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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1916
Page
2
The Indicator announces a new annual rate of 1.50 dollars and notes lingering readership in Laporte and Porter counties. A Hughes campaign stop in Laporte is described as a circus day crowd with Mr. Hughes praised for honesty and leadership amid national political debate.
Mrs E J Bowman traveled to Wellsboro for a Saturday visit. Mrs J C Rothenberger of McCool stays with her brother H N Kline. Mr and Mrs T R Harlan hosted Mrs Marion Iseminger and others for a Sunday evening gathering with a five o clock dinner and music. Stafford Iseminger and wife attended the funeral of Robert Pinkerton near Wanatah. Teddy Hagenow and sisters attended church in Michigan City. Mrs L Kline of Webster Indiana visits son H N Kline and family. B Linbaugh returns from two weeks vacation and resumes duty. Mayor M C Howell plans to double acreage for next year’s pickies. Scott Iseminger and wife visited Pinola with Mr and Mrs Guy Johnson.
Otis C S Kline and Lester Bellows spent Saturday night and Sunday in Bristol Indiana. Chester Fousch Orvall Fousch and a lady friend from Michigan City were Sunday guests. Mrs Laura Folk returned to Michigan City after a week here with friends. Mrs Raymond Rottein spent Saturday in Gary. Mrs Ed Stevens visited Elkhart home. Mrs C S Pratt and daughter Margaret visited Laporte relatives. Mr and Mrs George Frame and James Frame family traveled to Chicago for the day.
Robert Pinkerton a longtime resident of southern Laporte County died in an accidental tent collapse during a fishing trip near Kouts on the Kankakee River. A falling tree crushed his head while he slept. the inquest in Porter County returned accidental death. He was about 60 years old, unmarried, a thresher, and survived by four brothers known in the area.
Rudy Wills faced a lone robber in his saloon as patrons had left. The gunman demanded money and a watch, then helped himself behind the bar before vanishing in the fog. Deputy Sheriff Forney moved fast to pursue as locals recall the incident.
J W Reed and his wife of Kettle Falls Washington visit relatives after years away. He recalls life on the Columbia River farm and log handling that funded years of his work. A winter accident left him crippled, now he pursues fruit farming and shares stories of his westward experiences. Reed is a celebrated character with a booming voice.
On tour the production My Home Town Girl stars Louis A. Hirsch music with Frank M. Stam mers book and lyrics. Cast includes Eda von Luke Maude Beatty Doris Vernon Dorothy Reich Roy Purviance Maurice Darcy George Hall with Mr Hyams and Miss McIntyre. Lutheran church service Sunday at 2 pm features Acts 24 25 The Convenient Season sermon notes pews free and all welcome.
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