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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
2
The Indicator from Westville Indiana is an uncompromisingly Republican weekly noting it has more readers than payers. It claims 46 of 50 000 county residents view it regularly and cites a $2.00 yearly subscription rate.
Charles Freeman born May 1862 in Westville endured lifelong illness yet served others selflessly. He died Saturday leaving a churchgoing, charitable legacy with a simple, guileless character. Funeral held at the Methodist church with Rev Chivington delivering a solemn sermon. Cr Nelson of Farmington attended as representative of Freeman’s sister-in-law and brother-in-law Chas. Preeman.
An Efficiency club meeting for Wanatah Rolling Prairie Union Mills Westville Lacrosse and Lituna exchanges was held in Laporte Telephone building. General Manager Newman explained mutual acquaintance value and discussed reducing dead head calls while plans to expand or relocate the exchange were outlined.
Mrs. Ben Uwelirich hosted Chicago friends on Sunday. Walter Flannigan is ill. Edward F. helps his uncle. John Koullossey travels by streetcar from La Porte. Fernal Langman bought the 40 acre Bentley farm for 1500 dollars. Andrew Smith, now in Canada, visited old friends. Thanksgiving visits include Mr. and Mrs. Leroy in Michigan City and Mr. and Mrs. Goldring hosting friends.
The second senior rhetoric on Theodore Roosevelt was presented by Roy Kiesel. Thanksgiving break caused school to dismiss Thursday and Friday. Test week returns as the high school calendar tightens. December 3 features the Republic Male Chorus. New lights being installed at Westville High. The W H S defeated Rollings Prairie in basketball Friday. score not reported for the second team, first team 35 to 0. Viola Bowman and Elizabeth Stites with Nina Leroy missed days. Freshmen adorn beads of their own making. A faculty reception and dance is planned for Friday evening December 5. Westville schools report 87 percent Junior Red Cross enrollment.
The semi annual school exhibit will be given December 26. The third senior rhetorical reading entitled Buying Her Husband a Christmas Present was given Wednesday morning of this week by Leona Keel.
A concise historical summary recounts Theodore Roosevelt as 26th U.S. president and renowned leader. It notes his New York City birth in 1858, early education, Civil Service work, police tenure, Rough Riders leadership, governorship, vice presidency, and presidency including Panama Canal efforts and a postwar hunting trip before his death.
G A Maxwell of Gary called on Westville friends. Mrs Virginia Wight stayed in Detroit with son A C Williams. Rev O L Chivington and E T Scott spoke at Methodist church on Thanksgiving eve. Dr and Mrs G M Gillette visited Chicago and Elgin and observed Thanksgiving. Librarian E T Scott attended a family dinner amid a cold. Other guests from Gary Union Mills and Laporte joined a Thanksgiving gathering. The Westville La Porte bus began daily runs led by Howard Iseminger. Barney Tannon hosted a Thanksgiving dinner with guests from Gary Union Mills and Laporte.
The undersigned has been appointed by the Laporte County Circuit Court as Administrator of the estate of Eliza Shank, deceased. D. W. Shank, Administrator, Laporte Indiana, November 25, 1919.
A Thanksgiving gathering at Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Goodwin’s home included fifteen guests from Chicago Wanat ah, Michigan City, and local relatives. Roast chickens replaced a missing turkey as spiritual talks followed the meal, with messages from departed loved ones.
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