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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
2
A political announcement states the speaker plans to run in the upcoming May primary for the Republican nomination for County Clerk and asks for voter support. The notice underscores campaign intent and openness to backing.
Gen Leonard Wood and Gov Hard ing mobilize support in Indiana while Gov Lowden of Illinois gains followers nationwide. The piece argues for strong future preparation and national safety, noting unsettled times and a call for cleansing of corruption before progress.
The Westville Co operative Co received a large shipment of twine and fertilizer last week. The busy scene at the Westville elevator showed workers moving goods from cars to the elevator. The piece urges the community to drop joshing and join the cooperative effort for mutual benefit.
Robert H Moore of Michigan City is chosen by Gov Harding operatives as manager for Laporte county. The selection promises a vigorous campaign for Harding in the county as Moore, noted for activity and oratory, will lead efforts locally.
Charles Leist of Michigan City is appointed representative of General Leonard Wood in Laporte County. Wood is a leading Republican candidate for president with strong nomination prospects. Leist is praised as a tireless worker who commands party respect and knows how to run the operation.
Chairman P. O. Small and Secretary Harry Marum of the Republican county committee attended a Plymouth banquet Thursday evening as guests of Gov. Goodrich. The event honored a pledge tied to Marshall county, a Democratic stronghold that Republicans won in the last election.
Emory Cites county commissioner visited Michigan City and signals intention to announce a bid for renomination. He is urged by supporters to seek another term as county official.
Auditor Kimball County Attorney Moore and Road Superintendent Reynolds traveled to Indianapolis this week to secure tax money for road repairs. A hearing is planned before the state tax commissioners.
Chas E Martin of Westville, editor of the Westville Indicator, places his announcement card and seeks the Laporte County clerk nomination in the May primary. The Sentinel lauds his 35 years of party service and lifelong county ties as reasons for support.
C H Miller and family drove to Valparaiso Wednesday evening. Joseph Peterman moved onto a farm bought from Lee Culver, who moved to a Wanatahle-area farm purchased last fall. Frank Swanson of Chesterton bought a veal calf from C E Hollar. Chas Lipke took veal calves to Michigan City at 17 cents a pound. Sheriff Forney from Valparaiso sought exta jurymen, taking Joseph Fraley. Logs were loaded by Geo McMathan and Everett Eggleston. Robin Olson and Arthur Linstedt visited Chicago. A A Cotton conducted general business in Valparaiso. Station Agent Young did Chesterton business. Bread from Gary was unavailable due to a strike. Gring bought a grain drill with fertilizer in Valparaiso. Joseph Ciganak hosted his Chicago nephew Jos Krug. John Jaworski visited Chicago, returning Monday. Mr and Mrs McQuiston of Laporte visited Floyd and family. Viola Cain visited Warnhoff's with Anna Warnhoff. Mrs C H Miller went to Chicago to visit relatives. A death notice for Mrs Wm Tetzlaff reached from Michigan City. Steve Kubiak sold his farm to John Bedenkop and will hold a personal property sale before moving to South Chicago. C H Miller bought a carload of lump coal. Kosmatka of Chesterton attended the Jaworski sale, as did Albert and Chas Gierke of Furnessville.
Door Village reports Hedstrom family returning to the John Brink property. Elmer Wilhelm and daughter Dorothy Jane visited H. J. Fitzpatrick. Mrs. Melvin Proud of South Bend visits her parents V. J. Wilkinson and wife. Geo Meinsburg shows improvement after illness. Guy Howell of Westville did business in town. W F M S group met at Mrs Annie McLellan's home with fair attendance and a social hour after the meeting.
The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs Lillian Watson and Mrs E P B Hubert. Gallus Korros and wife and Linda of Laporte spent Sunday at C J Young home. Luther Keith and son Ernest visited friends in the Village Sunday morning. Miller and wife and George Glough and wife spent the weekend with Wm Gonder and wife at Springville. Miss Claire Blessing of Michigan City spent Sunday at the Corners with her parents Henry Blessing and wife.
Louis Kniola and wife of Michigan City spent Sunday with relatives at the Corners. Leo Rotzean and wife visited the latter's parents, John Richter and wife, over the weekend. Miss Martha Kniola spent last week with her parents, Frank Kniola and wife. Mrs. Henry Blessing spent several days last week with her son Arthur and wife at Laporte. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Zahrn and children spent Sunday with F. H.
Budiong Pickle Co offers increased cucumber prices to growers. Secure contracts now through W. L. Augustine or G. L. Howell in Westville, Indiana.
Philip Smith at Pinhook advertises a full line of groceries poultry and other feeds and fertilizer. The notice highlights highest market price paid for butter and eggs.
Timothy hay for sale in Ross Beach. Order binder twine and fertilizer from the Farmers' Co operative Co. Listed items highlight farm supplies available locally. No further details provided.
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