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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1898
Page
3
In Ohio Farmer a family saga follows two brothers Josiah and Hiram Walker whose long civil case over a lone pig pits pride against kinship. An agreed meeting at Charley’s grave on Decoration Day unites them, ending the feud and restoring peace.
In a Northern Indiana farm scene set in the era of Lincoln's call for troops, Ma Walker resists spending 50 to settle a dispute over a four dollar shoot mortgage. Her firm stand, grounded in family welfare and legal pressures, halts mounting conflict as brothers face tough choices amid wartime hardship.
A Congregationalist reflection urges expanding Memorial Day beyond battlefield remembrance to honor mothers wives and friends whose quiet heroism sustains the nation. It calls for personal affection and broader memory linking civil life and war, urging society to honor those who waited home and those who died, with flowers at resting places.
A lone ecarin vessel bears dust of her sons as a grieving mother prays for their souls to be united in fraternal love. She does not reveal their birthplaces, but her sorrow and prayer to Heaven speak volumes about loss.
Dialogue in broad Irish dialect with Dinnis and a lover, as one character asks for a whispered confession of love. The Boston Courier fragment captures a coy exchange with humorous phonetic rendering.
An anxious mother urges interference as Edward watches a young Stumps sit with Mabel in a moment of risk. The father notes the scene will keep her from the piano, a light domestic moment in Strag Stories.
French wagon wheel production switches from hickory to mahogany as a cheaper alternative that remains durable, reflecting a shift in material use for efficiency and cost savings.
Montpelier Indiana endures severe flood damage with five foot water around homes and rising rivers at six feet per hour. Sewers overflow, factories close, and oil and telephone facilities suffer fires from lightning.
Moraxapolis Ind May 14 The Indiana Assembly of the Daughters of Rebecca adjourned after electing officers President Mrs Anna W Labollette Indianapolis vice president Mrs Mary A Wiley Fowler secretary Mrs Victoria L Cranor Muncie treasurer Mrs Clarinda Rhoads Lafayette chaplain Mrs Debora Trepeer Peru Marshal Ellen Cominger Loransport conductor Mellie M Clackburn Decatur inside guardian Mrs Annarauss Andrews outside guardian Nobiah Howard Mr Vernon supporters of the president Mrs Lillian Bishop Portland and Mrs Louise Newell Garrett supporters of the vice president Mrs Low Albro Indianapolis and Louise Langjahr Lebanon trustees Olive E Merrew West Indianapolis Roxy s Hathaway Aurora and Annie J Henderson South Bend
Prospects for one of the largest wheat crops in southern Indiana are very favorable. Farmers report a heavy yield and high prices, with unusually large acreage and a favorable season, inspiring widespread jubilation among growers despite occasional grumbling about hard times.
The Normal University of Indiana presented Mr. Evelyn J. Baldwin with a handsome flag. He departs for Franz Josef Land to join the Wellman expedition as observer for the weather bureau. The expedition, led by Wellman, leaves Tromsø on June 26 and will be absent about two years.
Samuel Isgrige of Jeffersonville was arrested in New Albany on a charge of trying to sell a bicycle owned by Charles Peel. He said he needed money to marry and was jailed.
The 61st semi annual meeting of the grand lodge I O O F began Wednesday in Inpravarovts Ind. The building committee reported and the erection of the temple was postponed due to failure to secure a loan.
Muncie Indiana May 19 The city street railway company led by Geo F McCulloch granted substantial wage increases to motormen and conductors following an inspection era report. Richmond High School gains cooperative admission with University of Chicago and University of Michigan allowing graduates to enter without examination after thorough school inspection. Hentincton Indiana May 19 Henry Sparks broke his back after leaping with a crowd of youths during a Wednesday event.
In Whitecappers, White County, Indiana, a group of 15 masked men raided near Cutright's Bridge and whipped Jacob Todd in bed, then attacked Homer Howard and Peter Chambers. Victims claim identify the assailants as those who insist others must work. Nine men were acquitted recently on similar charges nearby. Presbyterian missionary conference notes report large audiences and active discussions on missionary work and Sabbath school programs.
A diverse set of short items notes Ruth McEnery Stuart reading and writing diasect stories for income, B B Crowninshield serving in the Massachusetts naval reserves, Sir Thomas Lipton opening London restaurants for eight cent dinners, a powder prank causing eye loss, and two Victorian era physicians surviving. Also reports Justice Harlan on onions for drivers, a Maine fatal accident twice, a Belfast train death, a Chicago church burglary with a bloodied fox terrier at the scene.
A Johnstown flood flood strikes Kokomo Indiana on May 21 with the collapse of Wild Creek submerging nearly 100 residences. Hack teams and drays aid rescue as Joe Jay and Christie Redmond newsboys are swept away with ponies drowned but saved by boats. The river runs at its highest level in four decades.
Charles Meyers filed a circuit court petition seeking the appointment of a receiver for the Jeffersonville City Brewing Co. He alleges officer misconduct and insolvency as the plant faces sale to Chicago and Cincinnati capitalists.
Felix Gillatt the Paousa constable shot and killed Harry Tilman an elderly veteran ten miles south of Paola while attempting to serve an execution Thursday morning. Gillatt surrendered upon returning to Paousa and is jailed claiming self defense after an altercation arose.
The Postal Telegraph and Cable Co filed articles of incorporation in the county and plans a Cincinnati to Indianapolis and Chicago line reaching Mancie. The route will pass through Anderson Richmond and Logansport in Indiana.
Rowland Hughes, a senior at Princeton College, has enlisted in a New Jersey regiment. The notice places him as active in the local city draft roster and marks his military service begins May 21.
Morristown Indiana May 19 The old Missouri Harmony Class will hold its annual singing next Sunday The class organized here 59 years ago has met annually since Then the youngest member is 70 and the oldest 85 Orphans Home for Knox Vincennes Indiana May 19 County commissioners let contract for Knox county orphans home for 6000 to Thomas Campbell architect and contractor May Move the Shops to Hammond Hammond Indiana May 19 Pennsylvania Co will close deal to move shops and yards from Chicago to this place Price paid for site 60000 New Railroad Freight House Indianapolis Indiana May 19 H and D Railroad Co arranging erect a freight house cost 100000 on New Jersey street between Washington and Maryland streets
The St. Louis Republic argues that Germany Russia France and England seize Chinese territory by force, branding the acts as robbery and piracy. It contends international law remains sound in principle but is hollowed by greed and selfish power among nations.
The Bulletin of the American Geographical Society reports approximate 1890s Cuban population by province: Matanzas 300,000 Havana 480,000 Puerto Principe 72,000 Santa Clara 360,000 Pinar del Rio 220,000 Santiago de Cuba 230,000 total 1,762,000 with 1,225,000 white 490,000 mixed and black 44,000 Asian. The two chief cities Tlavan a and Matanzas hold 250,000 and 60,000 respectively and war conditions have halved the population.
In a Common Case timeline, Tim Garrity is dismissed from his position at the customs house for not attending jury duty. Dennis Anilphwat faced similar questions about duty and was told he had nothing to do and would not comply.
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