Changes In New Durham Taxes Raise Valuation In Westville
The state tax board ordered township assessors to lift real estate values by 16 130, mainly near Westville. Personal property and improvements payers lose, while a compromise keeps real estate gains. Westville’s total valuation stands at 177 614 with a 1 35 poll tax and 2 430 29 in town taxes.
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State Tax Board
New Durham
Westville
County Board of Review
State Board
Thos. Baird
Merrick Baird
County Board
Becktenwall
Hausheer
Board of Review
Death of Harry Love at Wyatt Shocks Local Rail Workers
Harry Love a regular at Monon and Wabash depots met a violent death in Wyatt a small Wabash station about 40 miles east of here. Otto Roeder a local farmer is in custody charged with second degree murder after an assault at Felton’s saloon led to Love’s death. The coroner orders body sent to North Bend Ohio where Love’s father is said to reside. Love leaves a young daughter cared for near Cincinnati.
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Harry &. Love
Monon
Wabash
Wyatt
Love
Bert West
Skerd
Wakarusa
Otto Roeder
St. Joseph County
Jos
Felton
Roeder
North Bend
Ohio
Cincinnati
Hammond Girls Add Eight Inch Rule For Backseat Riders
A new Hammond ordinance requires girls riding in the back seat to wear skirts within eight inches of the shoe tops. The note highlights high fashion among Hammond youths as summer heat and privacy concerns persist with Pullman car travel and guards on the cars. Maporte County reports 1090 cars, Indiana shows 81,000+ cars in 1915 a rise from 66,000 in 1914, and 9650 motorcycles statewide. Marion County, centered on Indianapolis, lists 8045 cars.
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Hammond
Indiana
Campbell Letter Company
Indianapolis
Laporte County
Marion
Howell's Dance Hall at Waverly Hall
Dancing every Saturday night at Waverly hall Pine Lake road Laporte near Laporte county. Finest and largest dance hall with best music and no rowdy behavior. Celebrated for friendly crowds and good attendance.
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Waverly Hall
Pine Lake Road
Laporte
Laporte County
Petition for New Durham Township road improvement in LaPorte
A petition filed with the LaPorte County Board of Commissioners requests grading drainage and paving of a new gravel or stone road in New Durham Township. The plan covers a three mile stretch to connect existing macadamized and township roads, with bonds sought and a September hearing scheduled.
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Board of Commissioners of
LaPorte County
Indiana
New Durham Township
Charles Ortman
New Durham
Range Fourth
New Durhagry
LaPorte Couey
Clinton Central School Building Bid Notice 1915
Notice to bidders from Clinton Township LaPorte County Indiana for construction and furnishing of Clinton Central School Building on a three acre tract. Bids include ventilation heating and plumbing systems with plans on file at the Trustee's office. Sealed bids due by 11 AM with 5 percent certified check. right to reject any bid. Justin C. Loomis Trustee. August 20 1915.
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Clinton Township
LaPorte County
Indiana
Doran & Conboy
Linedaway
LaPorte
Clinton Central School
Said Township
Township
Range 1
Said
Clinton
Justin C. Loomis
Clinton School Township
Schoolhouse Bond Sale Notice in LaPorte Indiana
The Clinton LaPorte County Township invites bids for a 21 bond issue of 670 dollars each dated September 11 1915 and payable at First National Bank LaPorte Indiana. Bonds run up to twelve years with semiannual interest coupons. Bids must be written with 5 percent certified check and no bid below par. The Township Trustee and Advisory Board may reject any bid. Dated August 16 1915.
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Board of Commissioners
LaPorte County
LaPorte
Indiana
Freda, Hausheer
Vtirst National Bank
Clinton
County
First National Bank
Township Trustee and Advisory Board
Justin C. Loomis
Clinton School Township
Notice of Renewal for Local Liquor License in Westville
George A. Maxwell applies to LaPorte County Commissioners for renewal of a liquor license for retail sale of intoxicants in Westville. The request covers a two story building on Short Street and adjoining yard spaces with entrances from Short and Railroad streets. A card room with chairs and pool tables is included in the proposal. Dated August 12, 1915.
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New Durham Township
LaPorte County
Indiana
Clybourn
Westville
Abixte
Short
Railroad
Short Street
George A. Maxwell
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