Vesey Nominated for Indiana State Senator by Acclamation
Judge Vesey wins a dramatic acclamation at the Wayne County Republican convention as delegates nominate him for senator. He pledges to push county option but oppose saloon licensing beyond cities, denouncing evils of vice while stressing duty, honesty, and law. Attorney General Bingham follows with defense of temperance, tariff reform, and party unity as the convention adjourns.
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Adams County
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Allen County
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Marshall
Indiana
Tom Marshall
Texas
Oregon
Ohita
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Egley
Picnic Program Set for Mongo With Noted Speakers
The Mongo picnic committee has arranged a full program for the biennial event on September 3. Several able speakers have been engaged and sports events are planned. Reverend Rav is mentioned in the invocation, with details partially readable from the source.
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Veriows
Day of the Mon George E iorloty of Souris ene
A day of exercises at Souris with posts at La grange and Rogosh Camp. Train schedules include a special train from Shgishéwana to Lagrange at 3:08 p.m. and 8:39 p.m. via Angola, plus an evening train from Engrange at 6:30 p.m. returning at 1. The program features entertainments, a sports diving event from a bridge, and a dance. Local officials listed include prosecuting attorney CL Willers Decatur auditor CD Kunne, treasurer Nathan Shepherd Geneva Shevill Daniel Teeple St Marys county assessor John H Blue Creek township coroner Zehr Berne commissioners Emery Mallonee and Emmanuel Wecker. The convention featured speeches by Nathan B. Harkins and P L Andreigy. International Business College to open with record attendance.
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George E. Iorloty
Souris Ene
A. R
Lagrange
Rogohe
FSB
Shgishéwana
Angola
Idom
Cate
CL. Wilelers
Decatur
C.D. Kunne
Raot
Nathan
Portland
Biahith
Congress
P. L. Andreigy
The Chapman Family Reunion Reported In Monroe Township
The descendants of John Chapman held their third annual reunion at Susanna Crabil’s home in Monroe township. Eighty five guests enjoyed a feast as old generation members including John W Chapman Elizabeth To Bradison Susanna Crabi and Elinor Orr attended except Elizabeth Todd. A silence vote mourned her absence. The next gathering planned for a year at John W Chapman’s Madison township home with John W Chapman as president James S Chapman as vice president and Alfred A Adams as secretary and treasurer.
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John Chapman
Susanna Crabil
Monroe Township
John W. Chapman
Elizabeth
Bradison
Susanna Crabi
Elinor Orr
Rittman
Elizabeth Todd
John
W_ Chapman
Madison Township
James
Chapman
Alfred A. Adams
Nine Oclock Washing Tea Creator Dies in Indianapolis
Brokaw attended the funeral of his nephew William Williams who founded the Nine Oclock Washing Tea compound. Williams, once Adams County-born, built a prosperous Indianapolis business worth about three quarters of a million dollars before his death at age about fifty. His mother Mrs. Sarah Williams and an adopted brother Gyust Williams survive.
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Kist Sews Buren
L. Ty] Brokaw
Indianapolis
Wiliam Wy “Willams
Ott Williams
Adams County
Sarth Wiliams
Speare
Lust Williams
Fort Wayne and Lagrange notices and odd auto tale
Fort Wayne Business College announces fall term starting September 1 with day and evening options and reasonable rates, contact 2020. In Lagrange Aug 2 E P Lattz, an elderly mechanic, recounts a bizarre auto accident where a newly purchased car rolled on a hill, trapped wheels, and toppled him before the machine stopped, ending with his cautious reaction and return home.
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Lagrange Ini
E. P. Lattz
Lagrange
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Toure
Rive
Public address by Charles A. Robinson at Masonic Temple
Charles A. Robinson, Great Sachem of the Improved Order of Red Men of Indiana, will give a public address at the Masonic Temple Monday evening, August 31, 1908, as part of Republican political events in Adams County. The Adams County Republicans held a rally this morning at 16 o clock to name their ticket, with R. S. Petersen as chairman after the former chairman John Anger was absent. The ticket includes Representative O. Sutton and others as announced by county secretary Ferd Peters.
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Charles A. Robinson
Improved Order of Red Men of
Indiana
Masonic Temple
Adams County
Decatur
Tad
Races Held At Shipshewana Yesterday
Races were staged in Shipshewana Indiana with a principal event and several exciting heats. The meeting attracted many attendees despite garbled text, highlighting a day of horse racing shows amid lively competition.
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Kist
Nene Barend Shipshuawana
Ind
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Sit
Raine
Noble Chapter 122 Plans Social and Degrees Night
Will confer the Horal degree on two candidates at the York order event. Social hour to follow with refreshments and fraternal remarks.
Parish women host Friday afternoon gathering at Adams home
Kendallville event at Mrs. Adolph Adams residence saw about fifty attendees including mothers. The afternoon featured games and refreshments as members of the Christian church and guests enjoyed a pleasant get together following a noon gathering.
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Kiet News
Buragu
Kendallville
Adolph Adams Iiss
Fannie Ibrig
Christian Church
Furniture for sale at 70 West Berry Street
Household furniture offered for immediate sale at 70 West Berry Street. The items can be inspected today at the address. A separate note mentions a ten day meeting at Rendallville temple with a degree ceremony and related proceedings.
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West Berry Street
Pioneer farmer dies at Hudson
John Anstett, 29, dies at home in Hudson Mudson Ind from Brights disease after years of illness. born in Lancaster Pa he moved here over fifty years ago and worked as a farmer. survivor include widow and three children Sherman P Anstett of Fort Wayne Mrs Sarah Highes of Grand Traverse Michaud Joan Anstett. funeral Monday at 10:30 from the Reformed church conducted by the Rev S K Zamun of Grace church.
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Ind
John Anstell
Bright
Latecaster
Reformed Church
Sherman P. Anstett
Fort Wasner Mro
Sarah Highes
Grand ‘Fravereccounts
Michaid Joan Ansrett
Woo
Feneral
S. KL Zamun
WE Grace Church
Bert Wayne
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Chapman Family
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Empire
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Mickel
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