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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1906
Page
2
Indiana farmers own more than two thirds of farms as compiled by state statistician Joseph Stubbs. The 1905 figures show 221,897 farms with 156,229 owned by their operators, 2,220 by managers, and 62,344 by tenants, with white farmers owning 220,835 farms.
A letter from Chs Oswald of Rensselaerville New York praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for treating a severe neck wound and preventing blood poisoning. The notice claims the product cures cuts wounds burns and sores and endorses E T Scotts drug store as a source.
Fifty four years ago on May 22 1852 the first train passed over the Lake Shore line from Toledo to Chicago then part of the Northern Indiana later the Michigan Southern. The project began as Atlantic and Pacific then Buffalo and Mississippi with early plans dating to 1835. the route reached Coldwater in 1850 South Bend in 1851 and Chicago in 1852.
Geo A Sherman of Lisbon writes of kidney illness lasting years. After twelve years of doctor visits and various remedies he found no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure. A half bottle eased symptoms and four bottles cured his condition, ending frequent urges to urinate every fifteen minutes.
Three months of attendance at county schools leading to a planned program of races jumping hammer throwing and ball game. The usual events will be featured in the upcoming meet, highlighting track and field competition for students.
Medical ad promoting Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup to stimulate liver and bowels without irritation. Claims mild pleasant taste and no nausea or griping. Available at E. T. Scotts.
The board of review met in the commissioners room at the courthouse on Monday morning. It will be in session for thirty days to hear taxpayer complaints on assessments. Members include W. A. Walton Rollo B. Orles bee Uncle Dan Grover Charley Miller and L. R Cass.
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas extols Poley’s Honey and Tar as the best preparation for coughs colds and lung trouble claiming it cures consumption in early stages. Sold by E. T. Scott.
Judge Truman Palmer of Monticello, presiding over White County circuit court, orders trial of the McCoy wrecking cases for next Tuesday. George Haywood and John McHugh of Lafayette, defending the McCoys, plan to challenge the indictments’ sufficiency against father and son.
The article discusses city population estimates using a ratio, noting LaPorte and Michigan City figures and Brown County gaining a railroad via the Indianapolis Southern, while Ohio and Switzerland counties remain railroadless. It covers harbor aid opposition for Indiana Harbor, Roosevelt critique echoes, and LaPorte County railroad tax receipts detail taxes paid by fourteen railroads led by Lake Shore and Grand Trunk with a total nearing 1.09 million dollars.
A public sale notice lists the time starting at one o clock p m on Saturday June 16 at 166 West Main street Valparaizo Ind. The notice provides the auction location and schedule for the property sale.
In Burdick Jackson and Pine Townships plan commencement exercises at the Burdick Methodist Church next Saturday evening. Miss Minnie Vanslow was surprised on her birthday with baskets and a meal by friends. Mr and Mrs Sol Replogle hosted their daughter Mrs Harry Norton of Chasterton over Sunday. A baby boy arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Michael. Judge Reynolds and wife hosted their daughter and husband from Chicago Meta.
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