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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1895
Page
2
The Indicator Westville Indiana notes publication details and pricing for obituaries over ten lines at 1 dollar, obituary poetry at ten cents per line, professional cards at five dollars per year or three dollars semiannual, and advertising rates. It invites readers to peruse advertisements and mentions the weekly Thursday issue and subscription price of one dollar per year in advance.
The piece contrasts rising wheat prices with stagnant silver and rebuts claims linking wheat to the demonetization of silver. It argues wheat did not depend on silver, cites bull market factors, and discusses sovereign power and judicial review in England and the United States. It notes the Supreme Court as a bulwark protecting constitutional rights.
The Supreme Court upholds a Chicago strike injunction and holds that organizing a strike to obstruct interstate commerce is a public nuisance. It states railroad workers cannot strike peacefully to affect operations and rejects the Northern Pacific judgment that allowed peaceful strikes.
A discussion of the Supreme Court's power to overturn Congress without appeal. The writer notes its authority surpasses legislative and executive branches and can nullify laws by a bare majority.
Parties desiring tomato plants can obtain them from me at home three miles south of Westville, on Mrs E S Small.
The Weather Prophet Hicks predicts June will begin with showers hail lightning and thunder and dangerous gales with tornadoes in many areas. A warm spell will precede storms and then drop to very cool. Around the 22nd to 23rd expect very warm weather and possibly active storms, with widespread rainfall likely though not dangerous. Preparations for severe weather are advised.
Mr and Mrs J W Green and family express sincere thanks to all who lent a helping hand during their recent affliction.
An Maine editor wrote a scathing obituary for Mary Jones who died last night. He denounced her as a “human hornet” and claimed she spoke ill of all, with slander like toads. He stated if she goes to heaven they won’t be there and offered a cold parting gift.
Prof Cattron's summer school started Monday. Liveryman Johnson of Chesterton visited, five fire companies elected officers this week. Martin Post No 216 G A R organized Aug 21 1883 at Westville and details rosters, officers, transfers, and memorial rites.
A roster lists many veterans from Revolutionary to Civil War eras, naming Samuel Preston George Petro Peter Young Ebenezer Farwell John Lee John Dawson Maurice Ray James Ray John Ray Capt. J. W. Foster Samuel Cox W. W. Webster Capt. John C. Miller N. R. Dudley Jas. F. Williams Isaac Kierstead N. J. Babcock N. R. Bowman Geo. Tollerton Lawrance Hoadley E. Noyes Wm. Holladay Otto Growth Alfred Winters and notes three buried at Eahearts three at Pinhook one at Quakerdom one at Carter's one at Union Chapel and four at Eight Square and Weston’s near Otis. Present Post officers include Commander E. Smith Sen, Vice Cmdr John Hilton Jnn, Vice Cmdr John Herrold, Quartermaster P. L. Brown, Surgeon Wm. Mannering, Adjutant Wm. Terwilliger, Officer of the Day A Young Wn. Morris.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages as a constitutional disease. The ad claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, promises $100 reward for any case it fails to cure, and asks readers to send for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
Westville Tent of the Maccabees and Westville Hive Ladies of the Maccabees announce new officers chosen Monday night. Comrade Jared Gardner leads the Tent as comrade with F W Martin as lieutenant and Lee Reed as M A. Others include R E Hubbard C F Metcalf and C Matotte. Lady Com Mrs E E Nichols heads the Hive with Layton as lieutenant com and Mary Cole as F K. Belle Clark is R K and Jennie Gardner Serg. Della Tuley serves as Sen Mrs Trost is Picket.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers a round trip fare of one and a third from June 2 to 7 to Hagerstown Maryland on certificate plan. Tickets are valid for return until June 18, benefiting the Evangelical Lutheran Church General Synod. Inquiries to B. and O. ticket agents or L. S. Allen, Assistant General Pass. Agent, Chicago.
The article reports a Children’s Day program held by Christian church congregations to raise funds for missionary work. It describes a large audience, a program titled Christ the Light of the World, and various recitations songs and readings by children, affirming the moral impact and spiritual aim of the event.
Lottery scratchers for young corn were offered at Pit uera in Laporte at prices below cost, with quantities limited. Buyers could purchase several scratchers to win small corn prizes, as announced by local vendors.
A vintage advertisement extols DeWitts Little Early Risers as a pleasant bowel regulator and DeWitts Colic and Cholera Cure as a fast remedy for summer complaints. It touts travelers safety, natural returns, and urges use only this medicine with E T Scott as seller.
Interested readers are urged to write to J. V. Cattron principal of Westville schools for full information on the summer review course starting June 3 1895. Limited enrollment available. Apply early to J. V. Cattron.
The notice states that after disposing of a drug and grocery store the speaker will seek prompt settlements and will accept a note if cash is unavailable. It also advertises DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for burns cuts and skin issues as a reliable remedy.
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