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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1899

Page

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Nervous disorders praised and promoted by Dr Miles Nervine

An advertisement extols Dr Miles Restorative Nervine for nervous prostration headaches and related illnesses. Personal testimonials from Mrs H L Redman Mrs Annie Brannon and Mrs Dow Heagle claim rapid sleep improvement recovery and lasting benefit. A free trial offer of Nervine Anti Pain Pills and Nerve and Liver Pills is extended to readers via postal card requests.

Miles H. L. Redman E. Main St Meriden, Conn Dr. Miles Itia

One Fare for the Round Trip National Baptist Anniversaries

Agents of the Nickel Plate railroad offer low round trip rates for the National Baptist Anniversaries event in San Francisco California from May 26 to 30. Complete information on sale dates routes and train times is available from agents.

National Baptist San Francisco Cal Nickel Plate Road

Chicago & Northwestern booklet sparking California travel interest

The Chicago and Northwestern Railway issues a neatly printed illustrated booklet detailing California resources and the attractive route across the state. It describes notable places along the journey and is available free upon mailing two cents postage to the General Passenger and Ticket Agent in Chicago.

Chicago & Northwestern Ry California Chicago Lil

Stove Wood for Sale Near Westville by Nicholas Geisen

Nicholas Geisen of 2 miles northwest of Westville announces a wide stock of fine stove wood for sale. Send card to Otis for prompt attention and orders.

Nicholas Geisen Westville Otis

Horse and wagon lot for trade in half interest

One half interest offered in 10 horses with various harnesses and vehicles including 4 double harness setups 12 surreys 2 bhacks 1 3 seated 7 cutters 1 lumber wagon 1 set bobsided wood rack robes and bilankets Will trade for stock real estate or cash Inquire at this office.

Grain-O: A Nourishing Coffee Substitute For Children

An advertising notice promotes Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims Grain-O tastes like coffee when prepared properly and costs about the same, with prices of 15c and 25c, available from all grocers.

Send No Money Seed Coupon Offer for Jewelry

Reader urged to obtain a Sterling Silver Bracelet watch or solid gold ring with diamond by sending name address and three 2c stamps to American Seed Co 335 Broadway New York. Free seeds coupons and $1.00 worth of coupons plus full details promised.

American Seed Co Broadway N. Y

Grain-O new grain drink for all ages replaces coffee

Try Grain-O ask your grocer to show you a package of Grain-O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee Children may drink it without injury and adults like it Grain-O has the rich seal brown color of mocha or java but is made from pure grains and agrees with delicate stomachs Prices are 15c and 25c per package Sold by all grocers

Java

Interesting Illustrated Story Offered Free by Mail

A. H. Waggener of 6 Jackson Place, Indianapolis, Indiana, offers a very interesting illustrated story mailed free upon receipt of 2 cents postage. The notice invites readers to request the work by return mail.

A. H. Waggener Jackson Place Indianapolis Ind

Trustee Closes Out Grocery Stock at Cost in April

H B Herrold announces a closing out sale of his entire grocery stock at cost for cash starting April 10 1899. He states the duties of township trustee prevent running the store and that the stock is fresh new and staple. The sale aims to dispose of everything promptly at coat price.

H. B. Herrold

Williams Seeks Sale or Exchange of City Property

A. Williams announces city property for sale or exchange located at Muskegon Michigan Stony Island and Washington Heights Chicago indicating a municipal disposition or swap.

A. Williams Muskegon Mich Stony Island Washington Heights Chicago

Frost, planting delays, and school notes in Bigelow area

County correspondence reports a light frost seen last Friday and improved crops after late rains. Farmers plan to plant corn this week as wet weather slows field work. Ed Mitzner of Wanlatah canvassed for farm machinery sales nearby. Mrs. Peters returns from Hammond with news of her daughter still ill. A heavy hailstorm struck Alida area last Tuesday. Township schools close Friday. one class of four and Harris School class of five anticipate eighth grade exams.

Ed Mitzner Wanlatah Peters Hammond Russ Alida Harris School Alice Sscum Roy McKellips Westville Waldo Standiford Bert Bartmess Lem Milk Lave Wheeler Harris Matie Ona Adda Fend Elkhart Eva Davidson Allie Theodore Hutton Wilkinson Celia O”D Laporte Warren Hixon Rolly McKellips Carl Johnson Ann Arbor Mich

Spain's Createst Need

Mr R P Olivia of Barcelona spends winters at Aiknon California. He reports Electric Bitters cured his back pain headaches and nerve troubles. The medicine allegedly purifies blood tones the stomach and strengthens nerves. Sold by E T Scott Druggist at 50 cents per bottle.

R. P. Olivia Barcelona Spain Aiknon S.oc America E. T. Scott

Local notes from Westville and surrounding towns

Beaver Dam and Westville residents share visits and daily events. Mrs Harry Rogers hosts in Westville. Bun Cathecart visits from Chicago to teach musical ideas. Roy McKellips' horse unhoes itself and runs home. errands and visits fill a bustling week.

Harry Rogers Westville Dan Hibbard Bun Cathecart Chicago

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Endorsement

An old advertisement promises one hundred dollars for an incurable catarrh case if not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists F J Casner & Co in Toledo as suppliers and includes endorsements from West & Truax Wholesale Druggists confirming FJ Cheney's integrity and ability to fulfill obligations.

Taki Hall F. J. Cazner & Co.Props Toledo O FJ. Cheney West & Truax Toledo

Final examinations and social notes from Wanatah

The seventh and ninth grade final exams were held Thursday and Friday. The eighth and tenth grade exams will be held next Saturday. Martha Keil and Martha Kapelski attended the Wanatah commencement last Friday night. Mrs. A H Richardson and Miss Lulu Spahr visited Knox friends. Mr and Mrs James Wells visited the Swanson family in Jackson. Mrs Sheffer opened a new restaurant south of Barkley House last week. Miss Lucretia Ireland visited Lillian Wells Sunday. Henry Grieger left town for South Bend to seek work. The school picnic is set for May 27, 1899 and all are invited.

Martha Keil Martha Kapelski Wanatah A. H. Richardson Lulu Spahr Knox James Wells Indiana Infantry Hobson Los Bonita Chiquita Senoritas de Cuba Hess AddyFend Laura McGinnis Charley Kalies

Thankful Ada Hart Recovers With Dis Covery

Ada E. Hart of Groton South Dakota credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with curing her after four doctors gave up She took eight bottles and regained health Trial bottles are free at E T Scotts drug store and large sizes are available with guarantee or refund J

Ada E. Hart Groton S. D E. T. Scott’s

Union Mills Local News And Weddings

Mrs Crawford of Hanna visited town Saturday. R N Bennett plans a store opening. The two year old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Elis died last week and the funeral was Friday. Mrs Elis is not well. Mrs Bishop of Iowa will live with her daughter Mrs Joseph Carpenter. Loomis of Laporte visited Mrs Carrie Doolittle Sunday. Mrs F A Freeman returned from Omaha winter with daughter Mrs John Westburg. Frank Storms and Maud Adams married Tuesday in a quiet home ceremony. Rev S E Smith officiated. Rev Houston began duties as pastor of the Presbyterian church last Sunday.

R. N. Bennett Fred Elis Elis Bishop Iowa Joseph Carpenter Loomis Laporte Carrie Doolittle F. A. Freeman Omaha John Westburg Frank Storms

Baxter's Man Drake bitters refund guarantee notice

The undersigned offer a refund on two 25 cent bottles or boxes of Baxter's Man Drake bitters if it fails to cure constipation billiousness sick headache jaundice loss of appetite sour stomach dyspepsia liver complaint or any listed diseases. Spring tonic and blood purifier sold liquid in bottles and tablets in boxes. Price 25 cents each with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. E. T. Scott.

Baxter E. T. Scott

Local residents share weekend visits and injuries

Carl Young returns from Sweden after three years abroad. John Evenburg spends Sunday with Isaac McGuigan in Michigan. John Park visits Door Village from Englewood. Frank Cooley returns from Chicago dental college. Howard Payne’s son fractures an arm at school and Dr Campbell is summoned. Mrs D Guetching visits Chesterton. Adam Boliday of Kingsbury attends church at Door Village and visits Walter McLellan and wife.

John Evenburg Michigan Isaac McGuigan John Park Englewood Door Village Frank Cooley Chicago Howard Charlie’ Payne Dr. Campbell D. Guetching Chesterton Adam ‘Boliday Kingsbury Walter McLellan

Westville Honors Returning Spanish American War Soldiers

Westville welcomed soldiers home with a banquet in the G A R hall and a public address by Commander C D Hess. The event praised the volunteers for their service, underscored the role of opportunity in fame, and featured songs and a drill display by the Indiana regiment.

Westville Martin Post and Relief Corps G. A. R. Hall Cattron C. D. Hess G. A. R. Post Grand Army Post Havana Harbor Maine General Grant United States Mexico Galena U J. Grant Army Navy Manila Cavite George Dewey Globe Roosevelt San Juan Hobson Santiago Harbor Funston Calumpit Merrimac Santiago Indianapolis Savannah Cuba Shafters Wheelers Roosevelts Hobsons Fitzhugh Lee Simpst

Hood's Sarsaparilla Endorsed by Miami Circuit Clerk

Charles R. Hughes of the Miami Circuit Court in Peru Indiana endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as non irritant and effective. He recommends a yearly spring course of the remedy for themselves and family noting substantial benefits.

Charlies R. Hughes Miami Peru Indiana Hood

Davidson and Porter Carpet Sale Promises Low Prices

Our sale on carpets mattings rugs and window shades has never been so satisfactory Low prices will always do it.

Davidson & Porter

Washington Township Farmers Prep for Corn Planting

The local column notes William Maxwell begins a new house and Mr. Campbell’s barn was struck by lightning and burned with grass, his horse, and buggy inside. Miss Effie Eaton visited Mrs Adsit. Geo Bundy traveled through. Bob Cain’s barn toppled by a stroke of fortune. Davidson Porter advertise washable skirts and shirt waists in Laporte.

William Maxwell Effie Eaton Adsit Jessie Bell Mr. Campbell Grasn Laporte Davidson & Porter

Nickel Plate Road Announces Low Rate Summer Excursions

Patrons are urged to watch for pleasant surprises this summer as low rate excursions are announced. Read the newspapers and consult ticket agents for reduced fares before buying tickets. Remember the Peerless Trio of Daily Express Trains with no car changes between Chicago New York and Boston. Rates are lower than on competing lines.

Nickel Plate Road Chicago New York Boston

Chamberlains Pain-Balm Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief

Advertising copy promotes Chamberlains Pain-Balm as a free trial with no cost if it fails to help. It claims one application relieves pain and speeds healing of sprains bruises cuts burns frost bite quinsy and swellings. Each bottle is warranted and priced at 25 or 50 cents, sold by E Z Scott.

Chamberlain E. Z. ‘Scott

Summer Outings Booklet Promotes Nickel Plate Rail Trips

Nickel Plate Road issues a booklet titled Summer Outings for this hot season. It highlights many picturesque stops along the South Shore of Lake Michigan and offers guidance on when and where to spend leisure time by rail.

Nickel Plate Road

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