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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1899
Page
1
Henry Maxwell faces the masses at a gospel tent as Rachel Winslow inspires harmony amid saloon temptations in Raymond. The Evening News exposes railroad law violations prompting Exponent Powers to resign and urge strict law enforcement.
The Wabash and Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railways start a weekly tourist car service from St Louis to Los Angeles via Kansas City. Westbound trains depart Wednesday 9:00 p m, reach Los Angeles Sunday 8:25 a m. Eastbound departs Los Angeles Monday 9:50 a m, arrives St Louis Thursday 6:15 p m. Details on request. E I Crossley Agent.
Proclaiming retirement MO B Norros offers the top restaurant and lunch counter in Laporte for sale. A rare money making opportunity with option to buy the business or the restaurant separately.
Two carloads of Jacksono Hill and Hocking Valley coal Carter promotes as the cleanest and brightest in the land. Party buyers who want extra quality are urged to order now and save money, per H. M. Draves.
Thousands gather on Franklin street to honor the presidential party. President McKinley and Cabinet members greet locals while a large crowd from nearby towns lines the route. The visit features a brief address, handshakes, and a stop in Three Oaks with Warren joining the train.
Annie E Springer of Philadelphia reports long struggled cough cured by Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption. She credits relief from chest pain and sleepless nights. 400, and 1.00 trial bottles free at E T Seols drug store.
The undersigned agrees to refund the money on two 25 cent bottles or boxes of Baxter's Man Drake Bitters if it fails to cure constipation billiousness sick headache jaundice loss of appetite sour stomach dyspepsia liver complaint or any other listed diseases. It is marketed as a spring tonic and blood purifier. Sold liquid in bottles and tablets in boxes. Price 25 cents each. One package guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded. E T. Scott. 28.
Outskirts property with a new two story edern style house and 23 by 32 barn. Wood wells and a 90 barrel vistera supply, cellar, 509 fruit trees. Prairie land in cultivation, claim it as a big bargain at 82630, inquire Ubis office. likely to sell quickly.
Grain O offers a non stimulant beverage that nourishes and cheers without spoiling sleep. It resembles the best coffee in taste and appearance and is pitched as ideal for nervous persons, youth, and children. Sold by grocers in convenient packages.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Grain-O as a coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O is made of pure grains and tastes like coffee when prepared, sold by grocers for 15 cents and 25 cents.
Agricultural bulletin from Purdue University notes asparagus rust is spreading in Indiana with one confirmed case near Crown Point. It explains the rust life cycle, symptoms on plants, and recommended prevention including burning mature stalks. advises growers to inspect fields and send samples for analysis.
William Seberger was born April 4 1873 in Otis Indiana died October 10 1899 aged 26 years 5 months 26 days. Funeral at Pin Hook Friday 11 a m conducted by Elder Stewart and largely attended with about 200 teams in the procession. Burial in Pin Hook cemetery. He was soon to wed Miss Pearl Poston of Pin Hook.
The advertisement claims a two day cure for La Grippe using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It offers a full refund if it fails and notes 12 W. Grove signs each box. The price is two cents.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near fatal illness cured by Electric Bitters after three weeks of treatment. He credits the medicine with restoring his health and saving his life and urges others to try it. Available at T. Scotts drug store for 50 cents per bottle.
The Westville Indicator leans to private Jim Dodge in his opposition to Gov. Mount after Dodge returned a rebel flag. The Argus commends Mounting and urges readers to stay with Jim until the last button is busted, praising Jim as all right.
A Westville couple welcomes identical twin boys to Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Herrold Sunday night. The newborns weigh 84 and 94 pounds, both in good health with mother and babies doing well. The father Charley enjoys pride and a celebratory crowd gathers as the town anticipates possible population growth and future expansions.
An advertisement asserts deafness cannot be cured by local applications. nine of ten cases arise from catarrh and an inflamed Eustachian tube. The firm offers one hundred dollars for any case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and invites readers to request circulars from F J Casenzy & Co of Toledo, Ohio.
The Laporte Argus notes crowded livery barns and busy streets in Michigan City on Tuesday. It claims the event’s turnout proves the whole affair was a fizzle and criticizes political bias and misrepresentation by neighbors.
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