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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1915
Page
2
Obituary notices over 10 lines priced at 1 dollar. Obituary poetry at 10 cents per line. Advertising rates reasonable and published weekly. All articles and ads must reach office by Wednesday noon. Readers urged to note advertisements placed in this issue.
County Agent L B Clore warns farmers in Laporte county face seed corn shortages due to late season maturing. He issues a circular with steps to select and preserve ears and advises field timing for best germination and yield.
Dr Roy Bartholomew of Valparai was moved from hospital to home on Sunday with the belief that all danger from his bullet wound has passed. L Witner, charged with shooting him in the back, was released on bond of 1000 dollars for appearance before Porter Superior Court.
W. J. Henry closes twenty-five years of continuous business in Valparaiso by selling his store to Maxwell Implement Co. The new owners take possession immediately and plan new fixtures and stock. S. I. Salmon of Laporte will manage the hardware department, having prior sales and implement experience. Henry plans retirement with no further arrangements announced.
Witnesses and attorneys travelled to South Bend for the trial of the Wozniak will case in St Joseph circuit court. The action, brought by Jacob Stanislaus and Frank Wozniak et al against Anna Boeskling and others, concerns the estate of Constantina Wozniak who died March 28, 1914, valued at 10000 dollars, mainly farm property in Porter County.
Malcomb Standiford died Friday afternoon likely from apoplexy after a brief collapse at an errand. Born July 26 1850 in Laporte he left a widow Minerva Martin one son Robert Waldo and three grandchildren. Funeral at M E church Westville Sunday. Burial in Westville Cemetery.
Notice to voters of Westville election at Town Hall on November 2 1915 from 6am to 6pm. Elect councilman for 2nd ward town clerk treasurer and marshal. By order of the Board of Trustees J Recktenwall clerk.
Mrs M C Standiford expresses heartfelt gratitude to neighbors and friends who assisted and comforted her after the death of her husband. She remembers the offerings of sympathy and kindness with appreciation.
Plasterers expect to finish at the new Michigan Central depot next Monday. Slaters are at work and with favorable weather next week it is hoped the roof will be covered with slate by Saturday. George B. Swift & Co. of Chicago, the contracting firm, is rushing the work to have the building ready for occupancy by November 15.
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