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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1896
Page
2
The Indicator of Westville Indiana announces publication details for the weekly issue on Thursday July 30. It lists subscription at 1.00 a year in advance and advertising rates including obituary notices over ten lines at ten cents per line and professional cards at five dollars per year or three dollars per six months.
A dense roster of candidates and offices for the tenth congressional district and state government. Names include Edgar D Crumpacker William McKinley Garret Hobart James Mount Haggard Owen Scholz Ketcham D M Geeting Simeon Thompson Robinson Henley Black Comstock Wiley plus county ticket names Culabert Warren Travis Moore Small Wall Short Ansley Harris Simons White.
Democrats attack Bryan silver stance while farmers and German American supporters back McKinley protection. Local editor denounces a forged letter and credits Conitz with strong county campaign, urging steady GOP unity to secure victory.
A speaker argues the Republican campaign should center on the American flag not novelty plumes. He says the flag symbolizes American manhood progress and civilization, urging display everywhere to oppose those who would dishonor it or threaten the Supreme Court.
All honor to the American flag. The passage extols its radiance beauty and inspiration on this glorious day.
In a Valpo Vidette column the author denounces the same political faction across eras, labeling them perpetual naysayers from greenbacks to free silver. The piece questions values of debased currency and cites figures Harris West Jones Altgeld as emblematic opponents, urging patriotism over partisanship amid regional notes from Quakerdom to local weddings and farm life.
The article argues that Japan's silver currency slowed wage growth and reduced purchasing power. It cites rising prices for sugar and staples from 1889 to 1894, with nominal wage gains lagging as cost of living soared. It concludes Japan’s industrial progress hides broader hardship under silver.
Report from two days ago at the John C. Schwenk farm near New Buffalo describes guardian Schwenk forcing out Eskew who had sought access to the Cheney orphan child. Eskew drew a revolver and threatened violence before Schwenk fired his shotgun, driving Eskew from the premises. No arrest details or whereabouts of Eskew are known.
Clarence resident Mr. Clark Smath writes that since Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin was introduced here he has used the medicine and found it effective for constipation indigestion and dyspepsia noting it as just what he needed. The letter is signed by E T Scott and originates from Of Clarence Iowa.
The World’s Fair Tests showed no baking powder equal to Royal leadache for leavening. The ad promotes Neuralgia relief claimed to be cured by Dr ee ee Ne eee eer ose, presented as a superior remedy.
One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co of Toledo endorses the cure with multiple local druggists cited. The remedy is described as internally taken and acting on blood and mucous surfaces. price 75 cents per bottle.
In Bigelow area farm work stalls due to persistent rain. Thousands of bushels of oats spoil in shocks and large quantities of hay ruined by wet weather. Social notes include visits by Mrs. Nancy Gardner and Mrs. Frank Basomi to Valpo, Emery Carpenter and wife with daughter Mrs Fryar in Wanatah, and others from Westville Wanatah Lawrence Kan.
A man in Lafayette withdrew about 550 in silver dollars from a bank last Sunday. He resisted at first but was forced to accept the entire amount in coins and left stumbling under a heavy load. He bumped his head on the door frame in the scramble, upsetting three bags of coins as onlookers watched in astonishment.
Jennie Matotte born September 18 1868 in Westville LaPorte County Indiana died July 22 1896 at Westville aged 27 years 10 months 7 days. She joined the Methodist Episcopal church July 6 1879 and lived a devout Christian life serving as Epworth League president during illness and as life member Librarian for the Ladies Home Library Association. She joined the Westville Daughters of Rebekah in 1889 as an active member.
The M E S S church parish notes the death of Miss Jennie Matotte with sorrow and extend sympathy to her family. They resolve to imitate her faithful Christian conduct and submit to divine will, requesting a copy of the resolutions be shared with the bereaved family and S. S. members Belle Bloomhuff.
The Westville Epworth League Chapter No. 2475 mourns the death of Jennie Matotte. The group expresses condolence to her family, notes her tireless devotion to the League, and orders the charter draped in mourning for thirty days with resolutions recorded and a copy given to the family.
In death Miss Jennie Matotte is mourned as a devoted co worker and example of Christian life by the Ladies of Home Library Association and the community. A long list of friends offers sympathy and expresses gratitude for kindness shown during the illness and death of their daughter.
An 8 year old son of Rev. Rhodes of Kingsbury suffered a severe head injury after a pony-ride accident at Ed Hannum's farm north of town. The boy was unconscious with a fractured skull but began to regain consciousness days later, with slight hope of recovery per the Wanatah News.
An advertisement claims A Million Gold Dollars would not cure indigestion and asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla has cured thousands. It says the tonic tones the stomach regulates the bowels and puts the system in good working order creating appetite health strength and happiness.
An advertisement touts Hood's Pills as working in harmony with Hood's Sarsaparilla to cure liver ills, selling for 25 cents.
The pension bureau report shows a large clerical review reducing total pending claims since July 1, 1895 by 56 246 to 495 964 awaiting final action. Claimants total 410 922, with duplications from applicants seeking pensions under multiple legal provisions such as the general law and the June 17 1890 act.
Free sample box of Dr King’s New Life Pills offered by H FE Buckien & Co Chicago on request. Claims relief for Constipation Sick Headache Malaria and liver troubles with vegetable ingredients and no harmful substances. Regular price 25 cents per box available through Scott druggist.
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