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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
2
The Indicator, edited by C. E. Marrix, bills itself as a Republican weekly with a county focus. It claims wide readership of about 50,000 county residents and offers yearly subscriptions at 2 dollars, published Thursdays unless blocked by events.
The note from C H Geist on renewing the Indicator expresses deep affection for Westville and recalls memories of his old friends there. Geist, a prominent figure in gas, electric light and power, and transit ventures, is praised for generosity and character. He plans another visit and sends personal regards.
A humorous 1921 letter from Sheridan Beach Improvement Association officials invites Chas. Martin and Westville residents to visit Lake Michigan at Sheridan Beach for a refreshing soak. The playful rebuke suggests leaving skin care to the water and promotes the beach as a liberating, clean air retreat.
Ex coroner Chas E Burleson reflects on 32nd season with major teams at Fox Park La Porte. He says age won t stop him and he continues to enjoy competitive play, practice his philosophy, and notes his improving form despite changing eyesight and steady wind.
The Lafayette Wray road in Johnson township, built by Max Fish in 1917, was accepted by the county commissioners in a special session. A $400 withheld payment now moves to the gravel road fund, canceling the debt and enabling repairs.
Miss Helen Southgate visits Miss Mildred Smith in Michigan City while Frank E. Carson faces penalties for possession of a still and liquor in Laporte. Barnstorming obituaries report Ralph Stewart, a World War I veteran, dies in Battle Creek, with surviving widow, parents, and sister.
The Trustee of New Durham Township La Porte County Indiana proposes 1922 expenditures and total tax levy at a September 6 1921 meeting. Items include local tuition school special school road and library taxes plus sinking fund and a total tax levy of 80 cents per hundred dollars.
The trustee of Clinton township Laporte county Indiana outlines proposed 1922 expenditures and tax levies at the advisory board meeting to be held September 7 1921 at 7 PM. Totals show 30200.00 in expenditures with 7.344 cents per dollar in taxes and taxables of 40677.34.
Walter Bunton of Laporte reports a New York firm offered 2 000 000 dollars plus four cents per pound for his copper tempering patent if valid. He also says Judge Elbert H. Gary denied the U S Steel 1 000 000 offer.
J Ogden Armour told the Institute of American Packers in Chicago that the going will be less difficult for American business. He said the tide of business has turned and the worst part of the downturn has likely been traveled, with the end of the road in sight.
United Press special from Indianapolis reports Governor McCray appoints two commissions. One will codify drainage laws and the other erect monuments over the graves of former governors Ashbel P. Willard and Michael C. Kerr. Members include Abraham Hallock Roscoe Kiper Hyatt Frost A P Haussee Jr Fred Kahler Sr and Miss Drue Faucett.
The notice warns against violence as Longcliffe asylum is full. Foster D. Short and Francis Stevens of Laporte are currently in the county jail awaiting their turn for admission.
Allen Scott McKellips suffers a badly infected foot. C E Morris marks a birth day anniversary today. Mrs Julia Brown a niece from Chicago arrived yesterday to visit. Wm Garwood reports a break in his garage with loss of auto tools and other items missing. Mrs J E Stumpp and two children of Chicago visit Mrs Wm Stumpp. Today’s guests include Mrs Della Rapp and four children and Mrs M L Rogers and baby of Otis.
South Bend Indiana reports bootleggers profiting from prohibition savings amounting to about one million dollars previously spent on whisky. Campbell of Campbell Paper Box Co cites a $2,942,808 annual city gain including $2,000,000 from improved industrial efficiency and broader civic benefits. In Shelbyville a woman bootlegger, Mrs. Jennie Hunt, is jailed for 90 days and fined $180 for selling liquor on a farm. her husband Ora Hunt, named as the ring leader, is still sought.
Indianapolis on August 10 report says anthracite and bituminous miners will jointly form wage demands for the first time at the United Mine Workers biennial convention opening September 20. John L. Lewis, the union president, rejects wage reductions and hints at possible wage increases as a trading point.
Sheriff Anstiss and deputies escort seven men to Laporte county colony penal farm. Among them Ellsworth Quadlin, 20, convicted Saturday in city court of stealing a $75 watch from Joseph Ventrella, sewer contractor. Quadlin sold the watch downtown for $2, received 60 days and a $25 fine.
Mrs George O Hara of Union Mills acts as chaperone for fifteen young ladies from Union Mills on a week long outing at Happy Thought cottage June Drive Long Beach Michigan City. The group includes Catherine Freeman Catherine Cummings Sepha Bluhm Myrtle Glassman Esther Buhler and others bathing and taking dune trips.
Chicago Aug 10 Nicholas Michels assistant states attorney began probe into the milk producers cooperative marketing company accusing it of establishing a milk boycott. He says farmers receive 1 to 3 cents per quart while Chicago retailers sell milk for 14 cents. Michels plans to present findings to a grand jury Friday seeking indictments.
Fifty five Jackson township taxpayers sign a remonstrance against $83,625 bonds for Barnard road, 2.85 miles, contracted by commissioners after local pressure. The firm faces a prior clash on the Gross road, and the case will be appealed with supporters hoping for victory.
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