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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1899

Page

3

Escape Drive Across Italy to Rescue Angiola

In a moonlit escape, the cavaliere and his small retinue push toward Perugia. He plans a split force to rescue Angiola, entrusting St Armande with a confidential mission to reach the convent of St Jerome near Magione while he presses on.

France Spain Italy Baglioni Cavaliere Machiavelli St. Jerome Magione Porta del Popolo Borghetto Tiber Pernigm Naru Jacopy Castor St. Armande Jacopo St. Armando Palazzo Corneto Alessandria Ponte di San Angelo Ripetta Borgi di San Angelo Tre Papazsi Via Cancellieri Via Crescenzio San Angelo Porta del Popoto Ponte Molle Castel Nuevo Dacopa Fountain of Trevi Ciel Chevalier Diavolo Perugia Armande Angiola Paglia San Fortunato Castel Nuovo Campasaano

A Cavaliere Dons Off On Night Ride To Perugia

The Cavaliere Donati and his escort push toward Perugia with a fast mount. They stop at a poor Rosaro inn where a drunken Brice and loyal companions clash with the innkeeper. Donati orders a cudgel to eject the rowdies and leaves two bound men in the stable.

Jacopo Soratte St. Armande Angiola Perugia Sle Castor San Oreste Civita Castellana Pellachio San Cannare Palombara St. Silvestre Seratte Herghetto Ponte Gande Nere Cavaliere Todi Rosaro San Gemini Castel Todino Contadini Qhime Signore Paul Cavaliere Donati Skull St. Jerome Cospetto Brice Rascal Garico Piero Luigi Drico Neta Paul Giuseppe Giovanni Rande Nere Taco Luigi Ancient

A Phonetic Point in Court Plea

A young lawyer argued before Lord Russell who halted him for misaddressing the court. The barrister apologized, saying he meant to refer to a queen's bench division. The chief justice refused to be appeased and warned against such address.

Lord Russell Queen’s Bench U.B.D Boston Herald

Six Drown at Hensil Ferry on White River

Washington Indiana reports six people drowned when the Hensil ferry stake broke and the wagon with Albert Hensil his wife four children and Miss Dillon plunged into White river. Hensil and one son reached shore while two bodies were recovered Thursday morning and rescue efforts continued for the rest.

Washington Ind Hensil White River Albert Hensil Dillon Wensil Miss Dillon

Appointed Delegates to Civic Federation Meeting

Gov. James A. Mount named delegates for a Chicago Civic Federation conference on combinations and trusts to be held in Indianapolis September 15 and 16. The at large list includes E. B. Martindale John B. Stoll R. S. Yar lar Josiah Gwin Aaron Jones and John Spencer. District delegates cover 15 districts with names such as Goodlet Morgan Joseph Swain Leonard J. Hackney William O'Brien Isaac H. Strouse William Dudley Foulke Daniel P. Erwin William H. Eichorn A. M. Scott A. L. Kumler M. Winfield J. N. Babcock and A. P. Kent.

Indianapolis Ind James A. Mount Combinations and Trusts Civic Federation of Chicago E. B. Martindale John B. Stoll R.S. Yarlor Josiah Gwin Aaron Jones John Spencer Goodlet Morgan Joseph Swain Leonard J. Hackney William O'Brien Isaac H. Strouse Wm. Dudley Foulke Daniel P. Erwin Wm. H. Eichorn A. M. Scott A. L. Kumler M. Winfield J. N. Babcock A. P. Kent

Prisoner in Church: Hound Eats Hymnals and Communion Chest

In Roxomo Indiana a church hound slept under a seat during services and was locked in. It later chewed feather covers off 50 hymnals andtestaments and consumed several books and papers. The dog reportedly swallowed the Gospel from cover to cover.

Roxomo Ind Markland Avenue MM. E

Griffin Likely Republican Nominee for Indiana Governor

Advices from Laporte Indiana report an official announcement soon naming Hon Charles F Griffin of Hammond as the Republican candidate for governor Griffin is a former secretary of state who served two terms and has been active in state politics The scene may see three northern Indiana contenders with Dodge of Elkhart and Senator Gilbert of Angola also pursuing the nomination.

Laporte Ind Charles F. Griffin Hammond Griffin Indiana J.S. Dodge Elkhart Gilbert Angola

Burglar Misses Loot After Leafing Burket Residence

A burglar entered Henry Burket’s home near Aston City Indiana on August 17. He took Burket’s trousers and fled. A wallet with a large sum dropped outside, found by the owner Tuesday morning. The thief also removed a gold watch from the trousers and hung them on a cornstalk before departing.

Aston City Ind Henry Burket

Handle Manufacturers to Form U S Combine

Eight prominent American handle manufacturers met in Fr Waysh Indiana to form a combine and pool production. The meeting was secret with no details released. Leaders include R. W. Montrose of Chicago Cook Rogan and M. C. Baker of Piqua Ohio A B Schnitzker and Charles Sherry of New Haven.

Fr. Waysh Ind United States R. W. Montrose Chicago Cook Rogan M. C. Baker Piqua, O A. B. Schnitzker Charles Sherry New Haven

Reprorp man rearrested on assault charge

Everett Shuks already under $2,000 bond for circuit court appearance was rearrested Tuesday on an assault with intent to hit charge against his brother in law. The young man, said to be wealthy with about $50 000 from an undivided estate, has now been arrested seriously for the third time in four months.

Reprorp Ind Everett Shuks Young Shuks

Mayor Taggart Returns From Vacation Denies Candidacy

Ixpianapolis reports Mayor Taggart and family back from Kennebunkport Maine. Despite rumors of poor health he appears alert and vigorous. He reiterates he is not a candidate for renomination.

Ixpianapolis Ind Taggart Kennebunkport

Marriage of Dr. C. G. L. Marlett and Margaret Dwyer

In Mewndge Indiana on August 18 the marriage of Dr. C. G. L. Marlett of Indianapolis and Miss Margaret Dwyer drew 200 invited guests. Rev Father Schmidt officiated as the professional nurse bride met the groom while caring for him.

Mewndge Ind CG. L. Marlett Indianapolis Margaret Dwyer Father Schmidt

Centenarian Daniel Ward Birthday Celebrated in Indiana Grove

In Princeton Indiana on August 17 a celebration honored Daniel Ward born in England in 1299. About 380 guests from local and neighboring states attended a grove dinner with free refreshments marking his 100th milestone.

Princeton Ind Daniel Ward Ward England

Abductor Roy Jones Stricken With Typhoid in Kokomo

Roy Jones the man accused in the Nellie Berger case is critically ill with typhoid fever in Kokomo Indiana He was brought from Peru to avert a lynching and cannot be returned for a preliminary examination Thursday Health Officer R H Smith says recovery is doubtful

Kokomo Ind Roy Jones Nellie Berger Peru R. H. Smith Jones

Remarkable neck wound saves six year old in Evansville

Evansville Indiana report of a six year old boy, son of Jacob Yunker, shot in the neck by a playmate. The ball passed through the neck, severing the spinal cord, yet the boy survives. Doctor A M Harden calls it one of the most remarkable cases on record.

Evansville Ind Jacob Yunker A. M. Harden

Roy Jones Bound Over in Nellie Berger Abduction Case

Roy Jones appeared for examination in Perc Ind and was bound over to the September term of court. He was placed in jail as Nellie Berger, who was ill, did not attend the trial.

Perc Ind Roy Jones Nellie Berger

Reward Paid In Gilead Abduction Case

The August report from Wabash Indiana states the reward for the return of Gilead girl Neilie Herger abducted in July by Roy Jones has been paid. The merger decided ex sheriff Ed Gust of Fulton County was entitled to it.

Wabash Ind Neilie Herger Gilead Roy Jones Ed Gust Fulton County

Indianapolis Board Considers Coal Road to Sullivan County

In Indianapolis on August 16 the focal board of trade weighed plans for a coal railroad from the city into Sullivan County and a separate line to Daviess County. A rough cost estimate placed the project at about 1 million dollars.

Dianapolis Ind Focal Board of Trade Sullivan County Daviess County

Boy Scalded By Hot Water Kettle In Lawrenceburg

Eddy Miller, son of Deputy Sheriff Charles Miller, fell backward into a kettle of hot water during an incident in Lawrenceburg Indiana. He was severely scalded from head to foot and listed as likely to die.

Lawrenceburg Ind Eddy Miller Charles Miller

Everett Ketcham Missing From Wasumetox

Everett Ketcham, missing since last March, left Wasumetox for the Kiondike and later California. He wrote his father about his intended trip and departure time, but no word has been heard since.

Wasumetox Ind Everett Ketcham California

Marion club plans reception for Beveridge return

In Inpranavouis Indiana on August 16 the Marion club prepares a reception for Senator Beveridge upon his return from the Philippines.

Inpranavouis Ind Marion Club Beveridge Philippines

Western extension of railroad nears completion in Indiana

The western extension of the Chicago Indiana and Eastern railroad is nearing completion from Swarzee to Converse in Indiana. Matthews reports the line will connect Swarzee and Converse, improving regional rail service.

Wabash Lines New Cement Works Route Near Hayward

The Wabash railroad awarded a contract to extend from its Detroit line to Hayward on Turkey Lake to serve a cement works under construction, aiding industrial development in Wasau area.

Governor Mount Sends Indiana Road Images to Paris Expo

Inpravaponis Indiana August 19 Governor Mount will provide M Eldridee acting director of the United States Department of Agriculture with a set of photographs of Indiana roads to accompany other collections bound for the Paris exposition.

Inpravaponis Ind Mount Will Furnish Eldridee United Stats Department of Agriculture Indiana Roads

Cooking Vegetables To Preserve Flavor And Color

Guidance from the Philadelphia Press on boiling vegetables in hard vs soft water. Notes include using hard water for beans and green peas, adding salt to water, salt pork to reduce rank flavor, soaking wilted greens in cold water, and specifics for turnips, carrots, cabbage, onions, new potatoes, tomatoes, squash, cauliflower, summer squash, and dried legumes. Also advises bread in cheesecloth to absorb greens odor and cayenne to reduce strong smells.

Philadelphia Press

Two New Evening Coiffures Show Elegant Styles

Two new coiffures for evening wear are described by French and English women. The first features hair brushed back from the face in a pompadour and finished in a loose knot at the crown with tortoise and jeweled ornaments. The French headdress relies on a complex upper arrangement with figure eight and puff elements.

Indianapolis Southern Railway Co Formation

New Road Incorporated in Indianapolis Indiana with Aug 18 filing and a group of prominent local capitalists forming the Indianapolis Southern Railway Co to pursue a new railroad to the coal fields.

Indianapolis Ind Indianapolis Southern Railway Co

Briscoe's Dog and Pony Show Sold at Auction

Briscoe's dog and pony show, stranded in Marion, Ohio, was auctioned in Goshen City, Indiana, to settle an $850 claim held by Lupton and Cogley of Hartford City. The sale fetched $750.

Gssox

Millville plant destroyed by fire in Indiana

Haverstows Indiana August 19 The Millville Manufacturing Co plant at Millville was totally destroyed by Thursday morning fire. Loss estimated at 6000 with 3000 insurance.

Haverstows, Ind Millville Manufacturing Co Millville

Governor Mornt Proclaims Labor Day State Holiday

In Praxaprorts Indiana on August 18 Governor Mornt issued a proclamation setting aside September 4 as Labor Day and closing places of employment. The proclamation endorses the aims of organized labor.

Ind Aus Govr. Mornt

Pressing Leaves for Winter Decoration

Bright leaves can be preserved by pressing with a waxed flat iron. Layer wrapping paper on a smooth board, place a leaf on top, and rub with a warm waxed iron until dry. After several leaves, wax will protect both sides so only one side needs ironing. Avoid overheating to prevent hissing.

Two Liquor License Applications Filed in Wabash County

In Aug 17 there were two applications to sell liquor in towns within Wabash county. Temperance activists gathered enough signatures to defeat both proposals.

Wasass Ind Wwabash County Temperance Peope

Large Apple Crop Report From Indiana Farmers

A. Large Apple. Crop. Penn, Ind., Aug. St-S. &. "Wood, 'of indianapolis, is 'buzicz 'apples: from the farmers. He says, that never be fore has: the apple. 'crop 'been so large in this part of: Indiana

Penn, Ind St--S Indianapolis Buzicz Indiana

Tomato Sauce Recipe Fragment From Old Listing

A fragment lists a tomato sauce recipe with twelve ripe tomatoes chopped and strained, one large sweet pepper chopped, three onions chopped, and one tablespoonful black Renae. The garbled text suggests a kitchen note or grocery listing with missing context.

Renae

Bathing Costume Styles For The Mermaid At The Beach

An amateur mermaid of midsummer appears in fashionable bathing outfits using English serge silk poplin or brillian tines. Outfits include short knee length bloomers, joined skirt and bodice, and trims of corded silk or bengaline. A white serge design with sea green trim offers a contrasting seaside look.

Odd wedding rules across northern Europe and Siberia

The article surveys diverse marriage customs from Norway Sweden and Siberia. It notes practical wedding gifts in Norway, humorous household pretense, superstitions about cats in Sweden, protracted feasts and charitable collections, and a Siberian test of a bride by preparing a dinner to prove her education and family training.

Norway G. W.dasent Sweden Europe Siberia

Care of Cutlery For Long Term Storage

The article advises coating the metal of table cutlery with paraffin to prevent rust during storage. It suggests emery and oil to remove rust and rubbing ivory with sandpaper or pumice to restore whiteness. It warns against soaking steel knives and forks with ivory or wooden handles in dishwater, as hot water can cause expansion and cracking.

How to Test Wheat Flour Truth in a Wheat Flour Sample

A historical note explains testing whole wheat flour by chewing a small amount to judge genuineness. Pure flour from the entire grain has a sweet nutty flavor similar to a chewed grain and yields insoluble gluten. Spurious flour tastes flat and insipid like starch, indicating impurities.

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