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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
11
A horse frightened by a noisy scene in Coolspring caused an automobile wagon to derail. Faborke, an inmate, was thrown from the wagon and suffered a compound fracture of the left leg. The incident occurred during a misadventure involving misuse of a vehicle and a crowd scene.
A proposed Lake County belt railroad would run from Milwaukee to Michigan City with branches to Joliet and Momence. It would follow Heyden Road and pass near Crown Point and Valparaiso, though final routing remains uncertain.
Fragments show a note about an audit by an ey general and examination of town records. Names and places are unclear, but the item reflects a government audit and review process.
The text reports a passenger injured after being thrown by a moving train car at Laporte due to alleged company negligence. It notes L. A. Haverly as receiver of the C. H. Michael company seeking plant material processing and sale. It mentions a temporary injunction hearing on Ohio street work in Michigan City and a settled accounting dispute between Dr. Montgomery and Dr. Fink of South Bend. A Baltimore & Ohio Railroad case awards 45 to Garwood for a cow death.
An old promotional fragment offers a one hundred dollar reward for cures of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites F J Cheney Co and Toledo wholesalers West & Tawaya, endorses the remedy as internal acting on blood and mucous surfaces, and notes price seven cents per bottle with testimonials free.
Charles Johnson of Log City New Durbaio township was thrown from a buggy after his horse bolted at a barking dog. He was knocked unconscious, later regained awareness, and found the horse tangled in a barbed wire fence with injuries to his abdomen.
Ten years I was confined to my bed with kidney disease. I could not move at times. I found little relief from medical skill until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended and obtained through Woodsend Drugstore.
Illustrated folder provides facts on hundreds of nearby resorts accessible by the North Western Line. It aims to guide travelers with useful tips and practical details for visitors in the region.
The article warns of a hot period with low pressure and severe storms. Thunder clouds may move in from the east and strike unexpectedly, especially around the 12th, 25th, and a central storm period on the 26th to 28th. Heavy rains could extend into mid and late July.
Patient from Cearfosa Maryland credits Dr King s New Discovery with quick relief and cure of consumption after failing other medicines. Promoted as prevention for pneumonia with guaranteed results at BE T Scott s drug store with trial bottle available.
A brief ad-like note touts Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy from Rondout New York as a treatment for nervousness in women. It claims the product promotes easy natural action of the digestive organs and nervous system, presenting a sense of timely, valuable suggestions.
The Andiang Christian Endeavor Union of the Valparaiso district will hold its annual convention at the Presbyterian and Christian churches in La Porte on Saturday and Sunday, June 18. From 50 to 100 delegates are expected, with societies from the North West parts of the state represented.
An old advertisement warns readers of a supposed danger from abdominal pain and bowel trouble and touts New Life Pills by T Scott Drug Store as a guaranteed remedy.
The report details formation of a new independent corps at Union Mille No. 252 led by Mise Agusta Batra with 18 members. Banquet hosted by Union Mille ladies. Nearby M. I. 9 C meeting at Mrs. Chas. Baird’s home featured musical solos and lectures on Helen Keller and India, with a Q&A session and a Chicago visitor Mrs. Correll. Rathbone Sisters held an initiation and informal reception with State Inspector present.
The transcript shows D. M. Parry questioning union wage methods in Atlanta. He asks whether the speaker considers the regular hire rate for long term workers and their families, noting a drop in the union scale from 20 to 16 dollars and comparing past years 8 and 6. He probes the cause of the apparent decline.
The officers of the association are J. A. Evans President A Cole Vice President D P Clogser Treasurer Mary C Smith Secretary W W Byers Musical Director They have prepared to make the day pleasant for those in attendance and 50 effort was noted to ensure a good event.
George H. Storey, superintendent of the Laporte waterworks, reports since March 17 the county seat lakes have risen 15 inches. Today the water level stands 2 feet 1 inch higher than in 1900 when the low water mark was reached. Indicators suggest Laporte’s water will be higher this summer than in eight or ten years.
An eminent Japanese statesman who has presided over the Mika dos council recently signaled terms for peace with Russia. He asserts Japan will gain eastern territory, evacuate Manchuria, and demand a ₤1,000,000,000 indemnity to cover costs and precedents against ransom for occupied lands. He warns Japan will not retreat and would advance to the far north if necessary.
A garbled historical fragment refers to Chicago detectives and a confession, mentioning three outsiders and an unclear purpose related to a Tillota case.
Ballard was interred following the funeral service at Union Chapel. The event included final rites and a brief burial ceremony as family attended.
Flint alderman and Civil War veteran dies of heart failure minutes after attending a city council meeting. He served five years as representative of the first ward and was born in New York at age 71. Survived by a wife and nine children.
This morning about ten o clock one of the pioneer citizens passed away. G L Thompson aged S years died at that hour of heart failure after years of frailty. Funeral services will be held next Sunday at 10 a m at the MM BE church. The Mazonica lodge will have charge. An obituary will follow next week.
Mrs Mary Albring died at her Laporte home from bipod poisoning. Authorities reported she was found unconscious and later pronounced dead. The case remains under investigation with no immediate foul play suspected.
A fragmentary local note describes Wanatah residents reacting to a uniquely formed mustache described as a curious peculiarity near Mr Volkx property north of town. The text is garbled but centers on a notable facial feature drawing attention from residents.
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