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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1899
Page
1
Short excerpt notes the work In His Steps is copyrighted and published in book form by Advance Publishing Co of Chicago.
In a church setting Rachel Winslow delivers a powerful performance that captivates Alexander Powers, superintendent of the machine shops. The scene contrasts the rough Rectangle district with a pure, moving song leaving Powers to reflect on what Jesus would do.
Henry Maxwell drafts a stark list of Christlike acts to guide his parish. He wrestles with personal comforts and social boundaries as Gray appeals for help in a crowded Rectangle tent. Maxwell leads a combined church and Rectangle outreach, seeking converts alongside prayerful volunteers.
Eld. C Stewart visited Chicago yesterday and bought a 2500 stereoscope to illustrate Sunday evening sermons and aid on lecture tours. The elder is indefatigable in his calling and progressive to a fault.
One fare round trip to Portland Seattle and Tacoma via the Chicago and North-Western by Oct 12 to 15, return allowed until November 16 1899 inclusive. Quickest time grandest scenery perfect service and variable route. For rates and full particulars contact your nearest ticket agent or address A H Warrener G Jackson Place Indianapolis Ind. 25
Prosecutor Travis filed and won a motion to nolle pros the Mullaney murder case Tuesday. The state said it had no hope of conviction, no new evidence, and two prior failures. The incident involved L S & M S Ry detective Mullaney killing Policeman Christensen during a pursuit of car thieves in South Bend yards.
Rev J L Brandt to speak Friday Oct 6 at the Christian church on The Passion Play or Christ in Art with stereopticon aid. Admission 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children ages six to twelve. Proceeds benefit the Y P S C E. Sunday services follow usual schedule Bible school 9:30, sermon 10:30 Christianity versus Superstition. Y P S C E 6:30 sermon 7:30 The Life of Daniel and His Influence on Christianity.
Jno. B. Norton offers the best restaurant and lunch counter in Laporte for sale as a money making business. Opening to separate sale of the restaurant if desired. Come quick.
State versus Jas. O Riley ends with dismissal on larceny charge. Partition action between William H White and Orinda proceeds no further. Travis against Noakes on account dismissed. Foreclosures filed by Susan C Stoner versus Joseph Whitmer et al. and Joseph Finske against Frank Orloski et al. proceed. Injunction sought by Mary A Dewolfe against Charles B et al. stays active.
Docket includes Farnum versus Denison on note Burson versus Page quiet title Rockwell versus Blanchard partition Sellers et al drainage Trump versus Trump damages Spalding Machine Screw Co. versus Allen Mfg Co possession Youngstrom versus Magnusop money paid Laporte Carriage Co. versus Pfeifer divorce Pfeifer versus Kittie foreclosure Eason versus Raugh larceny trials Monday October 9 Guardian petition for Frank Weber Long Cliff insane hospital Selki released not indicted Coker perjury indictment Grand jury discharged Friday afternoon
A children’s beverage called Grain-O is promoted as a nourishing coffee substitute made from pure grains. It is advertised as tasting like coffee when prepared correctly and sold by grocers for 5 and 25 cents, offering health benefits the more it is consumed.
Undersigned offer refund of 25 cent price on two Baxter's Man Drake Bitters bottles or boxes if cure fails for constipation biliousness sick headache jaundice loss of appetite sour stomach dyspepsia liver complaint or other listed diseases. Spring tonic and blood purifier. Sold in bottles and boxes 25 cents each. One package guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. E T Scott 28.
On offer is a house and 29 acres of prairie land on the outskirts of a growing town. A new two story modern house includes a 20 by 32 barn and a 8 by 16 corn crib, wood house 12 by 16, two wells, a 90 barrel cistern, and a 14 by 16 cellar. About 50 fruit trees, all in good order, with the property described as a big bargain at 32600 and inquiries directed to the office.
An agent E N Stephenson promotes a limited time travel offer from October 9 to 12 with low round trip fares described as attractive as a circus. Families are encouraged to go and bring dependents.
Advertising copy promotes Grain-O as a nonstimulant coffee substitute. It claims Grain-O nourishes and cheers without spoiling sleep, suitable for nervous, young people and children. Available in 15 and 25 cent packages from grocers.
County correspondence reports absence of church in Pin Hook and lists visitors and happenings around town. Families visit Michigan relatives, local dances and fairs draw crowds, and birthdays, injuries, and medical care are noted with brief updates on residents.
A long personal letter blend recounts a Bible study and a strained bedchamber moment with Sid Kimberly, discussing faith and unity among Christians, then shifts to local notices of a funeral, marriages, business ads, and small-town incidents including court cases, a jail sentence, and local commerce.
The Dr. King's New Discovery proprietors have donated over ten million trial bottles to aid the needy. The medicine is touted to cure chronic chest and lung diseases including asthma bronchitis and hoarseness. Druggist E T Scott offers a free trial bottle with regular sizes priced at one dollar, guaranteed or refunded.
Thomas Erb visited Valpo on Saturday. Abblet stayed with Robert Davis last week. Clarence Bundy plans to move west soon. Pleasant View church program was excellent. Wa Reid and family visited sister Mrs. Jalie Baker last week. Katie Wilson left for Dixon Illinois to attend school and is greatly missed in Sunday school.
Belleville druggist Abraham Hare proclaims Electric Bitters the best selling bitters in 20 years of experience. The tonic improves stomach and liver function, purifies blood, strengthens nerves, and revitalizes a run-down system. Only 50 cents, guaranteed by E. T. Scoot.
Autumn showers have tinted the leaves in Tracy as the M P church held no service due to Rev. C Daniel attending conference. A church social at T E Manns raised about five dollars for the pastor. A wreck occurred on the B and O railroad near Union Center injuring an engineer. Coal shipments from Jackeen Hill and Hocking Valley were mentioned along with an advertisement from H M Draves.
Advertisement offering Bruno Quilline laxative tablets to cure La Grippe in two days. Claims all druggists refund money if it fails. Mentions 15 Grove’s signature on every box and price of 25 cents.
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