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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1898
Page
7
The page compiles an advertisement for Royal Baking Powder and a stream of local notices. It mentions several people, shops, and events in Westville and surrounding towns, including sales, visits, and upcoming trips to fairs and encampments, with names and locations scattered through the text.
Mr and Mrs Crowfoot and their son visit. Marshall Hoard and family join them. Mrs Crowfoot is Hoard's youngest sister who is soon to leave for Arkansas.
The grand jury includes Otto Klopsch William Hammond Charles Bieldfelt Delos Smith George W McLellan Patrick Campbell and others. The petit jury lists A C Heitschmidt HA Root H C Wagner William Scott Thomas E Garwood William H Beahm George O Foster Alex Dizard Edward Etherington Augustus Ames George Gooldring. The grand jury reports on the first day and the petit jury on the third day. jurors face cases including James Gray Thomas Hauk Nettie Palen George Fincke Peter Sabeski Frank Woods and John Baut Jr.
The advertisement urges improving health by boosting blood quality to resist malaria fevers and winter illnesses. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla strengthens the system against coughs colds pneumonia and the grip of variable weather. It warns buyers to ensure authenticity and avoid substitutes.
Valparaiso Messenger reports a tramp fatally injured on the L S M S R R near Chesterton. He was taken to the county infirmary in a lumber wagon, died before arrival. The paper condemns officials and calls for grand jury action and civil reforms.
Laporte police seek William Lodtman and a woman linked to a Chicago-based fraud. Posing as a Chicago German newspaper representative, Lodtman used forged Chicago checks to bilk local businessmen of several hundred dollars before disappearing. Victims include Chris Noll Henry Zahrt and Louis Heun with losses of 316 18.50 and 16.80 respectively.
A Hammond telegram reports the 161st Indiana will depart for Cuba around October 1 with about ten members staying home. The regiment, praised as the crack unit, is preparing at Camp Cuba Libre with extensive tents, health, and comfort provisions. A grand review is planned with the president and secretary of war anticipated. Lieutenant Charles Dority of Company L is named assistant provost marshal under Major Harrison.
The letter from Camp Cuba Libre details daily life of Co L 161st Regiment Indiana Volunteers in Jacksonville Florida on September 3 1898. Soldiers discuss rations and hard tack bakehouse cleanliness health conditions and the likelihood of an assignment to Cuba for the winter while noting minor ailments and discipline.
Bucklin’s Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions. It promises to cure piles with no pay if not satisfied and sells for 25 cents per box through BE T Scott.
Public notice advertises Cascarets candy cathartic claiming to cure constipation with a 10 cent price and a refund if it fails, urging customers to seek relief and a money back guarantee.
Advertises Cascarets Candy Cathartic 10c 25c with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure constipation. Drugstores refund the purchase price.
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