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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1896
Page
3
A patient troubled for years by a knee sore deemed cancer by doctors finds hope in Ayer's Sarsaparilla after trying multiple bottles. The narrator notes relief begins after use, suggesting a successful treatment outcome.
LaPorte fair week features health ads and local notices. Reports mention births marriages and visitors, with updates on reunions, excursions, and local business notices. Community events include the Forty fourth Indiana volunteers reunion and county fair coverage.
An eminent English doctor warns of poison and disease in summer air. The piece contrasts the widespread illness of the healthy with the vulnerability of the weak. It argues that maintaining a healthy weight builds resistance to infection and prevents sickness.
An old advertisement promotes cod liver oil as condensed nourishment to build up the system against disease. It urges reasonable summer use for those under health weight and suggests trying a bottle if losing ground, sold by druggists for five or ten cents.
A free guide to the best hunting and fishing grounds of the West and Northwest accompanies an excellent map of the lake regions of Northern Wisconsin and Michigan. Request by mail to W. B. Kniskern at 22 Fifth Avenue, Chicago.
The State Board of Health issues rules changing school operations across the state. Classes will use paper pads and red pencils, daily disinfection of pencils desks floors and windows, and weekly banisters. Only healthy children admitted and drinking water from faucets.
In circuit court Friday morning Hattie A. Vorhees was granted a divorce from Chas F Vorhees. The day also saw a judgment for costs against plaintiff in Dave McGarrity vs Jos D Norris. Watkins vs Schultz ended with $35.00 judgment against defendant. Several cases were dismissed including Wilson Lumber Co vs Wilhelm Dubbert et al and H W Henry vs A H Eckert on note. E W Davis administrator vs H G Lloyd was dismissed. Adjournment occurred at noon. Judge Hubbard returned to South Bend. Commissioners Court: Central Union Telephone Co granted franchise to build through LaPorte County. county poor farm contract renewed with I P Kern for another year.
300 number 1 seasoned white oak posts offered for sale. Inquiries accepted until December 1 to Mrs J H Skelley of Otis.
An Osis area is alarmed by the mysterious disappearance of Mrs. John Sparling wife of a local farmer missing since September 1. A Chicago report claims a Mrs. Sparling was shot and found dead under a sidewalk in a house of ill repute. The dead woman’s identity and the fate of Mrs. Sparling remain unresolved with no explanation from Mr. Sparling. The case prompts possible investigation as Sparling is described as nearly frantic.
Ralph Loomis born March 17 1827 in Clerk Co Ohio died September 19 1896 at home aged 69 years 6 months 2 days. He moved to this county as a child, married Katherine Knight of Constantine Mich, and had eight children five died young two surviving daughters Florence M Lewis and Mina R Beahm plus Schuyler C. Loomis survived by Angie wife of Schuyler. He endured five months of illness and aided Clinton work in Christian efforts. He was a loving husband father and neighbor though never joined a church. He helped in community life and church work in Clinton.
Wellsboro Cider Mill advertises daily operation during the season with a 120 ton pressure process and a 4 to 5 gallon per bushel yield. The filter removes impurities and preserves sweetness while a pump fills barrels on the wagon, avoiding lifting. Prices align with other first class mills.
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