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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
2
Martin, Editor and Publisher announces The Indicator published each Thursday in Westville Indiana. Subscriptions are $1.50 a year in advance. Readers mainly reside in Laporte and Porter counties. Advertisers are urged to contact the office for publication in the same week.
Michigan City leaders sign articles of incorporation for the National Dune Park Association to establish a national public park along the southern shore of Lake Michigan. A. F. Knotts of Gary heads the group. directors total 15 for the first year. Signers include citizens from Chicago Hammond East Chicago Gary Crown Point Indianapolis South Bend. Many local figures are named among the Michigan City incorporators.
In Valparaiso Indiana the Flatiron bungalow block, long a center of superstition, records a string of disasters and misfortunes: Strother air the editor in a crash, Hodsden once injured, Bartholomew shot, Witner imprisoned, Wickersham fatal crash, Payne injuries, Schelling injury, Miller dismissed, Watts fire, as the block’s history is recalled, with Brown’s prior residence and Foster’s later development.
In a Buffalo talk at the Central Y M C A advertising course Truman A de Weese of Shredded Wheat says newspapers remain the best advertising medium despite rising print paper costs that cut profits and push some papers to shrink size or raise subscriptions.
Pastor E H Spathelf of St Pauls Evangelical Laporte yesterday told the congregation 26 members had tendered his resignation and he will leave ministry work temporarily to pursue another line of activity. He came to Laporte from Belvidere succeeding Hans Zumstein who left for Lafayette. This is his second year in Laporte and his tenure has been notably successful. The church board will review his communication and call a membership meeting.
Quakerdom reports a flight to Laporte by cash Barnard and Margaret Weath erhead via the flivver route. Mr and Mrs S E Sarver dined with Mrs S Mason and family. Mrs Chris Michael, ill, shows signs of improvement. Miss Maybelle Arndt of Valparaiso visited home folk over the weekend.
MSS Nee and neighbors spent Saturday night and Sunday with Hen folks in Valparaiso. Ed Greening and son Paul renovated their new property bought from Henry Bauer. Bert Mason of Consumers Ice Co plans repairs on Robey ice houses. Fred Lind returned from Michigan after his brother’s death. Pete and Doodle dissolved their business partnership amid rising living costs and thrift advice advising readers to stretch flour and spuds with cornmeal and hominy.
Mrs Carl Bergstrom of Donaldson visited her parents Mr and Mrs Chas Magnuson. Miss Bertha Pinney of Wanatah visited Mr and Mrs E H Kimball. The Thanksgiving program and picnic dinner at the school were enjoyed by patrons. Mr and Mrs Gust Peterson survived a collision when their carriage was struck by a southbound Pere Marquette train near Laporte, injuring them. Mrs Florence Kimball of Steward Ill spent several days with the Kimball home. Miss Edith McDonald of Laporte visited the village. The W F M S met with Miss Belle Dolstrom. Fred Liddell of Laporte to give a temperance talk at the church Thursday evening.
Community notices include Trustee Eggleston posting election notices for road supervisors in Burdick on Wednesday. Mrs. Pluta and children return from Chicago after a several day visit while Fritz Folk travels from South Chicago for weekend visits. The Ladies Aid met Mrs. J R Smiley with next gathering planned at Mrs. Jared Harrington. An Ohio Cultivator agent called, promoting first class harrows from Gust JA. Mrs. Wilbur Hollar of Elkhart continues her travel home after a visit.
Miss Hazel Pratt of WES visits Laporte on Tuesday as described in Woodville day notes.
Social events include Miss Rena Schipsinger and Miss Lucy Mander hosting friends at Manders Home. doctors Dalzerg and Reinis of South Shore Hospital vacationed locally. Red Cross drives at Jackson Center schools urge tuberculosis stamps amid holiday packages. Campaign finance shows Democratic total $6,929.86 with a $23 balance. Republican receipts $3,583.09 and expenditures $3,983.09, creating a $400 deficit. reports include candidates aeak Southard coroner and state representative.
Woman testifies that her former husband TM Gibbons killed a traveler in 1876 and fled to California after a 40 year divorce, claiming alimony of 400 dollars and custody. Clerk unearths records showing sheriff sale and property division as part of the old settlement.
William Rhode aged 12 through his mother Martha Richman sues Louis Grenkie in circuit court for 20000 alleging an iron sledge hammer strike on June 2 1916 left him crippled and permanently paralyzed while indentured to Grenkie to help build a fence. Osborn Osborn and Cramer Long represent the plaintiff.
Dr. Lancie Smith, a well known Laporte dentist, lost his automobile to a fire started by gasoline near the Rogers road north of Rogers school while returning from Hanna last Wednesday evening. He escaped unharmed as flames leapt from the engine and oil pan, the car totaling the loss though partly insured.
Grey Howell is recovering from a serious accident last Friday while hauling milk. His wagon broke, he was thrown to the ground, suffering a badly bruised shoulder and injuries to his back and hip, and was rendered unconscious. Leo Flitter and wife carried him to their home before he was taken home.
Fragmentary lines indicate the old Etek plans to continue the blacksmith business at the same location. The note signals steady operations and a familiar storefront for customers.
Michigan City reports Louis E. Kunkel elected prosecutor of Laporte County will appoint C. Ws. Shields as deputy. The well authenticated note says Shields has accepted the position, with the present prosecutor W, no further details provided.
Blooded Danish white fowls for breeding and laying. For sale by Guy Wolfe Westville Ind R1. Also insurance ad for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co Milwaukee Wis agent B F Cass.
William Tolton will mend your shoes if you leave them at Augustine Bros. The note promises prompt service and reliable shoe repair in a local shop setting.
A reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons guilty of breaking into and damaging the Otis school house. Authorities publish the reward details and seek information leading to prosecution.
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