Bachelor Club Beats Stars In Season Opener
In Columbia City Thd Dee, the All Stars were defeated by the Bachelor Club in the city’s first basketball game of the season. Final score 29 to 25. Scoring included Green 16 and Erdman 3 for the All Stars. Lancaster 4 Fy Winder 4 Bud Bittner 2 for the Bachelor Club. Referee Nay Glassley officiated. Two more games set for near future including girl teams and a match with Wabash college.
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Columbia City
Dee
Alls
Bachelors’ Club
Green
Issley
Fy Winder
Lancaster
Erdman
Milter
Bud Bittner
Bachelors
Stars
Bachetors
Nay Glassley
High Sehall
Bachelor Tind
Wabash College
Odd Fellows Hold Degree Work At South Whitley Lodge
South Whitley and Fellows assist in conferring the second degree on Jan Young and Marper K. Waugh at the Odd Fellows meeting in Columbia City. A banquet followed with Caterer T. Vanoredell serving. Members from the South Whitley lodge attended and toastmaster duties were led by Geo Wallace with toasts and humorous recitations by Claude J. Maine.
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Columbia City
Ind
South Whitley
Odd Fellows' Lodge
Jan Young
Marper K. Waugh
T. Van‘oredell
South Whitley Lodge
Win
Lancaster
Mer Domer
Unge Logan
John Xrelder
C. 0. Cressenberry
Sm. Kaylor
Jann Shriver
Arthur Slagle
George Kaler
L. G. Caskey
Clem Foster
MH. Clapp
I. Stromp
W. #. Legstown
D. A. Swartz
Lee Ward
Clyda Mertz
Adam Lehman
J. W. Miller
Benjamin ‘Anos
Frank Ward
William Kaylor
RB. Bollinger
J. D. Cullimore
Rex ‘Drake
Russell McConnel
Ind West
Wm. Kiefer
Firmer Nichols
J. 1B Miller
C. H. Blain
W. H. Cordul
Geo
We Wallace
Huso Logan
Merl Domer
Claude J.maine
M Grew Sentenced. Prison Term and Family Crime Record
Angola prison report details John McGrew transfer to Jeffersonville after an indeterminate three to twenty-one year term for the Pleasant Lake killing of Fred Griffin on September 18. His brother Tokie McGrew serves time at Michigan City for grand larceny, highlighting a troubling family crime pattern.
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Angola
Ind
Heyward
Jeffersonville
John McCrew
Fred Griffin
Pleasant Lake
McGrew
John
Toke McGrer
Michigan City
Inventions for Boat Oar Attachment Patented at Auburn
Auburn witnesses a local patent filing as B Mitskin and J Willum Wagner announce a new bow fackus pad attachment for boat oars. The device, designed to hold oars in any position with spring support, aims to ease rowing and secure a quick market launch once minor details are settled. Jonathan Dole dies. Angola mourns a pioneer resident and a veteran, with funeral plans set for Sunday.
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Auburn
B. Mitskin
J. Willum Wagner
Garrett
Undertaker McCord Nearing Death in Auburn
Latest news from Auburn says G S McCord the undertaker is gradually failing with no hope of recovery through the night. He has called his son to his bedside to discuss business matters as death approaches.
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Auburn. Ind
G. Ss. McCord
Free City Delivery Sought at South Whitley
South Whitley Indiana residents press for free city delivery as post office business nears 40 000 dollars annually. The rail of new postal rates boosts rental costs threefold. local Atax Printing company credited for steering heavy mail volume making the office second largest in the Twelfth district after Fort Wayne. A petition for free delivery will be submitted to the postal department once minor requirements are met.
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South Whitley
Ind
Atax Printing Company
Fort Wayne
Columbia City
Brakeman Killed in Yard Switch Near Fostoria Ohio
Garrett Indiana December 21 a brakeman named Fritz was killed instantly when he fell under a moving train while switching in the yards at Fostoria Ohio. He was a Bingleman, parents reside in Berea Ohio, where his father works on the Lake Shore railroad. The body will be taken to Berea for funeral services.
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Garrett
Ind
Fostoria
Ohio
Fritz
Berea
Fostora
County Auditor Distributes Funds In December Apportionment
County Auditor Lancaster completed the December distribution among ten townships the city corporations and the school district. The apportionment lists Columbia City corporation tax 9678.19 and school fund 7471.48. South Whitley corporation tax 2194.60 and school fund 1699.40. Churubusco corporation tax 1562.34 and school fund 1456.39. Cleveland township trustee 8047.89. Richland township trustee 3718.50. Troy township trustee 1400.85. Elma township trustee 1448.94. Washington township trustee 4068.07. Columbian township trustee 7471.48. Thorncreek township trustee 9445.685. Union township trustee 2982.81. Smith township trustee 3402.45. Total about 53000.
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Columbia City
Ind
Lancaster
South Whitley
Churubusco
Cleveland
W. of Lancaster
Ricbland
Robert Fl. “Smith
Washington
Wiliam J. Hauptmeyer
Columbian
Henry
Brewers
Thorncreek
Dorsey Jagger
Oliver J. . Crowell
Union
Elmer Net
Smith
Frank P. Louisy
Braxeman Dave Injured in Heavy Frontline Collision
A fragmentary report notes Braxeman Dave sustained a serious injury after a heavy impact at a football game. Garrett Tow Der and others described the collision as severe, with Dav confined to his home for some time due to the injuries. The article sentence remains unclear on confidence and specifics.
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Garrett
King Acquitted in Saloon Case at Waterloo
Adolph King of the city was acquitted after a December trial on a saloon conduct charge. Prosecutor Smith moved to dismiss the crew, but the court ignored the motion and the defense was heard before acquitting King. The case ended with a full acquittal.
Lawyer Plea Guilty In Auburn Court
Attorney James B. Pomeroy pleaded guilty to assault charges stemming from an incident months ago in Auburn. A related case against Bucktetor ended with acquittal. In another local matter, Prosecutor C Smith dismissed a state case against Iren Tonneson, who agreed to relocate.
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Auburn
Lod
Dea
aAttorney
James B. Pomeroy
Crowk
Bechtel
Dro Bucktetor
Garrett
Ing
Smith
Iren Tonneson
Court Adjourns in Auburn as Dudge Bratton Delays
Court in Auburn adjourned for the day with orders to reconvene December 31 to push probable work toward rapid completion. Andrew Grison and Jon Harley of Columbia Williams County visited the city yesterday, formerly residing on Otsego township farms, the younger Dragon now in Cobina business, their father at home with Shirley Gleckyar and Nima Beene of Scott township. License announcements and holiday school activities fill the day.
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Auburn
Tod
Dudge Bratton
Andrew Grison
Jon Harley
Columbia Williama County
Yeaterday
Yuesdess
Otsego Township
Dragon Hag
Cobini- Bia
Hiss Shirley Gleckyar
Nima Beene
Scott Township
Krish
Banta
Reehwan
Wratty
Amatriane
Gaylord Meelene
W. OS
Beatty
Wsson Clinton
Nile
West Unity
Inter
Sheffer
Turion Myrra
Hope Hospital
Hare
Prien
Church Wedding In Auburn Sets Afternoon Nuptials
A home telephony company employee Jason Bebert and Miss Moma Bloom plan to wed at 5 PM tomorrow in Auburn Indiana. Rev Kohlmter will officiate with Harry Sebert and Sopha Bloom as attendants. A large crowd is expected at the ceremony. John Frank Rhodes, 57, a plasterer and longtime Churubusco resident, died Thursday evening after years of illness. He was born January 19, 1869 in Franklin County Ohio and is survived by his widow, two children, four sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Bel Mcicer Baptist Church.
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Angola
Ind
Jonathan Dole
Frank Dole
W. B. Kinney
Salem Center
Que Mts. Kinney
Gorge Alcott
Methodist Church
J. K. Watts
G. AR
Anna Crowl Rommel
Daniel Rommel
Gates Beard
Scott
Township
Thurch
J. E. Watts
Auburn
Motfelt
Jackson Center
Bickness
Henry Mowery
Ashving
DakAlb County
W. E. Bower
Elrors
Commureral
Courier
S.beatty
South Main Street
Hy Bay
William Stamnan
Chicago
Ray Thomas
Tler
Orpha Ladd
Irova Waterlon
J. FB. Pomeroy
Vela Sunn
J. M Krider
Roblesville
Anges
Alsnaurh
Auburn High School
Gisencastie
LO Attad
Teterxom
Win
Vata
Kichmorn
Tor
Frank ‘Koons
Roons
Mary Ter
Greencastle
Terry
Afr
Moses Kinsey
Frank Kraft
Ashlay
Roy Crane
burt+ ness
Toledo
Charles Picker
Miche Suan
Cecelia Howler
Beudder
Indianapol
Vern
Mr. Peet
T ‘Ae
Watharing Weeks
Tig Ell
George T. Weoks
Garrett Herald
J. P. Lene
Harrison Lace
Benzle
Flore
Royal Keighters
Amero
E Lars
John
Om In
Jason Bebert
Misa Moma Oom
M. E
Kohlmter
Garrett
Harry Sebert
Sopha Bloont
My. Sebert
Amon Sebert
Jackson Township
North Main Street
A. F. Bloom
Mooreeville
County
Chuurubusco
John Frank Rhodes
Franklin County
Ohlo
Chirtbusée
Ohio
Margaret’ Smith
Eugene
Bit Braddington
Slaters
Adam Maxiell
Mary Cowan
Churubuses
Phanuet Jackson
Mieg
Sadie Rhodes
Huntertown
Leandey
Thames
Bel Micer Baptist Church
H. W Miller
Churubusco M. #8
Married at Albion to day
A noon train departure in Albion, Indiana, featured a prospective bride and groom after dining at the Ely restaurant. Records show a marriage license issued for Andrew Farmer of La Gita to Lida A. Tas, officiated by Rev. Knox, then the couple drove away toward Avinlg.
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Albion
Ini
Ely
Andrew Farmer
la Gita
Lida
Knox
Bridge Work Clears Vandalia Route After Dredge Accident
A dredge crossed the Vandalia railroad at Auburn Indiana causing a wreck but trains soon resumed via Butler Waterloo and Auburn. The bridge was damaged and after replacement work the line reopened for evening traffic as crews cleared debris and readied trains to pass.
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Auburn
Ind
Dees
Creel
Fredge
Butler
Waterloo
Aubu
Ruling for Defendant in Warsaw Land Case
Public schools closed for 8 ten days holiday vacation in Auburn Indiana with exchanges of gifts between teachers and pupils. Several residents plan travel to relatives while others visit friends. A community scene includes lodge election, gas lamp installations, and notices of local scheduling changes.
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Auburn
Ind
Oil Companies Permitted, 70, File Amended Petition
Objections to counsel for railroads in the suit of independent oil companies before the railroad commission were overruled. The commission allowed petitioners to file an amended petition to admit evidence not allowed under the original filing. Testimony from railroad men sought to prove the new rates, effective January 1, 1897, are reasonable at 90 percent of current class rates. Proceedings continued through the afternoon in Warsaw Indiana, with other cases mentioned including McClure vs Jacques and estate matters involving Elias McClure.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Railroad Commission
National Aid
Tiona Refining Companies
Evaneville Oil Company
T 0
Viiree
Assad
Thiei
James Webster
New York
Chicago & St. Louis
Rokyer, Carr
Charles
Hrister
Cincinnati
Warsaw
Duige Royse
Hollister
Thaddeus McClure
Jacques Eth
Dfeyer
Elias McClure
Mehery
Kenglaske
Santa Claus
Peter Morgan Adds 10 Ice Properties in Pleasant Cake
Fort Wayne businessman Peter A Moran buys the Ice house on the lake’s south side and acquires a half interest in the red ice houses on the lake west end boosting his Fort Wayne trade for the coming season. Also notes social visits and local job changes in Auburn Indiana and surrounding areas.
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Ind
Peter A. Moran
Fort Wayne
Lester Gilbert
Kingabe Deller
Uatphata
Sam Noor, Jr
Lake Shore
Lea Grhn
Weile
L. L Matson
California
Matson
Big Elks Meeting at Garrett Ind December 37
Great preparations are under way for the big Elks gathering in Garrett Indiana on December 37. It is expected a loss of at least thirty five will be taken in and luncheon spread that all will enjoy. The herds of neighboring towns will be invited to participate.
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Garrett
Ind
Mee
Elka
Christmas Turkey Free at 5S M Alexander’s
A stray promotional note offers a free Christmas turkey tonight at 5S. M. Alexander’s located on 1817 Lafayette Street. The ad urges readers to visit the store for the complimentary item.
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Alexander's
Lafayette Street
Bank cashier charged with forgery in Greensburg case
Pittsburg banker Rinehart, former cashier of Farmers’ Drovers National Bank at Waynesburg, is charged with forgery and making false statements to the comptroller of the currency after the bank’s closing. Greensburg Trust instigated the forgery charge. Rinehart agreed to assign $1,000,000 in property to the bank’s directors, who will appoint three disinterested men to liquidate assets. No warrant pursued while the agreement stands.
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Pittsburg
Rinehart
Stewed Chicken for Lunch at John Glever’s Café
A local lunch option appears at John Glever’s corner of Jefferson and Calhoun featuring stewed chicken for tonight. The notice notes a coffee and bottle service at Potterson's nearby.
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John Glever
Jefferson
Calhoun
Hanging horror as rope breaks twice at Houston execution
In Houston on December 21 ex convict Jods Hamilton, a 20 year old farmer, was executed for murdering five members of the Parsons family. The first attempt failed when the rope broke, causing horrified spectators as he slid off the trap. A second attempt with a resecured rope followed, and the execution succeeded after five minutes. The physician stated Hamilton died from injuries from the first failure.
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Houston
Jods Hamilton
Bor
Berney Parsons
Hamilton
Alain
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