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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1897
Page
4
An article discusses misattributing kidney and bladder pain to female weakness or womb issues. It argues urine sediment after 24 hours signals trouble and promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy, offering samples by mail and noting no guarantee of genuineness.
Farmers report corn in crib and strong wheat prices. M. E. church nears a new building with foundation in place. Buck anniversary surprise from Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. Kate Hunt party danced till daybreak. Maud McCarty heads to California for winter. George Roots promotes New England Nurseries. Truancy officers laud attendance as schools run well. Suppers and dinners planned at Deckers school and Masonic hall for Thanksgiving.
Reports warn of mud as Wanatah undertakes road work and residents respond. Community mentions include post office inquiries, a commodious apartment occupied by P Yarger near Eaton Pudenski’s grocery, local illnesses, church activities, society debates, and visiting residents.
Matt Aker works as a carpenter for M. Sullivan at Morgan. Tom Tuley improves rapidly. Grace Brown is sick again. Tom Hannon of Pinhook was seen on Sunday. Walter and John Osborn vacationed at home and returned to Valparaiso Tuesday. The school social raised 22 dollars. Mrs Tuley of Hammond spent two weeks with Wm Tuley and returned home Wednesday.
The piece notes a dreary November as Mrs. Wooden, longtime county settler, dies on November 3. Relatives mourn, and her remains go to Morgan cemetery. Other items include Mr. Asa Richardson’s horse injury, the Adamses returning from Chicago, Howard Davis visiting home, and a Sunday sermon by Mrs. McKim on Women’s roles. A Christian Endeavor Society is planned for next week.
John Glassman assumes a new role described as ganxasier in LaPorte. The notice notes focus on his position and local town placement, with reference to Chicago and the Monday timing.
The community hosted an ice cream social and entertainment at F. M. Winchells Friday evening with Miss Mamie Hetfield of LaPorte providing music. Miss Grace Davidson named prettiest girl. Louis Beilfeldt and Frank Felton, camping near Kankakee, returned home Monday with reports of fun but no game.
Thanksgiving falls on November 25. Miss Mary Medariz sews for Miss Hulda Miller. John Poston's family visited Burdick last Sunday. Carmel school house library held November 4 with a debate on home stay versus going abroad. Debaters Axel Palm Chas Nicholas Will Gusterfson for. Emil Palm John Nicholas against. The affirmative won and Dec 2, 1897, will debate Alaska as a place for the young. Rev O L Siljestron led singing and prayer. A party at Mr F Shaw's last Friday featured dancing. Mr Shaw plans to move to Michigan. Beatty's Corners social was well attended. Lizzie Wagner won the handsomest lady cake, John Schelene the homeliest gentleman cake, teacher J B Jones raised about fifteen dollars. Herbert Taylor turned 15 with a birthday gathering and games ending with a festive kiss. Township institute Saturday and literary Friday evening invite all.
Pin Hook reports Tony Francis moving his family to a house on Mr. Ludwick's farm. Maggie LaBlanch of LaPorte visits Dave Hannon's for several days. Garwood, McKellips, Edenburg, and Eddie Garwood took a river trip this week. Frank Shaw's farewell dance drew a large crowd and best wishes follow him to his future home. Chas Baird improves though the days feel dreary. James Cale plans to winter in Ohio. Word of the marriage of former instructress Miss Lottie Horn to John Green brings best wishes.
The column lists visits and stays of residents including Miss Ella Thune on Forrest Crossing and Miss Helen Whitlock from Valparaiso. It notes Mr. Fred Linderman's rheumatism recovery, Mrs. Clara Linderman and Miss Flora Thune in Chesterton, and H. B. Farmer of Chicago visiting the local farm. A Jackson Center church service begins Nov 14, with a family birthday event for Mrs. Clara Linderman on Oct 31 marking her twenty third year.
Mrs. Ella and Clara attended a horse show in Chicago, with attendance noted as a social highlight.
Sunday visitor brother Frank Storms returns home to Michigan City after two weeks. Monday Mrs. Cole from Westville visits Mrs. Dollie Poston. Mrs. Ella Drum visits the Cummings home. Omer Wright of LaPorte was seen on our streets last week.
Valparaiso residents attend a Monday visit by T. J. Johnson while wedding notices for J. B. Green and Charlotte Honn arrive. A school shift due to Mrs. Hatten’s illness prompts Miss Forein to step in. A new literary society forms led by Miss Orost with J. Castleman as secretary, meeting Tuesdays on Greek Mythology. A fatal crossing accident occurs near town at 6 am. Invitations go out for a party at Moroney’s Hall hosted by Pickwith Club. Mrs. Chas. Rollo and others visit Chicago. thirteen young ladies, including Ida and Cora Peterson, share tea with games and music at a Saturday gathering.
Charles Pinkerton, convicted at this term of a circuit court for the murder of his nephew and son in law near South Bend last February, receives a life sentence in Michigan City State Prison but will not be confined. He has added another crime to the conviction, ending his life with a self-inflicted throat cut using an old pocket knife shortly after noon Sunday.
Grand jurors listed include Geo O Foster Rolling Prairie Fred Swan Laporte Samuel I Kessler Laporte Edward Garwood Center township Stephen W Lower Laporte Peter M Brown Michigan City Petit jurors include William Regelin Otis John Nelson Michigan City Henry Wilhelm Laporte Chas Wolff Michigan City Chas L Fethke Michigan City Gust H Greiger Wanatah Henry Opperman Michigan City Jacob Evans Laporte Tilman Jessup Clare Fritz Wanatah Jas P Siddell Mill Creek Robert Phillips Laporte.
A editorial argues Ohio’s woman suffrage law will be repealed after a test in Cleveland showing steadily declining registration and turnout. It contends suffragists misrepresent real female sentiment and that the cost to taxpayers adds to the case for repeal.
Greensburg Indiana correspondent reports Mabel Stevens, after months of illness and nervous trouble, regained strength. A letter from Amanda Stevens details early symptoms, failed treatments, and a turning point after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. The pills are advertised at 50 cents per box or six for $2.50.
The author extols four words mind your own business as the best counsel to avoid heartache and quarrels. Observing this rule, especially in family life and work, leads to success and peace, avoiding envy and distraction from personal duties.
The piece mixes Eli Perkins imaginary praise of the Chicago and North Western with a Winter Schedule note for the Nickel Plate Road. It lists westbound and eastbound train numbers, times between Buffalo and Chicago and key intermediate stops, and mentions through car and dining service with uniformed porters.
The undersigned will offer at public sale at his residence Otis Indiana starting 1 30 o clock pm Monday Nov 15 1897 goods include household items two sewing machines cook stoves sofas chairs bureaus bedstead farming implements two plows two shovel plows two spring tooth drags one hay rack one mower one spring wagon one cart one set bob sleighs one milch cow one work horse 13 year annt and Plymouth Rock chickens plus store fixtures boots shoes groceries dry goods counters and showcases to be sold Se of goods in store continues until finished Terms cash on sums 5 and under and on sums over 5 credit nine months with note secured no interest if paid when due otherwise per cent interest from date.
Try Allen's Foot-Ease powder shaken into shoes for swollen hot feet. It cools and eases walking, prevents sweat and blisters, and relieves bunions and callous spots. Sold by druggists and stores. Address Allen S. Olmstead.
The partnership between Hillana Hixson in the butcher business is dissolved. All accounts are to be settled. The notice is dated November 4, 1895, in Wrstvinxz, Indiana.
The text extols an excellent and invaluable remedy for the cure of cough and cold. It emphasizes its efficacy and usefulness as a universal remedy.
An old advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a palatable remedy for constipation, undigestion, chronic headaches, and summer stomach complaints. Sold in 10 cent bottles with ten doses, and in 50 cent and one dollar sizes by E T Scott.
An old advertisement touts Cas carets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed cure for numerous ailments linked to constipation and sluggish liver. It promises money back and offers samples with price options 10c 25c 50c and invites readers to see a large ad.
Rev. S P Klotz of Waterloo Ind reports over 20 years of dyspepsia improved after using Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. He has consumed nearly one large bottle and feels like a different person according to E T Scoot.
A nostalgic advertisement extols Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a pleasant medical discovery. It claims gentle cleansing of kidneys liver and bowels, dispelling colds curing headaches fevers constipation and biliousness with boxes priced 10 25 and 50 cents and guaranteed to cure by druggists.
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