City News Roundup of Local Residents and Visits
Mr E Wilson returns from an eastern trip. Mr and Mrs Carl Bohne visit Rom City for several weeks. The Hibernian Rifles depart for two weeks camping at Home City. Aarles Weimer attends with his grandfather Mrs Todd. Mrs Eliza Flint of 1509 Cass is ill and friends wish her recovery. Mr Edward Taney moves into a remodeled home at South Hamn and Pontiac. Dr Carl Schilling returns from Mackinaw outing. Mr August Brader and Mr Fred Tresselt stay at Michigan resort. Mr Henry Horstmeyer of Cincinnati visits his mother. Flo formerly worked at Fort Wayne Electric Works. Mr Sebastian Koch moved to 2210 Force St after St Josephs hospital stay.
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Wilson
Carl Bohne
Roms City
Hibernian Rifles
Aarles Weimer
Todd
Eliza Flint
Cass Street
Edward Taney
South Hamn
Pontiac
Carl Schilling
Mackinaw
August Brader
Fred Tresselt
Michigan Resort
Henry Horstmeyer
Cincinnati
Flo
Fort Wayne Electric
Sebastian Koch
Force Street
St. Josh's Hospital
Waite Fruit House Department Store Bulletin
Local ad for Waite Fruit House detailing low prices on flour, sugar, eggs, cheese, butter, onions, potatoes, tea, coffee, lemons, produce, meats, premiums, cookware, corsets, clothing, and hardware. Promotes 10 percent discounts, premiums, and a limited egg offer to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Meat Dept
American Beauty
Kabo
Warner
Reliance Corset
Bussell
Wila
Ghina Dept
China Chambers
White Fruit House Ad
Try Admiral coffee and fall term offerings at International Business College beginning September 1. Write us or phone 504 for information. Office open day and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Business College
Fort Wayne
Courts Dismiss Several Civil Suits and Estate Actions
The superior court dismissed cases of Louis F. Kintz and Wilton Niemeyer against Judson Harmon, receiver for the C L L & D railroad, in the Cora Brown vs Ollie Backius and Frank Backius matter. A partition of Greider vs Double was scheduled for August 22. Final settlement of the Ewing estate occurred in court. Commissioners Alden and Michael reported selling real estate over 100000, with fees of 0 and expenses 287.30. Mary M. Ohse was granted divorce from Joseph Ohse with her maiden name restored. Grace H. Renter was granted a divorce from Frederick J. Renter with alimony 1000 and custody of three children.
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Louis F. Kintz
Wiltan Niemeyer
Judson Harmon
CLL &D
Cora Brown
Ollie Backius
Frank Backius
Judsé Morris
Greider
Mary M. Ohse
Joseph Ohse
Mame
Heil
Grace H. Renter
Frederick J. Renter
Hiorace Mariotte
William R. Gillespie
Court of Esquire
Howard Vanthorn
Bittenger & Houkure
Walter P. Schane
City of
Fort Wayne
Somers & Nienwerk
White Company
Meg Cunningham
Tieema Saint
Emrick Brothers
Cunningham
Persimmon Brigade Reunion Set for September 10
The twenty third annual reunion of the 100th Indiana volunteer infantry known as the Persimmon brigade will be held at Wolcottville on September 10. Invitation cards issued by President John W. Trowbridge and Secretary Theo F. Upson note Wolcottville’s preparations to welcome the veterans on a grand scale.
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100Th Indiana ‘Volunteer Infantry
Persimmon Brigade
Wolcottville
John W. Trowbridge
Theo,.f. Upson
Funeral for Brother Frank J. Gruber Posted Today
Notice from Elks announces Frank J. Gruber will be laid to rest at 2 30 this afternoon from 624 Washington boulevard west. Members attending meet at the house. street car conveyances to the cemetery provided from Broadway and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Gruber
Washington Boulevard West
Broadway
Washington
L. A. Worch
F. E. Bougher
Mentone Ministers to Have Another Trial
Bluffs, Ind. reports a second trial for Rev. Harter, M. E. pastor of Mentone, set for August 27 with the Wabash district elder in charge. After an initial acquittal new affidavits from Poneto citizens suggest deeper investigation may follow, potentially leading to a damage case beyond ecclesiastical action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kist
Bluffton
Ind
Harter
Mentone
Wabash District
Poneto
Nottingham
St Vincent's Church Picnic at Academic Grove
The annual picnic of St Vincent's Church is set for Wednesday August 12 at Academic Grove near Robison Park. Enjoy a pleasant day with friends and attractions promised for all attendees.
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St. Vincent’s Church
Academic Grove
Robison Park
Adams County Belle Bride Takes Bluffton Man
Bluffton businessman Jerry Myers wed Miss Mae Parrish of Adams County in Decatur. The couple announced the engagement after Myers left for the ceremony. They will visit Toledo briefly before settling in Bluffton.
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Adams County
Kist
Bluffton
Ind
Jerry Myers
Decatur
Mae Parrish
Honduras
Mr. Myers
Kerfoot & Myers Plauthing
Miss Parrish
Jessie Parrish
Adams Cmunty
Toledo
Bluffton Carpenter Sets Record as Longtime Renter
In Bluffton Indiana on an August day a local carpenter named Christ moved into a new house after ten years of renting. He is described as the most permanently established renter in Bluffton, and the feat is noted as a local record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kist
Bluffton
Ind
Amas
Christ
Manson, Fowler and
Record
East Brosius & Brosius
Tenant Claims Ashbaucher Bros Property Ownership
A tenant states he has lived in a house owned by Ashbaucher Bros for ten years and eight months, never moving out, and asserts he has paid rent sufficient to buy the property along with drayage savings enough for a year’s rent. He says the move was not required as owners were paid in full.
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Ashbaucher Bros
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