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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1898
Page
2
The piece notes widespread factional quarrels in Northern Indiana counties and argues the unrest stems from an influx of self styled political dictators and shallow leadership. It reflects on party disunity, the fragility of voter sentiment, and the difficulty of distinguishing true leaders from power seekers.
The piece surveys county politics and why voters overlook local races while shifting to national campaigns. It notes Indiana's wartime mobilization and military-age population, comparing states, and reports the death of Major Charles T. Doxey of Anderson, a former Republican hopeful for governor.
A partial OCR fragment highlights one prime factor in making Anderson the thriving town it is. The unreadable text hints at local initiative and communal effort contributing to prosperity.
The text argues we cannot escape ancestral traits but must act to avoid diseases by using Hood’s Sarsaparilla, calling it a true blood purifier that can create rich red blood and restore health. It presents harm from inherited germs and promotes the medicine as the solution for perfect health.
Westville schools held graduation exercises with diplomas presented by Supt. Lewis amid a large audience. High school graduates included Goldie Barnard, Albert Conquest, Rolla Gardner, Frank Kalies, Fred Punsky, Pearl Young, Elsie Smith, Alice Posten, Lloyd Metcalf, Carl Hixon, and Dora Thomas. Supt. Edward Boyle gave an educational address. The article notes challenges from illnesses and interference by higher officials and urges a multi year contract to stabilize staff.
An old advertisement offers a hundred dollar reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists F. J. Cheney Co of Toledo as proprietors and includes endorsements from local druggists West & Trouax Vamrpise Kinnan Aver. It promotes internal use claiming blood and mucous surfaces are affected and notes price one dollar per bottle.
Unanimous vote at the May 3 1898 meeting pledges Laporte County township trustees to fly the Stars and Stripes over schoolhouses until the United States victory and the Maine’s gallant boys in blue return home honored.
A Day TM horse for sale described as six years old and fair with weight around 1100 pounds. Credit terms as desired through J B Green, advertised by J. B. Green.
Saturday afternoon a fair sized audience gathered at the high school for the closing exercises of the Intermediate and Primary rooms. The second story rooms were combined into one bright display of flags and flowers as the pupils filed in at 1 30. Mises Mable Irwin and Rose Cattron led the teachers and the program featured songs recitations and dialogues highlighting school year's progress and good vacations with numerous named pupils and teachers appearing in sequence.
A Republican meeting at the town hall Saturday evening chose delegates and alternates for upcoming conventions. For the congressional convention in Rensselaer on May 11 the delegates are Carl Herrold, Richard Imes and 8. D. Flynn with alternates A. C. Johnson, John Barnes and L. H. Taylor. For the State convention in Indianapolis the delegate is C. E. Martin and the alternate is Samuel Ulsch.
Former pastor Rev R D Utter of Crown Point spoke on Patriotism at a Westville Epworth event with Miss Rose Cattron opening on piano. Miss Higgins sang, Stockbarger performed, and Miss Bloomhuff impressed with a soprano range. The program praised by locals, net proceeds were strong despite lower attendance as Grand Trunk builds a pew depot at Mill Creek.
Advertisement claims Electric Bitters cure a range of ailments from constipation to nervous troubles. It markets the product as a pure vegetable tonic that tones the liver kidneys and blood, acts as a stimulant, and restores natural vigor. Bottle 50c at E T Scotts drug store.
An advertisement claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin relieves stomach and digestive ailments. It touts a pleasant taste and recommends a 10c trial bottle with 50c and $1.00 sizes. Sold by E. T. Scott.
Notice states a refund offer on two 25 cent Baxter s Mandrake Bitters if it fails to cure listed ailments and a 50 cent Downs Elixir if it fails to cure coughs colds and throat or lung issues. It guarantees one 25 cent bottle of either product for satisfaction or money back.
An advertisement claims Cascarets candy as a cure for constipation with a 10 cent price. If the product fails, druggists offer a money back guarantee. The copy emphasizes a simple remedy and consumer refund policy.
A notice promotes American Popular Music from Popular Music Pub Co in Indianapolis. Readers are invited to submit three or more pianist or organist performers plus fifteen cents to receive sixteen pages of current songs with full sheet music and a three month subscription.
County correspondence covers new construction and farm improvements near Wilders and Wanatah. It notes the death of A E Stowell with funeral details, local enlistment plans, school closings, weddings, infections of illness, and community events including May baskets and farm activities in Porter County Indiana.
Wellsboro residents discuss spring home improvements with notes on local dates at Westville Laporte Union Mills. The letter requests clarification from the editor about years 1897 and 1898 and mentions community happenings including people moving, repainting, and work on the Grand Trunk line.
Patriotic decor fills Union Mills with two large liberty emblems at key sites. The Ladies Aid Society held a full day sewing at Mrs Henry Mill's home with a ten cent dinner. E A Carpenter of Grass Lake greets locals while Ethel Geist of Chicago visits friends. E H Hickman of Door Village led a pupil examination at the Nobile township school. S Mill repairs his new residence while Mrs Betty Learn hosts carpenters. A convalescent Mrs Webster returns home as a new child arrives with the Orcutt family. Aarson and Nellie sail to Laporte for summer. LaPearl circus set for Laporte on May 25.
Mr A L Logan gives a party for his school at his home on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Elsie Freeman visited with friends in Valparaiso a few days last week. Minnie and Grace Simpson are guests of Sadie Booth. Osborne Brink of Door Village was in town Monday. Miss Myrtle Waterhouse spent Sunday at Lacrosse. Mr Atwater and his little son were in Chicago Monday.
A crowd from Kingsbury attended the Laporte circus Saturday. Farmers prepare to plant corn as fruit trees bloom unusually thick signaling good yields. J Eastborn and son in law A Smith gathered evidence in a dispute with Krotz. The cemetery was mowed and spring cleaned under Lon Lybrook. High grades of the local school closed Friday. A negro show played Friday and Saturday nights at Forrester's hall.
A vintage advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the great nerve tonic. It claims pure rich blood feeds nerves and strengthens the system, curing nervousness dyspepsia rheumatism catarrh scrofula and all forms of impure blood.
An old advertisement claims clean blood leads to clear skin with Cascarets candy. It promises to purify the liver and body, banish pimples boils blotches blackheads and a sickly complexion. Sold by druggists with 10c 25c or 50c guarantees.
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