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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
3
Local notes report plans for Westville Field Day with two days of festivities on August 12 and 13. Major Maxwell leads preparations to showcase spectacles and entertainment. Proceeds support the Westville girls' band maintenance fund.
Michael Kukowski seeks to take over Peter Geisen s license after losing before commissioners favoring remonstrators He files a change of venue from Judge Gallaher s court claiming a fair trial in Porter county is impossible Darrow and Rowley represent him in the case Bring the matter to Valparaiso Vidette for coverage
Emory spoke of a calf at his farm south of town that is a polled red newborn about ten days old. The animal appears healthy with a long life ahead, its mother a two year old, and its birth story includes initial presumed death before the calf was consoled by its mother.
Complaint filed Sunday by Chas Brown charges Guy Johnson with speeding and the case before Justice Ikerd Tuesday. Johnson, represented by Osborn of Laporte, seeks transfer to Justice Kerr for Friday hearing. Vivid local reaction claims potential persecution of a well regarded young man and hints at broader bias against enforcement.
Aaron Clem Moore of Laporte sued Lake Shore Rail Road after a December Tipton Street crossing accident left him without both legs. The case, tried in Porter county, ended in a hung jury and was settled later by agreement with the railroad paying $4000.
The Chicago steamboat tragedy dampened public mood and disrupted a large excursion planned for Michigan City. Hotels, restaurants, and businesses expected strong spring trade, with anticipated spending around $25,000, while overstock losses on perishables threaten hundreds of dollars in losses.
Notice reads buy binder and twine at Howell's. Mentions Oswald testing eyes and a landline at 605 Franklin Street Michigan City with phone 763.
The notices detail deaths and tributes for Joseph Rectenwall and Josie Koontz. Rectenwall, a Porter county resident since 1900, leaves a large family, Odd Fellows membership, and funeral arrangements in Jackson Center with burial at Valparaiso cemetery. Koontz, born 1868 in LaPorte county, died at Holy Family hospital. funeral at her home with E T Scott officiating and burial in the local area.
Obituary thanks friends for support after wife’s death. Rescue reports from the Eastland include Mrs Sallwasser saved while husband presumed lost. Herman W. Sallwasser formerly served as Laporte councilman. Morris Dempsey, 18, of Laporte, saved himself by leaping to a tug. Federal agents plan to scrutinize Laporte county picnics for liquor sales with a $25 retail license in play. Birth announced for Mary Virginia Williams, 10 pounds 9 ounces, to Mr and Mrs A C Williams of Chicago July 27. Mrs S A Wight visiting Chicago Heights at A C Williams home.
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