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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1904
Page
4
Westville Indiana is the publication town with Thursday issue details and pricing. Classifieds and obituary notices are itemized with rates and deadlines including Wednesday noon submission.
The piece portrays Mayor Lemuel Darrow of Laporte as a controversial figure whose ambitions in law and politics are tied to tutored praise from influential circles. It highlights upcoming lectures by John M. Rich and performances by the Drake Co. and notes S. J. Taylor’s active Republican leadership in Michigan City and county politics.
A Michigan City letter argues for changing the law on taking office time for newly elected county officials. The writer claims the current wait over a year is wasteful and hinders public will. Other items note local political figures, Thanksgiving travel, and community updates in Westville and Porter counties.
Advertising copy extols Scott's Emulsion as a fattening, nourishing tonic for invalids, convalescents, consumptives, weak children, and anyone needing flesh. It claims to build bone, flesh, blood, and nerve, and offers free samples via Gravite of Eymerton with purchases. Prices are 50c and $1 at druggists.
The quarterly meeting at the M. E. church last Sunday drew unusually strong attendance for the communion service after special services on Wednesday through Friday. Rev. D. M. Wood preached on his official visit and delivered two sermons on training children in religious life.
A. J. Forbes advertises American woven wire fence and stove supplies. The Wabash will sell tickets to Chicago on November 27 28 and 29 at one and one third fare for round trip. Valid from Chicago through December. O Brubaker agent.
Begins in Wisconsin November 11 and Northern Michigan November 8 with daily round trips from Chicago until November 15. Low rates from all points, plus abundant deer and game reports. Rates schedules booklets hotel lists and maps available via your ticket agent or A H Waggener Trav Agt 22 Fifth Ave Chicago Ill.
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