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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1896
Page
2
Obituary notices under ten lines offered with pricing and advertising rates. Professional cards priced at 85 per year, 68 per six months. Post Office entry listed. publication terms include $1,000 per year in advance. Notices mention advertising discounts and subscription details.
The article notes that one hundred million dollars in gold would form a seven foot diameter sphere weighing 263,143 pounds. It cites Colorado's 1895 gold production at over 17 million dollars and critiques local political conventions including the Argus and LaFayette gatherings, mocking attendance and transport arrangements.
The article argues sun energy surpasses coal in potential output, citing Langley on storing solar heat to run engines. It notes the sun’s power outstrips Niagara Falls and envisions vast global industry if solar energy could be captured and distributed.
A New York paper lists 57 boys aged eight to eighteen jailed across ten states for crimes including murder and train wrecking, many from good homes. Critics blame sensational blood and thunder literature flooding juvenile markets, arguing such fiction spurs criminal acts and glorifies villains.
A Maine genius claims to perfect a patent sidewalk that can be tipped up to dump snow into the street. The piece satirically imagines neighbors and critics, suggesting an electric motor version to please busy pedestrians and outdo scoffers.
Testimonials claim Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood creates an appetite strengthens the system and permanently cures diseases from impure blood. Hood's pills for the liver and bones act promptly and effectively.
Wood Benson a white haired veteran and first American locomotive operator appears before Magistrate Kudlich in Essex Market Court asking three more months in the workhouse. Benson recalls engineering the fire damaged Herkimer Bridge train and a $1000 Republican Convention purse reward. He asks support from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and describes past riches and declines.
An old advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It asserts a 15 year reputation of F J Oheney for honesty in business and lists Toledo drug wholesalers and cure claims.
Perry and Cameron druggists of Flushing Michigan praise Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine they have sold and say it always gives satisfaction. It is for sale at 25 and 50 cents per bottle by H N Nichols.
One blacksmith Robert Hick land suffers quinty and requests sidewalks as mud remains deep. The stock market is high but local supply is diminished. Miss Maggie Closser stays with D. P. Closser for several weeks. About sixty five couples attended a masquerade at Closser's Hall last Friday and were pleased. A. M. Northam is seriously ill south of town, with hoped for speedy recovery. The child of Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Barnes has diphtheria and was interred last Saturday. Rev. Pettit returned Monday to aid revival meetings. Charles B. Clayton, nicknamed little buck wheat miller, represents Kingsbury court in Chicago for the United Order of Forresters grand court.
Jamestown council held a special meeting with saloonman Rush as the sole respondent. He stated he would only stand a $25 raise, and the decision was made to set the fee at 850.
Burlington Route presents personally conducted trips to California departing Chicago every Wednesday. Through cars to destination with carpets upholstery bedding and toilet rooms. Route via Denver and Salt Lake. Descriptive pamphlet available from Excursion manager T A Grady 211 Clark St Chicago.
Twenty young skaters on the Mishawaka dam faced a dangerous wash as ice floes loosened and moved toward the dam last week. Boats reached the floe and all occupants were saved, avoiding a potential death toll of twenty.
A vintage advert promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for female complaints and general weakness. It claims to restore strength, cure loss of appetite, constipation, headaches, fainting, nervousness, insomnia, and dizziness with a money back guarantee, at Scott's drug store.
A man hunting a pin near the post office drops his hat and glasses, breaks a button hole, tears suspenders, and nearly loses his teeth. Despite the cascade, he retrieves the pin and escapes injuries.
Clarence resident Clark Smith writes that since Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin was established in the area he has relied on the remedy for constipation indigestion and dyspepsia calling it excellent medicine in a year long personal testimonial recorded by E. T. Scott.
The Republicans of New Durham township LaPorte county Ind and others will meet in mass convention at Town Hall on Saturday Feb 15 1896 at 2 oclock p m to elect a township chairman and all township committees for a complete campaign Let every Republican be present Robert Ansley Chairman
The semi monthly meeting of the W. G. C. T. U. is set for next Tuesday at 1 30 PM at the residence of Mr Hiram Wherrold. The study topic is Scientific Temperance Instruction in public schools with Mrs Walter Geist president and Ella Livingstone corresponding secretary.
The bulletin by chemist H A Huston analyzes fertilizer consumption in Indiana from 1873 to 1895, noting regional patterns, soil needs, and the balance between farm manures and commercial products. It stresses trial use, and combining farm residues with purchased fertilizers to maximize profit and soil productivity.
An advertisement touts a salve as the best in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, and all skin eruptions while promising money back if not satisfied. It sells for 25 cents per box through E. T. Scott. The piece notes Col C G Conn has become a tariff advocate. A humorous vignette contrasts a man who shot himself over indigestion with a wife and a salesman endorsement for DeWitts Little Early Risers. The Washington Times is cited as backing tariff measures to boost revenue.
The annual report filed with the governor shows 302 students at the school for the deaf and dumb. Despite higher attendance, the maintenance appropriation has been cut 93,500 dollars for this year and the next.
The Delineator issued by The Butterick Publishing Co. in New York at 17 West Thirteenth Street offers a yearly subscription for $1.00 or 15 cents per issue. It is praised as a family magazine for its cheapness beauty freshness and utility.
As the last day of service passed on Friday the February term docket swelled with new filings. The calendar now lists 177 civil cases and 7 criminal suits, with only a small fraction of civil matters related to divorce.
Certifiers in Columbus, Ft. Wayne, Baldwinsville and Chicago testify that Dr Kings New Discovery has no equal as a cough remedy. A hotel proprietor and Mrs Hemming report cures or immediate relief from coughs and croup. Free trials offered at E. T. Scotts drug store.
The February term petit jury for the superior court includes Martin Rocher Center Adam Teuscher Center Schuyler Decker Center Julius Kroll Coolspring William Tuley Westville Christ Frehse Kankakee William P B Allen Coatee William Replogle Center Wesley On Coolepring Illiam Plumback Center Jacob Herrold New Durham Orrin P Clendeminn Kankakee The circuit court jurors include Grand J Selkirk D M Hay Dol T Sharples Hiram Martin John Helton Joseph Bentz and Petit Juries Tra F Place Frank H Morrison Penry W Johnson Azariah Williams Jacob Evans John K Veal John M Adame Eugene R Adams William H West John Williams Joseph Davis Cornelius Eastwood Also a note about A J Stahl for insurance or subscription to the Indiana Farmer to pay at Andrew's bank.
The county auditor reports semi annual distributions by fund to townships. Road Tax totals 22505. Township Tax 3712.14 Special School Tax 13957.15illions etc. Common School Fund 219526.15 Dog Tax 0.00 Liquor Licenses 5000 Plus sums for New Dasha Township Westville and others. Cong. Funds and totals listed.
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