This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1898
Page
2
The Westville Indicator notes publication details and pricing. Chesterton Tribune reports Charles Howard’s seven year sentence and release, with dire critique of prison reform, predicting increased insanity, danger from idle convicts, and calls for guard expansion and legislative action.
The Laporte Argus criticizes the Democratic party in this district for relying on public sentiment and last minute strategy. It argues the party lacks firm principles and uses dodges to win offices, contrasting with imagined stronger past conduct.
Senator Lindsay argues for bond issuance backed by money at least as good as gold to fund Cuba troops while warning against fiat notes. He says future currency may require greenbacks, but vows not to issue notes without treasury backing and to avoid a forced loan. The Monterey Sun is cited as a source.
The column notes the Young Bros have acquired the paper, aiming to improve it with vim. The paper, under new owners, is praised for its nearly year old publication, strong advertising patronage, and quality printing and editorial work. They are deemed competent and willing to contribute to Monterey’s progress.
The writer rebukes American newspapers for concocting sensational stories about Spain. He argues Spanish papers are as informed as American ones and questions the accuracy of the sensational geography and customs claims, noting possible ignorance but doubt about extreme misrepresentations.
Congressman Crumpacker introduced a bill to require the U S district and circuit court for Indiana to meet in Hammond twice yearly in addition to Indianapolis Fort Wayne and Evansville. The measure calls for a deputy clerk and deputy marshal to be Hammond residents with Lake County paying for a court room. Indianapolis officials say Hammond would not trigger Lake county rent contributions if a federal branch is established.
Government will not accept new companies or regiments for the second call. Indiana will be allowed to furnish fewer than 2,000 men to this draft to complete the regiments already in the field up to their full complement.
Frank Hildebrandt, who has led the German paper at Michigan City, accepts a similar role in Ottawa Illinois. He departs his current post to join the Ottawa operation in the same field and language.
Miss Stella Shaw of Covington Indiana reports taking Hood's Sarsaparilla for scrofula humor and rheumatism and says she has not had rheumatism since. Hood's Pills claim to cure all liver ills and are available for 25 cents by C I Hood and Company Lowell Massachusetts.
The Old Settlers Association shifts the annual picnic to June sixteenth from June twenty third. Invitations go to county residents with 33 years in the county plus ministers and press members for an old-fashioned luncheon and stories of past days.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh cure not worked by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by F J Cheney Co Toledo and wholesalers West Tyanax Warpise Kinnan Alive Toledo. Cure taken internally claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists.
Advertises Baxter's Mandrake Bitters with a claim that eight tenths of American ailments come from constipation. It asserts the product keeps folks well or helps the sick get well and guarantees refunds if not satisfied. Price five and twenty five cents per bottle at E. T. Scotts’ drug store.
Excursion tickets at low rates to Denver and return with stop over privileges at the Trans Mississippi and International Exposition Omaha Nebraska will be sold June 2 4 and 5 on account of the American Medical Association meeting and June 16 17 and 18 on account of the Federation of Womens Clubs meeting all with favorable return limits Rates and other information available from ticket agents or D W Aldridge 127 Arcade Cleveland Ohio or W B Kniskere 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago Th
Inquiry possible at Wabash ticket offices for summer travel options to Colorado points. Details on routes timing and fares available at stations.
Mollie Lawrence stayed several days with her sister Laura. A La Porte picnic drew a small crowd but a fine shower brightened the day. Berries are good and berry pickers are busy. A Sunday ball game was a success and news remains scarce.
Miss Bell Kennedy visits her sister Mrs Em Travis while Frank Travis and family spend Sunday with Cal Garwood near Laporte. J Adkins entertain cousin Miss Ellsworth. Baptist association session at Elkhart draws locals. County graduation exercises and picnic well attended. Aid society sews for Mrs Robert White and completes over twenty garments. A committee discusses starting a saloon. licensing chances described as unfavorable. Strawberry shortcake is popular.
Farmers await rain to refresh crops. County commencement at La Porte drew many young people. Hubert Reinhart shows a new bicycle. Families from Wanatah and local residents dined on strawberry shortcake with James Wilson. Mrs. John Cannon is ill. Dan Duke builds a new granary. James Wilson adds a front porch. Charles Wills and Basie from Hanna were seen in town. Joe Gillhams visited Laporte Sunday. Henry Campbell called on friends.
J W Cattron of Westville seen on the streets last week. The Junior Endeavor ice cream dinner aided by Mrs Moyer was a profitable pleasant afternoon. Children's Day at M P church next Sunday. Anna Ellis and Arzella Glasgow visited Union Mills guesting Fredrick Ellis and wife. Ice cream and strawberry festival at E T Mann's next Tuesday. Anna Ellis leaves for Valparaiso to attend school this summer. County picnic at Laporte attended by residents. Fred Grover returns to town. Rev Daniels travels to Michigan for a Sunday school convention. Families enjoyed a river picnic Sunday.
Fires hit Wanatah last week ruining a barn granary calf and poultry and sparking questions about fire protection spending. A suit and a mother in law versus daughter in law dispute surfaced with arrests. Citizens echo calls for fiscal accountability in township funds amid local political intrigue.
The column notes a fashion pitch claiming to reduce the form and flesh more surely than dieting. Ed Higgins remains ill with typhoid fever. A hardware dealer rents Theodore Abraham property. A Pennsylvania company reports repeated vandalism as a window and freight depot windows are broken. Two detectives search for culprits after ongoing damage.
Mrs Callison and Rosa left for Janesville Wisconsin on Monday. Mrs H M Campbell has lagrippe but is improving. Mr Kane of Chicago visited his father in law I N Evans. Mr Khaney and daughter Daisy of Mendota Illinois visit sister Mrs D T Keith. M E church ladies cleaned and laid a new carpet last week. Miss Anna McDonald of New Carlisle visits Grace Crane. Mr and Mrs A McClellan went to Crown Point to see their daughter and son in law Albert Warner. Josa Carroll, who stayed with friends, returned to Valparaiso.
Nelson Barnard spent the weekend with his sister in Center township. A well attended dance occurred at Albert Greening's. Murray Ray and Estella Lewis of Valparaiso visited Orlando Barnard. Ephriam Jardine suffers an arm abscess. The Link family visited Westville. Sarver raises chickens with twelve hundred birds. Dick Mannering bought a new buggy. Elsie Iseminger of Alicia visited Nathan Dodd's family. Herman Timm and others took a pleasure trip to Michigan City.
Wellsboro items report visits by Mr and Mrs Emmons to Cassopolis Mich. Plasterers finish Mr McLanes house. Death of Mr Freeze with funeral at Presbyterian church officiated by a German minister from Tracy. Ed Wilson injured at a C and E I section. wound dressed by Dr Short. Rev Shook departs for Bangor awaiting return to fill A C pulpit. Mrs Trump remains in prison yet jurors deem the case a tramp up charge with no proof.
Mrs. Peter Weismann entertains sister Mrs. Marquarette Fendrer of Lafayette. Traders and commissioners from Englewood and Chicago inspect area strawberry crops. Dallas Saryer plans telegraph study after strawberry season. Lizzie Corey of Chesterton visits Mrs. Fablar. O J Sackman in Chicago. John Brooks and Joe Brown attend the Democratic county convention at Valparaiso. Miss Ida L. Frame leaves for Valparaiso Normal. Miss Polly Sackman visits Chicago with sister Mrs. Reynolds. George Fahlar trips to Laporte. Fred Maroney visits. Patriotic entertainment planned for next Saturday June 11. Mr. and Mrs. John Brooks in Michigan City. Miss Mary Young returns to Valparaiso. Mr. and Mrs. J R Hall in Michigan City. Caspar Hollar works for Jack Diehl in Laporte. A E Frame returns from wedding trip. Chas Goodwin’s new house nearing completion. J E Hobb of Valparaiso in Burdick. Wm Wood of Jackson Center in Burdick. Henry Bedenkop to Chicago. Frost dries potato vines near Chesterton. Joshua Green of Weatville seeks a girl in Burdick. Mrs Eggleston of Jackson Center.
The Ladies' Aid Society met at the home of Mrs. Chas. Bedenkop last Tuesday.
Curative power claims for Hood’s Sarsaparilla surpasses similar products with more cures and testimonials. An advertising note promotes Ex Senator John J. Ingalls forthcoming book America’s War For Humanity, published by N. D. Thompson Publishing Co. and marketed to canvassing agents as a monumental, salable work by a renowned author.
Ninety nine of every hundred people who try Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin find it unmatched for constipation indigestion and sick headache. Ask your neighbor. Trial size 10c also 50c and 1.00 bottles. E T Scott.
Rev S P Klotz of Waterloo Ind states he suffered two decades with dyspepsia before using Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. He reports great relief after one large bottle and feels like a different person, as shared by E T Scott.
A promotional note extols the Graphophone for low cost and wide musical and vocal capabilities. It claims instant recording and playback of any sound or word, promising rich pleasure and versatile use, with a catalogue available from Columbia Phonograph Co. Chicago.
The Pioneer Limited, described as the world’s only perfect train, runs nightly between Chicago St Paul and Minneapolis via the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway. An illustrated pamphlet of scenery along the route is available free upon request with a two cent stamp to Geo H Heafford General Passenger Agent Chicago.
Special excursion tickets for home seekers to designated points northwest west southwest and in the south are offered via the Nickel Plate road on June 7 and 21 at lower rates than other lines. Ask agents. Universal Laboring Man's Touic will give you an appetite and make rich pure blood. For sale by E. T. Scott.
Children filled a church event with national colors and flowers during a Sunday program described as memorable. The program featured multiple songs, readings, recitations, and class greetings led by Rev. Stockbarger and Rev. Orahood with performances by infant and rose classes, Mrs. Matotte’s and Mr. Scott’s groups, and a benediction.
For the American Medical association annual meeting in Denver from June 7 to 12, Wa bash tickets go on sale June 2 4 and 5. Fare is regular first class plus one dollar for the round trip.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.