Local Eccentricities and Notices From INDICATOR Otterbein
Local brief notes report Easter date, court activity, baptisms, and social events. Spasms affect H N Nichols and his son, pipe dreams of sales advertising by B F Henton, and a LaPorte bastardy case with bonds. Roy Hilton’s surprise party leads to summer jobs in Henry Illinois, while Odd Fellows discuss Chicago hospital plans and the W A C orchestra is praised for two notable performers.
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Roy Hilton
Roy
Arthur
Charley Rhodey
Henry, Ill
M. E
Jenkins
Elijah
Odd Fellow Lodges
Chicago
W.A.C
Jack Cathcart
Fiora
Cathcart
Gray
Baird
Royal Baking Powder praised in U S Gov t Reports
A long item notes U S Gov t Reports declaring Royal Baking Powder superior to all others. It itemizes various local notices, personal updates, and small community items including deaths, marriages, real estate moves, and brief endorsements from residents and local businesses.
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U. S. Gov’t
March Session Opens as County Officials Convene
The county commissioners convened for their March session on Monday. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as offering quick, permanent cures. A local farmer's wife is noted for annually shedding nails. The INDICATOR office stocks justice blanks. The Westville photo gallery will be closed next Saturday but plans to reopen Saturday March 14.
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Hood
Herald
Justice of the Peace
Westville
R. C. Houser
Royal baking powder praised in World's Fair tests
William T. Wilson, former Normal school student and Westville High teacher, won first prize in an oratorical contest at the Chicago University and earns a chance to enter the Northwestern championship. A missionary tea and educational day program by the C. W. E. M. raised funds for Bible chairs at Michigan University. Shipyard rumors surface as a Dispatch investigation confirms probable construction this summer. The Rogers residence burned near town. insurer coverage noted. Dairy industry talks push local plans. creamery prospects cited with 8 percent dividends and high milk throughput.
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Valpo
William T. Wilson
Normal School
Westville
Chicago University
Northwestern
Ladies of the Christian Church
Michigan University
Ann Arbor
Beaver Dam Social Hop Brings Pleasant Evening
A social hop at Mr. Hanson's on Tuesday featured music by Date and Roy McKellips. Nelson Sellers moved to Hanna and Adam Saturday settled in the vacated home. Fat stock watcher Gaylord Jessup of Westville seen in town. Estella Brant plans Union Mills business venture. The Burns surprise dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Orange Burner raised funds for a dinner set. Rev. N F Jenkins led the plate and Mrs. Burner spoke briefly.
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J B. Greens
Allie Lampkin
Valparaiso
Misa Cora Bliss
Roe Hill
Dr. Martin
G. A. R. Hall
Mr. Hanson
Date
Roy McKellips
Nelson Sellers
Hanna
Orange Burner
N. F. Jenkins
Hood’s Sarsaparilla Claims Universal Cure
An advertisement asserts Hood’s Sarsaparilla provides an unimpeachable cure for diseases from impure blood and boasts an unparalleled record of cures after other medicines failed. Hood’s Pills are said to cure liver ills biliousness jaundice indigestion and sick headache.
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Hood
Umbrella Flirtations in Rainy Etiquette Nuggets
A brief humorous note explains umbrella symbolism during showers. Leaving an umbrella signals disdain for it, buying one implies honesty, trailing one shows danger, lending marks foolishness, pairing cotton with silk means exchange, urging a friend betrays deceit, and returning an umbrella is never done.
Not to be Trifled With from Cincinnati Gazettn
Cited warning on cold dangers and the need for prompt treatment citing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective. Advertises 25 and 50 cent bottles sold by H. N. Nichols.
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Cincinnati Gazettn
H. N. Nichols
Editor Seeks Syrup Pepisin Supply for Dyspepsia Relief
An editor from Campbellsburg Indiana claims Syrup Pep sin helps his stomach and asks to carry the ad at the named price. He has used two bottles and reports the remedy greatly aided his dyspepsia, expressing a desire for more.
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Campbellsburg
Ind
T. Scott
Graggist
Cure For Headache With Electric Bitters
Electric Bitters claimed as best remedy for all headaches providing a permanent cure. It tones the bowels aiding habitual constipation and is urged for a fair trial. Large bottles 50c in Scott's.
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Scott
Supreme Court Upholds Valid Coin Tender in Train Incident
The Supreme Court ruled last week that a man refused passage because a conductor would not accept an old worn silver dime could claim 3315 and costs awarded by New Jersey courts. Chief Justice Furer said silver coins retain legal tender status while bearing the semblance of a coin.
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United States Supreme Court
New Jersey
Furer
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Praised by Illinois Man
William Gilbride of Assumption Illinois writes that Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is the best remedy for stomach troubles. He says he never felt better and urges every family to keep it on hand, claiming it does more than is claimed.
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William Gilbride
Assumption
Caldwell
E. T. Scott
Advertised Letters for February 29 1896 Westville Ind
List of uncalled letters in the Westville Indiana post office for the month ending February 29 1896. Ladies Anna Sallar. Gents Frank Adams Buck Bailey Frederick Donnan. To obtain the letters call at the post office. Ellen Livingstone postmistress.
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Westville
Ind
Frank Adams
Buck Bailey
Frederick Donnan
Ellen Livingstone
Dewitt’s Little Early Risers Cure Dyspepsia
A repair of a languid liver with Dewitt’s Little Early Risers is recommended. The ad notes the little pills cure dyspepsia and constipation and is signed by H. N. Nichols.
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Dewitt
H. N. Nichols
Public Sale Notice Near Westville In March 1896
The undersigned will offer at public sale at his residence two miles south of Westville on Saturday March 7 1896 at 10 o clock a m the following items including 3 heavy draft horses 1 or more mules 1 driving horse 9 dairy cows 3 chickens 1 Champion binder 1 Osborn mower 1 corn planter 3 corn plows double cultivators 2 iron drags 1 riding plow 2 breaking plows 3 wagons two wide tire 1 double buggy 1 single buggy 1 hay rake 1 corn cutting machine full fat hedge knives 1 nearly new hard coal stove and other household goods Terms over 5 credit 7 months with note approved security waiving valuation and appraisement laws 6 interest if paid when due 5 or less cash due removal after settlement Mrs John Tuley Lee Logan Auctioneer
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Westville
Osborn
John Tuley
Lee Logan
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Porter County
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Pinhook
Eva Culberteen
Thomas Thompson
Hammond
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Elinor Hannon
Keots
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L. Bagger & Co. Atty’s
Washington
Martha Herrold
Turpie Rogers
Davis
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Harvey
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Roth
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Anna Sallar
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