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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1899

Page

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Sleep Restorative Nerve Remedy Promises Relief

An advertisement extols Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as the ultimate cure for insomnia and nervous weakness. Letters from W H Heath Staunton Va and Dr M O Burkholder Staunton Va praise its effects on nerves, epilepsy, hysteria, and heart-related anxiety. Free trial offer includes accompanying pills and liver products from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.

Miles M. O. Burkholder Staunton G. A. Hettler E. Mason St Jackson, Mich Miles’ Nervine Dr. Miles Dr. Miles Medical Co Elkbart Ind

Gleason Station Gossip From The Indicator Reporters

Charles Booth of Chicago visits his mother Mrs. Rachel Booth. Miss Etta Zahra was in the City last Thursday. Prison guards searched for the escaped prisoner amid muddy roads Thursday evening. Miss Sackett of Winship school plans to attend the teachers meeting Friday and Saturday. James Dysard Jr and wife visited Edwin Booth’s family midweek. Miss Effie Stalanaker visits the City. Wm Witte sold his team to a City buyer Sunday.

George Booth Chicago Rachel Booth Etta Zahra

Community Notes From A Flooded River Area

The report mentions high water and local visits. Mrs Keys returns from San Pierre after nursing her daughter and grandson with measles. Miss Sophine Bream has scarlet fever. Mr Wm Scott and friends from Crawfordsville are on a hunting trip. Capt Keys travels to San Pierre. D M Spacer visits J W Gross. Ed Dykman went to Crawfordsville and back. Huntington party was cut hunting and last seen seeking Huntington.

Mr. Wm. Scott Crawfordsville P. Hayden Wilders D. M. Spacer J. W. Gross Ed Dykman Huntington

Weatville Teachers Attend Institute On Saturday

The article notes the school teachers attended a Saturday institute in Weatville. New trustee H B Herrold and A B Miner were present, with social visits among local families mentioned. Mentions of residents like Gaylord Jessup, Chas Baird Sr, Emma Cathcart, Florence Cathcart, Axiel Palm, and Mrs. Henry Cole appear, along with plans for summer residence and work near Joa Norris's and Michigan City.

Weatville H. B. Herrold Chas. Baird Sr Emma Jock Cathcart Florence Cathcart Axiel Palm Bride Joa. Norris's Mr. Palm

Local notes list many visits and health updates

S S Davis is ill. Tony Rapp and wife visited relatives. Dr Warren traveled to Laporte on business. Miss Hattie Tausch returned from Michigan City. Martin Solner returned to work in Michigan City. Miss Mammie Rohl visiting Warren. Miss Hannah Witte back from Michigan City. Miss Clara Rapp in Laporte. Gower and Cleon Burner attended an institute at Westville. Father Radroitzkavitech recovered from illness. Edward Wilkenson moved to Makanda Illinois. Miss Ethel Burner hosted friends. Wade’s family took over for Ed Wilkinson. Tickets for a good wheel available from Mrs Shelley. Mrs R Fredericks home from Chicago visit. Miss Jennie Rotzien attended L O T M Lodge in Michigan City. Robert Walkinson’s sister visiting. Harry Rappi improving after tumor removal by Dr Warren.

Hattie Tausch Michigan City Martin Solner Mammie Rohl Warren Hannah Witte Clara Rapp Laporte Gower Cleon Burner Westville Father Radroitzkavitech Edward Wilkenson Makanda Ill Wade Ed Wilkinson Shelley R. Fredericks Chicago Jennie Rotzien L. O. T. M. Lodge Robert Walkinson Harry Rappi

Union Mills Community Notes Highlight Local Moves and Health

Aker family plans to reside in H L Cumming's cottage with C E Aker and Mrs Charity Aker moving in. Thomas Allison buys the old Starett farm and will move soon. Mrs C A Shook returns from Michigan. Carrie Bailey ill with pneumonia. Learn improving. James Miller travels to Chicago for cancer operation. Rev E S Smith resigns due to ill health after twenty seven years. business meeting to act. Rev C A Shook attends funeral of Mrs Janette Wells. Shook returns with Geo Wells.

Guesa A. J. Aker H. L. Cumming C. E. Aker Charity Aker Thomas Allison Starett Farm C. A. Shook Michigan Carrie Bailey Learn Jamcs Miller Chicago E. Smith Smith Laporte Janette Wells A. C. Church Shook Geo. Wells

Pleasant Valley Social Roundup

Will Boyd travels home from South Bend due to his father’s illness. A surprise party honored Fred last Tuesday at L Grievwank’s home with twenty guests, late refreshments. Edward Oschard visited Hamlet over the weekend. frequent trips noted as a young local returns. Visits and greetings noted among the Barber and Wellman families and several local residents visiting kin or hosting guests.

Will Boyd South Bend L. Grievwank Fred Edward Oschard Hamlet Edward D. M. Barber Hattie Walkerton Sarah Richardson Mrs Denison Columbus Ind

Local Notes Stir With Weddings Moves and Business

Mrs Ed Stipp visits Ohio to see a seriously ill sister. Mrs Chas Mann and Mrs Felix Flitter with a newborn daughter. Leo Gross and Clark Bunnell go to Chicago to buy library books. Two young people likely to marry soon. Families plan to move to Tennessee where Lewis Atwater prospers. Dr Bowman helps a river suit before Squire Bunnell. case postponed a week. Penn Railroad builds a coal dock and water tanks nearby. land sales boost town activity. A woman’s bid for land to lay pipes and dam raise stirs tensions. Herman Conitz and family set Mandan as their new home.

Leo Gross Clark Bunnell Chicago Tennessee Lewis Atwater Bowman Squire Bunnell Penn R. R Herman Conitz Mandan N. D

Door Village Notes on Travel and Visit

Mr and Mrs J Watson have returned from a trip to California Mrs Levels and son of Michigan are also mentioned in local arrivals and departures notes.

Sunday School Prepares for Easter Services

The M. E. Sunday school plans Easter activities with a quarterly meeting set for next Sunday evening March 26 at the usual place.

M. E

Pleasant View Community Notes and Upcoming Moves

Rev Forrester preached at Pleasant View. Fred Whitcomb and Otto Blake plan to go to Colorado this week. Thomas Watts exits the dairy business at month’s end. Claus Lenburg rents Bill Bell’s farm for the year. Silas Stewart and Myron Brown build a barn for Mr Hicks. Mrs Cynthia Bryarly visits Chicago. Elgie Austin is very sick with the grip. Dr Ryan of Valparaiso will build a spring barn on his farm. Pleasant View sewing circle met at Mrs Thadias Forbes last Thursday. County canvassers urge tomato planting for Crocker canning factory next summer. Mr W T Brown makes maple syrup. Mrs Gordon has been very sick but is improving.

Forrester Pleasant View Fred Whitcomb Otto Blake Colorado Thomas Watts Claus Lenburg Bill Bell Silas Stewart Myron ‘Brown Mr. Hicks Cynthia Bryarly Chicago Elgie Austin Joseph Austin Ryan Valparaiso

A Book on Cage Birds for Profit and Pleasure

A detailed pamphlet offers over 150 engravings and a lithographic plate illustrating Fancy Canaries, with full information on song, breeding for profit, care, diseases and remedies for cage birds, plus parrot talk tips, aviary construction, and stocking guidance. Mailed for 15 cents by Associated Financiers, 400 N 8th St Philadelphia.

Associated Financiers N. 8Rd St Philadelphia

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offer Reward

One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co Toledo props. Endorsed by Wist Truax and Waupine Kixwan MaRvin wholesale druggists Toledo. Cure is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Price 750 per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills praised.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Props Toledo F. J. Cheney Wist & Truax O. Waupine Kixwan & MaRvin O. Hall All Druggiata Whall

Woman Preacher’s Misfired Brickboard Sermon Snafu

An exchange notes a city tale where a woman preacher in a church aimed a Bible at a faithless husband. The deaf mute man stood firm as others ducked behind seats. observers later recalled a similar brick-throwing event involving a hen to explain the dodge.

Coormon Dodgers

Dr Miles Pain Pills Help Slavery End In Illness Tale

A Manchester Michigan man George D Williams recounts his wife suffering five years with inability to move in bed and credits Electric Bitters with her recovery after two bottles. The ad promotes a remedy for female diseases nervousness sleeplessness headaches backache fainting and dizziness with a 50 cent price and a church fundraiser mention for March 31.

George D. Williams Manchester Mich E. T. Scott

East and West Options on Nick el Plate Line

The Nick el Plate line offers through trains to New York and Boston with sleeping cars to Boston and direct connections at Chicago for westbound travel. Passengers enjoy modern day coaches luxurious sleeping cars and unexcelled dining cars.

Nickel Plate Road New York Boston Chicago

Hood's Pills Are Prepared From Nature's Mild Laxatives

Hood's Pills are described as made from natural laxatives, promoted for their mild effect and reliable efficacy. The text suggests a gentle, trustworthy preparation method, emphasizing aimed relief and safety.

Lumber and Posts offered for Barns by Lon McKellips

I will furnish lumber and posts and sills for barns sized 20 by 30 feet with options of 16 18 20 or 24 foot lengths or 30 by 40 feet with 16 18 20 or 24 foot lengths or any dimensions desired.

Lon. McKellips

Ladies undergarments on sale in Laporte Davidson Porter's shop

Advertises cheap women and girls undergarments and nightgowns with prices 15 cents and 39 cents. Mentions largest and cheapest line in Laporte, Davipson and Porter.

Childs Laporte Davipson & Porter

Trade notice for horse team and harness assets

Auction style listing offers 10 horses with 4 double harness sets 8 single harness sets 12 surreys 2 hacks 11 three seated rigs 7 cutters and a lumber wagon plus a bob sled wood rack robes and blankets. Will trade for stock real estate or cash. Inquire at this office.

Buckfin Arnica Salve Offer For Skin Ailments

Buckfin Arnica Salve promises relief for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped skin chilblains corns and all eruptions with a money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box sold by E. T. Scott.

E. T. Scott

Wood For Sale Near Westville by Nicholas Geisen

Nicholas Geisen announces fine stove wood for sale two miles northwest of Westville. Send a card to him at Otis for prompt attention.

Nicholas Geisen Westville Otis

Grain-O described as nourishing coffee substitute for children

An advertisement touts Grain-O as a grain based drink for children replacing coffee. It claims Grain-O tastes like coffee but costs less and is sold by grocers in 15 and 25 cent sizes, promoting health benefits through regular use.

Editor’s Life Saved by Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy

An Illinois editor recalls a near consumption scare in October 1894. After trying local medical care he used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and reports immediate relief and full lung recovery following three bottles. Forsale by E. T. Scott.

Chamberelain Chamberlain Edwards the Review Wyant Forsale E. T. Scott

Some Rare Pansies Offered by Messia May & Co

Seed house Messia, May & Co. of St. Paul Minnesota offers five rare pansy varieties in a Giant Pansy Collection for ten cents in coin or stamps. Includes Improved Snow Queen Shah Swanley Blue German Prize Mixed with over 500 seeds. Free Horn Poppy packet if four referrals named. Also offers 30 packets of vegetables for one dollar with a free three blade cattle knife. Free illustrated catalogue on request. Mention this paper.

Messia, May & Co St. Paul Minnesota

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Guarantee Promises Refund

E. T. Scott offers a money back guarantee on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. If two thirds of the contents are used and customers are not satisfied, they will receive a refund. The remedy is described as the best for lagrippe and cough and said to prevent pneumonia.

E. T. Scott

Remarkable Rescue by Dr King’s New Discovery

Mrs. Michael Curtin of Plainfield Indiana was told by her family physician that she was hopelessly consumed with lungs doomed to illness. After six bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery she felt well and recovered, restoring her health and energy.

Michael ‘Curtin Plainfield Wells Nora

Also Mentioned on This Page

DR. Mills Heath Fon du Lac Wis Getaway City Hall Block Aporte Kreidler Continental Limitedt Baoreer Voy Atlantic Express Boston and Chicago Express Buffalo and Continental Limited E. 1. Crossner Pttes T. Anewet Fearx J Neranager Cuas H. Rockwell E. N. Strragnson Jackson Place Indianapolis Meeqree Tenn Tupelo Oise Antica Gleason Station Sophine Bream Capt. Keys San Pierre the Kid A.B. Miner Waterford Wm. Garwood South Band Mishawaka Gaylord Jessup Henry Cole Merrick Baird Mr. Wagner Mr. S. S. Davis Tony Rapp Dr. Warren Ethel Burner Union Mills Hanna Ethel Barber Lulu Spahr Knox Herbert Blackman Jess Weat Martha Keil Minnie Mitzner Wanatah Ira Wellman James Steele Carrie Redinbaugh Ed Stipp Ohio Chas. Mann Felix Flitter Lord Door Village Washington Township E. S. Smith Hood’s C.I. Hood & Co Lowell Mass
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