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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1895
Page
2
The Westville Indiana Indicator lists publication details including weekly Thursday release, subscription price of 1.00 annually, and ad rates. Obituary notices priced per line, poetry per line, and professional cards offered. reader attention drawn to advertisements for perusal.
Within the last week the treasury reserve dropped below 9.1 billion dollars as reports of cold weather extend from the northwest to Nebraska. The piece notes a severe frost front reaching into Nebraska and a cabbage crop threat in the southern part of the state. A separate item records a desperate bid to save Maria Barberi, condemned to death by electric chair in New York for murder.
A woman named McArthur followed Steve Brodie by leaping from the Brooklyn bridge. She likely seeks museum fame and cash from the stunt. Steve Brodie suspects she will not attempt a second jump, as he fears attempting a trolley car without a net.
Lord Dunraven compelled a re measurement of the Defender after a race in which Valkyrie ITI was defeated. Iselin returned the compliment and both yachts were measured. The Earl’s loss caused surprise among watchmen and public chatter about sportsmanship and heads.
The Spanish gunboat Conde de Venadito fired on the Alliance off Cuba while flying the U S flag. Usace Sam demanded an apology and Madrid complied. Ex minister Maruaga says documents supported Spain’s position but were suppressed. A civic federation in Lemont Illinois raids dens arresting about fifty women and Mayor McCarthy amid bribery accusations and impeachment talk.
Abram L Gray died September 6 1895 aged 60 years 11 months and 27 days after a life as clerk, dry goods trader and citizen of Edgerton Williamsville Pettitaville and Westville. He leaves a wife and five children and suffered asthma. he was upright conscientious and respected and had recently earned a Republican assessor nomination.
An advertising appeal urges readers to use Hood’s Sarsaparilla to combat weakness and languor common in the season and questions why they do not try Wood’s Sarsaparilla noted for curing rheumatism dyspepsia and blood impurity. It claims Hood’s cures others and promotes Hood’s Pills as prompt and efficient.
The school began last Monday with John Osborn as teacher. Farmers have sown wheat and prepared ground. Mrs James Osborn hosted many lady friends at her home last Friday. Residents attended the peach and ice cream festival at Wanatah last Saturday evening. Wm and John Osborn rode bikes to Koutz Station last Saturday to watch field games at the place.
The county board met in Suprintendent O L Galbreth's office. Galbreth named chairman and G A Grieger chosen secretary. A purchasing committee was formed to receive bids for school supplies. Township institute dates were set for multiple townships and free high school tuition plans were outlined for several townships.
The Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth will perform in Chicago for two weeks after the Coliseum collapse. It will set up its own mammoth white tents at two leased sites, Sept 2 to 7 at 25th Street and South Park Avenue and Sept 9 to 14 at West Harrison and Loomis Streets with easy access via major transit lines.
The Wabash Railroad offers low fares for excursions to the west northwest south and southwest on August 29 September 10 and September 24. For full details, contact the nearest Wabash ticket agent or connecting lines.
Mr A A Snyder superintendent of the Poor Farm Winneshiek County Iowa reports Robert Leach used two boxes of DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve to cure a large running sore on his leg after months of physician care without relief. Journalist notes the salve as a sure cure for phlebitis.
Trustee Wolfe oversees cleaning and repairs as Al corps of teachers begin in new districts. Several schools report starter enrollments from fourteen to twenty four, with prospects for winter increases as experienced educators raise standards. The Otis High School aims high under Principal McGregor and Miss McClure. John G. Mauger praises Cham Cham Chamberlain's Colic Remedy, sold by E. T. Scott.
The fare from Alida to Chicago is 95 cents for a single trip and 1.50 for a round trip, effective August 12 and continuing until further notice. Agent E. J. Horton posts the rates.
Westville captains a strong rally to defeat Crocker 13 to 7 after trailing early. Ad Jerome suffers a facial cut yet still delivers a home run and solid play. Daggy and Jerome form Westville’s battery while Stokes and Barnes pace Crocker until late substitutions fail to close the gap.
The Rev. Charles H. Parkhurst stresses the value of strict, moral authority learned at home. He argues that homes lacking discipline produce undisciplined children and undermine respect for authority in society. He laments weak parenting and implores readers to value guidance and obedience while noting a local boot and shoe store advertisement.
Daily until further notice the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co will offer Coburg to Chicago and return tickets for 1.20 per round trip. Cholera Morbus warning and cure advertisement ends with DeWitt's Colic Cholera Cure recommended by E. T. Scott.
Tincoln Nebraska resident F W Stevens testifies that Dr King's New Discovery cured a stubborn two child cough in two days after other medicines failed. He encourages trial with guaranteed results and free trial bottles at Scott's drugstore, with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
A reward is offered for returning two blankets and a fur overcoat lost between New Carlisle and Westvile. Bring items to the office for reward.
Last night Luny Reynolds started for a trip to Atlanta. Deeds and mortgage blanks are listed at the INDICATOR office. Culbertson and wife traveled to Michigan after peaches. DeWitts Colic and Cholera Cure ends stomach pains. Wickersham to sell stock implements and 21 acres of corn and 30 acres of wheat next Wednesday. Valparaiso and Chicago names attend funeral of A L Gray in Elkhart county.
The U S Government Reports tout Royal Baking Powder as superior to all other brand leavening agents. It emphasizes its leavening strength and consistency for reliable baking results.
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