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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1905
Page
3
A London Punch quip on arithmetic and gender roles mocks the idea that women lack math ability. The speaker recalls aging alongside Madge, noting shifts from twenty to fifty as time and numbers pile up, concluding with ironic praise of female mastery over figures.
Allen Duncan, a sturdy 22 year old, returns from a long day of plowing to his cottage by the bayou where his sister Aurore awaits. He has faced poverty and loss since they were left alone, with Father Perris and Madame Francoise guiding them and Hortense's cottage passing to them.
In a Louisiana farm tale Allen plans to send his sister Aurore to college to escape peasant life while he toils to fund her education. A distant notary arranges selling their ancestral tomb for funds, and the tomb’s jewels are found, promising relief to the impoverished family.
A Chicago Daily News remark notes a guest woman standing beneath an arch makes a pretty picture and compliments a painting as excellent, reflecting a light social moment at a reception.
At a charity ball last night First Sweet Thing danced five dances with me. Second Sweet Thing comments that the event was indeed a charity ball.
A New York Times item notes two Schuyler sisters receive many marriage proposals after their hog killing feats. Men arrive by buggy and mail, wheelbarrows transport suitors, while the sisters decline kindly. Their prospects seem stronger in Cincinnati or Chicago than on the farm.
Sunset Magazine explains how 3000 cattle owned by 20 men roam freely in Arizona’s Final basin. The livestock bear hip brands and ear marks but largely stay near home, following the maternal bond and natural home instinct rather than fences or barriers.
A mysterious figure claims power above law and justice, boasting of punishing the innocent and punishing rogues in the legislature. The stranger asks if he is a mighty captain, then reveals the true force as a mere technicality, per an exchange in the Pittsburg Post.
Indiana lawmakers push crime code changes and temperance measures. The house rejected an amendment to abolish the death penalty, while a life imprisonment substitute for capital offenses advances. Senate support grows for railroad interests and anti cigarette bills, with garnishee and pure food bills contested and Moore liquor remonstrance legislation nearing the governor's desk.
In Delphi Indiana on February 11 a Wabash passenger train collided with a freight on an open switch. Conductor Bailey Beedle and passenger engineer John Ferguson were killed. Freight brakeman John Blacketter was badly injured.
Petersburg Indiana reports the town is dry with no wholesale or retail liquor houses. A $150 license was set for wholesale outlets and a remonstrance barred retail liquor sales within the township.
Evansville Indiana February 10 Halija Olds 21 of Princeton Indiana was arrested on a charge of sending obscene matter through the mails based on information from Post Office Inspector R M Hosford of Cincinnati.
Indianapolis Feb 11 A bill to compel the registration of all mining oil land or plantation companies doing business in the state but owning no property here was introduced by Representative Shively of South Bend.
Walter Bagshawe Harding, wanted in England for alleged larceny of public funds, told U S Commissioner Charles Moores that he would not fight extradition and waived examination in Indianapolis.
Winamac Ind Feb 11 three judges clash over a business block in Fran cisville valued at 50000 tied to a bitter litigation. The dispute centers on three squares in length and 150 feet in width in the town's business district amid county authority tensions.
Windfall Indiana authorities interrogate David Dalrymple over five children aged 1 to 18 kept home without medical care for chronic itch now eczema. Judge J F Elliott orders Dr J P Moser to examine and report. Court finds unsanitary home and clothing. Dalrymple and wife are active in the Christian Holiness church.
Elmer Browning freed after Deputy Prosecutor Fletcher dismisses charges. Browning and Frank Evans were bound over to the grand jury following a preliminary hearing in the Miss Sarah Schafer murder case. Meanwhile Dude Cook and Jack Acton face perjury charges and a venue change. Cook scheduled to be heard February 27.
Hartford City Indiana February 9 Harry Boles a sniper at American Window Glass Company plant No 3 was attacked by a roller breaking and had his throat cut from ear to ear. Two large arteries and the windpipe were severed and 30 stitches were required. He remains alive but in grave danger.
In Muncie Indiana on February 9 Mrs. Anna Strong placed a shotgun on the floor leaned on the muzzle and fired with a yardstick. The blast killed her instantly and her two small sons who were in the yard saw the suicide.
The session introduces a champion freak bill to sell every county and township office to the lowest bidder. Representative Auble of Tipton county presented the measure drafted for Democratic constituents in Indianapolis February 9.
The jury to try John Godfrey Jr for the murder of his father Prince John Godfrey a Miami Indian was sworn in at Fort Wayne Indiana February 10. The defense protested the drawing of the special venire claiming names were not placed in the jury box.
Bedford Ind February 9 County Auditor Owens sold Lawrence County gravel road bonds totaling 44 680 dollars. Weil Roth Co of Cincinnati was the sole bidder and purchased the bonds at a premium of 53 dollars. Bonds mature from one to twenty years.
At a special meeting of the Ohio county council an additional 500 dollars was appropriated to assist the prosecution in the state case against Mrs Belle Seward and Myron Barbour and wife for the murder of Elizabeth Gillespie.
Evansville Indiana February 10 E W Patrick aged 77 and former grand commander of the Knights Templars of Indiana died here from diseases incident to old age He formerly resided in Springfield Ohio.
An attempt was made to wreck Nail W. Falls saloon in Decker Indiana. Thirty two sticks of dynamite or sixteen pounds were placed under the saloon but the fuse failed to ignite.
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