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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
4
A Waterville, Missouri restaurant owner credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing year and a half of kidney troubles. He reports back and head pain, persistent loins discomfort, and constant weariness, relieved after a few doses and continued use. Available from dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Former Buffalo residents and the public are invited to attend the McKinley monument dedication during Old Home Week September 5 to 7. The monument, cost 150000 dollars, was planned by a commission of prominent men. Gov. Hughes and his staff will attend. Roosevelt and Cleveland are invited to speak. Military parades will mark the ceremonies.
The Gold Room stock company recalled a night when Monte Verde the leading woman jumped a deck on a Hudson River steamboat scene and died after Benton refused to rescue her. The incident halted the curtain and forced a rescue before continuing the play A Woman of the World.
Mrs Jones tests a new phonograph with a record of In Old Madrid sung by her husband. Polly the parrot reacts with startled wonder then voices an astonished exclamation, declaring, Great Scot You ve got the old man boxed up this time.
A Brooklyn mother credits Cuticura with curing her 12 year old son’s eczema after doctors failed. She recalls a red spot at infancy that spread and worsened, causing severe itching and burning until two rounds of Cuticura Ointment and remedies brought a full recovery. April 21, 1905.
A Denver bank teller advises friends to read truthfulness by voice not eyes. He says avoiding eye contact, watching feet hands or knees instead, reveals deception as a confident voice signals honesty while a liar grows confused and trembles.
A London paper reports two country girls touring St Pauls Cathedral. One stands beneath the dome and looks around with awe, then quips that the place would take a long time to sweep, illustrating a humorous take on domestic labor amid grand surroundings.
The article traces the rise and fall of several names and endowment hopes for a Normal college in Muncie. It details Palmer’s $100,000 pledge, the shift to Palmer University, Palmer’s death, and eventual rebranding as McCabe University before abandonment amid financial trouble.
The Amalgamated Window Glass Workers urge restoring 1905 wages for single strength glass but note machines at the American Window Glass Co dominate production. They report the company earned about $1,000,000 this year with 90 and 20 off list prices, making human blowers largely uncompetitive.
Charles David, 50, in financial trouble unable to pay principal on debts, shot himself at his Tekkinsville home. He used a double-barreled shotgun placed on both triggers with feet on the triggers. The act occurred in his front room where the west wall bore particles of his head. A widower, he was brother to Frank David of Nashville, Brown county. His daughter-in-law was in the yard at the time.
Evansville union representatives held a jubilee meeting in Boise city to celebrate the acquittal of William D Haywood. Speeches praised the judge and jury and resolutions praised the verdict, asserting fair-minded men would applaud.
William Auberry sued Southern Railway in circuit court claiming wrongful arrest and time in jail and reform school after being held as a suspect in the Pike county freight wreck that killed Maloy Capeboat. He says a defective track caused the crash not his actions. Auberry was acquitted at Peters burg.
Albert J Heavner aged 48 a pioneer resident and charter member of the local Elks dropped dead on the porch of his home in Alexandria while his wife prepared supper He was seen to stagger and fall and died before a physician could arrive His sudden death surprised the community and he had been in unusually good health prior to the incident.
Columbus. Judge Marshall Hacker ruled in the guardianship dispute over little Jennie Carter, awarding custody to the board of children's guardians. The child will remain at the jail for several weeks before being moved to the Francis Comfort Thomas Orphans' Home.
In Frankfort milk prices rise from five to six and a quarter cents a quart amid pure food law costs. Dairymen warn after October 1 the price will reach seven cents and may climb to ten cents within a year. They say compliance costs under the law justify the increases, passing expenses to consumers.
Mrs. Charles Doug lass a farmer's wife living west of Crawfordsville attempted to kick a hen that bothered her and fell, breaking her arm due to loss of balance. The incident notes a vigorous kick causing the mishap as she tried to deter the bird.
George B. Lockwood editor of the Marion Indiana Chronicle has been named private secretary to Vice President Fairbanks. The post pays 4000 dollars annually after a salary increase from 2200 by the last congress. Lockwood previously served as private secretary to Governor Durbin of Indiana.
Calvin Davenport of Dublin aged 81 and Maria Byba aged 70 secured a marriage license from County Clerk Harry Penny in Richmond and entered matrimony together marking a third and second venture for the couple respectively.
Frances Lee aged 83 pleaded guilty to assault and battery on her neighbor Mrs Bailey in Terre Haute. She paid a fine and faces further court action as authorities consider sentencing for the violent beating.
The Janney Manufacturing plant will reopen next Monday as Caldwell & Drake's Ironworks implement department, adding 100 workers from across the state. A housing shortage endures in Columbus for two years, with five room cottages lacking gas and bath renting for 15 dollars monthly, forcing families from larger homes into two or three rooms.
A Matthews factory belonging to Matthews Steel Casting suffered near total loss by fire. Estimated damage runs to about $15,000 with $5,000 insured. The town's volunteer fire department saved two surrounding buildings. The plant, which employed 300 workers, will be rebuilt.
The fifth annual midsummer gathering of settlers from Jay Blackford and Wells counties is planned for Sunday August 18 in Kelly's grave. Speakers announced include Congressman J. A. M Adair Portland Theodore Shockiey Union City B G Shinn Hartford City Judge Joseph Burns Keystone Mrs S M Davis Kokomo Mrs Emira B Jones Pennville Enos L Watson Winchester.
Fragmentary notes indicate Professor Edward Burnt of Newark connected to a project or lecture route involving Notre Dame and South Bend. Details are unclear in the OCR fragment.
A country doctor in Ireland rebukes a bog-bound woman and her ass in a narrow lane, declaring women and asses are always in the way. An old woman retorts that manners put him last as he drives on. An ad touts Defiance Starch promising stronger, thinner starch for laundry stiffness.
Travel Magazine notes how railways revived abandoned inns in France and England as travelers shift from diligences and coaches to trains and dining cars. John Carmody from Washington rowed 70 miles to Colonial Beach in 48 hours aboard an eight foot boat, using oars and a sail umbrella, stopping to cook and drink coffee along the shore.
A census taker in a remote village handed a form to a woman seeking the required responses. One item asked condition as to marriage and she answered in blunt words, declaring she was “Awful hard up before. Wuss after.”
A short item from Yonkers Statesman notes a comic exchange about a man’s horse sense and mulh sense. The quip highlights a failed metaphor and a failed kick in daily life.
It Cures While You Walk. Allen's Foot-Ease relieves hot sweaty calloused and swollen feet and aching. Sold by all druggists. Price 25c. Trial package free. Address Allen S. Olmsted Roy New York.
Approaching nature with craft and care is urged as Judge introduces Defiance Starch as a modern improvement. The advertisement touts it as economical and efficient for outdoor use, implying fewer cigars and less whisky needed to enjoy nature.
A light remark on choosing language when addressing a girl, noting how calling her a vision changes perception compared with sight and suggesting the impact of words in social interaction.
An article highlights Defiance Starch as safe for fine fabrics and effective as a stiffener. It notes its chemical safety and strong finish, claiming you can use less starch for a perfect result comparable to new goods.
The District of Columbia contains the highest population density per square mile in the nation, with figures slightly over 3 839 per square mile. Alaska averages one person per ten square miles, while Rhode Island ranks second with about 407 per square mile. Also noted are various advertisements for medical tonics, cigars, and baby syrup.
A street car passenger notes a neighbor with a remarkable family history. The black haired and dapper man is identified as forty five or so yet became a great grandfather by thirty six as his daughter bore a child at seventeen and her daughter also became a mother at seventeen.
A timeless adage notes that compliments about appearance from a man to two women can excuse many falsehoods he tells them. The observation highlights the social dynamics of flattery and trust within romantic or social relationships.
An item notes Lewis' Single Binder Cigar and references Lewis' Factory in Eoria with dealer distribution details. The fragment suggests branding and local trade involvement in a regional market.
A brief proverb notes that a golden bit does not improve a horse’s temper or performance, implying adornment or wealth cannot alter fundamental quality or abilities.
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