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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text indicates an editor publisher advertising weekly notices in Westville Indiana. It mentions terms in advance, rates on application, and a request to place announcements with a local indicator.
The piece argues the public cares more for war preparedness and partisan lines fade. It questions President Wilson's leadership, notes Democratic pressure for party control, and highlights the death of Edmund G. Wagner in France along with the poignant toll on his fiancée Nellie Taylor and mother Mrs. Taylor.
William W. Hans Democratic candidate for county treasurer has been ill with tonsillitis and confined to his home for about a week. His condition today is much improved and he had a physician attending him throughout the week.
Isaac Hilbert and wife of Allison place south of Otis receive word their son Rhea has been killed in action. The Indicator lauds his sacrifice, notes his service with Westville lodge I C O F member, and mentions two brothers in France. Community mourns with pride and awaits a fuller officer’s report.
Wayne Rhein writes his mother that a wound in the arm required two weeks in the hospital and he is now up and about again, correcting earlier exaggerated reports of serious wounds in France.
The item says Claude Coocher is missing in action in France. It notes he is the son of Mrs. Carrie Coocher of Michigan City formerly of this place, with two other sons in service. The paper cannot verify the report but hopes it may be true.
Word was received this morning that Edmund T. Maes, brother of Victor Maes of 415 A Street, died in France from wounds suffered while fighting for his native land.
The LaPorte family received word that Edmund T. Maes was seriously wounded on July 13 while serving abroad and has since died. Maes, a native of France, grew up in the United States with his family in a Massachusetts town.
George W Sparrow of 184 Claire Street receives a letter from his son Herman in France. Herman says he has been wounded by shrapnel in the arm while in the thick of battle. He notes American forces faced machine guns and light artillery but prevailed without German infantry contact at that time.
In hospital for repairs he hopes to be out soon to fill his place in the front ranks. Herman is a member of Co. G, 126th Infantry.
Mary Henry born February 19 1818 in Pennsylvania died Monday at her daughter Mrs John Barnes home in Otis. She lived in Ohio Indiana and near Door Village Burdick. Eight children. husband died thirty four years ago. Funeral at Barnes home with burial at Door Village conducted by E T Scott.
Township trustees met with County Superintendent Farnam to prepare for the opening of county schools next Monday. Edith Denison will direct the new industrial art department, LaPorte County leading the nation in this program. Vacancies were filled with cooperation. more teachers are hoped to be hired by Monday. Farnam will postpone resignation as work begins, then move to Indianapolis to assist Isaac Strauss in Indiana.
The United States fuel administration requests cooperation to conserve oil and gasoline. C C Winningham warns wasteful handling could lead to government control of distribution and stricter motorist regulations. Driving less, not idling, avoiding spills, and tuning carburetors are urged. If savings fall short, mandatory wartime controls may follow.
Clarence S Clearsby A B today assumed the secretaryship of the Young Men s Christian Association in Michigan City He has been in the city two weeks and expects cooperation from residents to advance winter projects Major George R Hill deputy postmaster has joined active service with the United States He will lead in chemical warfare work as a captain reflecting his militia background in Indiana.
Washington directs a county level study to determine how many skilled farmers and employed farm managers are needed to maximize agricultural production. The findings will be sent to the exemption board to aid classifying men aged up to 45 for war service. Surpluses or shortages may be reassigned between counties to maintain production and feed the world.
Mrs George Brummitt reports a letter from her nephew Willis Teale announcing his promotion to major. Teale left the United States in February for overseas service as a captain and now serves with the Seventh U S Engineers. He is the son of the late Professor William E Teale and brother of Abram B Teale of Kalamazoo formerly of this city.
Allied nations share sugar terms amid war time shortages. The U S Food Administration urges a voluntary two pounds per person per month while England France and Italy ration differently and prices rise abroad. Germany maintains home supply though exports shrink. May is storage month for eggs for water glass and various soldiers and personnel lists are noted.
Camp Taylor in Kentucky schedules a Friday start for mandatory training. The long list of names includes Joseph Abraham Awald Fritz Otto Marechke Alfred Kahn Harry Kalk Aloysius Ference Richard Hitz William Steffen Harry Menke Louis Zygmantowski Stanslaus Kiszla William Bladoki George Mendelk LES Thomas Pherigo Martin Schmidt William Mertens Herman Deutscher Edward Wolff Edward Heuer Harry Yanka Mohamed Shelhop Otto Henk John Skibinskki Felix Fratagilla Lawrénd Dyszkiewicz Hassan Allie moherer Henry Seimetz Arnold Schnick Albert Ascher Frederick Tews Alex Krantz Oscar Handke Barney Teets Walter Gunzinger and others noted as part of contingen LaPorte area names include Howard Zach Herman Gussman Emil Jutroské Wanatah Frank Smith LaPorte John Blakeman Earl Zeese Hanson and several Wanatah LaPorte entries among many others.
Fragmentary names include Dreyer Raymond Herrold as quartermaster and Walter Ambroski in Australia. No clear event or context available.
Mrs Catherine Johanni aged 78 and mother of former County Treasurer Joseph Johanni died at her Union Center home. Funeral arrangements are pending.
It is mutual pleasure to have you visit LaPorte and view pretty coats suits dresses waists dress goods silks. Enjoy trying on good looking garments at the Boston Store.
The Indiana auditor announced the semiannual distribution of automobile license funds for road work. Total disbursement is 1,162,124.91 dollars to be used for county maintenance and repairs. LaPorte receives 13,756.93 dollars, Porter 11,325.52 dollars, and St Joseph 17,520.20 dollars.
Roy L. Pierce was elected captain of Company I at a city armory meeting on Washington street. He won unanimously on the first ballot. J. A. Murvihill was chosen as first lieutenant without opposition. T. L. Applegate defeated Porter D. Farrand on the fourth ballot for second lieutenant. C. O. Pauley was named first sergeant.
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