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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1904
Page
1
The Rev Dr D R Lucas pastor of Seventh Christian Church in Indianapolis and post chaplain in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic laments Memorial Day desecration. He warns that a generation forgets the day’s sacred purpose while veterans recall their sacrifices that built the nation.
The May term petit jury will convene next Monday. Members listed are W. O. Hastings, W. P. Pallen, Louis Dexer, J. C. Held, D. J. De Garmo, W. A. Martin, George Reinfurth, George L. Moore, John H. Lutz, Carl Freitag, Fred Arndt, and Charles Voas.
A farmer near Pattens Mills New York came in doubled up with rheumatism. C P Rayder offered Chamberlain's Pain Balm with a money back promise. Days later the man walked in straight as a string and paid for another bottle. For sale by E T Scott.
The state board of education adjourned Saturday after adopting a transfer and graduation card. A committee of town and city superintendents prepared the form. It records hours spent in each subject to show a pupil's exact scholarship.
In many neighborhoods deaths from colic or uterine morbus occurred before medical help could arrive. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is praised as a dependable lifesaving medicine, with consistent relief, sold by A. T. Scott.
Poem describes acceptance of fate and reliance on a Higher Will amid shifting winds. The speaker trusts that divine guidance will carry the craft through storm and calm to safety. Refrains emphasize winds as indifferent forces and the heart’s readiness to endure.
The United States internal revenue office posts annual tax duties for Indiana covering July 1, 1904, to June 30, 1905. Individual duties start at 6 dollars for oleomargarine and rise to 600 dollars for its manufacture. Indiana ranks second in tax returns due to large distilleries, with Illinois first. Kentucky also hosts many small distilleries but few exceed 1,000 bushels in grain use. Terre Haute runs a distillery using 10,000 bushels daily. Hammond 3,400. Vincennes 44,000 total. Lawrenceburg hosts four large distilleries.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease with internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. The makers offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure and invite testimonials.
A post office was established at the Chautauqua grounds in Pine Blake with David Huffman, owner of the Chautauqua hotel, serving as postmaster.
The Indianapolis Stat urges a renewed observance of Decoration Day focusing on reverence for fallen soldiers rather than sport and worldly gaiety. It calls for national unity, patriotic remembrance, and moral support to preserve the day’s original sacred purpose across Indiana communities.
The piece argues that self discipline and initiative propel a person from humble beginnings to leadership. It stresses honesty, persistence, and mastery of both general and detailed work as keys to seizing opportunity and rising to top positions.
H P Burbage a Greenville law student endured a four to five year cough he feared consumption. After using two bottles of Chamberlains Cough Remedy at 25 cents each he reports a remarkable change and permanent cure. Sold by E T Scott.
The May term of the circuit court opens Monday May 23 with many new suits. Charles E Hall sues Wabash Railway for damages claiming $7000 plus home equipment values after a fire on May 6. The furnace engine sparks and defective spark arrestor cited. D C Decker sues Charles and Freeman Scarborough to revive a judgment totaling about 25 000 with interest. International Harvester Co of America sues FP M Hanratty on note. Sherwood Mattocks sues S A Wight on note. Joseph D Norris sues Orestes Garrison et al to quiet title filed Friday.
A Dempseytown resident writes about taking Dr King’s New Life Pills for two weeks and claims to feel “in my teens” again. The remedy, described as purely vegetable and non gagging, is advertised as best for liver stomach and bowels and priced at 25 cents at J T Scott’s Drug Store.
Louis Servas of Michigan City visits Westville each Saturday to instruct on violin organ and piano. He speaks of C. E. Herrold and invites others to acquaint themselves with his ability.
Dr T G Merritt of No Mehoopany Pa reports a patient with violent hemorrhages from stomach ulceration was cured by Electric Bitters after he prescribed them. The patient improved from the first dose and has had no attack in 14 months. Electric Bitters are guaranteed for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles. 50c at E TF Scotts.
The Republicans of New Durham Township invite supporters to a main convention in Cattron Hall Westville at 8:00 P M on Wednesday June 1 1904 to nominate candidates for Trustee Assessor three Township Advisory Board three Justices of the Peace and three Constables and to handle other business as needed By order of Committee CE Martin Chairman and A Suhunk Chairman
The court unanimously holds the 1902 apportionment unconstitutional and orders elections next fall under the 1897 act. It declares the 1903 plan invalid and reaffirms enumeration of male residents over 21 as the basis, aiming for equal voter influence statewide.
Programme lists Uncle Sammy as a featured act with Grace Osborne, Eva Lindner, Brissie Parks and others performing a mix of violin solos, vocal selections, recitations, pantomime and an orchestra number titled Flower of Italy. The event is scheduled for Saturday evening in the hall at Wanntat.
The notice lists several individuals as candidates before the New Durham Township Republican Convention. Names include A. J. Shunk seeking trustee nomination and Rubert Palm with a run for assessor. Arthur McClure is announced for assessor subject to convention. James E. PayNag is named for trustee.
The speaker warns individuals indebted to them to call and pay promptly by cash or note before departing the area. Signed by HH F Draves.
Report shows 231 cases in 41 counties with 3 deaths in March, down from 40 cases in 34 counties with 5 deaths the previous month. For March 1903 there were 500 cases and 21 deaths in 56 counties, indicating improving conditions.
Foley and Co of Chicago promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy. Due to its merit many imitations appear. ask for Foley's Honey and Tar and refuse substitutes. It is mildly laxative, contains no opiates, and is safe for children and delicate persons. For sale by E. T Scott.
Announcement reveals the marriage of Judge William B. Biddle of Laporte to Mrs Mollie Hockets Williams of Pasadena California. The ceremony is planned for the fall.
Township assessors have finished their evaluation and on Monday delivered their report outlining property valuations and assessments for the upcoming tax cycle. The release signals next steps for municipal budgeting and appeals.
J. S. Strange aged 26 of Westfield South Carolina died after an accident at Michigan City Pere Marquette depot. He slept on the depot and awoke to walk onto the track where he was struck by a train. His left leg was mangled and amputated above the knee. He also injured his right foot and toes. He is hospitalized with a chance of recovery.
Gustavus Nelson 35 of Chesterton dies after stepping onto the Pere Marquette track to retrieve tools left by work crew on the Lake Shore road at Miller. The accident occurred as the men were returning home. Nelson was mangled and died on site, later moved to Chesterton for burial. He was married with several children.
Gilbert Rateck, respected gentleman, died after a long illness. He was 78 years old and is survived by four children and one brother. his wife predeceased him by five years.
Harvey W. Perkins aged 67 died in South Bend last week after twenty one years with the South Bend Tribune. Born in Boston Indiana he served in the Civil War. He leaves a widow and a son George Y H Perkins of St. Paul.
Mrs. Mary Mutch aged 67 died at her Michigan City home after living there nearly 40 years. She is survived by nine children. Clyde Jones, who abducted 15 year old Nellie Berger of Peru in 1900, died Monday in prison of consumption.
Misa A R Jessup a milliner from La Porte died Sunday from consumption. The report notes her trade and hometown as readers learn of the local death.
A Shenandoah Valley reader cites Mrs. C B Van Metre of Shepherdstown West Virginia who recovered from bronchitis after a year of failed remedies using one bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery. The ad claims it cures croup whooping cough grip pneumonia and consumption with trial bottles free and sizes 50 cents and one dollar.
Warns that sound kidneys are essential to filter impurities and prevent serious illness. Claims Foley's Kidney Cure cures all kidney and bladder diseases and urges purchase from E. T. to avoid blame for failing health.
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