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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1905
Page
1
Desperano at Lima Ohio hinges on the murder of Wesley Reynolds and an attempted bank robbery. Slater, captured suspect, leads a gang with ties to Lansing prison escapees. Pinkerton detectives and lawmen pursued a large network of crooks across Ohio Indiana and Michigan.
Laporte Herald notes Captain A P Andrew turned over to the Patton post his government pension for Civil War service as captain of the Twenty-first Indiana battery. The gift aids the post as veterans grow older and more reliant on fellow members.
The ad argues a sluggish liver blocks effort and energy and promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a brightening remedy. It claims gentle action without nausea or griping and positions Orino as more effective than pills, sold by EF. T. Scott.
A historic advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy. It asserts local applications cannot reach the disease and touts a blend of tonics and blood purifiers. The pitch emphasizes testimonials and notes Toledo firm F. J. Cheney & Co. as manufacturers with druggist availability.
A one dollar investment promises relief from bad breath constipation back pain skin discoloration and nervousness. The ad claims the remedy purifies the blood regulates kidneys and liver and restores a healthy cheek glow.
Advertisement from Foley & Co of Chicago touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a top throat and lung remedy. It warns of imitators with similar names and urges customers to seek the genuine yellow package sold by E. T. Scott.
Lima residents report Slater, described as hale and well connected, led a secretive life and was guarded by eight men at the Geiger home. Tip from an anonymous note to police left his whereabouts unclear as officers investigated a potential secret organization link. Slater, reportedly wealthy, sought elite medical care and had a conspiratorial "pal" in his circle. Shipley denies Pinkerton ties, claiming secret service work for Fidelity Trust Co under the American Bankers Association.
LaPorte and Porter counties brace for a crowded field as aspirants line up for 1906 county offices including joint representative, representative, prosecuting attorney, auditor, treasurer, sheriff, two commissioners, coroner, surveyor, and assessor. Democratic names include RN Smith for prosecuting attorney and Edward O Craft for sheriff contenders while Republicans rate for auditor clash. Grover is praised as assessor. Both sides anticipate multiple candidates in a tense nomination battle across party lines.
The annual meeting elected Dr. H. H. Martin as president and William Walton as vice president. J. E. Bowell became secretary with J. Vene Dorland as treasurer. Directors include Ernest Bement and others. Mrs. C. B. Francis chaired the Woman's department. Expenditures prior to the last exhibit totaled 1200 with a treasury balance of 525.
E H Raid of Harmony Me recalls his mother's death from lung illness and credits Dr King’s New Discovery for preventing serious lung trouble after five years of use for coughs and colds. Quick relief and cure offered at E T Scott’s drug store with a trial bottle free.
A Bonafide real estate proposition seeks representatives in the local area. Requires $200 capital and offers a good salary to the right party. Contact New Martinsville Improvement Co at Steelton, West Virginia for details.
A health disaster is described as indigestion and constipation draining strength. The ad claims Dr King’s New Life Pills build up digestive organs and cure headache dizziness colic and constipation. Sold with guarantee at B T Scott’s drug store for 25 cents.
Surveys underway to connect Chicago and Indianapolis with a route via Indiana Harbor Crown Point and Hebron. The line, following the Pennsylvania track to the county line then crossing Panhandle lines, would reach Hebron and run southeast toward Indianapolis. Known as the CU I E Chicago Indianapolis Evanaville, the project aims at the most direct path.
Argus Bulletin reports a festive Bee Hive opening on Saturday featuring tasteful green and white decorations, ribbons evergreens and flowers. Santa Claus presided over the toy basement as hundreds filled the store, Julius Barnes & Co. hailed as progressive in 1905 ventures pleasing to the public.
The quarterly conference of the M. E. church will meet Saturday December 2 at 2 p.m. All official members are urged to attend. others are invited. Preaching by Rev. D M Wood D D Presiding Elder Saturday night and Sunday morning. Class meeting 9 a.m. Sunday school 10 p.m. Epworth League 6 p.m.
Nicholas Thosen aged 35 died at Holy Family hospital from shock after being struck by a moving eastbound Lake Shore freight near Otis. He fell under the wheels, losing both legs and his left arm, with severe head injuries. He had been traveling from Michigan City to visit relatives. Sisters Anna, Clara, and Phrona Thosen mourn his death as the body was sent to Chesterton for burial.
Obituary notices record the death of Mrs. Jane Watson of Scipio township at Holy Family hospital after illness. Born June 4 1874 in Medina Pa she married Joshua Watson Jan 1 1873 and had five children two of whom died young. Funeral at M E church Door Village. Also noted are the deaths of Ernest Westphal in Toledo and Mrs. Ricks Schwadler of Camp Colfax with survivors listed.
The Washington appellate court voided a $2,726.20 recovery from a city contract to donate funds to Coliier Shovel and Stamping Co for ten years of factory operation. The judge said public funds cannot be used to aid manufactories. the factory failed after March to September. The court suggests recovery may be pursued in a different action not based on the void contract.
Advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for feeble constitutions and childhood troubles. Claims it will "positively cure" and make children strong. Price listed as 35 cents for tea or tablets by E. T. Scott.
Joseph Gardner president of Farmers National Bank celebrated his 31st banking anniversary in Valparaiso. Deposits grew from about $2,000 at opening to nearly $500,000 now. Gardner, 85, remains an active local business leader.
Mrs Sophia Senzow died Friday after a three week illness at her son Louis Senzow's home in Laporte where she had long lived. She was 86, born in Germany, came to the United States as a young woman. Surviving are four children Mrs Edward Spohn South Bend Mrs John Dedlow Louis Senzow Laporte and Fred Serzow Wisconsin.
Mrs Frances N Bays wife of Hiram Bays died Monday night after an illness since July 31 She was born June 20 1844 in Bedford county West Virginia and leaves husband and children John Kalamszoo Hiram Jr Lena Siples George R and Henry C all in Michigan City Mrs Eva Marienese longtime Union township Porter county resident died in Palmer from injuries after a chair fall She left three daughters S V Cas bon Valprevento George Crisem an and Mrs Charles Barney Palm er and a son A Marieneas Hobart
Amy Myrtle Forney was born in Benton county Indiana on December 30 1874 and died in Valparaiso Indiana on November 19 1905. Her early life was spent on a White county farm and at seventeen she moved with her parents to Valparaiso where she passed away.
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