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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1898
Page
3
A Westville crowd mourns a fallen American boy in a war poem about sacrifice. A mother laments her son who died in the Santiago fighting as troops march, flags tear torn, and the nation honors brave soldiers. The piece reflects grief, duty, and national memory amid public banners.
Misery grows from a neglected mountain farm girl into a strong caretaker after her mother’s death and her father’s woes. She endures poverty and isolation until a fever epidemic brings hard work and tragedy, culminating in her own death while nursing others, leaving the town to recall her as Misery.
A wealthy father's refusal leads a daughter to vow to marry only her faithful poor suitor. After years, he returns richer and weds another, but his former lover visits Canada and discovers a portrait of herself in his home. A circus pony and a lion show dramatic misadventures before the act ends.
A fragment from a Louisiana philosopher notes that no one should be forced to do what they cannot. The reflection hints that challenges are judged across eons, not moments, shaping a view of human limits and enduring work.
An unusually calm young lion performs on a piebald pony, mounting the saddle and riding around the arena with steady balance. The creature remains friendly toward the pony, treating the display as real rather than staged.
The Sixth Pennsylvania regimental area at Camp Alger Va. boasts 13 mascots among 12 companies including 11 dogs one white cat and a goat underscoring the unit s famed mascot tradition and esprit de corps.
A detailed guide to tub racing with paddles balance poles and tandem setups. Describes safe construction, start and finish methods, and event programs including 25 50 and 100 yard single tub races and 200 yard tandem races. Emphasizes practice proper technique and spectator enjoyment.
A Philadelphia Record item notes mascots of Company M, including a caped dog named boardgood and a drumhead guard pose. The goat Nannie also appears, lifting her head in salute when officers call to the ladies present in camp.
A fragment describes fox sagacity in flea torment. The animal supposedly gathers moss and slowly walks backward into a stream, leaving only its mouth above water, while fleas seek refuge on the fox.
A mine owner washes a pet cat and pan samples from its fur producing 18.31 dollars in gold. Miners feed the cat, which spends long hours in the shaft areas, and the tale suggests extraordinary ore value in Cripple Creek.
A brief joke noting how a fiancé recalls a bride transforming from kittenish to catish, with a quip originally appearing in the New York Journal.
In Flora, Indiana, a private bank cashier William Lannum was shot in the face during a morning robbery that levelled the bank with dynamite. Robbers left with 12 000 to 15 000 dollars, pursued by bloodhounds and armed volunteers, escaping on a handcar toward Se Gallia.
In Lafayette Indiana on September 29 the boiler of engine 233 exploded while pulling a working men's train. Engineer Oscar Johnson died at midnight from injuries, fireman Jerry Rogan was mortally wounded and expected to die within 24 hours. The train ran 25 mph and wreckage stretched 500 feet from the blast with torn track and road bed. No cause was given.
The Grand Jury in Muncie Indiana after a long session nearly finished its work on September 29. It investigated the murder of William Stoll but found no facts or warrants to suspect anyone. The case is likely to remain unsolved.
The Big Four filed suit against Chicago based Crouch Construction Co alleging issues from recent road work at Wabash. The firm, which had been building a large fill to form an approach to the new iron bridge, recently went into the hands of a receiver. The failure prompted the legal action.
Leonard J. Hackney withdraws as a candidate for judge of the Indiana supreme court from the Second district. His resignation letter will be acted on by the state board of election commissioners at its next meeting. The vacancy will be filled by the Democratic state committee.
An unidentified man died at Union hospital in Terre Haute. A Chicago Loan Co pawn ticket in the name of J. P. Johnson is the only known lead. Autopsy indicates the death by own action occurred after 48 hours without food.
In Palmyra near Blissfield villagers organize a posse to locate the four year old child of James Lenox abducted from his home Monday morning. A woman in a carriage enticed the boy into the vehicle and rode off with him prompting the search.
In Indianapolis near Woodruff Place on a Sept storm night Montgomery Z Carmony was driving in a buggy when lightning struck a tree about twenty five feet away. The sudden flash frightened him to death.
Indianapolis, Oct. L M. D. Ratchford, president of the Mine Workers union, says talk of a pending general strike among miners is untrue.
Brazil Ind Sept 30 William Morris of Harmony has come home from Dawson City Alaska after prospecting for gold. He brought several hundred dollars in gold nuggets and claims a claim worth fifty thousand dollars.
In Frankfort Indiana Captain Irwin Polson aged citizen of the city took arsenic after dispute with his son Charles and wife. His granddaughter Mrs Charles Miller helped prepare the poison and he died after hours of agony despite medical aid. His wife attempted self harm but survived and remains unaware of his death.
A major Greentown fire destroyed sheds by Paddock Hodge Co elevators housing 30,000 bushels of wheat and other grain. The Corona mills burned as well causing about 100000 dollars in losses with only ten thousand dollars insured. The blaze is ruled incendiary.
The Pennsylvania railroad system considers building a branch from its main line in Greenfield Indiana to coal fields in Clay county. Maps are prepared and estimates made for the road to run via Anderson and Elwood. The project aims to offset gas supply declines by linking to Indiana manufacturing centers.
Covenant Congregational church choir hosted a banquet for Company A 158th Indiana on Friday night when word arrived that Corporal Victor Rosburg had died of typhoid fever. The gathering paused and then learned he was not dead but dying.
John H. G. Stamm, 73, filed for divorce from Angeline Stamm in RusuviLte Ind. He cites threats to his life by revolvers clubs and spades and says his wife subjected him to vile epithets in their 35 year marriage.
At the joint legislative Republican convention of Union and Franklin counties Editor E. E Moore of the College Corner Chronicle was nominated for the lower house by acclamation with no other candidates.
Jeffersonville report says Charles Golden 19 collided with a spring wagon while bicycling at high speed and will die from injuries. Valentine Springer fell 90 feet from the Big Four bridge onto rocks and was fatally injured.
Dick Wilson of Rushville suffered serious injuries Thursday in Louisville while a famed pacing horse driver. Wilson, known for Split Silk and Bumps, hoped to drive Charley Herr in the $16,000 Lexington futurity.
Poll returns show Ricamonp Indiana has a population of 2969 as reported to the state board of election commissioners. The figure reflects the latest census data and local records used for electoral purposes.
W E Landes city editor and stockholder of a local pager left Marnox for Porto Rico to assist in establishing the United States mail service, on government assignment.
In Shei byville Indiana on Monday morning Mack Meloy ex city marshal punished his 12 year old son Eugene for a misdemeanor by using a strap. The boy then attempted suicide by self inflicted harm. Authorities report no further details available.
Sept 30 Pleas ae reports Henry Selinar a wealthy fruit raiser was found to have died by his own action. Local authorities consider it a self inflicted death with no foul play suspected.
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