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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
1
Aged in Porter county debates favor macadam over dirt roads with a push for a stone road in New Durham. Proponents argue all weather reliability boosts farm profits, lowers taxes long term, and spurs urban advances like electricity and rural delivery.
William E. Miller a paroled inmate from Rush county was arrested by Sheriff E O Craft in East Chicago on forgery charges. He allegedly forged farmer William Powell s name on a 73 note and sold it in Laporte. Miller formerly ran an insurance business and had held Powell s signature to obtain a note. Prosecutor Breece filed circuit court charges. Miller claims a deputy forged the note.
A Goshen area man blamed late hours on an unhappy home life. The wife, reacting the next day, rearranged the parlor with sawdust, tables, and a spread of glasses, bottles, cheese, crackers, and beer, awaiting his return. He left again, puzzled by the setup and stayed out later than ever.
Otterville Iowa resident Daniel Bante reports asthma relief after using Foley’s Honey and Tar. He notes several cures failed until this product provided immediate relief and urges others to try it. Sold by all druggists.
The Mallory case ended with a guilty verdict for second degree murder. Judge McArthur sentenced Josephus Mallory to life imprisonment after the jury returned the verdict and the defendant declared his innocence. He was moved to Michigan City on the 2:30 interurban car.
Fresh testimonials claim Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds is unequaled. A Benterville Virginia man states three years of bronchitis ended after using the remedy. It is said to cure lung and throat troubles including pneumonia and grip. Trial bottles free with regular sizes one dollar and five hundred milliliter bottles.
An 19th century style advert warns readers with kidney or bladder trouble to use Fouleys Kidney Cure, claiming it positively cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases and noting availability from all druggists.
About twenty landowners along the Joliet road between Weatville and Laporte met with Hobart & Western Electric President Wight at the Thomas House to discuss routing the line. Wight said right of way exists from South Bend to Laporte and noted plans to build to Weatville and Valparaiso if local support and donated rights of way materialize. A five member committee was appointed to gather population data and secure a sixteen foot private right of way, with a report due in three days.
The article argues two years of rapid build out and favorable finances will yield a near perfect electric rail network in Indiana within five years. Rival firms seek routes and franchises as major trunk lines shift focus from local traffic to long haul transcontinental growth.
A notice from KE T. Scott's Drug Store urges families to stock Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns cuts ulcers and related injuries described as a remedy best on earth sold at two cents per tin in remote areas.
The Dispatch reports a harrowing sequence centering on Lewis Fearch, his wife, and their five month old infant. The wife, daughter of former justice Griffin, endured a turbulent past ending in marriage to Creviston, a 75 year old inmate. their child died soon after birth. Creviston later shot at Goldberg during a dispute and served prison time. Mrs. Creviston has remained an asylum inmate since.
Citizens along north Pinhook road push for the electric line citing engineering and groves as benefits while south route residents argue for higher freight and passenger patronage. Landowners resist options, seeking a simple 16 foot right of way and a fair per acre valuation across eleven miles between La Porte and Westville.
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is advertised as a universally dependable pleasant remedy, especially valuable for summer diarrhoea in children and credited with saving many lives each year. Sold by E. T. Scott.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm marketed as an antiseptic liniment claims to heal cuts bruises and burns without maturation. Sold by T. Scott with emphasis on rapid recovery and quick relief in the home care setting.
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana writes of ten years bedridden with kidney disease. He sought top medical help but found no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended. The remedy is sold by all druggists.
An Oklahoma settler toiled through drought and heat in 1889 and suffered severe diarrhoea until a neighbor’s single bottle of Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy brought swift relief. The cure followed within an hour, prompting gratitude and a sales note by E. T. Scoot.
The article recounts the double execution of William Jackson and Copenhaver for murder and robbery. It details the time of death, the process on the scaffold, and their final prayers and confessions as they faced the death penalty. Both consented to religious reflection before their deaths.
Grain dealers across Indiana plan to sue railroad companies for damages if out of court settlements are not reached. A Kokomo meeting last week decided to pursue legal action after seeking an amicable settlement. If no agreement is possible, numerous suits may be filed before summer.
Robert R. Watts of Salem Missouri writes about five years of kidney disease. He lost flesh and felt constantly unwell despite many doctors. After trying Foley's Kidney Cure he says he was cured in less than two bottles and is now sound and well. Sold by all druggists.
Mrs Helen L Gillett wife of Judge H A Gillett died at her home on the corner of Jefferson and College Ave of erysipelas aged about 70 years after two months illness. She leaves husband Judge H A Gillett a son Judge John H Gillett of the supreme court and a daughter Mrs Minnie Miller of Valparaiso. Funeral was held at the late home Friday at 2 p.m.
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