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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
2
The Indicator S B E Maat publisher notes publish at Westville Indiana as second class mail. It prints Thursdays when not interfered with and claims larger readership than payers. The paper claims Republican leanings and focuses on home county affairs while taking on broader topics. Subscriptions cost 1.50 per year.
Indianapolis Aug 26 The state board of tax commissioners announced assessment increases for Laporte county including 50 percent on all lots and lands and improvements in townships 30 percent on all lots and lands in Michigan City 40 percent on all lots and lands in Laporte city 10 percent on all personal property in Laporte and Michigan City 30 percent on personal property in Hanna township and 30 percent in other townships and cities It is estimated the session adds 1 billion to the state tax duplicate The board will close its equalization sessions Thursday.
Monon railroad signs a government contract paying 1.6 million dollars yearly for use of its property since January 1, 1918. The offer falls short of the 2 million demanded, but federal agents set the rent 400 thousand dollars lower. The deal covers fixed charges and improvements but excludes common stock payments as the road earned no common stock dividends during the test period. The 4 percent preferred dividend remains, while the road has not earned its rental in the past year due to diverted through traffic. President Kurrie notes the railway accepted all cars and locomotives assigned by the railroad administration.
District No 1 met in Plymouth August 22 as part of the Indiana Federation of Farmers Associations drive to enroll every farmer. John Brown of Monon capped the gathering with a 3000 strong turnout and urged strong organization. County conventions were scheduled across eight counties from Aug 27 to Sept 6 to prepare for the Sept 19 statewide enrollment push.
Congress man A J Hickey of the 13th Indiana district submitted names for West Point admission in June. John Hueni of Bremen as principal candidate F Clarence Faunce of Laporte as first alternate and Peter W Shunk of Westville as second alternate.
Police tie the auto theft spree to Dan and Nick Trkulja Albert and Tom Batchelor Lee Spiers and Red Parker. Four are set for the electric chair for the June 14 murder of Tolleston bank cashier Herman Uecker. Investigators say evidence mounts that could keep the gang in jail for life even if the chair is avoided.
Lacrosse aviator Myron Headley flew from Marion Indiana to Lacrosse in 1 hour 15 minutes covering 90 miles. He carried passengers including his sister during the Lacrosse flight and plans taxi service at Laporte and Michigan City on July 26 and 27. He will land on the Karl farm near George O Redpath residence.
Lively Laporte homecoming program on September 1 features Hon James W Gerard as principal speaker at Fox Park after 2:15 PM. Events include civilian and military parades, presentation of medals, baseball, dancing, boxing, and a large noon luncheon for soldiers. festivities run until 11 PM with broad civic participation.
Representative William J. Graham of Illinois leads a House committee effort to investigate war department expenditures over the last thirty months. He warns that about 25 000 contracts were issued for ordnance and that the department withholds records, asserting the investigation may cost up to 500 000 dollars. The piece also describes Carnegie library building plans and architectural details for a 92 by 46 foot structure with reading rooms, stacks, and a colonial style exterior.
The new public library will be one of the largest and best equipped in the state. To store over 26 000 books and provide for future growth, the building is designed to utilize all space carefully and efficiently.
Swine at the county farm are struck by hog cholera with 38 deaths reported through Sunday. No further details on affected herds or containment measures are provided.
J. F. Carnes of the Michigan Crop Improvement association and a Rosen Rye advocate visited Tuaporte to defend the Rosen Rye name. He argued cross colonization with common rye varieties lowers quality and yield by about 25 percent when planted side by side. Farmers were advised to plant Rosen separately to prevent contamination.
Mrs Cannarasa Shunk widow of Francis R Shunk died after a prolonged illness spanning several years. She was born near Greensburg Somerset County Pa October 1829 and married to Francis R Shunk in 1856. The Shunk family lived in Laporte and Westville areas with four surviving sons Col W A Shunk Frances Wesley Andrew J and Oakes A plus two sons Frank and George B predeceased. Funeral at the A J Shunk home Friday at 10 oclock with E T Scott in charge.
Mrs Mary Schroeder Hansford wife of J S Hansford died at Babcock Indiana on Saturday August 23 after a two year illness from Brights disease. She lived on the Robt Wallace farm west of town and was cared for by her daughter Mrs Henry Halk. She leaves three sisters and a brother, a husband, a daughter and son Clarence and three grandchildren. Funeral at Valparaiso Methodist church with Rev H A Denton and burial in Graceland cemetery Valparaiso.
A humorous verse notes the recurring phrases people use. It tallies lines about early mornings and late-night refusals while calling them rubber stamps everyone knows by heart. The piece reflects social quirks in playful rhythm and wit.
Dr. Anna Howard Shaw argues seven million one hundred thousand fallen soldiers demand a League of Nations. Women suffered at home and abroad, nursing, working behind trenches, mourning through devastation, and still seek a peaceful future for their sons and humanity.
Dock workers discovered the premature infant with a crushed head wrapped in old paper and part of a skirt in a closet near the dock. A young woman is suspected. police seek clues as the case unfolds at Michigan City.
A playful ad urges homeowners to keep a small stock of lumber for quick repairs and small projects. It promotes Tel 33 Westville as the place to order even for small purchases.
Coroner Leeds schedules an inquest after investigators find a newborn baby dead near a shipboard closet. Three women were seen by steamship workers near the dock last Sunday with two guards at the door and one lingering inside. Police have a description and believe the women may have travelled to Michigan City by boat and returned the same day.
Officers of the First National Bank of Michigan City plan a bank building on Franklin street replacing the Congdon Bros drug store and the Spiro property. Henry Koelln is principal contractor for about 3300 dollars, Simpson and Adamson handle plumbing and heating, Mt Avig Stone Co. supplies stone work. Total cost ranges from 350 000 to 60 000 dollars. The project marks growth for the banking institution and city.
Mrs Mary Collison sustained a bad back injury Tuesday after falling from a veranda at the T H Martin home where she was visiting. She was carried to the home of Mrs M A Webster and confined to bed. If needed she may be moved to her nephew Rollo McKellips country home for recuperation. Lt Ward Imes is expected home this afternoon.
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