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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1914
Page
2
A midnight blaze razed a wood house garage and ice house, leaving only the foundation and charred sills. Neighbors and a delayed fire response hindered containment while residents rescued some contents. Est. loss around 3000 dollars. sentimental value remains with memories of the writer and their long-time home.
Helena Dispatch reports Frank Fish has mined plaster from abandoned houses at the Gregory mine near Wickes owned by Helena and Livingston company. He secured a lease to smelt plaster from the town tailings, shipped eight tons to East Helena and found returns satisfactory.
A conversation about a widow and a letter that failed to stamp leads to a surprising marriage report. The scene shifts to the Lohengrin wedding with detailed ceremony notes, guests, gifts, and a presto homeward departure for the newlyweds.
A heated exchange over scattered data on marriage licenses shows 87 licenses translating to 174 people, sparking debate about potential housing demand. The optimistic view links licenses to new inquiries for homes and rentals, while the pessimist doubts the positive impact on business.
Harry Crumpacker declares his candidacy for judge of the superior courts of Laporte and Porter counties. He states he will object to the Republican nominating convention decision.
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