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Protracted meetings and local political chatter stew in region
The Fort Wayne Journal notes Rev. Gerard’s protracted meetings at Ssiem Center drawing many converts. Milo Thomas and J J Van Auken are discussed as potential county surveyor candidates by Democrats. William Piggott plans to open a saloon in Adams Hall for 400 dollars, and a fundraiser event at the parsonage ends with a large community supper and gifts for Rev. Gerard and family.
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Gerard
Ssiem Center
Milo Thomas
Auburn Dispatch
van Auken
Milo
Garrett Clipper
Cooper
Fort Wayne Journal
J. J. van Auken
Corunna
A. P. Foltz
Milo Hag
William Piggott
Ligonier
W. B. Adams
Adima’ Hall