Wabash Promotion for California Trip to Los Angeles
Offers opportunities to travel to California with a long stay from June 24 to September 1 at a low fare plus 2.00. Tickets available at Wabash depot June 24 to July 1. An excursion train departs Kansas City June 30 and reaches Salt Lake City July 2 with a 13 hour sightseeing stop, then to Los Angeles arriving July 5. Details by Wabash Agent, Westville Indiana.
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California
Los Angeles
Wabash Depot
Kansas City
Salt Lake City
Westville
Ind
Mexico City
State Resources Highlighted by Chicago and Northwestern Booklet
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway has issued a printed illustrated booklet describing California’s resources and the journey route. Copies are mailed free on receipt of two cents postage to the General Passenger Agent in Chicago.
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Chicago & Northwestern .Ry
California
Chicago
Negro camp meeting and town social notices in Hanna region
The column reports a Negro camp meeting in Mr. West's grave, a surprise party for visitors from Bridgeport at Henry Months home, and various local happenings. It notes Miss Nelia Richardson's return from Valparaiso, visits by the Musselmans from Knox, and several residents traveling to Chicago. A theft at Mr. Michaelson’s farm near Hanna ends with bloodhound pursuit and an arrest in Laporte.
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Henry Month
Bridgeport
Chicago
Mr. Michaelson
Hanna
Mrs. Michaelson
Electric Bitters Save Philadelphia Man from Death
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a severe illness with yellow skin and weakness. After three doctors gave up, a friend advised Electric Bitters. one bottle sparked improvement and three weeks of use restored his health. He praises the remedy and notes it costs 50 cents at E. T. Scott's drug store.
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John Oliver
Philadelphia
E. T. Scott
Vaccination urged as warm weather returns to Washington Township
In Valparaiso, residents recovering from smallpox show improvement. Authorities urge vaccination to avoid illness during warm weather. Adsit welcomes a baby girl to the family. Mrs. Wilson and Hattie Pegeese travel between Valparaiso and Topeka to visit kin and friends.
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Valparaiso
Will Adsit
Local Cocoa man praises Chamberlain's remedy
Mr A Sanders of Cocoa Nut Grove Florida reports an epidemic of diarrhoea and says a severe attack was cured after four doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He recommends it to others and notes it is the best medicine they ever used. For sale by E T Scout.
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Mr. A. Sanders
Cocoanut Grove
Fla
Chamberlain
E. T. Scout
Local notes from Tracy and surroundings
A local column reports a weekend rain, updates on residents including Miss Kate Miller's recovery, Miss Lizzie Scott's wealth, and Miss Kate Scott visiting from Little Washing ton. It mentions a well attended German picnic at Peterson Grove and various residents' activities and moves.
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Lizzie Scott
Kate Scott
Little Washington
Penn
C. E. Goodall’s
Peterson Grove
C. F. Goodall
Chas. Wildt
Chas. Holmes
Davidson and Porter Crash Hat Sale Spares All 120 In Stock
Customers scramble as Davidson and Porter offer crash hats to all 120 in stock, making helmets affordable for every shopper. Static prices are posted, inviting quick buying before styles sell out.
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Davidson & Porter
Sid Kimberly Converts in Kentucky War Talk Sparks Debate
A wife recounts Sid Kimberly's conversion after a night of drinking and his sudden pledge to live rightly. He challenges the preacher about religion and war claims, and questions if Israelites and Jews share lineage, prompting family worry and hope for his reform.
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Sid Kimberly
Sid
Hoss-Barn
Laporte
Sally Ann
Kentucky
Kimberly
Allus Perticler
Bill Matherford
Trimble County
Kaintucky
Bill
Bedford
Wm. McKinley
Moses
Otis
Joshua
Is It Right For an Editor to Recommend Patent Medicines
A Brevard NC newspaper editor endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy as a preventive of suffering. The author notes twenty years of family use and urges confidence in the product available from E. T. Scott.
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Sylvan Valley
News
Brevrad
N. C
Chamberlain
New Fish Law Supports Hook and Line Sportsmen
A southern state fisherman urges enforcement over alleged abuses by seiners, defending current laws that limit seine length and distance from hook and line fishermen. He argues vigorous prosecutions deter violations and preserve game fish while aiding casual fishers.
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Anderson
Residence on Washington and Ridge Street in Westville Indiana
A nine room house on a large shaded lot at the corner of Washington and Ridge in Westville Indiana with a wood and chicken house, stone walkways, good cistern and well. In first class condition. Price 960 dollars with one third cash remainder to suit purchaser. W M Hunter 33 Chamber of Commerce Milwaukee Wis.
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Washington and Ridge Street
Westville
Indiana
W. M. Hunter
Chamber of Commerce
Milwauke
Wis
Grain-O new grain drink replaces coffee for all ages
Try Grain-O ask your grocer to show a package of Grain-O the drink that replaces coffee. Children may drink it without injury as well as adults. It has the rich seal brown look of mocha or java but is made from pure grains and agrees with delicate stomachs. Priced 1.25 to 3 per package. Sold by all grocers.
Grain-O replaces coffee in grocers with grain based drink
A new preparation called GRAIN-O made of pure grains is placed in all grocery stores as a substitute for coffee. It closely resembles coffee and costs 15 or 25 cents per package, claimed to be beneficial for children and cheaper.
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Offer
An old advertisement explains kidney health tests using a water bottle sediment to reveal kidney trouble and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for rheumatic pain back liver bladder and urinary issues. It offers sample bottle and book free by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and notes readers should mention reading the Westville Indicator.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghampton
N. Y
Westville
Pension Office Ends Fiscal Year With Pension Totals
Indiana pension office closed its fiscal year on June 30 recording about 69 500 pensioners and 71 930 50 in the count. Payments for the year 1898 exceed 10 807 022 56 dollars. Four pensions counted for the war with Spain are seven in Indiana.
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Indiana Pension Office
Spain
Indiana
For Sale By A Williams 269 Acre Farm Near Westville
For Sale by A Williams 269 acre farm located four miles from Westville. Also town property in Kokomo Indiana Westville Indiana Muskegon Michigan and Washington Weights Illinois. Additionally 160 acres of heavy timber land in Arkansas offered for sale or trade.
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Westville
Kokomo
Ind
Muskegon
Mich
Washington Weights
Ill
Arkanean
Westville Defeats Outings In Home Run Showdown
Westville traveled to Michigan City on Sunday and routed the Outings 13 to 5. The 11 to 10 score three weeks earlier had seen the Outings prevail in Westville, but this rematch swung decisively in favor of Westville.
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Michigan City
Westville
Westvilles
Endless chain ends as fund drive far exceeds goal
Miss Nathalia Schenck of Babylon New York started an 10 cent chain in May last year to raise 4000 for an ice plant for sick soldiers. The effort grew wildly and 25000 was collected with surplus donated to the government hospital service. The chain finally stopped last Friday after letters waned.
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Nathalia Schenck
Babylon
N. Y
Santiago
Schneck
Detroit Journal
Home seekers excursion tickets on sale at Wabash depot
Tickets for home seekers excursion go on sale at the Wabash depot on the first and third Tuesdays of June July August September and October. Details available from or at the Wabash agent.
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Wabash
West
Southwest
Northwest
Annual Photographers Convention in Celeran New York
Photographers are urged to attend the Annual Convention of the Photographers Association at Celeran New York from July 17 to 22. One round trip fare via Nickel Plate Road. Choice of a Peerless Trip of Fast Express Trains Daily. Ask agents. No. 72. 12-12.
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Convention
of Photographers Association
Celeran
N. Y
Nickel Plate Road
Nickel Plate II Niagara Falls Annual Excursion Outline
The Nickel Plate Road announces its 17th annual excursion to Niagara Falls on Tuesday August 15. Tickets are valid for return travel within fifteen days. Add on options include Toronto at an extra dollar and Thousand Islands at six fifty. Stopovers at Chautauqua Lake are allowed as in prior arrangements.
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Nickel Plate Road
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Chautauqua Lak
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Township Affairs
New Durham
Hiram B. Nerrold
Westriles
Canres
P. BR. Iseminger
Luesdays
Westville Directory
B. W. Hollenbeck
J. N. Kelly
Westville, Indiana
F. W. Martin
Walnut
Nala
Clybars
Maplesta
A. Williams
Laporte County
Furn
G. F. Swan and
Odd Fellows’ Building
Weatville
Bank OF Westville
E. S. Smith
Geo. L. Thompson, Sr
Notary Public
the Home Insurance Co
New York
Sud Fire Assurance CO
Manchester
England
Herbold
Westville, Ind
Bert Stewart
Herrold's Hardware Store
Amenzo Mann
Undertaerer
Main and
Ballross Streets
Karl Boontz
Wm. Hkoonts
Union Mills Directory
Ginther
Union Mills
Keepa
LA Porte Directory
Julius C. Travis, Wyer
Court House
Main St. Laporte
Frank E. Osborn
Herman W. Sallwasser
Osborn
Sallwasser
Andefws’ Bank
Main St
Knight
Insurance
Boom
Guggenheim & W
Wile Block
F. B. Liddell
At-Lam
Notary Kanperayber
Ord’s Crockery Store
LaPorte “Tod
Milton 8S. Smith
Oculist
Aurist
Eeewey
Ullid
J. Vene Dorland
Scott Block
LA Porte
DR. Gish
Hall’s Opera House
H. N. Putnam
Washington St
Postoffice
Michigan City Directory
Shultz
Franklin Street
Jewelers
la Porta, Ind
J. B. Norton
Wight
Stephen Zeltner
Maple City Bakery
Phelps & Foster
Main Street
Corner Clay
M.a.schutt
Mishteas
City
Fourth and
Franklin
Willian A. Bray
Mott Block
UMS
A. P. Andrew Dr. & Son
Franklin F. Fetterer
Letherman
E. Main St
Lederer’s Music Depot
Crumpacker Bros
Attorneys-At-Law
S. Washington St. Valparaiso
Lanok
Ae Spe Eeates
Mr. West
Mrs. Forest Sheely
Alice Sheely
Bessie Cummings
Sam Austin
Knox
Washington Township
Mrs
Hattie Pegeese and Son
Topeka Kansas
Tracy
Kate Miller
Mr. Hupp
N. L. Hay
T. E. Mann
Hudson Lake
F. M. Grover
Anna Ells
Joely
Sampson
Indiana’s Pension Rolls
Miss Schneck
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