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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
2
The Indicator is a Westville Indiana weekly newspaper with Republican alignment. It boasts a readership exceeding fifty thousand in the county and focuses on home and county affairs while occasionally wading into broader topics. Subscription price is two dollars per year.
The writer Charley Martin signals a possible Republican bid for county clerk. He notes past praise from a two year-ago auditor race and plans to meet voters before the primary, arguing a newspaper man can offer court and county bar guidance. He signs as C. E. for now.
Michigan City farmers set January 21-22 for a short course with instructors from the agricultural field. The event is backed by the Chamber of Commerce and its secretary Mr. Greenebaum, promising strong local support and a warm welcome for farmer friends.
A year ago the Rotary Club of Michigan City engaged in bean cultivation by proxy. The quiet effort aimed to gather valuable information found by the patriotic society. Some callouses from that period may still be visible as a faint trace of the activity.
Sheriff Anstiss received a gold star and a quarter carat diamond from Mrs Anstiss, presented by Philo Q Doran at the courthouse. The gift is valued at 250 dollars and is described as a highly prized possession.
South America trips noted among sales of shows and other lots to various states. Clipper Girl owned by Roy Schurr sold for 3300 dollars as the top bid. Crimson Lady went for 1000, Imp. Sher bourne Waterloo 1175, Imp. Maggie 923, Maxwelton Ajax 2000 all to Schurr. Princess Clara sold for 325 to D. S. Myers.
About 100 farmers from Westville area met at the town hall to report progress on selling stock for an elevator and farming supplies. Nearly 9,000 dollars was secured, with over a thousand raised at the meeting.
A survey of La Porte Telephone Co property by an Indianapolis engineer shows value over half a million dollars and a filing with the Public Service Commission of Indiana includes revenue figures and a petition to raise rates. The company seeks 50 cents more on business lines and 25 cents on residence lines though Westville and other town privileges remain unaffected. With over 5100 phones in use and an estimated 20000 daily calls, higher costs for construction materials and payroll drive the request to fund expansion.
The shorthorn sale at the fair on Saturday drew four auctioneers and ample bidders. About $20,075 changed hands across 53 lots, averaging $378.77 per lot, roughly half the expected average per J. C. Travis, the clerk. Purebreds from D. S. Myers Roy Schurr Travis Watson and others sold well.
Robert S. Moore of Michigan City was appointed county attorney by the commissioners. The retiring Doran departs with a creditable record, while Moore’s industry and talent earn public recognition from the county.
The board reappointed E. J. Reynolds superintendent of roads, Herman Ehmke drainage commissioner, James Glasgow court house janitor in Laporte, and Charles Range court house janitor in Michigan City. All succeed themselves in their posts.
A compact teaser notes daily 7 30 pm special meetings at the Methodist church to help solve problems and includes a Sunday night funeral of an old pioneer as part of the notice.
The Indicator notes steady renewals and new names arriving this week. Names listed include A. M. Petro of Topeka Kansas Mrs. M. Thomas of Mt. Pulaski Illinois J. B. E. Ailkert O L Small John Arndt Mrs. Jos Dolman John Augustine and George Gibbons of Westville.
Westville Chapter, O E S conferred their degrees on two candidates Friday evening. The newly elected officers acquitted themselves with promise for the coming year. After the work, those present were invited to the banquet room where the officers hosted refreshments.
Lucile Witte is recovering after a two week bout with tonsillitis. Helen Grimp of Chicago visited here with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Grimp. Orval Faush and wife traveled to La Porte Saturday and returned Sunday. Raymond Rotzein and wife of La Porte visited their parents Sunday. Mrs Otho Dorsey and daughter Mary Jane and Elmo Dorsey of La Porte spent Sunday with Mrs Anna Dorsey. L C Snyder returned from Chicago where his wife is a patient at Michael Reese hospital. Miss Marguerite Curran is the attending nurse and Mr Snyder says she is doing well. Wm Pratt arrived home Monday and has resumed his old po-
A third trick operator resumes duties following an absence of two and a half years, most of which was spent in Siberia, and reclaims position amid ongoing station transitions.
Farmers filled ice houses at Sibbrell pond and Frame School resumes after a two week vacation. Grace Frame taught and Warren Frame returns to Elkheart for school. Alf McCarty and Ora Tennis visit. Walter Goodwin goes to Whiting. Wolford and Egilski work in Gary. measles illness in Egilski family. Richard Frame underwent mastoid operation at Michigan City Hospital on New Year’s Day. Relatives of Ch Selkirk improve in the sanitorium. Pvt John B. Wolford mails greetings from Coblenz Germany. L B Frame receives apples from Walter Clubb who travels western states and Alaska. Margaret Pomerinski takes Michigan City work. Mrs Smiley and son Alfred James visit Gary. Florence Kemper joins. Henry Storm entertains Arthur Leets in Michigan City. Roy Leets visits Normesville with Amel Rotzeia. Frames drive to Chicago to see Ed Lowdin.
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