01 Dec 1887
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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1887
Page
1
A lyrical tribute extols a woman's dusky skin blushes and charming modest grace. The speaker marvels at her rounded face dimpled hands tiny feet merry laugh and flashing wit. He confesses he could be her slave and never tire of her company.
Mrs Noakes discovers Cousin Obadiah Corner plans to pretend poverty to test friends then proposes to Arabella Muffit after a deception nearly ruins the match. Obadiah confesses his ruse, yet Arabella forgives and they marry, with Mrs Noakes guarding the secret.
A wide Indiana summary reports Jeffersonville peach trees in bloom and Vernon enforcing the 11 o clock saloon law. New Albany adopts electric lighting. Utica in Clark county reports a heavy gas strike. southern counties suffer forest fires and Knox milk sickness. Indiana City storms. other items include a street fight death in Greensburg and legal notices in Indianapolis.
A Washington policeman, described as well dressed and of Irish extraction, is approached by a man asking for a drink. The official guides him to a nearby corner hostel for a pump and dipper, a portly hint at rough slang.
A playful scene shows Miss Harrlem and Mr. Morris inviting a young Mr. Smith to drink beer at home. Bridget is summoned to bring the growler after the bell is rung. The stock brokers’ ticker is mentioned as a rare fortune teller.
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