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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1904
Page
1
Northern Traction Co aims to build and equip a South Bend to Laporte line this year with work starting mid May at South Bend. General Manager Wight announced after securing a Valparaiso franchise, with nine draughtsmen drafting the route and officials pledging rapid construction.
A Thursday night storm swept northern Indiana with cyclonic wind and rain. Indiana Harbor and Whiting suffered heavily as 24 houses were wrecked, two men were killed, and fifteen injured. East Chicago reported four buildings damaged including a school and Son’s opera house.
Mrs W Wat tins of Pleasant City Ohio credits Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption with saving her son from a severe cough and lung illness after doctors failed. The testimonial claims the remedy safe for coughs colds and lung diseases and offers a $1.00 trial bottle.
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A historical report notes a record rise in a key metric, marking an unprecedented peak in its history. Officials credited sustained efforts and favorable conditions driving the surge to new highs.
An advertisement claims eight hour laws are ignored by tireless workers and promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills for indigestion biliousness constipation sick headache and stomach liver and bowel troubles. Sold for 25s at E T Scott's Drug Store.
In Valparaiso on Saturday the republican judicial convention for Lake Porter and Laporte counties nominated Judge H. B. Tuthill of Michigan City by acclamation for superior court judge. The prosecutors’ convention named Daniel E. Boone of Hammond. Lake county gave Boone 22 votes to 1 for Rodney Kitchen. Porter county gave 12 votes for Kitchen, who moved to make Boone’s nomination unanimous.
Women suffer kidney disorders more often than men but blame sex specific diseases. Nervousness headaches back pain and puffy eyes signal trouble. Foley's Kidney Cure has helped thousands of women by stopping irregularities strengthening urinary organs and purifying the blood. Sold by E. T. Scott.
The third annual report of the state board of forestry arrives in book form with 160 pages. It covers progress in state forestry work, history and location of Henryville state forest reservation, and features numerous forestry condition photos. Finley C. Carson presides over the board.
A health notice warns that a common cold can lead to pneumonia and recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as preventive and curative. The ad claims the remedy counteracts pneumonia and is pleasant to take, sold by E. T. Scott.
Citizens of Laporte and Porter counties urged to attend the Laporte convention next Tuesday April 5 to show local pride for Congressman Crumpacker. The article highlights Crumpacker as a nationally recognized and influential figure sought by both high and low.
Advertisement explains deafness stemming from inflammation of the Eustachian tube, caused by catarrh. Claims constitutional remedy can restore hearing, offers $100 for any case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and invites readers to request circulars.
F J Cheney and Co Toledo Ohio advertise Hall's Family Pills as the best and say they are sold by druggists. The promotion emphasizes quality and accessibility through local pharmacies.
Governor Durbin issues a proclamation declaring April 22 and October 21 Arbor days for Indiana. Citizens are urged to dedicate these days to planting trees and vines on private and public grounds with schools conducting appropriate exercises.
The attorney general ruled muskrats are not game animals, since they are trapped for commercial value, though trespass on private property remains prohibited. State Warden Sweeney reported sportsmen complaints about musk rat trappers entering private grounds.
The Chicago firm Foley & Co promotes its Honey and Tar throat remedy noting its great merit and popularity. It says substitutes are inferior, the product is mildly laxative, contains no opiates, and is safest for children and delicate persons.
The marriage of Paul Reed to Edith Webber of Cedar Lake was performed at the bride's home by Rev. D. D. Hoagland. A wedding dinner followed and the couple left for Chicago and their Westville home. The couple's friends hail Paul as a fine match. March 24, 1904.
Indiana Republicans from state legislators to local press agree that the upcoming state convention will instruct for Senator Beveridge's re election. Newspapers statewide favor formal indorsement and report broad support among GOP ranks, with leaders acknowledging probable convention action despite possible opposition.
General Manager Wight of the Northern Indiana Traction Company wins a unanimous council vote on a franchise after two hours of debate. The route runs from South Bend to Valparaiso via New Carlisle, Laporte, Westville and Flint Lake, entering Valparaiso on Calumet avenue and proceeding through Monroe and Lafayette to Mechanic and Michigan streets. A $1,000 bond secured by a bonding company will be forfeited if construction and operation do not begin within two years. Work is to start from South Bend.
The Kankakee River breaks its banks flooding thousands of acres of corn ground in Laporte County. Roads, fences, houses, barns, and machinery drown in rising water as rail and farm life face widespread desolation. Officials expect the flood to subside after reaching its peak, with landowners hopeful improving ditching will prevent repeats.
Well known Monon Indiana resident John Blount fully recovers from rheumatism after Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieved his pain when doctors failed. The liniment's efficacy is highlighted as worth its cost.
Promoted treat labeled prune wafers marketed as a cure all for bowel troubles. Advertisement urges prompt action without pain or inconvenience and offers 100 for 25 cents with a prompt order instruction.
A one horse wagon and a set of single harness are offered by John Kimball of Westville.
A new company formed by Dr. C. E. Clifford and H. B. Herrold plans large scale production and sale of a hog cholera remedy. An office is opened at Main and Ngets with a warehouse on East Way rented by Mr. Herrold. The remedy has been tested locally for a year and shown to curb and prevent hog cholera, with expected employment growth and town economic benefits.
Justus L Broderick, president of the Indiana National Bank at Elkhart, whose bank closed on November 18 and failed to reopen, pleaded guilty in U S district court. The judge suspended the sentence until after Walter Brown’s trial on 67 counts tied to the same wrecking case.
Heavy floods shut down Monon freight traffic Monday night and Tuesday morning. Bridges at Lafayette Wabash, Shelby Crawfordsville Broad Ripple Indianapolis are reported out or in danger, halting heavy trains through the state.
Mathilda Ervilla Forbes youngest daughter of Jacob and Martha Forbes born Coburg Canada January 30 1853 died March 17 1904 She married William Malone December 2 1875 They had six children including three sons and a daughter The Malones were active in community life Mrs Malone joined the Christian church in Valparaiso and remained a Christian a funeral sermon praised her meek smile and guidance John Wark a prominent retired Valparaiso businessman born Beith Scotland 1832 died Monday He came to the US in 1860 settled in Valparaiso 1865 and worked 35 years in hide and leather enterprises serving as director in local banks and a thrift company.
Mrs Thomas Crow who lived north of Valparaiso died March 23 after a two week illness with pneumonia. She was 63 and survived by her husband two sons and a daughter.
Mrs Augusta Smith wife of Weasley Smith of Lincoln township died Sunday evening after a two year illness from consumption. She is survived by her husband and one child from a previous marriage.
Three deaths reported in the Laporte Valparaiso region. Mrs. Joseph Roberts 49 died at home after a month long illness leaving husband mother and three sisters. Mrs. Christian Coakar 77 died at home west of Valparaiso leaving three children. Mrs. Mary J Pierca 34 died at home in Valparaiso leaving husband and two children.
Laporte March 26 Jury awards Mrs Jennie Barnes widow of Hiram Barnes 85000 for death of her husband in a Lake Shore crossing collision near New Carlisle in December 1901. Negligence charged. verdict returned on change of venue from St Joseph county.
Northern grown seed oats offered by Higley Grain Co. Sample requests and pricing available by writing or calling the Valparaiso office. Located on 3h Way, Valparaiso.
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