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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1899
Page
2
The IndroaTor of Wheatville Indiana lists editor Cuas E Mantin and notes weekly Thursday publication, post office registration, and annual rates. Obituary notices cost one dollar for over ten lines, poetry ten cents a line, professional cards five dollars yearly, or three dollars semiannually. All items must reach by Wednesday noon.
A friend of Wm. E. Mason says the Illinois senator will not re sign but will make peace with the administration, promise to be good and serve out his term. The Indianapolis Journal notes a dress suit ownership claim as misused basis for a calamity for the bowl. The fee and salary commission recommends county officers receive fixed salaries tied to county population and business volume. The New York Evening Post laments Democratic demoralization after Bryan and anti expansion stance, noting Bryan’s home success deepens gloom for the party.
In administration circles Elihu Root is practically chosen as McKinley’s running mate for next year. His handling of the Philippine question strengthens the case. The vice presidency is cited as his reward. Senator Pratt is reported to have agreed, though Lieutenant Governor Woodruff of New York was his preferred candidate. Woodruff may become secretary of war.
A lengthy figure tally lists 10 000 names covering state officers deputies heads of state institutions judges county officials boards of county commissioners county councils township advisory boards county assessors township trustees township assessors county school superintendents and justices of the peace under the new law. The compilation breaks down totals for each category including 100 state officers 200 heads of state institutions 10 supreme and appellate court judges 15 superior and criminal court judges 58 county officers 1012 county commissioners 476 county councils 644 township advisory boards 3042 county assessors 2 township trustees 1014 township assessors 1014 county school superintendents and 2508 justices of the peace.
Col. R. G. Ingersoll praised a shoemaker for saving money while six young men learned the trade. Five spent earnings weekly on frivolities, while the frugal one saved enough to take his girl out, marry, and start a business. The other five met in a saloon to denounce wealth inequality and push redistribution.
Arkansas newspaper the Razor Back is accused of hiding a secret countersign ritual requiring three kicks at the sanctum door followed by removing the hat, producing a dollar and a half, and delivering it to the editor with the phrase Send the paper to me, then hearing I thank you before news talk.
A Missouri farmer facing bankruptcy moved back to Missouri after sowing 80 acres of wheat in a poor year. The crop failed at first but later matured, allowing him to reclaim the farm, settle debts, and return to Nebraska with a surplus and renewed satisfaction.
Garney Plomb of Kansas endorses Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pope claiming it cured his stomach trouble and saved him many doctor bills. He says a 50 cent bottle cured him, and notes it is sold by E. T. Scott.
The New York Morning Journal and Advertiser argues prosperity since 1896 reflects Republican tariff policy, rejecting Democratic blame for panics. It dismisses natural causes and Macbeth witches as explanations, asserting Democratic rule caused earlier hard times and Republican rule sparked recovery.
The report of Rademacher’s residence and a successor was denied at the episcopal residence. He asked for a coadjutor fearing he cannot again handle episcopal duties. A three-name slate will be sent to Rome for approval with ultimate succession rights, while his condition remains alarming and strength limited.
A Wakarusa business block burned, the Wakarusa Mill and Elevator company was assigned, and deposits face risk with 000 bushels of wheat outstanding. Jacob Weldy held 65 percent of the stock and ran the mills amid rumors of broker impact on depositors.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for rheumatism back kidney and urinary issues claiming it corrects incontinence and nocturia. It promotes free sample bottles and a free book by mail and lists the Kilmer company address in Binghamton New York.
An old advertisement urges readers to ask grocers for Grain-O a grain based beverage said to replace coffee. It claims it suits children and adults without distress and notes a price of 15 and 25 cents per package. Sold by all grocers.
An advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a two day cure for la grippe. It guarantees a refund if not effective and notes Grove's signature on every box with a 25 cent price.
H F Draves advertises the Sprankle tank heater on Railroad Street Westville praising its heavy cast iron build and claiming it to be virtually indestructible. It boasts a simple ash removal system that dumps ashes into water without removing the heater from the tank. Potential buyers are invited to inspect at the office.
From November 9 to December 1 excursion tickets for parties of three or more on one ticket at one fare to western points in Ohio and Indiana. The Nickel Plate line offers abundant small game along its route for sportsmen. 168 29-32.
Wim H. Mullen of Loeland Ohio faced six doctors who predicted a fatal lung disease. After using five bottles of Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption he was cured. The remedy claims to treat throat chest and lung diseases with trial bottles free at E T Scotts drug store.
All parties knowing themselves to be indebted to me are urged to call and settle without delay, obliging L. C. Miller.
A local ad promotes a display window item from Davidson & Porter claiming forty fashion lines at five dollars each, available for the next ten days at a price of 83 98 in Laporte.
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