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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
4
A Westville Indiana weekly notes editor Mastin Onas publisher details and rates. It comments on beef prices tied to weather, American politics pages, crime, science, finance and shipping, plus local temperance battles and saloon remonstrances across Indiana counties and Jasper county politics.
An old town piece notes a single surviving oak in front of the Indicator’s grand premium list location. The tree once stood among many oaks that marked the town’s early development and now remains a lone emblem of those pioneer days.
Daniels and Smith, lawyers and notary public in Laporte Indiana, handle contested cases and probate matters with collections and insurance. They hold weekly sessions every Wednesday at Trustee Herrod's office in Weatville.
J H McLean, graduate veterinarian, has settled permanently in Laporte after leaving England. He will be found at Summerfield's Livery and offers treatment for diseases of all animals.
Fragmentary OCR legible data shows time stamps 6:40 and 7:63 pm plus 4:30 am and a trailing numeric 3384. No clear event, place, or person identified.
An advertisement asserts that people can gain four pounds daily by taking an ounce of Scott s Emulsion. It claims the dose jump starts digestion so the eater digests and absorbs normal food, enabling rapid weight gain.
An advertisement for Scott and Bowne Chemists of New York promotes a medicinal product usable in both summer and winter. It claims benefits for those thriving on it and lists a price of one dollar with availability at all druggists.
County commissioners opened bids for five bridges in Kankakee valley. John M. Danielson of La Porte won with 06 325. Michigan City and Northern Indiana Gas Co files for record a 600000 trust deed to guarantee 12005 per cent bonds. A deed copy records Pottawattamie land treaty with United States from 1835 in Center township Laporte County.
Louis Ludlow reports in the Indianapolis Sentinel that J Frank Hanly has roused Republican rivals in the tenth district as he seeks the governor nomination. Laporte friends of Frank H Doran and Hammond supporters of John Dyer fear losing bids, while Daniel Storms from Lafayette faces a conflict if Hanly is nominated for governor.
That throbbing headache could vanish with Dr King’s New Life Pills. Thousands prove their merit for sick and nervous headaches. They claim to purify blood and boost health. Only 25 cents. Money back if not cured. Sold by E T Scott Druggiat.
The notice informs qualified voters in New Durham Township LaPorte County Indiana that a special election will be held July 7 1903 to decide whether to approve macadamized road improvements petitioned by R W Hollenbeck et al The report details route scope and specifications including grading drainage and material standards and sets conditions for bids and final acceptance by LaPorte County Board of Commissioners.
The report outlines culvert construction using baked brick laid in cement with a Port land Cement lime and sand mortar mix. The contractor bears all losses and damages, must restore pavements and remove debris after completion, and follows the engineer's final decisions unless the Board of Commissioners authorizes otherwise.
The article notes Albert Link Jr is missing after a family dispute with his father near Chesterton by the lake. He is about 26 and last seen after a quarrel when he was a child. The case cites a possible sighting in Chicago three years ago and a pending estate settlement.
J A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama suffered a severe piles attack requiring hospital care and turpors after remedies failed. Bucklens Arnica Salve stopped inflammation and cured pain, advertised by E Y Scott Druggist with 25c price.
Wednesday a commission examined Gus Bauch at the request of his divorced wife Louise Bauch who sought to have him declared insane and committed to a madhouse. The panel ruled Bauch sane, casting doubt on the motive and raising questions about future confinement prospects.
Mrs S H Newson of Decatur Alabama describes three years of severe stomach and bowel pain with near death, then credits Electric Bitters with an immediate improvement and complete recovery. The tonic claims to aid liver kidney stomach and bowel issues and is sold for 50 cents by E T Scott Druggist.
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