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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1904
Page
4
Local notice from Westville Indiana detailing newspaper posting as second class matter and weekly Thursday publication. Includes advertising rates advance payments and obituary pricing with deadlines for submissions by Wednesday noon and references to professional cards and poetry rates.
A lengthy column mocks Democratic editors at the state capital for lacking a platform and conviction. It recalls how Ground Hog Day was established by an Indiana legislature to mark February 2 and notes local race intrigues for county treasurer and clerk offices amid a mix of local gossip and social notices.
Governor Durbin hints at an extra session only if the Democratic apportionment of 1893 is blocked. The supreme court may strike down the 1903 and 1897 maps, prompting further political maneuvering. Dr. J N Hurty returns from Baltimore advocating authority for an open air sanitarium, citing Massachusetts cure rates. Valentine’s Day notes encourage kind messages.
Michigan City saloon keepers face a turning point as reform-minded police superintendent asserts control. J. F. Gallaher, representing a local company, recently visited Wayne County Kentucky to pursue a strike in the saloon trade. James is described as a capable judge.
Grace Koedyker files suit in Michigan City Superior Court seeking 20000 from Chicago and Erle Rv for killing her husband Garrett on Highlands Jan 1 1902. The Laporte Michigan City interurban line is out of service after a blizzard, with manager Burns reportedly ill and local editor humorously skeptical of Bedford murder rumors.
William H. Darman of Valparaiso Indiana declares Carrie left his home without cause and warns no sale or charges on his account. He will not pay any bills contracted by her dated January 21 1904.
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