Indictor notes county financial probe and funeral in Laporte
The Indicator reports a county board of accounts inquiry into public finances with Frazer and Hammond returning funds to the treasury and notes inflated road bids. It also covers the funeral of Carl G. Wolfe of Laporte at home, with Elks involvement and burial at Patton cemetery, detailing survivors and Wolfe’s illness and age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Frazer
Hammond
State Board of Accounts
Carl G. Wolfe
Laporte Macpday
Michigan City Lodge of Elks
Bratzel
Chicago
Patton Cemetery
L. J. Wolfe
Ralph
Cleveland, CO
Carl
Chautauqua Coming to Westville This June
A Community Chautauqua representative from Indianapolis arrived Tuesday to finalize plans for Westville in June. Local officers were elected including President H. C. Knoll and Secretary Louise Dolman. Season tickets priced at 2 dollars, with child tickets at 50 cents, cover six entertainments. single admissions total 4.80 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Indianapolis
Westville
8. C. Knoll
A. L. Steele
Louise Dolman
I. N. Plant
Ticket
W. L. Doda
Grounds
M. BE. Hyde
Advertising
O. L. Chivington
Still Going Down Westville Waterworks Deepening
The sinking town waterworks well nears 200 feet in sand, provoking laughter at the notion of that much sand beneath the town. Observers note Westville sits atop a sand mountain and wonder what else may be uncovered as drilling continues. Some residents favor boring into the gas and oil rock, with the bore suggesting the area was once an inland ocean bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westville
Chicago buyers to establish 20 acre chicken farm near Rolling Prairie
A deal closed yesterday shows Conner and Hauck sold a 20 acre farm near Rolling Prairie to Chicago parties for about 20000 dollars. The plan is to use the lot for running grounds and buildings for a chicken farm. The land was the property of F. C. Sampson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolling Prairie
Conner& Hauck
Chicago
Choir to Perform Playing the Game by M. BE. Singers
The M. BE. choir will present Playing the Game with a date to be announced. Watch for the event details as the community awaits a fall performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BE. Choir
Abandoned car found near B. and O. tracks north of town
A Chevrolet with Michigan plates was found abandoned south of town near the railroad. Sheriff and Cathcart officials traced the vehicle, which had mud splashes and minor steering damage, and it was claimed by F D Coon of Schoolcraft Michigan, who reported it stolen from his garage Wednesday night. Two youths seen in Westville fled a pursued car after a neighbor interrupted their attempt to start it, claiming they were merely resting country boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathcart
Albert Cathcart
Michigan
W. E. Anstiss
H. O. Cathcart
Sheriff’s Office
Coon
Schoolcraft
Mich
Westville
Monon
Coons
Felows
Dewey Township Farmers Ship 1800 Bushels of White Corn to Europe
County Agent Buechner announces Dewey township farmers will donate 1800 bushels of white corn for European relief. Shipment to Lacrosse, freight paid to seaport, under Edward Troxel direction and Hoover committee authority. Yellow corn may be accepted for sale to swap for white corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Dewey Township
Buechner
Lacrosse
Edward = Troxel
Hoover Committee
United States
American Federation of Farmers
Easter service notes and moral appeals from Rev. Chivington
Rev. C. L. Chivington reports a good Easter with full church attendance, 23 baptisms and 32 new members, and a 187 Sunday school turnout with $20.36 collected. He cites moral quotes, urges sacrifice for the common good, notes anti liquor sentiment, and warns against gambling’s harm to sport and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Chivington
Heaven
Sam Jones
Jesus
Town issues signs and faith in cross bearing call
A reflective local feature urges residents to remember God in daily life and to take up the cross and follow Christ. It condemns neglect of duty and links moral conduct to social outcomes, urging personal sacrifice for salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Christ
Bird builds complex nest with thorn fences in Central America
The small brown wren impresses with a six by two foot platform nest built along roadside trees. A huge dome of interwoven thorns shelters eggs and young, with a crooked tunnel and thorn fences at openings to protect the brood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central America
Courtesan Emma Lyon Born From Blacksmith and Cook
Emma Lyon later known as Lady Hamilton rose to influence through beauty and court ties. A street encounter with a press gang led her to plead for a friend aboard a British ship, trading her honor to secure release. The captain faced ruin as the indebted suitor paid heavy bills to settle the debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Hamilton
Naples
Italy
Nelson
Emma Lyon
Payne
Why Thermometers Grow Old And Inaccurate
Thermometers age and lose accuracy as their readings drift. Mercury types rise high due to a shrinking bulb from external pressure, while spirit types read low because the bulb traps air and internal pressure changes over time.
Water-Hog Chooses Solitary Life in Sussex Pond
A lone South American water-hog fled a British menagerie two years ago and lived in a Manning’s Heath pond Sussex. It swam and foraged along the bank until a foal challenged it and a gamekeeper killed the animal. The creature, rare for Jungish climates, could swim and dive and had strong tusks for grinding plant matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Manning’s Heath
Sussex
Sussex Pond
Manning Pond
London Mail
Beard and Mustache Defended in Indian Medical Journal
Dr Arjan Das argues against cropped hair fashions in India noting facial hair as ornament for rich and poor alike. He warns shaving mustache nasal hair epilation harms dust defense and even beard shaving risks throat protection and dental neuralgia. Hindus and Mohammedans adopt shaving, with bearded men respected among Muslims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arjan Das
India
Goethe and Maximiliane in a Tangled Romance Tale
A fragment recounts Goethe’s pursuit of Maximiliane Brentano, with tensions rising as her husband, Peter Anton Brentano, grows jealous. Goethe withdraws, writes Werther, and Maximiliane fades from his life. The piece also notes Franklin’s abridgment of the Book of Common Prayer with Lord De Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goethe
Peter Anton Brentano
Brentano
Maximiliano
Maximiliane
Brentany
Ben Franklin
Franklin
Church of England
England
Lord de Spencer
Grace
Asa Don Dickinson
New York Vines
Dickensian misquote on Babel tower remark in a private letter
A London Morning Post correspondent reports a private Dickens letter claiming a boy questioned whether the tower of Babel was a mistake after seeing a French governess, describing the scene with a boy leaning at a window and asking in a general way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Morning Post
Charles Dickens
Dickens
Tower of Babel
Medics Meet in Mishawaka as Dr Kelly Attends
Dr. J. N. Kelly attended a meeting of medics in Mishawaka yesterday. J. G. Plant is moving into the Henton house recently vacated and purchased by A. Jianer. Mrs. F. J. Mann, owner of the property, will occupy it leasing her present home to a Chicago family for the summer. Seeds cleaned at Lowell and Cathcart's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westville
Ind
J. N. Kelly
Mishawaka
J. G. Plant
Henton
TI. Henton
A. Jianer
F. J. Mann
Mr. Plant
Chicago
Church choir to announce date of event entertainment
Notice mentions date to be given by the church choir. An item lists for sale choice recleaned Alsyke clover seed, with names Jared and R. C. Gardner attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsyke Clover Seed
Jared
R. C. Gardner
For Sale Cumberland Black Cap and Red Raspberry Plants
For sale Cumberland Black Cap Raspberry and Red Raspberry plants. Contact B. F. Le roy of Laporte Indiana route 8 box 102 or call 1605-5 on Michigan City line. Inquiries may be directed to Will Malchows of Westville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
B. F. Leroy
Laporte
Ind
Michigan City Line
Will Malchows
Westville
House rental wanted by small family in Michigan City
Wanted to rent a house by a small family with no children. Responsible tenant seeking a suitable home at 312 Cedar St, Michigan City, Indiana. State rent terms and conditions. Contact Mrs J C Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Jackson
Cedar St
Michigan City
Ind
Fencing Materials Arrive at Howell & Cathcart
Howell and Cathcart announce a fresh carload of woven and barb wire now in stock. Prices are described as attractive and affordable for fencing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell & Cathcart
Notice of Administration in Laporte Indiana Estate
The administrator of the estate of William Freer, late of Laporte County Indiana, is Joan Augustine. The Circuit Court of Laporte County appointed the administrator on March 28 1921. The notice names Saul Katate as solvent. Papoite Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sullwassar
Laporte County
Indianna
William Freer
Saul Katate
Joan Augustine
Papoite
Indiana
Notice of final settlement in estate of Samuel Phillips
Elmer Hill Prs administrator of Samuel Phillips deceased has filed his account for final settlement in La Porte Circuit Court. The court will examine on April 18 1921. heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause and prove heirship. Clerk Chris J. Bielefeldt. LaPorte Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Vhill Pras
Samuel of
LaPorte Circuit Court
LaPorte
Chris. J. Bielefeldt
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Co. BE. Martin
Carl Wolfe
Advance
Co. T. Wilson
Oswald Stupid
Wet Gov. Rawards
New Jersey
Davidson & Bauer
Ness
Germany
Mother Earth
Boston
LaPorte’s
Lowell & Cathcart's
Ransburg
Samuel Id. Penit
Phillipe
Dacansa d 'Term
DeVoe and Reynolds Paints
Plymouth
Homestead
Carter
J. Lowenstine & Sons
Valparaiso, Indiana
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