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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
2
The Indicator C is a Westville Indiana based Republican paper aimed at county affairs with strong reader reach. It notes a yearly subscription price of 1.50 and claims broad county readership among about 50 000 residents while offering monthly issues free from interference.
Township chairmen were named to form a reception committee for a September 1 Labor Day welcome for James W. Gerard former ambassador to Germany and author of Four Years in Germany The event in Laporte will feature a noon luncheon a parade an elaborate reviewing stand awards more than 500 in prizes and over 1000 spent on fireworks
Laporte County plans a Labor Day September 1 1919 homecoming to honor all who wore a uniform in World War I. Hon James W Gerard former ambassador to Germany will speak as thousands expected. Parade committees urge lodge and society participation with feeds, sports, fireworks and dancing in a gala countywide celebration.
A. Sommerfield, chairman of the pirate committee, is urged to ensure organization representation and establish communication. The note stresses citizen responsibility to engage with the committee and make voices heard.
Junior Scouts led by Stewart Bacon at Sheridan beach in Michigan City camp have a good time under the supervision of Camp Scoutmaster Bacon and helpers Scott McKellips Dave Cass Bill Cass Walter Francis Alden Herrold Bobbie Cathcart James Coulter and Leon Stumpp as they are chased by their leader.
Valparaiso, Aug 2 Mrs J S Wilcox wife of a local business man was brought from Chicago by her husband with a gunshot wound to the scalp. She was injured in the Chicago race riots amid their fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration.
The American Jewish relief committee reports Jews in the United States contributing and dispatching funds and supplies abroad at about two million dollars monthly. Since January 1 totals exceed 87 million and overall war relief expenditure reaches thirty one million nine hundred forty thousand two hundred twenty four dollars.
Five farmers visited Washington to dine at a modest hotel and faced a meal costing 11 dollars excluding tip. They claimed the farmer’s share was 82 cents despite producing the food and delivered their views to President Wilson along with the National Federation of State Farm Bureaus on the high cost of living.
Argus reports John E. Kerr the third son of Justice Kerr has returned to Laporte from the battleship Oklahoma. He served a year and three months in the navy, much of it overseas, and led the convoy of the George Washington home from the peace conference as a first machinist. He has no plans yet but is expected to stay in Laporte.
The twenty-eighth state conference of charities and correction meets in Fort Wayne from October 4 to 7 under the board of state charities. Dr. Geo S Bliss of Fort Wayne is president Eugene C Foster of Indianapolis secretary. A mass meeting Sunday afternoon features Governor Goodrich as a speaker.
Yesterday marked the opening of the hunting season in the county. Clerk Bielefeldt issued a number of licenses. Discharged soldiers may hunt without a license by a special act, but should carry discharge papers to prove status if asked by game wardens.
Chicago observers warn that working conditions at the stockyards ignite labor tensions. Officials say the unrest stems from employment and union issues with black workers returning under guard amid rumored white strikes if reinstated.
In Gary on August 4 eight of twelve U S Steel blast furnaces were banked due to the Chicago area railroad shopmen strike. Ten thousand workers out of work, with 20,000 likely idle if the weeklong stalemate continues. Gas, electricity and water supplies remain, but coke ovens and mills may halt without a settlement. The shutdown affects Gary, South Chicago and Joliet plants.
Laporte county council votes to inspect roads described as dangerous and to support a venereal disease clinic with 700 dollars for a clinic monitor. City may follow with 1500 dollars for the clinic, aiming to cover the year’s costs and trigger a future appropriation.
The article invites Laporte residents to a September 1 homecoming parade honoring soldiers who served. New Durham township is allotted $124 to fund the welcome, with every man asked to contribute $1 at the Bank of Westville to support the event and assist the troops. Any excess will be used for further aid.
The Indicator offers large wire rat traps for borrow or use to clear rats from premises. Take a trap now and return it after use so others may have the same opportunity.
John F. Knoll, a World War I veteran, died at his parents home in Waterford from tuberculosis caused by gas exposure. Born June 30, 1892 in Otis, he served from 1917 in Company A of the 124th M G Bn, saw action at the Somme Argonne Verdun, and sailed from Bordeaux February 1919 after hospital care in Otisville. He leaves parents, three sisters, and three brothers. Funeral at St Marys Michigan Creek with soldier pallbearers.
J Frank Tilden has purchased the Ellinger dairy farm of 80 acres three miles west of Laporte on the Lincoln highway. The deal, closed by Bueltzingslowen agency, gives Tilden frontage of one mile on the highway and takes possession March 1. The agency also reports sale of George Buss 21 acre farm in Kankakee township to Albert Jahns.
One of forty imported Guernsey cows shipped for distribution to members of the Pure Bred Guernsey Cattle Association was delivered to G L White in Galena Township yesterday. County Agent Buechner said the breed is rising in prominence for dairy purposes and the cow will be exhibited at the fair.
Employees of the Advance Rumely company in Laporte plan a cooperative grocery buying club. The firm’s buying for the Oil Pull restaurant will be used to extend purchasing power to workers. Goods will be sold at cost plus handling, with coffee sugar flour canned and packaged staples offered at reduced prices.
Charles Garwood and wife of Gary were here for an over Sunday visit at the home of Mr and Mrs H H Mar. There will be an examination for clerk and carrier at the Laporte post office on Oct 4 1919. Discharged soldiers sailors and marines are shown preferment in appointments. Immediate sale of the 120 000 000 surplus stock of foodstuffs held by the war department under a plan to insure opportunity for the people of the United States to buy was recommended yesterday by the ten Republican members of the house war investigating committee. Ralph Dorland and Wire Chief Hines and Supt F V Newman of the Laporte Telephone Co were in town on business for the company. They reviewed prospective locations for the exchange here, which they desire to move to better quarters. The company owns the building where the exchange is located and has spent much to fit it up. Removal to another location will incur a big bill, but management seeks best service and will go to great lengths to attract desirable operators. Mr Newman, the new superintendent, Dr Harry J Thompson, another of Laporte's patriotic doctors who enlisted in the service, returned home last night after more than a year in service. Dr Thompson first went to Camp Greenleaf, then Fort Oglethorpe, then overseas, where he led convalescent hospitals and was in charge of the hospital at Lemons, France. He was overseas about nine months. Dr Thompson arrived July 11 and was sent to Camps Mills and Dix before Camp Taylor for discharge. He has not yet decided if he will return to Laporte to reopen his office.
Washington reports June 1919 railroad operations yielded a net income of 51 million on all class one lines and major terminals, per Railroad Director Walker D. Hines. The government logs indicate substantial revenue during the month.
Farmers on Marvel and Forrester farms report straw stacks used to conceal stolen goods. A brakeman is suspected as the initial disposer, with a confederate possibly moving items to nearby fields. Discovery includes $1200 worth of tires and boxes of mittens, plus concealed casks in a stack.
Indianapolis July 22 Indiana mine operators warn of a possible coal shortage due to failure to lay up for winter a shortage of cars a low percentage of mine working days and the threat of mining accidents triggering alarm among operators.
Fort Wayne Indiana July 22 A fifty percent rise in operating costs forces the Indiana School for Feeble Minded Youth to cut food and clothing. The superintendent Dr George R Bliss says a special session of the legislature will be necessary to address the deficit.
San Diego July 28 George Primrose veteran minstrel man died today after a two year battle for life. He was past 70 and had originated the famous soft shoes style for dancing. At his bedside were his wife and brother Albert.
Deloss Young, returning from Michigan City, was injured Saturday evening in Plymouth when a horse bolted and kicked him after a shoe pulled. He suffered a leg injury and head and side trauma from the fall, then a powder burn from a shotgun blast about an hour later at the farm. He was able to move by Monday.
The piece recalls a previous fair with a sea of people, packed Midway, spilling exhibits, and large race purses. It notes expanding grandstands, strong vaudeville, and crowds from many counties, praising the fair's success as a regional draw.
Bert Trost 55 a B. and O. railroad signal man died after his speeder was struck by a switch engine near Kimmel. He lived in Kimmell and had 30 years with the railroad including 27 years at Wellsboro. Survived by wife and two sons Edward and William. Funeral and lodge affiliations noted.
A notice from Brookville Indiana thanks friends for kindness after a fire. William Springer family expresses appreciation. William H. Hays, Republican National Committee chairman, declines to run for Indiana governor stating he must focus on national duties and cannot give 160 percent to both roles. He spoke at the Mid-Summer meeting of the Indians Republican Editorial association at Mignesia Springs.
The city plans a grand Labor Day celebration to honor war veterans and aid their return to civilian life with extensive decorations. J B Shick leads committees in orchestration as residents prepare to greet and thank the kiaki and the blue. A separate note reports the Haskell Barker Car Co and workers to settle a two week shutdown at the peace table with 2000 employees at the grandstand. VP C A Liddle says work will resume gradually with more hires.
A brief ad urges customers to consider Tel Lumberco in Westville for building needs. It insists small orders are welcome and promises prompt, friendly service with available lumber.
Plaintiff contends his marriage was in good faith, unaware of his wife’s prior union. Herman W. Sallwasser represents the plaintiff. A letter recalls a 1875 Westville visit to friends and references to Mr and Mrs Theodore Armitage and other locals.
Anna McMullen sues John McMullen for divorce in Laporte Superior Court. John McMullen is a non resident. he must appear at the October term beginning the first Monday in October 1919 at Michigan City courthouse or face the decree in his absence.
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