27 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
1
Indiana Republicans push a comprehensive measure to define and prohibit trusts and combinations. The proposed act would void charters, impose penalties, allow suit for damages, and empower the Attorney General to enforce swift action with emergency effect beginning on passage.
A Massachusetts girl adopted a twin lamb, one lamb wandered to her school day trip, where a student named Rawle ton from Harvard wrote the famous lines. The lamb, long puzzled as a very old sheep, was later killed by an angry cow.
The advertisement boasts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on mucous surfaces builds constitution and offers one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure. Includes address F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio and promise of testimonials.
The fragment advertises Bailey's Dyspepsia Tablets claiming quick relief from indigestion and stomach upset. It lists symptoms like pain in the side vomiting belching constipation dizziness and poor complexion as signs of dyspepsia and promotes a supposed permanent cure.
August Deckro a tenant on the John Bryarly farm six miles west of town died Christmas morning when struck by a light engine at the Coburg crossing while on his way to deliver milk for the Chicago milk train. He was 46, leaving a wife and 14 year old son. Funeral held at Pleasant View church at 1 p m.
Washington correspondent notes Judge Crumpacker long dwelt at the Willard near the treasury. Plans to replace the historic hotel with a $2,000,000 palace led him to seek new rooms as a part of a larger move underway.
The governor expresses deep grief over two lynchings during his administration. He details steps taken to punish the perpetrators including personally filing affidavits and aiding arrests, but says progress was insufficient. He condemns mob violence and pledges to stop such acts, warning he will pursue culprits with time and cost if needed.
Offers to students desiring to return home for the holidays at a special round trip rate. Tickets sold the day school closes and the day before, valid for return through January 8 1901. Available only to students with certificates from the head of school. Inquire by writing calling or phoning the nearest agent C A Asterlion T P A Ft Wayne Ind 272 34 36.
Advertises Bailey's Laxative Tablets as a cure for constipation and fatigue. Claims a night dose to feel better by morning with 10 cent packages of 20 tablets and 25 cent packages of 60 tablets chocolate coated. Product marked Ww. J. Bailey on each package from Lakeside Medicine Co Chicago. Sold by E. T. Scott.
Ott County notes share holiday greetings and customs with a flood of local visits. Residents mention travels to Michigan City South Bend Chicago Valparaiso and Hammond plus family gatherings and plans for the new year.
A large Christmas evening audience at the M E Church enjoyed a Sunday school program directed by Supt. F P Herrold. Elder Dunklebarger attended, Santa was absent, and gifts were handed out by C D Herrold and J P Taylor amid songs recitations and tableaux by many class groups.
The town reports a three month lay off for the day operator Clifford who is traveling south for health. Suman the night operator remains on duty. Barnes of Thelma is back on the street. Vernon Beach quits tobacco and now smokes. McCaffery couple attended a Friday dance. Harry Beach acts in a Christmas play at Jackson Center. Rollo Link and his companion attended a Friday Christmas party. Cavican visited Valparaiso on business. The Prices plan to move to Chicago in spring.
Local notes tell of visitors from the East, a moving James Wickersham farm dispute over scholars, and a proposed school restart with a licensed teacher. Chi cago trips, stock show visits, and household arrangements fill the column as townsfolk share updates.
A family question inspires a quick dessert pick Try Jeli O a two minute treat with no baking just hot water and cook Flavors Lemon orange Raspberry and Strawberry Available at your grocer for 10c.
Wabash R R offers one and one third fare round trips for Christmas and New Year holidays. Tickets on sale December 24 23 24 25 and January 1 1901 good to return through January 20 1901. Agent A A Ross signed the notice.
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as boosting strength and mental sharpness. A 25 cent box is claimed to make you feel like a new being, with sales through E. T. Scott druggist.
Holiday excursion fares offered for December 20 23 24 25 with good return until January 20 in a third fare round trip. Includes a Mexican excursion from Chicago January 20. Contact nearest agent C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana for details via write wire phone or call.
One way settlers rates ten South and South East points. Wabash By will sell on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. One way settlers tickets to points in Alabama Florida Georgia Mississippi North and South Carolina Tennessee and Virginia. Further information apply to A. Ayt Ross Agt.
Mr. R Gray who lives near Amelia. The item appears as a brief local notice or snippet from a page listing residents or society group members with sparse detail.
Christopher Herrold, born February 17 1834, died December 23 189? at about 89 years old, was a longtime county resident and farmer. He leaves a wife seven children six daughters and one son seven brothers and one sister, plus many relatives and friends.
The family of the late Christopher Herrold attended his funeral yesterday. Survivors include Mrs Eliza Miller Mrs Laura Reynolds Frank K Sarah Young Mrs Mattie Palm Katy and Lillie plus seven brothers and sisters and Joseph in Paducah Ky. He was a hard worker on his farm and known for sociability and humor. His estate neared 82000.
A social evening at the Lidge rooms of the I.O.F. drew about forty members and guests including the Rose Rebekah Lodge from Laporte. The event featured a new degree performed by the EvE Lodge with chaperone W. C. Weir, followed by speeches and luncheon. Visitors listed include Mr. and Mrs. Bryant, DeGarmo, Bennett, Hoffmann, Weir, Glancy, and other named attendees. The article also notes concerns about non residents in state asylums and calls for residency verification to improve welfare and transport for dependents.
A profile of Representative Crumpacker shows a tireless delegate in Washington. It notes his Willard Hotel apartment base, a study crowded with district newspapers, and constant engagement with bills, debates, and proposed legislation. It highlights his push for a federal building for Haamasds and contact with Hanmond people on his matters.
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