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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1915
Page
2
A long defense of the Republican Party contrasts it with Democrats, arguing Republicans upheld employment wealth and moral governance during better times. The piece suggests Democratic editors push fear of Republican success, urges honest appraisal, and warns against eroding popular government.
In the late 1880s a German immigrant arrived in Westville, learned the tongue, and quickly started harness repair and hardware ventures. He built two brick stores, helped found a brass band, moved to Michigan City, and became a respected, optimistic, industrious community figure through years of ambitious enterprise.
Funeral services for Julius Barnes were held in Laporte on Saturday. Born in Connecticut on May 25, 1831, Barnes was a noted figure in the community with ties to Amizi Clark.
In an editorial reprinted from the Westville Indicator, Fred Zimmerman of the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville railroad commends Charles E. Martin for insight into the true condition of affairs. He notes the article’s ability and patriotism and expresses interest in meeting the writer.
Carl Howe, manager of New York Central Fast Freightlines in Chicago, says it is refreshing to note the change of opinion of our intelligent American citizen regarding the railroad situation and hopes it will work out for the best for all concerned.
The obituary recounts Mr. Barnes a devoted church elder and Sunday school superintendent, who spent more than fifty years as a leading Laporte merchant. The Bee Hive store passed to Meyer, Lindorf & Co three years ago and Barnes ultimately closed his half century of work with modest gains.
G W W Brown general superintendent of Michigan Central, Detroit, argues railroads need help. He states that railroad prosperity is essential for general business, noting 15 months of decreased earnings and rising costs threaten the major lines.
Fred Pitner, well known in Laporte county, died at his Laporte home Monday afternoon at age 55. He leaves his mother and brother Frank in the west. He contracted a chill Wednesday night leading to pneumonia. Pitner was secretary of the Laporte YMCA and had planned to resign soon. The Pitner family once ran a carriage factory in Laporte and Fred was active in the business. A conscientious, devout Christian, he spent much of his life helping others. The community laments his loss.
The Laporte Argus reports that state law will shutter the red light districts in Laporte and Michigan City within a few weeks. Resort keepers acknowledge the change and expect all businesses to end in two or three weeks, while business continues to flourish meanwhile.
Mr Clore visited the school Thursday to recruit contestants for the boys and girls county contest. Many entered. Pictures shown covered various times. Purdue representation noted for two years by Roy Keel who is barred from one more year. Juniors study Literary Digest articles for current events improving debate and reducing dullness. Parents complain of rising electric bills. Debaters tackled America neutrality in the European war. Florence Warcke led affirmative, Dorothy Cass led negative. Mundell Roy ada and Dewey Williams judged. Some sopho English class members seek meaning of Peg O My Heart. The high school orchestra of nine began practice for the local oratorical contest on April 9.
W. W. Hans of Laporte and Dr. W. B. Flynn of Michigan City are reappointed oil inspectors. The Argus lauds the state administration and notes Hans and Flynn are respected judges of oil and Democrats.
The Jamestown Gazette reports the death of Hamilton Henton who died March 20 in the town where he lived for 48 years. He was the son of Peter and Elizabeth Henton and is survived by three daughters Minta Langford Ollie and another daughter.
Stockholders met Tuesday at Criman to vote on selling the Westville exchange to Laporte Telephone Co. Representatives from Westville failed by a few votes of the three fourths needed, but sale seems likely. Appraisers will be chosen by both companies, with an umpire if needed.
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