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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1897
Page
4
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble. It advises urine testing over 24 hours, claims quick relief, and offers sample bottle and pamphlet by mail with a free address request to Kilmer & Co. Binghamton NY.
John Cadwallader died Friday morning in rooms at the Ridgway building formerly the shirt factory. He was 75, had fallen last Friday and weakened until death at eleven. Survived by a brother, a sister Mrs Fitzpatrick, and a daughter. Brother Bryan Cadwallader resides locally. sister in Chicago spends summers at Waverly Beach. Funeral arrangements handled by Cutler's undertakers.
Mark Twain contributes an Innocents Abroad style piece to the November issue of McClure's Magazine illustrated by A B Frost and Peter Newell. The article previews chapters from his forthcoming travel book detailing his world journey with wit travel reflections and comic tales.
Lake and Porter counties form a movement to create a new United States district court in Valparaiso. Congress will see a bill, with Crumpacker backing higher jurisdiction. Hammond favored for location. Fort Wayne currently hosts the nearest court as Lake and Porter counties generate sufficient business.
Union Center reports include H. Frank Medaris of Laporte visiting with Standard Oil, Edward Handley of Laporte representing Armstrong Cigar, J. F. Keefer of Chicago visiting, and Wesley L. Knox returning to Chicago after a farm stay. Chas. Wallace of Plymouth guests at Hotel Johnni preparing to ship stock, Silas Traster and Smith of Garret on a hunting trip, Mrs. Mary Winchell visiting Chicago, G. K. Davidson and J. P. Ewing riding to Valparaiso, and John Johnni suffering serious injuries in a runaway. Grace Winchell spent time in Laporte, a dance at John Troy’s last Saturday was a success.
Kee City residents visited friends in the vicinity last week. Wallace and Hall shipped a large stock car lot Thursday night. J W Hunt of Tracy is ill with rheumatism. J W Davidson left Friday for West Virginia and other eastern states to seek hay markets. He will stop in Mount Vernon and Mansfield Ohio to visit his native home and wife before returning Friday. T H Barnes was in Union Mills Friday. Rev Mormon of Bethel church preached farewell Sunday morning. Aug Felton and Dallas Collings with their companions attended church at Hamlet Sunday evening. Fay Kewley and Aug Popka of Tracy spent Sunday in Laporte. The girls’ names are unknown for now. Mr F P Blair and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Moyer.
Several residents traveled to Chicago for an excursion last Saturday. John Zink married last Tuesday in Whiting. the couple start their life together. Mrs. L. B. Frame returned from Chicago after medical treatment. Nettie Zink plans to stay in Chicago this winter. Chas. Goodwin and Minnie McCanty to marry Wednesday at the M E church. Rev. Wright of Chesterton visited last Tuesday. Cora Cassler visited Chicago recently. F A Gust and S S Morris were in Chicago and Michigan City respectively. Chauncy Frame now offers rides after trading for a trotting horse. Why Norton plans a large chicken business venture.
Pin Hook reports booming school attendance and favorable weather with no rain. Edith Garwood visited Chas Garwood's for several days while Grandpa Williams spent Sunday with his new grandson Wil Lamb of Grand Rapids. Locals attended a Westville play and praised it. The Pin Hook church awaits a fresh coat of paint. Wood haulers move large logs through town and residents fear tough winter roads. Several locals, including Scite Wilson and wife, were seen on Sunday. An excursion to Chicago enjoyed by Roy Jezsup Scott Reed Del Maxwell Tom Garwood Jr Emma Baird Pink Standiford and Ella Koontz with a reported good time.
Johnnie Adams on sick list and Mrs Truman Jones very ill but improving. Stephen Osborne and family return to Kansas. Mrs Bower improved after returning home Saturday. Mesdames Crawford and Golf of Hanna visited. Rev Waller preached two sermons at M E church and at Bigelow. Mrs Chas Eaton called to bedside of daughter Mrs Philip Schoser. Wanstah bakery under Mr Parker. Otto Abraham passed away in early manhood. Sympathy offered to the family. Mrs J M McCurdy at home Sunday. Born to Mr and Mrs Ed Allen a son. Literary society postponed due to diphtheria scare. Mrs Walter Hammersley ill with la grippe. Prayer meeting at M E church Friday. all welcome. State of Ohio City of Toledo Lucas County. Heath license oath note.
Miss Brown missed Friday due to illness while Miss Ella Ginther attended the For rester dance in Laporte on Wednesday evening. Mrs Samuel Berridge and daughter Mrs Henry White traveled to Chicago on Thursday, and Mrs Mary Swift spent Friday in La Porte. Mrs Welcome of South Bend visits friends here. Rev Jackson and wife renewing acquaintances. A social was held Monday at Mrs Addie Croup’s home for Rev Jackson and family and Mrs Welcome. Miss Grace Blodgett spent weekend in Chicago. Mrs Ann Goldsmith’s horse ran away last Friday with no damages. Miss Elgie Hammond of Hanna rented rooms at the Wallie house to attend school. Mrs W S Booth improving. Misses Ida Bailey and Clara Learn with Messrs Elmer Conrad and Chas Croup spent Sunday in Laporte.
Mr and Mrs Chas Ellis of Woodville spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Arndt. Mrs Moyer is on the sick list. Aunt Sally Sarah Goodall visits her son George at Hatches Mills. Carl Ellis shows improvement after illness. Moricle and wife of Kankakee Ill call on relatives. Mrs Staples and Mrs Allison visit friends in Chicago. Alta Craft from near Door Village calls on Mrs Holderman. Mr and Mrs Holderman and Mr and Mrs Lucas attend John Troys dance last Saturday. A quartet of blind people will entertain at the church Saturday evening Oct 30. Mr and Mrs John Demire recently returned from Dakota now in Laporte attended M P church services.
Bigelow school house will host a social gathering on Wednesday November 3 with a hearty invitation extended to all. Supper is priced at 15 cents. Local notes report Wirs, Cites returning from Michigan after a long visit. Several families and students are listed with various outtings and absences.
Several ladies joined the Chicago trip last week including Mrs. Mary Winchell and Mrs. Asa Northam. Rev. J.C. Rhodes preached again after a two week absence. C. L. Closser and D. B. White plan a northern Michigan bear and deer hunt. The C C H T W club returned home minus their mustaches after a lively camp. Mrs. Frank Travis and L. A. White led fishing at the camp. Teachers prepare a social for the school library fundraiser.
Mrs Harvey Payne and Mrs Oscar Flood with children of Laporte visited Dan Hibbard. Dan Hibbard and Dave McKellips with Mr Dingman of Chicago drove to North Liberty Monday. Wedding bells near. Bartemess hosted friends from New Carlisle on Sunday. Peter Wieckhorst of Valparaiso helps Dave McKellips. Wm Peters of Valparaiso assists Ed Hixon during corn harvest.
Weather fine. Hough and Cora Kelso from Michigan visit with sister Mattie Kelso. Aunt Lib Rogers ill the past week. Nelson Barnard and Wm. Barclay hunted and fished at the Calumet river. Wm. Tanks daughter Ada has scarlet fever under Dr Hollenbeck care. Boys gather nuts. Hubert Arvin owns a new horse and buggy. Elvin Link returns from a Niagara Falls pleasure trip.
William Stimpson of Rugby Indiana describes his yearlong ordeal with paralysis following heavy fall work. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People he reports a full recovery and swears to the truth in a formal affidavit. Additional neighbors report cures for rheumatism and neuralgia with the same pills.
Mrs. Diddie improves at writing. C. L. Haslett and wife shopped in Chicago Monday. Homer Ansley seen in Westville last Sunday. Miss Hatten cannot resume teaching. Mrs. Amanda Williams bruised shoulder last week, improving slowly. Wa. Diddies store broken into Sunday afternoon for hat and money. Mrs. Glover and daughter returned home with J. Gresler. Mrs. J. A. Johnson hosted tea last week. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Rollo and Hattie Trost visited Michigan City Saturday. Breach of promise trial concluded Friday. testimony amused some, jury could not agree. Lawyers’ pleas noted beside Vincent and Deneen.
Vicissitudes of weather bring la grippe to the area with Mrs. Albert Selby recovering. Typhoid patient Ora Smith returns from Arcadia to Hanna. William Gibbons and Thomas Sergeant Jr. depart for Illinois for corn husking. New couple Henry Manthi and wife settle in Hanna. Mrs Ka Wellman visits from Michigan City with a snap shot camera. Pie social at Indian Point yields good time. Mrs Peter Wooden sustains a fractured thigh delaying recovery. Phillips family relocates. Geo Sears moves in. Rebekah lodge plans a Grab Bag social at Scott Canfield’s home. R F Wells visits from Valparaiso Normal. Hanna Sunday school holds group photos. Clara Yarger visits grandparents.
Nickel Plate Road outlines design efforts for select northwest and southwest points and local sites across western Ohio and northern Indiana. The notice lists project areas 353 and scheduling estimates 25 to 30 days.
Old people needing medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys are urged to try Electric Bitters. The tonic alters weakness, aids digestion, and supports natural function without whiskey or intoxication. Sold for fifty cents at Scott's drug store.
An advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a palatable remedy for constipation indigestion and stomach or bowel troubles. Sold by E T Scott in 10 cent bottles 50 cent and one dollar sizes.
An advertising block touts Cas earets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed cure for constipation and sluggish liver with money back promise. It markets a sample and booklet free and highlights a ten cent price.
Mr James Jones of Jones Son Cowden Illinois testifies Dr King New Discovery saved his wife from LaGrippe advancing to Hasty Consumption She reported rapid improvement after first dose and a six dollar bottle cured her The product is sold by E T Scotts Drug Store with a free trial offer.
Rev S P Klotz of Waterloo Indiana says he suffered over 20 years with dyspepsia and sour stomach. He reports Caldwill's Syrup pepsin gave him great benefit after taking nearly one large bottle and he feels like a different person.
An advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Gathartic as a safe pleasant medical discovery. It claims gentle cleansing of kidneys liver and bowels to dispel colds headaches fevers and indigestion and urges readers to buy a box for 10 25 or 50 cents. It guarantees relief by druggists.
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