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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1916
Page
2
The La Porte County Fair association met at the court house to elect officers for the coming year. President A W Taylor and treasurer J Vene Dorland were listed with most officers returning. J A Terry and J E Bowell swapped roles while A C Heitschmidt joined as director. The treasurer reported $1,570.54 in the treasury for the period ending Oct 21 1916, down $1,079.80 from the prior year.
Herschel Cole of LaCrosse is reported in serious condition with a broken jaw after an after game clash with Charles Zahn of North Judson. An assault and battery charge was filed in circuit court by George Cole. Sheriff Ahlgrim and deputies plan to bring Zahn to Laporte. The incident followed a North Judson versus LaCrosse indoor baseball game where a referee ejected a Weiss player, leading to the postgame dispute.
A favorable report on the Tuesberg drainage project in Laporte and Starke counties was filed with the Superior court by drainage commissioners Herman Ehmke and Leonard Rennennanz. A remonstrance hearing is set for December 26 in Superior court. The plan calls for widening and deepening a nine mile Yellow river section in Starke county, plus Hanna and Williams arms in Prairie and Hanna townships, at an estimated cost of 152000 dollars.
The last will and testament of Charles W. Hotchkiss, who died recently, was filed for probate with the county clerk by attorney L. L. Dent of Chicago. The estate valued around 200000, with half in real estate, goes to widow Mary Jayne Waterhouse Hotchkiss for life. After her death the remainder passes to Walter J. Riley, with heirs to follow if he dies. Calumet Trust & Savings Bank of East Chicago is named executor. Witnesses were Annie L. Leigh and Arthur O'Connell.
Ed Jackson newly elected secretary of state weighs changing the automobile license method. He suggests moving license issuance from the secretary of state to county auditors with revenue staying with the issuing county. A central state record would ensure uniform licenses.
Mayor McGill struggles to replace City Engineer L. D. Goddard after resignation. James A. Haverly of Goshen refuses the post at the $1,200 yearly salary and no raise can be approved by the attorney general. City saves $100 monthly but operates without civil engineering services.
A 735 acre farm near Wanatah connected to a two year old circuit court suit sold for 94500. Sam Welty of Bloomington sold the property to John M Hayes of Lafayette. The farm lies partly in Cass township and sits in a contested jurisdiction.
The write up mentions Charles Gloff attending a funeral near La Porte on Tuesday with George and Miss Esther Blankschein from Michigan City visiting friends, while Stafford Iseminger and Jay Hansford plan to attend Grand Lodge in Indianapolis this week. Charles Gloff and family were guests of Marion Iseminger on Sunday evening. Harry Warnke helps Scott Iseminger husk corn, and M Donjeski of Michigan City along with Marie Sobkowiak and Coburg family visited John Polega Sunday amid widespread colds.
Sunday visits and weekend travels across Whiting White Pigeon Michigan City South Bend and La Porte are listed with residents and relatives. The N A U will host a mask ball in Grange hall on Thanksgiving eve November 29.
Mrs Eliza Kretchins returns from South Chicago after visiting son Dr F D Cooley. Dr and Mrs Ethelred Curtis of Laporte visited at Luther Keith home. Mrs E P Egbert shows improvement after illness. Geo McLellan sale draws good turnout for Ladies Aid lunches. Daisy Wormley visiting relatives in Chicago and Mendota. Mr and Mrs Chas Magnuson drove to Donaldson to see daughter Mrs Carl Carlson. Alma Hedstrom of Boston visits friends in the Village.
Bartley visits brother near Burdick while Barnard family memories are recalled. Storms farm along county line loses residence and a 600 bushel oats granary to fire. Egielski tenants occupied the house. Mrs. Bedenkop dies in Elk Hart and is buried in Chesterton. Funeral at Chesterton draws attendees from the area. Nov 30 church oyster supper planned.
Old Boreas brings ice and snow as townsfolk brace for winter. The Larkin club met at Mrs. Chas. Anderson's with a jolly luncheon and voting strength. Mr and Mrs Allen Barnard plan to move to Westville for the winter as farmers take advantage of cooler weather for butchering and preparations.
Miss Weatherhead called on Miss Kate Mason Saturday morning. Mrs Frank Anderson and Mrs C E Noble visited Mrs S E Sarver Sunday afternoon.
Charles Link enjoyed a Saturday party with about forty young friends. Games and amusements filled the evening as light refreshments were served. Guests left late, wishing Charley happy returns. Maybelle Arndt Dora Michael and Kate Mason visited.
Mrs R Edwards returns to South Dakota after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Hagenow Anna accompanies her home for the winter Bert Topper moves his household goods to Westville Clinton school receives new basketball outfits and plans games with a nearby town Mr and Mrs Fred Hagenow celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a gathering and supper Lewis Haganow’s arm improves but remains disabled Mr and Mrs William Owen honeymoon visit brings a Saturday night charivari Neighbors note Beahm family shows rapid improvement Mr and Mrs Clarence Brown visit Frank Wrights new Topper farm home
County treasurer Carl Pusch reports a $70,033.20 payment to First National Bank of Chicago for gravel road bonds and interest. He notes yearly outlay would exceed $140,000 and suggests making bonds payable at a Laporte bank to keep funds in county and bolster local pride.
Justin C. Loomis sold a farm parcel described as the W 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of section 4 township 35 range 4, Clinton township two miles south of Westville. John Polega paid $2,400 as consideration, deed filed in the recorder's office.
Miller closes contracts for right of way along two miles of Lake Shore drive and a three quarters mile strip to the water. The arrangement yields a bathing beach three quarters of a mile long and a lake shore drive two miles long.
Mrs. Martin Breitzke of Wanatah died last Thursday on the Pennsylvania milk train near Engiewood while en route to Chicago for a relative's funeral. She was 57 years old.
A scanned passage notes omission of select words from weekly advertisements. It cites missing terms from George Koontz market, L. E. Allen millinery, and C. H. Johnston and Son Ford ads, plus insurance listing Northwestern Mutual Life and agent B. F. Cass.
Trustee Justin C Loomis offers for sale 2500 in Clinton School Township Warrants at Clinton Central School on December 18 1916 between 1 and 2 PM and daily until sold. Five warrants of 500 each bear 4 1 2 percent interest dated December 18 1916 due July 1 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922. Township reserves right to reject any bids and seek best bid.
Bank of Westville Indiana closes business with assets including loans and discounts 882 483 53 308 98 14 298 67 3 000 and securities and cash on hand 115 811 39 total deposits 1 191 435 47. R W Street cashier signs the sworn statement November 22 1916 before Notary B F Cass.
Miss Mabel Martin was a weekend guest of Miss Ruth Imes. The pair visited social circles and shared time at the Imes residence, with local acquaintances noting the cordial visit and recent correspondence between the families.
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