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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
2
The secretary of commerce urges rapid adoption of Mr. Wilson's peace program, arguing it will boost investment in foreign securities. He links taxation burdens to outside dealings but warns politics surround the treaty, noting the administration's one man rule and impatience at the capitol.
The News at Michigan City reports Judge Harry B. Tuthill will seek the Republican nomination for state supreme court. The endorsement notes his widespread favor, campaign vigor, and noted jurist abilities, predicting strong party support to advance his candidacy.
Sheriff Anstiss seeks renomination to keep his office. How ard Duan runs for surveyor, both Republicans. Thomas Herruvld enters the race for Democratic joint senator for Laporte and Starke counties. J Osborn Brink announces for Republican county clerk with three years at Rumley plant and ownership of a Scipio Township farm. Brink, 35, unmarried, chairs the county farmers institute board for three years and serves as secretary treasurer of the farm loan association.
Farmers in this locality report winter wheat likely a total loss with only a faint hope for a partial crop where plants survived. Infestation by fly is expected to finish off any plants that endure, leaving a grim outlook for average yield.
Capt James E Southard of Michigan City files with the secretary of state to seek the Republican nomination for state representative. Rep Congressman Andrew J Hickey of LaPorte files for renomination. Ralph N Smith of LaPorte seeks the Democratic nomination for the same office.
J Osborn Brink announces candidacy for Laporte County Clerk in the May primaries and asks Republican voters for support. He states appreciation for assistance and submits his name for the nomination.
Two Republican declarations and one Democrat have filed for county clerk. John S Martin and J Osborne Brink of Laporte are GOP candidates, with Capt J E McCurdy a Democrat. For coroner, Drs C B Danrather and Funk, both of Laporte, are filed. The field will grow as more entries come in.
The paper defends a recent correction over a cattle shipment note misattributed to Rogers Link after criticizing the Farmers Co operative Company and its leaders Ross Beach and other members. The piece probes pride, youth, and rivalries in the young firm while leaning on a humor tone about its own editorial missteps.
Westville High School welcomed Russel Palm and Esther Reed during a visit last Monday. A Feb 28 faculty reception and dance was held. Senior rhetoricals include works on Woman Suffrage, the Lyceum Course, and American music. The Teachers Institute is deferred to the month’s start. Several students quit. The Early Bird is named the school play with first rehearsal next Tuesday. Juniors focus on literature and English lessons.
Mrs Mollie Terry aged 59 years 9 months 12 days died Tuesday morning after long illness inward goiter. She came from Chicago three years ago with physicians advice. She was married to John Collins Major Sergeant who serves in France. Funeral Friday at 2 PM at the house with EB Scott officiating and W L Dodd in charge.
Mrs Elizabeth Brooks 75 died at her home near Pinhook this morning at six. Survived by two sons Frank and Robert two daughters Sadie Reynolds and Adah Bartmess four grandchildren including Miss Alice Brooks. She was a daughter of Jacob Herrold early local resident. Five brothers Joseph Kentucky Frank Kansas City Henry Hiram La Porte Jacob Westville survive.
George Davis, long time resident of Jackson township Porter county died Tuesday forenoon while in his wagon en route to Bur dick for fertilizer. The funeral is set for this afternoon in Chesterton.
Wanatah Mer cantile Co completes organization and subscribes the full 30000 capital stock. The firm takes over the F C Bailey Co interests and will handle high grade grains coal and farm implements. Bun Nell, Bailey Co manager, becomes manager of the new concern.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M E Church marks the 50th anniversary with a program on Wednesday March 17 starting at 3 30 p m a praise and prayer meeting and a 7 45 p m program. Readings songs plays and an anniversary talk will feature local attendees and a silver offering.
An update notes H M Wright launches a new overland venture while Hammy previously relied on mules and Fords. The piece questions whether this shift marks progress or retrogression in his transportation approach.
Philip Smith at Pinhook carries a full line of groceries poultry and other feeds and fertilizer. Highest market price paid for butter and eggs.
Elmer E. Phillips appointed administrator by the Laporte County Circuit Court to manage the estate of Samuel J. Phillips, deceased. The estate is stated as solvent. Announcement dated February 20 1920 from Laporte Indiana.
Laporte County notice states Charles E. Herrold Trustee and Advisory Board filed with the State Board of Tax Commissioners a petition to issue bonds for the Special School Fund. A public hearing is set for 9:00 a.m. March 22, 1920, and all taxpayers are urged to attend.
A partial transcription lists items such as Loans and Discounts Overdrafts U. S Bonds Other Bonds and Secure Banklog House Furniture and Fixtures Due from Banks Cash on bond Current Expenses Interest Paid Total Resources. The fragment hints at a bank’s asset and expense categories without complete figures or dates.
George McMahon and Everett Eggleston began loading logs on cars for shipment to LaPorte. Andrew Bickel of Valparaiso visited for insurance business. Private John Janowski from Camp Grant spent Sunday to Monday with relatives. Helen Batczkowski of Chesterton visited with her parents over Sunday. Mollie Whetstone attended a Chesterton birthday party for Mrs. Charley Frame on Feb 29. Mrs. Leonard Rhoda ill with influenza relapse at her parents. Minnie Slant of Chesterton returned home after visiting Anna Warnhaus. Mollie Whetstone hosted Mrs. William Goodwin. The Jack Woznak family hosted many Chicago visitors Saturday into Sunday. Charley Lipke lost a valuable cow last week. Mrs. Harry Ernest hosted brothers Herman of Milwaukee and Ernest of Chicago over Sunday. Harry Anderson recovering from severe influenza. Robert and Art Johnson and their mother moved to Morgan Park, Chesterton, from a farm recently bought from Leonard Rhoda. David Gibbons was in town Tuesday.
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