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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1919
Page
3
Armistice day observed with flag hanging and clear skies after a storm. Indy and local residents share visits, travel, and health news among families in Westville and surrounding towns. weddings, engagements, and school events noted alongside weather and travel reports.
The report details lingering labor unrest and a resignation as a local figure plans to seek work on the Pacific coast. It notes Basil Rozein and bride arriving from Chicago with receptions, a Monday night gathering, and a funeral for Mrs. Eliza Shunk attended by relatives from Michigan and Indiana. It mentions local business board notices, a former overseas serviceman at Rumely works, and social visits in Chicago and East Chicago. It ends with birthday celebrations for Jack Recktenwall and Wim Krahling, including family dinner and cake.
Three members of the Pittsburg Gun Club met for an outing at the Kankakee river recently. George T. Miller of Valparaiso joined two Pittsburg members. The club was organized 42 years ago and has held annual outings.
President Wilson set aside Thursday November 27 as Thanksgiving Day in a proclamation. He expressed hope the nation looks toward an era where sacrifices will be repaid with a world at peace.
A list of Indicator readers receiving credits this week includes Capt. S. C. Montgomery of Noblesville Indiana Miss Alice Henton of Jamesport Missouri County Treasurer Carl Pusch of La Porte Asa Strong of Hobart Mrs A E Standiford Charles Selkirk and Thos McGuiggan of Westville Abe Olds of Westville R 1 is a new name.
Wanatah Mirror reports Mrs Elura Bunell has returned home from Holy Family Hospital in Laporte after four weeks assisting her daughter Mrs Leland Osborn who underwent an appendicitis operation. Beth Osborn shows improvement but remained in serious condition until now.
Twenty cases seek damages totaling 180000 dollars from the director general of railroads. The action stems from an April 18 crossing incident on Grand Trunk tracks near Kingsbury that killed and injured 12 children traveling from a school to their homes. The suit was shifted from Laporte to the St Joseph circuit court yesterday.
Ed Jardine reports 125 bushels of potatoes per acre from Purdue experiment station seed on his clay soil farm in Jackson township Porter county west of Westville. Drought kept rainfall minimal from planting to harvest, Rural variety tubers were large and yielded 125 bushels, while self selected seed fields produced about 80 bushels per acre.
About thirty five years ago A C Johnson sent tickets to Schillingre Sweden to enable relatives to come to America. A neighbor John Peterson used one ticket and worked two years on the WH H Martin farm. He reimbursed Johnson and left with a clean slate. Recently Peterson his wife and son visited in a car from Chicago where he has a good home and a successful stay in the country.
Bills To You. Availability announced for wool fleeced lined and rib underwear for men and fleece lined outfits for women. Includes children’s two piece suits, heavy rubber boots, and work coats with pelt and blanket lining.
A minute shows a thwarted murder plot against about 1000 Gary steel workers at the Gary mills. A Michigan Central conductor spotted a crowd on the Gary and Interurban tracks just before 6 pm and alerted police and officials. Workers rushed to a siding as a special passed, and investigators searched the area for wreckers without finding them.
Allen Kessling and Maude La Hayne of Crocker were married Sunday at the Crocker Methodist parsonage with Rev. Q O L Chivingteen performing the single ring ceremony. The couple will honeymoon in Chicago and Laporte.
W. J. Henry reports how a Kansas town greets auto tourists passing through. On the main thoroughfare three acres of vacant ground are repurposed for visitor reception and amenities.
Mr. Henry explored a new park feature spotlighting a large outdoor oven and facilities for meals and restrooms. The sign invites passersby to stop, enjoy the conveniences, and learn about the innovative method showcased. He was told further details after his inquiry.
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