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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1898
Page
5
The piece recalls the brutal march to Santiago with vivid desert heat, barbed wire and cactus, a depleted uniform, and a colonel leading brave troops. It describes fierce fighting for fifty hours, wounds, and a victorious finish as the admiral wins and the flag signals victory.
In West Alabama Anne Latham endures hunger and worry as the Civil War drags on. Her husband Benjamin Latham serves in Lee's army, and months pass with no word. With three children to feed, she tightens her spirit, tending the house, milking the cow, and hoping for news.
Anne dreams of Virginia while hungry. Ben Latham, in travel worn Confederate gray, returns after three months to a starving wife and children in a cabin. They share a meal and relief amid fear of future partings as the family finds normalcy again.
In a Civil War cabin Ben Latham weighs food shortages and long war. His wife Anne recounts makeshifts as they plan trapping game, weaving fish traps, and enduring until crops and garden yield. The couple discuss if he must return to the army.
Anne and Ben Latham debate his homecoming and possible departure as the family awaits neighbors' questions. Ben reveals he plans to forage for the family, hunting and fishing, keeping his absence from townsfolk to a minimum despite Anne's concern and sorrow.
Anne Latham fears for her husband Ben, a Confederate deserter, whose homecoming amid a brutal storm reveals his hidden hunger and guilt. The captain confirms Lee's surrender ends the war, and Anne realizes Ben never left the company, keeping a secret he can now share.
The 157th Indiana Regiment returns to Camp Mount where heavy rain floods the camp. Many are prostrated with fever and illness, Col Studebaker is seriously ill with typhoid, Capt Freemuth also sick, about one hundred officers and men affected, two weeks expected before disbanding again. Also notes discussions by New Telephone Co leaders in Indianapolis on toll lines linking Wabash and towns with the capital system.
In Havre Ind on October 13 Mrs Ed Beggs watched her two children in a decorated cart and a pony during a street parade. Moments later she collapsed and died of heart disease on her porch. She was wife to John Edward Beggs, a local capitalist and manager of the whisky trust distilleries.
Fire completely destroyed the Citizens' bank building in Summitville six miles away after a local amateur theatre performance. The two story brick structure housed the Citizens' bank J T Sullivans drug store a hall and several offices. Total loss estimated at 9500 with 5100 insured on building 2000 on stock and 500 on bank.
Darfield Smith, likely heir of Milford township farmer, is instantly killed in an accidental shooting while hunting near Lagrange Indiana. A companion, unaware of his presence, fired the gun as Smith bent to retrieve a duck, the bullet striking him in the neck and severing his head.
Bedford Indiana October 14. Contractors paving streets faced a strike after they dismissed workers and imported many Negro laborers. On Wednesday the Negroes walked off and refused to return, threatening delays that could cost the contractors their city claims if deadlines are not met.
Carroll county commissioners grant a 99 year franchise to a venture led by South Bend and Logansport capitalists to build an electric line from Burlington to Winona, a 60 mile route. Hon. Clem Studebaker of South Bend backs the project while local merchants oppose the line.
Jesse Reynolds aged 17 son of Eliac Reynolds near Olean died instantly when his gun discharged while he held the muzzle and drew it toward him after placing it on a stump during a wood cutting trip with his younger brother.
Farmers in Laporte Elkhart and St. Joseph counties experiment with Japanese beans led by Soja bean usage in Japan as edible but in the U.S. mainly a fertilizer and foliage plant. Train accident at Gosrom kills Elisha Nichols after he falls under Monon No. 4. limbs severed above both knees. dies within an hour.
Over 400 people rode a special train from Muncie to Lafayette to attend the dedication of the Delaware county cottage at the soldiers home. Mayor Tuhey and Judge Koons spoke among other prominent citizens during the program.
Miss Tennie Butcher, 17, daughter of Milton Butcher living ten miles east of BloominGeTrox, hanged herself from a barn rafter Tuesday. Trouble with her parents said to be the cause. she was a local favorite.
Glass men of the gas bell led by John St. Peter secure a $15,000 cash bonus to build a window glass factory in Port Angeles Washington. The plant will be a 24 blower tank and the first such factory west of the Mississippi river. Judge Clements on and John Cain from Harthorp City investigate.
O P Hammon of Hege Indiana reports several cattle lost in a strange event. The animals show signs of blunt force trauma with broken bones and severe bruising, suggesting a beating rather than theft or illness.
In Lawrenceburg Indiana on October 15 a brick wall under a stairway revealed a long shuttered iron safe. The safe was installed over fifty years ago by George Touscy in the large brick residence of Philip J Emmeris.
Wabascu Ind Oct 14 The boiler at Warsaw water works exploded demolishing the boiler house and damaging machinery leaving the city without fire protection or water. Residents face several days of hardship before services resume.
The Indiana Supreme Court, on Tuesday, received a brief from the attorney general. It supports the Republican claim that current appellate judges are holding office by the people’s vote and remain eligible to continue serving.
Oscar Winn of Anderson Indiana and Robi B Tate of Tucson Arizona died Friday in a division hospital. Winn succumbed to typhoid fever while Tate died of pneumonia. Both served in Company L 160th Indiana and Company 8B 1st Territorial respectively.
James Morris of Brazin Indiana returns from three years in the Klondike with a $30,000 treasure. He says vast gold awaits but thousands search for it, and he plans to spend his gains locally.
Kokomo Indiana October 15 J A Seawright administrator of John D Fields estate has filed a $10000 damage suit against R B Peirce receiver of the Clover Leaf railway Fields was the engineer killed in the Clover Leaf wreck at Silverwood in July of the current year
Noah Baney his wife and brother in law William Short were bound over to the grand jury in Indianapolis Indiana after being charged with stealing a $100 carriage. Horse trader Kaufman of Jonesville identified the trio during the hearing.
Clyde Siekerman five year old son of Theodore Siekerman engineer at Acme flour mills was fatally injured after being caught in the machinery at the mills. He will recover.
Frankfort Indiana October 15 190? The marriage of W H Lenon owner of the Flora bank looted recently to Mrs Larina Hills took place Thursday evening at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Flora.
Richwonple Ind Oct 15 At ages 77 and 75 Squire and Mrs John S Lyle observed the 54th wedding anniversary They were married in Richmond October 12 1844 and marked the milestone with a quiet family observance in Richmond
Maggie Johnston a four year old colored girl died in Oakland Indiana after her clothes caught fire from an open grate while she stood nearby. The tragedy occurred October 15 and left the community in shock.
In Brazil Indiana on Thursday Fred Sheyer, the 9 or 10 year old son of H E Sheyer, president of the Indestructible Post Co., collided with two team while riding his bicycle and was badly injured. He regained consciousness to learn he had become totally blind.
Benjamin Vance of Kennard, 48, cut his throat and died. The cause of the deed is listed as unknown. He was found in Nicholstown, Indiana, on October 14.
Morristown Ind October 14 arrangements by G J Byman for a colony of Germans to Decatur IL to relocate. They will establish a cultivator plow factory and a canning factory locally.
A well to do West Chester housekeeper realized no pepper was in the house. She ordered a quarter pound from a local grocer. The dray delivered a tiny package and a full grocer's bill, as the clerk had found humor in the sting.
A thrifty guide shows an evening toilette made from nun's veiling glace taffeta ribbon and cambiie cost about six dollars. The gown features a plain skirt with two box-plaited ruffles and a decollate waist trimmed with three grace taffeta ruffles, four-inch ribbon straps and bow accents.
A Ladies' Home Journal method by Emma M. Hooper explains cleaning velvet velveteen and plush. Use a stiff whisk broom and boiling water with a helper to stretch the nap and lift fibers as you hold the fabric taut over steam. The process removes wrinkles brightens color and restores the pile.
A personal account describes raising a nine year old mocking bird that could call children by name and sing Yankee Doodle. The narrator details its diet from boiled egg yolk and potatoes to worms and spiders, its daily care, and the birds’ defense of their nesting area against a household cat. The tale ends with the birds abandoning their young after nest destruction.
Puffings of taffeta will be worn around the neck this fall and winter. Create a taffeta collarette by using a band of black silk ribbon slightly larger than neck measure and three yards of taffeta cut into eight inch wide strips. Double the strips to four inches, gather thickly, and sew three rows of gathered silk on each edge. Cover raw edges with ruching or gathered ribbon, finish long ends with ruffles and deep headings.
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