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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1897
Page
4
The narrator analyzes Mullen's tactics and motives in a gold theft and murder plot tied to Burgoyne, noting Mullen's use of Burgoyne's boat and telegrams to mislead authorities. He emphasizes detective psychology, criminal habit, and the need to anticipate methods to trap the offender.
The narrator traces James Mullen after Gravesend seeking the Odd Trick yacht. He deduces Mullen would use disguise and a white five ton yawl, and sails down the river then back toward London to mislead pursuers. A brown cutter near Southend reveals a critical clue that saves Captain Shannon from capture.
A narrator searches west of Southend pier for a brown cutter matching the Odd Trick. He orders his man to anchor the steam launch by the pierhead and uses field gasses to identify two people aboard: a likely paid hand and his employer. To be Continued.
MecClures Magazine June opens with Prof S P Langley Smithsonian official recounting his self-built flying machine that actually flew after ten years of work. The issue will also present a sixty-year queen Victoria life portrait sequence and White's Decoration Day Kansas story with illustrations. A feature covers Revue des deux Mondes influence on politics and letters from Buloz to present editor Brune.
The new Indiana fish law prohibits taking or killing fish with spears nets explosives or poisonous substances in most waters except Lake Michigan and the Ohio River and private ponds. It allows only hook and line fishing with up to three hooks and a 12 foot minnow bait exception. Violations incur misdemeanor fines from 1 to 500 dollars and conflicting laws are repealed.
Chas. B. Hood of Columbus certifies the cough remedy has no equal. J. D. Brown of Ft. Wayne testifies a two year cough cured by the Discover y. B. F. Merrill of Baldwinsville says he would rather have it than a doctor for cures. Mrs. Hemming of Chicago keeps it ready for instant relief of croup, with free trial bottles at Scott’s Drug Store.
In Rochester an Illinois minister Rev H C Jennings asked a class what kind of boys go to heaven. A front seat youth answered dead boys prompting laughter and applause from the audience.
Cure for constipation and indigestion touted as rapidly growing in favor after introduction. Children like its pleasant taste. Trial size ten cents. Regular size fifteen cents and one dollar available from E. T. Scott.
The Account National Convention Young Peoples society of Christian Endeavor to be held at San Francisco July 7th to 12th 1897. The Wabash will have tickets on sale Westville Ind to above point at rate of 26.50. Selling date June 29 30 June 31 July 1 2 3 Final return limit not later than Aug 15 Returning rate same as above for further information apply at ticket office Mr loss by fire insured with J B Green's agency was paid ail satisfac torily CuHas LEETS
A new beverage replacement called GRAIN-O or GRAIN-U appears in grocery stores. Marketed as a pure grain drink safe for delicate stomachs, it claims to resemble coffee closely, costs about 4 times less, and is suitable for children. Available in 15 and 2 cent packages.
An advertisement proclaims Jacklin's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and is priced at 25 cents per box sold by E IT Scot.
Deer Park on the crest of the Allegheny Mountains offers health travel with pure water and scenic views. The hotel provides entertainment facilities and furnished cottages with housekeeping. Access via Balt An Express routes with excursion tickets on sale. season begins June 21, 1897. inquiries to D C Jones, Camden Station, Baltimore.
The North Western Line advertises over 400000 acres for sale in northern Wisconsin at very low prices and easy terms. Land seekers excursion tickets go on sale April 20 May 4 and 18 at reduced rates. Inquiries to nearest ticket agent or C N W RY office 208 Clark St Chicago Ill Maps and land descriptions available from G W Bell Land Commissioner Hudson Wis.
A local business item notes J. E. Shultz operates a restaurant and bakery in Michigan City. The notice highlights the establishment as a community dining venue with baking services in the area.
Tickets go on sale April 6 20 May 4 and 18 for travel to Arkansas Texas Louisiana Oklahoma and Indian Territory on the Cotton Belt Route. One fare plus 2 dollars for round trip with a stop over on the going trip. For full information write W A McQuown Louisville Ky. 16 2
Public notice announces two fast trains daily between Chicago and Duluth via St Paul Minneapolis Ashland and Central Wisconsin stops. It also advertises thousands of acres of fine farming lands for sale in northern Wisconsin and directs inquiries to Jas. a Genl Pass Agent in Milwaukee.
The North-Western Home-Seeker paper from Chicago & North-Western Railway highlights South Dakota as ideal for agriculture dairying and cattle raising. It notes favorable land terms and rising immigration, inviting correspondence from settlers and offering free copies by mail from D W Aldridge in Cleveland Ohio.
Promotion touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as quickly successful and widely endorsed by satisfied users. It asserts relief from constipation indigestion and headache with trial sizes 10 cents and larger bottles priced at 50 cents and 1.00 dollars from E T Scott.
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad offers excursion tickets to Frederick, Maryland for the German Baptists annual meeting from June 2 to 4. Round trip fare is one fare with return validity to June 30, 1897. Inquiries to B and O Ticket Agents or L S Allen Chicago assistant.
The Young People Society of Christian Endeavor meets in San Francisco July 7 to 12. The National Educational Association gathers in Milwaukee July 6 to 9. The Elks hold a convention in Minneapolis July 6 to 9. Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway offers multiple daily through trains via Omaha to California and via four routes to Minneapolis. Through trains are air conditioned and electric lighted. Absolute Block System, low excursion rates, tickets through agents or Robt. C. Jones in Cincinnati.
The Cotton Belt Route promotes Arkansas and Texas as top migration destinations with claims of fine land climate and abundant opportunities. Free illustrated pamphlets titled Homes in the Southwest Texas Truth About Arkansas Glimpses of Southeast Missouri Arkansas and Northwest Louisiana Lands for sale along the Cotton Belt are available from W. LaBeaume, General Passenger Agent.
Promote health and strength with Electric Bitters claimed to cure loss of appetite constipation headaches faintness nervousness sleeplessness and dizziness. Sold by E. T. Scotts Drug Store for fifty cents and one dollar.
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