13 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
1
Community notes from Laporte and Knox counties report visits, family milestones, and church calls, alongside court actions and saloon assaults. Reports describe a county jail debate, wolf sightings, land syndicate activity, robberies, and a variety of local personal updates and advertisements.
A letter to Allen Harris’s mother from Dumanjug Cebu Island dated September 1900 recounts illness, fear, and a martial engagement with insurgents. Harris notes court martial actions, a change of quarters, and a dangerous nighttime chase along the coast as U.S. troops pursue attackers. He describes vivid combat scenes, casualties, and enduring concern for mail and health.
The Nickel Plate Road offers 1o students a holiday return fare. Tickets are sold on closing day and the day before, good returning through the reconvening day but not after January 5th. Valid only with a head of school certificates. Contact nearest agent or C A Anterlin T P A Ft. Wayne Ind.
Ad claims a clear brain and improved energy from Dr King’s New Life Pills. Sold by E. W. Scott druggist, price 25 cents per box.
The Wabash Railroad will offer tickets at a rate of one fare for round trips to Canada. Details on routes and dates appear in the railway notice.
Lizzie Beers of Elk Hart confessed to a long running scheme soliciting money from admirers across the continent by starting courtships by mail. One victim, Joe Martel of Pilot Bay, planned to marry her but never heard back after sending funds for railroad fare. Beers admitted guilt, saying she kept some sums for months and spent others, while claiming no memory of total amounts.
Two men calling themselves Bush and son, claiming London missionary origins, roamed Nerge area towns including Laporte and Valparaiso. They sought food lodging, abused residents, and failed to find charity after a string of refusals, ending their town visit as locals reported their scheme.
Excursion tickets go on sale December 22 to January 2 inclusive with a fare and a third for the round trip. Tickets are valid for return to January 2 on any Daily Express train stops. Orders by write wire telephone or at nearest agent C. Asterlin T. P. A. Ft. Wayne Ind. 270-34-36.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh claiming to heal all stages of the disease. It asserts constitutional treatment via internal use and blood action, offering $100 to any case it fails to cure and inviting testimonials.
Mr. R. Gray, a resident near Amelia, is involved in a local care group activity. The note highlights community efforts to support neighbors and discuss local welfare outreach.
Mrs Witte and daughter visited Sunday in the city. Miss Phillips and mother spent Saturday in the city. Miss H Kruger visited Friday and Saturday in the city. Julius Hiitze new supervisor is around repairing the bridges. Mary Gleason was called to Michigan City by the death of Mrs Winterbotham. Clara Staples of Michigan City spent Sat and Sun with the Martin Booths. Mrs Louisa Selaus of Michigan City visited her brother Fred Glassman last Monday.
Washington dispatch reports Representative Crumpacker of Indiana introduces a bill to reallocate congressional districts by state based on 198 000 population units. The plan would set the House at 365 members and grant future territories one seat each, with southern states losing seats due to restrictions on negro representation.
In Quakerdom the corn shredders are present but attendance was low due to poor roads. Ephraim Jardine of Whiting visited kin here, while Roman Tetzluff and Miss Hartzel attended the County Line social. Miss Ethel Dodd cared for ailing grandfather. $10.26 was raised. Miss Jennie Barnard won prettiest girl, Albert Gentz most popular young man. Robert Wallace was auctioned. Duets by Mrs. Emma Link and Neva, and by Jennie and Beulah Barnard.
Wanatah district brief items list travelers to Chicago Hanna Valparaiso and North Judaen community happenings. Names include Austin Gobr Chas Bremer Lew Barnes May Johnson Lena Wagner Fred Mann Jake Mitzner Terry H Mitzner Sam Schlosser Jacob Eaton Paul Marks Henry Mann Herman Wagoner Mrs Gusta Kajeitz plus remarks on business changes and a wind mill project.
Christmas and New Year holiday rates announce excursion tickets at one and one third fare for round trip. Tickets on sale Dec 23 23d Ath 2th 31st and Jan 1st 1901 good to return through Jan 20 1901. A A Ross Agent.
Shippers are advised that Pacific Express has arranged for livestock and dressed poultry to enter Chicago for the early morning market. Shipments should be brought in the evening. A. A. Ross.
Excursion dates December 20 to January 1 offer a round trip at one third fare with return by January 2. Also a personally conducted Mexican excursion departs Chicago January 20. Low rates available. contact nearest agent C A Asterlin T P A Ft Wayne Ind 9270 34 36 by wire mail or phone.
Wabash announces one way settlers tickets to points in Alabama Florida Georgia Mississippi North and South Carolina Tennessee and Virginia. Tickets sell on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. For information apply to A A Ross Agent.
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