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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1898
Page
2
The page announces obituary notices over ten lines priced at ten cents per line and advertising rates for the Westville Indiana edition. It notes publication every Thursday with a 1598 date and lists professional cards and subscription details for cash in advance.
A call from the Republican State Central Committee orders counties to hold caucuses on January 22 1698 by precinct meetings township wards or other methods. Each precinct selects one County Central Committee member and the committee meets January 29 to elect a chairman and officers. Delegates and alternates to a Congressional District Convention are chosen, with representation based on votes for Henry G. Thayer Elector-at-Large in the Indiana election.
A Chesterton Tribune report recounts Leroy Pierce promoting a school job for a young woman in exchange for fees. After a trustee Lyons approved a one year position, the teacher underperformed, prompting dismissal. The dispute escalated with accusations and a threatened affidavit to clear Pierce of charges.
The article argues that a country’s civilization hinges on physical features such as coastlines, climate, rivers, and mountains. It traces how coastlines foster harbors, trade, urban growth, cross-cultural exchange, language development, and communication advances. It links precise measurements and language standards to commercial needs and civilization’s foundation.
Miss Polly Graham of Niles Michigan visits friends while Mae Garwood remains ill. Mr Vernon Landon was seen on streets last Wednesday. Geo W McLellan celebrated his 92nd birthday on New Year’s Day. Several locals travel for visits, dinners, and hunting trips. The B&O freight line uses a pump to fill water as trains stop. Sweet Gardner dies of heart neuralgia. Dr Brode attends. Other entries report intermittent illnesses and social calls across Laporte South Bend and Valparaiso.
The community discusses the ice harvest and social events. Mrs Salzer travels to Rochester New York for the New Year, the Spiners host a grand ball, Captain Kese tests phrenology with locals, and residents like Buffalo Bill Howeizen, Lewis Arndt, and E. E. Salser engage in travel and business. Doctors and judges make calls and attend courts. New Year greetings abound and some plan ice packing for health.
The Beaver Dam area reports snow drifts and lengthening days after Christmas. James Flood's family hosted Mr and Mrs J Smith and Mr and Mrs Duan Hibbard. Roy McKellips plans to return from Pennville Michigan soon with his brother Dave. Mrs H Hartin was called to Grand Rapids for her daughter's illness. Dave McKellips and wife toured Porter and Lake counties visiting Valpo Palmer Crown Point Creston and Lowell. They met the Edmunds family from the old Frank Flood place and Charley Morgan's family, long since moved away. They spent Christmas with Rev Utter in Crown Point where Mary continues violin study, traveling to Chicago weekly.
Wanatah report lists Rev Waller leading services last week and local visitors from Milwaukee Blue Springs Neb Hanna and Chicago. Mrs McMichael and Miss Lulu Groth visit family. Mr Rosenbaum to wed Miss Tillie Milbranth. typhoid illness noted. New Year events and local greetings recorded.
Mrs Louisa Winchell called to Napa nee Friday due to illness of her brother who suffered blood poisoning and expired Monday. Gre Davidson returned home to attend school. Miss Leone Johanni spending two weeks at home will return to Windsor Ontario where she attends Ski Rose Academy Hall in Stihlwel Ind next.
A heavy snowstorm hit Hanna area on December 31 piling up about 20 inches the season’s heaviest. The Hanna Military Band New Year’s Eve concert drew praise despite bad weather and included oyster supper and popular selections. Local residents Cora Barber Etta Barber Lulu Musselman Lulu Spahr Lilly Wella and Wm Walburn visited relatives during holidays. Rumor says a saw mill may be built on W H West property northwest of Hanna, meeting local demand for timber processing.
In Valparaiso and Porter County, court filings include a divorce petition by Jounie Crawford through attorney Wm. Johnson alleging cruel treatment against Mon terville Crawford, and a separate case of trespass and criminal counts against James Whitmer with long sentences. The issue includes marriage licenses in Laporte and Valparaiso, multiple local births and deaths, and community news of marriages, pregnancies, and a visit noting local business and postmaster appointments. The report also mentions the INDICATOR newspaper's role in the region.
The December docket lists ten state cases and petitions for annulment. Various suits are filed including damage, defamation, divorce, quiet title, and foreclosures. Judge Biddle convened court and adjourned for holidays with sessions resuming January.
Gustav Thurmaster of 49 Hickory St Cleveland reports cough coughing pain in chest eased after one bottle of Dr Bull's Cough Syrup, and complete cure after a second bottle. He notes the syrup costs 25 cents and advises taking only Bull's.
The wedding of May Havinegw Forrester to Henry Will M. Henry took place at the bride’s parents home in Laporte. Father Schrammy officiated as guests braved inclement weather to witness a pretty ceremony with a wedding rug. Afterward, a lavish reception followed in the dining room with a generous spread. Henry is a well regarded Laporte County resident. the couple will reside in Chicago Illinois. The INDICATOR offers congratulations.
Sample bottles offered free to sufferers at BE. T. Scotts drug store. Describes Dr Miles New Discovery as effective for consumption coughs and colds and claims many physicians use it. Regular sizes 50c and 1.00. Drug gists also sell Dr Miles Nerve Plasters.
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