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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1919
Page
2
Westville Indiana post office second class matter publisher notes readers in county see it regularly. Publication is uncompromisingly Republican and confines itself to home and county affairs though it comments on wider concerns. Subscription rate set at 31.50 per year.
Circuit Court in session as Judge Gallaher opens the September term with motions and answers in numerous suits. Kingsbury crossing tragedy parents seek damages totaling about 18000. The board of children's guardians sues for custody of a neglected child. Will of Elspeth Rose Loomis probate awards $14000 estate to be divided among children.
Four inmates from a state prison band escaped Monday night by using wires stretched from a nearby factory to scale the north wall. The escapees include Firmer Sherer, John Fritz, Jeffersonville. Thomas Hole, New Albany. and Sam Golstein, Terre Haute, all with prior life terms or long sentences.
Thieves broke into Marvin G. Freeman dry goods and the hardware firm Croup White & Co in Union Mills. They escaped with about $100 in merchandise including jewelry cigars shirts and a $7.50 razor while leaving mostly small items.
Sunday night marks the final service of the conference year at the M E church. A member urges duty over condemnation and asks full attendance. Centenary subscriptions are due by October 1 to secretary G L Howell. appreciation is extended to members and friends for their cooperative year. Mr and Mrs Chivington are mentioned.
W Baker, a confessed killer of Carl Cook, attempted suicide by slashing his left wrist six times with a tin spoon in his Laporte County jail cell. He severed a vein, bled extensively, and was found by Deputy Fosdick under a shower. He is expected to recover and will be kept under closer watch.
Floyd Kreisel secured a position with the Chicago police after visiting Fast Chicago on Sunday. Henry Reglein funeral held in Michigan City with Mr. and Mrs. Snyder in attendance. Harley Witte traveled from Detroit for a short hometown visit. Mrs. Darby and daughters Dona Bell of Durham visited friends. Mrs. Rebecca Barnes hosted guests from LaPorte. Raymond Rottein and family of LaPorte visited relatives. Arthur Blessing and daughter of LaPorte spent Sunday with his parents at Beatty’s Corners. Willie Gill of Hammond spent the weekend with family. Lester Bellows and son Forrest traveled to Constantine Michigan for a week with relatives. Curran family from Michigan City hosted Ruth and Madeline. Elmo Dorsey, recently in Minnesota, returned home to visit and resume work in LaPorte.
Judge Gallaher presided over five divorces in circuit court with numerous motions heard. Marion Ekkins divorced Jessie B. Elkins claiming infidelity during service and after discharge. Anna Knapp of LaCrosse divorced Floyd Knapp with custody of two children. Myrtle O. Hensell divorced Harry F. Hensell with custody of two children. Andrew G. Peterson divorced Linda Peterson alleging desertion and child Landon. Lawrence E. Clark divorced Anna C. Clark with custody of three children Esther Mary and Tuawrence and costs paid.
The family of the late W. L. Corne lius expresses appreciation for thoughtful sympathy shown during their bereavement and years of affliction.
Westville Hardware Co announces special prices on Round Oak ranges. Limited quantities available. customers urged to act quickly to secure discounts and delivery options.
Sunday night Ralph Warnke was in an auto collision at Franklin and Coolspring avenues Michigan City. He believes the striking car belonged to LaPorte and is seeking the driver. Warnke’s vehicle suffered a broken fender and a sprung radius rod.
The Laporte Aerie of Eagles plans to surrender its charter and sell furniture and paraphernalia as membership has dwindled from about five hundred to a score. The club rooms will close and the Eagles will become a memory.
Wilbur Burden of Rolling Prairie was shot while duck hunting with Nelson across Silver Lake. Nelson aimed at ducks, misjudged the distance, and Burden, about 17, sustained three wounds in the left foot and upper leg. Dr. Burleson treated the boy and removed the small, nearly spent projectiles and gave infection serum.
The Boston Store advertises rising grain sack market prices with good sacks scarce and sells them at 59 cents, calling it cheaper than today’s wholesale price and urging customers to buy quickly while supplies last.
J C Hoffman hosts Mr and Mrs Hunter from South Chicago as Louis Reling attends Chesterton High School. Numerous visits from Chicago and Gary residents are noted along with farming plans and local sales. Weather features a long rain spell easing after a dry period. County Treasurer Pusch schedules tax collection at Westville bank.
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