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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1899
Page
5
A crowded sale of Japanese wares opens with a dramatic bidding war. An elderly lady starts at one dollar, the hammer falls to a lone bidder at two dollars, and the vase is sold to a woman amid murmurs of impropriety and value. The scene ends with the buyer leaving, unfazed by the crowd's reaction.
A Philadelphia Record anecdote describes a crowded Atlantic City train car where one man with a heavy mustache refused to lower his window. Dust and ashes battered other passengers as a fellow traveler finally raised a window, sending the offender's face into a comical series of gyrations before the man relented.
A Worcester Gazette item recalls a Hebrew merchant whose stock was valued at 85 000 by an assistant assessor. The proprietor faced a 5 000 personal tax bill, protesting that the figure came from a different assessor and exclaiming in disbelief as he rushed to the office.
Mrs. Mathilde Richter of Doniphan Nebraska reports relief from catarrh after using Pe r u n a and Man a lin during life change. Mrs Col Hamilton of Columbus Ohio endorses Pe r u n a for women and urges others to try it. Free health book offered by Dr Hartman of Columbus Ohio.
The article advises nightly brushing and massage of the hair to improve health and prevent shedding. It outlines a month of brushing sessions, then reduced daily brushing, and occasional professional combing to trim damaged ends, noting gradual results over about a year.
The article praises soft summer ties for beauty and practicality, noting their broad width protects the shirt and saves laundry. It highlights patriotic stick pins in red white and blue, designed with small flags and bows as tasteful decor versus garish dress effects.
A decorative note describes a morning room sewing screen with a thread basket pincushion needle case and small work bag. A two leaf yellow denim frame stands about three feet high with silk panels and pockets, a shelf, and ribbon supports, shown as an elegant portable piece.
A guide describes cleaning velvet velveteen and plush by steaming with a stiff whisk broom and a friend brushing the nap taut over steam. It notes this lifts crushed nap, brightens color and restores pile, and advises French chalk for fresh spots and light cold water on sticky marks before steaming.
The article notes individual differences in inducing sleep. It suggests options like a hearty or empty meal before bed, cold baths or wet towels on the temples, and rubbing hands, as well as mental focus or counting to fatigue the brain to fall asleep.
The article describes fashionable silk petticoats with circular yokes fitting smoothly around the hips and foot, using coral pink taffeta with black squares, deep circular tufte at the knee, and trims of double ruffles, ribbon, lace, and chiffon. It notes ribbons as a key elegant feature and highlights plaid and striped silks as preferred fabrics.
Edward B. Warman promotes a daily daytime nap in his Five-Minute Talks on Good Health. He advises a short rest after lunch, seated upright with a relaxed posture and slow breathing to avoid restless sleep and relieve tension.
A weight reducing regimen advises regular daily limits on eating and lifestyle. Start with hot water on waking, a tepid bath and brisk brush, avoid meals beverages, three meals daily, light breakfasts of tea toast and fruit, midday dinner with fish or meat and vegetables, and a light supper with toast salad fruit and six ounces of wine or water, hot water with lemon for supper.
James Ayers of Lexington Kentucky is found dead in a mover's camp west of Brazil Indiana. Officials note a large sum of money on Ayers despite scant cash later found. Foul play suspected after carbolic acid bottle is found and James Johnson is arrested pending coroner’s inquiry.
Indiana Republican Editorial association announces the Winona Lake program starting July 15. Katharine Oliver and Mrs Ida B Wells Barnett headline Friday and Saturday evenings. Rev Frank DeWitt Talmage preaches Sunday at 10 50 a m. Talmage lectures Monday on Auld Lang Syne. Charles Montaville Flowers performs Dickens impersonations Tuesday evening.
Indiana supreme court affirmed Marion circuit court ruling that the estate of the late Wm P Gallup owed $46,996.69 in taxes on poverty not listed between 1851 and 1893. Edward P Gallup administrator, resident of New Hampshire, contended the auditor lacked authority. The estate valued at 492,628.26 largely went to the brother.
An old advertisement extols peace in the Philippines and promises profits to all, then pivots to medical advice praising Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for constipation indigestion and nervousness. It warns buyers to ensure a revenue stamp is affixed on the bottle neck.
A Chicago Tribune item recalls a man who inherits a million dollars and travels into grain markets. Proofreaders debate whether the line means brokers ahead or breakers ahead, with the author insisting both convey the same idea.
Do Your Feet Ache and Burnt Shake into your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease is a powder that makes tight new shoes feel easy. It claims to cure corns bunions swollen hot callous sore and sweating feet. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents Sample sent free Address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York
In Flint era Marion Indiana all flint glass factories except Canton Glass Co will close June 28 at midnight for a two month rest affecting about 2200 workers. Canton Glass Co will stay open two more weeks and resume in September. Evansville Indiana Moore s Crossing petitions for Schley post office in honor of naval commander. first U S post office named for him after Santiago bay victory.
A collection of maxims and witticisms attributed to the Chicago Times Herald notes that humor and proverbs appear in a column, including lines about chasing fortune, guiding a horse, and finding treasure around the bend. The piece typifies a travel through sayings rather than a single event or person.
B Y P A convention set in Richmond Virginia for July 11th 12th and 13th with affordable side trips to Washington New York and Seashore Resorts. Mail inquiries to J C Tucker G N A Big Four Route Chicago.
The Indiana State Dental Association adjourned at Terre Haute on Thursday after electing Dr. M. A. Mason of Fort Wayne as president, Dr. G E Hunt of Indianapolis as vice president, and M. W. Mungrove of Fort Wayne as treasurer. President Mason named a resolutions committee of Co E Pittman Evansville, W F Hindman Vincennes, and M F Aul Indianaplis. The convention will meet next year in Indianapolis.
A lawyer a doctor and a general man sit in a dim dawn back room with empty bottles and card packs. A rat scurries by as silence lingers until the lawyer asserts he did not think he saw a rat, despite others' suspicions.
Advertisement notes Lane’s Family Medicine moves the bowels daily for health. It acts gently on the liver and kidneys and claims to cure sick headache. Priced at 25 and 50 cents.
Jeffersonville Indiana June 27 Jas T Waterhouse aged 77 died Sunday night from Brights disease. He served 30 years as a passenger conductor on the Jeffersonville Madison Indianapolis and Louisville New Orleans Memphis lines and 14 years as baggage master on the Air Line. He was a charter member of the Order of Railway Conductors.
Ft Wayne Indiana June 37 Superintendent J J Wood of the Fort Wayne electric works has unveiled a new self regulating arc light. It reportedly drops from 2000 candle power before midnight to between 1200 and 1000 after that hour. Wood holds patents on several other inventions.
A compilation of era commentary notes social shifts and commercial prompts. The Detroit Journal cites a future where lions and lambs coexist and women greet differently. The Atchison Globe jokes about picnics and wallets. The Chicago Daily News jokes about tea. The Chicago ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with money back guarantee.
Odd souvenir line from Chicago Daily News notes Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised for internal use at 75 cents a dose. A humorous angular remark about a man who once ate the cream and now they cremate the man appears as a wry aside in the clipping.
Evansville Indiana June 29 The Chandler coal mines have been sold by Patrick Bartly to Sam P Sears and a group of capitalists from Anderson Indiana The mines will be unionized and will hire a large force of workers Sears says the gas supply is running out and hopes factories in the gas belt will relocate to Chandler.
The Indianapolis Plainfield and Western Rapid Transit Co was incorporated in Indianapolis on Tuesday with capital of 100000 to build an electric line to Plainfield Danville and other western points. Construction delayed by steel scarcity.
Indianapolis church notes Reverend William C. Taylor of Jefferson City Missouri will be pastor at College avenue Baptist church. Reverend O W McGaughey of Crawfordsville has accepted a call from the Sixth Christian church of this city.
Dedication of the new Pythian temple is set for June 30 in Cambringe Indiana with the main address by Thomas G Sample supreme chancellor of the world. The article notes the temple dedication date is June 20 and names the speaker.
A Victorian method to preserve veil shape is to remove and roll veils around a long bolster pillow. Fill the bolster with Florentine orris root rosewood camphor aromaticus yellow sandalwood gum benjamin powdered cloves cinnamon and grind. pack tightly and cover with silk or chamois leather for embroidery if desired.
Representatives of the Alsen Portland Cement Co of Hamburg Germany are in Jeffersonville to study a site for a Portland cement plant. They traveled to Ledford to inspect kaolin and other materials used in cement production.
Mr and Mrs A C Abbott of Huntington became the parents of triplets on June 29 in Walsah Ind All three are healthy boys weighing five and a half pounds each and will live confirmed by doctors at birth
Evansville Ind June 28 The men responsible for last Tuesday's riot will be arrested and the grand jury already in session will return indictments against the guilty parties before mid next week.
A jury verdict in Ricumont Indiana finds Mrs. Eliza Beth Baird awarded 700 dollars after she fell on a sidewalk. The June 30 decision confirms the settlement of the personal injury case.
Washington reports a post office was established Wednesday at Schrey Indiana in Spencer county with Oscar T Thom named postmaster.
A French gymnast extols arm development for grace and a slender figure. She criticizes American girls for focusing on waists and advises dumbbell workouts and body lifts with arms, noting French women balance deftly and carry heavy loads with ease.
Dr J F Curry was found guilty of criminally assaulting his ward Minnie Lemmon aged 13. He was sentenced to 21 years in prison after taking the girl from an orphan home and promising to adopt her.
Henry Johnson, colored, formerly of Jeffersoville, Ind., was arrested in Exwoop on a larceny charge and held on $300 bail after a Wednesday arrest.
Isabel defends a flamboyant hat while Ed gar derides it in a humorous Chicago Record exchange. The playful banter contrasts fashion drama with a neighborly jab about weeds and early mornings.
George Cooper jailed for beating his wife at White Pigeon jail died by suicide after taking a large morphine dose. Disgrace at being charged with the crime is cited as the motive.
Stephen Nagy age 85 was beaten by a handicapped woman on Saturday and ridiculed so much that he killed himself by shooting through the heart.
Experts warn that natural gas pipes under Main Street in MenciF may be perforated due to electrolysis from destroyed warpines. Holes in pipes could allow gas to escape and fill cellars, risking serious explosions in the business district.
Terre Haute Ind June 29 The wage of local street car operators and conductors has been raised from 14 to 15 cents per hour by the new owner Webster Stone of Boston in a voluntary adjustment.
In Laporte Indiana during June a 16 year old girl from Union Mills in the county gave birth to four daughters Monday evening. Three infants died shortly after birth while the fourth survived. The mother weighs about 110 pounds.
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