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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1905
Page
1
The forecast for April predicts rising coal and wood demand. Warmer conditions will bring a falling barometer early in the month, with storms and rain around April 3 and 4, followed by a cooler spell and possible snow northward. Storm periods extend mid month and later, ending with warmer weather.
The M I S C group gathered at Mrs E Payne on March 23 with roll call on current events. Mrs A Johnson shared China insights from Stoddart's lecture while Mrs K Payne presented The Victim of Acquittal. members received quiz sheets for next meeting. The next regular gathering is scheduled at Mrs V Wilkinson's home on April 9.
Advertisement asserts pneumonia danger after a cold and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as preventing attacks and strengthening lungs. Claims offer perfect security and urges refusing substitutes. Sold by E. T. Scott.
At a Valparaiso meeting last week the fair dates for Laporte Porter and Lake counties were fixed: Lake County August 29 to September 1 Porter County September 5 to 8 Laporte County September 12 to 15.
In Syracuse N Y Chas PF Lemberger tends to his injured son after a deep cut above the eye. He applied Bucklen Arnica Salve which quickly healed the wound and saved the eye. The product is advertised as good for burns and ulcers and sold for 25 cents at T Scott's drug store.
The Anti Saloon League of Indiana plans a spring launch to make Valparaiso a dry town. A.G. Humphrey, league superintendent, says raising 5000 dollars could yield 75 percent of Indiana saloons closed in a year under the Moore law. Smaller cities like Greencastle Franklin Martinsville Bloomington will close saloons soon, with Columbus Goshen Valparaiso Laporte Elkhart and Frankfort to follow before tackling larger areas.
Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the M. I church hosted an informal Monday afternoon reception for Mrs. [nda Worthly], district secretary. Friends gathered at Mrs. Hl. M. Campbell's home in Westville for a talk on their year's work. The group discussed Japan and its recent wartime victories, followed by a short luncheon.
Friday marked Miss Susie Green's sixteenth birthday with a surprise at the Green House. About thirty beaus and belles attended, enjoying a free spirited evening as Mrs. Green served a delicious collation. Miss Marie Stough of South Bend was a visiting guest.
J W McKinnon of Talladega Springe Alabama writes that after two doctors failed to help him pneumonia he began using Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. He reports relief after the first dose and one bottle cured him. It is sold at E T Scotts drug store with a trial bottle free.
A brief notice promotes H. B. Herrold's Lump Jaw Remedy claiming reliable relief for lump jaw. The ad-style item emphasizes effectiveness and universal applicability of the product.
Mayor Shultz and Councilmen Alexander and Zeb bought two horses for the paid fire department. One cost 175 dollars from C. M. Dowd and the other 200 dollars from John P. Cathcart. Both are black, seventeen hands high, aged six and seven, well broken, and sound. A next week county hunt aims to buy three more. a fifth horse will serve as chief’s and reserve.
Attorney Patte orders a transcript in the murder case of Ward Donahue who killed Armiter Northup. He plans an appeal to the Supreme Court arguing insanity to prolong Donahue’s life as higher court processes move slowly.
On Sunday morning the sermon will address The Relation of Education to the Home and to the Church. A special invitation goes to teachers and school officers. Evening topic is The Difference between Professing and Delog. Other services proceed as usual.
Caution against catarrh treatments containing mercury warns that mercury harms smell and the body. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective taken internally. Druggists sell it for a price and testimonials are offered.
The piece describes March as a shifting month with wild weather. It notes cycles from warmth to storms and mentions hail snow and ice. The tone mixes playful contrasts with meteorological extremes and seasonal transitions.
The Indiana Harbor railroad, owned by the Vanderbilts, links with major lines in Chicago and extends toward Indiana coal fields. It handles Michigan Central work at Calumet Park and transfers for lines such as Lake Shore, Pennsylvania, Illinois Central, and more. A rapid Danville extension will enable January passenger service via the Big Four to Cairo. Trainmen must know time cards for all connected roads.
The state soldier's home in Lafayette advances plans for a widows' home with an appointed architect George S. Brown and a $50,000 legislative appropriation. The north side building features two wings linked by a vestibule a large dining room and many sunlit rooms across a 178 foot front.
The Hayes expedition survivor, S. J. McCormick now U S Deputy Mineral Surveyor at Bliss Station Idaho, describes years of hip and back pain from stone in the bladder and gravel in the kidneys. After using Dr David Kennedy s Favorite Remedy of Rondout NY he was completely cured.
The Chicago and Northwestern Ry chapter from Frank H. Spearman's rail series appears in pamphlet form by the Chicago traction department. Sent upon request for 2 cents postage, with distribution details provided by W. B. Kniskern, P. T. M. Chicago.
A Honey Grove Tex man, Colonel John M Fuller, credits Electric Bitters with curing his liver and kidney ailments after family doctor failed. He reports near death before taking the medicine, which was sold for 50 cents per bottle and guaranteed to cure dyspepsia biliousness and kidney disease by E T Scott druggist.
The Indianapolis superior court began the first damages suit from the Purdue special wreck of October 31, 1903. Morris Rush of New Carlisle sues for 25000 dollars claiming serious injuries. The complaint alleges the passenger train violated city ordinances by speed and that coal car wagons were operated faster than allowed for freight trains.
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar yields quickly against lung illnesses. It asserts prevention of pneumonia and consumption from a stubborn cold settled on the lungs, sold by E. T. Scott.
An advertising notice highlights alarming deaths from appendicitis and peritonitis and endorses Dr King s New Life Pills as the cure. A Chicago resident named M Mlannery praises them for constipation and biliousness. Available for 25 cents at Scott s druggist BET.
Laporte residents, led by Judge Daniel Noyes, pursue division of a $1,000,000 estate tied to a 100 acre tract that formed Orwigsburg in Schuylkill county. Heirs Mrs. David Thrush Mrs. Jane Tilt William Miller and George T. Miller contend for the fortune while lease records of the Orwig grandparents are examined.
LaPorte county men who joined the 161st Indiana regiment seek a court of claims award of about 50 000 for pay owed from the Spanish American War period. They received 52 cents a day under federal pay but contend they are due 1.50 a day at the state rate for the interval between reporting for duty and mustering in. Attorneys Wishard Calhoun and Sizer report potential quick payment if the court awards the claim, with a decision likely within three months.
A cold should not be neglected as it can lead to pneumonia which is often fatal and weakens the lungs for consumption. Fo les'3 Honey and Tar is said to stop the cough heal and strengthen the lungs and prevent pneumonia.
The Indiana Odd Fellows home in Greensburg will dedicate its new building on May 17. The state assembly of the Rebekah degree meets in Indianapolis that day as does the grand lodge of the IOOF. Delegates will travel by special trains to Greensburg for the dedication of the $40,000 structure.
Obituary notes the death of Gen W Winters oldest son of Milton and Victoria Winters at Phoenix Arizona of throat tuberculosis. Born Otis Indiana January 1881 he was 24. He lived in Brookings South Dakota and studied law before switching to theatre management and later purchasing the Grace Hayward theatre. He worked in South Bend and Denver before selling his business and returning to relatives for a final illness. His body to be sent home for burial with his mother and brother John remaining.
John Ioman aged 22 was killed Wednesday last week at Hanna after jumping a train to ride to the section house. He was an employee of the road and was drawn under the train while alighting, suffering injuries that caused his death half an hour later.
Geo C. Rood 33 died Friday at St. Anthony's Hospital Michigan City from typhoid fever and heart trouble. A coal dealer, he leaves a wife and three sons. Funeral services were held Monday with the Masonic lodge in charge.
Mrs. Caroline Wing aged 86 died Tuesday at the homes of Mrs. Geo. C. Bair in Laporte. She is survived by two sisters. Funeral services were conducted this morning by Rev. R. A. Sanders at Salem Chapel.
Game and Fish Commissioner Sweeney arrives in a few days for a lakes survey in this county. He pursues placing fish brooders near every lake in Indiana, detailing Cedar lake near Chicago as a site and recalling a Wawasee success of 200000 bass released after a few months.
A Washington dispatch reports Congressman Crumpacker and Congressman Watson have accepted Secretary Taft's invitation to visit the Philippines in the coming summer. The party sails from San Francisco on a fast Pacific Mail steamer July 1 for a three month trip, with Senator Beveridge also invited.
A new hay press and a large quantity of hay owned by Daniel P. Haley near the Kankakee were destroyed by fire on Thursday. Officials say it was the work of an incendiary, as the separated stacks were fired separately. Loss estimated at $600. An attempt to employ tracking dogs failed.
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