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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1896
Page
2
The Indicator published every Thursday in Westville Indiana lists subscription and ad rates with terms of 1.10 per year in advance. Obituary notices cost over 101 nes at 1 dollar and obituary poetry at 10 cents per line. Professional cards priced at 5 dollars per year or 8 dollars for six months.
A prior note states sundry accounts available to the highest bidder. It lists Hibbard Medicine Co and West subscription interests, with Dr Comba Acv and WJF aces advertising, plus Waluron Advv and Leverette Specific Co Adv.
LaPorte county Indiana Republicans and allies are urged to meet in township and ward halls on March 7 1896 to select delegates and alternates to the district and state conventions and to appoint representatives for apportionment. The county votes determine representation with 21 delegates allocated. A follow up meeting in LaPorte on March 14 designates apportionment commissioners.
An ordinance in Lincoln Nebraska prohibits tobacco use by anyone under 18 and imposes a curfew barring children from the streets after 8 PM. The piece contrasts Spanish arrogance with warnings of pride before a fall.
A editorial voice argues Uncle Sam polices wrongs while John Bull resists, recalling past shared aches. The piece accuses Britain of siding with Spain in atrocities and becoming a stench in the nostrils of fair play.
The article notes a bill in Congress to designate July Fourth as a national holiday whereas currently only Thanksgiving is officially proclaimed by the president. It explains federal offices close on several holidays by custom, not law, and discusses LaPorte county political expectations and upcoming county offices for the middle district.
Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station reports on dry seasons causing hay crop failures and examines alfalfa and kaffir corn as drought tolerant options. It notes alfalfa’s slower start, longer persistence, variable yields, and management practices for seeding, soil, fertilization, mowing, and pasturing to optimize hay production. W. C. Latta, Agriculturist.
A canvass among the town druggists shows Chamberlains as the most popular proprietary medicines with Chamberlains Cough Remedy leading throat remedies and widely prescribed by physicians. As a group medicine it is unexcelled and common for families with young children. The Kimbell 8. D. Graphic notes its effectiveness after other medicines fail. For sale at 25 and 50 cents per bottle by H. N. Nichols.
The legislature has shown enough votes to pressure Gov Matthews to call a special session to pass a valid apportionment law. The state faces a 1885 onward constitutional challenge, and party lines should not guide the governor. The newspaper predicts he will act in the state's best interest despite opposition.
One hundred dollars reward for any Ostarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. F J Cuzary & Co Toledo Ohio and West Tevix Walpine Kinnan Marvin endorse the firm and Cheney. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally price 75 cents per bottle.
Quote extols Dr. 8 C. T. as unrivaled in his field. The speaker claims the scientific world cannot match his work and is striving to understand his methods, while scientists voice wide praise.
A quotation proclaims the greatest future man will relieve suffering and extend life, reflecting a public aim or editorial sentiment on medical progress and human betterment.
A concise exhortation urges readers to abandon printed works and pursue a different path. The phrase signals a provocative stance on literacy or authority, inviting reflection on knowledge sources and conformity.
Heavy snow fell Saturday night and sleighing is good. Rev Higs preached at the Wanatah Christian church schoolhouse. Mike Williams family to move to a farm near Michigan City. Charley Hixon ill with tonsillitis. widespread sickness among children. Mrs Frank Howell recovered from membranous croup. Carl Jacobson back from Georgia reporting a hard but fair country. Richard Cites married Nellie Eaton with Rev Higs officiating. end of ad for One Minute Cough Cure by H N Nichols.
The Salvation Army faces internal tensions as authorities push Kommanders Ballington and Mrs Booth to sever ties. The piece argues the Booths remain highly respected for their work and sympathy with American institutions. It notes the Army’s rapid growth and lauds the Boothes’ tireless zeal. The column ends with a local sales note for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy by H. N. Nichols.
Mrs Geo Hudson of LaPorte reports six years of left ovarian pain ended after a single treatment from Dr. S Clay Todd at 414 Jefferson Street. She had consulted many doctors with no relief before the relief on February 22, 1896.
R W Smith of 214 Mechanic street LaPorte Ind says he was deaf for 33 years then in one treatment with Dr S Clay Todd of 414 Jefferson street LaPorte on Friday February 21 regained ability to hear ordinary conversation. He signs his statement February 23 1896 describing his boilermaker trade.
Loran Keen of New Buffalo Michigan writes that after visiting Dr S Clay Todd at 414 Jefferson Street La Porte Indiana on February 21 he rapidly improved. He states the burning lung pain lessens and he gains strength. he even whistled a tune on February 25 1896.
Mrs Curtis reports dramatic improvement after treatment by Dr S Clay Todd at 414 Jefferson St LaPorte since February 11. She says bloating and numbness vanished, breathing eased, skin and hands no longer swollen, and she has regained strength and can move in bed at night. New Carlisle, Indiana.
A sand collapse on West Fourth street buried the Blair Homestead rear end and wrecked the house. Firefighters investigated the alarm from box 15 at Franklin and Market, found no fire, aided in removing furniture, and no one was injured though the house was a total loss. The tenant was Hazel Sumpter.
Mrs. Will Scott organized a two hour programme with pupil performances assisted by Mr. Pennel Mrs. George Craft Mr. Chase and the Mandolin Club. Carrie Clayton Clara Ponsier Ella Garwood Eva Bulhm Dan Shaw and Maud Barnes featured in duets songs and dances. Audience wished for a longer concert and praised Mrs. Scott as an influential teacher.
Michigan township resident Fred Fenne had won a $523 verdict in circuit court against the Lake Shore road but the jury findings and new interro gatories under a new law prompted the court to set aside the verdict and render for the defendant. The report also notes an Otis crossing collision injuring a team and rider with broken ribs.
Galien Michigan shows a strange pattern with many widows within a half mile count twenty four. The widows are described as pretty and well off while the town reportedly has no widowers bachelors or old maids.
CHRIST. SWANSON reports improved vision after Dr. Clay Todd treated his eyes at 414 Jefferson Street LaPorte on February 27. He notes the fog lifted and his sight became clear near LaPorte Indiana March 3, 1896.
Mr G Caillouette a Beaversville Ill druggist reports Dr King s New Discovery saved his life after influenza left him near death He tried many doctors and was told he could not live He used three bottles and recovered fully He offers free trials at Scott s drug store.
More than fifty families moved into Newton and Jasper counties hoping to lease 160 acre farms from a eastern syndicate. Victims paid 20 dollars upfront for leases that described swamp land under water two to twelve feet deep. The scam exploited advertisements promising very low rents and a supposed agent seeking tenants for 70,000 acres, causing widespread hardship as cold weather sets in.
For cash, a six room house on North Street formerly owned by Mrs Dils. To be removed before April. Contact WM Terwilliger.
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