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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
3
Mrs Martha McGinnis summers at home. Many residents attend church events and visits across Laporte and Indiana Harbor. Gas poisoning and near tragedy prompt medical alerts as families recover while others relocate and celebrate community milestones.
R H Coulter and Miss Mae Alexander wed at the bride’s Chicago home on Wednesday April 23. The couple and Coulter’s mother arrived in Westville Monday and reside at the Standiford house. The bride teaches third grade in Chicago and the groom runs a garage business with O M Coulter.
Westville chapter 133 OBE conferred eleven degrees Friday evening before a large turnout of Stars and friends. A memorable banquet and a hastily prepared but successful drama followed, with cast members delivering pleasing performances. Guests from Dana Indiana Canton Kan and Chicago plus Illinois and Hammond chapter members attended.
Westville lodge No 186 I O O F held centennial festivities with about 300 in attendance. Supper served for 272 members and guests while a hall concert followed. Rev A W Wood spoke on Odd Fellowship history and ideals. Earlier events included school oratorical reads by Donovan Dolian Petey Shunk and Esther Davison and a Victory Loan drama.
Owners or harborers of dogs are notified that a new tax law fixes May 10 as the last day to pay tax without penalties. Town Clerk J. Recktenwall issues the notice.
Staiger and Donnelly open in the former Salzbergz building with a rapid stock move, plan a Friday reception and a Vreeland hotel banquet for about 100 guests. The event follows a seamless relocation as doors reopen Tuesday morning amid display windows to debut. A fatal fire occurs in a separate report leaving a woman severely burned and a family of four affected.
Mrs Catherine Andros wife of Peter Andros a Grassmere Land Co tenant near Lacrosse died from coal oil burns received last Wednesday in an accident while lighting a wall lamp at about seven o clock. The lamp bottom fell out and the kerosene drenched her from head to foot with oil spreading to the stove.
The calendar lists a May 9 Grade Cantatta performance followed by an Alumni Banquet on May 20 and Commencement ceremonies on May 21 1919 with a May 16 Cantatta date noted. Local students and families are invited to attend these senior events.
Rental notice seeks a well located nine room house with two lots. Interested parties should call Indicator office for details.
E S Smith offers a good time buy day with spraying materials and beekeepers supplies. Call phone 101 for details and prices.
A Boston Store Laporte ad notes families from Westville shopping together, promoting confidence in the community. It invites readers to visit this week for Easter fittings and attire.
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