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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1904
Page
8
Weather outlook for April predicts cold starts with frost then warmer periods, frequent storms, hail and thunder. Key spikes occur around the 10th to 13th and 19th to 23rd with potential tornadoes and damaging winds. The month ends with high barometer, cold winds, and frosty nights.
Mrs. John E Harmon of Melfa Station Virginia credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with curing her baby’s severe cold in January 1902. She recounts a neighbor’s tale of its success and urges others to try it, praising the manufacturers for providing a great cure. Sold by EK T. Scott.
Burdick residents report social visits and daily work actions including Miss Lula Glass visiting from Laporte County and Chesterton, J.S. Lewis conducting business in Chesteron, and Chauncy Frame losing a horse. Local commerce includes Gust supplying five hundred loaves of bread at 40 cents per 25 loaves. Several residents relocate or plan moves, while weather damaged culverts and roads last Thursday evening.
An Irish applicant barters with a police medical exam in city hall after mistaking a civil service test for a marriage license. Dr. Angney orders tests from chest to heart, but the man resists and stays single. He later obtains a license under the name Joseph McGill. California Prune Wafers are advertised.
The Advertising World offers a monthly publication with information and ideas for advertisers. It includes 24 to 32 pages monthly and invites readers to send for a free sample or a four month trial for ten cents. Address: The Advertising World, Columbus Ohio.
A promotional rail offer lists a $50 round trip to California via The Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line from Chicago April 23 to May 1 with two daily through trains. It includes daily personally conducted tourist car excursions and a special train leaving Chicago April 26. Inquiries directed to A H Wagnanger, 22 Fifth Avenue, Chicago Illinois.
P. A. Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a frightful running sore on his leg. Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days. It is promoted for ulcers wounds piles and is sold by E. T. Scott druggist for 25 cents with a cure guaranteed.
The two year old daughter of Mr. P. L. McPherson of Harrisburg slept poorly until her mother gave half a Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablet. The remedy quieted the stomach and she slept through the night. Two boxes are claimed to have cured her and she is now well and strong for sale by E. T. Scott.
A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana recounts years of lung hemorrhages and failed medical care until Foley's Honey and Tar relieved coughs and healed the lungs. The ad urges refusing substitutes and notes it is for sale.
Mrs Ella Boone and daughter Vita oone visited over Sunday. Fred Snyders returned Friday for a few days with friends and family. Henry Brown family from near Burdick will move to Holmesville where he bought property. A R Witte family took possession of new property. Casler moved into Gundick house. Mrs Eid Stevens and two daughters from Chicago arrived Tuesday. Silver Norris and family visited A R Witte Sunday.
J L Brodrick, president of the Indiana National Bank at Elk Hart, shifted from guilty to not guilty during a week long federal trial in Indianapolis. The move followed after he had been on the stand. County commissioners plan two brick arches and an iron bridge on Gould and Cook roads, with contracts to follow. The Democrat Printing Co directors reorganize, naming Ed F Michael president, Fred Henoch VP, J A Chaney secretary treasurer. Ray Clarke R Parker’s ordination at First Baptist Laporte drew notable ministers. A freight wreck near Me non on the B&O involved a derailed locomotive and five cars. engine and tender damaged but crew unhurt. County chairmen favor delaying county conventions until Supreme Court rules on apportionment and officer-term laws, likely by May 1. Fiftyth anniversary of Mr and Mrs J H Finley celebrated in Galena township with sixty nine guests and a large dinner.
Miss Eula Clay of Indianapolis to christen the new Indiana Transportation Co boat bound between Michigan City and Chicago. The launch will occur in Detroit where the vessel was built, with Miss Buelah Miles of Michigan City securing the honor after receiving more than 60 000 votes. The Laporte Land Company seeks drainage approval for a ditch in Laporte and Kankakee townships affecting multiple properties and rights of way including Lake Shore lines.
Public auction of the Westville estate on April 2 1901 includes knitting machines tools household goods lumber and farming items. Terms require cash for under five dollars and up to three months credit for larger sums with a six percent note and attorney fees. Leslie J. Dopp is administrator.
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