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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1905
Page
1
The Red Jacket shaft at Calumet Michigan tests a curious physics fact nothing falling from its mouth reaches the bottom. A marble tied to a thread dropped 12 feet fell 500 feet to the east shaft wall. Michigan College of Mines studies crust thickness and data from this shaft to inform earth science.
John Emigh, who vanished 35 years ago after leaving a farewell message, has returned to his former home in Starks County and is reunited with a brother. He is now president of the Nebraska Rural Mail Carriers Association. He disappeared at age 22.
An explosion at the Aetna Powder Mills packing house near Lake Station killed two workers this morning. William Grimmer of Lake and a Hobart man perished as the building was destroyed. Both men were the only workers at the site, leaving the cause undetermined. The blast's concussion was felt for miles.
The usual M E church services are set for Sunday. Morning sermon titled Spiritual Life and Death and evening talk Things to Think About. Cordial invitation to attend both services with Sunday school at 10 and Epworth League at 6 30. Pauser meeting Wednesday 7 30 and Junior League Saturday 2 30. Support the services.
A busy circuit court week is outlined with about ten cases daily. Monday includes Anna Allen versus Jerome Allen amid divorce actions as Jerome is jailed in Louisiana for marrying another woman while married in Laporte. Tuesday covers Hifert and Benson divorce matters plus suits by Pittsburg Reduction, National Electric, and Farr & Foster against Chicago and South Shore Railway. Wednesday brings Chambers divorce trial and several motions. Thursday features the Bongerz suit against Laporte and multiple divorces. Friday lists Helen Heller and Laura Kreidler divorces among others, plus the Sanction suit by William Zahrt over nearby macadam roadway work. Twenty-one new appeals from Crum ditch assessments were filed Saturday. Joseph Norris received the work contract. Emil A. Schacht’s $15,000 damage suit against Studebaker Bros. Manufacturing Co. moved from St. Joseph to Laporte for venue, with Krieghbaum representing the plaintiff.
In LaPorte County circuit court Friday morning old cases were pressed or stricken from the docket while deputies filed affidavits against several alleged criminals held in jail. George Snyder Alya McKimmon face petit larceny over a coat of James Livingston. John Woodward charged with grand larceny for rubber pewter and tea lead. George Wilde charged with grand larceny from James L Burhans. Rex Randall formerly in jail noted as insane and sent home to Michigan. Signor John Ross had grand larceny charges nonle pressed. Rossi's whereabouts unknown and violin belonging to Carl Ellie recovered in Chicago.
Hon Paul Morton former Secretary of the Navy and head of Equitable Life argues that early life efforts determine future success in any field. He cites integrity concentration and industry as essential, noting true achievement comes from liking one’s work and sustained effort beyond constant competition.
School notes from Burdick mention Ethel Dodd teaching, Misa Irene Philips visiting the grammar and primary rooms, new HS pins, beautified grammar room with pictures and curtains, and thanks to Prof. Yoder for curtain setup. An original essay on girls presents humorous lines about girls, fashion, and churchgoing.
Oldest criminal case on the docket against John O Christman Chicago attorney and real estate man was stricken as no merit remained. The incident involved an argument with Fred R Liddell of Laporte after which Christman allegedly struck Liddell with a cast iron notarial seal causing a head injury. He disappeared and never faced service, leading to the indictment for assault with intent to kill being dropped.
Jas Walters of Duffield Virginia says a lip cancer he had for years seemed incurable until Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed it. The ad promises a guaranteed cure for cuts and burns and lists 25 cents at E T Scotts drug store.
Certification states all druggists will refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure a cough or cold. Claims it stops coughs, heals lungs, prevents pneumonia and consumption, contains no opiates, and warns to refuse substitutes. Genuine product in a yellow package by E. T. Scott, druggist.
Dr. David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy cured a scrofulous eruption on the breast and improved overall health. Henry Eldredge of Rochester reports the first bottle drove the eruption away and calls it a splendid blood medicine.
Advertisement notes Hollister's Mountain Tea as a remedy for indigestion constipation and kidney and urinary troubles. The product is marketed by E T Scott priced at 35 cents.
An advertisement touts Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as improving digestion and clearing sallow blotched complexions by stimulating the liver and bowels. It claims the product is mild and pleasant, with the slogan urging readers to remember the name Orino and avoid substitutes. E. T. Scott, druggist.
W Huntington of 292 E Main St Valparaiso Indiana offers a reliable full size piano free to any lodge church school or society that obtains twenty five tuning orders. The instrument will be delivered after full payment of orders and the work will be performed by Huntington at standard prices with satisfaction guaranteed.
An advertisement by Foley Co Chicago touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as the genuine throat and lung remedy. It warns that many imitations with similar sounding names exist and urges customers to demand the yellow package and refuse substitutes. E T Scott, druggist, endorses it as best for coughs and colds.
Advertises De King's New Life Pills sold at E. T. Scotts drug store. Claims relieve sudden breakdown from dyspepsia or constipation by removing clogging materials and restoring energy, with promises of curing headache and dizziness. Guaranteed.
The children of the late Mrs. Catherine Standiford express appreciation for the thoughtful contributions of friends who aided during her illness. They acknowledge the help and cheer given in the long months and note they feel unable to fully discharge the debt of gratitude.
A historical column debunks widespread rumors such as bank cashing mistakes, moving a corpse before the coroner, Sunday contracts being void, right to defend home premises, the fatal third drowning myth, silver plates in skulls, and other popular but incorrect beliefs. It argues for inquiry and factual correction.
Charlotte Catherine Cooper was born September 2 1830 in Clinton County Indiana and died September 28 1995 in Westville at age 75. She was the daughter of Josiah J Cooper a Methodist minister and lifelong church member who often accompanied him on tours. She married David C Standiford on April 4 1818 in LaPorte County near Door Village and survived him by 12 years. Eight children were born to the union five of whom are living Malcomb Adelle Grace Norval and Abe Edgar.
Mrs Henricka Schulz aged 74 died at her Laporte home on Sunday after a long county residence since 1857. She leaves her husband and six children Henry and John of Michigan City Louis and Mrs Fred Koch of Laporte Mrs Daniel Helsey of Chicago and Mrs Gropp of Scipio township. Two brothers China Knouth of Laporte and Fred Knuth of Springfield township and one sister Mrs Charles Schubert of South Bend survive.
George Cochrane aged 82 died Saturday at the home of his son Marshall Cochrane. A daughter Mrs. S C Freese of Bloomington also survives him.
The Kansas City Journal notes a widespread false belief that shingles can surround the body and cause instant death when a meeting point is struck. The article clarifies this is untrue and explains shingles follow affected nerves as a skin eruption.
Peter Fry of Woodruff Pa relates that after two years of failed treatment from Waynesburg doctors he was told he could not live another month. A friend recommended Foley's Kidney Cure. after three bottles he improved and became entirely well, as noted by E T Scott, a druggist.
Frank J. Cheney of F. E. Cheney & Co. declares as senior partner he will pay $100 for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason notes December 6, 1886. Ads tout internal use and blood effects with testimonials and price 75c.
A testimonial from J H Simmons of Casey Indiana claims a fearful cough ruined his sleep until he used Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. The advertisement touts instant relief and a permanent cure for throat and lung diseases with trial bottles available.
A brief column note mentions Huntingtons and a piano offered free to any lodge or society, reflecting a community gesture or exchange.
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