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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1896
Page
2
Advertising rates and notices for Westville Indiana newspaper issues. The item lists pricing for obituaries, poetry, professional cards, and subscription terms, with emphasis on reader attention to current advertisements. The date shown is Thursday February 20, 1896.
In the February issue we offer to the highest bidder the unpaid subscription amounts. The publisher Cras. E. Martry of Westville prints a notice that further names and sums will be listed in subsequent issues. The effort aims to recover longstanding, unsatisfied accounts despite no legal action.
Earlier issue announced sale of sundry accounts to highest bidder. Items include Jibbard Medicine Co advertising Gap West subscription Dr Conn s Adv and other advertisers such as J H Zailen Co and W I Waldron. Listed amounts show small balances and credits.
The piece discusses demonetization of silver and panics, notes newspapers boost local economies through advertising, and profiles Indiana politicians Crumpacker Hatch and Hanley. It also warns editors face scrutiny when publishing untrue items and outlines planned post office consolidations affecting smaller towns.
The Michigan City Dispatch reports that attaching minor offices to larger ones reduces clerical auditing and accounting workload. The Baltimore example shows 33 percent expense savings and 12 percent receipts growth, totaling a 45 percent gain, suggesting nationwide consolidation would simplify operations and improve service.
The piece weighs the possibility of Dr Nansen reaching the North Pole amid prior false starts and Pearys failed Greenland trek. It praises the explorers daring and selflessness while awaiting corroboration and the return of the Nansen party to civilization.
General Greely notes Washington was shaped by his environment but moved toward modern standards of behavior. In his first election he saw a lavish post election feast for 400 voters, yet Washington urged moderation, forbade drunkenness, and warned gin shops ruin society.
The passage promotes Hood's Sarsapuarilla as the great builder and One True Blood Purifier and nerve tonic amid cold season drains. Hood's Pills are offered as a popular cathartic with all druggists selling 25c.
Local sales pitch for Hall's Catarrh Cure claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Describes the product as non quack medicine, a prescription from a leading physician, with tonics and blood purifiers and testimonials available free. Sold by druggists at 75 cents.
An advertisement promotes the White Indian Se cigar, claiming availability at multiple locations and urging customers to buy widely. The copy emphasizes broad distribution and accessibility.
A church sermon lauds Dr S Clay Todd for welfare work and faith healing. The orator cites Jesus urging believers to have faith and do greater works in service to humanity.
The narrative recalls a child born without movement or response who could not sit up eat solid food or hold her head. Her spine was bent and hands twisted. She did not grow for months. Now all this has changed indicating remarkable progress and recovery observations.
In One Week’s Time a LaPorte child could not lift her head or sit up. Dr. 8S. Clay Todd at 414 Jefferson Street has treated her for a week and the child now looks at objects, raises her head, and moves her hands, even playing patty cake with them, as reported by F. C. Sonneborn in the LaPorte Herald February 4.
The patient, once with a severely bent spine, shows ongoing recovery after treatment by Dr. S. Clay Todd of LaPorte Indiana. She now uses her hands, plays patty cake, lifts her head, makes eye contact, and can hear again.
A veteran blinded by sunstroke in 1863 enters Dr. S. Clay Todd's office seeking cure. After two eye operations, he reports a brighter space and a flash of light, with daily visits urged to achieve potential restoration within a week.
Mr Rhinear H Mander ville of 801 Rose street, long blind, visits Dr S Clay Todd after a girl leads him in. He reports light returning to his eyes, faint movement when waved before them, watering, and the end of years of eye pain. He says his eyes are filling out and he feels greatly rejoiced.
C L Closser visited Buffalo Saturday night with stock for the eastern market. The Kingebury and Union Mills dancing club plans a Washington party Friday evening. The Wabash pay car delivered the monthly employee allowance Tuesday. Ice harvest began with a thin six to seven inch layer yet better than nothing. Mrs Wm Scott plans a recital next Friday evening with local musicians assisting. Bi-Metallic Club met Tuesday. silver flow remains limited. Wabash station agent C R Orcutt had a vacation in Chicago. Geo Coleman handles lightning keys in his absence. Wabash pump froze Saturday. repairs Tuesday restored grinding. Masquerade social by Court Union U O O F last Friday drew crowds. refreshments sold for a neat profit. Music by mandolin and guitar club. Fred Pennell at piano. Prize: Ella and Charles Garwood win first for a picture. Lon White receives a jumping jack as booby prize. Forresters gain social and beneficiary status with many new members. more events hoped.
President James R. Carnahan of the Board of Trustees thanks the Westville Corps for raising funds to furnish a room at the Soldiers' Home. He urges continuing efforts to complete the room within six weeks and wishes a happy New Year.
LaPorte Herald reports F. E. Osborn represents plaintiffs in four actions against the Pennsylvania Railway Company seeking 2600 in damages for property losses from a fire caused by sparks from a locomotive. Plaintiffs include Thomas Hunsley 700 William Hunsley 400 John and William Hunsley 1100 and Orlando Goff 400 with about fourteen to fifteen others. Fire occurred September 20 east of Hanna, with more suits to follow as Osborn proceeds.
Mr D Wiley of Black Creek New York suffered severe rheumatism and could only hobble with canes. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm he improved greatly and discarded the canes. He declares the liniment more effective than all other medicines and treatments combined. Sold for 50 cents per bottle by H N Nichols.
Advertisement notes Bucklin Arnica Salve promising to cure cuts, bruises, ulcers, and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It lists 25 cents per box and local seller E. T. Scott. Also cites a testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from West Brimfield merchant W. P. Holden praising its effectiveness for a child’s cold and cough. Sold by H. N. Nichols.
Readable elements show a rough job offer mentioning travel in some lines. A salary figure of 780 appears, but many words are garbled making the full details unclear.
Alderman James L. Francis of Chicago praises Dr. King’s New Discovery as an Ideal Panacea for coughs colds and lung complaints and says his family uses it exclusively. Rev. John Burgus of Keokuk Iowa credits the remedy with speedy relief after fifty years in ministry. Trial bottles offered free at FE E. Scotts Drug Store.
Sixteen members of the Buchanan high school graduating class form a protest after eight chosen for commencement day are given honors while the remaining eight refuse to participate. They meet and vow not to receive the last honors unless the board recirts its edict and treats all graduates equally.
Morrison of Worthington Indiana writes of Electric Bitters as a valuable prescription for constipation sick headache and a general tonic. Annie Stehle Chicago Illinois regained health after six bottles restoring appetite digestion energy with prices. Get a bottle at E T Scotts drug store.
Evergreen lodge 403 Wheeler Porter county nears sale of their hall and will surrender their charter. Members transfer to Porter lodge 137 Valparaiso. Evergreen organized May 3 1869 with about 30 members mostly farmers. Frank Clifford is current master.
The Williams family at Ash Lake, this county, were taken ill after an unknown person poisoned their tea. The tea had sat in the house for days and had previously been used without incident. An investigation will be conducted.
Mrs Julia A Brown of Covington Tennessee wife of the electric plant official narrates an 18 year struggle with nervousness and indigestion. She sought remedies from physicians Barret Maley and Sherod and describes failing to find relief despite 18 years of suffering and two years of treatment by three local doctors.
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