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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1898
Page
2
A 1598 Westcalle issue notes Democrat infighting as M. T. Krueger leads the ticket. A.C. Hellsmith runs as Krueger’s independent auditor candidate, signaling intrigue within the slate and potential shifts in support.
Washington reports a firm note to the Cubao Military Commission demanding no further delays in the evacuation of the islands by Spanish troops. The ultimatum underscores urgency and potential consequences if deadlines are not met.
Tax payers are invited to view the commissioners allowances report for the county asylum at the June session. The sum of 1200 dollars covers three months, while under the previous Republican superintendent the allowance was 600 pounds for the same period.
The statistics from the Civil War show disease losses in the first three months at about eight percent. In the present conflict, disease losses total approximately one percent up to last week.
County Chairman C. B. Simmons plans an afternoon talk by ex congressman J. Frank Hanley in Westville. The exact date is to be announced and this may be Hanley’s only Laporte County appearance. Big event promised.
In a period of peace the Cleveland administration faces sharp critique from a Democratic organ. The piece questions the party’s basis for recognition, invoking malarial and yellow fever references as part of its argument against the administration’s conduct.
The notice praises F H Doran as county auditor for saving the county money and serving with diligence and courtesy. It asks voters if this is the kind of talent they want handling their affairs as the November election approaches.
At 10 o'clock on September 20 the first American flag was raised at the Trocha Hotel, headquarters of the American evacuation commission. Col Claus and Capt Payne watched as a quartermaster of the steamship Resolute hoisted the flag, which fluttered in the breeze while the commission cheered with uncovered heads.
A long, satirical notice from a 19th century society condemns hugging in round dances. It proposes a comically overengineered jockey-stick with chewing gum ends to keep couples apart, claiming hugging causes arterial strain and death by heart failure, then mocks the safety device as a cure.
An Indiana political event in Laporte featured David Turpie delivering remarks as spectators noted a near-deserted town. Ex-Lieut. Gov. Nye praised Turpie while hinting at Democratic history, raising questions about Turpie’s current stance and legacy.
The article discusses Senator Turpie’s address on silver and monetary policy. It contrasts his views with critics, notes his buoyant rhetoric, and comments on recent production shocks and Cuba policy. It mentions distrust of sensational silver talk and preserves references to Jefferson, Washington, and the constitutional stance on money.
Mrs Harrix Frey of 184 Vincennes Street New Albany Indiana reports her husband recovered from rheumatism and a boy’s ear eruptions cleared after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. The note emphasizes a quick improvement and final cure.
The Chicago and North-Western Railway issued a humane directive through General Manager Whitman to all agents and conductors. Returning soldiers, discharged or on furlough, will receive aid en route, including food and medical attention at the company’s expense if needed. Papers of discharge or furlough suffice to qualify. Other lines may imitate this act of compassion as noted by The Chicago Chronicle.
The county truancy board met in Laporte and assigned districts to officers. Robert Curran covers Michigann City, Michigan township, Coolspring, Springfield and Galena townships. Mr Stanton oversees Laporte, Center and surrounding townships, and Horell takes the south end. They start next Monday and will use enumeration lists and school enrollment to avoid missing any eligible pupil and improve effectiveness over last year.
The popular race east of Laporte and near New Carlisle concluded Tuesday at the fairground track. George Drollinger and Ovcgar Hooten sponsored Roan Ben, which won in two straight heats in 2:37 and 2:34. About 400 spectators attended and betting surpassed last week’s totals, leaving Drollinger’s backers disappointed.
Advert suggests relief at Cool resorts in Northern Michigan and Wisconsin on the Chicago and North-Western line. For full information on rates contact Wm. B. Kaisney ticket agent in the United States.
A fragmented passage notes a rider named Jon and a claim that a meat dish is the best ever made. The text mentions a season and a sense of notable achievement for a wheelman, though details are unclear.
The text argues for higher protection to deter relocation of iron and steel plants abroad, warning that foreign labor cheaper by half to a quarter could oust US production. It also extols the Graphophone as a valuable, affordable entertainment and recording device, urging readers to request a price catalogue from the Columbia Phonograph Co.
An order issued by First Assistant Postmaster General Heath authorizes postmasters to issue postal money orders payable at their own offices. The change aids people without bank accounts by treating these orders as a safe method to pay bills such as gas and store accounts. In small towns debtors can obtain an order payable to the creditor and send it at low cost.
100 Reward, 100. The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages and that is Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system,thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in do ing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its gurative powers, that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials. Address, F. J. CHENEY & CO., To ledo, O. . Sold by druggists, 75c.
To introduce a new monthly publication American Popular Music the firm invites readers to send the names of three or more piano or organ performers and fifteen cents to receive sixteen pages of current songs and full sheet music plus a three month subscription. Inquiry at any Wabash ticket office for rates to Omaha and Kansas City for the Exposition until October 15 1898.
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