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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1895
Page
1
Rochester reports the largest potato crop in Fulton county with yields of 100 to 260 bushels per acre. Despite prices at 25 cents a bushel, the vast output makes the season profitable for farmers using sandy loam to black bottom soil and improved machinery.
The court rejected a bitter challenge from Boothman who argued a woman with six prior divorces could not receive another decree. It ruled for the woman, granting the divorce and a small alimony, noting she had treated her seventh husband poorly.
Terre Haute Oct 30 The city will test a curfew ordinance if the humane society and leading citizens win council backing. Judge Taylor of the circuit court ex Judge McNutt and ex Judge Davis lead a committee to draft the measure aimed at keeping children off the streets at night.
Indianapolis October 30 Fred P Rush reports from Illinois and Indiana that ongoing dry conditions have not yet damaged winter wheat. He cites multiple correspondents and his four day tour of Illinois wheat country to support the finding that the crop remains resilient despite arid weather.
Greensburg date Oct 30 Will J Dobyns chairman of the Christian Endeavor committee of 95 was unanimously elected state superintendent of the Societies of the Christian Church to succeed the late Elba Depue of Franklin who died recently However he declined due to urgent business duties
At the Indiana Baptist state convention session, David Ogle read the state mission board report and J W Billingsley presented the treasurer's report. Attendance was large.
Kokomo reports Howard township farmer John Dagman died from injuries sustained when he was kicked by a horse last week. This concludes the accidental death tied to farm work in Howard township.
Henry Hilliard, who killed and outraged Mrs. Bell, was burned at the stake on the public square in Tyler Texas before about seven thousand spectators. The husband of the victim applied the torch after a scaffold was erected and the crowd jeered. He confessed that he feared being accused of rape and chose death over conviction.
Colonel Ivan N. Walker, commander-in-chief of the G A R, says he has hoped for the annexation of Cuba to the United States for forty years. He remarks on the mass meeting planned in Indianapolis to show Cuban sympathy and notes many veterans have sacrificed lives to free Cuba from Spain.
Ex Secretary of the Navy R W Thompson declares Garfield loyal to Sherman during the convention fight and says Garfield was chosen as strongest candidate not due to treachery. Indiana report notes Governor Matthews on Cuban Independence Day postponement and support for belligerent rights and vigorous American policy.
Abbreviated telegrams report a nitro glycerine bomb found at Madison was a railway signal fuse. Arthur Moore convicted in Chicago for murder of Frank B Horton and Dr J B Carpenter, with twenty five year sentence. Obituaries note deaths in Fairbury, Stillman Valley, Kenosha, Denver. Robbery near Scottville and Chicago insanity assessment on Mrs Annie Walker are also cited.
New York quotes show money on call at 2 1/4 percent and mercantile paper firm. Sterling exchange firm with slight advance. Bond and currency figures listed. Chicago Board of Trade quotations cover wheat, corn, oats, oats, rice, and soy markets, with October to May contracts and prices. Produce items include butter, eggs, poultry, potatoes, apples, honey, cranberries, and cape Cod berries. Chicago live stock prices show hogs at 200 to 86.60, cattle at 4.85 to 5.80, calves, sheep, and Texas western range steers with varied bids.
In Hartford at Jefferson street crossing of the Panhandle a Dowell dairy wagon was struck. John Scott suffered a crushed head and will likely die. Roy Henderson sustained a severe head injury and a broken wrist. One horse died instantly and another later. ENGLISH reports triplets born to Mr and Mrs Westley McMahel weighing seven, six, and four and a half pounds named Patience Constance and Courage.
Diphtheria forces Greensburg to dismiss city schools from first through eighth grade. Pupils are kept off streets as several cases appear and three deaths are reported in the city.
James Graves who was sent from Daviess county to serve three years for larceny died of typhoid fever in the Jeffersonville prison after having served five years and six months.
In Evapisvie on October 90 a remarkable divorce case concluded in the Superior Court. Elvira was granted a decree of divorce from Edward after a lengthy, peculiar legal process that drew attention for its unusual details.
The Hot Springs showdown over the Fitzsimmons Corbett match heats up as authorities race to control the fighter. Governor Clarke and Attorney General Kinsworthy clash with local officers. warrants chase Fitzsimmons toward Arkansas while plans to remove him stumble. Outcome hinges on who grips Fitzsimmons first before the November 2 bout.
Sheriff Booker brings arrest warrants to Deputy Tate in Pulaski County but Tate refuses service while fighters remain in state custody. Governor Kinsworthy outlines a plan to bring Brady Corbett to court then serve the Little Rock warrant to force flight to Hot Springs. Texarkana dispatch notes a Pullman mystery as Fitzsimmons travels with his party toward Arkansas to face arrest.
Reports show completion of the first volumes covering the final Virginia Carolinas and trans Mississippian campaigns with the remaining volume in type before year end. Volume 1 of series 2 on prisoners of war is ready for printing and slated for July distribution. Captain General Martinez de Campos suspends operations in eastern Cuba while rains last.
The condition of ex governor Beveridge is described as hopeless by Saxowics Tl sOpt 0. Officials report no improvement in his health status.
Commissioner William Lochren criticizes late war enlistees seeking large bounties for pensions and blasts dishonest pension attorneys. He notes rising numbers of pensioners, claims allowed, rejections, and pending cases with a 1896 net increase of 860. The 1897 estimate stands at 141.45 million dollars.
Advices report Warner Reid and Bob Christian killed when a lightning strike during a cattle roundup on the J. A. ranch near Silverton Briscoe County struck their herd. Reid died with a burned head and spine injuries. Christian was killed by the shock. Cattle were killed and property damaged as the bolt struck the ground.
William Thorpe a wealthy railroad contractor with an office in New York bought 1400 acres in Luzerne county. He erected buildings planted trees and built fences, all of which have been destroyed by incendiaries. Detectives are investigating while locals complain the purchase is too large for one man.
Detroit October issue quotes Mayor Pingres proposing a state prison farm to teach inmates farming for self support. He suggests inmates grow crops like mushrooms and French peas, with land on an island stockade to prevent escapes and ease release transition.
Letters from Ambassador Eustis to the state department suggest the Waller case record is among communications. The department plans to use the document to prepare its presentation and decide on any demand or request to make to the French government on Waller's behalf.
Lewiston in October 80 reports Colonel Lewis W. Ross, president of the Lewiston National Bank, dead at age 8. He was elected to Congress in 1562-46 and served in constitutional conventions in 1861 1870 and 1871. Ross led a Mexican War company, and Lewiston was named for him. His son John W. Ross became a District of Columbia commissioner.
Herman Danzig cloak maker of 612 Broadway known as Mercantile Cloak Co. has con forged a judgment for 11445 to Julius Lippman over a money loan. Reported liabilities total about 125000. Danzig has run the business about twenty three years and claimed 75000 capital.
An explosion suspected from escaping gas wrecked a three story house on New Church Court Strand last evening. Six people were killed and many were injured. Tenants included Covent Garden market porters.
In Slater Missouri a large crowd meets at the Baptist Church to pray for rain as the area suffers drought. The report notes an unusual water shortage and states that nearly 2000 tanks of water have been sold locally over the past year.
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