Officeseekers Take Offices in Coming Year
A list of local elected officials and successors in Michigan City and surrounding areas. Treasurer-elect John Line and Prosecutor-elect N. E. Rowley delay taking office a year. Sheriff-elect W. E. Anstis will serve as high official. Deputy George West and others will assume duties. County officials including Dunn as surveyor, Peterson as assessor, Leeds as coroner, and commissioners Han gon and Cites will continue, with three new at large council members and several district councilmen taking seats in January. Congressman Hickey’s term starts March 4. Southard and Tuthill move to state legislature January 9. Crumpacker begins a second term January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iting
Prince Meany
John
N. EB. Rowley
Sherif
W. E. Anstisa
Hig
Michigan City
George I. ‘Weat
Frank Fosdick
Laporte
Kimblé
W. W. Spore
Wietiin
Dunn
H. M. Miles
Peterson
Daniel ‘Grover
R. Leeds
Hteude County
Robert Hangon
E.G. Cites
Chas
Croupe
W. Lower
W. J.feall
Trustees Get Raise and They Deserve It
Township trustees in Laporte county and across Indiana will gain higher incomes under the 1917 law now in effect. Re elected trustees see larger salaries while new appointees enter with clearer pay, clerical allowances, and office rents. Salary scales vary by class and township size, with Laporte Class Five at 1200 dollars plus allowances and Class Ten at 450 dollars plus expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte County
K Hatusheer
Strait
State Board of Accounts
Laporte
Center
Michigan
Balsar Crane
Harry C. Chnning
Lake
Cass
New
Durham
Kankakee
Dewey
Hanna
Pleasant
Clinton
Coolspring
Wills
Noble
Scipio
Washington
Springfield
Lincoln
Galena
Hudgon
Johnson
Union
Drainage petition outlines path through several land parcels
The petition by Julea Tuite Hill and attorney D A Glasscott seeks a public drainage project starting at the Monon railroad tracks and extending east through sections 8 and 9 to the creek on land owned by Chas Lagemann. It would run an 8 foot deep ditch with a bottom 3 to 4 feet wide affecting lands of Frank Pizarek Henry Schauburg Mrs Minnie Lenschow William Fisher William Haviland and Charles Kintzele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julea
Tuite Hill
Chas. Lagemann
Frank _Pizarek
Henry Schauburg
Prominent Laporte Man Dies at 59 in Laporte
Joseph J. Rumely of Laporte dies after a lingering cancer illness. He would have turned 60 January 26. Survived by widow Margaret Zimmerman, nine children including Dr. E A Rumely of New York and Joseph W Rumely, and many siblings. Funeral held at St. Josephs church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Rumely
Laporte
Edward A. Rumely
Meinrad Rumely
Rumely
Erie
Christine Kreidler
Notre Dame
Margaret Zimmerman
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Local residents visit, family travel around Christmas
Mrs Sackman of Chesterton visits her daughter and new grandchild. Fred Snyder and children from Chicago stay with relatives. White Pigeon and Chesterton relatives visit, plus Susan Bellows, Kreisel, Curran and Darby attend gatherings. The town notes Christmas travel, school reopenings and Red Cross roll call completion.
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Sackman
Chesterton
Reynolds
Fred Snyder
Robert
Marion
Chicago
Michigan City
Edd Drumhiller
White Pigeon
Mich
Lester Bellows
Arthur Seets
Detroit
Elizabeth Phelps
Sycamore
Ill
Ned Blanchard
Otho
Laporte
Warren. W. Kreisel
Amn- Arbor
Chancy~ Frame
Otto
S .At
Ben
Laura Witte
Harriett Rottein
Ruth Curran
Red Cross
Tours
Social News from La Porte and Nearby Towns
Miss Elsie Schmidt visits Mrs Charles Boss near Springville. Mr and Mrs A J Zahrn and family dine with Jobin Sefal. Gertrude Selkirk weekends with Arthur in Logansport. Charles Westphal of Gary visits his sister Mrs John Richter. Florence Blessing spends New Year with Bettie Sheviak Wanatah. Deutscher family dines with Zahra. Lulu Helms stays with grandmother then Michigan City parents. Blessing and Snyder men hunt Kankakee river for rabbits. Alma Snyder returns to South Bend after flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Selkirk
Arthur
Logansport
Charles Westphal
Gary
John Richter
Florence Blessing
Bettie Sheviak
Wanatah
Joseph Deutscher
Albert Zahra
Lulu Helms
Fred Helms
Michigan ‘City
Leo and
Milton Blessing
Henry
George Snyder
Kankakee River
Alma Snyder
South Bend
Local Notes From County Line Community
W C Hackett returns home after three weeks on Valparaiso jury duty. News includes moves into new homes, arrivals from France and Camp Taylor, and Red Cross drives. Funeral notice for Martin Boothe recounts his life and service. extended family updates from Chesterton, Gary, and Michigan City.
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W. C. Hackett
Valparaiso
Hackett
Chicago
Henry Storms
Storms
Ray Leets
Leets
France
Joe Egelski
Camp Taylor
Hegilski
Ruth Curran
Otis
Red Cross
New Durham Township
Grace Frame
Pine Township
Paul Vincent
Egilski
Tresia Beshinski
Chesterton
Joseph Pliska
Josephine
Alfred Kemper
James Smiley
Gary
C. B. Reynolds
Alice Elizabeth
P. H. Shoemaker
Eight Square
Westville
He. C- Wolford
Michigan City
Martin Boothe
Martin Arthur Boothe
Martin N
Alice Boothe
Martin
Winship
Boothe
Oak Ridge Farm
Everett
Carver
Sanitary Dairy Co
St. Anthony’s ‘Hospital
James Friday
Carrie Boothe
Lome
Carrie
Wolford
Dear One at Home From a Soldier in Harm’s Way
A wartime letter to a loved one describes preparation for service and steadfast resolve. The writer vows self denial, energy, and support for those in need, promising to stay busy in the “great machine of mercy” while sharing hope for a safe return.
Red Cross Canteens Fuel Soldiers With Hot Coffee and Sandwiches
A young American aviator writes of Red Cross canteens serving hot coffee and sandwiches to soldiers on long journeys. He notes canteens provide comfort during rough rail travel, boosting morale and courage, even described as a "cupful" of renewed courage.
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Ting
Red Cross
Princeton University
How Much Booze Does Law Allow Indiana Debate
The Indiana prohibition law sparks debate over possession limits of beer and whiskey. Reports note interpretations vary with claims of a one gallon and twelve quarts provision, and a Michigan City man fined for public intoxication after a small liquor quantity. Local social notes list visitors from Hammond and Westville and plans to travel to Florida for winter.
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Indiana
Michigan City
Joseph Jautreck
Laporte
Anti-Saloon League of
Kunkel
Michigan City News
Samuel Haus
Meta
Hammond
W.L. Dodd
Wesley Lewis
Ernestine
LeRoy Lewis
Westville
Bramhall
Chicago
A. Kieffer
Will’ Shafering
Florida
Liquor transport cases face heavier penalties in January
Indianapolis December 19 Judge A B Anderson said the next federal grand jury session in January will likely see stricter outcomes. He noted nearly a hundred liquor transport cases during the current term, applying jail terms of 90 days and fines up to 100 dollars when liquor was brought into the state for commercial use, and lighter penalties when for personal use. He warned the forthcoming batch may cost more for defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Federal Grand ‘Jury
A.B. Anderson
Anderson
Church officiants and pallbearers named in local rites
The notice lists attendees at a funeral service with names including Arthur, Terry, Frank Holland, Carter, Charles Lenschow and pallbearers led by Max Glove in a formal church ceremony.
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MBS
Ane
Aab
Pallbearers
Max Glove
Arthur
Terry
Frank’ Holland
Carter
Charles Lenschow i
Nothing Like It From Gary Letter Feels Like Home
J Reed writes from Gary expressing longing for the Indicator and noting the publication’s absence feels like a letter from home, a comforting link awaiting arrival. The informal note conveys homesickness and anticipation for the next issue’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Reed
Gary
Huns Report From DeSart North Dakota Chronicle
A brief item notes R. R. Reed in DeSart North Dakota mails documents dated Oct 31. It mentions enemy forces described as Huns howling yet not whipped and facing eventual needs. It states good boys are taken but most will return.
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R. R. Reed
DeSart
North Dakota
Naughty but Nice Greeting From Mrs Street
Mrs R W Street of Chicago sends greetings to Indicator readers and force with well wishes for the New Year. She praises the paper though mocks editorials about the president. She notes her husband and fellow Republicans share the same sentiment and humor.
Letter from Mrs. E Ansley from Long Beach Cal Dec 13 1
Personal letter from Mrs. E Ansley in Long Beach Cal dated December 13 describes influenza deaths in Los Angeles schools closing again, her illness, warmth for home, and anticipation of letters from home and spring returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Ansley
Long Beach
Cal
Homer
Westville
John
Azid
Mecca
He's Married Now
Bennett OL born December 12, 1918 writes to Martin noting winter weather. He comments on the paper and mentions shared experiences with cold conditions and sun breaking through amid routine readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Martin
Subscriptions Grow as Readers Send Warm Wishes
The weekly quota from thousands of readers arrives with glad sound and hearty wishes. Names listed include Truman Scott of Dayton Michigan City residents and others across Michigan City Westville Hammond Alicia and Ok anagan. Several members join and extend subscriptions for themselves and relatives including Mrs Sarah Robinson at the Lafayette home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman Scott
Dayton
M. Y
George Blessing
Michigan City
H. Ruggles
Ambrose Yorkey
W. E. Iseminger
Oacoma
Hammond
Ind
Indiana opposes Tuesburg ditch project over Kankakee lands
Indiana fights the proposed Tuesburg ditch plan arguing 25 000 acres along the Kankakee would be ruined. Senator Oscar R Smith of Knox leads the attorney general office challenge while Indiana sues for 25 000 in damages and Chistensen of English Lake seeks 20 000. Legal costs already total 30 000 to 35 000.
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Indiana
Tuesburg
Commissionery File
Kankakee
Oscar R. Smith
Knox
Attorney General’s. Office
Co.chistensen
English Lake
Yellow Rivers
Williams Ditch
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Herrold
Mr and Mrs W C Herrold express appreciation to the many kind friends who helped them bear their bereavement. Loving sympathy and thoughtful attentions will be treasured.
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W.C. Herrold
Acknowledging Neighbors After Gladys Death
A grateful note thanks neighbors and friends for kindness and help after Gladys passed away. The visiting nurse at Laporte provided valued care, and the community’s thoughtful actions eased the family burden during and after the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys
Laporte
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Blpert
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Optometrist
Ptician
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