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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1905
Page
1
Densely packed notes from Quakerdom and nearby towns detail visits by Ed and Mrs Greening in Valparaiso, social events at the Burdick school, box and pie socials, and a flood of neighborly gatherings. Residents attend church, travel to Chicago and Michigan City, and plan community socials for November 3.
Mrs. Hackett returns home after a brief visit with her daughter in Valparaiso. Mrs. George Frame visits from Chicago for a week. Hermano Richter and bride move into the Kiesel house for residence after November 1. Mrs. F. B Vogler guests with her parents in New Carlisle. Mr. and Mrs. Bardur host Michigan City visitors. Mrs. Cassie Pratt and daughter spend time at South Bend. Edd Schirr moves family to Dirham. Trebulaky honored with a surprise gathering. William Ritenour returns to Chicago. Mrs. Annie Huddleston suffers a light stroke on October 25.
Mies Minnie Arndt returned home after a two week stay in Michigan City. Mesdames E L'nk and Olga Barnard were there Tuesday. Orlando Barnard pressed hay last week. Clarence Heiden suffered a bad stomach poisoning. Mrs. Frank Burner of Davey visited her parents Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. Ejon Warnbuff and her son LeRoy spent Thursday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Greening.
Social and visits report from Michigan City to Westville and Pine township. Names include Ww Heiden John Lewandowski Walter Dodd Olga Barnard Miss Hattie Link Miss Carrie Link Reva Dodd Mamie Wallace Dora Pierce and Albert Greening. Box social planned at Quaker dom school house with music cake and fishing chance. Nov 7.
A large crowd gathered in Burdick last Friday for the funeral of Charles Goodwin. Attendees from Chicago included Mrs. Lizzie Frame and daughter, Henry Kilmer and son, Mrs. George Frame, and Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Louden with children. Others traveled from nearby towns as part of a multi-state turnout.
The Indiana prison at Michigan City reports a total earnings of 66 440 12 for the year ending Oct 31, up 15 350 25 from 1904. Average population 886. past five years show rising earnings and stable volumes despite a 1904 fire and population growth. Expenditures 164 528 87 with total appropriation 183 972 51, leaving 19 437 63 for future building within the walls.
Prof Avery visited Valparaiso with family spending Sunday there. Mrs Dankert returned from a two week stay in Chicago. Miss Moher spent Monday in Laporte. Mr Wade moved to Laporte. Mr Swanson from Chesterton will oversee the city electric signal plant vacated by Mc Wade.
The Leavenworth Indiana manager Thomas S Austin refused doctors for his wife seeking female trouble treatment. Five physicians failed until they used Electric Bitters. After use she recovered from extreme sickness and can perform household duties. Sold by E T Scott druggist for 50 cents.
Louis Boyd sues his wife Lida D. Boyd claiming marriage in 1903 and cohabitation until July 4. alleges habitual drunkenness morphine addiction and cruel treatment including a gun threat. Other docket items include bond increases in a criminal assault case, a verdict of two to 21 years for Barkus, nolle prosequi in Snyder case, McKinno’s suspended sentence, and various civil action developments in Laporte and nearby areas.
A full size square piano in good condition is offered free to a lodge church school or society. The recipient must furnish twenty five tuning orders gathered by the secretary. When received the instrument is theirs with a full receipt issued. Contact W Huntington 202 E Main St Valparaiso Indiana dealer in pianos organs and sewing machines.
Harmony Maine man E B Reid recalls his mother's death from consumption and credits five years of coughing episodes to Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. It allegedly provided quickest relief and cure for coughs and colds with prices 50c and 100, trial bottle free at E T Scott's drug store.
Lester Glenn Warnock youngest son of Willis and Minoate Warnock of East Valparaiso Street died Sunday evening from bronchial pneumonia aged one year five months and twenty one days. Funeral services were held Tuesday at noon in the Christian church with E. T. Scott officiating.
Mrs T B Brickley daughter of T B Hays of Springfield township died October 30 at the Interlaken sanitarium Laporte from spinal meningitis. She was twenty three, leaving a husband two children her parents five sisters and four brothers.
John Moon aged fifty died Ost 28 at his home near the Chlemacher brick plant from heart trouble. He leaves a widow. Elis funeral was held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the Earl undertaking parlors.
Fred Langman of Springfield township died October 30 at age twenty from typho malaria. He was survived by his parents George Langman, three brothers and five sisters.
The passage touts Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy from Rondout New York as highly effective for nervousness especially among women in confined domestic life. It claims the remedy aids digestion and strengthens the nervous system with natural action.
The pastor will preach Sunday morning on The Baptism of the Holy Spirit and evening on What it is to be Wise. Other services proceed as usual with class at 9 a.m., Sunday school at 10 a.m., Epworth League at 6 p.m., prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and Junior League Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. All are invited.
A promotional notice touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as remedies for indigestion constipation and related ailments. Sold at E T Scotts drug store for 25 cents with a guarantee.
“I thank the Lord” said Hannah Plant of Little Rock for relief from fearful running sores cured by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve after five years of failure. The product is sold with a money back guarantee at BE. T. Scott’s drug store for 26 cents.
A new folder outlines industrial opportunities on the North Western Railway with factory sites and ready buildings. It highlights extensions opening prime western territory and offers details for manufacturers, jobbers, and retailers seeking new locations. Free on application to A H Waggener, Trav Agt, 22 Fifth Ave, Chicago.
Journal notes attempted break in at Mrs. Margaret Crumpacker’s home in Laporte as thieves fled when confronted by Miss Catherine Crumpacker. Auctioneer M A Miller of Valparaiso lists contact for dates, with legal office tied to Rockwell and Stockman near Leatherman’s drug store.
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