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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1899
Page
2
The Indicator is published every Thursday in Westville Indiana with a yearly advance price of one dollar. Obituary notices over ten lines cost one dollar, obituary poetry ten cents per line, and professional cards cost thirty five dollars per year and three dollars for six months. Advertising rates are stated as reasonable and placed for reader perusal.
Afr Henry O Havemeyer, president of American Sugar Refining Company, told the Washington Industrial Commission that tariffs breed trusts and accused protection of plundering consumers. He cites the Sugar Trust’s growth since 1881 and argues for stronger duties to shield sugar producers and workers.
The speaker argues that even a fraction more per pound of raw material would align the people with his position and deter competition from global refineries. He claims an eighth of a cent per pound would secure dominance.
E P Miller of New York argues that a high Protective Tariff benefits farmers mechanics and workers by keeping money in the country, sustaining employment and larger business activity. He claims trusts can be controlled under a protective tariff just as under free trade.
The Y P S C E of the Christian church presents a Sunday program on July 9 at 6:45 p m with songs numbers 207 to 203 readings prayers recitations solos duets and a quartet. Mrs Stewart Dr Scott and Miss Blumhutt are among participants with Pearl Poston Myrtle Nichols Dora Thomas Naomi Malden and others noted.
Abraham Hare of Belleville Ohio reports Electric Bitters as the best selling tonic in his twenty years of experience. He attributes its success to its effects on the stomach liver kidneys and bowels and says it purifies the blood strengthens nerves and builds up the entire system. Only 50 cents and guaranteed by E T Scoot, Druggist.
The Nickel Plate Road announces its annual Niagara Falls excursion in August. Return tickets are valid on any of three Fast Express Trains for fifteen days. The event has a long-standing popularity and organizers promise details later, with dates set for August 14 or 15.
Nickel Plate Road announces its 17th annual excursion to Niagara Falls on Tuesday August 15. Tickets are valid for return for fifteen days with options to Toronto for 1.00 extra or Thousand Islands for 6.50 extra. Stopovers at Chautauqua Lake allowed without charge. Sleeping car reservations encouraged. Tickets good on any Peerless Trio express trains.
Laporte reporter M H Marston writes from Alaska about harsh realities for gold seekers. No big strikes this year as population shrinks until another find, gold scattered widely but sparse outside Klondike, prices falling and cheaper grub with summer boat arrivals.
The governor has proclaimed the adoption of textbooks for Indiana schools for the next five years. The selected set, approved by the State Board of School Commissioners, includes Frye geography arithmetics and readers with prices ranging from 5 to 75 cents.
The Indianapolis Journal notes that a 1890 Republican Congress passed a strong anti-trust law and that Democrats have not strengthened it. It argues free trade favors minimal government action while most national and many state anti-trust efforts have Republican roots.
Beginning Sunday May 28 and until further notice groups of five or more traveling together on one ticket may ride any Nickel Plate train to or from any station west of Wallace Junction within 100 miles for one dollar per person. If single fare is one dollar or less, round trip tickets at one fare are sold. Check with Nickel Plate ticket agents for details.
Nickel Plate Road advertises special low rate excursion tickets to San Francisco and all Pacific Coast points. Peace Sleepers and superb dining car service are highlighted. Ask agents for No. 78 travel details.
Tickets go on sale July 28 for a round trip to Chautauqua Lake with return by August 26 at special low rates. A Peerless Trio of Fast Express runs daily with palace sleeping cars and superb dining. Elegant equipment advertised by agents. No. 71. 1014.
For Sale or Trade. A 10 horsepower portable engine wagon tank one US No feed grinder one emery wheel outfit with one shear and one sickle wheel delta shafting and pulleys corn shelter. Inquire at meat market. 7 9.
Nickel Plate Road announces excursions to Lake Chautauqua on July 7 and July 28 at special low rates. Tickets good for return Aug 8 and Aug 29 respectively. Visit the summer resort this season. Ask Agents. No. 69 1011.
The plaintiff filed a complaint and affidavit alleging the defendant is a nonresident of Indiana. Oaks A. Shunk swore Everal S. Smith as treasurer of Westville Creamery is indebted to Charles E. Miller in 325 and 631. Smith is garnishee defendant. he must appear or demur by August 20, 1899, or the case will be heard in his absence. Witness William Terwilliger, JP, July 5, 1899.
If troubled with rheumatism try Chamberlain’s Pain-Balm with no cost if it fails to help. One application relieves pain and it cures sprains and bruises quickly. Also advertises California excursion deals from June to September with special trains, fares, and stopovers, via Wabash lines.
Attend the Photographers Association Annual Convention in Celeran New York from July 1 to 22. One round trip fare via Nickel Plate Road. Choose from a Peerless Trio of Fast Express Trains Daily. Request agents No 72 1212.
Nickel Plate Road runs ex cursions to Lake Chautauqua with departures July 7 returning August 7 and July 28 returning August 2 at special low rates. For details see agents. No. 70. 10-11.
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