Ohio for tickets and information.

Denver Chicago Colorado Missouri River Portland San Francisco Los Angeles N. M. Breeze Vine Street Cincinnati Ohio

Out of Business in Marshall Michigan

Andrew Chyratal a Mar shall Michigan patent medicine dealer quits the business. About 150 stenographers clerks and others mourn the collapse of the firm. He was said to consume large stamp quantities and had profited from selling an electric belt claiming to restore manhood. He also owns the Glenfoyle shorthorn cattle farm nearby.

Andrew Chyratal Marshall, Mich Itia Sam Chrrstal Glenfoyle

Rest Through Work and Renewed Energy

An exchange notes rest can come from work not idleness. A professional man found changing to boat design refreshed him and supported the idea that rest through productive activity benefits the mind. The piece suggests taking up new useful work may become absorbing play and improve well being.

Excursion Rates to Northern Resorts

Excursion tickets at unusually low rates good for the season on sale daily to Milwaukee Madison Waukesha Green Lake Evils Lake Gogebic Ashland Marquette Superior Duluth St Paul Minneapolis and many other lake resorts reached by the North Western Line Information and tickets from your home agent Booklets The Lakes and Summer Resorts of the Northwest mailed for 4 cents W B Kniskern P T M GC N W Ry Chicago IL

Milwaukee Madison Waukesha Green Lake Evils Lake Gogebic Ashland Marquette Superior Duluth St Paul Minneapolis Northwest Apto W. B. Kniskern P.T. M. GC N. W. Ry Chicago

End of Bite Fought Over Health Recovery Tale

J F Hughes of DuPont Georgia recalls a long battle with a lung infection that ended when he tried Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. He credits the medicine with his rapid recovery and return to health. The remedy is guaranteed by E T Scotts Drug Store with 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes and free trial bottles.

J. F. Hughes DuPont Dr. Kings E. T. Scott

Prevention of Death by Own Action Announced

A discovery claims to prevent death by own action arising from despondency. The notice urges early use of Electric Bitters as a tonic to strengthen the nerves and build up the system and cites duties as a stomach liver and kidney regulator. Sold by I. T. Scott druggist with satisfaction guaranteed.

I. T. Scott

Hall's Catarrh Cure testimonial in Toledo ad

Statement by Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F. J. Cheney Co in Toledo Ohio sworn December 6 1896 promising one hundred dollars for each uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure which acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Contains postal offer and package price 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills also advertised.

Onto Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Chengy & Co Hall A.W. Gleason Notary F. J. Cheney & CO

Michigan City vies for naval training station site

Congressman Crumpacker visited Michigan City to back a 200 acre plus Lakes training facility plan. The selection board will narrow sites after reviewing data from Buffalo and other candidates, aiming for a 1000 person core with expansion to 3000, and a permanent central defense role for the navy.

E. D. Crumpacker Valparaiso Crumpacker Capt. Reeder Michigan City Great Lakes Congress Secretary of the Navy Reeder Buffalo United States

Township Advisory Board Sets Next Year Tax Rates

Trustees publish estimates of taxation for the coming year and announce a meeting date. The advisory board will determine the levy and taxpayers may attend to see how funds are planned. Objections must be filed at the meeting. after action the rate is final.

Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers

Foley's Honey and Tar offers immediate relief to asthma sufferers in severe stages. If taken promptly, it will effect a cure.

Foley

Two Bottles Cured Him Kidney Complaint

A. H. Davis of Mt. Sterling Iowa states that two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure cured his kidney complaint after about two years of trouble, and he says the cure was permanent. Sold by E. T. Bcott.

Married at Forbes home Azariah Williams wed Sarah C Shinabarger

The wedding took place at A. J. Forbes residence on Thursday July 28 at 9 30 p m. Azariah Williams 76 and Mrs. Sarah C Shinabarger 55 wed after long lives in the area. Williams has served as deputy prosecutor for years and this is his third marriage. The bride was a widow with four grown children. The Indicator congratulates the couple and notes the saying it is not well for man to live alone.

A. J. Forbes Azariah Williams Sarah C. Shinabarger

Don’t Over Rein Your Horses

A call against over checking reins urges keeping a horse’s head natural to avoid pain and suffering. It argues tight check reins cause injury, stress, and weakness, and notes veterinarians and surgeons condemn their use.

De King’s New Life Pills Promise Relief

Grievous wail of times come from overtaxed organs ends with De King’s New Life Pills. They are gentle but thorough and guarantee relief at E. T. Scott’s drug store for 25 cents.

de. King E. T. Scott

Two Local Parents Attempt Suicide After Son’s Death

In Laporte Indiana on August 2 Isaac Bloom and his wife, driven by mental illness after their son Louis Bloom died, attempted suicide. Louis, nine, was crushed between a wagon and an ice house and died en route to a physician. The father then tried to cut his throat and, an hour later, to crash his head against a brick wall.

Laporte Ind Isaac Bloom Michigan City Louis Bloom

Stone attack injures Miss Axe near Central School

While walking with a young lady friend, Miss Bessie Axe was hit in the left eye by a stone thrown by a boy near the Central School building. The wound required dressing by Dr. Vickery and initially threatened sight, but the eye shows improvement the next day.

Bessie Axe Miss Axe Dr. Vickery Valparaiso

Wood Lumber Available Near Westville

For sale Beach maple basswood elm white oak and red oak lumber in any quantity with dimensions. See Mr. Alden one mile northwest of Westville for details and pickup.

Sal — Beach Mi R. Alden Westville

Hotel Men Organize at Indianapolis Convention

Indiana hotelkeepers at the Grand hotel in Indianapolis plan an ultimatum to get tenants who fail to pay rent out of the state. After September 1 a debtor who wins a landlord battle will rely on a new protection system being developed by the hotel men.

Indiana Grand Hotel Indianapolis

Quakerdom Local Snippets From Westville and Nearby

Mrs. Jane Barnard of Westville visited Orlando Barnard on Sunday. Reva Dodd of Westville stays with grandparents R. H. Dodd. Mr. and Mrs. Bauers and Lincoln Dodd joined relatives for a Sunday in Michigan City. Threshing begins. Chas. Miller injured by a cow and under Doctor Kelly care. Kettle plans return to New York this summer lodging with Newton Henry previously.

Jane Barnard Westville Orlando Barnards Mike Link Reva Dodd R. H. Dodd Fred Bauers John Bauers Lincoln Dodd Michigan City Mr. Kettle Newton Henry New York Chas. Miller Kelly

Man Dies After Fight With Son At Hammond

John Stack Postal Telegraph worker died in Hammond hospital from injuries suffered in a week old fight. Stack, intoxicated at home, attacked his wife and Maurice struck his father to protect his mother. Before losing consciousness, Stack told Maurice he did not blame him.

John Stack Postal Telegraph Company Hammond Maurice Stack

Train Looting Near Chicago Stirs Police Hunt

Fifty railroad detectives and scores of constables farmers and deputy sheriffs comb woods barns and gullies near Matteson Illinois for four bandits who robbed the Illinois Central Diamond Special last night. Police estimate $5 000 to $10 000 in money and jewels stolen from four Pullman cars of the World’s Fair trains.

Chicago Ill Matteson Illinois Central O'Neil Pullmann

California Return Special Trains From Chicago

Tickets priced at 50 dollars for California and return with personal conductors. Special trains run from Chicago to San Francisco via Union Pacific and Northwestern Line on August 18 and 25, stopping at Denver Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City. Daily sales August 15 to September 10. Two fast through trains exist, Overland Limited, with less than three days en route. Write A H Wagenner 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago for itineraries and details.

Chicago San Francisco Union Pacific North-Western Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City Missouri River Overland Limited A. H. Waggener Fifth Avenue Chicago, Ill

Chicago and South Shore Rail Car Schedule

The Chicago and South Shore Railway announces a car leaves Michigan City every hour on the even hour with a thirty minute ride to Pine Lake for a vaudeville show. Cars connect with all Monon trains for Laporte.

Chicago & South Shore Railway Co Michigan City Pine Lake Monon Laporte

Active Old Men in Politics and Letters

An exchange lists aging public figures and thinkers with ages and activities. Names include Senator Davis, Pettus, Morgain, Hoar, Pratt, Cullom, Depew, Hawley, Frye, Allison, ex-speaker Grow, ex-Secretary Boutwell, David Wark of Canada, Edward Everett Hale, Russell Sage, Alonzo Graceson, and Thomas Wentworth Higginson. notes ongoing work, travel, or practice despite advanced years.

Davis Pettus Morgain Hoar Pratt Cullom Depew Hawley Frye Allison Galusha Grow Pennsylvania Boutwell David Wark Canada Edward Everett Hale Massachusetts Russell Sage New York Wall Street Alonzo Graceson Maine Thomas Wentworth Higginson Boston

Death Penalty for Small Wounds Promoted by Arnica Salve

An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as saving lives from minor injuries turning deadly. It claims the salve prevents burns sores ulcers and piles and urges purchase at E. T. Scotts drug store for 25 cents.

E. T. Scott’s

Thief Francis Lamar Suspected Horse Thief in Laporte

Sheriff Craft of Laporte believes Francis Lamar, about 60, once imprisoned in three states, sold a horse Friday to a Rolling Prairie liveryman for 25 dollars. The seller, well dressed and believed to be a noted thief, fled after the sale.

Francis Lamar Craft Laporte Rolling Praire Lamar

Physician Heals with Foley's Kidney Cure

Dr Geo Ewing of Smiths Grove Kentucky with over thirty years practice shares his experience using Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder trouble and enlarged prostate. He reports relief after three hot doses and recommends it to other physicians and patients. Sold by E T Scott.

Geo. Ewing Smith’s Grove Foley E.T. Scott

Presiding Elder to Leave for Hammond Move

It is announced that Rev. Wood of Valparaiso presiding elder of the district will soon relocate to Hammond. The Wood family will reside in a Merrill flat on Ogden street.

Hammond Wood Valparaiso Methodist Church Merrill Flats Ogden Street

Pine Lake Chautauqua Sessions Grow in Interest

Laporte reports a large crowd at Pine Lake Chautauqua with Professor H. Smith of Nashville lecturing on Bible themes and Rev. George C. Williams discussing his time in South Africa. Hotels and cottages are full and lot owners move to add new buildings for next year’s patrons.

Travel Rates to Colorado by Union Pacific and Northern Line

Advertises $30 round trip to Colorado via Chicago with Union Pacific and Northwestern line. Daily summer service from Chicago to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo with corresponding low rates from all eastern points. One night to Denver from Chicago and two fast trains daily. A H Waggener Chicago Ill.

Chicago Union Pacific North- Western Line Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo A. H. Waggener Chicago, Ill

Bee keepers supplies at E. S. Smiths

Bee keeping supplies will be found at E. S. Smiths. The notice points readers to the shop for beekeeping equipment and related items.

E. S. Smiths

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