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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1898
Page
5
A patriotic poem by T. C. Harbaugh printed in the Ohio Farmer venerates American ideals. It extols national unity from Maine to the West, honors Washington and Valley Forge, and celebrates freedom, peace, and the flag from sea to sea. It lauds lawmakers, soldiers, and citizens under a shining banner.
A fragmented extract describes a child Tod and a narrator reflecting on responsibility and care. Tod grows sleepy early after promises to keep a sister safe and to help with chores, while family dynamics show affection and a sense of belonging among siblings.
A boy narrates a Fourth of July misadventure as he and friend Billy chase a missing sister Ted. After a train scramble from Harristown to New York, a conductor helps, and Ted is found safe with their parents at home. The tale ends with mother noting signs of improvement in James.
A Chicago Journal recounts Feargus O Connell kissing a duchess instead of his wife in the ventilator gallery of the House of Commons before a prison reform debate. The incident spurred calls for a proper ladies gallery to avoid future mix ups.
A Washington Star note critiques a modern Burns edition noting his playful verse shifts toward pathetical tones rendering his humor more serious. It highlights the edition's attempt to cast Burns in a somber light beyond his renowned mirth.
A riddle spoken by numbers One Two and Three describes a long smooth red object on the ground. They discuss using it for a Fourth of July cracker and plan to take it home to scare Four with a fright.
A brief quip from the Chicago Record recounts a numeric fable where Four overhears a fuse being lit and watches One Two and Three fall in shock, while Four stays unscathed and pleased. The playful verse underscores luck and misfortune among numbers.
In Frankfort Indiana the Fowler National Bank sues Mrs Nellie Stevens to cancel a 4800 dollar certificate after a 5000 missing deposit dispute. The bank alleges she is an expert swindler and seeks to prove immorality and swindle assistance from a Leadville Colorado bank. The case draws wide attention. Also Franksfort taxpayers nervous over 40000 tax for a railroad never built, after 1886 litigation and a 1878 vote. The circuit court seeks mandamus to force collection, reversing a Supreme Court ruling.
Princeton Indiana June 25 John W Hudspeth alias Dr Williard charged with criminal assault on a feeble minded girl in this city escaped from jail and was recaptured at Sedalia Missouri and again escaped from Sheriff Murphy before being arrested at Fort Wayne Indiana Hudspeth is described as an all around grafter making the arrest important.
Lafayette Indiana marked the eighty seventh anniversary of the Tippecanoe battle at the battlefield site. Thousands attended the exercises with Rev Dr Wilcox delivering the address from Trinity church. Plans were made to raise funds for a monument on the field as soldiers’ graves were decorated with flowers and flags in a patriotic program.
William Simmons 26 a farmer north of Princeton Indiana was killed when a mule dragged him after he was thrown from horseback. The animal ran through a field over stumps and fences while the rider’s foot remained caught in the harness.
Jeffersonville Ind June 22 belief grows that Nelson Darkis who grew ill on a Dinky train Saturday night and died in the telegraph tower at Jeffersonville Junction committed death by his own hand He had threatened to end his life before and on Saturday night kissed his little girl saying his troubles would be over
A baby son of Harry Weisman in Lawrenceburg Indiana fell head first into a 1000 gallon oil tank while peering inside. Rescued almost immediately in an unconscious state, he was kept hospitalized for several hours as two physicians worked to revive him.
Wabasa Indiana June 21 Wheat harvest started Monday in many parts of Wabash county the earliest on record. About ten percent of the wheat is ready for cutting though ripening is rapid and will keep up until July 1. Acreage is about ten percent larger than 1897 with crop condition better than last year.
IndiaNapolis June 22 The prohibition state committee met here and elected officers: Chairman Homer J. Hall of Franklin, Secretary Edward W. Clark of Indianapolis, and Treasurer F. McWhirter of Indianapolis. Grain Elevator Destroyed in Maxwelton Four thousand bushels of corn burned with a loss of about $5,000 and insurance of $5,000 in Royal.
Shelbyville Indiana June 22 the Shelby county board of commissioners awarded the 11 room cottage project for the State soldiers home at Lafayette to Wm F Wilson of Shelbyville after six bidders ranged from 2599 50 to 5100. The home houses about fifteen soldiers and construction will begin immediately.
John E. Smith a deserter from the United States army was arrested at Mt Vernon Indiana after enlisting three months ago in the 52nd Iowa regiment. The 20 year old confessed he was homesick and would rather die than return. The incident occurred near Evansville on June 22.
Rockville Ind June 22 Wm Cox an aged resident of Union township was judged to be of unsound mind and taken to the insane hospital He is the father of Mrs Mannie Keller who was implicated in the Clara Shank murder years ago in this county
Geo Condare surrendered to Indianapolis police claiming to be wanted in Boston for embezzling funds from the Bay State Ice Co. He left Boston May 2 and says he is tired of dodging the police.
The following Indiana post offices will become money order offices July 5 Ashersville Clay county Foresman Newton county Linkville Marshall county Quaklandon Valley Mills Marion county Powers Jay county.
Col. James H. Hallowell ex congressman from Kansas and Loyal Legion member dies at sister's home in Crawfordsville Indiana after a Friday illness. He was a western political figure with strong ties to veteran circles.
A petition filed in the circuit court on Friday asks for the appointment of a receiver for the Sherman Wall Paper Co in Evansville Indiana. Over 50 000 dollars is involved in the action.
James Lehr aged 14 was arrested in Brazil Indiana and jailed after confessing to burglarizing Herr s drug store Sunday night and stealing a roll of money He had earlier faced a suspended sentence for burglarizing the Halil Milling Co money drawer.
Mrs L L Groves of Thornton descended stairs at home carrying a lamp. The lamp broke, clothes caught fire, she suffered severe burns and died four hours later.
Inpranatoris Indiana June 25 The Republican state committee on Friday fixed August 33 and 4 as the state convention dates Albert J Beveridge will probably preside
W B Moss for the Evansville Telephone Co won a franchise from the board of public works in Evansville Indiana. The action was granted on June 21 according to city records.
In a household inventory scene a careful husband shows his wife a very large fireworks piece. She asks if it is a sky rocket and he begins to unwrap the wrapping paper, pondering the strange object.
Window glass workers from Anderson Muncie Marion Gas City Frankton Alexandria and Arcadia met in Etwoop Indiana on Monday evening and organized a stock company to build a cooperative factory.
Charles H L Murphy of White county was nominated as the Democratic candidate for representative for White and Pulaski counties at Willuximac Indiana on Friday in June 1925.
Shelbyville Indiana June 24 drug firms J B Messick and Ensminger and Schroeder are in a wine war. The result is that rich grape juice has sold for 11 cents per quart.
Koromo Indiana June 22 Frank N Stratton of this city was nominated on the forty eighth ballot by the Republicans for prosecuting attorney of this district.
A clipped item from InpraNAPouis Indiana dated June 20 notes Governor Mount appoints a official. The fragment shows a Sunday entry referencing an appointment action by the governor.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat article explains torpedo rays as ancient electric storage fishes in Cuban waters. It notes their powerful yet nonlethal effects on humans and ships, compares their batteries to Leyden jars, and lists related species like catfish and electric eel.
The article notes the vast difficulty and expense of refueling battleships at sea, detailing the dangerous coupling of warships with colliers, the need for seasoned crews, and the high costs versus dockside coal transfer. It cites the St Louis and Harvard spending over 50,000 dollars in four years to move coal from colliers to bunkers, with sea transfer costing about double.
A young civilian asks a congressman if he could obtain a commission in the army. The congressman questions the fit, and the civilian proposes a captain’s commission as an option. The exchange ends with uncertainty about suitability.
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