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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1898
Page
5
A fragmented OCR fragment suggests notes on a planned publication with garbled lettering. It mentions dates, letters and numbers, and concerns about careless handwriting. No clear names or places are readable in this excerpt.
The poem recalls a battlefield turned tranquil with flowers and birds, mourning fallen soldiers while promising lasting peace. It venerates the union of former foes the men in gray and blue, and ends with a tribute to the author I Edgar Jones.
An 1593 Missouri train raid ends with two bandits captured as passengers recount a tense escape. A young woman of about 22 attracts attention amid the danger, while a squarely built man in the aisle appears to react emotionally, hinting at a developing romance born from peril.
A narrative recounts a November night when masked robbers halted a train. Palpitant actions unfold as Barclay protects Alice Clay while Roberts reveals a revolver. Amid fear and loyalty, Alice’s love for Mark Conway surfaces and the struggle reshapes old vows and friendships.
The narrative recounts a train robbery plan thwarted when Alice, on board with her old lover Mark Conway, recognizes one of the robbers. Conway is captured as the plot collapses, Barclay escorts Alice away, and three months later Robert and Alice marry.
Miss Sarah Logan sues the estate of Isaac Crane in Howard circuit court claiming a 40 year housekeeper role earned no pay. She seeks $9,000, alleging four decades of unpaid labor after Crane died and the will was challenged for mental imbecility. Logan resides in Miami County, Indiana.
In Shelbyville Indiana on June 29 thousands of dead fish polluted by poisonous refuse from strawboard works at Greenfield fill northern county streams. The Carthage plant previously dumped refuse into Blue river, prompting calls for a permanent injunction declaring the factory a public nuisance and health hazard.
In Shelbyville Indiana sheriff investigators nab Jasper Hill on a minor charge who then confesses to the northern county robbery ring. Hill implicates Hiram Colelazer a wealthy farmer now jailed as stolen cattle are found in Colelazer woods.
Allen Jaqua as administrator for John A. Reid deceased won a $2,000 verdict against Union City Electric Light and Power Co. on damages. The case, appealed to the Indiana Supreme Court, stems from Reid's death while working on an arc street lamp. The company pleaded contributory negligence.
Lafontaine voters celebrate a deal to relocate an extensive carriage and vehicle manufactury from Elkhart. A $1500 cash bonus, former furniture company buildings, gas well sites, and a railway switch are included. Negotiations lasted weeks and closed Monday. The project will employ 50 to 100 workers.
Clyde Parker, 15, was mortally wounded when struck by a stone during a daytime stone duel with Gordon Wasson while swimming. Parker's skull was crushed and he has remained unconscious since the accident. Wasson has not been arrested and is not likely to be.
Wheat harvest in Wanasu Indiana shows overall promise where rust and fly are absent, but widespread fly damage in northern and southern areas cuts yields. Many farmers expect to thrash only about half a crop due to infestation.
The Macbeath and McCloy lamp chimney plants shut for the hot season and will reopen September 15 while tinplate, plate glass, window glass, and bottle works remain open though window glass and bottle plants also close until September.
In Wasau, Indiana, on June 28, the Austin prize debate at Wabash College was abolished. Founded by Hon. W. B. Austin of Rensselaer, it offered $50 for junior class proficiency in debate. The founder abolished the award.
Westfield Indiana leads celebrate completion of a municipal water works system. Editors of the Westfield News championed the project and kept it before residents, prompting the town board to act.
Twenty four recruits from North Manchester and twenty six from Goshen depart for Tampa Florida with Company D and Company C of the 157th regiment. They are ordered south for duty.
Indianapolis June 29 John Moore the Meridian street tragedy figure charged with killing his wife applied for bail by writ of habeas corpus Tuesday evening. He argues he was previously released from arrest because the evidence was only circumstantial. The hearing is in progress.
Miss Sarah Logan won a judgment of 4115 against the estate of Isaac Crane the Miami county eccentric who died last year at age 60 40 years served as his housekeeper Miss Logan filed the claim in Kokomo Indiana on July 1 in the estate proceedings
Vincesnes Ind June 30 A new destructive pest has appeared in the melon field resembling a weevil and bore into stems killing the plants The melon crop is an important one in this county.
In Granapolis Indiana on July 1 the temperature reached 91 degrees marking the hottest day of the season. Five heat prostrations occurred with Patrick Hayes among the victims and Charles Johnson still in a collapsed condition.
RicuysonpD Indiana July 1 B. B. Johnson a renowned state writer retires as editor and half owner of the Richmond Daily Item He is succeeded by J Bennett Gordon
Levi Colglazier a 47 year old farmer was struck and killed by a northbound Monen passenger train Thursday morning while crossing the tracks north of Albax y Ind He leaves a family and was driving across the line at the time of the incident.
Levi Calglazier a farmer living near Martinsburg was struck by a motion train while trying to cross the tracks and died instantly.
Twenty eight recruits mustered into service last Friday depart Waterloo for Port Tampa to join Company I of the 157th Indiana Tigers.
Jacob Hartmann a saloonkeeper died after leaping from a second story window in Evansville Indiana in a state of despondency. The incident occurred Thursday prompting police and investigators to examine the circumstances surrounding his death.
Tieton Washington June 50 William Wallace aged 13 died after being fatally burned Wednesday while playing with a can of powder. authorities report the accident occurred with no foul play suspected.
The tale recalls a duel Bismarck faced while chief secretary at the Prussian legation in Frankfurt. At a Christmas ball he observed the pompous M. de Clancy, a famed French duelist, dancing with his hat awkwardly held at arm's length, a sight that amused him greatly and sparked the later duel.
Capt Bender muster 23 recruits for Company I 160th Indiana on Monday afternoon recruited by Sergt Allen Gifford Sixty had volunteered Recruits started Monday night for Tampa noting Tipton Indiana June 28 1918 contextual wartime mobilization action.
Indianapolis fire at John Gilbreath livery stable destroys thirteen horses, vehicles, and feed. Loss estimated under 4000 dollars with 1400 dollars insured. Origin of blaze unknown.
A jumbled OCR fragment from Brownsstown Indiana notes a large event or item on June 2 with unclear details and names. The readable line mentions ate ratty and a vague description of a proceeding or occurrence.
Hose wagon driver John Harter was fatally injured when he was thrown to the pavement while responding to a Wednesday morning fire alarm in Tiptox Indiana. He sustained internal injuries and is expected to die.
In LeBaNon Indiana on a June day in 1880 Fred Hoiner faced a circuit court jury for the murder of his stepson Seth Neese. Prosecutors said a family quarrel sparked the killing.
Professor Louis Boutan argues that ocean depths remain largely unknown and that advances in submarine photography will transform study and industry. He envisions using camera equipped with artificial light to photograph the seabed, wrecks, and grotto interiors, aiding navigation and damage assessment.
The 60 guilders paid for Manhattan, about $24, was a modest sum for the island's size. Peter Minuit delivered an equvalent in goods when he became director of New Netherland in 1626, as the Dutch West India Company sought to populate the province. Land was Indians’ only abundant possession, and the Manhathes were treated as tenants at will, surrendering tracts as needed.
A factoid claims one pound on the moon would weigh six pounds on Earth. It also suggests the sun divided into smaller planets could yield about 1 310 000 Earths.
A compact guide on sustaining goldfish longer than a month by regular water changes and clean bowls. It covers signs of stress from stale water, the benefits of frequent fresh water and airy dashes, shell or stone decorations, feeding routines with dried ant eggs, and cautions about handling and muddied water from vermicelli.
An old house feature becomes a living space with weather proof textiles and furniture. Outdoor rooms gain nets to shield insects, colored awning cloth curtains, Venetian blinds, and rattan shades. Hammocks and outdoor furnishings expand the veranda's appeal in country houses.
A Southern recipe guide urges northern housewives to try a new chicken dish. Start with a fat spring roasting chicken, clean it well, and salt inside before proceeding with barbecuting steps.
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune advises aquarium owners to only buy healthy fish with fins erect and fully spread. It warns that unhealthy fish fold fins against the body as they weaken, and suggests keeping breeding specimens for breeding purposes and placing them in fresh water.
The article outlines methods to remove grease from silks using magnesia or French chalk, and a simple warm water and alcohol sponge with gentle ironing. It also notes a method using hot coffee for gros grain silk. The piece then discusses veranda decor trends including lounging areas with valences, cushions, and a swinging, legless sofa, plus an open air divan and a seaside cottage veranda sketch.
The article argues against accepting female dissatisfaction with their lot and urges red haired women to embrace and use their color proudly. It notes a belief that blue suits many red haired women with fair complexions, though it claims blue is the ideal color for them.
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