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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1896
Page
1
Advert shows Electric Bitters as a remedy for female complaints and related symptoms including loss of appetite constipation headache fainting spells nervousness sleeplessness and dizziness. Claims wealth and strength are gained with use and promotes large bottles for BEY cents at Scott's drug store.
Teeter claims De Witts Witch Hazel Salve cures eczema and all skin troubles and soothes instantly. The ad asserts it restores tissues and never fails to cure piles with availability at all druggists.
A salve advertised to treat cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions also claimed to cure piles with a money back guarantee. Sold by L L Scott at 25 cents per box.
An old newspaper column promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and DeWitts Little Early Risers as quick remedies for stomach and bowel issues. It also lists a 20 acre property for sale with a water power site and various facilities, priced at 1500 dollars, owned by a widow.
Local shopper note points readers to Wm. A. Punsky in Westville for footwear needs including boots shoes and oxfords.
A newsboy found Herman Myer and Nora Richardson dead on Bergemeyer avenue with a revolver and multiple gunshot wounds. The couple exchanged love letters. investigators consider a quarrel and fatal self harm. A coroner post mortem is planned.
Marion Ind November 25 Secretary Olney cautions against European estate schemes. He states the state department has no information on the Cronk Holland estate claimed to be worth 75 million dollars and doubts there is funds in Europe to cover such claims. He notes many families spend large sums on agents with little or no success.
Senator Voorhees shows health gains with two recent hotel walks in Terre Haute Indiana and plans to lecture on historical American statesmen. He remains optimistic about returning to senate duties despite Republican victory in the legislature and dismisses paresis rumors.
James Holt of Branchville caused a saloon to close after an intoxicated incident when he went home and kicked over the stove. The event occurred near Branchville on November 25.
Indianapolis on North Delaware street reports burglars entered during the night as Harrison family rested in the lower part of the house. A gold watch tied to Mrs Harrison's first husband and some money were stolen from the library, with General Harrison urging police to recover the watch and offering a reward. In Morfin Indiana Major Steele opposes postmaster elections and wrote a letter to constituents against electing postmasters.
In Decatur Indiana William Roope juryman in Stroops versus city case was arrested for contempt after being intimidated to deny Stroops the five thousand dollar claim. All jurors were dismissed and a new panel will hear the case. John Everett, a wealthy citizen, faces arrest for intimidating Roope. Roope remains out on heavy bond.
Judge Woods granted Receiver McDoel authority to borrow 200000 at six percent for betterment of the Monon railway. The court approved contracts with Trojan Car Coupler of New York and New York Air Break company. Lafayette shops to expand to 600 men on full time.
In Terre Haute on November 25 a Jackson club expelled twelve prominent members for not voting for Bryan. They were summoned to appear before the board of directors, but sent resignations that were rejected and an order of expulsion was entered against each. The group largely comprised business men.
In Jeffersonville Indiana on November 25 Spider Hudderson a long silent inmate from the southern Indiana prison spoke after Pris on Physician Sharp pressed the claim that the man had feigned deafness and dumbness to gain sympathy.
Clinton Indiana reports the diphtheria epidemic now under control with only one active case. The afflicted child has passed contagion period and schools have reopened.
Money on call steady at 24 3 per cent. Bankers bills demand 48941, sixty days 482340483. Chicago Board of Trade notes wheat oats corn and Park fat futures. Produce markets show butter eggs and potatoes with varied prices. Chicago live stock at Union Stock Yards lists hogs cattle and sheep price ranges and receipts.
Havana reports Captain General Weyler about to resume actions in Pinar del Rio while Havana city and provincial clubs pledge funds for wounded and national defense. In Washington, Consul General Lee doubts any trial of Competitor prisoners occurred and rejects a protest claim. Spanish flag burning in Delaware is dismissed as a non-news incident by Spanish officials.
A St Louis powder firm seeks price on ten tons or 20000 pounds of dynamite asking for quick shipment to New Orleans for Cuba. The firm hides its identity to avoid federal shipment restrictions. The New Orleans agent confirms the Telegram and urgency amid possible government intervention.
Government orders suspend mails of New York Autophone company Chicago 607 Masonic Temple amid fraud allegations. Promoters named J. Grant Lyman and Henry C. K. Stuart. Also C. C. Burt alias Ti Williams of Detroit accused of charging for Mason degrees.
Flushing November 25 Eugene Nichols and his wife have reunited after more than fourteen years apart. He is overjoyed because they can now divorce and he plans to wed another woman he favors. Mrs Nichols is in love with a different man, yet both claim happiness.
Mrs. Agatha B. Edson of Rock Island Illinois sued the Pennsylvania Railroad to recover baggage value lost in the Johnstown flood. Judge Neeley ruled the flood was an act of God and the railroad cannot be held liable.
Des Moines November 24 Western Gas Ball Association reorganizes forming a circuit with Des Moines Burlington Dubuque Peoria Rockford Cedar Rapids St Joseph and Ottumwa as member cities.
Johannesburg authorities arrest entire Johannesburg Critic staff under the new press law. Prosecution fails to prove charges and prisoners are discharged.
Baltimore historians note statues and plaques as Methodists yesterday seated a bronze tablet at the site of the Lovely Lane meeting house where the Methodist Episcopal church began at a 1734 conference.
Pittsburg November 28 A wage conference settled the longRunning dispute between window glass workers and manufacturers. About 14 000 workers will return to work December 15 with a scale 14 percent below last year. A tariff proviso ties possible wage boosts to the Dingley bill outcome, and union president Simon Burns opposed the agreement. Indiana plants cannot start immediately. all will begin on the agreed date.
A heavy explosion at the St. Louis Gilson Asphaltum mine near Fort Duchesne injured three and killed two men, Charles Anderson of Ashley Utah and Andy Gons of Park City Utah. Freighters from Price Utah Warren and Bunce and an unknown man were among the injured as flames towered 100 feet above the shafts and the mine caught fire. Rescue was impossible and recovery of the bodies was unlikely.
London observers at the Cobden club gathering praise McKinley after his election while noting the impact on free trade and protection debates. Lord Farrar of Abinger led the session and Lord Playfair recalled changes in American mill operations from August to November.
Chicago on November 25 reports John Rooney of Chicago won a wrestling match against Dana S McLeod of California. McLeod failed to throw Rooney five times in one hour but did throw him three times. Rooney is described as one and a half times bigger than McLeod.
Paris report from a cabinet meeting shows Foreign Minister Hanotaux describing progress in reform efforts in Turkey. He cites local administration changes including reconstituting mixed municipal councils and adjusting local taxation as beginning to be implemented in the provinces.
In Kansas City on November 25, for the first time in twenty years there is no job printing office under scrutiny by owners about union membership. The situation stems from the Typographical Union's clash with the Typothetae, reshaping local printer relations.
The silver Democratic state committee met in Lexington behind closed doors to appoint attorneys for the electoral contest before the returning board and to organize a Democratic paper in Louisville. Committees were formed to carry out these tasks.
In Janesville Wisconsin on November 25 a lamp caused a house fire. Mrs Walrath escaped upstairs with her three children by dropping them on a bedcloth barrier to safety. She and the children all escaped unharmed. In Topeka Kansas the Santa Fe receivership case was taken under advisement by Judge C C Foster with a decision expected by early next week.
A Bombay dispatch reports about 200 Sepoys plundering the Pawalpimdi bazar. Police failed to stop the mob, resulting in two deaths and several injuries during the clashes.
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