07 Dec 1893
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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1893
Page
1
CAPITA WIRE reports on tariff bill prospects with Democratic support and objectors, says passage likely after March 1, 1894. Notes Cleveland influence on income tax, civil service removals, and nepotism concerns as Roosevelt and Johnson face dismissal.
Emma Snyder Henderson born 1824 in Pennsylvania died December 2 1893 after a decade of inflammatory rheumatism and pain. She and husband John Henderson lived a simple faithful life. four children included Jane Burner and Belle Wirt. Funeral December 4 at M E church with Rev. Johnson officiating. interment Westville cemetery under Silver Star lodge Daughters of Rebekah.
Chesterton residents nabbed two burglars after a daytime break in at John Greundahl’s home. Thomas Ray and Joseph Wolfe resisted police, were pursued to Sand Creek and Pinney’s Park, with Skibbe and Lundberg aiding in detainment. Both criminals face strong prosecution for the robbery and resistance.
Boston based One Price Clothing Co. shut by Sheriff Henry over a 328.38 attachment for Henry M. Block of New York. Isreal Cohn & Co. files a 3400 dollar replevin suit to recover goods. M Levine assigns to protect creditors. Chief clerk Oliver Carver says the firm may resume in time.
Beaver Dam notes the death of Mrs. Henderson mother of Hiram Burner's family after years of suffering. She was bed ridden long, remembered as a kind neighbor and devoted mother. Oh Loomis and wife visit friends. Miss Elsie Utter spent Thanksgiving with her parents in Rensselaer returning Monday.
An old advertisement proclaims Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder as a pure grape cream of tartar product. It promotes quality and reliability for baking needs.
Snow covers the ground as sleighs move swiftly through Door Village. Thanksgiving passed with a storm but families enjoyed their dinners. Mrs Mary Smith visits from 1831 settler line while Ed Carroll remains sick. Union school literary event planned. Whittier entertainment successful. Special services begin at New Durham with Rev Beck preaching on Sunday. Quarterly meeting slated for January 13–14 led by Elder Ogden. Nellie Johnson returns from visit.
Thanksgiving memories fill the week as sledding plans unfold. Mrs H Burner's mother’s funeral was held Monday at the Westville M E Church. James Herrold’s family hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs John Herrold and Mrs Shaw and Mrs Tucker. Libbie Rayner returns home for the winter, formerly Miss Posten. Charles McKellips treated the youths to a sleigh ride. Will Price of South Bend visited the area. Indiana poet James Whitcomb Riley will give a lecture at Valparaiso next Friday inviting interested readers.
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