Victim of Gire's Smiles and a Clumsy Forgery Case
William Haller, a butcher on East Draws Street, cashes a forged check for a minor sum after a visit by a young woman on August 5. The note from Hamilton National Bank later reports the paper was refused as a forgery. The incident links to earlier counterfeit checks bearing a Bird Tang likeness and hints at multiple small scams in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Walter
Drwts Street
Helter & Check
Isaac, Wleay
Smith
Haller
Hamilton National Bank
Feduye
MBC Union
Majestic Adescond and Wyst Obe Ur Collegey Debacle
A garbled report describes Adescond and Wyst Obe Ur Collegey involvement in a Majorsue event with claims of wealth, influence, and rival buyouts. It notes a figure named Wis can and mentions three simultaneous arts ventures, with mixed descriptions of violence and power dynamics in a convoluted narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valena Erally
Davelier
Celles
Knights of Fidelity prepare for state convention in city
The Knights of Fidelity held a meeting at Elektron building to plan the grand lodge state convention scheduled for September 22. Barry A. Wiebke as Valiant Commander will appoint committees to handle convention duties as twenty five candidates are prepared for admission, strengthening the royal judge class in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isdge
Knights of Fidelity
Elektron
Erand Lodge
Barry A. Wiebke
Captain Clay Delightful Theatre Play Review
Manager Mr. Rice from Grand Rapids praised Captain Clay of Missouri as one of the most beautiful plays seen in years. He noted a 32 member company and magnificent scenery, predicting a large audience tonight at the Majestic and a warm reception for star David Higgins in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Rice
Majestic Theater
Grand Rapids
David Higgins
Captain Clay
Missouri
Manda
The
Majestic
Rice
Mr. Ricé
Ship gun explosion kills recruits at Toulon
Six recruits killed and eighteen wounded when a school ship cannon exploded at Hyères during drill aboard the Ceu ronne ta-day. The accident happened as recruits handled a large gun. several wounded are in desperate condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toulon
Shin Ceuronne Ta-Day
Les Salim
Hyeres
Death of Marly Marsét Aged 1 9 At Home of Parents
Obituary notes the death of Marly Marsét at the parents home, aged one year and nine months, with funeral plans to be announced by the Fort Wayne Assembly No 1904 Loyal Americans, as last night’s meeting featured a slate of candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Warne
Engagements and Socials Fill North Indiana Pages
Mrs Ernest W Cook and daughter Miss Flora spend Sundays at Rowe City and attend social events across Huntington. The column lists parties, showers, park outings, motor trips, and weddings with numerous names including Miss Mabel Wood, Miss Ethel Glimore, Miss Rees Gale, and Mrs. Edith Harrod, detailing guests, venues, and travel, reflecting a bustling social season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest W. Cook
Flora
Cite
Rowe City
Helen Bassett
Mabel Wood
Marrigge
Miss Bassett
Miss Wood
Netlie| Henry
Helen Cordes
Mabel
Eva Sreith
Wither
Bopule Auger
Georga Waterman
Edmend Hamilton
Myrtle Carter
Albert Boiwser
iMiks Ethel
Olive Doud
Margery Guiermuth
Laura Pohler
Laurel Marlotte
Anna Heyman
Edith Harding
Bunco
Fannie Margon
Ethel Glhnore
Muncie
Bonnie
Esther Auger
Emma Welel
Hazel Straight
Marie Scrocey
Daisy
Yes Teller
Edith Monahan
Bertha
Wact
Edgar Pfeiffer
Helen
Birthday Surprises and Gatherings Brighten New Haven Area
A series of birthday celebrations and social visits unfolded across Lake Township and New Haven. Mrs Rose was surprised at home by relatives and friends from Fort Wayne and New Haven, while Mrs Guillaume hosted a sixth birthday dinner with family, and a merry trolley party visited North Port Warne area relatives for pastries, music, and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rose
Thei
New Haven
G Lindemann
D. Lepper
Adelsinit
Gaugh
Joe
HH. Welling
Yallermeyer
M. I. Dailey
H. Daegies
J. Rose
Louis Guillaume
Marie Gat
Orotix
Tara Francs
Augmst
Guillaume
Harvey McDangel
M. Boy
George
James But
Frank Lewis
Madison
Frank
Olen
France
Simday
Ale
August White
Port Warne
H. Mosier
Washburn
Patrick Ryan
Frank Pairson
Wotte
Mra. Rothgeb
Mary Rath
Geh
Edna Pairson
Ror Follon Raissel
Gar
Glosop
Esther Miller
Mildred Gloap
Clement
Arthur
Cw Miller
Ree Glaseep
Rudyard Kaht
Joan Cook
Mal Vhe
and Som
Ain
Margaretta
Surprise Birthday at Wallen honors Mrs Gus Opliger
The event featured Adeline Ferrand Celie Pernin and others, with a gold watch and chain presented to the guest of honor. Relatives and friends from Katama to Fort Wayne joined the surprise, including the Cravens and numerous Opligers and Waters, sharing refreshments as guests departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallen
Gus Opligs
Homor
George Craven
Ramona Craven
Nettle Craven
Katama
Zoo
Mich
Ed Opliger
William Opliger
Arthur Waters
Terry Township
Charles Badiac
Washington Township
iHomer Craven
W Willian Craven
Fort Warne
Sisses Fear
Opliger
Carrie Opliger
Lois Opliger
Amber Waters
Elsie Opliger
Bessie
Frank Opliger
Edward Cipliger
Storm brings welcome rain to LaGrange farmers
A fierce but welcome storm swept LaGrange County producing heavy winds that damaged buildings and toppled trees yet saved the corn crop in many areas. Farmers expressed relief as the rain ended drought conditions, though some late fields were declared beyond help and reports of crop losses appeared in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kist
Lagranghe
Ind
LaGrange County
Tie
Weather Dryness Destroys Corn. Farmers Hope for Rains
Farmers report a large portion of the corn crop is ruined as drought grips the area. They say in some places the harvest is a total loss but remain hopeful for the rest of the crop and await another heavy shower like today to improve conditions.
Touring Gar Turned a Complete Somersault in Crash
An eight car Touring Gar driven by Tony Metzler swerved onto a ditch on the Hish land Schererville road at 4 AM. The Rambler inverted, throwing seven aboard and narrowly sparing them from death. Passengers Mrs Burns Miss Ereme Strinter Rose Izailin and Tony Bretzler sustained injuries but were not fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond. Ind
Hishland-Schererville Road
Hammond
Cedareke
Tony Metzler
Tony Bretzler
The Stork Makes Two Visits at Degatur
Aug 18 report notes a stork delivering two sets of newborns in Degatur. Its first visit occurred at the home of Fosterster Drkgger and wife, then moved to Mr and Mrs Hel Deters, delivering two precious infants. Peters is the editor of the Decatur Democrat Journal-Gazette Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork
Fostranster
Sirs
Ann
Peters
Tae
Decatye Democrat Try
Journal- Gazette
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Richmond
Baldwin
Packard
Packard Music House
Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne, Ind
Gire
William Haller
Miss Emanuel Chemist Shop
W. Berry St
W. C. Baade
Calhoun ST
Bash
B. Woodworth & Co
Phong
E. Berry
Guy
George Ade
College
Ste, Ste, Mie
Banileau
Paris
A. K. Grefe
South Calhoun Street
Las
Buffalo, N.Y
Fiera Breer
Huntington
Chester
Wabash
Erty Man
Elwin
Tadge Taylor
Otrassinwe Island
Judge
Seattle
Pegler
Yellowstone Park
Frank Lumbard
Branston
Yaeiny
Misa Della Tann
Re- Wee Gale
Cleveland
Robison Park
George Yann
Herman Kucher
Bliss
Gale
Walter Heit
Belle Wilson
Ethel Cox
Agnes McKay
Messrs. Fink
Edwar DeVilhiss
Joe Yann
Paul Kucher
Otto Kucher
George W. Reeve
Harva Point
Winona
Schumann-leink
Agnes Fairbok
Tsahell Beuret
Rome
Martha Holmes
Atlantic Clir
Otter
Guy Wise
Reston
Von
Air
Eugene Simonton
Moline, IL
Sumner
Susaty Falls
Edith Harrod
South Catholt Street
Ethel Harrod
Ida Hartzell
Hoagland
Caven Falisland Yamiiy
Fred Som Miers
Tavally
Prank Falls
Dan Barkley
L. J. Hartzell
Ee. Martin
Minnie Au Ida Falls
Macy Beliz
LaOtte
A. Roebuck
Mary Burns
Benjamin Burns
Rohrbougl
Messrs
Wagfler
George Gerkins
Colerick
Alexandrite Bay
Margaret
Mies Jenne Gochvan
Detroit
Mire
Egil Harding
Ignace
BE. . Robertson
Paw Paw
Mier
Riss Lala Robertson
Mes
P. J. EH. Myers
East
Park
Florian
Biay
Laura Clevenger
Chicago
Nevah
Wis
Port Wayne
Miss Clevenger
Will Ales
Laura, Sommers
Caliroun Street
Dali| Green
Gation
W. H. Gates
Clinton Street
Pedro
Charles Paul
Thomas Bran
Thomas McAtdie
Clinton Schuckman
WH. Gates
Prank Voirot
John Lante
Prorence DeTurk
Clara ¥Olrel
Rose Gagen
Charles A. Duikelberg
Trestay
Horace Crockett
Lafayette
Blaabeth Poller
Clear Lake
Mabel Racife
Saddirs
George Wildschmidt
Side
Mackinac Island
Dirs
Wald Schmidt
John H. Herber
Fulton
Marguerive Onaham
South Webster Street
Yestertar
Bilton
Inglett
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
West
Jefferson Street
Cauren of Chise
Astigmatism
R. Koerber
Trenkley & Koerber
McCormick Neurological College
Prairie Avenue
Charteed
Sirs. Crorse
Martin Wirdman
Lake Township
Js Henner
Lena
August
Gottlieb Huehnert
Charles
Heary
Joann Fritz
Claude Beroot
Mable Liarimore
Edith Blessis Holt
August Wertmeyer
Cla Anna
Lavina Florme Glenderadman
Ralph Larimore
Ard Hagin
Forest Hagan
Jet
George Kuehnert
George Edward
Ora
Martin
Theodore Ffet
Willie
Kingle
Gottlieb Kuehmert
Char
Seegerneust
Henry
Feniors Packard Band
Adeline Ferrand
Celie
Fu Pernin
Agnes Kako
Edna Pe May White
Flix Poirson
Hubert Barramn
Edward Rowley
Albert, Clarence
Charles Gunder
Wheeling
Geme
Amery
Degatur
Wayne St
Froit House
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