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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1900
Page
2
Readers urged to try Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder trouble with a free sample offer by mail and a booklet on symptoms and diagnosis. Address Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY for details and mention of newspaper ad. sizes available at druggists.
The Gamewell Fire Alarm company seeks possession of Laporte's fire alarm system. City officials faced bond limits and withheld payments, leading to a suit that city authorities won. The ruling was appealed to the Seventh Circuit, which affirmed the lower court.
Gen Lew Wallace travels to Northern Indiana for his annual fall houseboat fishing and hunting trip on the Kankakee. He has long enjoyed the journey and is pleased with the experience. The advertisement urges health and vigor with Dr Wing’s New Life Pills priced at 25 cents.
Advertisement for Bailey's Dyspepsia Tablets by Lakeside Medicine Co Chicago promises quick relief from stomach distress with a permanent cure. Pleasant to take 25 cents postpaid doctors prescribe samples free W J Bailey on package Sold by E T Scott
Valparaiso dealer Jay Barnes asked Elkhart's city council to modify a 20 percent gross receipts license tax for auctioneers. The council refused, Barnes continued selling books, was arrested after local dealers pressed authorities, and he said he would appeal to the state supreme court.
A vintage notice touts Bucklen’s Salve as the cure for itching piles and skin eruptions, claiming thousands helped and a two cent box price with a cure guaranteed. Sold by E T Scott, druggists. Also notes C W O Brien taking over as station agent for Kansas City and related rail lines at Willow Springs Missouri on November 10.
The Nickel Plate read will sell round trip tickets for Thanksgiving on November 28 and 29 with return by November 30. One and one third fare for trips within 160 miles. Contact nearest agent C A Astertin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana. Law's Overcoat Department at La-
Aunt Mary Small died this Friday afternoon at 4 o clock and news reached us as we went to press. Officer Samuel Cooper, shot by Lewis Jaquith, died Friday. authorities had anticipated no recovery and moved the suspect from Ep worth hospital to the county jail awaiting possible murder charges.
F o my farm just east of Valparaiso one large dark bay horse weight 1450 with beed stall Last seen near Pin hook A liberal reward will be given tinder F C Skinner Valparaiso Ind Laporte Herald Oct 30 Mrs Harriet Alyea died at 730 o clock last night at the home of her daughter Mrs David Griffin 211 East Main street of old age She was born in Cincinnati 89 years ago and came here in 1892 She was married twice and is survived by John Kelly Colorado William Kelly Omaha Neb Mrs Stephenson Covington Ky Emily Bryant Hebron Kate Wise Crown Point Lucy Alyea Hebron George R Alyea Hammond Hattie Griffin Laporte
Cure biliousness constipation and headache. Easy to take and pleasant in effect. For sale by E. T. Scott.
An advertisement touts Cham berlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy to cleanse the stomach tone the liver and regulate the bowels promising renewed health. Sold by E. T. Scott.
Mr K S Phipps of Poteau Arkansas states the Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him of bloody flux. He praises its quick cures in severe cases and notes it is widely favored. For sale by E T Scott.
Soak the corn or bunion in warm water to soften it then pare closely without drawing blood. Apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice daily rubbing vigorously for five minutes each time. Wear a corn plaster for a few days to protect the toe. Pain Balm is a general liniment for sprains bruises lameness and rheumatism. For sale by FE T Scott.
Mr H H Black of Grahamville Sullivan Co New York reports his five year old son suffered repeated croup attacks. He credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with dissolving mucus and stopping the croup before it worsens. The notice urges safe use for all ages and notes local availability through E T Scott.
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a remedy for malaria and related illnesses. It cites Dr. references and a Webb, Illinois, family testimonial, claiming relief after two bottles. The ad notes a 50 cent price and guarantees satisfaction, sold by E T Scott.
A collage of short notices and advertisements includes testimonials for Dr King’s New Life Pills praising their effects, job ads for a knitting factory and clothing store promotions, a sale of overcoats at Low’s Clothing, and various business notices from Michigan City to LaPorte with references to Grain-O coffee substitute and other consumer lines.
A brief food clue piece suggests preparing a no bake dessert using hot water and coal heat. Flavors include lemon orange raspberry and strawberry with suggested甜 groceries listed.
A feature on Major's Cement highlights superior materials and high but fair profits, noting history of the company since 1876 and advertising reach. It also covers the Margaret Smith guardianship verdict and Dr King’s New Discovery testimonial from Philadelphia.
Mrs J Penner of Anderson Indiana recalls her baby boy suffering epileptic spasms until a dose of Dr Miles Nervine brought immediate relief with no further attacks after the first dose.
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