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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1917
Page
3
It urges readers to order spring dress styles by mail, listing No 6803 white linen and barred lawn dresses in neat, well made designs. All sizes available and full value promised with purchase.
Local items report Mrs Floyd duddle with mumps and various residents visiting relatives and at home repairs. A notable crime wave includes Jack Kelly’s butter theft scheme in Michigan City, netting about 5000 dollars, with police arrest and family involved. Community events note church services and school activities, plus navy enlistment plans by Read Admiral Ingersoll and young Bowser’s commitment.
Mrs. Mary Larson, 30 or 35, of Des Moines Indiana, jumped from Lake Shore train No. 28 bound for Troy New York at Otis last Friday night. Her body was found with a broken neck near the Monon Crossing east abutment. Coroner to hold inquest. husband notified in Laporte.
Laura Shinabarger aged 80 died at her daughter Mrs William Springer’s Coburg home after a year of poor health. Born Laura Tabor in Erie County Pa she married Simon Shinabarger in Indiana. Nine children were born. five survive Ed and Walter Shinabarger Martha Pettit Thos Keel and William Springer. Funeral at M E church Coburg at 2 pm with E T Scott officiating. burial Westville cemetery.
Christopher M. McQuiston was found dead in his bed last Thursday in Union Mills. Coroner Leeds ruled organic heart trouble as the cause. He was 52 and previously a farmer, now a local businessman. Mrs. McQuiston, formerly Katherine Rauschenbach of LaPorte, woke to discover him. Funeral services will be Saturday at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Rev. Father Schramm officiating.
Mrs. John C. Zahrn died after a week's illness following a stroke on April 11. Born Sophie L Regien in Germany June 21 1855 she lived most of her life in the United States. Survived by husband John Zahrn son W F Zahrn brother H C Reglien sister Minnie Reglien and grandchildren Lorraine and Marion. She long belonged to the W R C before health forced resignation.
Westville High School held an evening oratorical contest at the M E church on Friday. A power outage caused by a storm reduced electric lighting, but kerosene lamps provided enough light. Six contestants competed for the right to represent the school in the county event. Winners were Charles Link and Raymond Herrold. judges were Fred Liddell Attorney, Prof. Kelsey of Laporte, and Rev. Kinison of Westville.
Mr and Mrs G C Flegel represent Westville chapter O E S at the grand lodge session in Indianapolis this week. Mrs Ernest Stump and daughter of Chicago visited his parents Mr and Mrs Wm Stump over the weekend. Esther Gillett assigned to Michael Reese hospital surgical ward in Chicago. Friday marked her 22nd birthday with nurses party. For sale seed potatoes by J C Loomis Wanatah R1 phone 6711. House and lot for sale on North street inquire Mrs A Williams. Auto and carriage painting by J B Philley Valparaiso. Rug making from old carpet and clothing offers by Old Carpet Rug Works Chicago.
At the Young curve four miles west of Westville on Sunday afternoon Dr F J Pinkerton and passengers Mrs Louise Hollenbeck Mrs Kalies and Ethel Davidson were shaken and bruised. Mrs Hollenbeck suffered a broken collar bone while Mrs Kalies had a dislocated hip. The Pinkerton car was wrecked with a torn top windshield bent frame and heavy damage. The car was repaired at Cathcart garage and returned to service by Tuesday evening. Meyer admitted fault but offered no settlement.
A Friday windstorm battered Laporte and surrounding towns ripping down poles and trees, severely damaging the oil plant and Niles Scott shop, knocking out electric service to Westville, paralyzing Murdock line interurban and city rails, and forcing crews to replace miles of poles through the night. Union Mills reported the Advent church spire toppled while barns and outbuildings across the route were leveled or damaged. The South Shore line remained intact.
A disclosure of a drowning in a pond near Michgan City follows recent storm damage across multiple farms in Scipio township. Barns on Burl Stoner Warnecke and Doar Village Road areas suffered severe to near collapse, with wind tearing the W L Andrews structure. The body of a colored man was found in the Brinckmann pond. coroner Leeds and police investigated, burial in Greenwood cemetery and timing uncertain between Thursday night and Sunday. Also notice issued enforcing dog tagging in Westville by May 1 1917 per Town Board authority.
The town hall gathering drew farmers from New Durham and Clinton townships. Lemuel Darrow of Laporte, Purdue student Overpeck, and L J Molloy of Baltimore outlined food shortages, seed corn tests, and bean and potato emphasis to boost wartime production. Alva Webster requested aid for ten acres of onions at risk due to labor shortages.
C H Johnston & Son of Pinola Indiana urges customers to place Ford car orders early. A 10 percent deposit is required with the order and agreement. The message notes high demand may delay delivery until late in the season.
The Indicator suggests that friendly visits are a way to welcome new readers into its family and invite subscriptions, framing the act as an invitation to join.
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