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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1896
Page
2
The Westville Indicator issue from January 1896 notes obituaries and poetry rates, adds an editor note on advertisements, and includes political and international commentary. It critiques England over Armenian atrocities, discusses Ireland and U S politics, and jokes on age guessing.
The Indiana State Treasurer released an annual report totaling receipts of 8 525 21944 dollars and expenditures of 8 342 00120. It shows a year end balance of 73 726 42 and notes 959 52239 for benevolent institutions reformatories 110 000 and penal institutions 190 45412. The state debt totals 1 030 000 with 219 525 annual interest on foreign debt and 24 200 annual on domestic debt.
A reminiscence of a 19th century Indiana Christmas on St Johns Island near the White River. The tale recalls a log cabin hearth, a grand cooking fire, Christmas meals with family, a jolly fiddler, and a Virginia reel. The author laments passing time and cherishes old loved ones.
The unfinished St Ives by Robert Louis Stevenson is a romance of adventure set in wartime and Edinburgh. The tale follows a French prisoner, his love with a Scotch girl, a duel, escape plans, and perilous journeys across Scotland and England ending in freedom. Sidney Colvin praises its spirited and entertaining style in McClure's critique.
Ad proclaims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin benefits for all year use curing constipation indigestion and diarrhea due to digestive disorders. Trial bottles priced 10c with larger 50c and 1 size offered by E T Scott.
Merchants Perry and Cameron of Flushing Michigan endorse Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine they have sold and say it always gives satisfaction. It is offered at 25 and 50 cents per bottle by T. N. Nichols.
Kingsbury reports revival meetings to begin next week while several inches of the beautiful snow fell Monday. Local events include a well attended Christmas dance praised for the Cathcart orchestra and a joint Missionary meeting at the church. Frank Northam visited kin recently. Frank Pennel found seventeen cheap watches near Mee Gee crossing. Flooding from high water disrupts Kankakee marsh area with several bridges washed away. The Barnes family suffers diphtheria with a 3 year old daughter dying and a 12 year old ill, as Mrs Barnes and a son also fall ill.
A fragment hints that applying at the indicator may yield knowledge useful to you. It suggests an opportunity to gain an advantage through access or study, though details are sparse and the context is unclear.
Advertisement offers 100 dollars reward for catarrh cure failures and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure sold by Toledo O wholesalers. Endorsements from Wrst &RoAX and Waupine Kixsnan & Marvin state Cheney is honest and able to fulfill obligations. Cure taken internally priced 75 cents per bottle.
The secretary of state struggles to locate documents from Northwest and Indiana territories. Many records were moved to the capitol and some vanished or were damaged by junk dealers and curious visitors. Officials estimate 10000 dollars to properly gather and secure items for the centennial in 1900. The original constitutional manuscripts were lost for years but recently found and locked in the secretary of state's vault.
Advert promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior blood purifier that cures diseases after other remedies fail. Claims enriched blood eliminates illness and restores health. Hood's Pills are described as prompt and efficient without purging or gripping, priced at 25 cents.
A weary driver battles a fiendish tramp on a stonely road. A weapon gleams, a struggle ensues, and a murder at night leads to a trial and a midnight mob. The tale names C. H. Dorna as the central figure in this grim event.
Poem satirizes a timid shopkeeper who refuses advertising while neighbors prosper. The speaker, C H Dorne dated September 22, 1 5, mocks the trader for fearing to spend on ads and risking irrelevance by neglecting promotion. It highlights the shame of passing up proven marketing.
The Burlington Route runs personally conducted excursions to California leaving Chicago every Wednesday. Through cars to California with carpets upholstered seats bedding toilet rooms and every convenience. Route via Denver and Salt Lake. Write for descriptive pamphlet to T A Grady Excursion manager 211 Clark St Chicago.
Ex-President Harrison argues in January Ladies Home Journal that the United States is a government of the people, not a loose confederation. He rejects Calhoun's secessionist view and says allegiance lies to the United States while honoring state constitutions unless they conflict with federal law. The courts must decide constitutional questions, and state laws cannot nullify federal authority.
Two testimonials praise Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and colds. Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Lit credits a cure to two bottles. Mr Thomas Eggers of San Francisco reports recovery from a severe cold after one bottle. Free trials at E T Scott's. regular sizes 50c and 41 5.
The Women’s Traverite Magazine from The Butterick Publishing Co advertises at 7 to 17 West Thirteenth Street New York. Subscriptions cost $1.00 per year or 15 cents per copy. It is praised as a cheap useful beautiful and fresh family magazine catering to domestic needs.
Revival services continue at the M E church with Rev and Mrs Watson of Paoli Ind assisting the pastor. A strong interest is noted. A men only meeting is set for Friday at 2 pm and a women only gathering on Sunday afternoon. Rev Dr J H Wilson preaches Saturday evening and Sabbath morning.
An exchange in a LaPorte Sunday school class led to a boy blaming recent move from Misecourt for not answering who led Israel from Egypt. The superintendent announced the incident with a half-scared student failing to respond.
A damaged OCR fragment references crates described as trustworthy and gentle near a floor and a street scene. No clear people, places, or dates are readable.
Notice from H. H. Koontz stating he will operate a cash business starting January 1 1896 and inviting all debtors to call and settle accounts by that date.
The Wabash railroad offers greatly reduced fare tickets from all stations on December 24 25 and 31 1895 and January 1 1896 valid for return to January 2 1896. For details contact any Wabash ticket agent.
Westville Lodge No 309 Knights of Pythias will hold an election in Castle Hall Westville Indiana on December 26 1495 to elect one trustee for three years or until successor is elected and qualified. E T Robinson J Gardner C C K of R and S seal date December 12 1895.
Old people needing medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys are urged to use Electric Bitters. The tonic alters digestion without whiskey or stimulants, strengthens the stomach and bowels, aids natural functions, improves appetite, and supports digestion. Sold for fifty cents at Scott's drug store.
At a recent Ladins of the Maccabees Queen Hive No 17 meeting the group voted unanimously to thank Badger Bros LaPorte through the INDICATOR for lending their organ during a recent musical entertainment. EMMA NICHOLS L C
The ladies thank all who aided the December 27 entertainment. Special recognition goes to Miss Mattie Walton for her energy and patience in directing the cantata, with more productions planned for future use.
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