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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1899
Page
1
Local notes record visits, illnesses, moves, and events across Washington Township Morgan including health updates, new births, road conditions, school activities, and social gatherings. Highlighted items mention Mrs Garwood attends a party, a ten pound boy born March 10, and road trouble hindering travel and events.
Mrs E G Bunnell and Miss Yarger shopped in Chicago Saturday. Miss Mertie Mulloy visited Miss Maggie Willis Sunday. Miss Marie Bowen visits friends at Medaryville. Earl Osborn spent Sunday with parents. Miss Lillian Wells owns a fine gold watch. Fred Griegwank of Michigan visits his parents this week. E H Rowley made his Willvale trip Sunday night despite bad weather. Miss Agnes Denison's Sunday school class met at Miss Carrie Goff's home with refreshments and a good time. Miss Carrie Redinbaugh sick Saturday and unable to attend school. Mr and Mrs Bishop moved into the house vacated by Mrs Mills.
Fay Long sustains a broken collar bone but enjoys a sociable fiftieth birthday with relatives bringing baskets and greetings. Nearby, Mrs. Ella Flood breaks a rib in a fall, and Roy McKellips and wife begin partial-housekeeping after a visit from Harris daughters. A dance at James Hutton's ends with a reported good time as a spring blizzard surprises locals.
Geo Blessing attended the horse sale in the City Saturday. Mrs Schultz returned home Monday afternoon after a few days with her daughter Mrs Rotzéin. Miss Kreuger of Beatty Corner attended the teachers institute in the City Saturday.
The Circuit Court jury returned verdict for Mary Falconburg against Linus Falconburg after two days of trial and one hour of deliberation, awarding $200 in damages. the defendant faces one year in the county jail for inability to pay. Several cases were set for trial with dates Tuesday and Wednesday including disputes over accounting, quiet title, foreclosure, and damages.
Elkhart physician Dr J F Harris sold a 120 acre Valparaiso area farm after silver-like ore chunks appeared. Investors from Chicago assessed the site but farmers held firm on price. Locals fear the dream may vanish, while excitement over potential rich deposits spreads.
A Miami circuit court clerk Charles R Hughes of Peru Indiana praises Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as a non irritating cathartic combination. He notes years of spring use with substantial benefits and recommends them warmly.
The pastor Elder Stewart remains at the Eight Square church west of Otis for meetings. Crowds are fair despite bad roads. Services in town next Lord's day at 9:30 Bible school 10:30 sermon The Mind of Christ. Y P S C E 6:30 sermon 7:30 Cast Your Nets on Right Side of Ship. Easter Eve exercises invited. youth encouraged to attend.
Bucklin's Arnica Salve advertised as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles or no pay required and offers a money refund. Sold by E. T. Scott.
John Oliver of Philadelphia describes a near fatal illness with yellow skin sunken eyes and pain. After three physicians gave up a friend urged Electric Bitters. one bottle sparked improvement and three weeks cured him. He warns others not to fail to try them and notes 50 cents per bottle at E T Scott's drug store.
Try Grain-O, the new grain drink that comes in 15 and 25 cent packages. It mimics mocha and java in rich color but is made from pure grains and gentle on the stomach. Suitable for children and adults, it sells through all grocers.
Agents of the Nickel Plate Road provide a round trip from various Indiana points to Fort Wayne on March 29 and 30 to assist the Northern Indiana Teachers Association. The listing appears as item No 12 47 48.
The Nickel Plate road advertises low rates East or West with solid through trains to New York and sleeping cars to Boston. Direct connections at Chicago for western points and modern coaches and luxurious sleeping cars promise comfortable travel. Dining cars cater to passenger tastes.
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