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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1916
Page
2
The Westville Indicator reports James E. Watson’s recent speech, noting his rebuke of President Wilson’s acceptance of renomination and his critique of trusts. The piece contrasts campaign rhetoric with current policy, arguing the administration has failed to prosecute anti trust cases.
James P. Goodrich addressed Goshen voters on Friday night from the court house steps advocating tax relief and businesslike state management. He traced Indiana debt and tax history from Governor Mount to the Marshall era, urged constitutional tax reform, and outlined a concrete plan to balance real estate and corporate taxes.
Michigan City reports state inspectors paid and duties described with salary vouchers. A public sale is announced by George Blessing on October 25. Otis Grange hosts a dance this Saturday. At the Laporte county fair Michigan City entries win prizes for essays by Miss Hester Martin and Wallace Coles. Miss Martin is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. F. V. Martin.
Local tidbits note Mr and Mrs John Goudy driving to Chicago for a recent win and visits from Mrs McCarty and Sussie Carty. Wecznitzke’s death at eighty eight with Frank Kulakuski memorialized. Mike Thoesen trips to M’oso with lumber for a new barn. Postmaster Gust hosts brother John from Wanatah. Elkhart visitor G W Norton. Mrs O J Sackman visits Chariton. Burdick attendees hear new preacher. Wm McCarty and wife from La Porte visit. B L Corey on vacation. relief agent Wm Plumbeck covers. Mrs C E Hollar visits daughter L Rhoda. Carl Rhoda from Woodville distributes safe bills.
Mrs. Isaiah Sarver and Mrs. 8S. EK. Sarver visited with the former's daughter Mrs. Ross Herrold of Westville Monday of last week. Henry Bauer bought a Studebaker. he also purchased a house and lot in Westville and will reside there soon. Eid Greening bought forty acres known as the Nate Dodd farm from Mrs. Henry Bauer and Mrs. Della Frame of Chicago. The dance at Coburg hosted by Ed Mason drew a lively crowd. The Larkin club met with Mrs. Roman Tetzlaff for a jolly gathering and lunch. A box social at Jackson Center drew many young people. Miss Marjory Rogers stayed with cousin Miss Ada Link over the weekend.
Local residents and relatives visited coast to coast over the weekend. Agent C. S. Kline and family shared time with kin in Mishawaka while Mrs. L. C. Snyder spent days in Chicago with her son Fred and family. Mrs. John Newbegins of Tacoma is visiting Emil Rotzein and kin.
Mrs Clyde Smith of southern Illinois spent several days last week with her sister Mrs W S Boyd. Mr and Mrs Luther Keith visited their daughter Cherie at Monette boarding school in nearby Rensselaer on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Van Wilkinson spent the weekend in Chicago and Gary visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Elon Seymour drove to Colon Michigan to see his parents Mr and Mrs Stowell. Mr and Mrs Robt Evans occupy the Jacob Evans house and Mr and Mrs Geo McLeelan will move into the Evans residence soon. Mrs L L Keith hosted the Goats for a one o clock luncheon Thursday. Mr and Mrs Bert McCord and Dr and Mrs Dolson of Valparaiso called on friends in the Village last Sunday.
Mr and Mrs George Blessing attended a social gathering Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Sam Poston near Westville. Ha80 from this place attended.
Bert Topper will hold a public sale at his farm next Monday October 23 and plans to move to Westville. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wright will occupy the Topper farm as residents.
The record notes Woodrow Wilson’s 1905 1907 and 1909 comments on labor unions open shop and labor market effects. It highlights his New York governorship three year nine month term signing fifty six labor laws and urging further protections including insurance policies for laboring men under state laws.
Popular Science reports English zoologist Dr. Francis Ward’s observations of fish behavior in natural surroundings. Perch tremble under glass tapping, bars disappear briefly, and a pike shows suspicion before deciding on attack or retreat.
The anecdote follows Sousa in his Marine Band days in Washington. Backenblasser, a German trombone player, complains outside a theater after weeks of playing, swearing in frustration and declaring he will never perform there again after being discharged. Girls Wanted apply at Michigan.
Judge Harry L. Crumpacker presides in Valparaiso over a pivotal case by Mandel estate trustees seeking to restore the Grand Calumet river to its original contour, connect it with Gary harbor, and open it to public use. The lawsuit questions whether Gary’s harbor remains restricted to United States Steel vessels despite federal findings of navigability. The Mandel heirs own land along the river valued at up to three million dollars, while Gary’s city is implicated due to a land grant to the city. Local industry and jobs loom as U S Steel plans further 40 million dollars in plant extensions and new facilities to boost employment. In Porter County, long-time resident E L Furness, 84, first postmaster and station agent at Furnessville, dies. funeral set.
Raymond Robbins, a leading progressive speaker, will address Michigan City next Wednesday evening October 25 on campaign issues. Republicans plan a monster reception with a great parade and abundant red fire, evoking memories of early campaigns. Will you attend?
John Knaack of Otis Laporte County Indiana applies to the Laporte County Board of Commissioners at the November 1916 session for leave to purchase and transfer the license held by Frank Pniewski to sell intoxicating liquors in Otis. The proposed premises are a 20 by 26 foot room on a two story building fronting a public highway, with multiple doors and connections to rear rooms, located on lot 33 in U.S. of LaCroix now Otis NewDurham Township Laporte County Indiana. Dated October 3, 1916.
Mrs Newlywed sobs that she will quit housekeeping despite completing a college domestic science course. Her dearest friend questions the decision as the judge notes the difficulty of finding a butcher who did.
William Tolton offers shoe repair at Augustine Bros with options to repair or half sole your footwear. Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. advertises insurance through agent B. F. Cass of Milwaukee, Wis. Leave your shoes at Augustine Bros. for service.
New Durham Paul Hannon Trusts Office temporarily with Dr J N Kelly for the latest style in shell frames or rimless mountings. Large toric lens bifocals kryptok. See Oswald, exclusive optometrist at 6053 Franklin St Michigan City.
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