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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
2
C E Martin editor and publisher notes The Indicator is a weekly Westville Indiana publication. It lists rates for advertising and requires copy by Wednesday noon to ensure same week issue. It claims about 5 008 readers mainly in Laporte and Porter counties and urges reputable local businesses to announce.
The Indiana house passed a bill requiring all chicken dealers to obtain licenses issued by county clerks and to keep public records of poultry purchases including quantities and suppliers. The measure, aimed at poultry thieves, originated in the senate and faces procedural objections from Rep. Dilworth, though Speaker Eschbach overruled the point. The piece notes the impact of theft on poultry growers and the broader importance of the chicken industry.
Capt. J. S. Southard, Indiana legislator and mayoral hopeful for Michigan City, returned from the recent session to find his trunk delivered with feminine apparel inside. The incident, likely a practical joke or mistaken delivery, is cited as a distraction during his campaign and may have jeopardized his Republican nomination while he was away on state business.
On a wet Saturday night at the Jessie Morae resort near La Porte, Sheriff Carl Ahlgrim detained twenty four men and four women. One man escaped while another faced a failed escape attempt. Justice Kerr held preliminary jail proceedings early Sunday morning, with fines set at one dollar and other costs recorded.
The piece questions the fate of a $1000 bond tied to a proprietor who may deny complicity while blaming Gibson. It notes raids keep sporting houses hidden, argues the law merely shifts but does not end vice, and parodies the idea of universal emasculation as impractical.
Lake county lawyers contend that Indiana may not grant women suffrage until a new constitution is adopted. They cite Section 84 of the current constitution restricting the franchise to male citizens 21 and older and requiring lengthy residency and naturalization conditions for voting.
A proposed 31 A bill to be introduced in the Representative Johnson of rey would require ten trees per acre and trees over four inches in diameter to prevent cutting except when abundant. It also lowers forest land taxation to fifty percent of assessed value.
The U S department of agriculture clarifies a national closed season from February 1 to September 6 for waterfowl and migratory birds. Open seasons vary by state with Indiana Illinois Iowa Ohio Nebraska Kansas Missouri from September 16 to December 31. Violations may be prosecuted within three years.
A farmer who avoids tobacco and alcohol speaks of daily work as his source of happiness. He notes he earns just enough to live, eats well three times daily, and finds labor itself creates a strong appetite. His cheerful, carefree demeanor reflects a life at ease and personal peace.
The editor of a country paper interviewed town residents and found most successful business people had been thrashed in youth while street loafers mostly were mamma’s darlings or coached by grandmothers.
Mrs. Ro rol dren of Garyton stayed with Isaiah Sarver family while Emerson Pinkerton moved into Chas Barnard's vacant house to work for the year. Wm Heiden suffered erysipelas at home. Mrs. Schlundt and Mrs. Lind hosted and nursed ill neighbors as mumps and diphtheria affected several households.
Mayor M C Howell negotiates with a large Chicago phonograph manufacturer to relocate its plant to town. He recently bought a saddle for his pony and now rides daily. He is an admirer of Buffalo Bill and eyed a third term. Local items note various travel and minor incidents involving residents and neighbors over the past days.
Mrs. Philip Hilbert of Michigan City returns home after a visit with her parents the Rotzeins. Mr and Mrs M L Bennethy and son visit the Rotzeins. Mrs Herman Snyder visits her son in Elkhart. Mrs John Westphal dies at her daughter's home. Ewart Duetscher leaves for North Carolina for work. Mrs John Bedenkop and Orris visit C R Selkirk. Miss Clare Blessing visits. Louis Zahrn goes to LaPorte after a visit.
Mrs Leona Coursel of East Chicago spent Wednesday here with her mother Mrs Wi Kreisel. Mr and Mrs C B Reynolds were Michigan City visitors Thursday. Mr and Mrs Lester Bellus shopped in Michigan City Tuesday. Mrs Wm Kreisel visited Chesterton Sunday. Several from this vicinity attended the funeral of Pat Weisemann at Chesterton Monday. Charley Barnes and wife moved here from Kansas arriving Sunday noon. Walter Frame and son of Chicago returned home after a few days with relatives. John Janiski and two children sick with lagrippe. Robert Dorsey visited with his brother Otho and wife at LaPorte Saturday and Sunday. Misses Madeline Curran and Ruth Rottein returned to duties at Michigan City Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Wm Sobeski spent Saturday at Michigan City. Mrs C B Pratt and daughter Miss Margaret spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives in LaPorte. Ralph Snyder lost a valuable horse last week.
Miss Ludia Korros of Laporte spent the weekend with cousin Miss Ora Young. Local high school students ride the Laporte Westville Wanatah bus. Mrs Catherine Garwood is improving after illness. Miss Grace Crane will visit Memphis Tennessee for a few weeks. Miss Bell, back from Africa, will speak at the church Tuesday evening followed by social hour. The Ladies Aid meets with Mrs I W McGuigan Thursday. husbands and friends invited to dine.
The Missionary society was pleasantly entertained at the home of Mrs Annié McLellan on Wednesday afternoon. Osborne Wilkinson has the mumps. Arthur Jones, living near Bootjack, is charged with stealing a skunk hide. Arthur evidently doesn t care how much of an odor he kicks up.
Assessors in the county begin their rounds on Thursday to assess real property and dogs. Property owners on March 1 face assessment despite disposal before the visit. Dog owners must be prepared to pay the proper dog tax in cash when assessed.
Miss Williams county supervisor of domestic science visited the school this week and gave a talk and demonstration on silk quality. Friday March 9th a basketball game Wanatah versus Westville at Cattrons Hall. Sophomores note geometry work is hard. Miss Smith attended a county club domestic science meeting in Laporte on Tuesday.
M. E. Church notes invite Westville and surrounding community to a March 14 Sunday evening sermon by Pastor J. W. A. Kinison. Special music will accompany the service and all ages are welcome, with emphasis on engaging youth in the church’s spring drive toward fuller church service participation.
Local dealer C. H. Johnston & Son of Pinola Indiana urges customers to place orders early for Ford cars and pay ten percent of the price to secure vehicles. High demand may delay delivery into the season.
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