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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1915
Page
1
The Man confronts The Girl after his engagement ends and visits her luxury apartment. She reveals she chose wealth over him, while he offers protection and a new life. Years pass as she waits for marriage that never comes, ending in social ostracism and regret.
A fragment discusses a drummer described as not telling funny stories and being handicapped in business. The dialogue contrasts perceptions, hinting at social stereotypes and underlying satire within the exchange. The text resumes with clipped, conversational phrasing.
Indiana state fire marshal William H. Longley launches a campaign urging teachers and schools to observe Fire Prevention Day on October 8. He distributes posters and drill rules and shares a home hazard questionnaire to reduce risks and boost safety education across cities.
State veterinarian Dr. A F Nelson discussed by phone with Dr W H Gruner of Evansville about a suspected foot and mouth case on a Vanderburgh County farm. Nelson concluded it was not the disease, noting other parts of the state show infectious signs but not foot and mouth danger. Also notes Park Hospital Wabash plans a $10 000 facility, Gentry Bros. Remedy capital rise, and Universal Envelope Sealer capitalization.
Hartford City reports William McGriff, superintendent of the Blackford county infirmary, indicted for embezzlement for selling 40 farm chickens last spring and not turning the money over to the county. he denies the charge and remains in charge. Indianapolis outlines Disease Prevention Day plans with a Tomlinson hall program on October 1, featuring music, vaudeville, moving pictures, and a Chaplin film, plus a parade expected to outshine last year. 53 floats already entered.
Hartford City official William McGriff faces indictment for embezzling 33.66 dollars from county funds. he repaid the amount and posted bond. Evansville reports John Riley, a 23 year old former resident now serving in France with Canada’s contingent after naturalization and land claims in northwestern Canada. Wabash sees Dayton Hoover killed at a sawmill after a fall. his widow is devastated. New Albany Presbytery adjourns with Rev Armentrout elected vice moderator and church relations severed with Jeffersonville’s First Presbyterian. Noblesville reports forged checks totalizing about 7.50 to 10 dollars using Noblesville Milling and Union Sanitary Manufacturing names. Spencer notes Indianapolis Presbytery elects delegates to the synod. Roachdale chosen for spring meeting. Indianapolis election marks first use of Australian ballot. Theodore Perry reelected president of Indianapolis Musicians’ Protective Association with multiple officers and trustees. Laporte reports a post office robbery captured when residents aided by revolvers.
The article details making two headlamps from cans and a clock glass for a lantern, plus mounting methods and lighting fixtures. It also describes vine trellis ideas using hoops, nails, and wires, plus a simple vine-growing stake and string setup.
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