Moving church hauled to Hobart by Valparaiso rector
Rev XValter RB Williamson of St Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Valparaiso orchestrated the removal of a church 14 miles to Hobart. The gift from Bishop John Hazen White moved along Broadway with police watch and a traction engine, later a steam roller, amid claims of up to 20000 in damage. The project spanned several days and ended on a lot near the Nickel Plate railway.
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Xvalter RB. Williamson
St. Andrew’ S. Episcopal Church
Valparaiso
Hobart
John Hazen White
Calumet
Gary
Broadway
Motor Porver
And More Expensive Breaking the Bank at Monte Carlo
A Louisville Courier-Journal note comments on the growing cost of gambling adventures at Monte Carlo, describing the scene with wry humor and a sense of improbable splurge.
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Monte Carlo
Louisville Courier-Journal
Westville Area Notes and Local Transactions
Local notices report visits and guests from Valparaiso and Michigan City. emerging items include sales and moves of residents, business updates, a Holstein stock sale, road improvements requests, and a large church fair raising funds for a new St. Stanislaus church.
For Sale 12 Hereford Bulls in Wanatah Indiana
12 registered Hereford bulls offered for sale ages range from eight months to three years. Inquiries directed to Welty & Price in Wanatah Indiana.
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Welty & Price
Wanatah
Ind
New Millinery Display at Kalies and Mc Kellips
Mrs Nickle invites readers to inspect the new millinery at Kalies and Mc Kellips' store. She notes the arrival of new shapes and extension of display inviting public view.
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Kalies & McKellips
Nickle
Card of Thanks from Mrs David Tuley
I express appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness during my time of sorrow. Mrs. David Tuley.
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David Tuley
Hagenow Edwards Nuptials Headline
Michigan City News reports Rev Al Sauer officiated on Saturday afternoon for the Hagenow Edwards nuptials in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
al Sauer
This City
Gas accident at Laporte Telephone exchange harms two operators
At the Laporte Telephone Co exchange last Thursday night Miss Heard and Miss Gust were overcome by gas from a stove. A snow filled scuttle caused soot to loosen and gas to escape choking the chimney opening. Miss Heard has partially resumed work, Miss Gust remains homebound. Lineman Deal and spouse stayed on duty at the switchboard. Consolidation of exchanges has increased work and may require a third operator.
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Nellie
Cinda. Gust
Laporte Telephone Co
Miss Heard
Gust
Lineman Deal
Wife
Purdue Professor Judges Westville Seed Corn Contest
Prof Fitch of Purdue judged the Bank of Westville seed corn exhibit held in the library basement Tuesday afternoon. County Agent L B Clore and Trustee D P Hannon attended. Harold Brooks won first prize with 70 points and Fred Hagenow took second with 68. The event drew spectators and a high school manual training class. The contest was praised as a potential farmer value booster toward a broader movement.
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Prof. Fitch
Purdue
Bank of Westville
L. B. Clore
D. P.hannon
M Harold Brooks
Fred Hagenow
Local notes from Coburg and Westville area
Wm Powell moves his mother into a new home this week. Walter Shinabarger of Valparaiso visits sister Mrs Springer and mother Mrs Shinabarger. News of travels and moves includes Roy Glancy returning to Gary after visiting A. J. Forbes home. A Gleaner hall dance draws a good crowd. People attended the Lahner Straly trial in Valparaiso. Clarence Bowman of Gary visits family. Homer Herrold will move to Westville. Carl Beach and wife relocate. Wm Prentiss and Wm Springer travel to Valparaiso for business. Mrs H W Forbes learns her son Ross heads to British Guiana. W N Osborn of Wanatah visits Coburg. Mrs L Shinabarger improving. Holstein stock sale at W N Osborn farm set for Friday March 24.
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5. G. Haas
E. Douglas
Daggy
Michigan City
H. J. Skerd
Thos. Glancey
Coulter Bros
Charles Carouse
Chicago
John Harper
W. N. Osborn
Westville
Dallas Fryar
Wanatah
P. O. Small
Haskells Station
Geist
R. E. Henton
Union Mills
E. Henton
Meta Haus
W. L. Dodd
Miss Haus
Laporte
John Arndt
Ed Kalies
Lola Dolman
Koontz
H. B. Herrold
North Liberty Lumber & Coal Co
S. D. Flynn
Steve
Valparaiso
Henry
Tuesberg
Dunn
Flynn
St. Joseph
Starke
A. J. Forbes
Nade Martin
Jess Watts
Porter County Commissioners
Shinabarger Corner
Valparaiso-Chesterton
Michigan City News
Shepherd Crumpacker
South Bend
Superior Court
Crumpacker
Harry Crumpacker
St. Stanislaus
Westville Granted Liquor License for Two Salons
In a Tuesday meeting the commissioners awarded a liquor license to Albert Cathcart of Westville, despite competition from Otis. The decision reflects local sentiment favoring one saloon, with Cass township's dry vote looming to affect regional patronage and potential growth for Westville businesses.
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Commissioners Court
Albert Cathcart
Francis Brown
Otis
Westville
Holmesville
Laporte
Valparaiso
Qiis
Cass Township
Cass
Wanatah
Clore Returns to Work as County Agent
L. B. Clore and Mrs. Clore return from Indianapolis where he based his primary campaign. He resumes duties as county agricultural agent readying spring and summer programs.
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Clore
L. B. Clore
Indianapolis
Auction of 55 Holsteins and 12 Poland China sows
Wm. N. Osborn of Wanatah Indiana offers for sale Friday March 24 1916 cattle and hogs including 55 registered Holsteins with 0 minimum price cows and heifers aged 2 to 7 years 18 heifers under 2 years and 7 bulls ready for service plus 12 bred Poland China sows.
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Poland
China
Wm. N. Osborn
Wanatah
Ind
Odd Fellows Confer First Degree At Westville And Michigan City
About 40 Westville Odd Fellows including the degree team conferred the first degree on a candidate in cooperation with Michigan City lodge No. 265. Afterward Michigan City hosted a luncheon and social session for the visitors at their Franklin and Michigan streets headquarters, with over 90 in attendance.
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Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Westville
Michigan City Lodge
Michigan City Odd Fellows
Franklin and
Michigan Streets
Dispatch
Ffl
Louis Wilkinson Shot At Kenley Ranch In California
Louis H. Wilkinson aged 54 was killed by a shotgun blast while attempting to shoot a cat on R. O. Kenley ranch four miles southwest of El Centro California. Mrs Kenley instructed him in gun use and he died before help could reach the scene. An inquest by Coroner F W Peterson ruled the death accidental. Wilkinson had recently returned from Buenos Ayres. Apples are very wholesome and cheap at E S Smith’s store.
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Chesterton
Tribune. Ee
Hammond News
Board of County _Commissioners of
Lake County
Treasury
Calumet
John Nester
Louis H. Wilkinson
California
van Wilkinson
el Centro
Cal
Tribune
R. O. Kenley Ranch
Wilkinson
Kenley
Kenley Place
T. O. Luckett
F. W. Peterson
Buenos Ayres
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Lowensitines
State Bank OF
Valpayrio, Indiana
Ford
C. H. John&ton & Son
Pinola, Indiana
Howell
George Wolfe
BE. Rogers
F.R. Shunk
Coburg
Wm. Powell
Walter Shinabarger
Springer
Shinabarger
Roy Glancy
Gleaner’s
Lahner-Straly
Clarence Bowman
Homer Herrold
Carl Beach
Wm Prentiss
Wm. Springer
Orburg
Westville High School
Cattron Hall
Harvey Phillington
Fd. Oo. Ce.c
Lees
Harold Barnard
Edward Phillington
Dewey Williams
Dickey Lovejoy
Roy Keel Butler
Bell Boy
Thomas Carson
Essecnseeessnesses Cnesens
Dorothy Cass
William Parker
Sinclair
Victoria
Florence Warnke
Victoria’ Sinclair
Miss Houston
Martha Davidson
Paulsen
Canary
Edith Plant
Kittie Armstrong
Thomas Keel
Macy Barnard
Mr. Belcher
Moses Wright
Joseph Vandeleur
Charlie Mann
Clara Alden Beacm
Clara Belden
Kathleen Cornelius
Louis Wilkinson
E. S. Smith’s
Davidson & Porter
Meyer-Lindorf Co
Meyer-Lindorf Company
aPorte
Indiana
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