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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1898
Page
6
Dr. S Fillmore Bennett, author of The Sweet By and Ly, is growing blind yet continues work on a new volume of verse. His persistence highlights a literary career ongoing despite advancing impairment.
The postmaster general lifts the ban on printing a business card on the face of a postage card. From now on such printing is treated as part of the address and allowed.
A fragmentary record notes a bank note dating to 1399 B C kept in the Asiatic Museum in St Petersburg. The note bears the imperial bank name, issue date and number, a mandarin signature, and a list of penalties for forgery.
Reportedly a Nebraska volunteer company planned a rendezvous at Chickamauga when the first lieutenant’s war gown was found to be an old tennis suit. In the ensuing confusion the company voted to disband.
Since 1860 Bishop Newman of the Methodist church has kept a diary recording daily thoughts and circumstances. His long practice has made noting almost automatic, yielding a vast accumulation of interesting material.
The text argues that Spain has not won a major naval battle since Lepanto, referencing the Turkish fleet clash and claiming no notable victories in three centuries. It emphasizes a long period without decisive sea successes for Spain.
Rev. Charles E. Stowe, son of Harriet Beecher Stowe, presented to the Connecticut Historical Society a petition begun by the duchess of Sutherland and signed by thousands of English women urging American women to strive for abolition of slavery in the United States.
Scientists muse on how wars spur inventions. They note 1812 not only saw steam power but sparked progress, Mexico War popularized the revolver, and the Civil War advanced ironclads. They ask what breakthrough the current conflict may produce.
Electricity will play an important part in the war. Great warships use electric power from stem to stern, heavy coast defense guns are operated electrically, mines are detonated by electricity, and telegraph and telephone wires link fortifications.
The national pigeon association offers 40 000 white winged messengers to the government to take on battleships for swift news across the sea. Each bird can fly about 500 miles in a day over water, delivering news from the fleet to people at home.
Jose Mundet a wealthy Spaniard living in New York renounces allegiance to Spain and becomes a United States citizen. In court he cited Spain's Cuban policy as destroying all love for his homeland and said he would fight for the United States if needed.
The author argues against a unified national anthem noting the large population and regional differences. The Star Spangled Banner is too difficult for amateurs and Yankee Doodle belongs to drum corps. They propose each regiment fight to its own music, believing diverse sounds bolster morale.
The piece notes that travel toward Alaska is declining and explores factors behind the drop. It cites the Spanish American War as one possible influence but argues other motives like the lure of gold still drive people, while grim reports of death and starvation along trails may curb the gold rush enthusiasm and clear the fever from the system.
Brigadier General John J. Coppinger assigned to Mobile recounts a long career born in Ireland in 1835. He fought with Papal guards in Italy, joined the U S army in 1861 as a captain, rose to colonel by war’s end, fought Indian wars 1866 to 1865, was made brigadier general by President Cleveland, and married the daughter of James G Blairte.
Summary of the fifty fifth congress actions with Butler’s income tax proposal to cover war costs, passage and rejection of the war revenue and naval appropriation bills, and neutral declarations by several nations. Reports include Dewey’s victory at Manila and British and other neutrals entries, plus Canadian accident deaths near Newmarket.
Washington dispatch reports orders to recruit to 61,000 men and volunteers urge mayors of 2,500 cities to open schools as recruiting offices. Ralph Sigsbee commands the St. Paul and is ordered to sea at once. President's defense allotments total 41,222,116 from a 50,000,600 appropriation.
Six workmen died and four were injured in an explosion at Atlantic Powder company works near Dover North Dakota. The incident follows various offshore and domestic concerns including a bank president disappearance and a bank shortage.
In the Seventh Ohio district the Republicans unanimously renominated Walter L. Weaver for congress. Also noted were several regional tragedies and events including robberies in Wisconsin, ship captures, and weather and crime reports from across the country.
Baseball league percentages list for the week ending the 30th ult shows Cincinnati and Baltimore at .750, Cleveland .584, Chicago .556, Philadelphia .556, Boston .545, Pittsburgh .538, Brooklyn .500, New York .333, Washington .322, Louisville .305, St. Louis .200.
The emergency war deficiency bill of 35 720 945 was approved in the senate with related postal and commission measures. Reports claim Dewey's fleet victory in Manila, Madrid proclaims martial law, and natural disasters strike Jerico Missouri and Mobeetie Texas. Public debt rises in April with cash balance 553 798 468 and total debt 1 018 432 652.
Lavender fashions draw spring attention while diverse items cover politicians, accidents, science prizes, and public notices. Notables include White as a lone legislator, Japan’s area, postal cuts to Manila, and future plans for medical study in Buffalo.
Camp Mount Indiana April 29 Camp Mount residents discuss a Washington telegram naming Lieut. Col. Henry W Lawton formerly of Indiana now in the regular army as commander of the Indiana brigade A meeting of regimental colonels and artillery officers decided to protest the appointment Gov Mount has written to President McKinley protesting removal of Gen Meea warning of a disastrous effect on Indiana troops
A government pensions list from Indianapolis details April 28 awards across original, restoration, increase and widow categories. Names include Collins Valparaiso Rutlow South Bend Miller Angus Bray Evansville Ruby Union City Shepherd Terra Haute Niles Albion Wade deceased Moore William Austin Brazil Trapp Ora Collins Valparaiso Allen Jeffersonville Drake Greenfield etc. Amounts range from $3 to $72 reflecting status and service.
In Granapolis Indiana on April 29 Thomas Killia wed Miss Delia Lynch at St Johns church. At the moment of marriage the groom fainted, was revived, and fainted again during the renewal. He was taken to the sacristy and later rallied to receive the final blessing.
In Indianapolis on April 29 J I Dolby a gas fitter and plumber visited the home of Dr Susan Collier at 2001 Highland place to locate a natural gas leak He used a lighted match triggering an explosion居民 The blast battered the house and nearby residences damaging properties and injuring Dolby severely while Mrs Collier suffered facial burns and minor injuries
Dan Watson a carpenter died after a fall from a roof in Charlestown Cramlestown Indiana. He noted 15 years in trade and that the building was the 13th of the year along with 12 prior accidents, predicting the 13th would be fatal. The forebodings proved true.
The Frazer system completes a line connecting Connersville and Brookville as part of a counter plated independent network at Indianapolis. Will Moore ordered poles for the Brookville to Oldenburg segment. The two lines will join the local company switchboard, which runs one rural line and is constructing another.
On April 28 Colonel G S Haste of the Indiana national guard organized another militia company in Valparaiso. Over 100 members enrolled, bringing Valparaiso to five militia companies with a total enrollment of 650. Captains have forwarded enlistment applications to proper authorities for Iao- Gikaavolis.
The people of Richmond Indiana plan court action to challenge May 1 gas rate increases. A favorable legal opinion from Addison C Harris supports the citizens committee in testing the Richmond natural gas company's right to raise rates. The movement shows strong local opposition.
L A Sendry a leading Angals, Indiana merchant, was arrested on multiple indictments charging raising wheat receipts. Grand jury handed up the indictments and Sendry posted bail of 500 dollars per indictment awaiting next circuit term. In Kentucky Burghrown a druggist Frank Cunningham, 45, died by stepping in front of a eastbound train amid financial distress and illness, leaving a widow and one child.
On the Trury Geer farm near Aurora Indiana a surviving telegraph pole from 1847 once erected for the Madison and Cincinnati Telegraph Co. remains in use after more than fifty years of service, a relic of the state's first telegraph system.
Great House Cheatham of Col Posey’s regiment was found guilty in police court of stealing a ham and sentenced to three years in Michigan City.
Evansville Ind April 29 G B Simmons wholesale nation dealer filed a deed of assignment to Wm Warren liabilities 26000 assets 20000 The cause of failure is inability to collect debts.
Cattle market active in Plainfield Indiana as Oscar Hadley sells 20 head for 1410 dollars at about 54 cents per pound. Barter Indiana reports two volunteer companies forming with Dr Frank Fanning near the helm in the first unit. Company C departs New Albany for Indianapolis to join Indiana Art troops mobilization early Tuesday morning.
In Soctia Beno Indiana on April 30 the government ordered 200 additional ambulances from the Studebaker factories. The plants are operating extended hours to complete the production alongside ongoing existing output.
Fire destroyed the farm residence and outbuildings on Henry Landis farm near Frora Indiana. Loss about 6000 dollars with 1100 dollars insurance. Cause traced to a defective flue.
Washington April 30 The president sent nominations for Indiana postmasters to the senate Silas D Hyram at Liberty and Frank C Mosbaugh at Cambridge City.
Richmond Patriots report at Ricusono Indiana that on Monday night a light artillery company of 102 men and an infantry company of 65 men were organized locally.
GREENC ASTLE Ind April 20 The jury in the Ellis murder trial after a venire change from Clay county returns a guilty verdict with life imprisonment. Ellis shot Frederick Brock at Brazil as he attempted a forcible entry into a lodging house.
In Forrvie Indiana a six year old girl Lulu Whetstel died several hours after being badly burned while burning stalks. The child was the daughter of Absalom Whetstel.
A meeting of seceding members of the First Methodist church in Warasa Indiana is planned for next week to organize a second congregation and to choose a site for a new church building.
Albert Drake of Middletown committed suicide using a shotgun, reportedly despondent after illness. Relatives are prominent in Fr. Wayne area. The note mentions surrounding family and a separate item about Schlatter in Indiana denying death and marriage rumors and recounting a claimed healing.
The city records tax duplicate and financial records were stolen from Butter city hall. Suspected political motive fuels rumors as aldermen convene a special session and appoint six men to visit every taxpayer and obtain three copies of receipts. The loss is severe for the city.
Olive Toph was appointed postmaster at Springdale in Ripley county Indiana succeeding Frank W. Blair who resigned in April.
Fay Tucker a New London high school girl died from injuries after her mother Mrs Tucker reportedly locked her in a closet and burned her with oil. The two deaths are linked in a case that ended near Kokomo on April 27 with the girl to be buried beside her mother.
Evansville Indiana April 27. Frank Farrest a merchant tailor of the city is missing. Creditors closed his shop Tuesday and it is said he left debts totaling about 1000 dollars.
Mr. Gozzleton argues fortune favors the active. Wealth comes to those who work early and late, tirelessly plugging away while idlers fall behind. He notes rare cases of luck exist but are not reliable.
A Detroit woman recounts her five year battle with ovarian trouble and neuralgia. After failed operations and treatments she credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring her health, energy, and weight, describing renewed vitality and happiness.
A blithe dialogue shows Uncle Bill and Hiram planning a shopping trip to buy dress goods and calico for Aunt Lucy and Mandy. They anticipate a belted wheat sale profits, selecting colors and styles from William Simpson & Sons. The snippet ends with a punchy note about perception of a married woman.
Grain-O is a tasty nourishing drink to replace coffee. It aids digestion and strengthens nerves without stimulant effects. Suitable for children and adults, it costs about as much as coffee and is sold by grocers at 15 and 25 cents.
Advertisement urges buyers to trust experience over experiments and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla proves results. Testimonials from customers praise the medicine, noting its supposed health benefits and urging others to try it. Sold by all druggists at six for the price.
An early Klondike gold seeker named Finnegan visits a top San Francisco restaurant. He orders two dozen oysters, douses them with Tabasco, then roars in pain as the spice sets his insides ablaze and the staff threatens to eject him.
One hundred dollar reward offered for any catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Advertisement lists F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo owners and endorsements from local wholesalers West and Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin. Claims cure by internal administration and mucous-surface action with 75 cent price per bottle. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills promoted as best.
A Albany Argus excerpt recalls a girl traveling with her aunt who sits at a hotel table miles from home. Asked about hunger or headache, she replies with a quivering lip that she is “so seasick for home,” conveying deep homesickness in simple, poignant terms.
A local celebration marks Cy Simpson as the first citizen of the town to return from the city without purchasing a gold brick. The scene captures community pride as residents toast his quiet achievement.
Dialogue excerpt shows Col Dreyer from Kentucky explaining he has a prescription tattooed on his arm to a Kansas druggist. The druggist smiles and says he can fill the order, illustrating a humorous clash over liquor sale rules in a distant country as depicted by Puck.
A Chicago Evening News item recalls a courtroom exchange where Mrs Huntley or Dustleigh faced a contempt inquiry after being asked her age. The dialogue shows one party stating they provided their age and the resulting remark. The piece highlights the courtroom tension and public gaze on conduct.
Professor tests students with a request for extremes of softness and hardness. Johnnie Bright replies with a playful example about a dude and a diamond stud, cited by Jeweler's Weekly.
A humorous exchange explains Slicksmith’s instant appeal as he greets women. Askins notes he calls married women miss and single women Mrs, prompting Teller to joke about his sly technique. The quip highlights social quirks in introductions.
A fragmentary dialogue discusses how the will gives power to motive, citing Coleridge about the person making the motive. It includes a remark on reputation and a wry line about men being notoriously bad.
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