Community News From Michigan City and Surroundings
Mrs W Treat receives treatment at Michigan City hospital. A missionary supper and program were held at the library basement Monday. Ed Hixon and L R Cass and wives returned from a three week trip to New York state. Roads were good and hotels used. Rally day at M E Sunday school pleased Supt Steele and aides with attendance. A surprise party marked Mr and Mrs R H Hilton's 19th wedding anniversary. A town hall picture night improved with better lighting promising smoother future showings. Carnations honored the evening hosts. Visitors included Mr and Mrs George Blessing and Mr and Mrs Sol A Coles. A cornfield pest resembling an army worm is damaging crops up to 25 percent. A South Bend suit by Mayor Miller against the city was set for the 26th to change venue to Laporte County. The common council deposed the board of public works but the board continues to function. Nights turn cool after warm days with frost possible and signs point to a long cold winter or mild one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local Missionary Society
Ed Hixon
L. R. Cass
New York State
M. E
Supt. Steele
R. H. Hilton
Town Hall
Messrs. Bacon and Davidson
George Blessing
Sol A. Coles
Michigan City
G. W. Hartman
South Bend
Fred C. Miller
Common Council
Spychalski
Miller
Laporte County
Board of Public Works
Board of Works
Rites Held For Lieut Paley At Pine Lake Cemetery
Lieut M K Paley was buried Sunday at Pine Lake cemetery after an impressive ceremony. Private William F Kubiak of Waterford is expected to arrive today in Michigan City and will have funeral services at St Stanislaus church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Paley
Pine Lake
William F. Kubiak
Waterford
Michigan City
St. Stanislaus Church
Local residents share Sunday visits and moves
Mr. Oscar Buchanan and father visited Allie Buchanan's home. Donald Gruenke, once ill, can return to school. Floyd Curtis and Paul Sebart traveled to Chesterton to purchase roofing. John Nowatzke and family visited Andrew Knoll's home. John Kidda and family plan to move from the Kienitz farm to Michigan City. Frank Krueger moves from Zimmerman to Levischow farm near Michigan City. Frank Calusa and wife spent Sunday in Hammond. John Gingnutz hosted relatives from Hammond over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Buchanan
Allie Buchanan
Donald Gruenke
Floyd Curtis
Paul Sebart
Chesterton
John Nowatzke
Andrew Knoll
John Kidda
Kienitz
Michigan City
Frank Krueger
Zimmerman
Levischow
Frank Calusa
Hammond
Ind
John Gingnutz
Mrs Kemper and Daughter Hurt in Otis Burdick Auto Crash
Mrs Alfred Kemper and her daughter Miss Florence were injured when their car collided near Burdick Thursday afternoon with the car of Steve Delato. Mrs Kemper is in Leeds sanitarium with painful injuries and possible internal damage. Florence Kemper has numerous cuts and remains home. The collision caused the wind shield to shatter as Miss Kemper struck it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Kemper
Florence
Otis
Burdick
Kemper
Leeds
Florence Kemper
Miss Kemper
Mrs. Kemper
Steve Delato
Gary
Kreshock and Wiesemann Tie Local Nuptials in Otis
Miss Clara Wiesemann and Steve Kreshock married Tuesday at St Marys church Otis officiated by Rev John Wroblewski. Bride wore charmeuse satin with lilies of the valley veil. They plan to reside at the groom's farm eight miles east of Michigan City after Oct 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Wiesemann
Steve Kreshock
St. Mary’s Church
Otis
John Wroblewski
Laura Wiesemann
Petition nominates Mrs Ella Barnes for city commissioner
A petition with 1000 signatures and circulated by fourteen women was filed in City Clerk Spychalski's office in Michigan City nominating Mrs Ella Barnes for one of five city commissioner seats on the November 8 election. The large petition signals broad esteem for her candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Kk. Barnes
Spychalski
Michigan City
Fish Stock Placed in Laporte County Waters
La Porte County Fish and Game Protective Association distributed thirty cans of fish for stocking. The load includes 1,600 bass 4 to 5 inches long 2,000 bluegills 1,500 yellow perch and one can of carp ordered for Clear Lake to aid ecological cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte County
Judge Gallaher Convenes Court After Summer Illness
Judge Gallaher resumes circuit court sessions after a summer illness. No grand jury was called and no petit jury date set. Naturalization days are planned for Wednesday and Thursday with many applicants for citizenship papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Gallaher
Gallaher
Circuit Court
Melon Patch Produces Near Town Despite Drought
Al Bowers and James Thomas cultivated melons at the A. C. Johnson place two miles east of town. They raised about 10 000 melons and shipped three truckloads to adjoining towns while selling many at the patch. Drought slowed the early crop but later weather revived growth as vines blossomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Bowers
James Thomas
A. C. Johnson Place
Otis Man Sues for Damages Over Auto Collision
Stanley Kucharski through attorney John Lass filed in superior court against Albert Renbowski of Otis for damages of 300 dollars. On August 21 1921 while Kucharski drove a motor truck near Otis he passed an intersection when Renbowski approached at speed and collided with the truck pushing it off the road and injuring it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis
Stanley Kucharski
John Lass
Albert Renbowski
Davis family to occupy Herrold property in planned move
The Davis family and household goods arrived on Monday and will occupy the H. B. Herrold property at Plane and Jefferson streets, soon vacated by W. L. Augustine who moves into a new residence with his family. Davis is a traveling salesman. his wife is sister to Mrs. Thomas Garwood, daughters of Rev. Brayton, longtime Door Village Baptist pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Davis
H. B. Herrold
Plane and
Jefferson Sts
W. L. Augustine
Thos. Garwood
Brayton
Door Village Baptist Church
Death of Lince Petergon-Myers in Iowa automobile accident
Word reached Saturday of the death of Lince Petergon-Myers in Manchester Iowa. She was struck by a car while crossing a street on her way to her brother Docy Myers home and died Thursday evening September 28, twenty four hours after the crash. Burial was in Manchester. She was about 69 and remembered by schoolmates from her girlhood on a farm near Pinhook where her parents were pioneers. For sale a black mare and buggy by Alf McCarty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lince Petergon-Myers
Manchester
Iowa
Cars for sale at Coulter's inspected Ford touring roadster
Used Ford touring roadster and sedan advertised at Coulter's with prices starting from 125 dollars. The listing invites buyers to call and inspect the vehicles for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulter’s
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Ethelred Curtis
Hears Temple
Buildin
Laport
Indiana
Yranke, Osborn
Kenneth
Lee L. Osborn
Sborn
Osborn & Osborn
Hopins
First National Bank Bldg
Laporte
Ind Phone
J. Venedorland
First National Bank
H. B. Hayward
Associated Physicians
Valparaiso
Sallwasser
Attorneys-at-Law
Lincolnway
Court House
Laporte Ind
Herman W. Sallwasser
Norman H. Sallwasser
Oxford
Kellings’ Shoe Store
W. Treat
Michigan City Hospital
Frank Thompson
Watson Wright
Frank
Haskellis
Wright
Clinton Township
Wat
Kreshock-Weiseman
Oberreich & Arnold
Haviland China
Old Ben Coal
Westville Lumber & Coal Company
Laporte Lakes
Carmel Myers
Westville Town Hall
Sellers’ Majestic
Lowenstine & Sons
Valparaiso, Indiana
Alf. McCarty
Lemuel Darrow
Darrow & Rowley
Earl Rowley
Masonic Temple
Westville
Geo. F. Straley
Jahn Bus Line
Wanatah
Wanstah
John Bus Lines
Hanna
Union Mills
Wheatfield
Keuts
Walkerton
Union Center
Tracy
Kingebury
Davidson & Bauer
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