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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1896
Page
4
OCR fragment mentions St and aged references with unclear names. Readable items include Sh and ay with vague ties to a location. No clear event, date, or organization emerges from the damaged text.
In Dudley, a midnight intruder breaks into Lady Dudley’s castle, steals jewels, and is confronted by Mary the servant and Lady Dudley’s shock leads to her death. Ben Johnson escapes by skiff as authorities pursue him along the Severn. Mary confesses complicity. police plan to detain her for questioning while Ben’s fate remains uncertain.
Ralph Tompkins introduces himself as mate of the Hindu a Liverpool merchantman. He recounts how a friend urged turning his sea tale into a book and details their bargain to co author the first chapter while the ship sails toward distant ports.
Rev S R Hicks's Word and Works enters its tenth year with a 1897 Almanac of 108 pages printed in colors. It includes 12 engraved star maps and warnings of droughts cold waves blizzards tornadoes and cyclones. Almanac price 25 cents. Word and Works subscription 1 dollar yearly from St. Louis MO.
In South and North Dakota farmers share personal experiences in pamphlet form published by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. The illustrated pamphlet is available with one copy sent for a two cent postage stamp. Address R C Jones Traveling Passenger Agent 40 Carew Building Cincinnati.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway announces November 17 and December 1 and 15 1896 sale days for round trip excursion tickets from Chicago to numerous Western and Southwestern points. Rates and routes vary by destination and can be obtained from coupon ticket agents or Traveling Passenger Agent Robt C Jones Cincinnati Ohio.
The Wabash Railroad has placed buffet parlor cars in service on day trains 6 and 7 between Chicago and Detroit. Meals and other refreshments are served at any time on an ala carte plan with very reasonable prices.
An article explains croup stems from a common cold and targets young mothers. It describes hoarseness as the first sign and a rough cough that follows. It advises early treatment with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, claiming it prevents and early on ends croup with no harmful effects.
Travel discounts announced for Homeseeker excursions to the Northwest West Southwest and South. Special rates valid November 17 December 1 and December 15. Inquiries to agents for full particulars.
Local notice requests 500 barrels of cider with offer to press, bottle, or purchase. Advertises cider milling services by Wellsboro Cider Mill and invites producers to bring their stock for payment or processing.
Through the Nickle Plate Road travelOffice, home seekers excursions offer low rates to Northwest Southwest and South destinations on November 17 December 1 and December 15. Agents are asked to provide full information about these routes and dates.
A choice lot of Plymouth Rock cockerels from this season offered for sale by Mrs A Iseminger. Potential buyers may inquire locally for availability and pricing.
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