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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1900
Page
1
County correspondence covers winter storm impacts on rail traffic and streets. It reports on various local residents travel in and out of town, church and public figures movement, a critical take on imperialism and a critique by Jeremiah, plus a Indiana statistics bureau study detailing Marion county’s five year livestock counts and values, with county rankings for horses cattle hogs and sheep and per square mile valuations.
Eugene Beach returns from Michigan with health not improved as roads prevent pupil attendance. No school held at the brick school house last Thursday. Mrs Marine burial occurred last week. Mrs Urbans convalesces from severe illness. Ben Cramer starts duties Monday for Abe Hermance. Clara Baker visits friends in Valparaiso. Ice harvesters busy in locality. Jacob Hermance to occupy Weidler mance property in spring.
A pie social will be held at the Bogue school house on Saturday evening March 10 with music from Valparaiso and a school program. Everyone cordially invited by Mabel Southwick, teacher.
Public sale at 10 a m describes twenty head of cattle including steers heifers milch cows and brood sows plus shoats work harness plows harrow seed corn and various farm tools. Terms include nine month credit on sums over 35 with note and security and 6 percent interest. all under cash on small amounts and no removal until settled.
The Vindicator editor reports two rapid relief cases from Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for rheumatism in the shoulder and thigh joint. In both instances two applications with rubbing provided instant and substantial relief, allowing sleep without pain. Sold by E. T. Scott.
A Texas Exchange piece narrates a Kentucky man famed for feuds and violence. He hunts, drinks, and fights while his life teeters between danger and doom. A cyclone and a coroner’s ploy punctuate a saga of blood, betrayal, and ancestral vendettas across Kentucky.
A man named C. F. Collier of Cherokee Jaws endured a brutal assault that left his back severely pained and unable to stoop or sit without cushions. He credits Electric Bitters with a dramatic recovery, claiming restored health after suffering kidney trouble and blood impurities. Available for 60c at E. T. Scotts.
A London Mail clipping claims Russian war era coats and cowhide overalls for British troops were lavishly supplied, with sealskin caps and fur gloves, but a Balaclava storm and sunk ships left most such items absent. The writer, present with troops, praises bravery while blasting the government’s neglect and questions a political push for Indiana politics.
An old药 style advertisement promises to cure Ls Gelppe in two days with Browno Quinine Tablets. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee if it fails. E W Grove signs each box and the price is 25 cents.
A narrator recalls passing Vicks flower farm in Das Patch New York with vast pink and white strips of asters. He praises Vick's Daybreak and Purity as leading varieties and urges readers to write James Nicks Sons in Rochester New York for the Garden and Floral Guide describing the new seed selling departure and planting wishes.
George W. Waitt of South Gardiner Maine reports severe cough cold and grip. He credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with relief after one bottle and commends the medicine's honesty. Sold by E T Scott.
The state versus Sophia Froh began Monday amid a long county feud between Froh and Rosenstreter factions. The jury returned a not guilty verdict. Addie C Sayles of Clinton township filed for divorce from William Sayles alleging inhuman treatment and abandonment.
Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. L. Gleason records this on December 6, 1886 in Toledo Ohio. The remedy is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
Tickets go on sale at the Wabash Depot on February 5 and 20, March 6 and 20, and April 3 and 11 in 1900, for trips to the same territory as 1899 with first class fare plus 2 dollars for the round trip. A special 9 cent rate to Chicago is offered. Contact E. I. Crossley, agent, before buying.
Advertises a two story modern house on a lot with 20 acres of prairie land. Includes barn corn crib wood house two wells new cistern cellar fruit trees and inventory of outbuildings priced at 2600 with quick sale urged. Inquiries at the office.
J. R. Garrizon, cashier at the Thornville bank in Ohio, credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing his severe lung trouble after a bout of illness. He says the medicine is the best for cold or lung problems and keeps a bottle on hand. Trial bottles are free at E T Scott s drug store.
Reduced round trip rates are in effect to Hot Springs Arkansas, touted as a government endorsed health resort. The notice invites readers to contact local ticket agents or C. S. Crane in St Louis for particulars and an illustrated information book.
The author argues that God’s word should be freely shared with all, not restricted by price or gatekeepers. He cites scripture urging personal study to gain salvation and condemns hoarding of spiritual knowledge, urging practical, inclusive outreach to the thirsty. The piece also notes community reception of an Odd Fellows event and plans for an orphanage project in Knoightstown.
Ranick Hamilton of West Jefferson, D. suffered 18 months from a rectal fistula and was told he would die without a costly operation. He reportedly cured himself with Bucklen's Arnica Salve, advertised as the best remedy and a sure pile cure, priced at 25 cents a box at Scott's drug store.
A farmer with toothache visits F. P. Herrold and, with the aid of a makeshift dentist, receives a quick extraction in the shop’s rear room. The tale notes no solicitation of such services by Mr Herrold and asks readers not to reveal where they saw it.
An ad claims a sallow complexion signals liver trouble and touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for clear skin and rosy cheeks. The product is sold for 25 cents at Scott’s drug store.
Sale at 164 tooth steel lever drag implements. cornp plow single and double shovels. stubble and sod plow. Location listed as Mrs Andrews residence. Described items imply a local auction or sale of farming gear.
Westville to Chicago line planned for this summer linking Westville Michigan City Chesterton Hebron and Valparaiso. John Kalmorgan of Mill Creek missing since last Thursday his wife asks Laporte police for help. He bought a ticket for South Bend and has been away unusually long. He is 21 and wore gray hunting coat hip boots. William Kutz of Laporte injured Sunday night falling while undress ing breaking a leg. doctor suspects a diseased bone. Katz, 63, Civil War veteran described in report. Rumor that marriage licenses without stamps illegal denied by Washington ruling stamps not required. Mortgage exemption cut La Porte taxables by 134,140 in 1899 total county taxables 223,995,195 down 151,221. Exemption net 22,194,065 for the state. Sleety weather noted with two feet of snow last week forming drifts. thaw Sunday then heavy pellets Monday. Lilly Lohse of Valparaiso, 10 year old died from pork trichinosis. two other children ill but likely to recover. Lohse related to Hohman family with three afflicted children. Meat came from a relative. Railroads partner with government forestry division to raise timber on waste land. plan aims for tre es and poles. profitability expected in about ten years.
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