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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1896
Page
2
Obituary notices over ten lines priced at one dollar with poetry at ten cents per line. Advertising rates available on application. Professional cards five dollars yearly. Paper issued Thursday with annual subscription one dollar in advance.
In our February 13 issue we will offer to the highest bidder the amounts listed for subscriptions and advertising due. These accounts remain unpaid despite efforts to collect. the publisher, Cons. E. Marten, WesTVeR Indicator, will publish the names and amounts in the next issue and for several weeks thereafter.
The Republicans of New Durham township LaPorte county Ind and all supporters will meet in mass convention at Town Hall on Saturday Feb 5 1896 at 2 PM to elect a township chairman and committees for a full campaign. Robert Ansley is chairman.
Conventions are ordered for June 4 1896 in Michigan City for district nomination to Congress. Delegates and alternates will be chosen May 3 1896 with representation ratios tied to votes for Hon W D Owens. National convention delegates meet March 14 1896 Lafayette with St Louis venue June 19 1896. County delegate counts listed.
Treasury bids from nearly five thousand sources show only about 16 percent from abroad, a strong sign of domestic prosperity and investor confidence. Gold payments exceeded the amount sought by about six hundred percent, with long term notes offering a 3 percent yield after 1925. The minimum 350 dollar denomination limited broad public appeal.
The piece says American and foreign investors back the government's plan to borrow gold, praising banks and financiers for fostering confidence. It notes the Treasury avoided direct reliance on the administration and instead leveraged syndicates, leading to lower costs and broad economic benefits shared by all citizens.
Local sales pitch for Hall's Catarrh Cure describing internal remedies to reach the disease, claiming it purifies blood and mucous surfaces. Says it was prescribed by a top physician, not a quack medicine, and is sold by druggists for 75 cents with testimonials available.
A field report claims Italian troops aiming to crush Abyssinians were cut to pieces and Outnumbered by native forces. The article notes strategic failures and a need for more mules and fewer generals, drawing a parallel to Cuba and Spain in the same crisis.
An advert claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures catarrh by purifying the blood and preventing pneumonia diphtheria and typhoid fever. Hood's Pills are touted as a popular cathartic priced at 25 cents.
Lord Russell Chief Justice of England writes in the Companion on the Bar as a profession. He urges clearness of speech and integrity, cites Webster and Cockburn, and stresses health and patience for success. Holmes contributes an American view in the next issue.
A short health notice urges mothers to monitor and regulate children's habits for long term well being. It promotes digestive health and endorses Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a harmless potent remedy with twenty doses for children priced at 10 cents sold by E. T. Scotts.
Mize Daisy Green ing, second daughter of Edwin and Rose Greening, died February 9 1896 after a two day illness. She would have turned thirteen in June. The family mourns a bright child beloved by schoolmates and neighbors. Funeral at the M E church Tuesday at 2 pm Rev N F Jenkins preached a touching sermon. Burial in Westville cemetery.
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City 11 was told she had consumption and had no hope. Two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her completely. Mr Eg gers of 1389 Florida St San Francisco suffered a dreadful cold and a near consumption before one bottle cured him in two weeks. Free trial bottles at E T Scott's. Regular sizes 50c and $1.5
President James R. Carnahan thanks the Westville Indiana corps for raising funds to furnish a room at the Soldiers Home. He urges completion within one to six weeks and assures the Board of Trustees will appreciate the effort. New Year wishes accompany the letter dated January 2.
Mr. D. Wiley of Black Creek N Y once hobble with canes due to rheumatism. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm he improved greatly and discarded his canes. He praises the liniment as more effective than all other medicines. Available for 50 cents per bottle from H N Nichols.
The Wisconsin and Michigan Railroad plans huge lake ferries and tug boats built at Toledo to start by April 1. The vessels will operate as floating termini at Chicago South Chicago and Michigan City carrying 30 to 40 cars between railroads, potentially transforming regional freight transport.
Bucklin’s Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with piles cure or money refunded at 25 cents per box sold by E T Scott.
McClure's Magazine publishers have gathered material and rare portraits for a comprehensive Grant life story. The biography aims to reveal the real General Grant with vivid thoroughness, paralleling Lincoln in McClure's Life. Col. F. D. Grant cooperates, holding his father's papers.
West Brimfield merchant W F Holden reports a 25 cent bottle cured the daughter of Fred Webber of Holland Massachusetts after a severe cold and cough. The remedy targets acute throat and lung diseases with no harmful ingredients and is sold by H N Nichols.
A correspondent quotes a wife and husband exchange about a man who shot himself rather than endure indigestion. The husband extols DeWitt's Little Early Risers as relief, noting his own prior suffering before using the pills.
Snippet notes a Tidiane reliable huisse and araval position details are unclear. The fragment mentions Sei Poo Oat Eee in a garbled context, offering no coherent event, date, or named organizations.
Kingsbury notes revival progress with about fifteen converts and twenty five who have stood for Christ. Local updates mention sick list recovery, visiting relatives, wheat shipments, and a planned quiet wedding. Rubber boots thefts at A M Northam’s threaten creditors.
A physician advertises a detailed description of a severe nasal mucous ailment followed by a free consultation and treatment plan by Dr. S. Clay Todd, an eye ear nose and throat specialist at 414 Jefferson Street La Porte Indiana. The ad promises no cure no pay.
Myrtie Martin and Charlie Garwood wed last Sunday in Door Village with Rev Brayton performing the ceremony. Mrs Jas Flood collapsed while sweeping, fell unconscious, and lay unresponsive for over an hour before help arrived. Dr Martin treated her with limited improvement into Monday.
Mrs Anna Shults of 1201 Jackson Street LaPorte Indiana writes that years of catarrh and painful choking spells ceased after Jan 31 treatment at Dr S Clay Todd office 414 Jefferson Street. She reports great improvement and no more lumps. Date February 4 1896.
Local notices report Mrs. Charley Eggert ill for a week and Mrs. Wm Tuley improving. Sewing society gathered at Mrs Ed Slocum's. Norman Aker remains feeble. Wm Osborn received Plymouth Rock chickens from an Illinois farm. James Pettit of Valpo Normal visited home. Parishioners urged to attend with pocket books.
The biennial report to the governor shows county held common school funds of 7 640 183.50 and congressional school funds of 2 506 505.45, totaling 10 146 688.95 in trust. The year saw a 72 903.45 net increase, January and June distributions totaling 4 576 805.86, and total school revenue distributed 6 517 555.92. Enrollment reached 798 917 with 408 198 in attendance. 13 430 teachers were employed. State school houses numbered 9 327: 88 stone, 4 153 brick, 6 944 frame, 48 log.
An old health notice touts Electric Bitters for elderly users needing medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys. It claims the tonic has no whiskey, aids digestion, strengthens stomach and bowels, and supports natural function. Offered at Scott's drug store for fifty cents a bottle.
Purdue University bulletin reports inquiry from Indiana farmers about kaffir corn as a sorghum forage. It notes limited Indiana trials, suitability mainly for dry climates, and advises cautious testing alongside standard corn. Planting should occur late May to early June with weed control to ensure germination and growth. W C Latta Agriculturist.
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