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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1897
Page
4
An ad emphasizes kidney and bladder issues with urine tests and back pain as signs. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure all, claiming it restores kidney function and boosts overall health. The text invites readers to obtain a sample by mailing address to Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
Miss Blanch Pearson returned from Valparaiso Friday evening. A series of meetings began at Salem last Monday night. The dance was well attended Friday night. Deputy Sheriff Billings of Valparaiso was seen in town Friday night. No school this week in the High school due to teacher illness. Frank Taylor was sick several days last week. Three young ladies visited Miss Martha Hillman at Oak Grove Monday and reported a pleasant time with a slight accident.
The Rebecah's hosted a farewell party at Mr. and Mrs. Dowd's on Friday with strong attendance praising the Dowds as gracious hosts. Weekend visits included L. K. Miller and Harry Blodgett couples in Stillwell and Harriet Travis from LaPorte visiting Edith Dowd.
Local churches Kingsbury Bethel and Tracy announce a 10 30 a m union Thanksgiving service at the Tracy church inviting all to attend. Bethel attendees were at services recently though the Bethel church currently has no pastor. Mrs D P Closser's mother has returned home after a two week visit. Hunters C L Closser and P D White expect to return home this week. Several girls in the area have new wheels.
Mrs Jessup and Miss Forrestrer plan a Belvidere visit then return to Chicago for a few days with friends. Invitations spread among Con donville and Durham youths for Klondike adventures. Reports of cold nights spent on back kitchen roofs as they practice. L S M & S Ry cuts section crews to four per gang due to money tightness. Prosperity rumors arise as Miss D Glass arrives in Condonville for a week. Belle Shannon and Mr Austin with friends enjoy Laporte last Saturday. Rabit hunting begins with cracker jacks and hunters securing fine specimens. Huckleberry Bill prepares turkeys this week. A fortune teller predicts holiday marriages. A local society man draws comment from a barber shop mishap. A new Durham song mocks a hat with Dr Lee noted at Otis sale. L&MS trains shift times with west mail arriving earlier and westbound accommodation later.
The Kankakee river rises rapidly after heavy rain. Gov Manson guests at Dan Armitages' this week. Wilders residents attend Lacrosse box social last Saturday. Butch Arndt owns a fine black mare. River side clubhouses burglarized recently. Modern Haymens circle formed. Ed Salger learns of grandmother's death in Chicago and travels there.
The L A Society serves turkey and pumpkin pie at the church. Josiah Castleman is elected night watch. Miss Hulda Gustafson travels to Chicago for winter with relatives. Alva Clarence and Lewis Coulter visit from Coloma Michigan to see grandmother Mrs J Coulter. Many attend Mrs Owen funeral in Hobart. Mrs J A Johnson marked her birthday with a 40 to 50 person visit and games. An intoxicated woman roamed town begging admission and money, refused at saloons. M E B church remodeling includes new roof and entrance. Recorder Gustafson and wife visited from Valparaiso. E A Gustafson hosted in Valparaiso.
The Friday dance at Tony Francis's home drew a good crowd while Charles Spencer's friends report improvement. Neighbors like Harry McCormick Billy Croup and John Baird visited and hunted in the day’s light. Chas Baird traveled from Otis Sunny. Will Lamb called on local friends as Geo Garwood and family joined Chas Garwood for Sunday. A Pink Standiford school social yielded a splendid time and Jock Cathcart drew fruit plates. About ten dollars was cleared. Thanksgiving dinners approach as turkeys brace for roasting days.
Several hundred tons of marsh hay burned Friday evening in Union Center. Jonannis and Benjamin Smith were the heaviest losses. Attendees at Hall's Opera House Laporte saw the play Gay Grass Widows on Saturday evening.
Mrs G L Wellcome returned to South Bend Sunday. Mrs Belle Smith returns to Nebraska after a summer at Union Mills. Mrs Job Wise came home from Chicago Hospital Saturday night much improved. Mrs G A White suffers rheumatism. Mr Crumley plans to go to Babcock for Thanksgiving. Mr and Mrs Kern Croup of Laporte spent Sunday with Mr Deets. Ethel Welcome of South Bend visited local friends late last week.
As Thanksgiving nears residents reflect on its sacred purpose and cherish the holiday. Wm Boyd visits family from Michigan and plans to return to Sturgis next Saturday. A M E church women hosted a chicken pie supper raising to 20.50. A horse ran loose on Main street injuring a buggy. the wagon damaged. Woodmen lodge in Hanna initiated several candidates. Miss Hemance of Valparaiso visits friends. Miss Loda Adams returns to Chicago with her mother.
Ancient Penates aside, Dr King's New Discovery is praised as the household god for today, claimed to cure consumption coughs colds and lung ailments. A free trial is offered at E T Scott's drug store with regular sizes 50c and 100.
The passage presents a cannibalistic chant from Heads and skulls and skeletons describing a brutal diet and a tally of killings. It proclaims being the last of the Head Hunters, facing pursuit and doom, with an impulsive plan to end their actions rather than be jailed.
The Indiana fiscal year ending Oct 31 1897 shows receipts of 7 679 994 34 and disbursements of 7 308 961 52. Tax revenues include general fund 1 257 41 benevolent institutions 984 865 04 and debt sinking fund 393 972 34. School tax brought in 22 241 294 30. Expenditures cover benevolent institutions 909 134 63 penal and reformatories 398 312 92 educational institutions 449 248 89 circuit courts 201 455 77 last legislature 105 917 29 and printing 55 923 34.
The German Emperor and Empress celebrate Christmas with their children, written by Court attache Nagel von Brawe who attended last Christmas. The issue also features the first correct American printing of Sir Arthur Sullivan's The Lost Chord from the composer's own hand with full music and words.
C C Polk of Valparaiso Indiana reports his son Harry was pronounced hopelessly consumptive but after six weeks using Last Resort he could attend school. The remedy also purportedly cures lagrippe hay fever coughs and similar ailments and is sold by E T Scott.
The ad promotes Electric Bitters as a vegetable remedy that tones nerves in the stomach, stimulates the liver and kidneys, and purifies blood. It claims to improve appetite and digestion and to be the best nerve tonic. Sold for 50 cents or one dollar at E T Scott's drug store.
A powder to shake into shoes for sore swollen feet and burning sensation. It promises easier walking by reducing irritation and providing relief.
Edwin R. Tripp, postmaster at Middlefield Center New York, recounts nearly losing use of legs and arms in 1892. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People for restoring movement and health after failed treatments. He was later elected town clerk and continues to work as postmaster at age 70.
The first Christmas edition will reach a third of a million copies with a special cover by Charles L. Hinton. It features art by F. S. Church, Charles Dana Gibson, Earnest G. Pie otto, Corwin Knapp Linson, and other noted artists, plus seasonal paintings. Contributors include Rudyard Kipling, Anthony Hope, Charles A. Dana, Robert Barr, Ella Higginson, Bliss Perry, W. T. Stead, and Dr Sven Hedin. The December issue will publish Mr Dana's blunt judgments on Grant's army before Vicksburg, written in the field for Secretary Stanton.
Foot powder claims to cure swollen smarting feet. It relieves sting from corns and bunions and eases tight fitting shoes. Promoted as a comfort discovery available at druggists and shoe stores with trial packages and mail order.
A publisher in Indianapolis advertises a music offer inviting readers to send the names and addresses of three or more piano or organ performers along with ten cents in silver or postage. Ten pieces of full sheet music across popular songs and instrumental arrangements will be mailed.
Dr Miles Nanos Prasrass touted for germal weakness with a mild remedy and Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin offered as a superior cleanse. Also four Arkansas and Texas rail excursions from St Louis Cairo and Memphis with dates in November and December. Promotion of Cotton Belt Route passes through Louisiana and Texas for home seekers. Details by H F Hunter and W B Powell immigration agents in Chicago Illinois.
An old classified notice promotes a product named Universal Headache offered for sale by E. T. Scott. The terse item markets relief from headaches and emphasizes the seller’s contact.
An advertisement touts Cas carets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed cure for constipation and liver sluggishness with a money-back promise. It promotes the tonic as a liver stimulant and blood builder sold by E. T. Scott with sample and booklet free and prices listed.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets candy cathartic as a cure for kidney, liver and bowel cleansing plus colds headaches fever constipation and biliousness. It promotes universal ointment for piles burns ulcers eczema and other rectal troubles with sale by E T Scott.
Purge the bowels with universal cathartic pills. Thorough and easy to take. For sale by E R Scott.
A fragment hints at relief from rheumatism through modern methods. The remark suggests optimism about painless treatment or new cures, pointing to medical progress as a turning point for sufferers.
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