Commandery Outbound for State Knights Jubilee Parade
Led by Kylne's Citizens Band the Bluffton commandery of Knights Templar left at 7 15 AM for Indianapolis to join a state wide golden jubilee meeting. About forty Bluffton Knights and groups from Fort Wayne Lafayette Anderson and other Indiana cities will march with bands as General McKee's staff includes Adams Gillet Scott English Jewel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kylne
Knights Templar
Indianapolis
Harry Scott
Angola
William English
John Jewel
Columbus
Templar
E. C. Vaughn
Dell Lecke
John McCleery
Ernst Wiecking
Rus A. Brown
Installation of Epworth League Officers Planned at Methodist Church
Public installation of Epworth League officers occurs Friday evening in the Methodist church auditorium. A musical program and social hour follow, with a general good time anticipated. All are invited and a full program will appear in tomorrow’s issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Young People Hold Merrily Planned Party at McCague Home
A group of about fifty youths gathered at Floyd McCague’s home near Tocsin last evening to celebrate with games, music, and refreshments. The lively crowd enjoyed an entertaining evening built around fellowship and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd McCague
Tocsin
New Man Seeks License to Reopen Centliver Saloon
John Hass applies to the board of commissioners for a license to operate the saloon in the Centliver building on Market Street. He would reopen the place if granted, while current efforts to settle ownership and court orders continue. Forrest Faylor is named as the owner in the license record, complicating transfer power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Faylor
Joe Hartman
Centliver
Market Street
John Hass
Board of Commissioners
Hass
J. C. McClerland
William Cronse
Mt Zion Telephones Expands Service Area and Jobs
Mt Zion Telephones reports strong demand after wiring about seventy five patrons and plans to add poles wires and lines. A switchboard will be installed at the Spaulding residence with Miss Viola Spaulding as operator. The company seeks Keystone franchise and may extend service there. Liberty Center joins to link the two systems for toll service improving west county communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion Telephones Company
Spaulding
Mt. Zion
Ladies Aid Society Meeting Reminder at Reformed Church
All ladies are urged to attend the Ladies' Aid Society meeting at the Reformed church tomorrow at 1 30. Mrs Dave Somers of Tocsin spent the day in the city shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
the Reformed Church
Dave Somers of
Tocsin
City
The Patch Plowed Who Will Plant It
A dispute over a potato patch pits Tom Williams against Dick Gregg in a city case. Williams rented vacant lots on South Johnson street and began planting. Gregg claimed contracts and threatened Williams with a pitchfork. Williams filed a trespass affidavit with Mayor Mack. Officer Deam investigated.
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Mack
Tom Williams
Dick Gregg
Williams
Gome
Tommy Kerfoot
Johnson Street
Gregg
Marks Williams
Wiliams
Willams
Gree
Mook
Deam
Epidemic Not Over In Nottingham Township
Nottingham township reports three new smallpox cases including Philip Alber’s three children with one in serious condition. Health Officer Severin quarantined the home. A church revival near Phoenix closed. Earlier cases near Phoenix linked to Alberson. Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Updegraft also ill. Strict quarantine in effect to curb spread.
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Nottingham Township
Philip Alberson
Severin
Phoenix
Alberson
John Bailey
Arthur Updegraft
Local residents visit Ossian and area for shopping and social events
Mrs George Way and daughter Effie Way of Ossian visit the city for shopping. Mrs C B Bell and daughter Beatrice Belle of Ossian also shop. Emma King visits grandmother Mrs George King in Travisville. J Keefer from Ossian travels from Montpelier on business. J J Shoemaker from Henry County arrives in Poneto to visit his brother. An upcoming wedding is forecast. Mrs Ed Saurer hosts a surprise supper with relatives. George Snyder’s Sunday school class plans Baptist church entertainment May 16 featuring Sam Brickley. A report of Miss Ferry Lash’s marriage is corrected as false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Way
Effie Way
Ossian
Bell
Beatrice Belle
Emma King
Travisville
George King
Fred Eheigmond
J. Keefer
Montpelier
Keefer
J. J. Shoemaker
Henry County
Ohio
Poneto
Ed Saurer
George Snyder
the Baptist Church
Sam Brickley
Ferry Lash
Baper
Lutheran Synod Meets at Uniondale in May
Uniondale hosts the South District Conference of the Lutheran Synod on May 24 25 and 26 at Saint Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev M R Moblers and the church members anticipate a large attendance and a strong outlook for the proceedings.
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Lutheran Church At
Uniondale
Staoy
Northern Indiany
Sty. Mark’s
Poneto Rowdies Alarm Poneto Show With Fight
The Waltz Sisters show near Poneto faced a disturbance as Raymond Foreman son of the town marshal led a small follower crowd. Deputized officials filed affidavits for Foreman and a man named Lambert. Foreman and Holloway were arrested and a court action set, while the troupe moved to Keystone for tonight’s performance amid vows to seek legal protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltz Sisters
Poneto
Foreman
Fuller
Ed Holloway
Waltz
Holloway
Keystone
Marshal Crosbie
Young Foreman
Lambert
Mrs. Warner
State convention in session as Indiana delegates choose contenders
Wells county the state Democratic convention opened with district battles between Hearst and Parker camps. Delegates will select two representatives per district for the national meeting in St Louis. Parker forces favored by many old-guard leaders. Wells county expected to withhold instruction. No speeches planned. likely no platform adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells County
Hearst
St. Louis
O'Brien
Parker
Indiana
Menzies, Lamb
Shively
New York
Rumors of Revolution in Hayti Quiet Yet Tense
Reports from Port au Prince and Cape Haytien say false rumors of a Haytian revolution persist while discontent grows. General Salnave remains active at the frontier as dominos warn and troops mass. Panic grips Port au Prince. business poised to suspend. silver and gold exchange rates spike amid financial strain.
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Port Au Prince
Hayti
Republic
Cape Haytien
Albert Salnave
Haytien
Antenor Firmin
Paris
Salnave
Noad
Jiminez
Santo Domingo
Torattcon Fopunlle
St. Thomas
Haytl
Pepis
Hayt
Gonbralg Salnave
Peuaa Dang
sLebompte
Imperial lineup set for opener against Van Buren
The Imperial baseball club reorganized and will play its first game at Van Buren against the Van Buren Sluggers next Sunday. The team has trained hard and appears in first class condition with a lineup featuring Johlows Harrison Griffin catcher Henb Stout pitcher Jim Crosbie Albert Miller second base Harry Roth shortstop 8 Hughes third base Harry Stout left field Alva Mooshuft center field F Masterson right field Herb Stout captain Lem Stout manager.
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Imperial Baseball Club
van Buren
Johlows
Harrison Griffin
Stout
Jim Crosbie
Albert Miller
Harry Roth
Hughes
Harry Stout
Alva Mooshuft
F. Masterson
Herb Stout
Lem Stout
Missionary Meeting Set By Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian church missionary group will meet Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Kiger on West Riley Avenue. The program includes readings from Acts 16 1 16 and a study titled The Han Dynasty to the Provinces of Pentecost. Social hour, piano music, and contributions by Mrs. Hatfield Mrs. Miller Mrs. Donaldson Carrie Myers Mrs. Van Emmon are listed with participants noted.
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Kiger
Riley Avenue
Emstoy Ydia
Hatflel
Siam
Laos
Miller
Donaldson
Carrie Myers
van Emmon
Grave Mareieners
United States
Vagy Sorerseuces
Stroup
Meeting of W. T. U. Society at Mrs McPherson’s Home
The W T U plans a Thursday afternoon meeting at 529 South Morgan with missionary talks and a Christmas box project for China. The program includes greetings from Mrs N B McPherson and Mrs J W Sale, plus poetry and devotional items.
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W. ©. T. U. Society
N. B. McPherson
South
Morgan Street
China
Povotion Penecy
Margaret Sige ’ Lisalgnary
Mra
T.mann
J. W. Sale
W. iMra
Mrg
Dustle
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New Castle
Fred Gause
That City
Bluntton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mollie B. Cummins
L. A. Beeks
Will Wessel
Elsa
Frank Ehle
Will Wessell
George Fortner
Mirris Goodwin
Newcastle
Wagner
Edna Cummins
Beryl Crowinshield
Morris Goodwin
Parigin
Justine Cring
Miss Tate Crowinshield
Miss Crowinshield
Mr. Ganse
Mr. James.Jones
Rev. L. A. Beeks
Mrs. Wessell
Mendelsohn
Robert Cummins
Mrs. Cummins
R. Cummins
Judge Morris
Shelly
Maxin
Blanche Datley
Harry Gable
Frank Louis
Marion
Cg, CG. Cring
Muncie
Forest Cummins
Losantaville
Ind
Ratliff
Spiceland
M. P. Colt
Lima
McLeod
Frankfort
Lew Justus
Delphos
Fred Stevens
Rus Brown
Kokomo
Elsie Krell
Bessie Morris
May ‘Hunt
Sarah Arnold
Messrs
John Ratliff
Barton Eliott
A. D. Ogborn
George Forkner
Leonard Mitchell
Jeuse Snyder
Frank Nixon
Maurice
Fin
James Jones
Mra. i
Vepelfer
Commandery
of League
John Haas
Lutheran Synod
Wileb Whonsts‘ac
Poneto Rowdies
Imperials
Peeny
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