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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1899
Page
5
In a tale from the Tennessee woods Zeb White recalls how a wild possum colony saved his homestead during a devastating fire. He recounts the animals' grateful acts, guiding him to a vast stash of pelts that yielded a year’s living, contrasting them with dangerous, ungrateful bears and coons.
The War Department reports ongoing tests of therite a new high explosive at Sandy Hook proving grounds. Inventor Prof Tuttle of Oregon claims safety and base picric acid while other explosives jovite immensite and wet and dry guncotton are also under review. Naval and military tests have varied results with adoption potential for service use.
A drunk passenger named Old Seak occupied a vacant seat on a Broadway car. A large woman enters two blocks away and, after studying him, he asks the car’s overall passengers to be one of two gentlemen to give the lady a seat. The scene reflects a drink fueled moment in Town Topics.
A musician advises his son to sing naturally not too sharp or flat. He emphasizes staying true to tone and avoiding forced qualities while developing musical phrasing and control.
Ohio Farmer offers a practical guide to building a cleanable poultry coop. It recommends an A shaped perch layout with a slanted floor and a long droppings box along the coop sides. A hinged door and elevated end facilitate quick emptying into a wheelbarrow, enabling easy waste disposal and frequent cleaning.
A Baltimore expert argues linseed meal is near perfect for egg production, rich in nitrogen and minerals, and best mixed with drinking water rather than fed alone. He notes it improves plumage, aids digestion, and warns against feeding raw oyster shell and raw plaster. Start with a teaspoon daily, increasing to a gill if needed.
A rural guidance piece covers hog management from feeding to housing. It advises using sour swill to prevent scours, ensuring sow access to stairs and clean water, and mixing potatoes skim milk and cornmeal for hog feed. It recommends kerosene or fish oil to deter hogs from certain areas and advocates two crops annually with clover pastures for health.
Inpranatoris Indiana July 5 a frame building housing T M Weirs druggist and the Whitehead laundry was wrecked by an explosion in the afternoon. Six people injured two perhaps fatally. A gas explosion is suspected. Frank Lawler a boy helper burned Mrs Alice Ford crushed others Hattie Ryan Clifford Walters Edward Stickelman Lottie Averly. Loss estimated at 8000 dollars.
Judge Vaughn of Blackford Circuit Court overruled the demurrer in the county superintendent case. Nelson’s right to the office depended on ballot designations. The court ruled that slips bearing Yes do not constitute a ballot. Nelson had been declared elected by two Democratic trustees and briefly held the office. Geiger resumed control after Nelson surrendered.
Police investigate a dynamiting at Rev. M. C. Sims residence in Highlands Place Terre Haute two men drilled through the foundation and planted dynamite the blast woke the minister who fired his revolver hitting one man who was helped away by the other the house windows and foundation were damaged by the explosion.
The town of Inpranarotis Indiana faced a panic as the fire department answered 17 calls including five in one hour on Tuesday. Damages ranged from 25 to 2000 dollars, all caused by exploded firecrackers from reckless youths. The alarm bells frightened residents, and fireworks were halted early. Moy Sing, a wealthy Chinese resident who recently became a citizen, still discharged 100000 firecrackers in his honor.
In Indianapolis a man named Emerson Conrad with a family became the subject of a striking cigarette poisoning case. Found convulsing and inhaling smoke, he suffered spasm after spasm even in ambulances. During lucid moments he begged for cigarettes and said he would smoke himself to death, despite morphine injections. His condition remains grave.
Emma McCarthy aged 22 daughter of John McCarthy a blacksmith Indiana attempted suicide by phosphorus poisoning using water soaked with parlor matches. Dr Wooden attended at 1 50 am finding her in terrible agony. She remains critical. Despondent over her father’s forthcoming remarriage to his deceased wife's niece Kate Cohee.
Rushville Indiana announces the marriage two years ago of G Wallace Morgan a leading attorney and deputy prosecutor to Miss Mary A Mc Laughlin a well known teacher of Richland.
Coleman Wen ton a pioneer resident and township trustee in Pronv Ind collapsed at noon Thursday and died of heart failure at age 177 years.
Workmen excavating for a bridge near Lowell uncover a four-foot deep section of the old strap iron narrow gauge road from Lowell to Lowell mills. Abandoned forty to fifty years ago, the relic rails are in good condition and being saved by local residents.
Wanasa Ind. July S Lee Linn, formerly a newspaper man in the city and last year a commissary in the army in the Philippines, has been detailed as commissary on transports plying the ports of Cuba.
In Vincennes Indiana on a Wednesday night burglars raided Oak town Busseron and Emion areas. On Thursday evening Chief of Police Robertson arrested Bud Bridges on suspicion.
Jacob Spresser remains in serious condition after a neighbor handed him a giant firecracker mistaken for a Roman candle. The blast damaged his hands and fingers, with about 25 others injured in Fr. Warne on Tuesday night due to careless handling of fireworks.
James Henderson of Owensboro Kentucky was struck by a moving train at Mt Vernon and died from fatal injuries he sustained while attempting to board the locomotive Thursday morning.
In Martinsville Indiana on July 8 a 5 year old daughter of Mrs Samuel Bryant was burned to death when her clothing caught fire from the stove during the mother's absence.
Beproep Indiana case filed in July seeks 5000 dollars from Amanda Mc Fall against her mother-in-law claiming loss of her husband’s affections.
Despondency from business troubles and health concerns led Charles J. Rockstroh, a prominent South Bend businessman, to take his own life Tuesday morning amid ongoing financial woes and illness.
Corypos Indiana July report says Mrs John Evans drowned herself in a cistern at Elizabeth. She had previously been an inmate of an asylum for the insane.
Noble C. Butler has been appointed special commissioner to hear the state against the Vandalia Railway Co. about two million dollars alleged due the state school fund. The July 4 notice from Ispranaroiis Indiana states the suit seeks recovery of funds claimed by the state.
Will Lose Both Eyes. Chas. Sydel Jr of Lake Station Indiana dropped a match in a powder can causing eye injuries. Doctors report he will lose sight in both eyes.
Fred Hitz, once a substantial business man, was found dead in his room in Inpianards on Wednesday night. The body appeared to have lain undiscovered for two days.
Reprorp health officer Dr Hunter reports a smallpox case among workers on the B and O railway near the city. Many others have been exposed as of July 5.
The Muncie baseball club traveled to Koromo Indiana on Wednesday night and will not play at Wabash as scheduled on Thursday. Lafayette may take Muncie’s place in the Indiana Illinois league.
Official reports show the Indiana Grand Army of the Republic membership decreasing sharply in 1890s Indiana. Observers estimate the current total may drop below 17 000 this year after a high water mark of 95 172 reached in 1890.
Evassville Indiana July 6 Fire Tuesday afternoon partially destroyed the stock of Haas Barnett Co wholesale nations and furnishing goods The loss is estimated at 40000 covered by insurance The origin of the fire is unknown
An old ad claims customs in China encourage guests to run during meals to aid digestion and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for constipation indigestion and stomach trouble. It warns buyers to ensure a Revenue Stamp appears on the bottle neck.
A traveling missionary asks Mr Burdock about his children and farm. Burdock lists nine children and a large stock: 173 Jersey cattle, 589 sheep, and 91 hogs as part of his farm.
A compact travel pitch for the New York Central line highlighting Grand Central Station centrality and four-track through-travel. It promotes spring to winter scenery from city access to Niagara Falls, Whirlpool, Cave of the Winds, and surrounding winter frost displays as the rail journey’s core attractions.
A humorous exchange from the Chicago Evening News features a husband and wife bantering about honesty and a proposal. The wife notes his deception, while he concedes a single truth was spoken when he proposed, calling attention to feelings of unworthiness.
Allen's Foot Ease powder helps make tight or new shoes comfortable and eases swollen hot aching feet. It cures ingrown nails corns and bunions. Available at druggists and shoe stores 25 cents. Free trial package by mail from Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
A small lady boasts of a season seat in the city’s top theater, while an imposing caller points out that her husband bought a seat in the United States Senate, costing far more than the theater. The exchange reflects social pride and political power.
Advertisement offers battlefield map or deck of scenic playing cards for cash or stamps. Mentions address of W. E. Conklyn at W.P. A. C. & O. Ry. 234 Clark Street, Chicago.
The exchange portrays Barnes Tormer as the public favorite or barker of a show and the stranger questions this role, revealing the entertainment world's fickle audience in Indianapolis.
An old advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine as a health aid that moves the bowels daily, acts gently on the liver and kidneys, and cures sick head ache. It is offered at 25 and 50 cents.
A witty exchange from Yonkers Statesman satire features a woman declaring bread sinks on water and a man quipping that her bread would indeed sink. The brief joke reflects local humor and language of the era.
Advert note promises quick cold cure with refund if it fails. Mentions 25 cents price and druggist availability. Includes testimonial from E Cady Indiana and a witty quote from New York Journal. Mentions Taillored remarks about travelers and a local back alley remark.
An advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy priced at 75e. The claim markets the product as a universal cure using constitutional language. The brief notice emphasizes the cure's affordability and accessibility.
Travel promotion for Chain o’ Lakes in Waupaca calling it easy via Wisconsin Central Lines. A week or two of rest will renew you and a summer book invites readers to request a brochure. Miscellaneous quips and cartoon captions echo period newspaper tone.
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