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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1895
Page
1
A black silk handbag disappeared Friday night between La Porte and an unspecified location. Finder should leave it at this office or with Mrs. E. O. Beahm.
A large ladies gold watch was found between Traskell station and Westville cemetery. The finder will receive a reasonable reward by returning it to J. C. Matotte, Westville. Also includes medical patent claims for a cough remedy and a salve by E. T. Scott and KE. Scott.
The U. S. Gov't Reports show Royal Baking Powder superior to all others, and the smallest effective medicine dose is best. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are advertised as the smallest pills that cure. E. T. Scott endorses them.
In accordance with the custom adopted a year ago subscribers see their indebtedness listed above. The notice explains annual account presentation for reader benefit and a gentle reminder to settle promptly. It notes papers cost more than a dollar annually and profits are slim without advertising and asks readers to balance their accounts.
A 64 page medical reference booklet targets men and women with private diseases and sexual issues. It invites readers to send two two cent stamps to Dr. Hathaway & Co of 70 Dearborn Street Chicago for postage and to obtain information from leading specialists and physicians in the country.
In Indianapolis on Oct 9, the Democratic ticket swept the municipal election by nearly 5,000 votes. Mayor Thomas Taggart and police judge Charles E. Cox led a slate that also included city clerk Charles Stuckmeyer, with Democrats claiming 13 of 21 council seats. Returns from 120 of 189 precincts show a 4,000 vote gain as celebrations erupted.
George Waldorf a Brown County building contractor who vanished from Terre Haute over a year ago has been brought back insane to his former home. An indentation in his skull and a missing explanation accompany his condition. A Texas discovery and a box car tale led to his identification, with his wife and children awaiting him in Brown County.
Portland city council directs city attorney to draft a resolution forfeiting the Portland Natural Gas and Oil company street lighting contract. It also calls for action to revoke charters of the Citizens' Gas and Oil Mining company for collusion to raise gas prices. Local court action to begin promptly. Also reports in Brazil court: Archibald Agar and Edward Barker sentenced to ten years for burglary. associate Thomas E. Jackson killed by guards at Holland store.
State Auditor Daily completes the 1897 legislature census with 627,072 voters 613,750 white and 13,322 colored. Over twelve years white voters rise by 73,745 and colored voters by 8,270.
In Franklin on October 9 Elder John C. Miller, a pioneer preacher, was dangerously hurt at his Nineveh home when a decayed limb broke while he trimmed a fruit tree. He fell onto a picket fence and a stake pierced his right side just below the ribs. the wood tore free with the impact.
Ezra Teet, an elderly veteran in Vincennes, was freed after being jailed since Sunday for the killing of Clark Isham. Investigators found Teet sober at home when Isham, a drunken log-cutter, burst in with an ax. Teet fired in self-defense.
Judge Herron instructed the grand jury to investigate closely certain important city contracts amid much gossip. The guidance signals a serious inquiry into city government dealings.
An Indianapolis merchant informed Hinshaw’s attorneys in Danville that he learned trial actions and jury views from juror Hunt via a barber. Hogate and Parker report they canvassed the county and secured statements about juror discussions in his shop.
More than seventy affidavits allege juror conduct before and after the trial. They claim strong evidence of influence on verdicts including a juror saying Hinshaw would have faced mobbing if not convicted.
A gunman seized the Chicago and Erie train at Kankakee and menaced the crew with two revolvers. He was pursued at the next station, captured with three loaded pistols, and later found to carry two knives after jail.
Pinkerton Detective Saville with Adams express embezzler Don Farden arrives in Terre Haute in charge of the prisoner. The capture comes exactly a month after the robbery was discovered. Mrs. Farden will stay to assist as news spreads.
Evansville Oct 9 The circuit court overruled motions to quash indictments against four indicted saloonkeepers in Nicholson law cases Judge Richardson ruled a single section violation is enough to indict. About 110 cases remain pending in the court.
Andrew J. Cummins of this city was fined 800 in Dubois county court after entering John Burt's Mentor home to intercede for Mrs. Burt. A scuffle began when Burt assaulted Mrs. Burt and Cummins struck Burt, breaking his leg. Some sympathy voiced for Cummins.
Mrs. John W. Parr of a Lamong area farm near Noblesville was burned to death in an outhouse. The origin of the fire is unknown. Her husband, Mr. Parr, attempted to rescue her but suffered severe burns to his hands and face in the attempt.
Horse thieves have been holding high carnival in Manion for two weeks. Several fine animals were taken in one evening including a pony buggy and harness from the public square, the second such theft within a week. No trace found, messages sent to surrounding cities.
A Princeton fire destroyed the large Witherspoon and Barr elevator housing 8000 bushels of wheat and 600 bushels of clover seed. The stock and buildings suffered a $25,000 loss. The origin of the blaze remains unknown.
Mrs Ellen Doyle aged 63 widow of a prosperous merchant was driving home from church with her four year old grandchild when she suffered total paralysis and cannot recover.
Jeffersonville reports the death of the Rev Seymour Guernsey a pioneer Methodist minister at his Henryville home. Born in New York in 1813 he moved with his family to the county in 1817 according to the obituary.
The will of John Masury a Long Island paint maker who died recently valued at 210000000 is to be challenged by his two grandsons in New York on October 9.
Weather indications for twenty four hours from 8 p m yesterday show fair for Indiana with northwesterly winds shifting to southerly and slightly warmer by evening. Illinois and Iowa expect fair and warmer with variable winds shifting to southerly. Michigan partly cloudy with westerly winds shifting to southerly and slightly warmer. Wisconsin fair with warmer weather and southerly winds.
The report lists mercantile papers and government bonds in New York with rates for demand and sixty days and United States securities. It shows Chicago Board of Trade quotes for Wheat Corn Oats and Park Lard and assorted produce and live stock prices and receipts.
Cleveland defeats Baltimore 6 to 2 to claim the Temple cup after a day of tight play through seven innings. Hoffer pitched tougher than Young as Cleveland overpowered Baltimore late, turning the game in the seventh inning and securing the title.
Dispatches from Barcelona report serious clashes at the university between Liberal and Roman Catholic students over a professor suspended for publishing a deemed heretical book. Riots began on campus and spread to the streets with crowds supporting the factions.
Writs of habeas corpus served on Kee Owyang and Leon Lam, proprietors of the Midway Chinese village, commanding them to produce nine Chinese women alleged by Lam Ling to be held in involuntary servitude after being bought in China and transported to Atlanta.
Professor Bemis, chair of political economy at Chicago University, resigns after public remarks on labor movements and a clash with President Harper. Harper letters reveal annoyance at Bemis's labor stance and warn against public utterances while noting financial dependency on business interests.
The Illinois Federation of Labor meets in Peoria with about two hundred delegates. State president Charles J. Ricfier links labor rights to land policy and urges a constitutional convention. Secretary Groves criticizes the last legislature as the most disgraceful ever. The convention adjourns after a long session with credentials progress reported.
J M Welter of Baltimore tours southern cities organizing lodges of the American Railway Union by order of President Debs. A large Atlanta meeting enrolled nearly 100 members as the union builds a local branch among railway workers before heading north.
A serious boiler explosion at the Wharton iron mine in Hibernia, Dover N J injures six men none fatally. Injured are Melton Smith Philip Festburg John Ciars William Kelly John Malone and Michael Ryan all scalded or injured by debris as the engine house and nearby buildings suffer extensive damage.
The famous liberty bell reached Atlanta after a Triumphal journey. Mayor, Georgia governor, Cotton States exposition executives, and a large crowd greeted the relic with a resounding cheer.
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