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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1915
Page
2
Westville Indiana publication notes rising rail dispute and public sentiment toward railroad fairness. It argues for balance between transportation needs and public access, praising regional figures like Fred Henoch while urging calmer civic action and caution against further agitation.
Orme Talmadge of Westville has been offered and accepted the presidency and general managership of the Southern Traction and the Hammond Waiting & East Chicago lines. The Daily Calumet lauds him as a self made traction engineer who improved local service south of 63rd street and will base his office at 88th street and Vincennes avenue. Smallpox cases near Wheeler prompt quarantine and school vaccination orders with disinfecting of Wheeler school.
The Winona assembly at Warsaw carries a debt of 900000 dollars and has been a chronic loss. Readers are urged to seek a practical solution, with a wry remark that a sharp store owner could help resolve the troubles swiftly.
J H Allison has laid brick and mud walls while tending a Coburg farm and planning cattle stock. Patsy Cornelius, a barber turned plasterer, remains busy at George Hartman’s project since last September, balancing work with family life. Tom Garwood Jr and wife celebrated their seventh anniversary with a large town hall gathering and festive hospitality.
Article notes the La Porte poultry show yesterday attracted at least 700 fowls in attendance with hopes for continued activity and extension of exhibits.
On Friday January 8 Otis residents enjoyed two social afternoons and evenings. The Larkin club hosted a tea at Mr and Mrs Charles Pratt with Westville guests Mesdames Shunk and Augustine, while Mr and Mrs H E Dorsey hosted a surprise gathering for friends and neighbors including a birthday anniversary for Mrs Dorsey. The events left attendees feeling rejuvenated and joyful.
George Cites, 83, longtime Clinton township resident, died at the Bremer home after a paralytic stroke. Funeral held at Bremer residence with Dr. Bassett delivering the sermon. burial in Westville cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs Bremer and five sons, including Emory G., county commissioner-elect. The obituary notes his respected citizen status and industrious life.
Insurance notice from Warren P. Fogle agent in Laporte Indiana offers coverage against windstorm fire and lightning on the old continental corner call or write for terms and details.
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