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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1904
Page
1
The Chicago and South Shore Railway advertises hourly departures from Michigan City on even hours. A 30 minute ride reaches Pine Lake for vaudeville shows. Connect with all Monon trains for Sporte.
Three fine colored naps each 14 by 20 bound in convenient reference form. The Eastern situation shown in detail. Issued by the Chicago and North Western Railway. Mailed on receipt of ten cents in stamps to A H Waggoner 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago Illinois.
An elderly veteran named Black dies at Marion soldiers home. Five women come forward claiming lawful marriage and apply for his pension. Officials face a quandary determining rightful beneficiary among the claimants.
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is praised as the dependable pleasant remedy. It is especially valued for summer diarrhoea in children and credited with saving many young lives each year. For sale by BE. T. Scott, druggist.
The state board of agriculture released the premium list for this year’s state fair to be held September 12 to 16. Races run Tuesday through Friday with top purses of 1000 dollars for the free-for-all pace and the Rex Americus on Thursday and the free-for-all trot on Friday.
R A Gray a resident of Oakville Indiana reports ten years confined to bed with kidney disease. He says only Foley's Kidney Cure, after initial failure by top doctors, brought relief and calls it a God send. Product sold by E T Scott.
The body of Andrew Lundquist, a Harvey hunter swept into Lake Michigan last fall while duck hunting with two companions, washed ashore near the South Bay hotel at Indiana Harbor Friday. Though unidentifiable, three dozen shells and $80 on him revealed his identity.
Dr King’s New Life Pills claim to swiftly relieve sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and improving health. The advertisement notes a 25 cent price and a money back guarantee if not cured, with E. T. Scott as the local druggist selling them.
State board Secretary Harry informs city and county health board members they must inspect schools next winter to ensure cleanliness. Pupils will be examined individually to reduce contagion risk and spread within schools.
An advertisement urges households in remote areas to stock Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns cuts and wounds claiming it’s the best on earth and available for 25 cents at E T Scott’s Drug store.
The Rosebud Reservation lands are open in July with full details on registration drawings climate homestead requirements and maps in a pamphlet New Homes in the West from the Chicago and North-Western Railway Passenger Department. Send a 2 cent stamp for a copy or call any ticket agent.
Robert R. Watts of Salem Missouri writes that five years of kidney disease left him frail until he tried Foley's Kidney Cure. He says after less than two bottles he was completely cured and now feels sound and well. The product is sold by EK T Scott.
Testimony from T. J. McFarland Benterville says three years of bronchitis ended after using Dr King’s New Discovery. The remedy is claimed to cure lung and throat troubles including consumption pneumonia and grip. Sold by E T Scott druggist with three bottle free trial and prices 50c and 1.00.
An advertisement offers a hundred dollar reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists F. J. Cheney Co. Toledo owners and endorsements by West & Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin Toledo wholesalers. Cure taken internally and priced 75 cents per bottle with testimonials free.
Mrs Mra 8 UH Newton of Decatur Alabama endured years of indigestion and bowel trouble with death seeming inevitable. After trying various remedies she found relief with Electric Bitters, reporting swift improvement and full recovery. The medicine is promoted for liver kidney stomach and bowel disorders and sold by BE T Scott, Druggist.
A number from Quakerdom attended the Valparaiso show on Monday. Macy Barnard spent part of last week with sister Jennie Burner in Dewey. Miss Hattle Link from Chesterton visited her parents here. Edward Greening and family visited Fred Warnhuff in Jackson Center. Minnie Brewer visited Allen Barnard. Lincoln Dodd and daughter Ethel visited Union Mills friends Sunday. Mr and Mrs Chas Barnard, Mr and Mrs Frank Spurner, and Minnie Brewer spent Sunday at Orlando Barnard’s. Blanche Winters visited sister Elsie Iseminger earlier in the week.
Mrs E Ansley visits Westville friends on Tuesday. Rev Houston of Valparaiso led the Christian church service Monday evening. Westville readers urged to send updates as Burdick scribe responds. Westville people attended Valparaiso Monday for Wallace Bros circus. Robin son show comes to Laporte on July 8 and Michigan City the next day. Timothy Weed jokes shows must pay his dollar to Westville. he is often found on the front seat.
Judge Richter issued divorces and child custody in several cases including Hattie Seibert v Edward Seibert and Ida Antenrith v George Antenrith. A legal separation was granted to John F. Eberline from Anna Eberline with alimony of 400 dollars. Other rulings warned against new trials while cases against Haskell & Barker and George Mathias moved toward appellate or continued hearings.
A LaPorte report lists John Robinsons Ten Combined Great Shows coming July 8 with varied acts including biblical scenes Solomon and Sheba, top aerialists, prize ponies and the famed clowns. Also notes July 1 Jubilee sale by Julius Barnes & Co and local lumber for sale near Westville.
The Burdice Acrobats were defeated 26 to 14 by the Otis Rag Ball Muffers on Sunday. Next Sunday the Acrobats meet the Chesterton Juniors at home. A note thanks Otis for a successful June 25 event despite Otis not aiding.
Notices report Lena Hastings of Colorado Springs died of consumption at 28, leaving father Rev. W S Hastings, mother, sister Burdette, and brothers. Funeral in Laporte Baptist church. Also Henry B Sallwasser of Michigan City died, 1844 birth, survived by widow, 1 son, 2 daughters, siblings. services held. Clarence Fryer, 3, dies from alcoholic poisoning near Michigan City. References to local events, deeds, and people in Valparaiso, LaPorte, and Chicago.
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