Prohibition Topic Shapes Westville Indicator Stand
The Indicator argues against a legislative prohibition by 150 lawmakers and endorses majority rule, noting Senator Oscar B. Smith leans pro and that petitions for a statewide ban show broad but contested support. It condemns liquor influence and urges respect for voters and women.
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Laporte
Oscar B. Smith
Starke
Indiana
Smith
Senate
Republican
Democratic
Warzen
Anti-Saloon League
Rosa
League
Porte County
Local items of note and incidents in the community
Marie Hagehow improves after illness. Maree Kline visits grandmother Mrs Clark in Walkerton. John Polega loses his house by fire caused by a heating stove. Mrs Polega ill in bed and moved to former E J Bowman's home. M C Howell returns to work after a week with the grip. Coldest day so far this year and trains and milk shippers late. Patsy Destaffin visits Laporte. Mrs Scott Iseminger improves after tonsillitis. Mrs S Rogers dies suddenly. family grieving. Mel Gregg involved in an incident at the tower house. Pima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Hagehow
Maree Kline
Walkerton
Clark
John Polega
Polega
E.J. Bowman
M. C. Howell
Patsy Destaffin
Laporte
Scott Iseminger
S. Rogers
Mel Gregg
Tower House
Pima
Prohibition Support Moves After Temperance Talk
Door Village reports Miss Luda Korros of Laporte visiting Miss Ora Young and Robert Evans showing slow recovery. Wesley Keith of Rockford visited his brother Luther, Frank Cook and family from Lacrosse spent Sunday at Seymour. Rev. Everson of Indianapolis delivered a temperance address, prompting letters to Senator Smith of Knox urging Prohibition support. Mrs. W. S. Boyd was admitted to Holy Family hospital. Rev. Krause of Gary began a church meeting series urging attendance.
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Luda Korros
Laporte
Ora Young
Robert Evans
Wesley Keith
Rockford
Luther
Frank Cook
Lacrosse
Seymour
Rev
Everson
Indianapolis
Senator Smith
Knox
Old Indiana
W. S. Boyd
Holy Family Hospital
Krause
Gary
Winter whimsy and local social notes from Quakersdom
The column describes Belief about February weather and a shadow, mentions improved health of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Sarver, and social visits. It records visits by Miss Kate Mason and Miss Maybelle Arndt from Valparaiso, Welton Ehrhardt’s California Cubs tryout, Chris Rotzean’s Sunday visit, Ada Link’s illness, Margaret Weatherhead’s weekend in Valparaiso, Rogers & Link shipping stock to Chicago, and Jacob Herrold’s warm southern location. It notes Welton’s baseball prospects and upcoming training trip.
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S. E. Sarver
Kate Mason
Valparaiso
Larkin Club
Charles Barnard
Maybelle Arndt
Welton Ehrhardt
Beecher, III
Laporte
S. Mason
Welton
Cubs
California
Chris Rotzean
Michigan City
Draves
Ada Link
Margaret Weatherhead
Rogers & Link
Chicago
Jacob Herrold
Burdick Notice of Street Corner Sale Bills Circulation
Mr Coulter and a Warwotk boy from Westville were in Burdick last Thursday distributing sale bills.
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Coulter
Local Notes Roundup of Town Movements and Visits
Mr Clifford the Standard Oil agent was in town last week. Helen Nolan missed last Monday due to a severe cold. Fred Schlundt Pine township trustee was in Burdick last week. F A Gust sells hay by the bale. Ben Egelski from the county line was in town Monday. Joseph Fraley aided after a wreck on the Wabash. James Booker visited Porter and stayed with his mother until Tuesday. Smiley toured Chicago Tuesday. Dr Are treated B L Corey’s baby in Burdick Monday evening for a start of pneumonia. A dance at I C Huffman’s last Saturday drew a large crowd with Albert and William Gierke providing music. Fred Robbins moved to Miller last Friday. Mrs Jack Wocznak went to Chicago to be with daughter Laura Bentzer.
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Clifford
Standard Oil
Helen Nolan
Fred Schlundt
Pine Township
Burdick
F. A. Gust
Ben Egelski
Joseph Fraley
James Booker
Porter
James Smiley
Chicago
Dr. Are
B. L. Corey
I. C
Huffman’s
Fred Robbins
Miller
Jack Wocznak
Laura Bentzer
Westville and Union Mills Clash at Cattron's Hall
Friday’s basketball game at Cattron’s Hall features Westville hosting Union Mills. The Gleam Club meets weekly amid routine notes as Trustee Hannon visits the hot lunch department. Virginia Baird improves after a week of illness, while many pupils are absent. Gertrude and Curtis Hansford leave the Primary room for Summit school. Miss Miller reports enrollment at 32.
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Cattron’s Hall
Westville
Union Mills
Gleen Club
Hannon
Virginia Baird
Gertrude
Curtis Hansford
Summit School
Fire guts parochial school and sisters' house in Chesterton
A Saturday noon fire gutted St Patrick's Catholic parochial school and the adjacent sisters' house in Chesterton. Estimated damage is eight thousand dollars, with the blaze likely from an electric light fault. No pupils were present. insurance covers the loss. Sisters temporarily housed above Nickel's drug store. school to reopen in the church next Monday as debris is cleared and repairs proceed.
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St. Patrick’s Catholic Parochial School
Chesterton
Nickel’s
Fire Bursts Through Haviland Storage and Bank Furnishings
A Friday morning fire gutted the two story brick building at 120 122 East Michigan Street in Michigan City. The blaze started when a frozen carburetor was thawing in a Haviland automobile truck on an elevator platform. The fire destroyed the Haviland Transfer and Storage facility and the Bennett Brothers blacksmith shop, with about 2500 dollars of bank furnishings and other goods lost. Insufficient insurance coverage left the Earl estate and Bennett brothers bearing the loss, with contractors Hoggson Brothers responsible for the bank furnishings replacement. Losses were reported as total with trucks burned and officials in New York notified.
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Michigan City
East Michigan Street
A.F. Earl
Haviland Transfer &Storage Company
Bennett Brothers
Haviland
Haviland Establishment
Michigan City Trust & Savings Company
Earl
Messrs
Bennett
Floyd Haviland
Florida
Hoggson Brothers
Supt
Barnett
New York
M. E. Church Notes on Services and Sermon Topics
The cold wave hampered Sunday services but some members attended. The morning sermon will be The Early Christian Church and the evening message will be Christianity and War. Pastor J. W. A. Kinison invites all to worship.
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M. E
Indicator Invites Readers to Join Its Family
The notice invites readers to become part of the Indicator family, presenting subscription as a path to join and support the paper. It emphasizes belonging and ongoing readership.
Death of Emma Wolfe Rogers Ends Long Local Life
Emma Wolfe Rogers, born August 1858, died at 6 p m after brief illness from embolus and intestinal gangrene. She lived on farms near town, married S E Rogers in 1879, member of Westville Christian church since 1909. Survived by husband, three sisters Elizabeth Bogue Henrietta Gibbons Mary Jane Jerome and brother George Wolfe. one infant son predeceased. Rebekah Lodge 183 S O O F led services with large Odd Fellows attendance. J C Matotte sang two solos. floral tributes profuse.
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E. Ty
Scott
Rebekah’ Lodge
Lodge
Odd Fellows
J. C. Matotte
Rebekah
Emma Wolfe
Levi J
Elizabeth
A. Wolfe
S. E. Rogers
Bernard Rudolph
Hixon Pace
Petro Place
Holy Family
Laporte
Elizabeth Bogue
Henrietta Gibbons
Burdick
Mary Jane Jerome
Pinhook
George Wolfe
Valparaiso
Laporte Seeks 5000 for New Industries
Laporte moves to attract three new factories as the chamber of commerce begins raising 5000 dollars to secure them. Early steps outline the push and funding needs to land the industries.
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Laporte
Chamber of Commerce
Farmers' Institute Dates Set for Laporte and Union Mills
The Farmers' Institute will be held at Laporte on Saturday February 10 and at Union Mills on February 23, with program details to follow.
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He Farmers’ Institute
Laporte
Union Mills
Tragedy at Bass Lake: Two Children Die in House Fire
John W. Scott's home near Bass Lake burns with unknown origin as his two motherless children Letha May four and Oliver H two perish inside. Neighbors and the iron hook rescue effort reveal charred remains and a single grave at Bass Lake cemetery.
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John W. Scott
Basslake
Letha May
Oliver H
Mr. Scott
Matt Scott
Notice of Renewal for Westville Liquor License 1917
Thomas Garwood announces a renewal application to Laporte County Commissioners in March 1917 to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in Westville Indiana. The premises lie on Lot Five, Block Six, Clyburns addition with a 22246 square foot one story building plus additions. The license would allow on premise drinking and card tables in a designated room.
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Westville
New Durham Township
Laporte County
Indiana
United States
Thomas Garwood
Valentine for Heaven Sake
A lighthearted plea asks for a heartfelt note that honors affection while keeping a gentle, respectful tone. The request emphasizes sending a kind message that feels warm and sincere.
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F. J. Pinkerton
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J. Vene Dorland
First National Bank
Jos. P. Fogarty
Julia A. Fogarty
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National Bank
Laporte Starland Building
John W. Rogers
Wendal’s
Frank E. Osborn
LEE & Osborne
Kenneth D. Osborne
Osborne & Osborne
Wm. C. Weir
E. B. Ebbert
Weir & Ebbert
Lemuel Darrow
N. Earl Rowley
Jancis M. Krissa Darrow
Rowley & Tassal Attorneys
Masonic Temple
H. W. Sallwasser
Lincoln Way
Court House
ST. John's
Hotel Rumely
Specht-Finney
Valparatso
New York Central
Pinola
Augustine Bros
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