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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
2
Publisher Ebtered at the Westville post office notes reader reach and county focus. The paper is a Republican weekly with strong home town content and sharp opinion pieces. Subscription rates are set at two dollars per year until further notice.
Paul Hannon, census man for New Durham township, struggles in deep snow to tally Westville's 408 residents. The note suggests many citizens and the cemetery may be overlooked, while considering a resident pastor for Westville Otis.
On January 13 the local Lutheran church held its annual business meeting. The treasurer's report was presented and officers were elected, with Mr. Albert Rutz re-elected as trustee and Mr. John Aug- (name cut off) continuing in his role.
Fabian Matotte aged five summers celebrated a birthday with a cake from his daughter in law Mrs J C Matotte Fabian noted as a romancer but a man of probity. The piece recalls his early stage years and hints at his lively character as he moves toward adulthood in the town.
Mr and Mrs M C Lick D Flyon O A Shank and Louis Vanslow depart Friday for a two weeks excursion to southwestern Texas. They join the main party in Chicago where a special train will convey the prospective land buyers for the round trip. The trip is advertised to cover a...
A Westville party under Editor and Mrs. I. D. Young plans a 4000 mile round trip at $25 including entertainment. Flynn and Skunk, timid about travel, are reassured by locals who fear the dangers of distant lands. The group vows to keep the community informed of their experiences.
The piece evokes a harsh winter with icy snow, stark trees, and a bright sun turning a gray world to dazzling light. It mentions mail piled with debts and a holiday mood with bells, children, and cheerful notes from several readers or correspondents across various places.
About 100 residents attended a community dance at the town hall last evening. A note announced a follow up event in two weeks.
A bond of goodwill issued by the Michigan City Chamber of Commerce is described as a non traded but valuable social instrument for Laporte county. The bond carries coupons representing city industries and symbolizes communal trust rather than monetary exchange. The piece notes pride in the city as a lifelong playground and hints at personal ties to Indiana's lake port.
Mrs. Phillip Hilbert of Michigan City visits her parents Charles Rotzein and wife. Miss Hlorence Blessing spends the week end in LaPorte with her brother Arthur and family. Miss Martha Kuiola of Michigan City visits her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Kniola on Sunday.
Funeral services for Fred Messer were conducted Saturday in the Lutheran church of Westville with Rev. O A Sauer officiating. Messer born March 22 1870 was the eldest of ten children and survived by five brothers and two sisters. He died January 15 at Fort Wayne Indiana after tuberculosis of the bone and tubercular meningitis following an operation. He leaves a widow Frieda Messer. Messer once ran a store at Suman near the B and O four miles west before moving to Nappanee where his family were well known. His mother died less than a year ago.
Mr and Mrs George Clough spent the weekend with Mrs Cloughs parents Mr and Mrs W Gondere at Springfield. L W Zahra has returned home after spending several days last week.
Sol Replogie and Frank Anderson family suffer bad colds while Mrs C H Miller recovers in Michigan City hospital. Wm Lieke and Jack Wocznak make small property moves. Burdick and Chesterton properties change hands for 4000 and 5000. Town discussions include a cattle yard with a scale.
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