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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
2
The notice outlines advertising rates and terms including 81.00 in advance and reasonable rates on application. It also lists obituary and professional card charges, with copy must reach the office by Wednesday noon for publication. Readers are urged to note advertisements are placed for perusal.
Annie Rudolph 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Rudolph, fled a stranger who tried to seize her while walking home from Otis. A force from the Air Line project workers appeared and the man fled into fields. Her father searched with a horse and buggy but the suspect vanished. He suspects a man of medium build with black hair in a white shirt and dark suit.
Mr and Mrs Albert Bauer hosted a dinner Sunday May 28 at their home in honor of Mr and Mrs Otto Rozean recent newlyweds The guest list included Minnie Vanselow sister of the bride and many relatives and friends from Chicago Michigan City and local towns with gifts noted for the couple.
Theodore Behrens a missing poorhouse inmate in Michigan City has threatened to cut his throat and end it all. He has lived a miserable life since becoming blind after a blow to the face and has run away from the asylum following family efforts to help.
Mrs. Clara M Hess files a court petition in Judge Gallaher's court concerning the Abram G Standiford estate dating to 1894. The will left all property to the widow for life with remainder to the daughter, the petitioner. The widow is described as about 80 years old and long involved in business.
Articles of incorporation filed for the Indianapolis Chicago Meridian railway with $100000 capital. Plan to build a electric line through multiple counties linking Sheridan to Indianapolis. Directors named for the first year include John C. Billheimer and Jon A. Shafer. Principal office in Indianapolis.
A jumble of local items reports court appointments, trustees re elected, school praise, a women’s orchestra concert at the Vaudette theatre, a fire caused by a picture machine, oil prospecting near Rolls Poulton and New Carlisle, and upcoming Postal Telegraph improvements in the era around Valparaiso and surrounding towns.
Westville patrons prepare for a massive Barnum and Bailey show on Saturday June 17. The circus debuts an investment valued at 3 200 000 dollars featuring a three mile parade, a world class menagerie led by a unique baby giraffe, 400 artists from 32 nations, 50 clowns and numerous European acts. The spectacle spans fourteen acres with extensive tents and a full industrial array including shops and a private police force.
Miss Laura Poston of Westville and Martin Bachman of Laporte were married recently at the parsonage of the German Lutheran church. They plan to establish a home on Fox Street.
Snprana Tea Co offers hot weather specials including 3 and 4 gallon jars with or without covers and drinking glasses at various prices. Panch sets and water sets are also advertised at the 707 Mam St Larorte location.
Office of Gaylord Jessup trustee of New Durham Township invites bids for a 10 bay addition to the Westvilla Shock building and repairs per plans. Bids due in the Trustee's office by noon June 26 1911. Plans on file at Weatville Indiana.
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