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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1920
Page
3
ATTENTION FARMERS TO SERVICE promotes reliable farm implements for the community. The firm highlights its experience in selecting top lines tailored to local needs, promising years of satisfactory service with minimal upkeep costs.
Mrs. Jennie Bhrmer visited her sister Mrs. Exerson Reynolds in Chief Michigan yesterday. The note also records Mrs. Elizabeth Henton's ongoing stomach trouble and exhaustion, highlighting her as a pioneer citizen despite recent illness. William Bundy recovered from a sciatic rheumatic attack after care at O. M. Coulter home. Mrs. Dunes remains unable to sit up.
A detachment from the First Army division arrived at Michigac City the first of the week and have opened recruiting stations over the county. Corp. Rebt. Owens of Cantrellsburg Ky is stationed in Westville.
A visit by Supervisor Ais Taylor to Laporte on Saturday exposed final steps on the district census shipment. Taylor reported swift progress, delivering the census returns in record time.
Witnesses from county and state officials discussed the new tax due and possible reassessment. Officials noted the assessment may rise and the plan could be changed, with a forthcoming decision on whether to raise rates by another 90 dollars in the spring.
Names listed for jury duty include Marta teria of Gates, Crumpecker presiding, Grang, Biles, Goodall, Rey, Gell, Goldin, and others from towns such as Mawin Arpistraty Reipio and Garo, with jurors from Springfield Wau Ai Baker Warner and Michigan City among those summoned. Dates and locations unclear due to damaged text but indicate a regional jury assembly.
The report details a sharp fall in cattle prices hitting farmers hard. J C Loomis and Dr L Crumpacker shipped cattle Thursday with Loomis estimating a $1500 loss, while Crumpacker bought two yearlings last spring and expects gains from heavier stock after market rebound. A V Rogers plans to hold cattle for the next rally.
Two lives lost when railroad workman James Brent Lucas died at a station 40 miles west of Terre Haute. His widow, two sons, and relatives from Westville and Michigan City attended Lucas’s nephew’s funeral in Terre Haute. The article also notes other obituaries and Civil War veteran John A. Poston with details of survivors and mourners.
Ernestine Rioda born in Germany came to America at seven. She died Friday February 27 1920 at age 74 years 10 months and 23 days. Funeral at Westville Lutheran church Monday at 10 am led by Rev. O A Sauer with W L Dodd as undertaker. She married Charles Miller over fifty years ago and they farmed west of town before moving to Westville fifteen years ago. Cause of death heart failure after a week in bed. Burial in Westville cemetery.
Obituary notices the death of Mrs. Michael Doka at her Michigan City home after years of illness born 1858 in Pelagd she immigrated to America. The Rev Jos Bike of Stanislaus Church led funeral services yesterday morning. Survived by a son Bran Pt and several other sons including Stanislaus of South Bend and Joby of Sinit, with a grieving husband and multiple relatives noted.
Hal Webber of Histon Indiana and Al Danforth of Gatule Creek Michigan competed in a local Sundae Queens contest hosted by Mr and Mrs W. Fai. The fragment notes their participation and the quirky event setup.
Mr and Mrs O W Gotto of Michigan City are in Florida gathering strawberries and oranges and storing away health as they mock the cold spell gripping their home city. Their gleeful report contrasts with residents braving frigid weather.
A.G. Tamlin, manager of Independent Oil in La Porte, was at Benton Harbor for baths when his home was broken into and two bottles of wine stolen. The incident caused a serious loss, though no other items were taken.
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