Auburn man sells interest to J B Treesh takeover
The Auburn area reports a local business change as an unnamed owner on South Main street sells his stake to J B Treesh who assumes duties immediately. The note mentions no further plans for the business or citywide impact.
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Noble Furniture & Undertaking
Anas Hty Lee Ee
South Main Street
Clahk
Auburn
Bey
Tins Shire
J.B. Treesh
Tunney
Facing the Music in Brightest Comic Tone
A local feature titled Facing the Music explores a lively party scene described as the brightest merriest fartial comedy. The piece presents a playful tone with small town detail and hints at a planned social gathering attended by residents and guests.
Mil Breaker Feeds Escapee Hideout in Indiana
The Aug 12 report from Bluyfton Indiana notes a jail escapee who described himself as a mechanic appeared at Reverend Welter Vardeman’s home near Sheldon. The man ate breakfast then departed toward Fort Wayne, claiming the other prisoners planned to reach Chicago by freight trains.
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Elst
Bluyfton
Ind
Welter Vardeman
Sheldon
Marinis
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Orphan Girl Missing After Threats to Parents
BLUFFTON Ind Aug 12 A fourteen year old girl missing from her foster home south of Bluffton after threatening to leave or harm herself. The child was last seen in her room before breakfast and a countywide search has found no trace. She wore a blurbeaties dress with red polka dots.
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Uy Rist
Bluffton
Ind
lPeart
Martin Nag
Leyl Wullimann
Hotel Burns Man Perishes In Sullivan Fire
A hotel in Sullivan Indiana burned at 2 o clock after an explosion. One unknown man perished in a third story window after flames trapped him, with the heat likely cremating the body. The building, a three story structure, was destroyed except for a west end portion. The loss is about 5000 dollars with no insurance, and the adjacent properties including a barber shop and bakery suffered water and smoke damage. Many guests escaped in night attire. one victim found near a window. The incident damaged several businesses and the town dispatch reported limited rescue.
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Caitima
West End
Wale
Bakk
Orhan M. Springer
Waler
Yunches
Died at County Farm
Columbia City Ind Aug 12 Wilvin Sharp aged 44 died Tuesday evening at the county farm after a six week illness. He came to this county four years ago with the Awerlman Telegraph and Telephone company to help lay lines north of town and later worked for Bert Harshbarger before his illness. He left a mother at Prospect and a brother at Milan Ohio. The family faced financial hardship and his remains were interred in the county graveyard.
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Columbia City
Ind
Wilvin Sharp
Cme
Awerlman Telegraph and Telephone Company
Telephone Company
Bert Harshbarger
Prospecto
George Sharp
Milan
Beounty
Aged Soldier Dead at Tremont Angola Indiana
Angolan aged veteran dies after months of illness at Tremont home of his son. He served under General Scott and with General Custer in Indian troubles and Civil War, lived near the city over thirty years, survived by three sons and one daughter. Funeral at home with burial in Circe Hil cemetery. Also notes a heatwave linked rise in insanity cases with several inmates and incidents in the county jail.
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Ind
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Jon
Hills
Tremont
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Custer
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Ging
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William
Hocrace
Emtusal Ind
James
Difer
Gilbert, Johns
Jackson
Mich
Bom
Ater
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City School House Struck by Lightning in Columbia City
During a violent afternoon thunderstorm in Columbia City Indiana the large west ward school building was struck by lightning. The cupola was badly damaged and several trees were broken and displaced. Rain was general and much needed. wind damage was minimal.
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Columbia City
Ind
Sheriff Stanley Brings Fugitive Home To Albion
West News Bureau reports Sheriff P. J. Stanley of Albion escorted Al here Smith a fugitive from justice back to Albion from Mishawaka. Smith, once employed in Kendallville, is charged with plundering a hardware store years ago.
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Mishawaka
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Smith
Bla Qane
Deng al Ligamer
Smhith
Eamin
Aem
Lightning Strikes Farm Dwelling Near Rome City
In Kendallville Indiana on August 12 a farm dwelling three miles from Rome City was struck by lightning during a storm. The chimneys were destroyed the roof rafters splintered and the barn damaged. some windows shattered but the house did not catch fire. Rain accompanied the storm causing additional minor damage.
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Ind
L. Hower
Rome
Renings
Uniter
Admiral coffee employee loses thumb at Hoop Mills
A worker at Hoop Mills reportedly lost his left thumb when a machine incident occurred near the Rospaie west of Innerty. The injured employee, identified as Mr. Tetin Kelian, was arrested after an earlier altercation and transported to Getlancs for treatment.
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Innerty
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Tyreigure
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Death of former Alsion resident at Fort Wayne
A deceased former Alsion resident is reported in Fort Wayne. The obituary notes the individual, described as a very esteemed citizen, and mentions a kissband and Dr Coote in relation to the deceased. The article reflects a shock among friends and references local events and officials.
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Fort Wayne
Almon
Wayne
Ars
Dr. Coote
Morris King Refused To Pay The Damages
The report details a violent incident involving Morris King and Mrs. Nagel. A crowd and onlookers describe a brutal event ending with Mrs. Nagel's death by hanging tied to a rope at the scene.
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