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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1899
Page
2
The Westville Indictor excerpt reports weekly publication details, rates, and obituaries, plus a discussion of a novel Australian ballot voting machine and the controversy over local courthouse costs and repairs. It mentions names like Williams and Arcus, and cites the Argus critique of spending and proposed projects.
William Williams born near Eugene Tennessee on June 1 1808 emigrated with family to Wayne County Indiana in 1813. He lived in Porter County and Michigan City later moving to live with his daughter Mrs Gee A Daggy. He died January 20 1890 at nearly 91 years after a long life as a farmer and respected justice of the peace and Republican party pioneer with six sons serving in the Civil War and a large, probity filled family legacy.
An advertisement touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure as a universal cure across all disease stages, claiming constitutional treatment and benefits to the blood and mucous surfaces. It offers testimonials, a money back guarantee by T. Cheney & Co, and lists Pekoe drugstores as distributors. Also promotes Tulls Catarrh Cure and a general influenza and cough remedy with a two thirds contents refund if not satisfied.
A widower with two children, Amen named Olson, was taken into custody and brought to the city after a complaint by a girl named Swanson. The case involves a local employer near the city and may proceed to a justice court wedding. The notice mentions a Chamberlains remedy advertisement and a settlement payment of 720.20 to Robert Carr from an Indianapolis building and loan association.
The ad warns of kidney disease presenting as pale dull coloration and related symptoms. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root to strengthen kidneys and improve health, offers sample bottle and book by mail, and notes free material if readers mention the WESTVILLE INDICATOR.
John Schreder pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was given a suspended sentence with liberty on good behavior. Alfred Zahrt failed to proceed due to absent attorney, case moved to next term. Anna Froh vs A Rosentretter for 33000 damages sits to trial with Judge Biddle presiding. Grant Elam pleaded guilty to stealing coal from L S and M S railway, sentenced to 11x days and 25 dollars fine suspended on good behavior. Rose Collans vs Oscar Cullans divorce granted with possession of goods and child custody. Knights of Pythias anniversary noted. River and harbor bill to include 280000 for Michigan City harbor under continental contract system.
Mrs Jane Boxel of Van Buren Iowa says sores on her hands and face cleared after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. She reports renewed strength and health and urges others to use the medicine as a blood purifier.
In October 1896 an editor fell ill with a bad cold that settled on the lungs. After trying local doctors, he used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, noting immediate improvement and three bottles restoring his lungs to health. Publisher B.S. Edwards of The Review, Wyant, endorses the remedy.
The newest piano sheet music titled The Pioneer Limited March composed by Capt Fredrick Pinney United States Band and published by S Brainari Sons Co Chicago distributed by the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway. Enclose 50 cents and address Geo Heatford 555 Old Colony Building Chicago Illinois.
On February 21 March 7 and 21 the North Western Line will sell Home Seekers' excursion tickets at exceptionally low rates to many points in Northern Wisconsin Minnesota Nebraska North Dakota and South Dakota including the Black Hills district Apply to nearest agent or address for details and start now
A Philadelphia man recounts near death from illness after three doctors gave up. A friend’s advice led to quick improvement with Electric Bitters, and he credits the remedy with saving his life. Sold at 50 cents a bottle by E. T. Scott's drug store. Hustlers sought for poultry mixture distribution by American Mfg. Co. Terre Haute Indiana.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Co offers free illustrated pamphlets about Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Northern Michigan and North Dakota. Send your address to W E Powell General Immigrant Agent Old Colony Building Chicago Ill and request the region of interest. No charge for pamphlets or replies about any section of the Great West.
Bold claims emphasize Dr King’s New Discovery stopping grip related coughs and throat irritation and preventing pneumonia. Advertises relief for chills fever back pain and muscle soreness with a money back guarantee and trial bottle at E T Scotts Drug Store.
Farmers in the Eastern states may receive a free distribution by the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad. Send your address to H. F. Hunter immigration agent for South Dakota room 465 Old Colony building Chicago. The pamphlet The Sunshine State and other publications aim to entertain and instruct those seeking new homes in the West during winter evenings. No charge, address above.
Direct connections at Chicago with through lines to the coast. Consult Agents of the Nickel Plate Road for low rates quick time and unexcelled accommodations during winter and spring travel plans.
Frederick Trost announces a public auction five miles south of Westville on Friday February 17 1899 starting at 10:00. Items include 8 work horses 18 cattle 14 milking cows 3 yearling calves 1 four-year bull 2 sows 60 acres of wheat 500 bushels of corn farm implements wagons buggy household goods and other articles. Credit eight months on sums over 3500 with 6 percent interest. under 25.00 cash.
Notice promotes Henry & Johnson's Arnica and Oil Liniment as a universal pain cure for bruises cuts burns strains rheumatism neuralgia and other ailments. It claims suitability for humans and animals and guarantees a cure or money back, by E. T. Scott.
Advertisement for Bucklin's Arnica Salve claims it cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped skin chilblains corns and all eruptions and piles with money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box sold by E. T. Sent.
16 inch cut wood pieces offered in beech maple basswood elm and ash for sale. Prices from 75 cents to 1.00 per rank. barter wanted with corn hay or cows. can saw lumber to order for barn sills posts and plates. delivery to purchaser on the ground 24 miles northeast of Westville.
An advertisement extols Grain-O as a nourishing substitute for coffee for children. It claims the beverage provides health benefits and joy, urging parents to replace coffee with grain based drink to benefit their children’s systems.
Robert H. Joseph applies to LaPorte County Indiana Board of Commissioners for a one year license to sell vinous and spiritous liquors in less than quart quantities. He seeks pool billiard and dice facilities in a one story frame building at five by three block in Clybourn addition Westville. Building fronts Rail Road Street. notice dated January 1899.
Notice of application for a liquor license allowing sale of spirituous and malt liquors in limited quantities at a story frame building located on Railroad Street in Westville LaPorte County Indiana. Building size 22 by 46 feet. Applicant Lewis C Miller dated January 3 1209.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Co issues an atlas of colored world and United States maps with details on new possessions. Free by mail for six cents as postage. apply to Geo H Heafford in Chicago or E G Hayden in Cleveland.
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