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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
2
Editor E Mantini presents the Westville Ind newspaper with weekly Thursday issues. Advertising rates are listed on request. Obituary notices over ten lines cost one dollar, obituary poetry ten cents per line. Professional cards are three dollars per year or three dollars six months. Submissions must reach by Wednesday noon.
A regional critique likens ongoing battles against microbes to a campaign led by Dr Hurty. The piece mocks school reform under his influence, laments disrupted learning, and argues for reducing his wartime role while noting recent social visits by Misses Bebe Shannon and Dorothy Conboy to the Indicator.
The Goshen Democrat argues for postal banks as a Republican plan and warns against socialism. It notes Republicans’ legislative success, questions debt refunds, praises merchant marine subsidies, and hints Carter Harrison as a future Democratic VP candidate amid party intrigue.
Argus reports Indianapolis news on New Year’s Day that a conveyance certificate shows Chicago and West Michigan railroad property transferred to Pere Marquette Railway. Indiana secretary of state says the transfer is a consolidation, claims Michigan capitalized it at 28 million dollars and Indiana may be owed 28 thousand in incorporation fees unless paid, property could be levied.
The preacher argues that people should sleep until they are sleepy and rise when obliged, not by a fixed hour. Circumstances govern waking. Forcing early rising is a superstition and has not proven health or wealth or wisdom. If one awakens and cannot sleep, yielding to a nap is natural unless conditions differ.
Since the last issue scarlet fever has increased with twelve new cases reported. The house quarantine ordered by the board of health is strictly maintained but seems to do little good. Only two deaths this winter. unless the trend improves soon, the school may have to close.
Mrs. Ben Vogler of Otis was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Roy McKellips yesterday. Bert Reed, recently visiting elsewhere, returned home Monday. Mrs. J. W. Reed, west of town, is ill with diphtheria symptoms.
Vermontville editor J. C. Sherman touts Electric Bitters as a cure for nervousness sleeplessness indigestion heart trouble constipation and rheumatism claiming it keeps him and his wife healthy It is sold at 50 cents by E T Scott Also Chamberlains Cough Remedy is guaranteed by E T Scott for satisfaction or money back The Nickel Plate road announces home seekers excursions on Jan 16 and Feb 6 1900 with round trip fares plus 2 82 for the trip inquiry through agents
Davipson and Porter advertise their entire inventory of jackets and capes at low prices, urging readers not to miss the bargain. The notice emphasizes fast service and ample stock for immediate purchase.
Davison and Porter advertise the finest silk waists with forty patterns to view in their Laporte window. The sale price drops from 35.00 to 3.98 for the next ten days.
An advertisement promotes Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder trouble. It claims widespread prevalence of kidney issues from childhood, urges treatment of kidneys, and offers sample bottles and pamphlets from Dr. Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York.
Special trains with ladies' library observation car drawing room sleepers and stocked diners cover a seven thousand mile route through major Republic points. Tours promise thirty days of recreation and scenic views across a picturesque American landscape. For itineraries rates and reservations contact R G Thompson Fort Wayne Indiana or Wm Gates Toledo Ohio or C S Crane St Louis Missouri.
For sale a two story modern house with barn corn crib wood house and wells on 20 acres near a growing town. Prairie land fully cultivated with 50 fruit trees and a cistern cellar. Property in top order offered as a bargain at 2600 dollars inquire at this office. It will be sold soon.
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