26 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1900
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows per unit prices for dairy and poultry items including butter creamery eggs potatoes bacon lard live chickens turkeys and ducks with inconsistent symbols and figures. The text lacks complete context.
Malcom Kirk and Dorothy face poverty as they support Philip Barton recovering from injury after a wagon crash. Kirk ministers through prayer and a candid talk on redemption, while Dorothy battles financial strain and awaits news from mission societies and a potential publishing offer.
Local items report parish life with Beav er Dam residents returning from Illinois funer al and Chicago visits. Agricultural discussion explains wheat sowing timing and fly control measures including decoy strips and soil prep to counter the flaxseed fly.
An early report notes that a blast from Kurtz's alkali works at St Helens leveled nearby cottages and shattered windows within a mile while vibrations were felt for miles at Coruna and Lagouban. Other explosions in South Africa and Italy caused widespread destruction within two miles.
Dr. Louis Robinson suggests kittens hiss to scare away threats by mimicking a snake. He notes many animals in burrows hiss when angered, and the cat tail resembles a snake in dim light. The mimicry may defend against eagles, which are known to prey on small felines.
General Superintendent Stuart based in Chicago issues an imperative order forbidding all BO railroad employees from standing for or occupying political office. Prohibitive rules posted in shops and offices at the companys general headquarters.
Many thousand have been restored to health by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. If afflicted with threat or lung trouble, give it a trial for it is certain to prove beneficial. Coughs resisting other treatments have yielded to this remedy and health been restored. For sale by E. T. Scott.
A fragmented note discusses whether coffee agrees with a reader and mentions grain tea or a grain-based drink. A woman writer shares opinions on purity and health benefits, prompting other letters about beverages and personal choices.
Expression of gratitude to Dearborn lodge 310 and Westville lodge 192 A F and A M and to Westville Chapter OES and other friends for kindness during bereavement. Mus H W Dankert.
Henry Dankert born July 4 1867 Otis Indiana died July 22 1900 Chicago married Josie Wentsch August 16 1893 in Chicago. Survived by wife mother and two sisters. Joined County Line Christian church August 1895. Mason at Westville. Funeral held Tuesday at County Line church with Masonic rites. Interment at Beatty's Corner cemetery under Masonic auspices. Funeral plans noted by the deceased.
Fragmentary OCR notes record a 34th anniversary related to the G A R with a date around August 25 and the word comrades in the message.
The Indiana bulletin reports raises and enrollments for nine charitable institutions as of April 30, 1899 and 1900 with totals 5 725 and 6 047 inmates. Increases are driven by hospitals for the insane while correctional inmate counts fall. Expenditures for six months total 935 857 07 with most funds for maintenance and 249 083 86 for new buildings and repairs.
The piece lists road graveling near the cemetery, a film at Cattron Hall on Friday Aug 3, a new floor for E. T. Scott’s drug store, and Republican addresses by FP R Liddell. It notes Standard Oil drilling near Kouts potentially boosting real estate, Cass township ticket candidates Balitz and Mitzner, and remarks on county convention timing. It cites Indiana Democrats planning a campaign early in August and auditor Frank H. E. Doran of Laporte.
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