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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1899
Page
1
A 269 acre farm four miles from Westville Indiana and town properties in Kokomo Westville Muskegon and Washington Heights are listed with 160 acres of heavy timber land available for sale or trade.
Miss Maggie Graham of Niles Michigan visits Misses Esther and Mae Conroy for a week. Mae Garwood is on the sick list. Mrs. Rundle and daughter Pearl of Chicago visited cousin J Huckins last Thursday. Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Henry White’s home. collection totaled 89. H J Fitzpatrick traveled to Chicago last Thursday and returned Friday. Mrs. Jane Kraft of Kingsbury visited Mrs. Geo Rogers last week.
Manchester man recounts wife freed from five years of paralysis through Electric Bitters. The tonic eases nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backache fainting and dizziness. A guaranteed remedy sold by E T Scott at 50 cents per bottle.
A heavy wind and electrical storm last Friday evening blew tops from grain and hay stacks but caused little damage. Local residents visited Valparaiso. several families hosted visitors from nearby towns. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Wm Osborn last Thursday. The Bohlands bought the Tuley farm and added roadsters to their stable. Teachers plan to attend a Laporte institute this week.
Plainfield Mrs Michael Curtin suffered a lung cold seen as consumption by her doctor who called it hopeless. A druggist recommended Dr King’s New Discovery and after six bottles she was cured and resumed housework. Free trial bottles available at E T Scott’s Drug Store with large bottles priced at 50 cents and 1.00.
Rev. M C Daniela returns from Gull Lake camp meeting. August Papke Jess Holderman John and Joe Miller visit St Joseph Michigan. C E Goodall family attends German Mission festival near Hamlet. Noah Cox peddles cider on Sunday. Mrs Wiitfung’s house repainted. Ladies Aid of M P church meets at John Millers. Mariel Love of Union Center to Napinnee to visit relatives. Will Wallace stays with relatives near Tyner. John Miller in new house. Clarence Caniels back from Gull Lake camp meeting.
Bucxtin Arnica Salve advertised as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with price five cents per box sold by E T Scott.
Nancy McCord Reed born March 11 1814 in Hamilton County Ohio daughter of John and Margaret Sieed. She married Jesse McCord Nov 2 1832 and settled in northern Indiana living a long quiet life with her husband for 67 years. A fluent speaker of several Native languages she faced early frontier dangers and raised ten children with four surviving plus sixteen grandchildren and many great grandchildren. A Methodist for fifty years she died at 85 years five months one day with funeral services conducted by Rev. R H Sanders in Westville cemetery and burial at Westville.
A letter from E H Scott notes the La Porte home admitted 624 children from March 1891 to February 1899. About 65 percent were placed out, 35 percent remained for health or parental consent reasons, 402 placed, 101 restored or transferred, and 50 deaths. An 1893 diphtheria outbreak raised deaths before sanitation upgrades funded by Mrs Treat’s bequest cut sickness.
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a delicious nourishing substitute for coffee for children. It stresses health benefits and encourages giving Grain-O to youngsters as a replacement beverage.
The M E church completes two months of interior renovations led by C F Metcalf with twelve cathedral colored glass windows. Rev Stockbarger and committee members guided the project, yielding a harmonious scheme built from white lead tones and wax mixed paint, removing the gallery nuisance while adding a new choir space and an auxiliary room for meetings.
A historical list details county expenses from December 1899 to December 1900. Major outlays include court house 2978, jail 420, county asylum 3585, care of orphans 2000, bridges 5000, repairs 500, county attorney 6500, elections 4048, bonds 22000, interest on bonds 8400, benevolent and penal institutions 1645, publication of delinquent tax 700, board of review 385, support of poor 14000, coroners inquest 750, truancy, assessments, prisoners, drainage, books and stationery, schools supervision, auditor and treasurer funds, and county officers fees. Total $87,500.
The readers are told that Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages and is the only positive cure known to the medical field. It is a constitutional treatment taken internally, claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease's foundation and build up the patient. Proprietors offer $100 for any case it fails to cure and invite testimonials.
We, the husband and children of the late Mrs. Jesse McCord, express thanks for the sympathy and support shown during her illness and death. We are grateful for all that has been done by neighbors and friends, and hope our words are taken in the right spirit. JESSE MCLORD AND CHILDREN.
A mother recounts saving her daughter from dysentery last summer using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. She praises its quick effect and urges others to try it, noting endorsements from local sellers and medical figures. The letter mentions Civil War and Spanish-American War contexts and a local supplier, T. Scott.
The Hine announces a thirty day furniture reduction to clear Boltz stock. W. A. Martin of Laporte invites buyers to call and visit to take advantage of the price cuts and stock clearance.
A promotional note invites readers to obtain a Sterling Silver Bracelet, a good watch, or a solid gold ring with a genuine diamond setting by distributing flower seed coupons. Send name and address with three 2c stamps to American Seed Co. 835 Broadway, N.Y. for seeds, coupons worth 31,000, and full details.
Ad touts Grain-O as a drink that helps you sleep and work better, claiming it conquers fatigue and “spoils” from lack of rest. Text suggests drinking Grain-O to restore energy and enjoy deep sleep. It advertises a simple nightly routine with a reassuring tone.
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