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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1898
Page
2
Wetville Indiana weekly notes editor Cas E Mantoy laments free silver and asks if Democracy factions can harmonize. It mocks Bowman's canal shovel plan and questions Democrat gold standard positions while hinting at local party divisions and canal ambitions.
The Laporte Argus scolds its own prophecies of the coming campaign and insists readers want facts over rosy forecasts. It notes the paper’s past flourishes cannot substitute verifiable information and urges reliance on concrete data.
Judge W B Biddle appeared here Monday in good health and spoke of his readiness to continue in office if the party desires another term. He noted the extensive workload of his tenure and his confidence in sustaining the party’s faith, while suggesting a younger candidate only if it avoids overburdening seasoned shoulders.
A young man, kissed by a pretty lady during a picnic, confesses to his priest. The priest assigns grass eating and water as penance, but the penitent protests he is not a horse, prompting the priest to declare he is an ass.
The piece urges Laporte County Republicans to nominate a strong well distributed ticket in November. It warns a weak gingerbread ticket will fail and calls for fair, spirit-driven convention leadership to harmonize sections and advance the party’s welfare over any single candidate.
The piece previews fall appearances by Ellie Weir and Thomas M Herrold to discuss politics, gold vs silver, and Bryan. It highlights their talkative styles, imagined contrasts with Bryan, and anticipated public reception as a lively political performance unfolds locally.
The passage defends the effort of fitting out an army, noting sickness and deaths are inevitable with 223 000 men and heat in malarial regions. It calls for a rigid examination by the War Department and expresses belief that the public will ultimately verdict, Well done.
John B. Conner leads a statewide effort to compile annual receipts and expenditures for every township. Blank forms went out July 1 with August as the filing window. trustees face a $100 fine for noncompliance.
Chesterton Tribune argues after the war for Republicans to vote the ticket, praising party leadership and predicting prosperity. It warns Democrats aim to gain congress, state legislature, and a silver 16 to 1 standard, urging Republicans to avoid split tickets and remain loyal.
Local opposition accuses M. T. Krueger of dictating the ticket and branding conventions with his initials. Critics claim his policies serve a Michigan City faction and threaten party integrity, arguing his actions build a dynasty while wrecking good government.
The Laporte county Republicans met at Park school grounds in Laporte and, by unanimity, placed a strong ticket in the field. John O. Richter won the judgeship race on a single ballot, with W. E. Higgins chairing, and C. E. Martin and C. J. Robb as secretaries. Julius C. Travis edged F. E. Hughes for secretary of the county committee. Gustave Schlosser and others were named to county posts. The heat kept many away, but the gathering was representative and unified for the campaign.
Readers learn a claimed cure for catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad states it cures constitutional disease by internal use, targets blood and mucous surfaces, claims to build constitution, and offers $100 if it fails. Sample testimonials available, Toledo, Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
OTIs east Tuesday Mrs John Levancucky fell from a ladder four miles southeast of Michigan City causing a bad dislocation of the right elbow. Dr Warren set the bone after chlorform. several weeks needed before use. John McCully fell from a moving freight train between Otis and Lagorte. He suffered a hip dislocation plus head injuries and other trauma. hip replaced and he was taken to the county house. A printer by trade with union papers in his pocket was found. Elms Schelene, daughter of William Schelene, north of Otis, fell while at work.
Gov. Matthews dies at 53 from a stroke after a brief illness. He collapsed while addressing an old settlers meeting in Montgomery County and never recovered speech. Funeral planned as a quiet burial at Clinton near his home farm Wednesday afternoon, with no state lying in state per family wishes. He served as secretary of state and governor and was a longtime Jeffersonian Democrat.
The Albany Tribune argues that army correspondents should be veterans, detailing harsh hardships soldiers faced. It recalls dog kennel tents, cooking in cups and tomato cans, hard bread and bacon, scant underclothes, and rough transport in box cars. The piece notes Sherman and Grant campaigns, stressing military life was never a picnic.
Wellsboro Agitator argues that the Protective Tariff stimulates manufacturing and reduces imports. Officials show the first year ends with a 615 million dollar favorable balance of trade as domestic workers meet foreign demand and compete against France Germany and Britain.
Dr. T. Scott advertises as agent for Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption, coughs, and colds. The remedy is claimed to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and throat chest and lung ailments. Trial bottles are available free and regular sizes cost 50 cents and 1.00 with a guarantee to cure or money back.
A local testimonial from Hugo Bartel in Hammoné Indiana dated March 29 1898 claims Hood's Sarsaparilla enriches the blood tones the stomach and restores appetite. Bartel says his appetite returned quickly and he began to eat more after starting the medicine.
The ad proclaims two million boxes sold annually with a forecast of three million by New Year. It credits Cascarets as a reliable bowel regulator and urges readers to buy from druggists at 10, 25, or 50 cents per box, with a cure guaranteed.
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