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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1905
Page
4
Westville Indiana weekly The Indicator edited by C E Manton announces Thursday publication with second class mail, rates for yearly subscriptions advertising, obituary notices over ten lines and poetry, professional cards, and submission deadline of Wednesday noon for all content.
The piece discusses Cleveland era reactions to his presidency and compares it with contemporary life insurance scandals. It notes proxies, public trust, and the role of financiers in insurance pools, highlighting Lawson’s crusade and various Indiana political figures amid calls for reform. It mixes opinion with references to local officials, lawsuits, and civic matters.
State's Attorney Miller has chosen F. R. Liddell for the deputy prosecutor post. The move causes a stir among local troublemakers, though Fred is described as straightforward and determined to perform his duty without bias or favor.
Former sheriff E. O. Crafta expresses a longing to serve again and plans to seek his party’s nomination next fall. He recalls a strong, if foggy, campaign last time he ran.
Sunday sermons at the M. E. Church promise strong contrasts with topics An Unholy Partnership which must be Dissolved and A Great Christian at the Bar of a Pagan Court. Services include Sunday School Epworth League and midweek prayer meetings with regular league activities noted.
Gottilob Treffo an elderly retired farmer died on Tuesday while visiting his daughter in Fort Wayne. He left a wife and five children Mrs Eichel of Kouts Mrs Whitmauck of Fort Wayne Emil Gusta and Linna Tree of Wanatah and a brother Louis Treffo of Michigan City.
Foley & Co Chicago originated Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy. Many imitations with similar names try to fool buyers. The notice warns to ask for the genuine yellow pack and refuse substitutes. E T Scott sells it.
Two Indianapolis High School teachers arrange a midwinter Cuba excursion from December 22 to January 2. The journey includes rail from Indianapolis to Mobile and a sea voyage on the Prince George to Havana, covering over three thousand miles in twelve days at seventy five dollars, meals not included. A 125 page booklet is available, with managers WW Richardson and I H Milliken listed for inquiries.
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