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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1917

Page

4

Hawaii Governor's Reception and Ball dazzles Capitol Throne Room

The article describes a lavish governor's reception in the Capitol Throne Room, Hawaii, with a tunnel of electric lights, silk flags, and multiple guest booths. It highlights Hawaiian music, a varied orchestra, and civilian and military attendees, noting the emotional patriotism and social prestige of the event.

Texas Howard Davidson America Capitol Hawaii Armory Hawaiian National Guard Germany Army Navy

Miller Mystery 5 Solved in Gary Creditors Case

A telegram confirms Joe Fisher plasterer contractor presumed drowned at Miller Beach August 13 is under arrest in Akron. Creditors in Gary organized a fund to return him and prosecute for obtaining money under false pretenses. Read more on the investigation, debts, and local authorities acting on food and fuel administration plans.

Joe Fisher Miller Beach Akron Ohio Fisher Gary Evana Milwaukee Adams ~ Street Jwuber

Lake County to Have a Food Dictator Say What to Eat

Fragmentary report notes Lake County Council session at Crown Point considering appointing a food administrator to dictate meals and use of leftovers. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Gary Deg Lake County

Patriot views on duty and treason in a republic

John Albion Andrew argues that every citizen has a social duty to their country and cannot destroy liberty for expediency or principle. He warns that betraying the nation constitutes treason against mankind and endangers the popular government and its inheritance of liberty.

Heimay John Albion Andrew

Meyerbeer Obsessed with Revisions Delayed Africaine Debut

The composer Meyerbeer was described as 80 nervous and unable to find peace during the preparation and rehearsal of his works. He constantly made changes and wrote passages in multiple colored inks to test effects, delaying the opera Africaine Bo long. The self imposed labor worsened his health and led to his death before the first public performance.

Firat England Barrowfield Ainsworth Prust Larned Elvy Hogland Bo Long

Dialogue on a daughter’s music taste and taste shocks

A fragmentary dialogue shows Mr Gumrox commenting on his daughter Gladys and her music. The mother funds her performances and the scene hints at evolving musical expression. Washington Star style wording suggests a human interest snippet without full context.

Mr. Gumrox Gladys Washington Star

Fire disaster and recovery notes from Coolspring area

Mr Shaw stays with daughter Mrs Buchanan at Pinola after his house fire. The Buchanans lost much in the blaze and had no insurance. Nearby Pattee is raising barn and making improvements. Mrs Zimmerman and daughter Lulu were in Michigan. Walter Flannigan hosts guests from Hammond. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Johnson on November 21.

Pattee Zimmerman Lulu Michigan Walter Flannigan Hammond Johnson

Local Couples and Families Spend Weekend Visiting Friends

Beatty's Corners hosts Mr Mac Fail and children from Roll ing Prairie for a weekend gathering with Mr and Mrs Alpert Zabra. Florence Blessing visits Wanatah to see Miss Betty Shevink. C R Selkirk's Larkin club hosts an afternoon gathering. Chas Timm entertains Michigan City relatives. Mary Shevink spends Thanksgiving break with Clare and Florence Blessing.

Wanatah Clare Florence Blessing

Local News Briefs From Burdick and Nearby Areas

Burdick residents report social visits and travel to Michigan City and Chesterton. The Jay Reed sale drew many bidders while geese and poultry moved to Michigan City. A barn fire occurred after children found matches, burning the barn and contents.

Burdick Frank Hollar East Side John Keiser Pine Township F.A. Gist F. A. Gist John Kniola Chicago Harry Ernst Michigan City Robt. Highwood Chesterton Jay Reed Charles Frame Mol Lié Whetstone Wm. Warnock Union Mills Jay Jay ‘Reed

Thanksgiving notices and social notes from Westville area

The item lists residents and guests including George Gibbons, R W Street, Mr and Mrs Ed Hill near Valparaiso, and M C Link in Chicago. It notes a sports injury to Harry McKellips, the Womans Franchise League planning an event, and a Thanksgiving gathering at Mrs Jos Dolman with Dr J F Roemer and family. County Agent Harper and Henry Paulus attended a ghurdie Experiment istic listing.

George Gibbons R. W Kenwood Chicago M. Cc -Link Ed “Hill Valparaiso Harry McKellips The Womans M.C. Link Westville Lodge Michigan City Lodge J.F Roemer Waukegan, Hil Jos

Lieutenant Herrold on Leave from Fort Benjamin Harrison

M C News: Lloyd D Herrold formerly a commercial instructor spent last Wednesday in the city on leave from Fort Benjamin Harrison where he received his commission as lieutenant in the United States army. He left yesterday for his home in South Bend.

New Herrold M. C Lloyd Fort Benjamin Harrison United States Army South Bend

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