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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1895
Page
2
The 1895 INDICATOR editor urges Westville residents to finish building the town by completing key civic improvements. He notes better streets, schools, businesses, and housing depend on united effort and sensible investment to attract people and industry.
Harper's Weekly argues that dogs are property and cites fool ish laws allowing dog-catchers to kill seized dogs without due process. It notes owners of fine dogs guard them closely, limiting pound captures and challenging local ordinances.
A 19th century commentator recalls Brazil seeking 50 million dollars that the public ended up subscribing 64 million to in three days. The piece blames the administration for choosing a foreign bond syndicate over home funded options and argues sales at 25 dollar multiples would have kept interest domestically. It laments past blunders and reflects on childhood ambitions shaping adult character.
Statistician Henry Gannett computes U.S. wealth at 1880 as 43.942 billion dollars averaging 3870 per person and 1890 as 962.6 billion dollars averaging about 1000 per person. He notes 5 percent of wealth is held by millionaires and large shares by those in $100,000 to $1,000,000 and $1,000 to $10,000 ranges, with 6 percent under $1,000.
More than 2,000 men in Chicago port face dismay as fish vanish from Lake Michigan. Dozens of steam tugs and hundreds of sailboats pause fishing while theories circulate. Michigan City crews, by contrast, report their best season in years.
A quote-style reflection emphasizes that boys should aim high but learn that many start in humble jobs. Honest toil is valued, and over a lifetime, people may understand the truth that not all achieve greatness, though striving remains worthwhile. Eli W. Brown’s message encourages perseverance.
Congressman Bynum considers writing a series of magazine articles on the money question, aiming to explain it to the public. He doubts breaking into a first class magazine with his arguments for wildcat currency, emphasized during the 1892 state campaign.
The Muncie Herald extols persistent effort and daily work as the path to personal and global benefit. It warns that neglect of health laws and dissipative behavior cause more deaths than overwork, emphasizing steady diligence.
In April Indiana drilled 256 oil wells. Seventy six wells were unsuccessful, being dry or gas. The state’s daily capacity increased by 4163 barrels.
Early 20th century tone laments tax law removal by the supreme court and questions what will replace it after two years of panic. The piece voices sour grapes toward democratic friends and hints at political stakes without detailing concrete outcomes.
A Columbia City Post editorial condemns the idea that the government owes citizens a living and asserts free and unlimited silver coinage will only bring perpetual disappointment.
Decoration Day activities led by the Martin Post aided by the Martin Relief Corps J C Miller Camp Sons of Veterans and several Westville organizations include a memorial address by Rev T C Chaffee of Laporte at M E church on May 30 with a 10 am assembly at the Post Hall and a 10 30 am procession to the church followed by grave decorations under Misses Eva Smith Effie Ines and Jennie Matotte. The effort emphasizes reverent patriotism over games and urges citizens to honor deceased comrades and teach youth the value of devotion to country. Committees organize the decor and call for community help to ensure a solemn observance.
A reader notes finding the best meal at Lay's Restaurant in LaPorte with a total bill of 250 dollars and 40 cents. The entry highlights the venue and price as a standout dining option.
The Epworth League May festival opened Monday evening with Rev. R. S. Martin of Grace Church Chicago delivering Our Country Ten Thousand Miles by Land and Sea. The program featured Gypsy Polonaise duet by Cattron and Terwilliger and an oration on America Her Boundless Area and Resources with remarks on national capabilities.
Purdue Agricultural Experiment Station warns that early corn stands suffered severe damage from frost and an unusually prevalent cutworm across southern Indiana. Delayed planting to early June improves maturing time, with data showing later planting yields and shorter maturation.
Complete spring count shows 14 263 school aged youths in La Porte County. Totals by township list 5 219. City figures show 9 035 pupils with Michigan City and Laporte split. Colored children totals cited for Laporte and Michigan City. County shows 311 more boys than girls in townships but city reports 313 more girls.
To interested readers, a letter to J. W. Cattron Principal Westville schools will yield full information about the summer review course starting June 3. Limited spaces exist with 80 applicants sought. apply early.
The text advertises Hall’s Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh. It cites testimonials from Wist Truax and other Toledo wholesalers praising F J Cheney. It promotes internal use and states price 75 cents per bottle with sales by druggists.
A note may be required for unpaid accounts after selling a drug and grocery store. The message from H. B. Herrold demands prompt settlement or a note. An advertisement by E. T. Scott promotes DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as cooling for burns and skin issues and claims it cures piles.
A mill mixing room at Etna Powder plant in Miller's Station Lake county was destroyed by an explosion at noon Tuesday. Only twisted iron, broken timbers remain while many workers in an adjoining building escaped after the danger whistle sounded. Reports from Tolieston say the blast was felt there and windows shattered.
The Chickamauga monument commission settled doubts on Indiana soldiers positions. Regimental monuments will be set on Indiana stone with a bronze seal about a foot in diameter. Final positions for several monuments to be decided May 21 in Indianapolis with regimental members invited to confer.
The New Durham Township Otis High School hosted graduation exercises for a class of ten on May 1. The program featured a grand march, recitations, poems, songs, and reviews led by Rev. Jenkins and teacher participants, with remarks on the motto Step by Step and praise for the graduates' future paths.
From LaGrippe to recovery the article recounts how a Kentucky business man suffered grippe illness and regained strength through Dr Miles Nervine. The piece highlights the successful treatment and the subsequent return to work.
A Kentucky state agent from Mutual Life Insurance recounts two severe LaGrippe attacks one ending with lifelong nervous weakness. After two days on Dr Miles Restorative Nervine he improved and a month later was cured, returning to excellent health and recommending the remedy.
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