Soldier writes from Corpus Christi to Westville mother
A 1917 letter from a 5th regiment engineer to Mrs. Davidson of Westville speaks of army life and hopes to return home soon. He praises his friend, notes training delays before France, and urges Red Cross support. Other items report Hanna coal shortage, Calbetters visiting from Flint, sled transport of O J Reed belongings, and a Michigan City fire injury to Sarah Larocco and her mother.
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Linton
Ind
France
Red Cross
Hanna
Harry Calbetter
Flint
Mich
H. P. Cole
O. J. Reed
Gary
Jackson Street
Sarah Larocco
Michigan City
Community Notes of Westville and Nearby Areas
Local items report a mix of family visits, medical updates, and holiday plans. Notable entries: Theodore Hagenow operated on at Holy Family hospital. Andrew Holmes recovering from illness after a Chicago visit. Mrs. I H Mundell hosting parents for Christmas.
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Illnes
Theodore
Hagenow
Holy
Hospital
Andrew Holmes
Andrew
Chicago
I. H. Mundell
Kline
Gary
Ross Hackett
Wm. Hackett
Camp Taylor
Westville
Masonic Lodge
G Ul, Howell and
Westville Hardware Co
Masonic
South Wanatah
Paul Ashcraft
Telephone Company
Carl Herrold
Plane
Washington Streets
Gallaher
Disciples of Blackstone
Edith Bramhall
Rockford, Ill
Frank Cass
Woman’s Franchise League
Camp Grant
Illinois
Lind
Clearlake
Ole Thompson
Air Line
Laporte
Fair Grounds
County Puts Up Cash for Lincoln Highway Road Funds
County commissioners adjourned without action on 57500 state funds for Lincoln Highway work. The county must add 57000 to secure the grant, with an option to wait until 1919 to obtain both years’ money. State estimates 115000 will build five miles on the west side to link with Porter county. Decisions postponed until after Christmas meeting. Appointments by the board delayed until the Monday after Christmas.
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Fargher
Pine Lake
Laporte
Fisler
Mel Leliter
May Fisler
Alfred Johnson
Matthew Rodgers
Jonathan Lewis Williams
Kansas City
Kas
C. A. Barnard
Mr. Williams
Azariah Williams
D. L. Crumpacker
Points
Ohio
Job Barnard
Center Lovell
State Commission
Porter County
Lee Howell Seeks Pulverizer and Packer Before Purchase
Lee Howell considers a pulverizer and packer before buying elsewhere. He weighs options from suppliers and compares prices and specifications to fit project needs.
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Lee Howell
Thrift Stamps For War Savings Certificates On Sale
Postoffice announces U S war savings and thrift stamps on sale to raise war revenue. Thrift stamps cost 25 cents and are non redeemable until converted with a cash payment to war savings certificates worth four dollars. Purchasers receive a card with owner details. limits apply to total holdings and transfers possible if registered.
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U. S
December Term Jurors Drawn for Superior Court
Jury commissioners Ohming and Wolff selected the December term jurors to convene next Monday. Grand Jury includes Emil Rotzean and Herman Trast among others from New Durham Center Union and Prairie. Petit Jury lists 15 names, including Wm F. Rosenbaum Ernest Bement Herman Hofer Carl Pietz and others from Dewey Laporte Hanna Union and Michigan City, chosen to speed panels.
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Will Ohming
Will Wolff
Superior Court
Grand
Emil Rotzean
New Durham Township
Herman Trast
Center
Joseph School
Union
Otto F. Shei
Prairie
Eugene Davis
Galena
J. P. Gourrley
Petit Jury
Wm. F. Rosenbaum
Dewey Township
Ernest W. Bement
Laporte
Herman Hofer
Kankakee
Carl Pietz
Hanna
John Stephani
T. F. Johnson
Wills
E. G. Cites
Clinton
Charles Stuck
John Emery
Hudson
Benjamin F. Smith
John Gerrard
Michigan City
Andrew A. Anderson
Andrew Palm
Joseph Kitchenmaster
Washington
Otto Ohming
Thaw Upsets Winter as Train of Liberty Troops Rumors Rise
A Gulf thaw softens Old Man Winter and clears snow and ice while talk grows of a Liberty train with trucks and soldiers moving through the state. Residents have awaited the convoy for weeks and nerves run high as reports spread of two such trains seen in Ohio. Santa Claus also sparks mild interest in the scene.
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Washington
Gulf
Winter
U. S. Liberty
Ohio
Santa Claus
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For Children
Westville, Ind
Www
L. Augustine
Henry Goetz
Jefferson Ave
H. W. Sallwasser
Attoragy-At-Law
Lincoln Way
Court House
Chesterton
Barbara A. Sibbrell
Samuel Sibbrell
Jos. Dolman
Zella Spitzer
Waukegan
Ill
J. F. Roemer
Dolman
Louise Dolman
Spitzer
Saskatoon
Can
Monon
Silver Star
Rebekah Iudge
Noble Grand
Olga Barnard
Marie Shunk
Rhoda Herrold
Eva Smith
E. S
Louise Hollenbeck
C. E. Martin
Mary Kalies
Lou Loomis
McGill
Senate Committee
U.S
the Furniture
Kessler
LaPorte County
Victor Victrolas
Victor Records
Commissioners’ Court
Postoffice
Indiana
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