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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1904
Page
1
A Russian born man Julius Krazewski married near New Carlisle. They traveled to Russia with passports and first papers. With war on and conscription, he is drafted for three years and possibly longer, leaving his wife distressed by the grim wartime demand.
A warning that a minor cold can develop into pneumonia and that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy helps prevent this progression. The ad notes the remedy is pleasant to take and carries the claim that it always cares. Sold by E. & Scott.
The board of parole at the prison north met Friday with forty applications awaiting action. The further parole of Rev. William S. Elingshaw did not come before the board. It is understood his case will be reviewed by the state board of pardons when it convenes in Indianapolis on March 22.
After a severe rheumatism attack, John Blount fully recovers following treatment with Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The liniment relieved his pain after doctors in Monon Indiana failed to, and it is sold by E. T. Scott.
Montpellier girl Miss Kittle O'Brien wins the kissing prize for best answer to To Kiss or Not Kiss in the Muncie Star. Her prize piece Different Kinds outlines many kiss types from Dickens peck to the lovers kiss, noting the passion that upholds matrimony.
A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana reports years of severe lung trouble with many hemorrhages. After ineffective treatments he used Foley's Honey and Tar and claims his lungs healed and he now feels sound. He urges its use for advanced lung disease and cold complications. Refuse substitutes. sold by E T Scott.
Goshen eighteen year old Miss Firestone is accused of robbing Imperio of $50 on an Elkhart South Bend interurban car. She claims she was lured to Chicago to be shown the sights but faced pressure to work as a prostitute and to bring her companion a payment. She says the robbery charge was a ruse to force her back to Chicago.
LaGrange Georgia resident P A Danforth suffered six months with a running leg sore before Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it in five days. The ad claims it treats ulcers wounds and piles and guarantees a cure. Only 25 cents. Sold by E B Scott druggist.
Dewey misses Ada Brooks and Pearl Bart. Mess took dinner with Winnifred Herrold of Westville. Mrs. Leo Glutz ill with Dr. Kelly attending. Cory Henton and wife visited her parents John and Mrs Herrold. Dora Herrold visiting Mrs. Standiford. Gusta Baird returns from visit to brother Charles in South Bend. Edith Garwood visiting relatives. John Glutz started work for Mr. Taylor March. A gang repairing Long Distance Telephone Line staying with Mrs. Chris Herrold. Davidson family and son visited Bartmese. Libbie Geist visited parents Jessup. John Medaris traded horses. horse on mail route refused work. Frank Herrold hosted young people for phono graph selections. Wise of Laporte buying logs. Tella Medaris listed as sick. Charley, orphan from last summer with Cole, now with Burlingame near Waterford, ran away and may be sent to reform school.
Advert claims Foley & Co Chicago originated Honey and Tar for coughs and lung relief. It warns against imitations and urges asking for Foley’s Honey and Tar noting its mild laxative effect, absence of opiates, and safety for children and delicate persons.
The township trustees of the county met at Laporte on Monday to consider matters. They decided to hold country school graduation exercises at the various high schools and common school graduation at Hall's opera house in Laporte on June 4. Examinations are set for April 16 at Laporte Union Mills and Wanatah and on May 21 at Laporte and Hanne.
State's Attorney Collins dismissed several long pending cases including embezzlement and larceny charges as he clears the circuit court calendar. Preparations move toward federal court trials in Indianapolis for Justus H Collins Walter Brown and Brodrick amid numerous counts and witnesses from Elkhart.
An ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pills claiming eight hour laws ignored by tireless workers and promises relief from indigestion biliousness constipation and other stomach and bowel ailments. Available for 25 cents at EE T Scott's Drug Store.
June illness strikes Mrs Politsin as pleurisy. Mrs J G Moher recovers after lagrippe. Fred Rapp travels to Wanatah but is deemed too small for a farm job. Martin Otloski foreman contemplates firing workers due to scarce work. Mrs FE Stevens of Chicago visits on business. Vernie Henry, 17, dies from quick consumption. Mr and Mrs Henry Walford welcome a baby girl. George McCord known as Spot returns from Michigan City with an auto cap. his car arrives next week. Driving tips warn motorists to pull over when roads are good for safety.
An advertisement claims deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and catarrh. It asserts local applications fail, promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 prize for uncured cases, and urges readers to request circulars from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
Advert ises California Prune Wafers as a soothing bowel cleanser. It promotes 100 wafers for 25 cents with directions to ask your druggist and claims nature's cure for all bowel troubles while urging prompt use without pain or inconvenience.
Republican voters in Lake Porter and Laporte counties are called to meet March 26 1904 at Valparaiso Indiana to nominate a candidate for judge. Representation is based on votes for Daniel Storms in 1902. Laporte and Porter delegates vote March 19 1903 and Lake delegates March 21 1904 in township mass meetings.
Graded Hirth Among Home Talent Efforts reported a Friday evening program at the school house that delighted the audience. Miss Lulu Smock impressed as a youthful pianist and the newly formed orchestra received praise. Veoa Dachwald captivated with elocution and encore, while Mrs. Rhodesia Dachwald and Rev Smock drew applause. The eight piece orchestra featured Smock, Ed Smock, Yoder, Fravel Scott, J. C. Matotte, Neta Matotte and others. Attendance was strong and proceeds helped fund school supplies.
The article notes women face kidney problems linked to female-specific symptoms but warns kidneys are at fault. It lists nervousness headaches dark circles under the eyes and back pain as signs and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as restoring health, stopping irregularities, and strengthening urinary organs.
South Bend capitalists promote a method to make briquettes from Kankakee marsh dirt in La Porte County. Samuel Robinson leads the venture as soil is compressed with chemicals to produce a harder, more combustible product with higher carbon content and less smoke than anthracite.
Burdick reports health troubles as Uncle Wheeler Rich is sick with the grip. Local businessman Mike Early keeps Burdick running. Verne Henry 17 died of consumption. funeral at Burdick church and burial at Chesterton. Nelson Barnard, pioneer, dies at 74 in Economy Township. survived by family and brothers. Mary L Morris advertises sale for March 28. Several residents travel, work, or visit nearby cities. a public auction may be planned by I Zaboroski. Verney Henry’s passing follows time at Boy’s Industrial School. Louise Logman dies at 76 in Michigan City after 14 years there.
Prune wafers touted as a good investment with quick returns and no after trouble. Advertising claims 100 for 25 cents and suggests asking a druggist for purchase.
Mrs. Amy Salyer wife of Doo A Salyer of Valparaiso died March 2 after weeks of illness. Born 1833 in New York State, she leaves a daughter and husband. John Freyman, 73, died at his brother in law Claus Ruge's home in Valparaiso leaving seven children, four in Germany and three in the U S. An advertisement offers medical cure by Dr. W H Gray in Michigan City Indiana.
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