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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
2
The newspaper lists publication details for Westville Indiana including issue timing and rates. It notes obituaries and professional cards pricing, submission deadlines, and advertising terms for the weekly edition.
Members of the class of M. I. S. C. and guests totaling twenty one spent August 16 in Michigan City Park. They enjoyed a picnic and a band concert on the Roosevelt steamer arrival day, visited LePorte friends, and some rode the roller coaster. Mrs Eva Payne declined rides after eating and Mrs Geist fell ill on the train but recovered after rest and meals.
The LaPorte Herald reports Gav McCord died at the county infirmary after being found vermin covered and unclean. His body was moved to the morgue, his brother John McCord refused involvement or payment, and the state anatomical board was notified regarding disposition of the pauper’s remains. Word was expected from Indianapolis on whether the body would be given to an institution or buried in a pauper’s grave.
Aliss Blanch Topper daughter of Mrs Orien L Clear of Westville married Giron Klinolen Valparaiso. The groom is deputy county clerk and the couple will reside with Mrs M H Castle. Miss Topper, formerly at Valparaiso and three years at McConahy's Bookstore, is praised by the Indicator as a respected Westville young lady.
The first son of the Miller family at Hudson Lake was injured when a toboggan slide machinery failed. The commissioner and cousin Jacob Miller of Wills Township fell twelve feet into shallow water. Jacob suffered a fractured right leg and minor bruises while the commissioner was cut and shaken. Separately, Charles Baxtrom and John Korros fought on a public highway Monday night, both reportedly drinking. Baxtrom needed several stitches to close head gashes and Korros was battered and choked. Warrants were issued for assault and battery with intent to kill against both men.
A fully prepaid all expense tour to Yellowstone Park leaving Chicago August 4 under the Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line. Includes hotels, train schedules, baggage handling, and all arrangements arranged in advance. Send for itineraries and particulars to S A Hutchinson Manager 212 Clark Street Chicago Illinois.
The Monon Railway sells round trip tickets to Chattanooga Tennessee for the Chickamauga reunion September 18 to 20 1906 at 14.46 with return by September 30. Indiana State Fair service runs September 12 to 19 with return by September 20 at 4.50 to Indianapolis. T. T. Stites, Agent.
E W Goodloe of Dutton St in Waco Texas writes that Dr King’s New Discovery keeps him well for five years and cured a long cough. It treats consumption coughs le grippes croup whooping cough and pneumonia and is sold by E T Scott at 50 cents per bottle with a $1.00 bottle offered as a trial.
Emil F. Witte filed for divorce from his wife Eama in LaPorte County Superior Court at Michigan City. He alleges cruel treatment amid domestic strife from a marriage begun September 4 of that year. Both parties have children from a prior marriage. Mrs. Witte is the daughter of Wao Tettsloff, widow of Louis Cordes.
Major Hamm editor and manager of the Constitutionalist Eminence Kentucky was severely attacked by Piles. He bought Bucklen's Arnica Salve and says it cured him in ten days with no trouble. It is touted as the quickest healer of burns sores cuts and wounds at 25 cents at E T Scotts drug store.
Mrs. A A Martin dies at home in Augusta Kansas on August 13 1906 after months of stomach ulcers. Born Maria E King May 18 1841 in Suffield Connecticut she lived in Indiana and Kansas with her husband A A Martin and two daughters Minnie L and Grace J. Funeral rites were held at the Augusta home with relatives from Topeka Olathe Westville and LaPorte in attendance.
B Spiegel of 1204 N Virginia St Evansville Indiana describes years of kidney and bladder pain loss of sight and collapse before Foley's Kidney Cure healed after the second bottle and he could return to work at E T Scotts.
John N. Pleasant of Magnolia Tad credits Dr Kings New Life Pills for relief from periodic attacks of biliousness and constipation. The ad promises guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded and notes availability at T Scotts drug store.
The Methodist church invites all officials and members to the quarterly conference and a communion sermon by De. Wood at eleven. A Union service of the two churches is planned for Sunday evening with Rev. Vol of the Christian church preaching. A hearty welcome to all attendees.
Salvation meetings are scheduled again for Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Donot of Sanders and Egbert Lumber Co visited Wednesday to arrange log shipments. Laura and Puliy Cook's company from South Band returned home Tuesday. A J Sackman visited Chicago Tuesday. Station agent W C Plumbeck spent Friday evening with family in Eastport. Trustee Shunk from New Durham township and brother Osks Shunok visited last week with postmaster F A Gust. James B Adams, Civil War veteran, died Friday at age jl yrs 11 mo 26 days, unmarried. Funeral Sunday at Burdick church with burial Chesterton cemetery.
The fair directorate announces a premier Northern Indiana fair with record entries across departments. The art hall will overflow and a new horse barn and expanded machinery and stock exhibit space promise enhanced displays for a week of instruction and entertainment.
The Art Hall exhibits and tents will be complete in every department with enhanced lighting and festive bunting. Flags drapings and gas and electric lights create an appealing setting for handiwork and mercantile displays. Don’t miss these departments this year.
The fair adds a Gentlemen's Trotting and Pacing race and a Farmer's race for pacers and trotters not faster than 2 50 with a $100 purse. High grade eateries already fill these departments and the speed events promise a better showing than before.
Over two thousand dollars secured is financing a daily free exhibition on a 46 foot square platform opposite the grand stand. Prince Georgean’s Arab troupe, the Christian Trio, Wheeling Wheelocks, Budd Brothers, Harry Six, and the Ricardo Trio perform acrobatics and feats with no charge for admission. Performances run day and night.
Spectators will enjoy two bands performing day and night with thousands of electric and gas lights arranged in arches and festoons to transform the night into a festive spectacle.
The fair partners with Hatch Carnival Company to present a large midway with Electric Shows, animals, and diverse attractions including a Jungle of Paradise animal show. Ferris wheels, merry go rounds, confections, penny arcades and galleries promise a memorable event with nationwide credibility.
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