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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1898
Page
2
Pleasent township calls for treasurer. a pledge to veterans
A Republican voters message from Pleasant township Porter county urges careful consideration of county treasurer candidates. It highlights two contenders Finney and Maxwell, noting Maxwell’s Civil War service, disability and call for nomination. It pledges Pleasant township to support Maxwell at the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Township
Porter County
Finney
Maxwell
Indiana pensions rise as state leads in payouts
Pension Agent Leighty reports Indiana now pays out over two and a half million dollars per distribution, ranking fourth in total pensions and fifth in pensioners with about 65 000 beneficiaries. Last fiscal year saw 68 213 pensioners drawing 1 550 900 70 annually, while the average pension tops all states at about 16 dollars a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighty
Indiana
Dayton
Ohio
Colfax Statue Fund Push Moves Forward in South Bend
Gen Lew Wallace of Crawfordsville will pay tribute in South Bend on March 15 to the late Vice President Schuyler Colfax. The Commercial Athletic Club launches a campaign to raise about 10 000 dollars for a Colfax statue in the city. Wallace leads the initial fundraising effort, and Rebekah lodges nationwide are urged to contribute their mite toward the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Lew Wallace
Crawfordsville
Schuyler Colfax
Commercial-Athletic Club of
Colfax
Wallace
Free Pills Offer From H E Buck Co Chicago
Public notice advertises Dr King s New Life Pills claiming cure for sick headaches and liver troubles and invites readers to send their address to Chicago company for a free sample with persuasive language typical of early 20th century patent medicine ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.E. Buck Co
Chicago
Dr. King’s
Fortes Circus Kingsbury and Local Happenings
Local notes report Fortes Circus Kingsbury starting in Michigan near the first of April and making a future home there. An oyster supper at Forester's building draws crowds despite rain. Mrs Craft updates her home interior. Community members hunt wild waterfowl. An unnamed man with no hair is mentioned. Ladies Aid plans extra Friday meeting for Mrs Decia Weiler. A child at James Henderson's has scarlet fever. Cottage prayer meeting held at Wilcox home. Miss Mabel Chase hosted birthday dinner. A box social at Travis school Friday aims to acquire new library books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Munis Og
Forester’s
Ed. Craft
Ladies Aid Society
Decia Weiler
James Henderson
Wilcox
Morgan Notes on Social Calls and Meeting Postponement
The Morgan column lists visits by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marks in Hanna, Frank Tilden surveying near Stillwell, Carrie Redinbaugh with Ida Moyer, and Edythe Cannon with Agnes Wilson. Teachers attended Wanatah institute, Jim Rosenbaum from Thomastown visited, and Mrs. D. J. Gross hosted guests. The North Star literary society meeting was postponed due to last Saturday's storm with a debate on whether a handsome but slovenly housekeeper profits from neatness. gathering at the North Morgan school house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Marks
Hanna
Frank Tilden
Stillwell
Carrie Redinbaugh
Ida Moyer
Wanatah
Edythe Cannon
Agnes Wilson
Jim Rosenbaum
Thomastown
D. J. Gross
Henry Cannon
Hubert Rinehart
Union Mills social notes stray into La Crosse plans
Mr E G Howe spent Sunday with his wife at her mother's home and they will begin housekeeping in La Crosse next week. Miss Carrie Franklin of Laporte returned home from visiting Mrs Frank McClane. C B Teeple, once with J G Schweitzer, left the undertaking department for St Pauls Minn. Mrs Dowd of Laporte spent Tuesday here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G Howe
la Crosse
Carrie Franklin
Laporte
Frank McClane
B. Teeple
J. G. Schweitzer
St. Pauls Minon
Monay
Dowd
Burdick Gossip Reports Illness and Local Happenings
Trustea Hall is reported quite sick. Calvin Cassler suffered a leg injury in an axe incident near Kouts. Ed Morgan bought cattle locally. Mrs. Emily Booker to sell farm implements and stock on the 22nd. Chas Weiseman will move to Westville to work as a bartender. Polly Sackman was sick last week. John Bedenkop plans to move his family to his brother Henry's farm this summer. Alf McCarty tested a horse for distemper. Mrs. Cory from Chesterton visited Mrs. Fahler. Bert Cotton leaves the New Burdick store this week. Ralph Miller of Valparaiso Marble Works visited for monument orders. S. S. Morris traded a young horse for a cow last week. A church social is set for March 24 at the M. E. church. A dance was a failure due to bad weather. Miss Eva Cain left for Wisconsin to visit her uncle. Mrs. John Brooks is improving from a cold. John Sackman traveled to Chicago last Tuesday. A runaway incident occurred last Monday involving Walter Frame and Frank Frame near the depot. The wagon loosed a trace and horses ran away past ist store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trustea Hall
Calvin Cassler
Kouts
Ed Morgan
Joe Frelich
Chicago
Emily Booker
Chas. Weiseman
Westville
Lew Miller
Polly Sackman
John Bedenkop
Elkhart
Henry
Alf McCarty
Dr. Cory
Chesterton
New Burdick
H. Kilmer
Dave Cassler
Michigan City
Eva Cain
Wisconsin
John Brooks
John Sackman
Walter Frame
Frank Frame
Local Social Notes Mention Visits and Relatives
Etta Livingston travels with her mother Mrs Geo Dee. Anna McDowal spent Saturday and Sunday in Laporte. Miss Cadds Payne of Lepore visited her parents Mr and Mrs Charley Payne Sunday. Mr Claus Peterson went to Chicago to see his sons Axel and Carl Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta. Livingston
Nist
Geo. Dee
Anna McDowal
Laporte
Cadds. Payne
Lepore
Charley Payne
Claus ‘Peterson
Chicago
Axel and
Carl Peterson
Rumored Marriage in Valparaiso After Quiet Ceremony
Rumor says Owen Price and Florence Beach wed in Valparaiso last Saturday. Price teaches at Jackson Center school and is a studious young man. Beach is described as a fine young woman, and friends wish them joy. Marie Kelso, living with aunt Mrs. Jacob Link, returned to Michigan last Friday amid March weather and bad roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Kelso
Jacob Link
Michigan
Owen Price
Florence Beach
Valparaiso
Weather gloom, residents and local shifts in Beaver Dat
Rainy weather casts a dreary mood as Mrs. Kate Standiford and others venture out. Westville visitors include Mrs. Lydia Reed and her daughter with Uncle David McKellip’s family. Several residents relocate or recover from illness, while farming and carpet weaving resume in brisk spring activity. A Hot Springs visitor searches for his brother in law G Rouse near Westville, after traveling three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Standiford
Lydia Reed
Westville
David McKellip
John Rhem
Adam Soliday
Kingsbury
Roe
Adam
Dave McKellips
Chicago
Janesville
Wisconsin
Lon McKellips
P. Williams
Klondike
James Flood
Roy McKellips
Dan Hibba
Pin Hook News Notes and Local Tidbits
Friday visitors Thos Garwood Jr and Thos Jr passed through on the way to Michigan City. Several locals shared visits with Chas Garwood and family. Weather: muddy roads and welcome sun after a dreary winter. Granddaughter welcomed. wood cutting planned. street walkers contest teased with prizes.
Community Notices On Sympathy and Local Visits
The Friends of Mr Irwin and family express heartfelt sympathy. Warren Cole of Chicago was buried at Westville Cemetery after relatives attended his funeral. Will Lamb visited relatives on Sunday, while Conry called on kin. Mr Maxwell and son were in LaPorte Saturday. Gusta Wagner has gone home. Friday evening social at Pin Hook school house. girls bring boxes. Grandma Martin is on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin
Warren Cole
Chicago
Westville Cemetery
Will Lamb
Conry
Maxwell
Son
Laporte
Gusta Wagner
Pin Hook School
Martin
Longtime South Chicago businessman Warren Cole dies at 80
Warren Cole born in Washington county New York moved with family in 1855 to this area. He worked farms near Black Oak and Crown Point before jewelry business in South Chicago. He lived in South Chicago for eight years and lost his wife four years ago. Survivors include two daughters and five sons. Funeral held at M E Church with Westville Masons assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monrose
Dearborn
Cole
Colberts Drug Store
Washington County
N.Y
Zina
Rachel Cole
Orr
Avery Freeman
Here
Warren
Elizabeth Pinney
Black Oak
Crown Point
Lake County
South Chicago
Mary Freeman
Englewood
O'Dell
Hobart
Ind
Charles Cole
Frank Cole
O'Neil Neb
N. V. Cole
Michigan City
E. Z. Cole
Baltimore
S. A. Dorrans
G. A. Rosengrandt
Harbor Lodge
Kelley
Lewis
W. J. Young
J. D. Clark
Adda B. Cole
Wm. Z. Cole
Chicago
Wilbur Beecher
William Lucas Dies After Illness on Farm in Holmesville
William Lucas born December 1835 in Warren County Ohio died March 9 1898 after a long illness. He moved to Laporte County 31 years ago living on a Holmesville area farm. He married Mary Reed August 31 1856 in Warren County Ohio and had five children two of whom died. Survived by a wife a brother two daughters and a son. Funeral conducted by Rev C A Stockbarger of the Weatville M E Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lucas
Warren Co
Ohio
Laporte County
Holmesville
Mary Reed
Warren County
C. A. Stockbarger
Weatville M. E. Church
Deafness Cure Claim By Constitutional Remedies
An advertisement asserts deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It claims nine of ten cases are catarrh related and promises $100 for any case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, sold by druggists at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cnenry & Co
Toledo
Drugg*sta
Microbes Found in Towels Warned by Health Official
Valparaiso Messenger reports Dr Harry of the State Board of Health warns of a towel bound microbe breed called escapualltiterizes locoolligand iflora. The description notes distinctive corkscrew third claws and aggressive intrusion into the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Doc
Harry
Board of Health
Memorial for Mrs Sarah Irwin Departed March 9 1898
A memorial note from Clinton and New Durham township teachers expresses condolences to Mrs Sarah Irwin’s family and thanks the late Mrs Irwin as mother of teacher Mable Irwin. The resolution asks printing in Westville Indicator and sending a copy to the family. Signed by Florence Doolittle Effie Austin Harriet King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton and
New Durham Township Institute
Sarah Irwin
Mable Irwin
Westville
Resolutions of Westvilles Ladies Home Library on Mrs Irwin
At a special meeting on March 15 1898 the Ladies Home Library Association of Westvilles adopted resolutions praising the late Mrs Sallie Belt Irwin. They offered sympathy to her husband son and daughter and noted the loss to society and community. The resolutions were to be published in the Westville Indicator and entered into society records. Mary L Fravel Virginia A Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Home Library Association of
Westvilles
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Endorsed By New York Merchant
A New York City businessman Mr Jas Hadfield of 350 West Street verifies that Dr Bull's Cough Syrup is an excellent remedy for cough cold and hoarseness and recommends it to all who need such a household medicine. The product is sold everywhere for 25 cents.
Allen's Foot-case advertised for tired swollen feet
An old saloon advert promotes a powder to shake into shoes to cool feet, relieve swelling and heat, ease tiredness, prevent sweating and blisters, and soothe corns and bunions. It claims quick comfort and lists shoe stores and a mail order address for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Imateiul
Ve Nuy
Bucklin’s Arnica Salve Advertises Guaranteed Satisfaction
Bucklin’s Arnica Salve promises to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped skin chilblains corns and eruptions with a full satisfaction guarantee or money refunded. Price 25 cents per bar. Sold by E T Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklin
St. Louis store range push expands into Lake and Porter counties
The Crown Point correspondent reports ten representatives from a St. Louis store and range house are active in Lake and Porter counties. They sell a range for 69 taking notes, cheaper hardware dealers offer 35 to 45. This effort has been ongoing in the state and may reach LaPorte residents soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Point
Hammond News
St. Louis
Lake
Porter
Laporte County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tassinong
Indiana Pensions
Union
Es ‘Fortes Circus
Union Mills
Kid
Thos. Garwood Jr
Thos. Jr
John Garwood Jr
E. Lamb
Hiram Martin
Lina Cummings
Dollie Posten
Lulu
Chas. Garwood
Will
Alec Williams
Laura Laurence
Tom Baird
J.N. McCurdy
H. H. Martin
Philander Baird
Grandpa
George Garwood
Mr. Cattron
James Tollerton
Otis
O. K
Tillman Jessup
Gerry Gamberling
John Forrester
P. Lodge
Hood
Com
Florence Doolittle
Effie Austin
Harriet King
Mary L. Fravel
Virginia A. Williams
Slicx
Ralph Hixon
Ansley
Wau - KE - Maugh
Green House
Wanke
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