This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1895
Page
2
The Weatville Indiana Indicator edited by Mastin lists weekly Thursday publication. Rates are shown for obituary notices over ten lines and poetry, professional cards, and advertising. The notice encourages reader attention to advertisements placed in this issue.
Thursday July 11 1895 reports a humorous dialogue where Joe Beal claims he has had no show while recounting years of patience at Piper's store. The piece notes Joe’s insistence and Piper's witty retorts as the crowd laughs at the scene.
Retired merchant Pulaski King organized a July celebration for the county’s print shop craft at the Hermitage near Michigan City to mark the 60th anniversary of LaPorte county’s first paper, the Michigan City Gazette. About fifty guests heard toastmaster C. J. Robb and remarks by local editors and printers, with band music and a sunset reception.
The Laporte Argus is faulted for its editorial scrutiny of the county’s politics and the Fuller bill for assessor services. The piece argues Fuller’s charge covers September to June, not eighty days, and praises current commissioners for integrity while predicting future candidates must meet higher standards.
Forty seven Silver Star Rebekah members attended a visit by the Charity lodge of Valparaiso in their hall Tuesday night. The Westville degree team, invited to exemplify the degree with twelve Wheeler candidates, delivered the work and was praised by Mr. Reynolds. A post ceremony program featured music and recitations, followed by ice cream and cake in the dining room.
Noel Hixon won the 26 mile road race in 1 30 38 at Michigan City on the 4th, with N A Theil second after a rough start. Ottinger of Michigan City finished third and Hixon pursues rising speed at Valparaiso Normal.
Boston prepares to welcome thousands of delegates to the Christian Endeavor convention. The movement, rooted in New England, gathers young men and women pledged to loyalty to Christ, reflecting a powerful force for righteousness. The Bay State capital plans elaborate hospitality for the visitors.
Thousands report relief from tired feeling waning appetite and exhaustion after long winter as spring business picks up and vacation nears. Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised for building up strength, overcoming seasonal prostration, and purifying the blood while sustaining the body.
Beaver Dam residents and Atwaters of the Wahatah area visited friends and K Brant’s home overnight on the Fourth. Johnny Cathcart and bride enjoyed a chaperoned outing with generous baskets and a long shaded feast with lanterns and abundant ice cream. Adrian Talbot and family visit S Wilson. Judy Flood and Mamie Hetfield spent the Fourth in Warsaw. Peach harvests are good, but farmers fear winter feed shortages amid little rain and a windy sand shower.
James Harrington age about 56, English born hostler and painter, employed by Dr J W Arlington in Walkerton. He died Monday night by suicide after a week of suspected persecution. Coroner R B Dugdale of South Bend was notified and arrived within hours.
An advertising plea urges readers to take Hood's Sarsaparilla to overcome weakness and languor of the season and to cure rheumatism dyspepsia and impure blood. It promotes Hood's Pills as prompt and efficient at 25 cents.
Notice to Viayl treatment patrons announces Maud Sanders is reappointed as Westville agent after temporary displacement caused by a colleague’s misconduct. The company defends its actions and urges confidence while a separate 1886 testimonial offer from F J Cheney & Co promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure with claims of efficacy and nationwide distribution.
The column invites visiting members to the upcoming Eastern Star meeting in Westville and outlines the special work for the next session. It notes price and the expectation that every town should host a society at a modest cost.
On July 3 and 4 1895 the Wabash Railway announces one fare for round trips to any point within 200 miles. Minimum excursion rate is 25 cents. Tickets good to return through July 5. J DACHWALD AGT.
An advertisement touts Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder as a pure grape cream of tartar product for baking. It emphasizes purity and novelty in a historical consumer notice context.
Canajoharie resident D W Fuller says the remedy always yields the best results for his family and he would not be without it. Catskill druggist G A Dyke calls it the best cough remedy and has used it for eight years. Trial bottles are offered free at Scott’s drug store with regular sizes 50 cents and 1 dollar.
The United Society of Christian Endeavor and the National Young People's Christian Union announce their Fourteenth International Convention in Boston from July 10 to 14, 1895. The Wabash railway offers a reduced round trip first class fare from all stations. For maps and guides, write C. S. Crane, G P. & T. Agt., St. Louis, Mo.
Advertisement letter from H. B. Herrold announcing the sale of a drug and grocery store. He seeks prompt settlement of accounts and payment by cash or note, mentioning Royal and World’s Fair tests for baking powder.
Lay’s Restaurant in LaPorte offers a standout meal priced at 25 cents. Patrons report high value and quality for the affordable menu item.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.