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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1897
Page
4
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder trouble. It urges 24 hour urine test signs and offers sample bottles by mail from Dr Kilmer and Co Binghamton NY with prices 50 cents to one dollar.
Union Mills notes report Alma Blodgett of LaPorte visiting her father on weekend while George Wilcox stayed with Harmer Miller. Two local boys stole a traveler’s dog. the pair fled as authorities prepared to take them to LaPorte. Alice Bally suffers typhoid fever with little improvement. Mrs Steve Mackintater of Walkerton visited her sister, Mrs Geo Miller. Elmer Conrad spent the weekend in Walkerton. Lizzie Blodgett spent last week in Win hiting. Leland Swift has a mild bronchitis attack.
Mrs. Alice Swift died Sunday afternoon. Funeral service Tuesday at 2 o'clock at the Presbyterian church with Rev. S. E Smith officiating. Also notes of local updates including residents improving under care, travel and train time changes, and visits to Chicago.
Mr L G Taylor and Mr T E Condon entertained friends at Durham station with violin and banjo. Miss Belle Shannon had a narrow escape when a king bolt broke, injuring her left hand. Edward Forrester raises funds for the church. Miss Della Glass, pupil for Mrs Forrester, may visit Condonville soon. H G B Lee buys a ferret for winter sport. Mrs Jessup and niece plan a Belaidere Ill visit. Friends of L Driesel and R W Lee enjoyed a evening at their home with cards. T E Condon aims to finish fixing his horse power. Ed Ohime and Speckeen raced to Laporte. Speckeen won.
Abundant rain continues with forecasters hinting more unsettled weather ahead. Local resident remarks on the heavy precipitation while social notes share visits to Chicago and community events. Swedes from La Porte celebrate a fortieth anniversary and several locals attend township institute and schoolhouse social events.
An all night dance erupted in a vacated house with lamps lit and music playing. Eight couples danced as laughter filled the rooms. attendees listed include Roy Jessup, Ed Garwood, Barney Hannon, Byron Poston, Warren Hixon, Cleon Burner, Charley Burner, Philip Smith, Ed Hannon, John Baird, John McClure and several Misses. Joe Caven, Durham Station, resumes night operator duties after a ten day vacation.
Over the past week heavy rains fouled streets in Hanna. Mrs J W Osborn visited friends in Whiting nd. J C Ording left for Indianapolis to attend the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows as Hanna lodge rep. G H Grieger served as juror in Michigan City Superior Court.
Wm Zabr of Union Mills visited town on Friday. W B Hombeck moved into a new house built by John Moyer. The infant of Geo Rich died Friday and was buried at Winchell cemetery Saturday. J W Davidson shipped a car load of stock to Chicago Tuesday. Frank Medaris of the Standard Oil Co LaPorte was in town Monday. A dance at T H Barnes Saturday evening drew over 30 couples. Much baled hay shipped this week. Some residents plan to attend Hudelmeyer’s Opera House ball Walkerton Thanksgiving Eve.
Gossip from Pin Hook notes parties at the Cathcart and Garwood homes, visits to Standiford and Soliday, and a debate Friday. It mentions Mr Cattron driving out, a Sunday reminder of religious duties, a dance for Tony Frances and a new son arrival at a local home.
A fragmentary note shows anticipation as readers express eagerness to see a planned event at once. The scarce text hints at a public interest in prompt access and response.
A large and cheerful crowd gathered for the 51st birthday of Johnnie Cathcart with over ninety attendees. A bountiful repast was served by the ladies and relatives presented him an easy chair as a gift.
Mr Galbreth moves into Everhart house while Mr and Mrs H S Jack occupy the hotel. Arthur Taylor hosts a surprise evening with friends. Miss Etta Livingstone visits Jennie Baxter and heads to Door Village along with Peter Baxter visiting there. A church prayer meeting occurs Sunday. Mrs J Lent returns from Laporte after a visit with her sister. Lillian Jones enjoys a surprise party with about twenty friends at her home. August Draves is surprised to find the party noted. Postmaster and butcher noted as a local figure, Kempf praised. Thanksgiving looms as turkeys are asked about. Joseph Wherrett travels to Chicago. Anna Cooper goes to Laporte on business.
The item lists daily happenings including visits by Will Prentice of Riddell Grocery Co. and editor C G Powell. Residents return from Chicago and Cold Water Michigan, potatoes from Michigan, and duck hunting on the Kankakee River. A church supper, prize winner, and upcoming chicken pie dinner at the Masonic Hall are noted along with coal delivery after miners resumed work.
The corn husking in this vicinity is about finished and reports show a very poor crop. Nutting parties are common at present. Frank Dennis is ill with lung trouble. The Ladies Aid Society plans Thursday meetings to aid Mrs. Frank Travis and officers for the year were elected: Pres Emma Travis, VP Ed Hammond, Sec Frank Travis, Treas John Huston.
J W Byers of Talbot Indiana testifies under oath that Dr Williams Pink Pills cured his grip rheumatism and kidney troubles after doctors gave up. His elderly mother also improved after taking five boxes. The ad claims the pills restore strength cure various conditions and sell at 50 cents per box or six for 2.50 through druggists or mail from Schenectady.
At Mr Swan Braberg home a 72 year old widower wed a 39 year old Evanston bride. The community offers best wishes for their long happy life together. Emma Bedell from Porter school visited relatives over the Sabbath. Bert Cotten and Anna Logman were united in marriage last Wednesday. the couple are well regarded locally.
Mr G P Wilson of Terre Haute, composer of the operetta The Hindoo Head Hunters, will personally supervise and take part in the play. A Nickel Plate Road lithograph map offers Klondike Gold Fields routes and outfits by sending stamps to Cleveland Ohio.
Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves painful swollen smarting feet and bunions. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy and cures sweating calloused hot tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores or by mail for 25 cents in stamps. Trial package free. Address Allen S Olmsted LeRoy New York.
An advertisement promotes Dr Miles syrup products for spinal weakness with a 25 cent trial. It also markets Cotton Belt round trip train fares from St. Louis Cairo and Memphis to Arkansas Louisiana and Texas with stops and 21 day return. The piece advertises South Dakota immigration pictures and free illustrated pamphlets from Chicago offices to lure homeseekers.
A bold advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for constipation with a pennies price and a money back guarantee if O C C fail. The copy promises lasting relief and urges readers to try the candy cathartic for permanent results.
An advertisement touts Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as a quick cure for cough cold and croup. A Blandon Pennsylvania reader Mr Elmer F E Baker commends the medicine noting reliable supply and universal sale at 25 cents.
For sale by E T Scott a Universal Headache remedy is offered. The brief notice invites customers to purchase the product claiming relief from headaches.
An old market claim touts Cuas carets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed remedy for constipation and liver sluggishness. Advertises UO CC as a sure thing with price points 10c 25c 50c and sample booklet free. Sold by E. T. Scott.
An old style ad touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a gentle cleansing cure for kidneys liver and bowels to dispel colds and cure headaches fevers and biliousness with prices 10 25 and 50 cents plus a Universal Ointment claim for piles burns ulcers and eczema sold by E T Scott.
Eminent New York chemist T A Slocum promises readers three free bottles of his New Scientific Treatment claimed to cure consumption and bronchial diseases. He cites testimonials and European and American lab results and asks readers to send their address to 98 Pine Street, New York, noting the offer appeared in the Indicator.
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