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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1898
Page
2
The Weetville Indictor outlines a weekly post office notice and advertising terms. It notes ownership changes at Wanatah Times, with Gruse and Eaton taking over December 1, and praises P O Small while criticizing rivals in Laporte politics.
The court refused the motion for a new trial in the Forrest Lang case. Emil Grieger was appointed administrator of the estate of August Borth. Carrie Schenke was granted a divorce from Harold J. Schenck with $150 alimony. Their two children were placed in the custody of his parents. In Rozean versus Link et al. the judge ruled the $100 note belonged to the plaintiff.
A legal affidavit from Frank J. Onewey, senior partner of F. J. Cuesxy & Co. in Toledo, asserts a one hundred dollar reward for each catarrh case cured by Haxz GarvaREH. The document places the claim in the city and county of Toledo, detailing business associations and oath.
Re-elected Hon. Henry Schaal as joint representative for Laporte and Starke counties by 408 votes. County tallies show Prohibitionists, Populists and other groups with minor counts. local obituaries include Prudence Leach of Wanatah and notable deaths in Valparaiso and Porter county. Community updates cover church notices, school events, road improvements, and a local subscription offer for The Union Gospel News.
A Valparaiso Indiana letter thanks C E Martin for campaign support and praises newspaper influence on the election. The writer credits Republican papers for victory and urges continued support ahead of 1900. Signed by E D Crumpageer November 12 1898. Also a separate note from Charles S Hernly chairman thanks newspapers for cooperation in the Indiana state campaign.
The circuit judge serves six years starting January 1. The prosecuting attorney begins upon qualification for two years. The sheriff takes office as soon as his commission is issued for two years. The treasurer starts January 1, 1899, per recent law. The clerk begins November 1 next year for four years. County commissioners serve three years. The surveyor and coroner both hold two year terms.
Star City Indiana reports Mrs Louisa Hammer tried Hood's Sarsaparilla for blood purification after prolonged fatigue and nervousness. She says the tonic revived her strength, reduced tiredness, and she feels ten years younger, believing it unmatched for building up the system.
An advertisement proclaims a universal salve for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, chapped skin, rheum, fever blisters, and piles. Priced at 25 cents per box, the product is offered by ET. Scott.
A Westville cavalry correspondent writes from Savannah describing camp life with a view of the city, water quality, and health updates for men Robert Ansley, Warren Hixon, and Curtis Parkhurst. He notes furlough prospects, uncertain departure, clothing orders, Col. Durbin, and local gossip about finances, lawfulness, and a Knights of Pythias banquet. The Wabash announces a November 21 1893 rail fare sale within 150 miles at one third round trip, with return allowed through November 25.
The Overland Limited runs from Chicago daily at 6 30 p m arriving in San Francisco at 8 45 p m on the third evening and reaching Los Angeles at 1 20 the next afternoon. The Pacific Express leaves Chicago at 10 30 p m and arrives in San Francisco at 9 45 the fourth morning with new, modern equipment. For rates contact your local ticket agent or write D W Aldridge 127 The Arcade Cleveland Ohio.
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