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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1915
Page
3
A busy Westville report covers Johnson Willard fight reception in Havana, a Maxwell saloon scuffle, saloon licensing changes, births and illnesses, road repairs on Laporte Michigan City routes, a bank official's death, a Hebron gas explosion, and a garage car theft attempt thwarted by Cathcart's.
Fire at Mrs Margaret Hamilton home yesterday afternoon caused the second floor and roof to burn quickly. Firemen from the engine company controlled the blaze with two strong streams. The building suffered heavy damage and contents were mostly lost. Mrs Hamilton escaped with help and was taken to her son Grover’s home. Insurance totaled 9454 on the building and 8230 on the contents. Bert Hamilton and I D Young and family lost clothing.
High School resumes after two day break with spring fever evident. Preliminary ora torical conducted for the April 9 contest at the M G E church with adults 26 cents and children 12 and under 16 cents. An April 27 exhibit is planned, with reporters promising more details next issue. Girls practice basketball and boys’ baseball teams have played several games.
A letter from J. Cathcart describes travel from San Diego to Oakland via Anaheim and Los Angeles, praising southern California roads and the San Francisco Exposition. Mentions seeing Prof. Wolf, Aunt/Uncle Bolivar Jones's 65th anniversary, and visits with Joe Geist and others in Oakland. Also notes Standiford & Son wallpaper offerings.
English Easter sermon at 2 p.m. at the Lutheran church based on Mark 16 1 8. Subject The Glorious Resurrection of Christ. Urges all not members to attend. attendance may be of eternal value.
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