Westville News Notes 1900 Special from Lebanon
Local weekly from Westville Indiana July 12 1900 reports Will F Wood linked to the Pearl Bryan case eloping with Blanch Daily age 18. Indiana Knights of Maccabees membership gains in May and lodges total 14 197. Odd Fellows grand secretary reports 85 lodges with 492 new members. Includes census projections and tariff debate impacts on farmers.
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Lebanon
Will F. Wood
Pearl Bryan
Newport
Blanch Daily
State Daily
Knights of Maccabees
Indiana
United States
W. H. Leed
Odd Fellows
Political theater and 1896 style in the county
The piece surveys county Democratic hopes for a Starke county state senator and critiques Republican and Democratic platforms. It discusses Crumpacker’s potential nomination, mentions New Durham and Clinton voting tendencies, and mocks Bryan as misaligned with McKinley era prosperity.
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D. L. Crumpacker
Laporte
Michigan City
Crumpacker
New Durham
Clinton
Senate
Starke
Resignation of Two Republican Precinct Chairs
Dr. B. W. Hollenback and O. A. Skunks resign their posts as Republican precinct chairmen in New Durham Sanssouci. Jared Gardner is appointed to replace them, with humorous commentary suggesting fear of emolument burden and aging features among the former leaders. Major Gardner now leads the Republican legions of New Durham Sanssouci.
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Kansas City
B. W. Hollenback
O. A. Skunks
Jared Gardner
Messers
Major Gardner
New Durham
Sanssouci
Platform of the Republican party likened to McKinley era demand
The piece compares this year’s Republican platform to the public demand for the McKinley Roosevelt unanimous nomination. It notes President McKinley’s handling of new paths and unexpected duties and calls him a true American figure in every situation.
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Republican Party
McKinley
Roosevelt
Yellow Jaundice Cure Story From Lexington
Friends of M. A. Hogarty in Lexington Kentucky watched his skin eyes turn yellow with jaundice and suffer greatly. After failing with doctors he tried Electric Bitters and writes that two bottles wholly cured him. This remedy claims to help stomach liver and kidney troubles. Only 59 cents. Sold by E T Scott.
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M. A. Hogarty
Lexington
E T. Scott
Westville residents praised for saving Cattron belongings
Mr and Mrs J W Cattron and daughter Rose thank Westville citizens for saving their long accumulated personal property from destruction. They commend neighbors who offered their homes to receive the goods and express gratitude that their care and kindness are deeply appreciated, though they feel an inadequate gratitude.
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J. W. Cattron
Rose
Westville
Grain OL Becomes Nutritious Pure Grain Drink
A reader endorses Grain OS as a nourishing healthful beverage made from pure grains. She notes initial dislike gave way after a week and praises its strengthening properties for both adults and children. Get a package from your grocer with directions for a delicious healthful table beverage, licensed at 25 cents.
Murphys Courting Party Hosts Music Medley
The charivari of Mr and Mrs Murphy Tuesday evening drew a large crowd. A varied collection of musical instruments created a lively scene while the young men behaved in a seemly fashion. Residents may doubt he would feel fairly wed if the boys missed their medley concert.
Republican Convention at New Durham July 18 1900
The Republican group of New Durham Township plans a convention at Cattron Hall Westville Ind on July 18 1900 at 2 30 p m to nominate township officers All are invited By order J Gardner Chairman New Durham To Com Rye threshing and local social events are noted amid various notices including sales ads and windmill display.
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New ‘Durham Township
Cattron- Hall
Westville
Ind
J. Gardner
New Durham
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised for Restoring Health
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a proven cure for coughs and lung troubles. It claims thousands have regained health and happiness after using the product, even where other treatments failed.
Broken Bric-a-Bracs and Major's Cement Claims
A historical ad-style snippet touts Major's Cement as superior due to high quality materials costing 3.75 dollars per pound and 265 dollars per gallon for certain ingredients. It alleges many rivals use cheaper shellac-like substitutes, and notes Major's advertising reach of over 5000 dollars monthly. The piece urges readers to repair boots and shoes with Major's Rubber Cement and Leather Cement, with mail delivery if needed.
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Mr. Major
New York
Major
Mr. Mayr
Counry
Major’s
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