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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1904
Page
1
The Emerson society marks two red letter days in June with a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Amdrew Johnson’s farm. Members praise country life, the library, music, nature study, and fine crops, noting long drives, cheerful gatherings, and the sheltering trees of the old homestead.
Working night and day the ad promoting Dr King’s New Life Pills claims they convert weakness into strength and listlessness into energy. It touts mental power and health benefits and prices at 25 cents per box sold by E. T. Scott.
Northern Indiana fish and game deputies in the lake region are temporarily dismissed by Commissioner Z T Sweeney after a spring crusade against violators. Violators sentenced earlier faced heavy fines, and several armed confrontations occurred during enforcement efforts.
In Michigan City a large gathering of car factory workers advanced a cooperative plan. The Merchant's Stock company of Michigan City aims to organize with $10 000 capital and 800 shares sold at $5 each. One price to all, cash sales only, shares limited to 20 per person.
Joe Golobick of Colusa California writes that fifteen years of rheumatism pain vanished after using Electric Bitters. He calls it the greatest medicine for that trouble and notes it also helps liver and kidney problems and general debility. Priced 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by E T Scott Druggist.
Frank Schultz known as Mickey Schultz of Laporte tried to kill himself with a pocket knife at the European hotel Friday morning. He slashed his wrist and chest but only inflicted superficial wounds and was found in pools of blood. He was taken to the county jail and is expected to recover. authorities cite recent dissipation and possible temporary insanity.
The ad states Foley's Honey and Tar cures consumption in early stages and comforts worst cases. It warns against substitutes and notes sales by E. T. Scott. The text counters false claims and emphasizes the product as a superior lung remedy.
Thomas Barry, famed safeblower, died after a running clash with Chicago police. The Pinkertons suspect his role in the Smith bank robbery at Westville, and a deathbed confession could shed light on the case. Barry headed a gang active around Chicago suburbs.
A vintage medical advertisement claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It promises a $100 reward for any case cured without Hall's Catarrh Cure and urges readers to request a circular.
The article notes Roosevelt’s growing public acceptance since Buffalo, crediting his safe leadership through diplomatic crisises and law enforcement without harming business. It states his nomination was effectively ratified by the people, and that Fairbanks was unanimously chosen as vice president to balance eastern and western representation and secure Indiana.
Notice announces half a million acres opened for settlement in the Rosebud Indian Reservation in southeastern South Dakota. It cites the Chicago and North Western Railway as the direct line from Chicago to Bonesteel and requests a 2 cent stamp for a pamphlet with maps and allotment information, directed to A H Waggoner, 29 Fifth Avenue, Chicago.
For sale lumber from beach maple basswood elm white oak and red oak in any quantity and dimensions. Contact W. R. Alden located 1 mile northwest of Westville.
A press dispatch announces John Robinsons Ten Combined Great Shows will exhibit at Michigan City on July 9. The promotion highlights a varied lineup including biblical tableaux Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, high priced aerial acts, champion riders, ponies, and famed clowns with expectations of a large crowd and low rail rates for travel.
Mrs. Chas. Applegate of Alexandria Indiana describes severe consumption with nightly coughing and blood spitting. After trying other medicines, three $100 bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and she gained 58 pounds. The remedy claims to cure coughs colds influenza bronchitis and lung troubles. Price 50 cents and 1.00 trial bottles free at E T Scotts drug store.
Mr. and Mrs Murray Ray of Sault Ste Marie Michigan visited Orlando Barnards last Friday. Mrs Ray formerly Miss Estella Lewis of Valparaiso who taught our school years ago. Mr and Mrs Waldo Standiford visited M C Links earlier in the week. Mr and Mrs H L Timm Mrs Jay Reed and Mrs Blanche Winters spent Sunday at R H Dodds. Hay making has begun in this vicinity.
A. H. Davis of Mt. Sterling Iowa writes that TJ suffered kidney illness for about two years. He says two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure effected a permanent cure. Sold by E. T. Scott.
A brief public debt notice from H F Draves requests all persons owing money to call and pay promptly by cash or note as he intends to remove from the place soon.
F A Gulledge of Verbera Alabama recalls years of torment from a terrible pile condition with 24 tumors. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him when other treatments failed, and he endorses it for burns and aches. Available for 25 cents at E T Scotts Drug Store.
The Rosebud Reservation lands are open in July with details on registration drawings climate and homestead requirements. A pamphlet New Homes in the West issued by the Chicago North Western Railway Passenger Department contains the maps and necessary information. Send 2 cent stamp for copy or call any ticket agent. A. H. Waggoner.
Texas and Louisiana bayous once deemed worthless are producing over 25 million dollars in rice. Specialists credit improved drainage and farming practices that unlock soil potential and expand yields across the region.
The Indiana Western and Indiana Railway projects toward Michigan City stall this year as lenders demand gilt edge security. The South Bend to Chain lakes line remains unfunded, with plans paused and only existing lines maintained. Commuter rail expansion nationwide stalls as capital stays cautious in New York markets.
Mrs. Minerva Smith of Danville New Hampshire writes she suffered bronchitis for twenty years and found relief with Foley's Honey and Tar. The product is sold by E. T. Scott.
The forecast describes a July with storm periods from July 1 to 6 and 11 to 14, followed by rising temperatures and thunder. Expect excessive heat and light rains around the 4th to 6th and 9th to 14th, with violent storms and blustery conditions around mid to late July and into August as weather turns warmer and unsettled.
Julius Barnes and Co of Laporte announces a Jubilee sale beginning July 1 with excellent bargains. See advertisement elsewhere in this issue for details and offerings.
Charles Roland Thompson born January 17 1886 in Westville Indiana dies July 4 1904 at home of his parents No and Mrs Frank Thompson age 18 years 5 months and 16 days after rheumatic heart disease. He was a Westville High School tenth grade pupil esteemed by teachers and friends. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at home conducted by Dr Campbell assisted by a choir. Pallbearers were Adison Hoard Ernest Reed George Koontz Schuyler Hartman Ralph Wright and Lloyd Wright. The family mourns a childless home after burying a son and daughter in infancy.
Mrs Leonard Carpenter aged about 76 died at her Union Mills home Sunday June 26 after a brief illness. Born Jane Worden in Pennsylvania she married forty years ago and is survived by her husband and six children. She was aunt to Mrs Anse Kalies and the last member of her mother's family. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon June 28 attended by Mr and Mrs Kalies.
E D Kern died Saturday at his Osis home from tuberculosis. A telegraph operator, he served twenty years at Oberlin, four years at Otis. A Westville lodge A F and A M member, he was buried Tuesday at South Bend. Survived by a wife and four children. Miss Mary Trost, 36, of Austin Ill, died Thursday in Chicago. Daughter of Fred and Mrs Trost, of Pirgree Grove, sister of Wm Trost. Body returned to Kingsbury for burial.
Paul Schultz seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Gustave Schultz of Corymbo Springfield township died Monday of blood poisoning from a pitchfork injury suffered two weeks earlier.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Thompson thank friends and relatives for kindness and sympathy shown during illness and death of their son Charles.
The Chicago and South Shore Railway runs car departures from Michigan City every hour on the even hour. The trip to Pine Lake takes about 30 minutes to reach the vaudeville show. Cars connect with all Monon trains for Laporte.
Three fine colored maps bound for reference show the Eastern situation in detail. Issued by the Chicago and North Western Railway. Mailed upon receipt of ten cents in stamps to A. H. Wagenen, 22 Fifth Avenue, Chicago.
Advertises beekeeping supplies at E S Smiths and notes orders filled promptly. Mention of Foley's Kidney Cure by E T Scott and a safety claim for kidneys near West Sound.
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