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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1898
Page
3
A daughter dedicates her son to service in a religious patriotic lament. The speaker bids her brave son go forth for the right, risking a soldier’s grave or a peaceful dawn, pledging to consecrate her last tears to his fate and country.
In a Buffalo grocery firm, Paul Dockfelt confronts a quarrel between cashier Fred Thomas and head clerk Edward Balfour over an empty carrier incident. Dockfelt searches both men and their pockets, uncovering no concrete proof as the dispute unfolds amid his private office investigation.
In a sequential cash theft mystery at a store, Fred Thomas and James Balfour face suspicion as money, including a $20 bill, repeatedly goes missing. Mr. Dockfelt tests each clerk’s behavior, swapping positions to observe who handles the money, while Thomas staunchly denies guilt.
In a Grocer's tale, detective Garner uncovers a heist at dawn. Charles Hurst uses a scarlet liquid to weaken carrier wood and destroy bills while Thomas and Hurst vie for a lady's hand. Garner exposes the scheme, revealing motive and method.
A young child wears a white mull hat with red and blue embroidery and a blue cashmere coat with scarlet and white details. He carries an American flag as the patriotic scene unfolds on the lawn.
A dynamite stick was found Tuesday afternoon on Fred Seybolt’s farm near Localsport. The explosive was capped and a touch would trigger a blast. The claim of planned wholesale murder surfaced as the shock of the wheat toppled while Seybolt restacked it.
Warsaw Indiana July 7 The second day of the Winona assembly featured an excellent program. President Leila L. McKee of Oxford seminary lectured Tuesday night on The College Girl Before Entering and Wednesday morning on The College Girl in College. The Indiana University Glee Club concerts were among the week’s pleasant features.
In Spencer Indiana during July Miss Jones living two miles south of town checked into a hotel to rest when she felt unwell. The scent of carbolic acid drew attention and she was found unconscious in her room. She remained alive but with little hope of recovery.
In Muncie Indiana on July 9 reports show Robert A Johnson who vanished has over ten thousand dollars in debt. County ditch commissioner he may have misappropriated about one thousand dollars from his official duties. He served as administrator and guardian for several families. bondsmen investigate.
Representatives of the citys largest building and loan associations refused to produce their books and stockholder lists for taxation review. They offered only capital stock figures and will challenge the law requiring inspection of books by the board of review in Indianapolis.
Alfred Wilfred, a young Roxome resident, was struck by a shotgun blast after dispersing a fireworks crowd at a house. He was shot as he left by an unseen assailant and remains unarrested. The injury severely damaged his lower jaw.
George Kahler a widely known musician and former member of Prof Goetz circus band died in the Becker hotel Noblesville Indiana of consumption at age 35. He was a prominent mason and Elk. Remains sent to Lancaster County Pennsylvania for interment.
Koromo Indiana July 9 authorities grapple with a new dog tax law that requires assessors to collect. Nearly two hundred owners refuse to pay, and courts are crowded with suits to recover the tax. The law yields tax revenue but mainly funds officer fees.
Mrs. Ellen Holcraft of Battle Ground received a Washington dispatch stating her son Guy Holcraft was killed Friday in the battle of Santiago. He enlisted with Lieut. Leutz in Lafayette about two months ago and joined the regular army. Further details were not provided.
The grave of Miss Lizzie Lovell at Borden 20 miles north of New Albany is closely guarded after her death from a peculiar disease. Rumors say grave robbers intend to take the body for a Louisville medical college.
George W Snyder 55 of DramaPolis died Wednesday in Battle Creek Michigan. He owned the Belting and Leather Co the largest in Indiana and had given thousands to charity quietly. He attributed years of ill health to vaccination with impure virus during the war.
Indianapolis July 9 It is thought the 61st Indiana regiment was accepted as an entirety on Saturday. Ten companies have been examined and are ready for muster. A major is yet to be appointed. W T Starr of Richmond has been commissioned as sergeant major. Baird L Salzberger has received his commission as quartermaster sergeant.
Thirteen Arab passengers from Fort Wayne led by Salem Bashara perished in the La Bourgogne wreck while en route to the Arabian homeland to find brides. One survivor wired from Halifax, confirming the tragedy.
It reports Inpranarois Indiana July 5 192? arrest of Jnuly S W T Dinneen alias W H McGraw alias Russell formerly with American Express at Clinton NL accused of decamping months ago with 250 dollars of funds and other plunder, known here as McGrath.
Hon Albert Lieber of this city appeals to German Americans nationwide to present the government with a modern naval vessel named Leutonic. Chicago New York Indianapolis Milwaukee and St Louis are named as suitable points to organize this patriotic effort.
Richmond citizens celebrated Schley's victory with a parade by the drum and bugle corps. A large crowd heard an excellent speech by Hon. John L. Griffiths of Indianapolis and other prominent locals delivered stirring remarks.
The New Albany Woolen Mill Co in New Albany Indiana received a quartermaster department contract for 100000 yards of blouse linings. This marks the fourth wartime contract awarded to the mill since the war began.
An epidemic plagues Mendtt County cattle with a peculiar blindness after days of suffering. Veterinary surgeons are at a loss for treatment as a number of cattle die.
Capt. MacIntyre and his Signal Corps from Indianaronis Indiana 55 Strong depart the city for Washington in two special cars. A balloonist accompanies the group. The corps consists of officers telegraph operators electricians and linemen.
Reports from Martin Michigan, north of LaGrange, describe disastrous field fires raging there. Men, women and children are working to light and combat the flames, sparked by a locomotive.
In Korono Indiana Howard County wheat crop yields run high with reports of 30 bushels or more per acre. The first field averaged 3234 bushels and the next 54 crops show strong performance overall.
Homer L. McGinnis of Spencer was renominated by the Democrats of the Fifteenth Judicial district in a Martinsville convention held July 9. The action formalized support for McGinnis as candidate for judge in the upcoming election.
Tilden Jacks aged 21 of Roechville Indiana drowned while bathing in a pond two miles south of town. He was alone and not found until the following morning by searchers.
The article describes the drop skirt fashion with a silk top to the knee and a flounced silk or muslin section. It explains variations like attaching flounces to skirt tops, laundering advantages, and the existence of a gauzy fabric foundation also called a drop skirt.
Two sisters in southern Pennsylvania suburbs cultivate potted roses and foliage plants to sell in fall. They expect a small but meaningful profit, noting the venture costs only time and care and could yield several dollars. They urge other girls to plant cuttings now, water well, pot early, and set pots in soil to stay moist for a planned October sale.
Cashmere coats feature colored stitching with silk embroidery chosen from three color options. The yoke may be white with red, blue with white, or white with red and blue. Colors are combined in a haphazard yet pleasing manner.
Vienna born Miss Rosemond Rodkinson, daughter of Dr Michael Rodkinson of Boston, assists her father in translating the Babylonian Talmud. The work comprises 36 volumes with separate commentaries to be condensed for easy reading for the layman. She came to the United States eight years ago and speaks seven languages besides her native tongue.
The piece discusses finishing an underskirt at the waist to attach to the top skirt, enabling multiple frocks or a gown to be updated with a simple lining change. It notes smoother seams, better drape, and reduced puckering when silk and cloth join.
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