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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1903
Page
1
A vendor urges merchants to advertise weekly, arguing that printed notices circulated to homes within six miles of Westville will boost customer flow. It stresses city marketing methods, consistent ads, and a focus on tangible savings to compete with urban rivals.
Chicago Police Chief O Neill criticizes modern preachers for straying from the pure gospel and losing moral influence. He argues sermons lack force, encourage lax law observance, and hinder police efforts to regulate society. He calls for fearless, Moody era preaching.
Funds exhausted leave truancy officers in doubt if they will serve without pay. A $200 1903 appropriation pays two officers, but further funding depends on county council action. Officer C G Berglund has corresponded with the county superintendent as the council considers next steps.
The Wabash By Co and Mrs. 8 D Flynn compromised the damages suit over a passage way under a trestle. The company pays $2 500 plus Flynn deeds an extra land strip and vacates the crossing. The company covers litigation costs. Witnesses from this place included B F Henton Jared Gardner and others for Mrs Flynn and Charles Cole Emerton Payne and John Wozaciak for the railway.
Danville Illinois resident N Jackson reports a daughter's terrible cough settled on the lungs. After trying many remedies, Foley's Honey and Tar cured the child. The ad urges against substitutes and notes availability at all druggists.
The Stauffer v Linenthal trial ends in reversal after a second hearing with Judge Biddle as special judge. Peter Schutz v Chicago Erie R R Co ends with nonsuit. Several cases dismissed or stricken from docket. John Gring and Dora Mount arraigned for fornication, Gring jailed 60 days and fined $10. wife to sue for divorce.
The Indiana Shiloh National Park Commission announces the dedication of the Indiana regimental and battery monument at Shiloh National Military Park on April 6 and 7 1903. A special train leaves Indianapolis on April 4 at 7 15 PM via Pennsylvania line to Louisville and Danville connecting to steamboats for Pittsburg Landing with state funded travel and hotel accommodations.
A sequence of property deeds and transfers dated 1902 1903 across Morgan and nearby townships. Names include Clark Bunnell Lesley D Stanley George Bell Oliver Chartier Cyrus Lantz Peter Okerlund Bernard Swanson John Carlson Wm Carlson Margeret Earle Deborah Gay C F Ellis Wm Vosburg Walker Fifield Bayard Wyckoff Charles Green Marion Ashton Albert Tofte Minnie Tofte Amy Stoner Wendell Lefilar and others with parcels in sections 8 9 12 13 15 22 25 28 29 30 34 35 36 and townships Morgan Liberty Washington and Portage. Total amounts range from $85 to $8000+ and cover lots farms and tracts in Westchester Lakeside Riverside and other additions.
Mrs. O Burner bought two W R C quilt tickets in Beaver Dam and Union Mills, gifting to her son Frank and daughter Lulu who won the quilt. Local sightings include Earl Martin visiting Chicago, Mrs Mal Standiford and Waldo visiting Valparaiso, and Mrs Chas Kalies returning from Roy McKellins. A tense note describes a wagon upset near D McKellip’s barn with Mr Geist unhurt. Neighborly birthdays and illnesses, sugar camp work, and Knox’s visit for rehearsals complete the day’s community rundown.
Moré Riots stress not the main danger. overwork and insomnia threaten collapse. Electric Bitters praised as the remedy for liver and kidney disorders, nervous tension, and malaria germs. Sold by E. T. Scott druggist for 50 cents with guaranteed satisfaction.
P. A. Danforth of Lagrange Georgia suffered a six month running sore on his leg. He writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days. Claims it is the best salve for ulcers and wounds with a guarantee. Sold by E. T. Scott, druggist for 25 cents.
A new piano piece by Felix Ostmann promises rich harmony and charming melody. It is accessible for players at any level and can be bought from music dealers. The Lyon & Healy publication in Chicago lists a price of 60 cents.
Mrs S Geiger of Dankertor reports taking many medicines for stomach trouble and constipation but sees best results from Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by E T Scott.
Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds and bronchitis and asthma and croup and whooping cough and hoarseness and bronchial troubles and pneumonia and la grippe. For sale by all druggists.
Bigelow notes a shift in weather as farmers begin plowing and oats sowing. Mr. Tolsom moved onto a local farm. Wanatah area roads improve after being nearly impassable. Reuben Freer and Henry Fowler visit relatives. Mack Eaton to farm Slocum place next year. Mrs. Jacobsen plans to move to Brook Lad after selling property. A stolen horse and buggy were recovered by S P Howell after being taken Friday night. owner Mr Arnold of Wheeler, Indiana, pursued the thief, who remains at large.
Wanatah residents report Mrs Jabez Hammersly of Knox visiting friends this week. A son was born to Mr and Mrs William Dittman on March 15. Robert Wojabo of Chesterton visits relatives in town. Clarence Kuss, Wanatah, has taken a bank job in Hammond and left March 16 to begin work, planning to return after school to graduate. Several children are out of school.
A Westville student named Robo O. Griteer has been chosen with the support of Representative Oru to pursue entry to the Annapolis training school. Described as a promising, well educated youth from a good family, he will undertake preparatory studies at Laporte and Valr Normal before entering the academy’s four year program.
Mrs. Watking of Pleasant City Onie recalls pneumonia and a terrible cough that worsened until Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption was tried. The boy recovered and is now sound and well. The ad touts the medicine as the only sure cure for coughs, colds, and lung diseases with a trial bottle offered.
An old ad promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming to restore color and vitality. It asserts the pills gently arouse lazy organs to improve digestion and head off constipation. Priced at 25 cents per box.
The Hoosier state adopts changes to hunting regulations. Squirrel season runs January 1 to August 31 with a ten dollar fine per squirrel and an open season for ducks and waterfowl from October 1 to November 10 for license holders. A broad list of birds and game remains forbidden with penalties up to two hundred dollars and possible imprisonment. Photo requirements for licenses and travel restrictions for nonresidents are added, with a twenty four thirds limit on shipments of game out of state. rail shipments face penalties for violations.
A large shipment of new Nall newspapers has arrived at Scotts, stocked for customers seeking the latest editions and local coverage.
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