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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
2
The Westville Indicator announces weekly publication with advertising details and deadlines for Friday release. Included are verses honoring a son who joined the military, reflecting a mother's pride and mixed sorrow.
Laporte and Laporte County young men enlisted for ROTC training at Fort Benjamin Harrison have been named officers. Announced by Adjutant General McCain, their commissions dated August 15, 1917, include ranks from second lieutenant to captain across infantry, field artillery, cavalry, and ordnance branches with listed names such as Haman Gray, Robert Blick, Arthur Lonn, Frank Huntzinger, and many others from Laporte, Michigan City, Walkerton, Rolling Prairie, and South Bend.
R M Boone visited relatives in Chicago over Sunday. Chas Reglein and daughter Elsie visited Chesterton for several days. Mrs Marie Hadden of Chicago visits at Sam Sibbrell’s home. Mr and Mrs Charles Barnes hosted Chicago friends Sunday to Tuesday. Miss Lucie Witte visits Chesterton and then McCool with aunt Mrs O P Wells. Mr and Mrs C B Reynolds traveled to Michigan City. car stolen from park, unclear aftermath. Mr and Mrs Lester Bellows hosted an uncle from White Pigeon Michigan. Fred Snyder's wife and children from Chicago stay with L C Snyder. Mrs C E Pratt and daughter Margaret visit Rolling Prairie. Pratt returns Wednesday, Margaret stays. The Glass family reunion held Saturday the 18th at Mrs Sibbrell’s with many relatives. C B Reynolds builds a garage on Mazurkiewer lot burned last fall.
Casper Hollar and family from Elk Hart visited with his parents while working as a Lake Shore passenger conductor. Mrs. Sackman returned from Chesterton and George Gibbons from LaPorte County spent Sunday in town. Orvil Bedenkop hosted George Hunter and family from South Chicago. Herman Wahnhaus sold a war horse to Hobart buyers.
Miss Hazel Hollar traveled from South Bend to visit her grandparents Mr and Mrs C E Hollar and Mr and Mrs L B Frame. Mike Thoesen, aged 88, remains active and spry. Sam Pawelczak is highlighted as both a general manager and skilled horse trainer. Mrs Marie Graden Hadden traveled from Chicago for a Glass reunion Saturday.
Mr Gloff reported a horse loss last week due to a kick. Marion Iseminger and family spent Sunday with the Schlene parents in Otis. Mrs Carlson hosted Chicago relatives. Hagenow and Schenau families attended a Laporte event. M C Gragg of Streator visiting brother M L Gragg. Crum family of Bucyrus guests of Stafford Iseminger. attendees describe a party drive through town.
Walter Dood of Westville donated a sewing machine to the Red Cross ladies in Westville last Tuesday. The gesture supports local relief efforts and reflects community spirit in Wanatah.
The M E Church notes announce next Sunday services at New Durham with sermons on The Marks of a Christian in the morning and Foreign Missions and Civilization in the evening. All are invited to attend. Sunday school begins at 2 and preaching at 3 with Pastor J W A Kinison encouraging attendance and participation.
Wanatah Mirror argues citizens must face war now as American ships are sunk daily and spies operate at home, saying ground is chosen by circumstance and the enemy could strike on American soil. My Westville property ad lists two houses and lots for sale within thirty days by Mrs. C. D. Herrold.
Elmer Buchanan sues Janie Buchanan for divorce in Laporte County Indiana. The court requires Janie, a non resident, to appear at the Laporte Superior Court on the next term starting October 1917 in Michigan City to answer or demur to the complaint. otherwise the case will proceed in her absence.
Mr ON son of Michigan City and his wife visit the Segal household. John Richter hosts Mrs Mary Fritz and Frances from Michigan City. F H Miller and Pete Tucsin from South Bend also join. Nearby Mrs Charles Westphal spends Thursday with John Richter.
Fiscal notice lists anticipated expenditures for the upcoming year. It outlines major categories and expected amounts, inviting review by readers and interested parties within the designated reporting period.
Agricultural and stock exhibits draw large crowds as the state fair season starts. Management promises guest-friendly events with racing and other attractions. Readers are invited to view the fair advertisement in another column.
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