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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1899
Page
1
A county column reports local visits and moves from Elkhart and Burdick, plus editorials on labor rights. Governor Mount speaks on orderly labor relations, arbitration, and strikes, citing 1881 to 1894 data and 13,815 workers put back to work.
A Look magazine feature examines moral choices through the familiar refrain What Would Jesus Do. The piece discusses guidance for daily conduct and social action inspired by the phrase and its popular use.
Rachel Winslow resists a concert offer to sing for money and fame, arguing a Biblical standard should guide actions. She debates with Mme Page and Rollin Page, while Virginia and Mrs Winslow press for social expectations. Rachel seeks personal purpose beyond performance as she weighs love, duty, and faith.
Ada E Hart of Groton S D recalls enduring a severe lung illness and lingering cough that led to consumption. She credits Dr Kine's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with her recovery after eight doses and now promotes free trials at E T Scotts drug store with a 50 cent or 1 dollar price and guarantee.
E E Turner of Compton Missouri says a seventeen year battle with piles ended after using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. The product is endorsed by physicians and surgeons though warnings about dangerous counterfeits are noted by E T Scott.
Tickets for homeseekers excursions go on sale at the Wabash depot on the first and third Tuesdays of June July August September and October. Sales exclude Duluth and the Superior area and points in Washington and Oregon. For details contact or write the Wabash agent.
Mrs. Emma Bolles of Eaglewood Nursery Chicago says the salve soothes wounds burns and skin eruptions and in difficult cases it will cure. E T Scott endorses the product noting it works when other remedies fail for babies and others.
Rob ert Moore of LaFayette Indiana praises De Witts Little Early Risers for constipation and liver ailments. He notes they never gripe and credits E T Scott.
Hannibal Missouri resident J E Lilly recounts a case of typhoid pneumonia with hardened lungs and extreme weakness. He credits Dr King s New Discovery for rapid relief and full recovery after using the medicine. Regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottles free at E T Scotts drug store with guarantee.
Mrs. Harry Lewis and her young son visit Mrs. Addie Croup. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Swift with son tour relatives here. Miss Elsie Freeman returns from Chicago. Wilfong of Mill Creek visits sister Mrs. Turner. Many youngsters attended Boniface home event. Rev. Northam begins M E pastorate this week. Mr. W. Walker moves family back to Laporte. Mrs. Ann Matthews visits sister Mrs. F. A. Freeman.
In Superior Court Mrs. Thomas H. Dolan won $150 against Wm. Gielow et al for damages to household goods held by an attachment after a fire. Mrs. Pauline Domino was granted a divorce from Henry with custody of a minor child and $150 alimony. defendant has defaulted and left the city. Cruel and inhuman treatment and habitual drunkenness were cited.
Circuit Court will set Monday Sept. 25. Leslie Scott sues Wa. Riley and John Daihl to acquire possession of a horse, buggy, and harness valued at 150. A $10,000 damage claim by James E. Campbell against L. S. & M. Ry. for personal injuries on change of venue from St. Joseph county has been filed. A ditch construction petition is filed by Coolspring and Michigan township property owners naming Louis Striebel Chas Kintsele Philip Zoro Ernest Frehse John Carroll A F Earl Charles Schluodt and William Miller. They seek a ditch from the northwest corner of section 9 Cool spring township west along the highway to ten rods west of the north corner of section 8.
A prominent Virginia editor nearly given up by illness recovered fully after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The report highlights a dramatic recovery attributed to the remedy and notes the editor's prior health decline.
In Hillstille Virginia a reader recounts long battles with diarrhoea ending in hope when using Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After a few doses he reports full recovery and renewed health. The testimonial notes the product is sold by E T Scott.
The Laporte county fair marks Thursday September 28 as Dewey day with free admission for all school children. Local bands the Laporte city band and Renfrew's Jolly Pathfinder's band perform. An expert will demonstrate Japanese Day fireworks in a grand display resembling the Coney Island exhibit with mortars sending gods figures dragons and other shapes into the sky.
Elder Stewart preaches next Sunday at the usual hour. W H Waggoner of Eureka Indiana begins a week of lectures at the Christian church with missionary maps charts and curios from Palestine India Africa China Japan and other lands. Lectures are free and will run Monday through Sunday September 25 to 30 with topics on world missions and languages.
A 1920s promotional note touts Grain-O as a nourishing substitute for coffee for children. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, requires preparation with water, and costs about 3 cents per cup, with grocers selling it at 15 cents and 5 cents.
The article recalls the life of David Herrold Sr born 1815 near Johnstown Pennsylvania and later settled in Ohio Indiana and Iowa before dying in 1899 in Westville after a stroke. It also reports Bureau of Statistics figures showing export growth to Puerto Rico Cuba Hawaii the Philippines and overall renewed trade following wartime disruptions.
Northwest line offers low rate tourist tickets with favorable return limits and best train service. Tickets and descriptive pamphlets available from nearest agent or A H Waggener 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago Lil 21-22.
Trustee Sweitzer described a flood of appeals under a new law limiting aid to public dependents. About a dozen had exhausted funds since June 1, with limited chances for extensions. He warned that winter could force many to seek the county infirmary, signaling a growing charity challenge and the need for special commissioner orders.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co proprietors of Toledo Ohio declare their integrity. Wiser & Trvax and others advertising wholesale druggists of Toledo endorse the firm. Cure taken internally and claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Price per bottle five cents. Testimonials free. Hall's family pills advertised as best.
Local store advertises widespread discounts on all furniture with a large price cut for a limited time. Shoppers urged to visit for special deals and reduced rates across dining room, living room, and bedroom items.
A note to mothers recommends Chamberisin's Cough Remedy for children with croup or severe cold. It contains no opiate or narcotic and can be given to infants as to adults. The product has gained wide approval in the United States and abroad. For sale by E. T. Scott.
State Geologist W. S. Blatchley and assistant G. H. Ashley locate a 400 acre marl bed at Fish Lake near Laporte. The formation runs ten to twelve feet thick and is owned by Swift and Company, Chicago packers, marking the largest marl deposit yet found in the state.
E T Scott endorses the pills claiming permanent relief from chronic constipation biliousness nervousness and worn-out feelings. The advertisement touts the small pleasant pills as a safe cleansing regulator for the entire system.
Hon. E. L. Furness writes the Chesterton Tribune that Porter county wheat may average 16 bushels per acre on about 15000 acres totaling 250000 bushels. He cautions figures are approximate but usable for calculation. The crop may be a failure and will not meet home bread demand.
Helen McHenry of Bismark North Dakota says an attack of pneumonia nearly led to consumption and that One Minute Cough Cure completely cured her. The testimonial promises instant relief from coughs and lung troubles.
Captain Anderson of the 44th U S Ward recruits in Michigan City and Laporte securing about forty men who served in Cuba. They march to Indianapolis then Ft Leavenworth where the regiment will form for the long voyage to the Philippines. Names listed include Allen C Harris Ernest W Cissel Ed Lown Wayne Tilt Frank A Woeaton Paul M Closser Walter W Reinez Jason Harness August Meissner and others.
The Chicago Times-Herald reports railroads are enjoying immense passenger traffic with figures showing at least three days of peak activity this week.
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