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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1897
Page
2
Westville Indiana weekly issue with editor and proprietor Cuas E Manrix lists terms at $1 yearly in advance. Advertising rates available on application. Obituary poetry priced per line and professional cards offered. Public notice of publication date and reader attention to advertisements.
The Havana correspondent for The London Times casts doubt on Spanish success in Cuba. He argues Weyler cannot subdue provinces, rebels remain entrenched, and the rainy season will worsen conditions. He notes economic strains, rumored troop withdrawals, and the island's resistance despite official reports.
Members of the Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodge gathered in Westville for a memorial procession and grave services. The procession featured regalia, flowers, and speeches led by Ton. G. Hogate of Danville, Past Grand Master, followed by graveside rites and floral tributes to nineteen deceased brothers and sisters marked by a simultaneous D. of R. ceremony.
The initiation and degree fees are set to drop to 810 by the grand lodge. The local lodge is expected to reduce its own fees accordingly. In the afternoon Mr Hogate spoke to the Rebekah lodge praising their work and appearance. Dinner was served by ladies of the M K church in the Cattron building to good attendance.
Testimonials extol Hood's Sarsaparilla as honest accounts of cures that are claimed to be permanent even after other medicines fail. The text asserts confidence from users and promotes Hood's Pills as a necessary companion.
J M Closser of LaPorte begins peppermint oil production on his Kankakee marsh farm, a pioneer northern Indiana venture with acreage to grow from about fifteen to ten to fifteen acres. Roots from Michigan grown origination Japan, trays 6 inches deep, 30 inches apart, distillation yields oil priced 75 cents to 1.25 dollars per pound.
More curative power is contained in Hood's Sarsaparilla than in any other preparation. It costs the proprietor, the jobber, and the consumer more, and its quality is higher due to greater preparation skill. It has a record of more cures and higher sales, with thousands of testimonials proving it actually cures and permanently cures diseases.
The LaPorte Herald reports the perjury case against Mrs. Skip Reddington of Valparaiso will not go to trial. A telegram from Porter County Prosecutor Heard says the case will be dropped in circuit court next week. Judge Gillett's refusal to fund Nessus payments caused the abrupt dismissal, with county costs around 3500 already spent.
Advert says Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin praised as cure for Constipation Indigestion and Sickheadache. Trial size 10c also 50c and 1 dollar bottles. E T Scott endorses product for public trial.
About twenty five milk shippers from Union Liberty Jackson and Washington townships in LaPorte county gathered at the courthouse on Saturday afternoon to decide action regarding shipments to a Chicago firm that recently took them in. The firm owes farmers in the county around $4 000 currently.
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City was told she had consumption with no hope but two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her. Mr Thomas Eggers of San Francisco suffered a dreadful cold near consumption and, after one bottle, was cured in two weeks. Free trial bottles at E T Scott’s Regular size 50c and 1.5. WANTED A good sale?
Wool raisers are urged to call before selling as H B Herrold announces he will pay the highest market prices.
Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves painful swollen feet and corns. It soothes hot tired feet and makes tight shoes feel easy. Sold by druggists and shoe stores, or by mail for 3 cents in stamps. Trial package free. Address Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy NY.
LaPorte County held a large graduation Saturday with 140 graduates from township schools. Hall’s opera house was packed for diplomas, speeches, and student recitals. Field day followed at the city park with prize results announced for running, jumping, hoops, and egg races among numerous township and high school participants.
Instructions describe urine sediment as kidney disease indicator and urges using Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root to relieve back and urinary symptoms. Claims include cure of pain, frequent urination, and scalding, with sample offer from Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
A Constantinople gentleman explains tests for genuineness in oriental rugs. Genuine Turkish stitches stay firm. pulled stitches reveal imitation. A dealer’s test involves burning with a live coal to see if colors resist scorching, signaling authenticity.
The Account National Convention Young Peoples society of Christian Endeavor will be in San Francisco from July 7 to 12, 1897. Wabash tickets on sale in Westville, Indiana at 26.50 with selling dates June 29 to July 3. Final return by August 15. Returning rate same as outbound. For details visit the ticket office.
Charles Pinkerton, on trial for murder in LaPorte, cut his throat in his cell with a steel fragment from a shoe. He was brought into court barely alive as an affidavit for a continuance was prepared. Judge Biddle granted a June 21 continuance.
The Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias moved its meeting from June to October. Appropriations increased for the grand chancellor to 3125 a month and reduced for the grand keeper of records and seal to 2400 a year. Otto Kirk received a golden jewel from Booneville lodge on retirement. George Powell of Indianapolis named grand instructor.
Sunday morning Baptismal service sermon and Holy Communion to be held. Evening service features a Children's day program. Children's day service scheduled for New Durham Sunday afternoon.
At the Christian church last Sunday evening the Sunday school presented a lively program enjoyed by a full audience. The item list included greetings, prayers, songs, recitations, a chorus, drills, and remarks by Rev. Hoover and Mrs. Mutotte's class, finishing with All Praise to Jesus.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Dugney & Co. swears as senior partner that his Toledo firm will pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A L Gleason witnessed December 6, 1886. Cure claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
The Wabash Railway announces round trip tickets from all stations to Toronto for the event from July 1897. Tickets are sold at a single fare for the return trip. For details contact any Wabash agent or connecting line.
On June 13 the B and O will sell excursion tickets to Chicago Illinois for one dollar round trip. A special train departs Alida at 7348 a.m. For details contact a B and O ticket agent or B M Austin general passenger agent Chicago Illinois.
Over the last two years the creamery industry in South Dakota has grown to 119 creameries and cheese factories. Four times as many creameries are needed, and farmers seeking a free listing of current locations and other livestock farming details should write to Geo. H. Deathford, General Passenger Agent, C. M. & St. P. Ky, 410 Old Colony Bldg., Chicago, IL.
Why pay rent year after year and lose the farm to the landlord when you can buy a good South Dakota farm with the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway nearby. Prices run from 5 to 10 dollars an acre with easy terms and a share of this year’s crop. Write H. F. Hunter immigration agent for South Dakota at 295 Dearborn Street Chicago IL.
Assessor A Williams lists farm acreage for wheat corn oats rye barley and potatoes, plus timothy clover and seed yields. The record includes livestock counts mules horses cows cattle pigs and sheep, with a note that a Continental Insurance Co policy paid in full after May 22.
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