The Indicator Westville Ad Rates and Policies
The Indicator CG E Martin editor publisher, Westville Indiana, is published weekly on Thursdays. Terms are 1.50 a year in advance. Advertising rates available on request. Copy for ads must reach by Wednesday noon to insure publication the same week. The paper serves about 5,000 readers in Laporte and Porter counties. Get busy with a reputable business announcement.
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Westville
Ind
Indiana
Laporte
Porter
Patriotism and Marriage in Wartime Social Pressure
A reader highlights rising marriage licenses as men seek to avoid conscription, arguing universal service is fair and essential. The piece extols women’s sacrifices for country, denounces deserters as hollow shells, and calls for steadfast loyalty, duty, and national purpose over fear or evasion.
Hartwig Davidson Family Struggles to Return to Laporte
The Hartwig-Davidson family, long residents of Berlin with ties to Laporte, faced delays and passport scrutiny on their attempt to return to the United States. They arrived aboard the Alfonso XIII near New York and were detained for hours for examination amid criticism of officials at the Swiss border and doubts about the merits of their case. Gus Davidson, a Laporte brother, traveled to New York to assist.
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Hartwig Davidson
Laporte
Berlin
Germany
Gus Davidson
New York
Davidsons
Alfonso Xti
Nis Island
Kautwig Davidson
Davidson & Porter
Davidson
Hartwig - Davidson
Dow
Citizenship Admission and Camp Policy Mentioned
The report notes Davidson was admitted to citizenship in 1880 and cites government plans to establish interment camps for suspects. It mentions German and Austrian subjects with fatherland sympathies face no molestation unless they threaten or spy against the United States government.
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Davidson
United States
Michigan City Dispatch Fashion Edition Emerges
The Michigan City Dispatch released a spring fashion edition featuring a color cover. The scene shows a small man piping to a young woman mid glide, with the lady styled in the latest tubed and ribboned ensemble, while the observer notes a primitive Pan motif with sympathy.
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Michigan City Dispatch
Easter social notices and visits span several towns
Otis and Mrs. Max Koeding and son Arthur return to Chicago after visiting Mrs. Koeding’s father. Margaret Curran and Edward visit with family from Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Bellus of White Pigeon MI guest here for Lester and wife. Otho Dorsey and wife from LaPorte stay with the Dorseys. Mrs Herman Reglein of Michigan City visits. C. S. Kline of Chester ton visits family. Miss Mary Kalies returns to school after illness. Mrs. John Becktenwald substitutes. Mrs. C. S. Kline hosts Afternoon club with out of town guests from Westville and Wanatah. Mrs. Max Bernathy and son Willard of Michigan City visit midweek. Otis Grange to hold dance April 14 with Weaver Peterson. Ruth sisters and Ruth Rottein resume school at Michigan City after vacation. Wm. Ritenour of Gary spends Easter at home. Mrs. Lizzie Pratt visits relatives in LaPorte. Mrs. C. S. Kline and children visit Mishawaka.
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Otis
Max Koeding
Arthur
Chicago
Michigan City
C. S. Kline
Chesterton
Mary Kalies
John Becktenwald
Wm. Stump
Jack Shunk
John Augustine
Westville
Paul Marshall
Wanatah
Max Bernathy
Willard
Ruth Curran
Otis Grange
Weaver & Peterson
Ruth
Madeline Curran
Ruth Rottein
Wm. Ritenour
Gary
Lizzie Pratt
Laporte
Mishawaka
Ind
Local Social Notes From Michigan City Area
Mrs. William Wilkie and her mother Mrs. Chas Rotzein in ill health visited Friday. Minnie Auchstetter returning from visit with aunt Mrs. Charles Miller. The Zahra family and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Segal. Ethel Grischow visited Winsip school last week. Blessing family Easter visit with Juanita at Laporte. Alma Schlene visiting sister in St Joseph. Otis Grange plans a dance April 14. Gertrude Selkirk spending Easter vacation with parents. William Snyder returning to Omaha after winter visit. Henry Snyder accompanies him for an indefinite stay.
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Minnie Auchstetter
Charles Miller
Michigan City
A. J. Zahra
John Segal
Ethel Grischow
Winship School
A. C. Blessing
Juanita
Laporte
Henry Blessing
Alma Schlene
A. B. Frame
St. Joseph
Otis Grange
Gertrude Selkirk
Chas. Selkirk
William Snyder
Omaha
Neb
Henry Snyder
Social Roundup of Local Residents and Visitors
Mr and Mrs A A Cotton hosted their daughter in law Mrs Bert Cotton and a Michigan City friend. John Vanselow of Jackson Center visited and noted his wife’s return from New Mexico with their youngest son who cannot yet endure the climate. Mrs Vanselow reports the son is progressing but cannot come home. Mrs L A Sackman visited Chesterton relatives and returned, reporting Mrs Reynolds recovering well after an operation. The Standard Oil man delivered kerosene and gasoline to F A Gust. Cotton family members traveled to Chesterton. Miss Mollie Whetstone returned after caring for Mrs Henry von Osinski. A cold Friday boosted horse departure activity. Pine school teachers held their monthly institute. Smoky Row teacher stayed over. Charles Gierke hosted Chicago children for Easter. Albert and William Cissna exchanged a Hambletonian gelding for a brood mare with Ransom Hall. Christian Johnson aided J Harrington on the farm. Floyd McQuiston bought a young horse from Mr Gunder. Joe Fraley has a four year old horse for sale. John Goodwin and son Charley traveled to Chesterton for Charley’s toothache treatment. Frank Hill and son bought horses. Walter Club and John Wolford visited Burdick en route to Chesterton. Chan Frame of Chesterton stopped by with a black horse he bought from Mrs Hattie Leets. his business is booming. Conductor Casper Hollar and family visited from Hickhart, returning home on the evening train. Frank Swanson of Chesterton looked after poultry, calves, and eggs. Frank Hollard and daughter visited South Chicago to see his father-in-law. Miss Helen Boczkowski hosted a friend from Chesterton Sunday.
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A. A. Cotton
Bert Cotton
Michigan City
John Vanselow
Jackson Center
New Mexico
Chan Frame
Chesterton
C. B. Reynolds
Holy Family Hospital
Mollie Whetstone
Henry von Osinski
South Wanatah
Pine School
North Brick School
Smoky Row
John Goodwin
Charles
Charley
Frank Hill and Son
Our Town
Walter Club
John Wolford
Burdick
Hattie Leets
Chan
Casper Hollar
Hikhart
Frank Swanson
Chesterton Produce
Frank Hollard
Chicago
Church Attendance Amid Cold Easter Weather Noted
The record notes a strong church turnout last Sunday despite cold Christmas-like weather. Miss Viola Cain assisted in Chesterton with Frank Swanson's family during Mrs. Swanson's hospital stay in Chicago. Fred Wiseman improves and may be discharged soon while Wim Wiseman Sr. suffers rheumatism.
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Viola Cain
Chesterton
Frank Swanson
Quakercon Weekend Social Notes From Valparaiso District
Miss Maybelle Arndt of Valparaiso visits home folks. Mr. and Mrs. O C Draves dine in Michigan City. Miss Lillie Arndt stays with Mrs. Carl Beach Coburg. Kate Mason of Valparaiso visits relatives nearby. Harry Link recovers from operation and plans work soon. Measles spread to Gust Bowman home. Owen Jacobs helps Frank Burner build fence. M C Mason family dine Easter with mother Mrs S Mason. Dora Michael and Mrs FE Sarver visit Valparaiso. Easter dance at Chesterton. Ira Barnard visits Valparaiso. Bowman party honors Miss Mary Weichert and Miss Viola Bowman. about forty guests. Larkin club meets at Mrs Dallas Sarver. gossip and a 5 o'clock lunch.
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Quakercon
Maybelle Arndt
Valparaiso
O. C. Draves
Michigan City
Lillie Arndt
Carl Beach
Coburg
Kate Mason
Harry Link
Gust Bowman
Owen Jacobs
Frank Burner
M. C. Mason
S. Mason
Dora Michael
FE. Sarver
Chesterton
Ira Barnard
Bowman
Mary Weichert
Viola Bowman
Larkin Club
Dallas Sarver
School Reopens After Mumps Absence at Local High
Miss Hannon resumes duties after a week off due to mumps with Miss Florence Hall substituting. Seniors took teachers' exam Saturday. Domestic Science class invested proceeds from hot lunches in a clock and will buy a cupboard built by Mr. Hyde and the manual training boys. Helen Rehm presented "The History of the Senior Class." The high school plans to stage "The Spy" at Cattron's Hall on Friday April 13 with strong invitation to attend.
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Hannon
Florence Hall
Hyde
Helen Rehm
Cattron’s Hall
Moody Bible Missionary Preacher to Speak at Christian Church
Rev C C Landoc of Moody Bible Institute Chicago will preach in the Christian church both morning and evening on April 15th. His two recent sermons impressed the congregation and they invite all to hear him and worship.
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C. C. Landoc
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Christian Church
Brother Landoc
M E Church Notes and Local Advertisements
The M E Church urges men to fight personal bad habits and support church renewal, inviting all to join services. Barb wire and Scalecide advertisements appear from Westville Hardware and E S Smith offering tree scale spray and related sales.
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CG. E. Martin
Elagwnere
Universal Service
Beatty’s Corners
William Wilkie
Chas. Rotzein
M. E. Church Notes
M. BE. Church
J. W. A. Kinison
Westville Hardware Co
E. S. Smith
New Durham
Paul Hannon
M. Kelly
F. J. Pinkerton
Westville, Ind
John W. Rogers
Chiropractic
Wendt's
Frank EF. Osborn
Lee J. Osborne
Kenneth D. Osborne
Osborne & Osborne
LePorte
Wm. C. Weir
B. B. Ebbert Weir & Ebbert
Michigan Avenue
SIS
LaPorTez
New Durham Township
LaPorte County
John Duczkowski
Bert Mazurkiewicz
John Knaak
Board of Commissioners of
Frank Pniewski
John Knaack
Rom
Ll & G
U.S
LaCroix
Nasagua
Lemuel Darrow
Darrow
Rowley & Trissal
Masonic Temple
Jos. P. Fogarty
Julia A. Fogarty
Osteopathic
National Bank
Laporte Starland Building
Oswald
Franklin St
N. Earl Rowley
J. Venedorland
First National Bank
William McCarty
ST. John's Shoe Hospital
Laporte, Iwd
Hotel Rumely
KB. H
Mel
Oberreich & Arnold
H. W. Sallwasser
Lincoln Way
Ethelred Curtis
Ptok
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Portage Home Telephone CO
Paul Ashcraft
F.O. Riddle
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