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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1899
Page
2
Obituaries over ten lines are noted in this issue. Obituary poetry costs ten cents per line. Professional cards priced at five dollars per year or three dollars per six months. The paper published every Thursday in Westville Indiana. Subscriptions one dollar and eighty cents per year in advance. Advertising rates available on application.
A local voice warns Michigan City that allies of dubious leaders and rival Laporte haters threaten the harbor town. The piece cites historic industry and unity as foundations, laments a hybrid court, and fears a Waterloo ending if misled by false prophets and regional rivals.
A historic enmity in Laporte County is used to frame claims that a woman’s achievements could save or doom her community. The piece urges readers to reject propaganda and superstition, urging citizens to rise as promoters of progress or face catastrophe.
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co, Toledo proprietors. Endorsements from local wholesalers in Toledo attest to trustworthiness. Cure taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Also promoting Hall's family pills and testimonials free.
Mrs Charles Goss of Remington Indiana declares Hood's Sarsaparilla a vital family tonic and restorative. The ad touts its unmatched record of cures and claims Wood's Sarsaparilla also never disappoints for impoverished blood and health restoration.
The legislature approved a Buros introduced measure increasing Superior Court Judge Tuthill’s pay from 22 500 to 33 000 annually and raising Porter Lake circuit Judge Gillett’s salary by the same amount. La Porte circuit Judge Richter’s salary remains 2 500. The boosts reflect heavier caseloads in Tuthill and Gillett circuits.
Grip can be broken in one to three days by Down's Baxter prompt use. Baxter's Mandrake Bitters claimed to expel grip poisons from the blood regulate the bowels strengthen the nerves and impart vigor. The seller guarantees results or refunds. For Sale by E. T. Scott.
Nicholas Geisen offers a variety of stove wood for sale from two miles northwest of Westville. Interested buyers should send a card to Otis for prompt attention.
A writer advises couples to greet each other warmly after a long day. Compliments on looks, effort, and children brighten moods, and affectionate words strengthen love. The piece urges consistent positive expression over restraint or coldness.
An old ad-like piece describes kidney and bladder symptoms such as back pain, frequent urination, and brick dust in urine. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a universal remedy, claiming wide reputation and easy access, and offers a free sample bottle and book by mail upon request.
The Indianapolis Sentinel recounts Friday legislative action as a partisan trio of measures—the soldiers' monument grant of 100,000, the epileptic hospital plan at Columbus for 120,000, and the Hammond superior court bill—being pushed through by a coordinated alliance. It notes vetoes, renewed passage, and forecasts of future veto-proofing, with criticism of the monument and hospital spend despite public debt concerns.
A roundup of transfers shows numerous deeds: James E. Robinson to Henry Trnoskey lot 7 in Wilders addition. Henry Hopp to Frank Hanna lot 12 in Second Andrew's addition Laporte. multiple parcels valued from 500 to 4,500 dollars involving Lincoln Cass Cass Plats Laporte and Michigan City areas. Notable parties include Emil Rosenbaum Geo Borowiak and August Norton.
Try Grain-O and ask your grocer for a package of GRAIN-O the new food drink that replaces coffee. Children may drink it without injury and adults like it. It has a rich seal brown color like Mocha or Java but is made from pure grains and suits delicate stomachs. Prices are 15c and 25c per package sold by all grocers.
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee, and coats less, with grocers selling it nationwide.
Michigan City residents outlined a long list of 1899 projects including a courthouse grain elevators to handle 30 to 40 million bushels annually Leigh Valley Coal docks two new planing mills revivification of the handle factory Lake Erie Western facilities harbor extension with funding 195 0000 and 295 000 direct prizes state prison work street railway three miles Alaska beach docks fog whistle ten miles of pavement and numerous other minor builds estimated cost one million dollars projected population 20 000 by 1900 per the Michigan City Dispatch.
Listing for a nine room residence on Washington and Ridge in Westville Indiana. Features include a large lot shade and fruit trees wood and chicken house stone walkways cistern and well and first class condition. Price 1000 dollars with one third cash and balance to suit purchaser. W M Hunter 33 Chamber of Commerce Milwaukee Wis.
Manchester man George D. Williams explains how his wife, long crippled by disease, was made free after using two bottles of Electric Bitters. The remedy is praised for curing nervousness insomnia melancholy headaches backache fainting and dizziness. Every bottle guaranteed, 50 cents, sold by E T Scott.
Seeds firm May & Co of St. Paul Minnesota offers a Giant Pansy Collection for ten cents with five packets including Improved Snow Queen Shah and Swanley Blue plus German Prize Mixed. Send names of four buyers and receive a free Horn Poppy packet and full growing instructions.
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla improves internal health of kidneys liver and bowels and provides a fair outside glow. It cites testimonials from Mrs JOE Manrthy in Ogdensburg NY and J B Emeriton in Auburn ME praising relief from catarrh and dyspepsia after using the remedy.
New piano piece titled The Pioneer Limited March composed by Capt. Fredrick Pinney of the United States Band. Published by S Brainard's Sons Co Chicago with distribution by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. Requests enclosures of fifty cents and address to Geo Heafford General Passenger Agent 595 Old Colony Building Chicago Ill.
Time table effective Nov 21 1887 lists trains including Chicago Express Readin Express Pacific er bey Mail Way Freight Lehigh Express Atlantic Express Mail and Express with crossing stop. Telegraph office daily. 63 miles from Chicago 271 43 miles from Port Huron.
Philadelphia man John Oliver recounts a near fatal illness cured by Electric Bitters after three doctors gave him up. He credits the first bottle with a clear improvement and says three weeks of use restored his health, widely advertised at 50 cents per bottle by E. T. Scotts Drug Store.
Lon McKellips offers lumber and posts and sills for barns in various sizes including 20 by 30 feet, 30 by 40 feet, with lengths of 16 18 20 or 24 feet, or custom dimensions as desired.
Advertisement for Dr. Miles Nervine claims it cures nervous prostration insomnia and grip. Features testimonial from C. E. Hackett Greene NY and offers a free trial package of Anti-Pain Pills and Nerve and Liver Pills by mail from Dr. Miles Medical Co Elkart Ind.
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