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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1895
Page
1
Electric Bitters promoted as the best cure for all headaches and a remedy for habitual sick head aches. The ad claims permanent relief and urges purchase of large bottles for 50 cents at Scott's, noting benefits for constipation by toning the bowels.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell excursion tickets July 3 and 4 for round trips within 200 miles at one fare. Tickets valid for return until July 5, 1895. Inquiries to any B&O agent or L. S. Allen Chicago assistant general passenger agent.
W T Sanford of Leeper Clarion County Pennsylvania endorses One Minute Cough Cure noting instant relief and a quick cure. The letter is signed by E T Scott.
In Jeffersonville a mother and her two children died after a planned poison death tied to a devastated family history. Letters reveal despondency after the husband’s death, and show preparations for burial, monument, and asset disposition. The tale recalls prior family violence and a related murder.
Five youths returning home south of Lebanon engaged in a drunken fight. John Lee attacked with a knife after a car race trouble, injuring Joe Scott, Gates, and John Edwards. Joe Scott received eight gashes, Edwards nearly lost an arm, and Lee was captured in Hendricks County and brought back.
Ada Buzzard attempted to kill her fickle lover Charles Godfrey during his wedding ceremony in Denver. She armed a shotgun and hid behind a tree until arrested. Previously Godfrey had promised to settle betrayal charges for $800 after detaining him.
In Washington a wholesale bread arsenic poisoning case at Hyatt's Station leads to thirteen arrests with three deaths probable. The bread is to be tested while Thomas Faith, a saw mill operator, is tied to purchases from a German neighbor. Indianapolis reports a G A R protest over public school histories and a board of education revision plan. Also in Indianapolis a contractor Brice M. Carter dies mysteriously. wife Sarah Carter claims poisoning and a chemical examination will proceed.
By Drowned at Jeffersonville Gustavso 18-year-old son of Charlies Barron a ra oe postoainer at Sweeney's machine shop was drowned in an accident in Jeffersonville on July 8.
The Indianapolis report notes the proclamation declaring acts of the last legislature as laws lacks the secretary of state attestation. It says the secretary would sign only if the custodians act was included, and the governor had omitted it.
The deputy secretary of state notes the secretary instructed not to seek attestation as it is not required by statute or constitution. The deputy chief believes the superior would have attested the proclamation without comment, reaching that conclusion.
Indianapolis July 8 The Marlon circuit court held Adams Express Company taxed only on personal property in Indiana The state tax commissioners assessed on mileage basis and the company seeks an injunction The case will likely reach the state supreme court and possibly the U S supreme court for final settlement
In Marion on July 8, Harvey George, a young pitcher who collapsed and died during a game at Decatur, was a constant cigarette smoker. He reportedly warned at departure with the remark holding two cigarette packs that they were two more nails in his coffin.
Franklin July 38 William Strohmer a prominent saloonkeeper removes all partition walls in his saloon and plans full compliance with the Nicholson law when it takes effect.
Otto Neal a two year old in Brownsburg is noted for a peculiar appetite. Under a physician's care it was found he swallowed several twenty two caliber cartridges a quantity of beads and passementerie.
Telegram dated July 8 reports the death of James Richardson in Cincinnati where he was treated for Bright's disease. Richardson was a well known Indiana hotel man with many friends and associates.
Wapasu reports wheat sowing starting earlier than ever before with yields from seven to fifteen bushels per acre. The grain quality is poor with shriveled kernels and bad color, affecting market prospects.
Winston Evans of Lett's Corner was found dead in bed by his wife who had gone to milk. The death is attributed to heart disease. He was about 40 years old and well known in the area.
In Indianapolis on July 3 General Harrison with Dan M Randell his District of Columbia marshal travels to Vermilion county to hunt the reputed frisky squirrel amid its wooded areas.
Shelbyville reports Charles Lz2e had his right hand sawed off in a saw mill on July 3. The accident underscores dangerous mill work and prompts safety warnings for workers at the plant.
About 5 500 workers in Lewiston Maine receive a ten percent advance in factory wages. News brief reports the wage hike as a local economic development.
The market page lists money on call at 1.22 percent, prime mercantile paper at 4.3 percent, and sterling rates with bankers bills around 4.895 to 4.894 for demand. Government bonds are steady with 4s and 5s quoted, Bord of Trade prices for Wheat, Corn, Oats, and Potatoes follow, plus produce prices for butter, eggs, and poultry. Live stock quotes from Chicago include hogs and cattle with large receipts and price ranges across grading segments.
Bandits dynamited the track near Riddle Oregon and halted the Southern Pacific northbound overland. They ordered crew to open the express box and pass through valuables, sparing ladies and a bridal pair while firing on the car and taking an estimated 22 000 to 4 000 dollars.
Washington July 8. Reassignment of pension office staff completed to align with civil service laws. Offices were classified by workload, yielding some reductions and some increases in force and pay. Total appropriations remain mostly unchanged. Civil service order effective date pending determination.
New York July 3 Spanish officials maintain a strict watch on steamers arriving at Cuban ports from the United States. The Norwegian fruit steamer Kong Frade reports boarding by Spanish soldiers at Banes and a vigilant guard before she sailed for Banes.
Paris reports a fire at the Godillota military outfitting establishment causing damage estimated at 7 million francs. The blaze disrupted operations and drew swift response from local fire crews.
An elderly man dies from shock after a Bristol express hits an empty cattle van at a station. Inquest returns death by apoplexy. A telegram mix up then sparks a playful subplot with Miss Birch, Cyril, Miss Millicent, and a trickster maid, ending with a quip about a dog's tail.
Gila county Arizona reports a vast limestone natural bridge over Pine creek 200 feet above water with a 24714 foot span though the top is about 400 feet wide and nearly 1000 feet long. Caverns nearby suggest Pine Creek once filled a vast cavern system and the bridge as remnant roof.
The Earl of Sussex requested permission to wear his nightcap before Queen Mary due to frail health and fear of exposing his head. The queen granted him leave to wear one or two nightcaps as he pleased, a unique royal patent. Also notes: High Wycombe weighs mayors after election. seaweeds reach 600 feet and feed from dissolved minerals in water, not sediment.
In Japan a large number of blind men use a whistle to signal others to clear the path. They blow the mournful sounding whistle at night, guiding safe passage for those navigating the streets.
At a Denver mass meeting sixty Democrats debated free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 while urging immediate county organization and the selection of delegates to a national convention to champion silver. The gathering pressed for a mass convention and a firm stance against gold-only money.
Resolutions denounce current financial policy and call for a national convention to restore sound money with gold and silver coinage. Delegates chosen for the bimetallic convention in Washington August 14 include Thomas, O Donnell, Adams and others. A committee is named to draft an address on the silver question.
The Toledo, Ann Arbor and North Michigan railroad was sold for the second time at auction under a U S court order. R F Martin of New York, representing the bonds holders reorganization committee, bought the railroad for 627001 dollars.
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