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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
2
A Westville Indiana notice repeats editor The Indicator details rates publication schedule and audience while printing a prolonged critique of warfare terrorism from the Fortnightly Review. It also reports a suicide of Kerns, a local farmer, his inquest and funeral, with family mourning in Laporte County.
Gust E Olson of New Durham township, first Laporte county boy listed as wounded in action in France, was reported slightly wounded March 8. A 33 year old carpenter, Olson was born in New Durham and is brother to Charles and John Olson of Michigan City. Martin Olson, who lives west of Laporte, received the war department telegram confirming the injury.
In Sydney during the war 50 000 socks a month were knit for British relief. A Miss Brown taught a double knitting technique and in the second month 76 000 pairs were produced. Directions from Glencoe Illinois Red Cross Unit describe Siamese or twin sock construction and finishing.
George Kerns aged 57 is found dead in his upstairs room by David Wooley a local farmer. The discovery occurred Thursday morning when Wooley checked why Kerns had not joined breakfast. The scene reveals two bullets in Kerns forehead. Police investigation underway and no motive released.
An automobile described as a big lie car struck Wm Ritter of Michigan township around 6 30 Friday night. The body lay in the road until a Miller driving by found it and death followed minutes later. Police lack evidence on driver or owner and fear the mystery may remain unsolved. Ritter was middle aged with a large family and was walking near the road when struck. The car reportedly had headlights on and fled after the collision.
A midnight blaze at the Palace garage in Laporte caused about 2000 in damage to the building and scorched a dozen or more autos including the Wier & Sievert hearse. Four cars were in the rear portion. insurance covered the property and cars. Firemen prevented total destruction.
Chesterton Tribune reports death of A. Wright president of Kouts State Bank after a lingering illness. He died at his home in Kouts Thursday night. Funeral held Sunday with Rev. Bauer officiating. Burial in Adams cemetery. Survived by Mrs. Barney Kouts and three children, Edna Wright among them. Wright born in Valparaiso, early Kouts settler, first general store operator, large landholder and dredge contractor.
Ross Herrold and family from Gary visit his parents Mr and Mrs C E B Herrold on the farm and Mr and Mrs I Sarver at the hotel during their stay in town.
Local items report James Smiley and Elsie Kemper wed in a discreet ceremony and returning residents sharing the news. Burdick sees activity with seed corn scarce at ten dollars a bushel, shipments of hay to Michigan City, and farmers shipping milk.
I will be a candidate for county treasurer in the May primary as per voters' will. The primary takes place Tuesday May 7 in Weatville. D. Flynn signs this notice.
Republican and Democratic hopefuls push for May primary in Laporte County. W L Dodd seeks trustee of New Durham Township from Westville. Herman E Leverenz runs for Auditor. Aul Hannon seeks Sheriff. Charles L Pagin runs for County Treasurer.
The W. H. S. raised 26.50 in enrollment efforts across grade levels from Seniors to Sixth Grade. A Westville basketball team lost 19 to 22 at La Porte YMCA then defeated Marquette Jr. 38 to 15 in Michigan City, with plans for a return game March 25 at 8 p.m. Admission is 15 cents.
Taxpayers are notified the County Treasurer will be at Westville bank on Friday March 29 to receive taxes. Bring your last receipt for reference and payment.
A large display features silk dress goods ginghams and creton curtain materials as spring merchandise at The Boston Store Laporte inviting shoppers to buy for the season.
Miss Mable Schlene returns home from a several week visit with sister Mrs. A. B. Frame in St. Joseph Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Zahrn and family shared Sunday dinner with Mrs. Zahrn's parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Deutscher. Mrs. G. H. Kriesel of Michigan City visited Mr. and Mrs. John Segal last week. Red Cross gathering hosted by Mrs. C. R. Selkirk and to meet with Mrs. Henry Blessing on Wednesday. Charles Timm and children spent Sunday with Julius and Mrs. Snyder. Clara Gjewski of Michigan City visited Miss Clare Blessing. Mrs. Chas. Martinson of Kingsbury returned home after visiting her ill mother Mrs. Julius Snyder. Florence Blessing ill with measles expected to resume duties Tuesday. John Hagenow family and Mrs. Rickie Hagenow attended a double birthday in Michigan City. Aunt Mrs. Caroline Bohsant noted at over forty years, while Miss Lucy Hagenow enjoys youth. Family gathering at Mrs. Louise Cook’s home, daughter of Mrs. Hohsant.
Mrs. G. L. Thompson offers White Pekin duck eggs in Laporte R 7 or via telephone 7008 Westville. Compact notice states available stock and contact method for buyers.
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