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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
4
A Scottish man faced a London magistrate charged with drunkenness. He claimed bad company from Glasgow led to his conduct, and quipped teetotalers were the best company for him. He admitted drinking a bottle of whiskey himself.
A Chicago tragedy reported a leading actor’s sudden death on stage during a performance. A telegram to the manager offered to fill the role for 150 dollars weekly, and the reply stated, I wouldn’t take his place for twice that amount.
The Church of St. Peter le Poer on Old Broad Street in London has been sold for 480000 dollars. The property includes the church building and site and attracted strong bidding, reflecting steady demand for city church real estate.
Indiana National Guard arrives in Vincennes to deter violence during a workers strike at seven furniture factories. Sheriffs fear trouble. two units stand ready but will move only if outbreaks occur. Troops camp in City Hall park after lawlessness reports and a fatal wounding of a striker.
John McClintock aged 22 and Edna Rogers aged 19 were waylaid and shot returning from an entertainment. McClintock, a well known farmer, was instantly killed.
A cabin near Wal lonia Jackson county dates to 1807 and was erected by Acquilla Rodgers, an associate of Aaron Burr. Rodgers fled Blennerhassett’s plot, traveled from Charlestown Landing, faced Indian threats and wild fauna, and settled by the Muscatatuck and White rivers before moving northwest in 1820 to marry and raise a family.
A fragment recalls a couple with interest in a carriage scene. The bride grows flushed and uncomfortable under scrutiny as the woman beside her comforts with a quip about being a widow and sharing the same predicament next week.
C V Beltz of Tippecanoe Ind describes two years of severe eczema on limbs below the knees. After trying physicians, remedies, and unsatisfactory cures, he reports immediate relief and recovery using the Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent. November 15, 1905.
Benham tells every boy he meets to come and have something on him. Mrs. Benham jokes that this generosity leaves nothing for her at home.
Routt County Develop ment Co announces a price of 25 50 per acre for land and water in the Little Snake River Valley. Down payment five 25 per acre with excursion rates. Ex cursion rates apply. Located at 14 17th St Denver Colo.
The article notes that in Japan kissing is rare and primarily occurs only between spouses while maternal affection or kissing between mothers and children is not customary. It observes a broader social pattern shaping intimate displays and family interactions.
Advertisement for Allen's Foot Ease claiming it cures swollen sweaty hot and aching feet. Sold by druggists for 25 cents with trial package free. Address A S Olmsted Le Roy New Jersey urging contentment as a motto.
An OCR fragment cites products and slogans from Lewis' Factory and Norman Lichty Mfg Co. including Single Binder cigars and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. It references 5c cigars and Teething syrup, with scattered quotes about hope and endurance.
Prof. Davis begins duties in September and will return to Richmond next June to supervise publishing a new Wayne county history. He edits the work with departments assigned to local writers, to be sold by subscription, with a guarantee fund secured to insure publication.
The shooting occurred in the front yard of Miss Rogers home. Harvey Hinkle, 20, an admirer, is missing from his home and is suspected of carrying out the attack.
Goshen contractor Ezra Beard and North Manchester brick mason Joseph Greene were injured when a scaffold at the Jack Latta mansion collapsed, sending them about 16 feet. Andrew Beckner also was hurt in the incident at Ash hospital.
Gas is found near Selma in Lawrence county with pressures estimated from 500 to 1000 pounds per square inch. Experts report clear escaping gas sounds and options on over 500 acres have been taken by well known parties while plans are under way to sink several wells.
Samuel B Shipley named postmaster at Seeleyville in Vire county Indiana succeeding C W Dickerson who was removed. The appointment affects local mail service and governance, with Shipley taking office in Seeleyville under federal appointment procedures.
In a United States district court sitting in this city, Judge K My Lan presided in Judge Al De Anderson's absence on vacation. The Mounteneas Oil Company case before him involved a receiver seeking authority to act in leadership matters as requested by party leaders.
Bloomington report says Thomas Swafford 68 and his son-in-law John Hatfield 52 died when a running war team caused a train to strike them at the Stinesville railroad station. The incident occurred as the team bolted onto the tracks.
County commissioners in session study run expenses and consider purchasing voting machines. An appropriation of 325,000 will be asked to buy about 42 machines at 400 to 500 dollars each to record votes on election day. The current election cost averages 5,600 dollars per county election.
Ambiguous OCR fragment mentions Hope Bars disease victims in Columbus. The text suggests belief the town is healthful and wishes to keep it so. No clear events, dates, or names beyond Columbus and general health tone.
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