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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1896
Page
6
The Westville IND Indicator weekly issue from February 27 1896 lists rates for obituary notices at two lines per dollar and professional cards per year and six months. It notes advertisement placement for reader perusal and is distributed as second class matter at Westville Post Office.
In the February 13 issue the Wesmile Indicator announces sale to the highest bidder of debtors and aging accounts unpaid after efforts to collect. The publisher details that names and amounts will be listed in the next issue and continued in following issues. Cons. E. Martin, Publisher.
Sundry accounts offered to bidders including Hibbard Medicine Co Geo West subscription Dr Combe and others. Listings show advertising placements by J Zeilen W Waldron France Leverette Co and related notices as a bulk sale of accounts.
The Republican party in LaPorte County Indiana urges members to meet on March 7 1896 in their townships and wards to choose delegates and alternates for the district and state conventions and to appoint a representative for apportionment. New Durham township meeting is noted for Westville March 7 at 2 pm chaired by Rost Ansley.
The text traces the Republican party from 1856, noting its founding to curb slavery and its enduring principles of liberty, union, equal opportunity, honest ballots, financial integrity, and protection of American industry. It argues that despite changing issues since Pittsburg, the party’s foundation remains fixed, promising continued work.
Forty years ago in Pittsburg a small group of earnest men formed what became the Republican Party. They were driven by opposition to slavery and aimed to prevent its spread into new territories, envisioning a day when freedom would prevail across the United States.
The speaker decries persistent shiftless individuals who refuse to work and rely on others. They claim such paupers ruin property values and communities, insisting that removing or curbing their presence would bring relief and brighter prospects for towns.
Dr Cyrus Edson a former New York health commissioner announces in the Medical Record a cure for consumption using aseptolin a carbolic acid preparation injected by hypodermic method He says discovery in September 1895 with 217 treated 23 discharged cured 60 judged curable 1 death 32 temporary improvement 91 not enough time to judge The formula is public and claims rational treatment as germs are killed in blood with carbolic acid The main difficulty is tolerable dosage for the human body
The advertisement urges taking Hood's Sarsaparilla this season to prevent run-down illness and promises large health returns. It touts Hood's Pills as easy to buy and use and mentions a liver cure for 25e with implied strong nerve and vitality benefits.
Local notice records John Kleckner warning potential creditors that his wife Sarah has left him with nearly all possessions and bed. He states willingness to reconcile if she returns with bed and board.
An 19th century advert claims catarrh is constitutional and cannot be cured by local applications. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy that purifies blood and cleanses mucous surfaces. The makers FP Jney & Co of Toledo Ohio promise testimonials and sell the medicine for 75 cents through druggists.
Electrig Bitters is a medicine suited for any season and often used when languid exhaustion and torpid liver prevail. It acts as a tonic and alterative to counter malaria and relieve headache indigestion constipation and dizziness. Available at E T Scotts drug store for fifty cents and one dollar per bottle.
A religious feature highlights Dr. S Gray Todd and his work as an example of mercy and service. The piece cites Jesus teaching that faith allows believers to perform miracles and even greater works.
The report describes a child once described as unable to sit up eat solid foods or hold the head with eyes rolling and a bent spine who has now shown changes and possible improvement according to the narrative. The piece focuses on a remarkable prior condition and a claimed turn for the better.
In LaPorte Indiana a young child previously unable to lift her head or sit upright has improved after a week of treatment by Dr. S Clay Todd of 414 Jefferson Street. The child now looks at objects, holds her head higher, and can use her hands to play patty cake.
Sam reports the girl under Dr. S. Clay Todd care at 414 Jefferson St LaPorte Indiana remains improved after a severe fever with 30 to 40 spasms last week. The child now uses her hands plays patty cake hears better and sits nearly straight with a spine once curved, addressing a visiting friend.
A man blinded since 1863 due to sunstroke visited Dr. S. Clay Todd. After two eye operations and a treatment begun February 12 1896 he reported a flash of light and whiter surroundings, with promise of daily visits for a week of fresh attempts at sight.
Feb irth Mr Rhinear H Mander ville of 801 Rose street the blind man was led into Mr S Clay Todds office by a little girl and her 218 Today the light looks the color of milk to me and as I wave my hand about a foot from my eyes I can see enough to see that sqimathing moves Last night my eyes watered for the first time since I was totally blind 20 years ago I had dreadful pain in my eyes since totally blind and they were quaken in my head Now I have no more pain my eyes are filling out and I feel so much better it am greatly rejoiced
Greencastle clergyman Rev D M Wood declares he will not seek bail for his son Will Wood amid murder charges in the Pearl Bryan case. He says he believes his son innocent, asks witnesses to come forward, and promises a thorough trial. He emphasizes Indiana life and seeks justice regardless of outcome.
Ex postmaster D Wiley of Black Creek NY, crippled by rheumatism, reports Chamberlains Pain Balm let him throw away his canes, claiming it outdid all other medicines. Sold for 50 cents by H N Nichols. An unrelated joke references DeWitts Little Early Risers as a remedy for indigestion.
A Washington telegram reports Indiana lawmakers asking for a wartime appropriation to fund a four citizen commission and army engineer survey for a Lake Michigan to Wabash River canal near Logansport. The project would cut miles from the Lake Michigan Gulf waterway and has historic backing from Gillespie and Stansberry surveys.
McClures Magazine March reveals a previously unknown 1837 Lincoln speech with pointed remarks about politicians and a candid love proposal. Col John Hay contributes Ellsworth diary extracts while Kipling and Field appear with stories and poems. kite article by Cleveland Moffitt and bursts of art by Will H. Low accompany new writings by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps.
The notice hails Cripple Creek as a booming gold camp and dubs the Wabash Railroad the best route to reach it via Kansas City or St. Louis. Patrons are urged to contact the nearest Wabash Ticket Agent for particulars.
A 73 year old patient with fifteen years of heart disease reportedly recovered after using Dr Miles New Heart Cure. The claim highlights his restored health and endurance, presenting the medicine as uniquely effective.
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