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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1900
Page
2
Weatville Indiana weekly publication announces Thursday February 1 1900 edition. Obituary and professional notices priced by length and poetry. Subscriptions and advertising rates listed. All items must reach office by Wednesday noon.
Official records trace Indiana's path to statehood from May 7, 1800, through the 1816 Congress approval. Key steps include creation of Michigan and Illinois territories, the 1818 act authorizing a state government, Corydon conventions in 1816, and Jonathan Jennings as governor with Harrison as lieutenant governor. first legislature convened November 4, 1816 and statehood formalized December 1816.
Notice asks all persons owing money to or having claims against the estate of Dr T Fravel deceased to call at the late residence to settle promptly to avoid trouble and expense. JAMES BOYESON MARY B BARRY residuary legatees. Ex-Congressman Colson and another Republican named Scott were involved in a fatal hotel lobby shooting in Frankfort.
Dr. B H Bledsoe of Battle Ground visited town early this week for eye examinations and fittings and hints at possible relocation to the area.
A Creston Iowa report notes local farmers claim American Poultry Mixture by American Manufacturing Co of Terre Haute Indiana boosts hen health and laying capacity. The ad promises a 100 percent money back guarantee, sample by mail, and states it can prevent cholera and roup.
The Laporte Farmers Institute drew strong interest last week with prize essay winners Mabel Logan first Mary Taylor second and Maurice Decker third. Speakers including Miss J W Bates H W Weary and Mrs Webster urged liberal encouragement for youth. Officers elected Wim A Banks president J P Osks vice president Aaron Vail treasurer H Fitzpatrick musical director to form committees. A practical soil to cultivation talk by James Riley followed with further discussions led by Orpha Reprogle on social rights and duties of farmers.
An obituary night tale from Machias Maine recounts a widow near death from pneumonia who begged for Dr King's New Discovery. After taking the remedy she slept soundly and was cured, with the medicine advertised to cure throat chest and lung diseases. Trial bottles free at Scott's drug store. available in 50¢ and $1.00 sizes.
The event offers muslin underwear linens embroideries laces and many lines at unprecedented prices in Laporte. Calico 23c per yard and bleached muslin 41c per yard are featured. It proclaims the biggest sale of the century.
The prime factor in railroad success is meeting public demands. The Nickel Plate Road stands out among competitors as a through West to East route. It prides itself on fine trains, unmatched service, and low rates, appealing to travelers.
House and 20 acres on the outskirt of a growing town. Modern style two story house with barn, corn crib, wood house, wells, cistern, cellar, and about 60 fruit trees. Price $2600. inquire at office. Nickel Plate Road excursion dates Jan 16 and Feb 6 1900 with round trip fare. Also an ad for Pain Balm by E T Scott.
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