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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1899
Page
1
Agents of the Nickel Plate road report complete information on rates sale dates routes and train times for a low cost coast trip to San Francisco Cal May 26 to 30.
The Chicago and Northwestern railway issues a neatly printed illustrated booklet describing California’s resources and travel route. It explains attractive destinations and how the journey is made. Send two cents postage to the General Passenger and Ticket Agent in Chicago to receive a free copy.
Nicholas Geisen 2 miles northwest of Westville advertises all kinds of fine stove wood for sale. Interested buyers should write to Otia for prompt attention.
Classified notice offers a half interest in 10 horses with various harness setups totaling multiple vehicle types including surreys hacks and cutters plus a lumber wagon and bob sled. Trade for stock real estate or cash. Inquire at this office.
A vintage grocery ad promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims children may drink it safely and that adults, even with delicate stomachs, will enjoy its rich mocha like color. Packages sell for 15 or 25 cents through all grocers.
A newspaper ad urges readers to send names and addresses with three 2c stamps to American Seed Co. in New York to receive seed packages and coupons redeemable for jewelry. The offer promises seeds valued at $1.00 and full particulars.
Advertisements claim Grain-O made from pure grains suits delicate stomachs and tastes like coffee. It is marketed as cheaper and suitable for children, with packages priced at 15 and 25 cents, prompting readers to ask for Grain-O at grocery stores.
An illustrated tale titled A Thrilling Night's Ride will be mailed free upon receiving two cents postage. The offer comes from A H Waggener of 6 Jackson Place, Indianapolis, Indiana.
A vintage advertisement promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee when prepared properly, and costs about the same. Available at grocers in 15c and 25c sizes.
A. Williams announces city property for sale or exchange in Muskegon Michigan Stony Island and Washington Heights Chicago with details of proposed transactions.
Miss Lizzie Wagner of Michigan City rode through on her wheel en route to Westville for a visit over Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Seigle and their little girl from Beatty s Corners visited the city Sunday. Lume Booth and two young ladies were traveling Sunday. Mrs Timm and son Arthur attended Mr Fogle s funeral Sunday afternoon. Will Irk of Chicago visits his parents. Most farmers have their corn in.
Public praise for Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and coughs as proprietors donate over ten million bottles. It claims to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases. Trial bottle offered by EB T Scott druggist with guarantee or refund. Regular sizes 50 cents and 31 dollars.
Miss Florence Higgins wed Prof Butler at the bride’s home as weddings multiply in Valparaiso Normal community. Fred Krueger and Mrs Werner also married. The era sees couples in their seventies, with other notices of fires, thefts, rentals, illnesses, and local visits.
Undertaking by E. T. Scott to refund money on two 25 cent bottles or boxes if Baxter's Man Drake Bitters fails to cure constipation biliousness sick headache jaundice loss of appetite sour stomach dyspepsia liver complaints or related diseases. Sold liquid in bottles and tablet in boxes at 25 cents each with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded.
Contemplating a trip to the Annual Meeting of the National Educational Association to be held in Los Angeles California July 11 to 14 1899. Others desiring the low rate should procure a copy of the booklet issued by the Chicago & 2.
A Glass family reunion at Mrs Margret Sib brel’s home on the county line northwest of here drew ninety six attendees. A dinner was served as relatives and guests from Chicago Westville Pinhook Chesterton Mich City Ocassville Penn De La Porte St Edwards Neb gathered for a day of reminiscence and socializing.
Belleville druggist Abraham Hare proclaims Electric Bitters the best selling bitters in 20 years. The tonic tones the stomach regulates liver and kidneys purifies blood strengthens nerves and rebuilds the system offering new life and vigor for weak or run down individuals. 50 cents. Sold by E T Scoot Druggist guaranteed.
List shows remaining uncalled names including Theo Marmerdick, Robert Robinson, Judge Pitte, S. J. Hills, W. S. Buckley, James Cross, Sam Johnson, Mrs Martha Short, Mrs D W Downey. Henrietta Winters P M indicates postmaster.
The article lists resort stops along the Chicago and North Western route through Wisconsin and Michigan including Waukesha Madison Devil's Lake Green Lake and Lake Geneva with connections to St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Ashland and Marquette. Free copies of Hints to Tourists are available on application to W B Knicker General Passenger and ticket agent Waggener at 6 Jackson Place Indianapolis Ind.
Decoration Day events include Memorial Sermon at M E Church in the morning by Rev E D Daniel of Laporte and a church service at 10 30 am. The post will procession to the cemetery to decorate graves with Grand Army ceremonies. Dinner served at Cattron Hall and a program of patriotic songs and recitations in Cattron Hall in the afternoon. Committee invites all fraternal groups and the community.
Ex Senator John M. Peffer of Kansas a long time Populist leader announces return to the Republican party saying there will be two parties next year Republican and Democratic. He aims to avoid dying a Democrat and expects most southern populists to join the Democrats while centrists will fade to a minor sideshow.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable catarrh case with Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co claim reliability, endorsed by West Truax and Kiswan Makvin, Toledo wholesalers. Cure taken internally purporting to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. Testimonials free. Half a family pills also advertised.
Patrons can expect a string of pleasant surprises during the summer season on the Nickel Plate Road as events and amenities are promoted to boost travel interest.
Samuel S. Davis, 74, longtime Laporte county resident and former New Durham merchant, died at his Otis home after a lingering illness. Born May 29, 1825 in Tompkins County New York, he moved to Indiana with his parents in 1835. He married Lavina Taylor in 1850 and Idele A. Haffe in 1870, leaving a widow, four daughters and two grandchildren. Funeral was held May 21 at Pinhook conducted by Dr. L A. Cole and Rev. R. H. Sanders. Street ad copy follows.
A large price reduction is announced on suits and jackets for both large and small sizes. The discount aims to attract broader shopper interest across the garment range.
Nickel Plate offers Sunday travel for groups of five or more on a single party ticket to stations west of Wallace Junction within 100 miles. Round trip fare is one dollar per person, matching existing single fare rules. Tickets available through Nickel Plate agents. details at local offices.
A sale announcement invites all gentlemen to attend a sale featuring fur hats straw hats and crush hats with emphasis on savings for buyers.
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