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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
2
Entry lists publication details for a Westville Indiana weekly paper. It covers pricing for obituaries and professional cards, ad policies, and submission deadlines noting Wednesday noon for publication and that items must reach the office by then.
Reports compiled by the state board of tax commissioners detail a six year rise in corporate property valuations totaling 10 902 175, a record increase not previously seen. The board resumes July 14 to hear further protests as corporations seek fair treatment and the burden on other property is discussed. A Lincoln funeral train visit is described with a solemn public gathering, processions, and a banner arch with portraits and the pledge Though dead yet the speaking.
On June 24 the Old Settlers association picnic at the fairgrounds will mark its thirty ninth annual gathering. Dr I A Store will deliver the day’s address and the Patton Post quartet will provide vocal music. The program features readings, reports, addresses, and songs as old residents recall days past and enjoy a sociable afternoon.
The county commissioners approved a franchise for the Goshen South Bend and Chicago Railway to construct overhead and underground crossings on about ten county roads. The line must meet 1 percent grade on approaches, provide drainage, and ensure underground viaducts at least 14 feet high and 16 feet wide, with overhead bridges 16 feet wide and railings. Signatures by W P Miller J A Terrey and LU Nord noted.
John James and John Adams, both about 22, went canoeing on the Kankskee river. Their old rowboat capsized near shore. Adams survived after holding on to the boat while James, unable to swim and exhausted, disappeared. James belonged to the M. E. church in Le Crosse and was a noted Epworth League worker. The body was recovered the next day.
David McKellips born February 16 1835 in Bredford Us spent most of life on the family farm in this township. After retirement for health he died last Sunday at noon in his home. married Adelaide E Dingman December 22 1859 they left nine children and nineteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral at M E church Tuesday at 2 pm with E L Scott sermon, burial at Door Village Cemetery.
T H Wells of Wellsboro at age 73 seeks his son George Wells who vanished about three years ago after borrowing $100 from his father. Despite hardship and lack of crew, Wells continues the search nationwide, offering a reward or until death ends his life.
In Fedors Tennessee C V Papper reports severe lung hemorrhage and throat ailment. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery with instant relief and rapid healing after failing to respond to other doctors. He says in three weeks he could return to work. Guaranteed cure for coughs and colds. 50c and 1.00 at local sources. Bottle offered free.
An OCR fragment mentions a wall or stick item and a numeric reference. The readable lines hint at a small notice or brief, but lack clear names, places, or actions. Details remain uncertain due to incomplete text.
A fragment from the Pittsburg Dispatch notes an unwritten rule that a fare paying passenger is entitled to a seat. The Chicago Record-Herald mentions burglars stealing from banks in the past year, noting outsiders commit the thefts. Other items include a joke about Windbag and a classroom exchange with a strict teacher in Smith’s Weekly.
A terse translated line from Transatlantic Tales notes a household dispute over money with a question about prior arrangements before marriage and a closing word of peace.
An old newspaper ad promotes Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer and Co as a cure for kidney and bladder trouble. It claims both men and women suffer, urges readers to send for a free sample bottle and pamphlet, and lists Binghamton New York as the company address.
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