In His Steps Publication Note
A publication notice cites the book In His Steps copyrighted by the Advance Publishing Co of Chicago and issued in book form.
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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1899
Page
1
A publication notice cites the book In His Steps copyrighted by the Advance Publishing Co of Chicago and issued in book form.
Rachel Winslow rejects a concert career to sing for the Rectangle’s evangelist meetings in Raymond, aligning with a calling to aid the needy. She plans to perform at the White Cross revival and seeks Virginia Page and Dr. West’s support, challenging her mother’s expectations and facing the district’s harsh realities.
President McKinley will implement a non permanent civil government for Porto Rico, drafted by Secretary Root and supported by the cabinet. Principal officials will be named by the president, giving locals a home rule arrangement until Congress enacts a permanent governance.
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a healthy substitute for coffee for children. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee when prepared properly, and costs about the same as coffee. It urges parents to use Grain-O to improve children’s health and lists grocers as suppliers.
Supervisor W. St. Reynolls completes work on the walk to the Wabash depot this week with ten carloads of cinders laid on the path and grounds. The Evening Messenger of Valparaiso expands to eight columns signaling strong business prospects. Obituary notes Mrs. Sarah Elliott dies at Michigan City at 67 from bowel cancer after a two year illness.
In Washington Chief Woodbury, known as Pug o na she gig, seeks presidential power to raise a Chippewa company for scouting in the Philippines. DeWitt's Little Early Risers claim to cure constipation and biliousness, with endorsements from E T Scott and Compton Mo. Page includes cautions on counterfeits and sale details for homeseekers excursions via Wabash. Also promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for wounds and skin ailments with Emma Bolles of Chicago endorsing it.
Exomer wins the free-for-all pace with Baby Day second and Medium third posting a best 2 12. Billy Bowman takes the free-for-all trot with Red Star second and Poem third in 2 21. Frankie B wins the one mile running race with Luther second and Queen Elizabeth third in 1 48.
Laporte report says George Wise of Kingsbury is missing and not heard of since the fourth. It is speculated he may have started for England where a fortune of 50 000 dollars was left to him as heir. Wise and his wife separated some time ago with her moving from Kingsbury to Indianapolis.
The New York World ranks John Bight of Kimberly South Africa first with 1 billion dollars Li Hung Chang of China second with 500 million Rockefeller of New York third with 250 million Prince Elim Demidoff of Russia fourth with 200 million The remaining names range from 25 million to 150 million dollars.
A state reformatory study shows 59 of 63 fifteen year old and 125 of 153 fourteen year olds are cigarette smokers, with 73 of 82 eleven? This passage notes about 92 percent of housed youths are nicotine addicts and claims even young girls are degrading themselves by its use.
Gov Mount designates Friday October 27 as Arbor Day and Bird Day urging schools and citizens to plant trees protect native birds and reduce slaughter. Farmers are urged to participate as bird and tree protection combats insect surges and law protections should be strictly enforced.
An experimenter and scientific farmer in Scottsburg Indiana developed an accidental hybrid named the Hoosier giant. The cross between Fultz and Genesee giant yielded eleven pounds this year and a price of 2100 per pound was offered but refused. Projected yields reach 80 to 100 bushels per acre with individual grains producing up to 95 stalks and as few as 25 stalks under varying conditions.
County correspondence reports visits and family news across Burdick Westville and Michigan City. A sixteen year old boy named Louie Hendricks died of diphtheria with funeral at his home and community sympathy expressed.
A signed agreement offers a full refund of 25 cents for Baxter's Man Drake Bitters if it fails to cure constipation billiousness sick headache jaundice loss of appetite sour stomach dyspepsia liver complaint or other diseases it is advertised for. It is sold in liquid bottles or tablet boxes priced 25 cents with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back. E T Scott 28.
Wanatah updates report Pennsylvanian railroad dam completion and a flood of water around the pump house. A sensational map beating the editor sparks a confrontation. Docks workers push for lower labor, and Clare Osborne’s barn work ends. The town organizes a cooking school to aid the needy.
An old classified style notice offers a one hundred dollar reward for catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It names F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio and endorsing merchants West Trupax Waxpina Kinnan MaRvin. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and lists price per bottle and availability through druggists.
Heavy rains and some hail fell last Monday. A goodly number are expecting to attend the fair this week. Mesdames Ernest and Richard Cites visited Valparaiso last Tuesday. John and Walter Osborn returned to their school duties at Bloomington last Mrs. Nellie Cites contemplates visiting relatives in Kansas next month. Frank Carpenter is visiting relatives in Hammond. Wheat and rye are sowed and growing. Our school will close Thursday and Friday so children may attend the fair.
For sale high value property on outskirts near a thriving town. Prairie land all cultivated with a new two story modern house 20x32 baron, corn crib 8x16 wood house 12x16 two wells a 90 barrel cistern cellar 14x16 and about 50 fruit trees just starting to bear. Property in tip top order and four big bargains for 2600 dollars. Inquire at this office. At this price it will be picked up soon.
Wm. Topper, proprietor of an ice cream and confectionery parlor, left for Chicago on a business trip last Wednesday and has not returned nor sent word. He is young, single, with a mother and siblings in town. Relatives are uneasy but confident in his ability to handle himself. his business was in good shape and no explanation for his absence is evident, beyond possible foul play.
Mothers of children with croup or severe cold are advised to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy which contains no opiate or narcotic and is safe for babies and adults. The remedy is praised for treating colds and croup nationwide and abroad and is sold by E. T. Scott.
October 9 to 12 one fare round trip advertised as wholesome family entertainment described as as good as a circus. Agent E N Stephenson promotes the event.
Advertisement touts Grain-O as a non stimulant drink that nourishes and cheers without disturbing sleep. It claims Grain-O looks and tastes like coffee and suits nervous persons, youth, and children. Available in 15 and 25 cent packages from grocers.
If troubled with rheumatism give Chamberlain's Pain-Balm a trial. One application relieves pain and it cures sprains and bruises faster than other treatments. Also good for cuts burns frost bites quinsy and swelling. Every bottle warranted. Price 25 and 50 cents. For sale by E T Scott.
Chester H. Brown of Kalamazoo Michigan endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure saying it cured a severe indigestion case. The ad claims it digests food without stomach aid and cures dyspepsia. E T Scott.
Fragmentary ad copy touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets for curing a cold in one day. The text includes vague promises and an aside about refunds and money terms, but lacks verifiable details or credible sourcing.
The Superior Court recessed Saturday after a four weeks session. Grace A Poste was granted a divorce from Frank with custody of their 23 year old daughter Ruth. Charges listed include drunkenness and failure to provide. The court rendered judgment for defendants in Knotts versus Cox and awarded costs to the plaintiff in a separate case. A verdict in Sat oski versus Duszynski and Andrizeiak versus Sat oski favored the plaintiff with $37.50. Appointments included J R Weaver as receiver for the scrap iron and junk business of Krawitz and Shapiro with stock valued at $400. Annie Krull was granted a divorce from Henry J with a name change to Annie Rocksein.
A vintage advertisement touts Electric Bitters as the cure for weak health in women, promising to regulate stomach liver and kidneys and purify blood. It claims the tonic delivers strong nerves bright eyes smooth skin and a rich complexion. Sold for 50 cents at E T Scotts drug store.
The bar docket for the circuit court week lists jurors Grand Herman Eggert Henry Rehm Wm H Collom A E Carstens Charles Bassert Wm Pinn Sr Petit George Lindblad and others. It notes 24 state cases with two murder actions from St Joseph and multiple larceny cases plus 216 civil suits including 20 divorces with named parties.
J. E. Lilly, a Hannibal resident, nearly died from typhoid fever complicating pneumonia. He credits Dr. King's New Discovery with rapid relief after one bottle, concluding he is now well. The medicine is advertised as a fast cure for lung troubles with 50 cent and 1.00 sizes and free trial bottles at E. T. Scott's drug store.
A sparkling serial will start in the next issue of Ladies' Home Journal titled Her Boston Experiences by Margaret Allston. The vivacious social observer spent a Boston winter among Back Bay relatives and exclusive circles and will portray both best and worst of Boston life in frank biographical sketches.
Trustee F Herrold took Mrs. Donelski to the poor house yesterday. Wabash night operator M S Shull laid off. F K Herrold fills the vacancy. Thieves robbed S P Howell’s home near Bigelows of cash and goods. A Dewey social to be held at Mann's school house on Oct 5 offers a ten cent supper. The county fair at Laporte features Dewey and children days with large expected attendance. Werner Company Akron Ohio seeks workers in the county. Nickel Plate road extolls Seattle excur sions Oct 12–14 for WCTU convention. Born to J B Allison a ten pound boy Sept 25. Navy Dewey celebration promos with special rates and one cent per mile for military bands. Otis couples Friday Sept 26 married by Justice Terwilliger.
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