Committee on Flood Prevention Sets Plans in Progress
The Committee on Flood Prevention, with Colonel J Levering Jones and Chief Engineer Singer offering assistance, reviews railroads water hinge needs as engineers Grosvenor and Price map river courses. Senators Fleming and Breen discuss state and interstate rights, costs estimated at 500000, and a dredging focused plan starting from St Marys to curb future flood damage. Thursday’s meeting on the Commercial Club’s second floor will finalize members and next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
J. Levering Jones
Port Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction Finy
Singer
Philadelphia
Fleming
Atlhe
James Regers
Nickel Plate
Lakeside
Rogers
Grosvenor and Price
Bo Missioners
Questi
Mt da
Gore
St. Mary's
Swinney, Park
Guldlin
van Buren Street
William P. Breen
Sim. Gach
Commercial Club
Churubusco Votes Thirteen In Wet Wager Delay
Churubusco Tennessee April vote yields only thirteen ballots on the wet issue, surprising many residents who expected a change after years of local sentiment. Officials reported a quiet, close tally with minimal turnout and no immediate shifts in policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churubusco
Agra
Charubuaca
German banker fails for millions illuminated by flood notices
An unreadable clipping warns gas consumers in flooded districts to check gas meters and connections before using fires or sleeping in homes. It urges notifying the Gas Company for inspection and mentions Indiana Lighting Co as contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Lighting CO
Wayne Wine Company Sues George Kurtz Over 1.55 Dollars
Court actions include Wayne Wine Company suing George Kurtz for 1.55 on account with attorney Jon C. Hoffman for the plaintiff. Fort Wayne Oland Supply Company sues Fred W. Crosby et al. for 1,000 on a mechanic's lien, attorney Benjamin F. Henton for the plaintiff. Various divorces and wills noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wayne Wine Company
George Kurtz
Jon C. Hoffman
Fort Wayne Oland Supply Campany
Fred W. Crosby
Henjamin
Henton
Rank B. Tibbles
Ida Tibbles
Judes Yank
Charles 4. Bair
Snost
Catherine Bair
Somers
Kennerk
Egerman
Louis Neurath
Blige
Neurath
Execurix
Charles W. Rivers
Caroline Whitewell
Downgon
Ind
Efrentt Court
Eircuit Court
Higemma
H Worden
Chom Easley
Tacah Dadar
Ranks
Selby
Wiles
New Blaven
Lucent
New Haven
Mannie
Tia
Fort Wayne
Methodist Church at LaGrange Reports Record Year
The Methodist church at LaGrange expanded last year, recording more than 4,200 dollars in receipts. Of this, 800 contributed to debt reduction, 1,000 went to charities abroad, and 3,204 stayed in the home church. Rev. A. He Barks has led the pastorate for three years, with strong local support for another year. There is a Matinee Dance Thursday featuring Trier's Minuet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist “Church
Lagrange
Placitie
Nether Thar
Biso
Kore
Agnes Neher
St. Patrick's Catholc Church
Wood Avenue
Myrtle Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Schilling Avenue
Muntington
Anna Smith
W. Lewis
East Wayna
Eel River Baptist Church
Land Ars
J. H. Grifaner
East
Leith Street
Eel River Cemetery
Socialist party plans debate and organizing effort in Fort Wayne
Bertruse Attorney Hana C. Meland reports at Fort Wayne branch No 8 meeting on Lechler matter. plan to form a debating society open to all, including outsiders. Meeting notes an upcoming municipal campaign with slogan servers not workers, aiming to elect councilmen, with headquarters possibly opened. Next meeting set for April 15 at Starhall Fort Wayne. Secretary H. Kaufman acknowledges a donation from Frank Dry Goods Company for sales. date March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertruse
Hana C. Meland
Fort Wayne
Socialist Party
Lechler
Abr. Leehler
Mde
Wil
Fort Warne Socialinta
Mey
Starhall
Frank Dry Goods Company
Chely Eagh
H. Kaufman
Airman A death by own action high in the air
London reports Lieutenant Per Jovrkl of the Tyvslan army died in an airplane incident near Warsaw on Sunday after deliberately shutting off the motor. A 64 foot fall was recorded, initially treated as an accident until a letter written before the fatal flight revealed his intent to die by his own action.
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London
Per Jovrkl
Tyvslan
Enin
Warsaw
Tieutenant Pavlovak
Fire risk taints mail order furniture purchase
A customer recalls buying from mail order houses and finding furniture low quality. The issue is illustrated by a buyer who once bought such goods and vows not to return, noting pieces fail to hold together long enough for a second order before the Foster Furniture Co. earns his repeat business.
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Foster Furniture Co
Schwab Resigns as President of Bethlehem Steel
Charles M. Schwab resigns as president of Bethlehem Steel to become chairman of the board of the parent company. B. G. Face elected to succeed him with other shifts in personnel announced at stockholders and directors meetings. Schwab remains involved with Bethlehem and Bethlehem Linet, new offices created for increased duties. Unity hall to host funeral arrangements for Adam Beltz with meeting at 7:30 p.m. April 2.
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New York
Charles SL. Schwab
Ehlehem Steal Company
Erme Company
B. G. Face
Hey
Schwab
Win
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Organtet
Bethlehem
Bathlehem Linet Company
R. T. Mei
Unity Hall
Adam Beltz
Marriage and suicide in St Louis dramatize race claim
In St Louis this afternoon the wife of Charles B. Gerhart allegedly created a dispute after a divorce when Ar a Gerhart, described as a married negro, killed herself at Adeline Cox's home. Cox later stated Gerhart had married a Black woman after divorce.
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ST. Louis
Aprite
Mra
Yalta
MacFarlane Gerhart
Liverend
Charles BR. Gerhart
Frank H. Gerhart
St. Loui
Adeline Cox
Cox Aime Nornred
Gerhart
Flood relief effort organized by Fraternal groups in Lagrange
The Lagrange Knights of Pythias and local groups plan a relief drive for flood victims in Peru and Tar, pledging food, clothing, and farm supplies. A carload of provisions will be shipped by railroad, with community thanks to neighbors and friends for support during the bereavement of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Rowe.
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Warren Rowe
Death notices and obituaries from Fort Wayne area
A postal telegram reports the death yesterday in Denver of Henry J. Gocke aged 53, formerly of Fort Wayne, with a six month illness prior. He was a former salesman and later silk department manager, survived by a wife and multiple children and siblings. The section lists numerous funeral notices, interments, and family connections, including local names and multiple ceremonies across several streets and churches.
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Denver
Mic Oa
Bewls
Sen
New York
Mantter
Anthony Gotke
Whdew
Arthur
Boyd
Yelon
Margaret
Denever
Ters
la Fl
A. C. Gocke
G. B. Grimme
Mra
C. Isvamey
Dayton
Ohio
Becker
Nee of
Eclshtyethres
Willian Racker
Honta
Hig
Daugher
Simi Ger- Jock
Winter Street
Mart Wayne
Saxony
Germany
Jenver Tour
Mil Genack
Willawn Helden
Chicago
Minx
Marie Uecker
Appleton
Wismod Witlin
Hilgemann
Aire
Marie Hilgemann
Fred Hilgentant
Smith Sivest
Mit
Reimann
Seine
Keely Teck
Jenders
Weethalla
Ty Ami
Fort Wayne
Bend
Mea
Clarins Terntoh
James A. Ryan
City Ark
Jacob’ Vanders Ferel
Robart Moser
Grand
Butler News Highlights Social Visits and Local Movements
Butler Indiana April news notes Mrs Nelle Sibson spent Monday at Auburn for business. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Harry Handershott visiting His parents in Auburn and many local residents traveling to nearby towns. Numerous short reports cover relocations, illnesses, travels to Fort Wayne Toledo Detroit and Montpelier, with several family and community events noted. The week closes with local meetings and a community dance.
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Daniels
George King
Auburn
Buller
Henry Tesa
William Barber
Suburn
Hualoess
A. Harris
Waterloo
Butler
Husttess
Wesley Hystelman
W C. SS UW
George Moltz
Elkhart
Chas. Moltz
G. J. Wolcott
Rubs Smith
Edgerton
George Ruff
Bryan
M. F. Long
Fort Wayne
Pauline Willock
Milas Evylin Bates
Chicago
Waldo Farnham
Juno
Dada Farnham
Ora Hiner
Ralph Stifler
Detroit
Mich
Anderson Hiverstock
Joelyn Boyd
William H. Beightmira
Mpton
Ind
Indiana
Hatch
Sai Saitisan
Carl Straw
Fresemont
Straw
M.S. Railroad
Plangon
Montpelier
George Crider and
Weleers
Oscar Murdine
Stursis
St. Toe
Fler
Rhoades
Warry Hoffer
Tom Baker
Cipde Onerlin
Toledo
Alice Wickard
Salt Mich
Chan Wickard
Ethel ,Welk
Iszel
A. Reigle
Triande
Yorn Pifer
S Howard
Kennith Mcdonald
Wolsottville
Ueir
W. H. Scott
Thalgoma Atonday
Eden
Adrian Swager
Hicksville
Newt Buller
Anna Varden
Newberry
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Ons
Maumee
Chatmeeting
Thrteen
Blugye
Alan
Bie
Nottingham
Axminster
Bagdad
Royal Wilton
Brussels
Court News
Branning
Heernett
Mogens Nicely
Amanda Ivenda
Wisennes
Samuel Tt. Burton
Pauling M. Wiese
Elmer Mourne
Noble Finlex
Bernas Z. Coffer
Mary Agnes Shen
Estella Childress
Admhints Tentris
Janlee Erle and
Weer Railroad
Supreme Court
Thdianapelis
Tit Superior Court
Yeti
Judea
Henry Heath Vinton
Tafayelie Superar Court
Tat Hageertx
Vinten
Ralireat Company
Intermantories
vTrier
Willrganze
Larmond
Pape Furniture Co
Agrange Kuichrs
Pythias
Gastoria
Sisnace Ct
Hutchings
Thy County Infirmary
Butler News
Badger
Trie
Klemms
Willson Specialty Co
Shoaff
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