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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1897
Page
2
Obituary notices over ten lines priced at 31. Obituary poetry 10 cents per line. Profession cards five dollars per year or three dollars six months. The Westville Indicator published weekly on Thursdays at Westville Indiana. Subscription one dollar per year in advance. Advertising rates reasonable and shown on request.
The Indianapolis Sun reports that all US gypsies will gather in Canton Indiana to enter the body of their late queen and crown her successor. The princess’s identity is unknown but she is regarded as the legitimate heir to the crown and the ceremonies promise to be the greatest ever seen by the tribe in America.
A farmer writes about using sulfur to kill caterpillars by drilling sap-filled holes in trees. He claims it kills the pests without injuring the trees and says God has supported this method for years. The letter emphasizes practical pest control with strong confidence.
The readable portions reveal scattered phrases about seasons and frost with mentions of names and dates tangled in garbled prose. The article seems to discuss weather, time, and memory but provides no coherent events or clear facts.
A garbled historical piece describes supposed cures for catarrh and then shifts to a vast canal development near the Calumet region. It mentions private capital, Chicago and New York interest, Uncle Sam support, and plans to deepen waterways from Lake Michigan to Lake George via Wolf Lake. Construction is slated to begin in October with completion in two to three years.
A Palmer City resident endorses Cald Seells Syrup Pepsion describing it as excellent medicine used by the whole family including a six month old baby. The letter cites personal satisfaction and affordability with 10 cent consignments and 50 cent to 1 dollar prices.
A photographer's excursion to Celoron on Chautauqua Lake with round trip fare via Nickel Via te Road on July 11 and 12, valid for return until July 20. Ticket details unspecified.
Harry Gibson, a life sentence killer, attempted to escape from a prison yard by crawling from cell 94, sawing doors, and using a rope and improvised hook. Guards spotted him, a swift search followed, and he was recaptured near the shoe shop. Gibson had killed a fellow convict during a copper contract dispute years earlier.
A Chicago Sunday Vimes Herald article profiles Gen. Lew Wallace born in Brookville Franklin County Indiana. It recalls notable figures from Grookville area and praises Wallace as equal to Indiana’s famed statesmen, authors and builders including Eads Burnside and Matson family.
Contractor Wheeler of Beloit arrived with Superintendent Bluhm and state engineer John J. Gainsworth to survey the new prison waterworks route. The pump house will sit a mile from the west pier with two truckloads of tools and two carloads of ten inch pipe. Excavation begins soon and a tunnel through the hill will be started, all to be completed within sixty days from July 1.
The LaPorte Argus argues against killing dogs over rabies fears. It stresses that rabies only follows a bite from a rabid dog, not heat or lack of water, and praises Pasteur’s vaccine as effective.
The building and loan law from the last legislature became operative July 1 and all laws from that session are now in force. Auditor reports show seven associations closed and three filed forms. others prepared to comply. Several named associations report, with withdrawals rising, and annual stockholder statements now mandated within thirty days. Statements must itemize all finances and be sworn by the secretary and majority directors. Stockholders may receive dues and declared dividends for one year or longer withdrawals, less fines and forfeitures, under the new plan.
Travel promotion notes only for July 3 4 and 5 with agents urged to offer the nickel plate route. Fares listed from ten to thirteen dollars for excursion trips.
A 19th century ad-style piece explains a urine test for kidney disease and promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy. It claims relief from back pain, frequent urination, and urinary passage discomfort, with sample bottle offers and mail order addressed to Binghampton New York.
The records show twenty seven mortgages and eighteen deeds with transfers to numerous individuals and associations, including Sarah A Norris and others. The second item notes the Indiana State Board of Medical Registration issuing certificates to about four thousand physicians licensed before the new law, with a ninety day deadline and warnings of possible prosecutions for noncompliance.
Indianapolis report says Chicago and Grand Trunk, Pittsburg and Nickel Plate railroads will challenge tax assessments in Porter LaPorte and Lake counties. They claim residential taxes are unfair, paying on 125 percent of value while farmers pay 1 percent. Lake county railroad value listed at 35 714 074, in LaPorte 19 916 ms, and in Porter 6 142 910.
The full bench of the Indiana superior court ruled the Garnishee law unconstitutional and void, citing it interferes with the general exemption of 6000 in household goods and that it discriminates with arbitrary classifications. The decision pivots on constitutional grounds in a test case affecting railroad workers.
Shake Into Your Shoes. Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves swollen smarting feet and stings from coins and banions. It eases tight fitting shoes and cal lous sweating hot tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores 25c trial packages free by mail Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy NY.
A Harrodsburg Indiana mother credits Nod's Sarsaparilla for curing her young daughter's scrofula after a period of use. The advertisement claims visible improvement and complete recovery. Also mentions Hood's Pills for sick headache priced at 25 cents.
An old advertisement touts Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant cure for constipation indigestion and sick headache. It promotes three sizes sold by I. T. Scott in 10s 50e and one dollar options.
Chas B Hood of Columbus certifies no equal cough remedy and praises its effects. J D Brown of Ft Wayne testifies a two year cough cured by the medicine. L B Merrill of Baldwinsville says it never fails and prefers it to doctors. Mrs Lemming of Chicago keeps it ready to relieve croup instantly. Free trial bottles at Scott's Drug Store.
Train fare offered on Nickel Plate Road for Elks Excursion dated 8-10-1235. Travel to Minneapolis scheduled for July 3rd and 4th with destination service noted.
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