Road Contract Bid Absence Slows Indiana County Projects
The article reports no bids were received for three county road projects in Hanna Cass and New Durham townships, prompting the board to delay advertising bids and likely push construction to next year. It argues for local, self built roads with proper drainage and criticizes contractor-driven schemes. It also notes local accidents and community notices including a fatal automobile incident involving a relative of the postmaster and several local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert C
H. H. Rosenbaum
Hanna
Cass
August Schirr
New Durham
Local Draft Draw Names Revealed in LaPorte County
Dr. E. R. Leeds and the LaPorte County board list members Albert C. Couden B. F. Kennedy Mohamed Deborah and Miss Clara Lath. Debonjah was the first man drawn in the Michigan City draft process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte County
R. Leeds
Albert C. Couden
B. F. Kennedy
Mohamed Deborah
Clara Lath
Debonjah
Michigan City
Road design and soil science reshape local farming approach
The passage argues that road construction mirrors modern farming, stressing soil composition and adaptability. It critiques contractors and engineers for incompetence and corruption, links poor planning to county debt, and calls for community oversight to achieve better results.
Iseminger Family Notes and Local Happenings
Michigan City resident G. Giloff visited his sons last week. Marion Iseminger has spent eight of seven days at the river. Stafford Iseminger’s mischief at Laporte fair prompts souvenir theft. Marion Iseminger and family visited the Schlein house on Sunday. Jack Frost damaged corn potatoes and garden produce Monday night. John Hagenow made several river trips and brought a nice catch. M. C. Howell and Walter visited Westville Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Iseminger
G. Giloff
Michigan City
Marion Iseminger
Stafford Iseminger
Laporte Fair
Jimmy
Allison
Coburg
Jim
Mrs. Schlein
Jack Frost
John Hagenow
Mr. Hagenow
M. C. Howell
Walter
Westville
Local Social News Highlights From Otis Area
Mrs Minnie Kelly of Illinois visits her aunt Mrs Rebecca Barnes. Mrs Clara LeRoy and daughter Leona arrive from Chicago for a week with relatives. Lester Bellows entertains relatives from White Pigeon. Mrs Anna Dorsey on business to Laporte. C B Reynolds and wife visit Burdick relatives. Otis Grange hosts dance on Friday Sept 21. Mrs Rebecca Barnes hosts dinner with Dallas Sarver family Charley Barnes and Mrs Minnie Kelly. Mrs Otilge Norris and daughters visit Mrs Laura Witte. Mrs C B Pratt travels to Laporte. Miss Ruth Curran returns to Michigan City for teaching duties. Mrs Wm Kriesel visits Rotzein family in Holmesville. Miss Ruth Rotzein visits Laporte. C B Reynolds and wife host friends Friday night with cards and music. Ice cream and cake served. Milo Ritenour from Laporte spends Sunday with home folks. Miss Mollie Whetstone of Burdick visits friends here Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis
Minnie Kelly
Illinois
Rebecca Barnes
Clara LeRoy
Leona
Chicago
Lester Bellows
White Pigeon
Anna Dorsey
Laporte
C. B. Reynolds
Burdick
Otis Grange
Grange Hall
Rotzein
Holmesville
Ruth Rotzein
Milo Ritenour
Mollie Whetstone
Mrs Gumbering and Mickow families visit Fanslows
Mrs. Fred Gumbering of Chicago and Mrs. Martin Mickow with two children from near Hamlet returned home today after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fanslow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gumbering
Chicago
Martin Mickow
Hamlet
Charles Fanslow
Local families plan trips and visits this week across Michigan and nearby towns
Roy Sheneman and family of Walkerton visited H N Kline and family while Lizzie Sheranu toured Suman. P R Iseminger and Scott Iseminger with wives headed to Baldwin Michigan for a fishing and camping trip. Harlan family mourns as Mrs T R Harlan travels to North Baltimore for an uncle's death. B N Linbaugh awarded for largest fish. Ted Hagenow and wife drove to Michigan for the weekend. Barnum Bailey show seen in Gary by several residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Sheneman
Walkerton
H. N. Kline
Lizzie Sheranu
Suman
P. R. Iseminger
Scott Iseminger
Baldwin
Michigan
B. N. Linbaugh
T.R. Harlan
North Baltimore
Ir. Iseminger
M. L. Gragg
T. R. Harlan
Barnum & Bailey
Gary
Ted Hagenow
Ss. Co
Iseminger
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H.H. Williams
Chesterton
F. A. Gust
Henry Heiken
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Polina Gust
Briggs
Mike Smith
Vine
J. D. Miller
Photie
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Hotel Rumely
H.W. Sallwasser
Lincon Way
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Westville, Ind
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Jefferson Ave
MONON
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway
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Indianapolis
Lafayette
Weatvillee
Eafayette
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W.J. Kiff
R. M. Martin
Ererree
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Portage.home Telephone CO
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Canada
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New York
California
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North Pacific
Utah
Wisconsin
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Ft. Wayne, Ind
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J. C. Matotte
Ethelred Curtis
Masonic
Poplins
Serges
Millinery Department
Davidson & Porter
Alida
Frank
Darrow
Rowley
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Masonic Temple
Fairview Farm
J. E. Payne
J. Venedorland Insurance
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Oberreich & Arnold
Bank of Westville
Fedder’s Great
Oxford
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