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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1920
Page
2
A county weekly notes it is mailed as second class matter from Westville Indiana and published Thursdays when not delayed. It claims a large readership, mainly within the county, and pledges home and county affairs coverage with occasional broader topics. Subscriptions are set at $2.00 per year.
The Laporte Telephone Co. urges patrons to support improved service at the Westville exchange. It seeks high grade young ladies to fill operator positions, promises wholesome surroundings and advancement, and plans a new building to house the exchange, elevating the operator role and inviting community help.
Miss Leona Windle died February 3, 1920, at her sister’s home in Wanatah after nine years of ill health. Born February 12, 1851 in Westville, she was the widow of Simeon R. Tuley who died in 1883. She leaves a son, L. L. Tuley.
Mrs. Helen Merrill Andrew wife of Abram Pratt Andrew of Laporte died Tuesday afternoon at home after a brief pneumonia illness. Born October 4 1850 in Munson Grange County Ohio she moved to Laporte at age eleven with her parents Captain Andrew returning from Civil War service. Survived by husband a son A P Andrew Jr and daughter Mrs Helen Patch three children died in infancy Funeral at the home Friday morning.
John G Mott died at his home in Highland Park Illinois. A former Michigan City resident he donated a wooded tract for park use and contributed to the community. Born January 23 1843 in Knox County Ohio he grew up in Auburn Indiana and moved to Michigan City in 1874 joining Win terbotham and Sons with his wife Rue Winterbotham. A son and daughter survive.
Thomas H. Boyd died at his Laporte home Saturday after years of ill health. Born April 28 1844 in Fort Wayne Indiana he served in the 63rd Indiana during the Civil War. He ran drug stores in LaPorte and Utica Mills before retiring in 1914. Survived by two sons Allen L. and Homer G. and his wives Jennie P. Allen and Martha J. Hall. Active in Knights of the Maccabees and the Methodist church he was a Republican and a trustee of Pine Lake cemetery. Burial at Pine Lake cemetery followed a Monday funeral.
A blaze at W F Medaris pool hall in Westville was checked in minutes by the local fire department. The building was damaged with contents dumped into the street. Medaris plans to reopen by the weekend. A rear pump thawing caused additional minor flare ups as townsfolk report a cold day and frigid conditions.
For sale sorghum molasses at 1.50 and 2.00 per gallon. Also 25 or 30 maple and beach tops available at a bargain. Advertised by O. A. Shunk.
FOR RENT. Good corn oats and millet land for rent. G. M. Gillette Coburg. Address Westville Ind R R 1 Phone 7702 Westville.
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