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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1895
Page
2
The Westville Indiana Indicator notices publish obituaries and notices with pricing: obituaries over ten lines cost a dollar, obituary poetry ten cents per line. Rates for professional cards are five dollars yearly or three dollars for six months. Advertising details are provided on application.
A reader offers a financial overview favoring labor value and standard measures, arguing against free coinage of silver. He contends money derives from labor and goods, notes government bonds are backed by promises, and warns against populist gold and silver schemes while endorsing greenbacks and practical cash use. He criticizes monetary jugglers and supports cautious editorial use of silver and gold.
A dated essay extols public improvement over private gain, urging citizens to invest, plan, and support communal enterprises. It warns against selfishness, promotes neighborly pride, and advocates unity against class prejudice while criticizing free coinage and political rhetoric.
Mrs Ida A Frisbie died May 27 1895 from blood poisoning after a brief five day illness. Born October 11 1875 in Mason County Michigan she moved to this place as a girl. She married W S Frisbie in June 1892 and left behind a daughter born August 11 1893. The funeral was at the M E church with Rev N F Jenkins and burial in Westville cemetery.
Mrs Herbert Cathcart hosted a birthday surprise for her husband Bronday with many guests and baskets. Local updates include visits from Wm Lambs, Benson sisters with uncles, Dell Burner visiting from Laporte, Judy Flood recovering, Brant improving his house, and Dan Hibbard’s coming fruit venture. Sadie Herrold wed a Mr Young, the road crew fixed the county road, Judy Flood’s two pet raccoons attract attention, and a bet over ditch length left Nelson Sellars with a dollar.
Parties desiring tomato plants can obtain them from me at my home three miles south of Westville on Mrs. E. S. SMALL.
The World's Fair tests found no baking powder pure or as effective as Royal for leaving power. Officials note no product matches the Royal in leavening strength, prompting discussion among exhibitors about baking science and brand claims.
A 19th century-style advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for persistent catarrh cures with Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements from F. J. Cheney & Co and wholesalers West & Truax Kiswan Manviy, claiming long trust and financial reliability. The cure is described as an internal medicine targeting blood and mucous surfaces, priced at 75 cents per bottle and available from druggists nationwide.
Mrs Ann Howell visits Chicago as a cold wave nears. La Porte graduation events draw many locals. Roads improve under supervision while wheat crop prospects fade. Epworth League program features Dr Cissel on life’s failures and youth training. Bryan chalk talks entertain with patriotism and art. Friday concert closes festival with a dense program of solos duets and choruses by local performers.
Plans for the Grand Fountdlo in the central plaza of the Cotton States and International Exposition progress toward a grand basin with a 100 foot water jet. Streams pour from all sides, illuminated at night by electric lights and a government dome search-light, rivaling the Electric Fountain near Machinery Hall.
An advertisement extols DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as pleasant bowel regulators and claims DeWitt’s Coke and Cholera Cure cures summer complaints quickly. It promotes DeWitt’s Colic and Cholera Cure for travelers and diarrhoea, urging use of this brand and noting sale by E T Scott.
Summer school note urges review course for jp students. Address J V Cattron principal Westville schools for full information about a course starting June 3 1895. Limited seating. apply early to J W Cattron principal schools.
Having disposed of my drug and grocery store I demand prompt settlement of accounts. If cash is not available I require a note. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is recommended for burns, pain, skin eruptions, and piles. Signed H. B. Herrold and E. T. Scott.
Dr J H Watts of Humboldt Nebraska recounts four years of severe heart disease and finally finds relief with Dr Miles Heart Cure. He reports improved health lasting three years with no symptoms and notes satisfaction with other Dr Miles remedies. May 9 1894 testimonial.
In the LaPorte Circuit Court April Term 1855 Daniel L. Drumgoneras Executor of the Estate of James presented and filed final settlement and vouchers. Heirs creditors or legatees are required to appear and show cause why said final accounts should not be approved. Witness the Clerk and Seal of the LaPorte Circuit Court at LaPorte this day.
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