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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
2
The Indicator C. F. Marrin publisher notes the paper prints Thursdays with local and county focus. It boasts wide readership exceeding county population and aims to raise funds by offering a one year subscription at 31.50. It emphasizes blunt editorials and Republican alignment.
Three Laporte lawyers H W Worden B C Rees and M E Leliter join offices by moving into the Fifth Floor front rooms of the First National Bank building formerly used by the chamber of commerce secretary. No partnership is formed. they merely share office space.
Three bridge contracts were awarded by county commissioners on Thursday morning. The Kreuger bridge goes to H A Wilhelm for 1074 dollars, the Mahler bridge to Arthur Taylor and Co for 669 dollars, and the Marks bridge to Cook Brothers for 796 dollars. Bids were advertised for the Moran road in Michigan township but none were received.
Herbert F. Moeller paymaster at Advance-Rumely Co. reported his Oldsmobile roadster stolen Wednesday from in front of the Springbrook park entrance in South Bend. The car was later seen at Heald's garage in Laporte where five gallons of gasoline were purchased before the thief reportedly drove south on Clay Street. Police were notified.
Chief Norris re inaugurates the motorcycle cop patrol to enforce traffic laws in Laporte. Sergeant Schroeder is assigned to monitor streets and deter violations in residential areas after months of lax compliance.
W J Boniface of Union Mills reports his two sons, formerly with the 369th Aero squadron, arrived in New York aboard the U S Tiger. They left Union Mills in November 1917, served in San Antonio and Waco Texas, then England in February 1918 with the Royal Air Service, and later France with the U S 8 Air Service.
Mr and Mrs Richard Sabinski of Chesterton went to Michigan City June 11 last year to attend Hagenhbeck Wallace circus. Their Buick nearby was stolen but found last week in a Chicago garage after police notified them for identification.
The Indiana branch of the American Legion adopted resolutions denouncing Mayor Fred C. Miller of Michigan City for alleged acts attacking royal ity and patriotism and criticizing aliens who surrendered citizenship to avoid military service. The body voted to join the Legion, adopted a nonpartisan state constitution, filed Articles of Incorporation, and elected Judge Raymond S. Springer of Connersville as president.
The final chapter in the Pepple divorce was written Friday in Judge Crumpacker’s court. After a prior limited divorce attempt two years ago the couple settled property, with Mrs Pepple receiving about 10000 dollars. Judge Crumpacker granted the final divorce in the superior court at Michigan City.
Gov. Goodrich announced Maurice C. Shelton of Rochester resigns from the Indiana State Prison board to become secretary of the subcommittee for the state housed institutions. John L. Moorman of Knox was named to fill Shelton’s unexpired term as prison trustee with a four year term to Feb. 2, 1922.
The Indiana state board of tax commissioners finished revaluing public service corporations. Nationwide gains are reported with property assessments jumping from about 295 million to roughly 816 million dollars. Increases vary by locality, with Laporte Telephone Co among those rising notably.
The ER Bae 808. C. B. & N. I. Ry. Co. and Co. lL. S &. B. see assessments jump to 3,163,305 from prior figures. The L. E. & Ww. valuation is trebled, as are most steam roads. Tax officials say higher valuations will reduce tax rates, yielding only a small rise in actual taxes paid.
Mary Panty sued former Idle Hour Theatre owners Martin Panty Pete Benekos and James Vine for unpaid orchestra wages and a diamond ring. Judge Gallaher overruled a reversal motion and awarded Panty 870 dollars plus interest totaling 934 dollars. The case, long in court, notes the defendants as Garden Theater proprietors and prominent Greek town figures in Michigan City.
Michigan City News details Frank Williams a former high school boy wounded at Medah Ferme France receiving the Croix de Guerre from the French government and a palm leaf decoration. He also holds the Distinguished Service Cross and earned citations from Pershing and Petain for his service as a dispatch runner. He was wounded, evacuated to a French hospital, and returned to the United States weeks ago.
Mrs. Gerritt S. VanDuesen died at her Michigan City residence. Born Sept 28 1852 at the Couden homestead near Spring and Fourth streets, she was educated locally then Albion College. She married Gerritt VanDuesen in 1881. survived by husband, daughter Grace Hutchinson, brother Admiral Couden, and two grandchildren. Admiral Couden visited last month.
Mrs Jennie T Nye widow of former Indiana lieutenant governor Mortimer Nye dies at Holy Family hospital La Porte after weeks of illness. Born 1849 to Dr and Mrs Daniel Meeker she led the Hastern Stars of Indiana as grand matron in 1896 and lived with daughter Mrs Philo Doran. Funeral at the Doran home and private burial at Pine Lake cemetery.
A local home talent cast presents a stage piece titled The Blosoming of Mary Ann at Cattron Hall on June 25. The brief show spotlights community performers in a small venue.
Unusual preparation is underway for the drama The Blossoming of Mary Ann at Cattron hall on June 25. Bills and programs will be available next week as part of the promotion. Arsenate of lead and related supplies are advertised by Westville Hardware Co and Perfection Oil stores. Westville Hardware Co claims to supply the items now.
Sweet potatoes tomato cabbage and pepper plants offered by Frank Cottrell two doors north of the cold storage Westville.
When anyone has any dead stock or hides to sell call Michigan City Exchange at phone No. 41 for prompt attention.
Leavenworth Times reports Col. William A. Shunk, post commander, ordered to an Atlantic coast station in the east. He and Mrs. Shunk to depart June 5 or 6, visit his Indiana mother en route, and leave a city he has greatly aided. A strong advocate for Army Service Schools, Shunk helped train troops and organize regiments. He is an 1879 West Point graduate and veteran of Spain’s war. Indiana highway plans for a Gary to Michigan City link are set for Indiana Dunes Highway construction approval, with a 100 foot right of way and 40 foot concrete roadway, following the old Detroit and Chicago stage route.
Otis and Mrs. Yeager with son visit in Owensville at C. B. Pratt's home. Chester Fausch departs for Fort Sill after a 30 day furlough. Bert Mazurkiewicz family and others travel to South Bend. Many locals return from Camp Grant and overseas service. Transfers include Raymond Rotzien to Laporte and Orval Fausch taking a bill clerk post in Michigan City.
Game wardens R D Fleming George Wyatt Wayne Tucker and Harry Walker arrested Edward Liggett Boomer Liggett Welcome Knowlton William Ruff and John Lindsey Jr near Thomastown on the Kankakee river at 1 am Saturday. They were arraigned and fined five dollars plus costs totaling 28 dollars each, with a pledge not to spear fish again.
Farmers should take the trouble to note the spreader announcement of the Westville Hardware Co. elsewhere in these columns.
Boston Store promotes hot weather dresses as Westville residents seek cool clothing options. Advertisers urge customers to visit the Boston Store Co for seasonal apparel and bargains.
Report from Laporte County details a hillside locust swarm at the Rupel farm south of La Porte with billions of pests feeding on trees and vegetation. County Agent Buechner notes the larvae can lie underground for seventeen years and that control relies on removing infested twigs and encouraging natural predators.
Reports say peat insects are appearing in Wells Hanoak and Shelby counties with damage to clover alfalfa and corn. Potential controls include poison bran bait and large hopper dozers that drag over fields to trap hopping insects.
Peter Tom, slayer of Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Hiligas of Mishawaka, was found guilty by a St. Joseph county jury of first degree murder in a passion incident. Sentenced to life imprisonment, he will be taken to Michigan City prison in a few days. The victims were sisters of Mrs. Walter Tennant of Lanotte, a trial witness.
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