18 Nov 1915
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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1915
Page
1
An elderly turkey notes a dawning as signs foretell fate. He gathers his many offspring and urges them to roost high among the trees while a mournful mood lingers over the flock. The scene blends family, warning, and a quiet sense of impending change.
Barbara Leer's 1911 diary excerpt expresses gratitude for personal autonomy, natural beauty, learning, work, humor, and social progress. She notes pride in self expression, the ability to study sociology or medicine, earn a living, and govern oneself, while reflecting on emotion, memory, friendships, and acceptance of mortality.
A devotional fragment praises the Harvest Lord and the pilgrim band. It thanks the Harvest Lord for daily bread and the guidance of gracious ones in a ceremonial gathering led by Alice Williams' Brotherton.
The text praises American citizens for gratitude toward their system of government despite differences. It highlights high intelligence as a safeguard against opposition and claims the public analyzes world affairs and national circumstances. It asserts growing independence and resilience as reforms deepen national foundations.
A compact meditation argues happiness does not come from money or possessions. It urges readers to act today with a clear plan to seek true contentment, noting that a year is brief and personal power shapes life amid loss and injustice.
Governor Ratton selected B. Stotsenburg of New Albany as successor to the late Richard M. Milburn as attorney general of Indiana. Stotsenburg, a ten year legislator and prominent lawyer Democrat, will serve the remaining Milburn term and seek the nomination at the next Democratic state convention. He agreed after a long-distance call and will take duties immediately. Milburn’s widow will receive $2,500 from Milburn’s salary, a provision the governor promised to pursue.
Linton Collieries Co Incapitalization $10,000 to buy and sell coal and merchandise with directors Millard E Moges Woodrow J Steadman. Automatic Sealing Vault Co Peru filed amendment to its articles. Hammond Construction Co Hammond capital $10,000 to buy sell and lease lands and buildings with directors Laurence M Hargis William A Moore Walter Lamborn.
Dr. A F Nelson state veterinarian warns Indiana cattle buyers of hemorrhagic septicemia high in several states. He urges closing public stockyards to prevent disease, isolate new stock for fifteen days, keep them away from streams and disinfect buildings to stop spread.
The Israelite House of David founded by Benjamin and Mary Purtell, known as the Flying Rollers, faces possible move to South Bend due to alleged persecutions in Benton Harbor Michigan. The hint came during Coy Purnell’s trial, a key leader accused by former inmates of slander.
Eugenie Debs to speak on The Labor Movement in Bicknell on December 13. Marion notes a 60th wedding anniversary for George William Beall and wife. Mrs. Amos Reynolds dies by self harm at home. Richmond burglars use nitroglycerin on Greensfork post office. Lawrenceburg court denies new trial in will contest, appeals granted. Peru church board resigns pastor H W Loye. new building planned. South Bend invites speech by Margaret Wilson next spring. Gas City and Jonesboro hosts river dam project talks. Terre Haute A F Knoefel travels to Washington to press mining rescue equipment funding. Boonville judge orders $7,000 for Selvin high school construction. health board bans old school. Connersville 300 Fayett e Democrats attend prosperity meeting with Kern and Adair speaking. Jeffersonville parole 45% of inmates. state to run foundry as trade school. Wabash missionary convention elects officers. reports on 1915 farm crops show mixed county results. corn poor due to rains. Eaton County case: Jack Orne Baugh to face murder charge. trial developments. Indianapolis Mary J Bell, mother of Mayor Joseph Bell, dies at 82.
Kin Hubbard tells of Elmer Peters a hometown doctor who avoids practice after failed payments. He marries rich first, then rises in a skyscraper to run a costly ENT office until he finally finds a poorer wife and contentment. The tale warns that a man in need among friends is truly in need.
The Jimson girl is said to have eloped with young Perkins. Parents fear the implications and expect a money request by letter, as a judge notes.
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