Knight Templars Leave Fort Wayne by Special Train
The Comandery at Fort Wayne sent sixty tickets for a trip to Fort Wayne with the K of P band leading a five coach train. Forty three were members, others were wives and non-members drawn by cheap rates. Major Davenport led the local lodge, bands from Muncie and Indianapolis joined, and the group planned to outplay rivals in music on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight Templars
Lake Erie
Fort Wayne
K.of P. Band
Bluffton
Davenport
Muncie
Indianapolis
Cady Montgomery
Cappy Sawyer
Grant Burkett
M. M. Justus
Dr. L. Mason
Wells County Boom Draws New Residents and Growth
Assessors report a thriving Wells County with rising housing and farm construction. A strong crop outlook, early farm equipment purchases, and improved farms through ditching and fencing accompany an influx of newcomers, many from Boone and Clinton counties, attracted by soil and community. Local real estate agents note numerous farm purchases by new residents and existing farmers renewing investments.
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Wells County
W. J. Deihl
Lancaster Township
Boone
Clinton County
Election of New Salem church trustees set for April 25
Notice states an election of trustees for the Methodist Protestant church known as New Salem will be held Saturday April 25 at one o'clock in the church.
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Methodist Protestant Church
The
New Salem
Will Shafer Sends News On Disappearance
Will Shafer has written to Bluffton and reports his disappearance began when he left on the 9 55 train. He rode to Kokomo, witnessed a local funeral, then rode a coach farther before taking a local freight to Metcalf Illinois. He now works on a farm four miles from Metcalf breaking ground with four horses and a gang plow. He expresses satisfaction with the work and gives no plan to return. His parents are relieved to know his location.
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Will Shafer
Bluffton
Paul Williamson
Will
Kokomo
Metcalf
Illinois
Jessie
Williamson
Wills
Jesse
Who Struck Shorty Nixon in a Saloon Brawl
Early this morning Mandeville Nixon, a bartender at John Pierce saloon, was found with a severe lip wound. He claimed a dance partner Sherm Stanton and John Pierce caused the injury with a knuckle blow, while Pierce suggested Nixon attacked him. Nixon, a violinist, has had prior trouble with Pierce and Stanton.
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Mandeville Nixon
John Pierce
Dr. Landfair
Mandeville
Sherm Stanton
Stanton
Pierce
Nixon
Sherm
John
Closing Day at Dillman School Celebrates Mrs Fretta Earl
Last Saturday April 11th the Dillman primary room closed for a surprise dinner honoring teacher Mrs Fretta Earl in her third consecutive term. Ladies brought baskets and laid tables in the room used by older students. A pleasant afternoon followed with recitations and songs by the children.
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Dillman
Fretta Earl
Yearly Spearing Ban Triggers Lake Arrests at Loon Lake
Visitors to northern lakes face a summer ban on fish spearing as game wardens enforce the law. Several arrests have occurred around Loon Lake, angering longtime locals who relied on spearing.
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Loon Lake
Threatening letters plague Amos French family near city
The French family east of town reports anonymous threats from a man named John Bossart. A note warned of arson and shooting if visitation to Bertha French is blocked, with no sign-off. Authorities say a peace bond is possible, but insanity pleas may complicate action. the family seeks a remedy after previous harassment and past similar incidents.
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Amos French
John Bossart
Bertha French
Ile
French
Miss Bertha
Clarence Gottschalk
Petition pushes Sunday base ball in Indianapolis
A large petition seeks mayor Bookwalter’s support for Sunday baseball in Indianapolis. The mayor will not reveal his stance. Club officials and workers previously backed a Sunday baseball bill, defeated last session when broadened to cities over 16 000. Rumors swirl about politics behind the petition and potential mayoral support for nonchurch Sunday games.
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Indianapolis
Bookwalter
Watkins
Wife Justified in Desertion of Husband and Children
A Banner report notes Mrs. Frank Fryback left for Geneva with her two children after learning her husband was riding with another woman. The 13 year old son told his mother, prompting the escape. Fryback reportedly lived with the other woman and plans a summer road trip, buying junk and trading horses as he goes.
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Frank Fryback
Geneva
Frank
Ounce
First of the Season Excursions to Fort Wayne and Indianapolis
The L B E W RR announces opening of season excursions on April 20. Bluffton departure at 6 24 a m with Fort Wayne round trip 60 cents and Indianapolis round trip 1 25. Return from Indianapolis at 6 00 p m. Baggage wheels and baby cabs not checked on excursion tickets.
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Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Ind. Faure
Bluffton
Indianapola
Will Meet Thursday to Organize Local Lady Maccabees Hive
Mrs. Elliot calls a Thursday afternoon meeting for all interested in starting a Lady Maccabees hive in this city. The gathering will be in the Knights hall, and all prospective members should attend to determine if the hive will form. If enough join, a charter will be sent promptly.
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Lady Maccabees
Mystery Man Found In Findlay Confounds Police
Findlay police remain puzzled by a man found wandering who claimed Bhifton as his home yet could not recall his name. Mayor Mack referenced a George Carson once in Ossian allegedly headed to Montpellier with a letter bearing the name. Montpelier authorities reported no such resident and no record of a George Carson there.
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T. Taggart
New Mexico
J. E. Bell
Taggart
J. T. Fanning
James L. Keach
Fanning
Bell
Nindlay
Ohio
Bhifton
Mack
George Carson
Ossian
Montpellier
Findlay
Montpelier
Election approves two percent subsidy for C B C railroad in Penn township
The Penn township and Pennville vote favored the two per cent subsidy for the C B C railroad with 263 for and 105 against in the township. East Camden 10 29 against, West Camden 89 41 against, Balbec 65 45 against. Bluffton and Harrison township vote on the same question on the 21st with a different subsidy level.
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Penn Township
Bluffton
Harrison Township
East Wabash Street paving plans move ahead
Residents along east Wabash street still push for a paved end of the thoroughfare. A petition was drafted last fall but not presented due to city injunction suits. The group seeks a 20 to 22 foot wide street on the east end, Council already favors paving, and a decision will appear at an upcoming meeting.
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East Wabash Street
Wabash Street
Examinations for Pupils Across Several Towns
Examinations for pupils finishing the common school course will be held on Saturday April 18 at multiple locations including Jackson Dillman Harrison Lancaster Court House Jefferson Ossian Liberty and Liberty Center. Reading questions will be based on First Snow Fall or Charge of the Light Brigade. Pupils may have either poem.
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Jackson
Dillman
Harrison and Lancaster
Court House
Jefferson
Ossian
Liberty
Liberty Center
Light Brigade
Doctor Fred Metts Attends Ossian Meeting of Physicians
Dr. Fred Metts of Ossian visited last evening to take part in a physicians meeting held in the court room.
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Fred Metts
Ossian
Wells County Physicians Meeting Highlights Medical Papers
The Wells County Medical Society met in the court room with Arch Cook and Harry Madden providing music. Dr. McKinney chaired as president, welcomed visiting physicians, and honorary membership was conferred. Fort Wayne doctors Dr. McCasky and Dr. Rosenthal presented papers on Gastric Cancer and Chronic Gastritis, with ensuing discussion. New officers were elected: L. Mason president, Fred Metts secretary, J. C. Fulton treasurer. Delegates and alternates were chosen for the state meeting in Richmond.
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Wells County Medical Society
Te Court Room
Arch Cook
Harry Madden
McKinney
String
W. N. Eichhorn
Doctor McCasky
Fort Wayne
McCasky
Rosenthal
L. Mason
Fred Metts
Ossian
J.C. Fulton
Richmond
J. S. Dailey
Bluffton Gets Real Circus Under Otis Vore
Bluffton prepares for a Teak circus led by Otis Vore with about twelve performers, a 30 by 60 foot round tent, and a vaudeville acrobatic program. Shows may start in Stringtown and open in Bluffton within days, then tour with two to three night stands to save travel costs.
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Bluffton
Otis Vore
Otis
Stringtown
Mother Earth
Pastor Isaac W. Singer Assigned to Muncie
Rev. Dr. Isaac W. Singer former Indiana Avenue M E pastor at Anderson moves to Madison Avenue pastorate in Muncie. He spent youth on a Poneto area farm. His son Rev. W. L. Singer will return to Andrews for another year and is known as former Uniondale pastor.
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Isaac W. Singer
Indiana Avenue M. E
Anderson
Madison Avenue
Muncie
Singer
Poneto
W. L. Singer
Andrews
Uniondale
Local official shifts duties as town seeks welfare
In Poneto the justice of the peace, Squire Grove, has served with firm discipline and recently accepted a position with Purdue Candy Company, leaving the town’s headquarters duties. The Kunst of the town remains focused on local welfare amid changes.
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Poneto
Squire Grove
Purdue Candy Company
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C. B. & C. Railroad
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