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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1904
Page
7
A Westville Indiana piece notes Bim Griggs fretting over his failed plans and imagined divine plans. The Chicago Record-Herald quote counsels humility, arguing that those who fear constant misfortune misjudge God’s wisdom and hinder their own harvest.
The narrative follows Sikra the survivor of a massacre on Indian Island where Black Wing is killed. As years pass her grandson-to-be binds himself to vengeance, echoing the deaths and injustices that shadow the island, with Mrs Howe noting the boy’s unusual idleness.
Sikra, a Squaw mother, hides a hunting knife from her late husband in a game bag as she plans vengeance against Hal Howe for the murder of Black Wing. Hal’s mercy and Mrs. Howe's kindness soften old enmities while Sikra’s fevered hope shifts to care for the white household and her son. The Indian boy grows, friendship blooms, and tragedy tests their ties after Hal disappears and is found slain by a knife wound.
In Inverness an old practice saw spinsters face matrons in an annual football match. Women competed with men supervising and urging from the sideline. The prize went to the best players, who were often married, pairing the top players with their spouses.
The New York Herald notes a quarrel detailing contrasting domestic roles between a tyrannical husband and his former football companion. The piece frames the dispute as revealing compensating advantages amid social differences.
A Kansas City lawyer who retired from politics turns to poker, mirroring a fellow attorney’s woes. One quip reflects the shared fate: every cent made at poker is lost in law practice, and vice versa. The Green Bag notes the humor in the ironic balance.
A quixotic anecdote from Stray Stories shows a damsel wooing a man with a grand name Horatio Engelcourt Lianseville de Breux. She calls him Toodles in letters and daily speech, illustrating the power and whimsy of names before seeking a more fitting one.
An old Scottish crofter in Glasgow argued for rent relief before a commission. He was teased about his cattle, replying that his stock are “as san, sir, as Pharaoh's kine,” and that they are so lean they can only be seen in a vision.
In Archibald Geikie’s Reminiscences a tailor and a doctor greet one another with a humorous line. The tailor, seeing the doctor in a funeral procession, asks if he is going home with his work, a playful reversal of roles and duties.
John H. Wood, ex president of the First National Bank at Matthews Indiana, arrived from Cleveland and was arraigned in federal court in Indianapolis on embezzlement misapplication of funds and false reports charges. He pleaded not guilty and said he could clear himself. Trial set for June 27 with $10,000 bond posted.
Prince Pu Lun of China joins a 20-car field in the Lafayette to Indianapolis event. He finishes third despite a dusty celestial costume and plans to depart for Buffalo Niagara Falls then New York before sailing from New York on June 16 to France.
Judge Rich ter of Laporte circuit court issued a bench warrant for Chicago lawyer John C. Christman on charges of attempted murder brought by attorney Fred R. Liddell of Laporte. The case concerns an alleged assault meeting details not fully provided in the text.
Indianapolis May 28 Judge Thomas Whallon of the police court announced a revised penalty schedule for wife beaters. First offense carries a $1 fine and 30 days in the workhouse, second offense the same fine and 60 days, third offense a $500 fine and 180 days on the stone pile.
The Newsboys' association, formed by men who once sold papers, has grown to about 600 members in Terre Haute Indiana. New names continue to join including W. E. Nichols who delivered the Cincinnati Commercial in 1856.
Judge Buskirk issues attachments for nearly 50 Bedford citizens who failed to appear as witnesses in the Weeks Ireland murder trial before the Jackson circuit court in Brownstown.
In Fairmount Indiana on May 28 Dr D A Holliday used his touring car to pull hose carts to a blaze that destroyed Swain Lumber Co mills. The 11 block distance and lack of horses would have slowed response.
The Ninth district prohibition congressional convention met in Frankfort Indiana on May 28. Rev A A Crim of Ladoga was nominated for congress but declined. With no candidate chosen the convention appointed a committee to name a nominee.
Arrangements near completion for a Hope Indiana cannery to process sweet corn and tomatoes. The plant will be finished soon and will provide work for about 150 people during the busy season.
Carroll Roberts aged 68 of La Porte, Indiana died suddenly of heart disease on a Lake Shore train on the eve of receiving his share of the estate of his father Brant Roberts of Adrian Michigan. He left Adrian as his last known domicile.
The Marion baseball team of the Central Baseball league was transferred to Peoria Illinois on Thursday. Owner C W Halderman retains his interests and will be represented in Peoria by Manager Jack Grim. Marion will play Fort Wayne next Sunday then depart for Grand Rapids for four games before a four game series with South Bend in Peoria. Halderman cited heavy financial interests in the Central league as the reason for the move.
Indianapolis May 28 The state convention is moved from July 20 to August 3. Delegates chosen before May 12 1904 and the officers and committees from May 12 1904 will form the body. The delay follows editors request to join a Canadian excursion.
The dead man was found Friday in a crude naphtha tank car shipped from Philadelphia. The skull was crushed and the body blackened and swollen, making removal through the tank opening impossible. Authorities believe the finding may point to a possible mark related to the case.
In Mishawaka Indiana on May 27 researchers from the National Shorthand Reporters Association assert that Ariel El Drapier who died in this city before 1845 perfected a shorthand system nearly two centuries ago. The discovery ties Drapier to the roots of modern stenography.
The Reform Methodist church in Indianapolis is auctioned by a constable. Pastor Jacob Dyer receives $53.05 as judgment for salary after the hammer falls.
Mishawaka May 27. E. M. Long, a Lake Shore agent at Osceola, dashed before an oncoming extra engine to grab his dog. The dog died and Long was left in critical condition.
Indianapolis May 26. Secretary Reily of the state committee said another call will be issued for the state convention on July 20 but delegates elected at the recent convention will be entitled to seats.
The appellate court affirmed a lower court judgment granting Owen Cavanaugh six thousand dollars against the B. and O. railroad for the loss of an arm. Proceedings were completed in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 26.
Lillie Smith, aged 15, applied for divorce from her husband in Marion Indiana Grant county court on May 28. She is the youngest plaintiff ever to seek a divorce there. She married at age 13.
Fort Wayne Indiana May 28 after five days a jury was chosen to try Charles Dunn a second time on the charge of murdering ten year old Alice Cothrell Ten jurors were farmers and two Fort Wayne residents participated in the panel.
In Elwood Indiana on May 28 the bodies of eight year old William McK Boggs and six year old Joseph E Boggs sons of J E Boggs were found floating in a large reservoir at the tin plate works Friday.
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