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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1921
Page
2
Gas well struggles to clear 270 feet of water
Water in the gas well worsens as efforts to clear the hole continue. Drilling uses multiple pipe sizes and a pump, with officials and visitors watching as samples may be sent to New York labs. Local businessmen plan to form a corporation to drill further, hoping the Laurentine drift under the Great Lakes holds oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svanz
New York
Montana
Great Lakes
Valparaiso University Endowment Campaign Reaches Target
The Valparaiso University endowment drive reports about 400000 collected with a 500000 goal to secure state law requirements. Porter County contributed 324000 toward the total while alumni fundraising continues. A separate court note involves Thomas Thomas and others in a student assault case, likely settled out of court after a judge advised the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso University Endowment Fund
Porter County
Valparaiso
Monksfield
Valparaiso University
Mark Twain
Thomas Dandalet
Baldwin c Clemmons
Arthur Engstrom
Frank Thomas
T. B. Louderback
Thomas
Postmaster Changes At Burdick Village Office
Miller has been appointed postmaster at Burdick replacing H. Gunt who has served as village postmaster for the past 25 years. The transition marks a long tenure ending and a new official taking charge in the local postal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Es “Miller
Burdick
Ing
X. H. Gunt
Indiana Supreme Court Judge Suffering Head Wound
Judge Julius C Travis of Laporte was struck by an East Michigan street car in Indianapolis while riding in a car driven by his 25 year old son Richard. The accident left him with a gash requiring nine stitches at St Vincent hospital. Mrs Travis and Eliza beth Travis were shaken but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwiige
Supreme Court
Julius C. ‘Travis
Laporte
Richard
East Michigan
Indianapolis
Travis
St. Vincent’s Hospital
County Clerk-elect appoints Henry Spitzer deputy at La Porte
Frank Rogers announces changes in his deputies Henry Spitzer will serve as La Porte deputy replacing W J Kenna who declined appointment Kenna had been set to fill the La Porte role Spitzer formerly resided in Westville and attended local schools Mrs Zella Spitzer is his wife The clerk-elect says Spitzer will provide valuable help with examining duties and the office seeks capable service from him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rogers
Henry Spitzer
Laporte
W. J. Kenna
Michigan City
Kenna
Westville
Zella Spitzer
Dolman
Spitzer
Henry
Pioneer Laid to Rest in M. E. Church Funeral
The funeral of Mrs. Austin Chilson was held at the M. E. church Saturday with interment at Door Village. She arrived from Kansas City on Friday with daughter Mrs. Doug lass and granddaughter Mrs. Boone, and was taken to her nephew R. H. McKellips home. Eld K. T. Scott led the ceremony and pallbearers included Roy McKellips Roy Jessup Rollo McKellips Merrick Baird Wilbur Benson and Harry McKellips. Out of town relatives attending listed from Whit ing Bikbart Chicago Heights Hobart Chicago Fennville Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Chilson
M. E
Door Village
Kansas City
Douglass
Boone
R. H. McKellips
Eld
K. T. Scott
Dorothy Schirr
Roy McKellips
Roy Jessup
Rollo McKellips
Merrick Baird
Wilbur Benson
Harry McKellips
R. E.hubbard
Whiting
Harry Calbetter
Bikbart
Frank Cole
Chicago Heights
Ernie Reed
Hobart
Richard Forrester
Chicago
Cate McKellips
Fennville
Mich
Farm Hand Killed by Wagon Tongue Injury
Erick Gustaf Westerberg, a farm hand two miles southeast of Chesterton, was killed last Thursday when a wagon tongue struck his head while unhooking his team. The accident happened at Erland Lindahl’s farm near Porter county after he had worked there about a month after moving from Chicago and serving in the military from Porter county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erick Gustaf Westerberg
Westerberg
Erland Lindahl
Chesterton
Lindahl’s
Porter County
Chicago
Gamp Sherman,o
Man Buried Rock Head in Field Trapping Himself
Thomas Doyle, 61, of Jackson Center, spent two hours pinned under a large rock when it rolled into a hole he dug to bury the rock. He steadied himself, then freed his legs and crawled out after his leg and thigh bone were broken. He lay exhausted until help arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Doyle
Jackson Center
Doyle
Women in Franklin sedan injured in crash with interurban car
Mrs J W Atkinson 32 and her mother Mrs Alicia Eager 54 of Chicago were driving from Illinois to Berrien Springs Mich when their Franklin sedan collided with a Northern Indiana interurban car at Franklin street and Earl road Michigan City. The car was demolished and both women were taken to St Anthony's hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
J. W. Atkinson
Alicia Eager
Chicago
Illinois City
Berrien Springs
Mich
Indiana
Franklin Street
Earl Road
Michigan City
St. Anthony's Hospital
Indianapolis preacher Dr Shumaker to speak at Methodist church
Dr. E. 8. Shumaker of Indianapolis will speak at the Methodist church next Sunday night. The lecture is billed as one of the best and is free to all. The meeting begins at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shumaker
Indianapolis
Methodist Church
Fractures Arm After Icy Fall
Mrs. Rachel Crawford fractured her left arm leaving her home on Sunday after slipping on an icy walk. Her granddaughter Evelyn Morris assisted her inside while Dr Kelly was summoned. An X ray at Laporte yesterday confirmed the fracture and healing will take weeks with care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Crawford
Evelyn Morris
Dr. Kelly
Crawford
Laporte
Death ends life of Helen Rhem after carbolic acid poisoning
Helen Rhem daughter of William Rhem deceased drank from a carbolic acid bottle Monday morning and appeared to recover Tuesday morning but by Friday morning the poison had gained the upper hand and she died at six a m. She had lived with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs A J Rhem for years and was a member of the Westville high school class of 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Rhem
William Rhem
Miss Rhem
A. J. Rhem
Westville High School
Prairie bunk pioneer bedstead described in detail
Mildred J. Sharp recounts the improvised prairie bunk used by settlers. A forked stake supports poles from walls, with clapboard slats or bark woven between, forming a bedstead known as a prairie bed or prairie rascal beneath a straw tick or feather bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred J. Sharp
Fire Killed Timber Defies Prejudice in Timber Markets
The text argues prejudice against timber from dead trees, noting no reliable method to distinguish lumber from dead versus live trees once the outer decay is removed. It states fire or insect killed timber is as suitable for structural use as live wood if not decayed or further attacked, and some timber specs allow only live-tree material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Plant Cave Care for Palms and Geraniums
The palm should stay in a softly shaded area away from gas and cold drafts and never in direct sun. Keep leaves moist with occasional fish oil soap washes, avoid overwatering, and ensure good drainage. Geraniums need plenty of sunlight, moist roots, and occasional tepid spray to brighten foliage and reduce dust.
Timothy and Clover Hay For Sale At Barn
EA Wolfe offers Timothy and clover hay for sale at 13 per ton in barn. Local farmer availability and pickup details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy and
Clover
EA Wolfe
Westville Autauqua Opens June 19 With Three Day Run
The Westville autauqua begins Sunday June 19 and runs three days ending Tuesday June 21 with a closing performance. Save these dates for an entertaining program guaranteed to draw audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westville
For Sale Cumberland Raspberry Plants in Indiana
For sale Cumberland Black Cap and Red Raspberry plants. Contact B. F. Le Roy, Laporte Indiana route 8 box 102 telephone 1605 5 on Michigan City line. Or inquire of Will Matchows, Westville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
B. F. Le‘roy
Laporte
Ind
Michigan City Line
Will Matchows
Westville
How Old Armor Was Made
Ancient armor cost money with a full iron suit valued up to 1000. Barons employed armorers while common soldiers wore leather jerkin and steel caps. Tests on twelve pieces show they were made from pure wrought iron carbonized and formed by cementation then hammered into shape and quenched in water to harden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orer
The Courier Journal Tracks Film Reach Across Towns
A Louisville Courier Journal reflection notes a shift from rural seclusion to widespread distribution of films, stating that what once stayed in small towns now circulates everywhere. The piece contrasts past local life with the current era of broad access to cinema.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Silk Cultivation in China Through Ancient Tradition
The article recounts a guarded silkworm secret and a Chinese princess who attempted to import the insects. It notes silk making dates back to about 2800 B C with Emperor Chin Nong starting mulberry planting and Hoan-ti entrusting silk worm studies to his wife, whose successful work honors her name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Chin Nong
Hoan-ti
Lui Tsu
Si Ling Chi
Woman Says Voted For Me, He Explains Remark
In a brief exchange the speaker clarifies a comment about a woman saying she cast her vote for him. The Louisville Courier-Journal notes the remark as a humorous aside without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Jouppal
Inheritance of insanity per Déctor Keser findings
Keser of a Row mania asylum argues insanity transmits to earlier ages each generation. From 250 parent pairs the American Medical Action notes 39 percent of offspring proved to have first onset before age twenty five, often congenital. Mothers transmit more. daughters affected more. offspring show onset at about half parental age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Déctor ‘Keser
Rowmania
Themerican Medical Action
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Martin
Isis
University
Pioneer
Dr. Shumaker
Axminster
Hope Maslin
Autauqua
H.W. Sallwasser
Laporte County
Iodiana
Ge Willies Freer
Leporte County
John Augustine
Vee Darrow
Rowley
Rtc
Karl Rowley
E. Osborn
Lee L. Osborn
Kenneth D. Osborn
Osborn & Osborn Lawyers Rooms
First National Bank
J. Venedorland
First National
H. B. Hayward
Elparaiso
Michigan City, Ind
Ira H. Jordan
Moritz & Son
Styler Headquarters
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