Silver Anniversary of Reformed Orphans Home in Mart
The Mart community marks the silver anniversary of the Wayne Reformed Orphans Home with a daylong program on the grounds. Thousands from the city and surrounding counties expected to attend as founders and current superintendent praise the institution now debt free on its 26th year since its 1883 founding, which began with a small frame dwelling and Rev. John Rettig as first superintendent.
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Mart. Wayne Reformed Orphans Home
John Rettig
Indianapolis
Clites
Mrs Duke Found Guilty in Chicago Trial
Mrs Alice L Webb wife of Brodie L Duke a tobacco manufacturer was found guilty of defrauding the Great Northern hotel by passing a worthless check. A motion for a new trial was made and will be argued. If not granted sentence will be passed. The court room was crowded and the verdict caused a brief tremor before composure returned. The maximum penalty noted was a $2000 fine and up to one year in county jail.
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Chicago
Aus
Alice L. Webb
Brodie L. Duke
Miliionsica Tobacco
Great Northern
Kerstens
Mra
Web
Alfred K. Qase
Webb
Wet
Navy to Enter Picture Business in Fort Wayne
Lieutenant Luckey of the United States Navy and Lt Heilmannsperger of Lima will train at Korat Va and ship a new naval electric device to Fort Wayne. The Navy will provide free exhibitions of two new pictures of ships from the Horn cruise at a local station, with Chief Master Arms Golden arranging a suitable venue.
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United States Navy
Tero Meh
Loyal
Staten Restertas
R. Luckey
Deertut
MT. Heilmannsperger
Lima
Korot
Fort Wayne Us
Boon
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Park Board Seeks Purchase for City Park Site
Park officials aim to buy the Weisser grove on South Tiztina street but owners demand at least 12 000. Charles W Comparet named as commissioner for the permanent park system. A building permit was issued in Williams for a 3000 frame dwelling on East Jefferson street and a new park system is planned to be ready in about two weeks.
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Iik
Comwell
Weisser Grove
South Tiztina Street
Charles W. Comparet
PermsytaLrommany
Willams
Jeferson Streut
Richest Americans List Reveals Multi Millionaires
A New York state bank lists the nations wealthiest individuals led by D G, Carnegie, Rockefeller, and Leeds fortunes totaling hundreds of millions. Names cited include Astor, Vanderbilt, Morgan, Sage, and Frick with various estate values. A separate note extends thanks from H Gallison to Bowsee tiv employes for condolences on the death of Mrs. Kallenboeker.
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New York
D. G
Heese
William R. Leeds
J. D. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
O Wn Astor
J. P. Ane
Willian Rockefeller
Ann
H. H. Rogers
Wanderelit
Seuster Sian
Falm Jacob Ass
Russell Sage
Estat Oov
H.C. Frick
P.O. Mills
Marshall Field, Jr
H. MM. Flagler
S.T. TM
Suni
Oliver Paine
J. H. Higsina
Harry Field
H. C. Havemaven
Henry Phipps
Alg
Vanderbilt
Mrs
Hetty Green
Thomas B. Ryan
WW. Walker
George Gould
J. Ogden Armour
T. Gerry
Robert W. Gos Jat
A. H. Flagler
Claus Spreckles
W. F.havemeyer
Jacob ¥. Schiik
B. W
George F. Baker
August Belmont
James Stillman
Jess W. Gates
Norman
Bean
Joseph Pulitzer
Jam
Bennet
James G. G. Bennett
G. Moore
Willan DB Sloane
James P. Duke
Anthony Brady Vanderbilt
Bowsee
Shew
Wwe Jm
Mrz Kallenboeker
H Gallison
Shooting Stars Scheduled for Tonight at Notre Dame
In South Bend Indiana nocturnal observers at Notre Dame and Chicago's Mealing and other astronomers prepare for observing planned meteor displays tonight and tomorrow night. They expect a spectacle from a cold Earth side disturbance though the event has no real scientific import.
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South Bend
Ind
Notre Dame
Ua Mit
Prof Mealing
Chicago University
Wolf Lake Onion Day Friday August 14th
The Onion Day festival at Wolf Lake returns Friday with events, prizes, and entertainments for the community. Local speakers include Gulu of LaGrange and others, with prizes for oldest onion and best exhibit, plus a traveler distance prize and wine for driving distance.
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Wolf Lake
Kist Neon Tufcotie Albion
Poruoites
Gulu
Lagrange
Fashion for 1908 Women Shifts on Wash Day
Women reveal new washing method labeled easy task on wash day. Brighteners, bright shirts and modern routines replace old Carsten style, as households test quick fashion influenced by practical home chores.
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Brighteet Werner
Carsten
Candidates for Congress Visit Auburn Churches Dinner
Chanes Eckhart of Auburn seeks Congress on a prohibition ticket with regional supporters listed. Methodist Episcopal and Baptist churches will serve dinner, followed by a local talent show titled The Only Gim on the opera dons. Citizens welcome visitors and plan to attend.
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Chanes Eckhart
Auburn
Hy Wigley
Ll. We Weiker
Alben
W. Biennanac
Ontario
Canada
S. D. Miore
Kenter
W. S. Saible Chleagy
Tove
Local Elks invade Decatur for Friday baseball march
Around 200 Elks rosters head to Decatur Friday noon to seize the field. The piece notes a Belle-Tua game where Bellevue, partly pro players from South Iena, defeated a strong Bellevue squad, highlighting decisive umpire decisions and the crowd’s reaction.
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Decatur
Belle- Tua
Bellevue
South Iena
Mayor Graves Starts Kendallville Gas Plant Fun
Kendallville Indiana August 22 Mayor James Graves shovel coal to start the gas plant for cas production. Engineer Dan Beers says the mayor was proficient with the shovel and the plant work progressed without ceremony. Gas is expected by Thursday or Friday morning as the holier is filled. Try Admiral coffee.
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Kist Mews Bureau
Kendallville
Ind
James Graves
Seedi
Dan Beers
New Haven Eagles Edge Arcola in Sunday Park Game
New Haven Indiana August 12 Eagles defeated Arcola 5 to 3 in front of 349 in the New Haven baseball park. Norbert Schnelker hit a home run in the sixth. Next Sunday New Haven meets Monroeville Greens on the same diamond. Community notes mention residents visiting, travels, and local mishaps including an injury to Minsel from a motorcycle accident.
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New Haven
Ind
New Haven Eagles
Arcola
Bae- Vall
Bernon
Blue Cast Park
Harrington
Esther
de. Osford
Paulding
I. B. Beugnot
Anthony Heugnor
Joan Mahoney
Coon Rapids
Jefs
Sir Mahoney
Jeff New Hay
Lon Minsel
Lipa Hay
Taléda
Bf. Minsel Intretaing
Black Satine Shirts Hale Price
Black Satine Shirts hale price. We save 100 dean and offer nonunion work shirts in stock. We will jet these goods at a reduced price.
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Reformed Orphans’ Home
B. Rut
Eharge
Louisa Swartz
Sophig Heek
Exar Altekruss
Roma Vogel
Frances Bosch
Margaretta Hessertine Dalger
Elizabeth Elizabeth Rohlman
Predmann
Maris Doerner
Car Dinn Hilgemann
Maria Genthner
Ob Brooler
Sophia Peters
Matilda Mune Minna Bierbaum
Caroline Earning Hoffmann
Carolina Caroline Nill
Lizetta Bleenker
Maremet Thunn
Susanna Werkel
Aan Wetzel
Tollens
Caralinn Harmean
Anon Hlyoavn
Gertravis Kahtenberg
Eliz
Abeth Elzinger
Carrie Mueller Peters
Bliss Mermeller
Minna Saverwein
Frederika Bierbaum
Sophia Klebu
Blynbeth
Bertha
Genthner
Henrieta
Rebus
Prearlien
Tosa Welpert
Lizetta
Susta Jnutz
Clara
Auguste Gindemaz
Mina
Esther Buecker
Katherina
Margurite Banas
Anna Bosse
Martha Menebrocker
Snohla Hilgeinen
Augustt Zoellinger
Wilhelmina Zoellinger
Emma Soest
Susie Onthaar
Irma Schulte
Bertia Linderman
Ding Shuster
Frederika Wessel
Anna Keuschen
Anna Roth
Matilda Genthner
A No
Lizetta Weremann
Carolina Peters
Clara Ehrmann
Marlan
Clara Showe
Della Henk
Flora Bloemier
Lizetta Meier
Tip Wicker
Mina Selaeter
Louise Balzer
Sophia Brandenberger
Korradina Wupert Ho
Berhadina Sublie
Enina Peters
Lilie Woellmeier
Coln Olenbake
Muti Auer
Clara Balzer
Eman Rohlmann
Elizabeth Randy
Anna Boggs
Pauli Werkvain
Emma Basch
Heariotts Zink
Mitta Altekruse
Minna Tummann
Amelia Tacos
Louise Swarts
Septie Heck
Catherine Balzer
Dina Higeman
Carolina Hoffman
Emma Alrebruse
Lisetta Werman
Anna Wetzel
Frederika Weipert
Garbara Guenthner
Mina Kaufman
Livetta Meier
Margarite Thumm
Mine Saverwelh
Elizabeth Jauty
Gahtrine Brossard
Dina Scheuster
Bernardina ‘Schlie
Dblizabeth Riblinon
Elizabeth Kellerman
Lisetia Bloeviker
Kohler
St. Mary's, Ohio
J. F. Winter
Turro Haute
John H. Bosch
Ruf
Wnte
Standard Od, Company
NAVY
REID
LEEDS
NEW York Bank
Rockefeller
Carnegie
Admiral
Danger
Minsel
Peryanent
Guy Messrs
George Harelet
Walter Wisely
Nusbaum
Af Pott
Wayne
If Schnelter
Mig Aims Lee
Tietreit
T Panai
Herman Schnelker
Furoless
Virginia Wd
Monroevills
Sue
Sunda
Hilda Ashies
Worth
Manthe
Chicnzo
Dewi Tom
John
Willie
Mae Dowilime
Tones
Frankie
Pred
Kathryn Ryan
Tn 2
Rome
John Schilling
Henriette DeWala
Marie Zz
Hilasbler
Bert
Expanetier
Turin
Main and
Calhows
Coyistoe Staton
DR. Hardman
Fort Wayne, Ind
W. Mais St
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