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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1899
Page
2
The INDICATOR notes local ads and rates, references Fort Wayne motormen returning from Cleveland after clashes, and cites Evansville Journal on a new poor law saving townships at least 50 percent in poor relief statewide, highlighting potential annual savings.
A Jasper county farmer, after discovering he walked 300 miles per acre of corn, sells his farm and moves to town. He then walks 610 miles to find work, feeling the world a hard place to make a living.
Mrs Lena Shenning of Crocker was left penniless after her husband absconded with their property. Two weeks earlier they disposed of all assets and now she is confined in the county jail insane ward. A Chesterton court of inquiry declared her insane on Saturday. she is about 32 years old.
Mrs Effile Cooper of Goshen, daughter of the late Hiram P. Cooper and a graduate of Ligonier High School and the State Normal, is a practicing physician at the Massachusetts State Hospital in Framington. She has been appointed by the Foreign Mission Board of the Northern Presbyterian Church as a medical missionary to western India and expects to sail soon.
The Michigan supreme court ruled unconstitutional Gov Pingree’s statute authorizing Detroit to buy and operate its street railways. The unanimous decision halts municipal ownership moves and curbs state involvement in utilities, citing a constitution ban on state participation in internal improvements.
New acts reform pupil transfers by making them individual rather than family based. Home townships now pay tuition, with trustees allowed to cover up to 1.50 per month for non high school and 3. per month for high school pupils. Township high schools may fund or cap tuition at 10 per year per pupil sent to distant high schools.
The article notes a rebound of native birds after sparrow declines, listing species such as the Baltimore oriole and pewee. It argues these birds aid farmers by insect control, with only minor harm to fruit or grain, and suggests fewer efforts to eradicate them as their numbers rise.
Congressman Crumpacker argues trusts harm welfare and should be extirpated. He warns they curb competition, stifle production, and threaten individual opportunity, urging states to restrict corporations and Congress to pass stronger anti trust laws to regulate interstate commerce. He favors voter election of senators as a path to needed legislation.
Notice records that Oaks A Shank sues William Terwilliger in Durham Township Indiana. Everal S Smith as Westville Cream Co treasurer is garnished for 25.63 and the defendant Charles K Miller is nonresident. case set for August 26, 1899, unless he answers.
The piece describes signs of kidney trouble such as hollow cheeks sunken eyes and a parsnip colored complexion. It warns of back pain urinary symptoms and potential progression to Bright's disease and promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy with free samples upon request through Dr Kilmer & Co.
The July Cosmopolitan highlights five women focused pieces including Charlotte Perkins Stetson’s defense of women’s economic rights in response to Professor Peck. Charlotte Whitney Eastman analyzes home life on two dollars and a half a day. Francis De Forest covers American girls with continental noblemen. Mrs Laura B Starr writes on tea customs worldwide. Wm Churchill showcases Samoan beauty. The issue also features Balzac centenary pieces with Peck’s scholarly appreciation and portraits, plus Charles S Gleed’s profile of Funston and his Philippines exploits.
Dr D B Cargile of Washita reports Mrs Brewer cured of scrofula after years of suffering. Terrible sores on head and face vanished with four bottles. Promoted as best blood purifier for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. Stimulates liver kidneys bowels expels poison aids digestion builds strength. 50 cents at E T Scott druggist with guarantee.
General Funston declares not an expansionist yet urges staying with the war to defeat fiery Asiatic opponents. He envisions becoming a history professor in Luzon University after the conflict and predicts a future where Filipinos respect Anglo-Saxon progress and decency.
FraxxJ Coexgy sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney Co in Toledo to pay $100 for any catarrh case not cured by Hanns Caraing. Notary A A Gleason notes oath dated December 6. Cheney Co advertises Hall’s Catarrh Cure taken internally with blood and mucous surfaces as claimed. testimonials offered. price 75 cents.
Nickel Plate Road offers excursion tickets at special low rates to San Francisco and all Pacific Coast points. Palace Sleepers and superb dining car service are included. Ask agents for details.
Sally Ann Kimberly laments a July fourth compared to imperialism and war in Laporte County Indiana in 1899. Her husband Sid triggers a fireworks mishap while praising U S actions in the Philippines, sparking a sharp domestic political critique of liberty, empire, and national policy.
On July 7 and 28 the Nickel Plate Road sells excursion trips to Lake Chautauqua with special low round trip rates. Tickets are valid for return on August 8 and 29. Visit this summer resort on these occasions. Agents, No 69 1-011.
The largest flag in the world, 100 feet by 635 feet with 325000 stitches, will be shown under the D A R. Miss Josephine Mulford of Madison New Jersey made it during the Spanish American War. Stars carry state names and admission dates in chronological order. The flag will be presented to the nation on the first anniversary of the peace treaty per the New York Times.
Tickets go on sale July 28 for a return trip through August 26 at special low rates. Daily Peerless Trio of Fast Express with palace sleeping cars and superb dining car service. Elegant equipment available. ask agents for No 71 and 1014.
The Vicksburg Commercial laments city papers ridiculing rural press and mocks the habit of exposing private matters. It argues reform by urban papers is needed before they critique country editors, who would face social exile for trivialities.
The Nickel Plate Road will run its 17th annual excursion to Niagara Falls on Tuesday August 15. Tickets are valid returning for fifteen days with options to Toronto at 31.00 extra and Thousand Islands at 6.50 extra. Stopovers at Chautauqua Lake allowed without charge. sleeping car reservations urged. Tickets good on any Peerless Trio fast trains. inquiries to Agent at 82 1-16.
If troubled with rheumatism try Chamberlain s Pain Balm. One application relieves pain and it cures sprains and bruises faster than other treatments. Also helpful for cuts burns frost bite quinsy and glandular swelling. Ev ery bottle warranted. Price 25 and 50 cents. For sale by E T Scott. Also announces California trip offers with special excursion trains and low fares including stopovers and side trips to Mexico City from Kansas City via the Wabash.
Photographers Association invites members to attend its annual convention in Celeran New York from July 1 to 22. One round trip fare via Nickel Plate Road. Choice of a Peerless Trip featuring fast express trains daily. Ask agents.
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