Postmaster Selected at Auburn Junction in Indiana
Eva Fell chosen to succeed the late Gyrus Wyland as postmaster at Auburn Junction with opposition from John Harris and A. P. Green reported. The job pays modestly, but benefits from three grant railways and mall transfers. Nearby county figures show 1907 tax distributions and rates across LaGrange County with allocations to state, local schools, water works, roads, and corporations.
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Auburn
Ind
Nec
Ryu Fru
Auburn Junction
Post
Cycus Wyland
Hoa
Nise Fell
Newvis
Wyland
Trck
Gether
Young Life Surrendered Yaghangh Ing Des 28
Community mourns the death of Paul Norris aged eight, son of Cashier Norris and his wife, after a brief illness from poisoning. He had celebrated his birthday and is remembered as a bright, beloved boy. Funeral set for Saturday afternoon at the family home on Michigan Street.
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Yaghangh
Ing
Norris
Paul
Michigan’ Street
Day current to start in Columbia City within four weeks
Columbia City council met Wednesday and ordered a day electric current for the city. Superintendent Spiver Worelo was instructed to install orange circuits at the city plant to supply light and power, with the aim of beginning the day current within the next thirty days.
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Columbia City
Ind
Columbia
Spiver
Alspach Family Returns from Christmas Visit in Defiance
F D Ly Alspach and family arrived home from a Christmas trip to Defiance. They report a very pleasant visit with his parents and especially time with Grandia Alspach, who is eighty nine years old and vigorous for her age.
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Angola
Ind
F. D. Ly Alspach
Defiance
Mr. Alspach
Grandia Alspach
Hossier Manufacturing Plans Consolidation with Anckrow Firm
The Hossier Manufacturing Company of Auburn Ink Dac 28 reports a perfected consolidation with Anckrow Michigan based firm in the same line of business. The arrangement will move its plant to a larger city for enhanced operations and to extend market reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn, Ink. Dac
Hossier Manufacturing Company
No Cits
Anckrow
Mich
Tie Seme Linn
Uvslnege
Wat, Cits
County Council denies appropriation for legal aid
County council debates legal aid funding in a controversial vote. Officials discuss the need to provide counsel for prosecutions and defenses, noting past refusals and the impact on a high profile case. The body ultimately approves a modest increase for county printing and related stationary use for 1907.
Pendleton man questions funds tied to Riverside death
Adurn Ind December report shows William Eric, father of Fred Kruse, disputing coroner found money as likely accurate. He cites alleged small wages, a $3.70 sum turned to county treasurer, and a $25 coroner fee demand refused. Kruse notes legal limits on coroner costs and seeks insurance payout for the late youth.
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Admurn
Ind
William Eric
Fred Kruse
Riverside Hotel
Fort Wayne
Allen County
Krude
Murry
Indiana Avenue
Dil
Kruse
Mr. Kruse
Wagoner Greenhouses Re established and Enlarged
Columbia City Indiana reports the Wegener greenhouses on West Fanbury street have been moved onto the Albert Wagoner farm of about twenty five acres just west of the city. The new greenhouse is a 100 by 1 1/2 foot hot house with forty horsepower engine and stalls fit for timely vegetable growing. The Wagoners specialize in carnations and supply ferns palms and other potted plants to trade. The greenhouse will operate from time to time with Mr and Mrs Wagoner living on site for the winter.
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Columbia City
Ind
Wegener
West Fan Buren Street
Albert Wagoner
Ino
Wagoner
Wagoners
Halons x
Mrs Wagoner
William E Engey Dead Auburn Jad Des
William E Engey, age 61, a member of the planning committee in Auburn township, died after illness. His wife Mrs Engey survives. The report notes his long public service and references his bearing on local land and town affairs, with a nod to his life’s work and legacy.
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Auburn
Jad
Des
Reland Township
Engey Pis
Eager Cout
South Whitley Knights Plan Lodge Building Initiative
The South Whitley Knights announce plans to construct a new lodge with the ground floor for lodge use and upper floors for microbe-related purposes. Officers elected at a Wednesday meeting include Plays Julesson C Cydnes Kaylon Ve and several others, with groundbreaking anticipated early spring.
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Souti Whitley
Sts Mating
Juleson
C. Cydnes Kaylon Ve
Martin
Sad News Of Death Of Conductor W H Robinson
Ul news from Dec 28 reports conductor W H Robinson killed en route to Tampa via Columbia South Carolina. Robinson, popular B and O freight conductor, leaves wife and two children. Conductor Joe Hertner travels tonight to Washington to bring the remains home, arrival expected Sunday.
Poultry and Pet Stock Association Elects Officers
Whitely County Poultry and Pet Stock Association meets at city hall. Secretary Phil Anthes Jr reports a $2.05 dividend per member from the recent show, which boosted funds after a feared deficit. Officers elected: President Charles Aver. First Vice President Claude Maine. Second Wreenent Lloyd Kishler. Secretary Phil Anthes. Treasurer Henry Nuxall. Superintendent Charles Kropmiller. Next annual show planned for January 1908. James Tucker of Concord suggested as judge again. Membership cap set at forty. committee seeks Judge W. Pierce for next year.
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Dee
Whitley County
Scretary
Philp Anthes, Jr
Charles Aver
Claude J. Maine
Lloyd Kishler
North Manchester
Phil Anthés
Sinj Treasures
Henry Nuxall
Charles Kropmiller
Lelé Koma Me
W. ©. Pierce
James Tucker
Concord
Bile
Planning Big Time for Modern Woodmen Event in Auburn
In Auburn Indiana on December 28 the Modern Woodmen plan a major county gathering led by District Deputy Stephen Riddlen and two assistants. Eight county classes will be organized and degree work conferred with many Woodmen candidates expected. A large turnout is anticipated to mark one of the region's biggest Woodmen events, capped by next Wednesday's installation services and a mock reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
Stephen Riddlen
Alge
AT T Club Hosts Miss McQuilkin at Auburn Farm
A. T. T. club at Auburn entertained at a farm gathering this evening in honor of Miss Nona McQuilkin of Valparaiso, sister of Mrs. Hodge. The club, composed of several local women, enjoyed a most delightful evening while McQuilkin, a Valparaiso high school faculty member, was their guest over the holidays.
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Auburn
Tad
Dec
Chusler Hodge
AT. T. Club
Nona McQuilkin
Valparaiso
Local Eagles Lodge Reflects on Last Night’s Meeting
The local lodge of Eagles reports eleven attendees at the initial forr work. Named members include Janos Freadle George Kegber Twengenlerger Andrew Cor Owen Long Xevlonne Charles Dull Aaron Kemmerer Jamies Smith John Rogers and Willard Hudson.
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Garret
Tnd
Ser
Lodge of Eagles
Janos Freadle
Feeorge Kegber
Twengenlerger
Andrew Cor
Owen Long
Xevlonne
Charles Dull
Aaron Kemmerer
Jamies Smith
John Rogers
Willand Hudson
ANOTHER PIONEER BURIED IN AUBURN
Esther Shiling Solomon ies Kalleon II, aged eighty, was murdered at Sponerville today, with the death reportedly occurring a few days ago.
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Auburn
Esther Shiling
Solomon Ies Kalleon ii
Sponenrville
Modern Woodmen and I O O F Plans Year of Growth
Lagrange December report from the Smuage lodge of Modern Woodmen No. 1 7 4 0 4 outlines officer appointments for the year including Arthur Ejikley as venerable consul and George Bea as worthy advisor. The I O O F notes upcoming installation of Noble Grand Joby Todd and others, with members increasing toward 300.
Talbert Promoted to Assistant Trainmaster at Walkeroton
Garrett Indiana December 38. The conductor CB Talbert receives congratulations as he has just been appointed assistant trainmaster with headquarters at Walkeroton. The new office is created for the winter and Talbert will leave tomorrow to assume duties.
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Garrett
Ind
Talbert
Walkerton
First Train To Mongo Opens New Rail Era In Lagrange
The Valley One train from Detroit and Mountain streets carried many passengers to the new town of Mongo in Springfield township, marking a milestone in Lagrange county railroading. Regular trips expected by early 1907 as coal cars are prepared for the line. Local officials, including Superintendent Swinehart, promise further service will expand with the town’s growth.
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Lagrange
Ind
Detroit
Mountain Streets
Middlebury
Mongo
Springfield
Spock
Lagrange County
Winehart
Lyuinge
Fongo Hag
Senator A manus Back From the Dakotas
Former state Senator Silas Lt McManus of Lima township returns to Lagrange County after nearly a year abroad with his wife. A writer and editor in earlier days, he plans to spend time with local friends and share news from his recent literary work at the suggested experiment station.ANGOLA Ind Dec 28 Special order No 133 Indiana national guard Lt Shetter takes charge of company B property from Captain Rock Wood, signaling a staff move with transfer expected to a higher posting and a vacancy in the commissary department.
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Thcy
United States
Kloy Minke
Manus
Journal-Gazette
Pant- Statesman
Angola
Ind
Der
Headquart
Indiana National Guard
Shetter
Rock Wood
Amlarsine
Rockwood
Rookwood
Ptaff
Lagrange
Amasa, Kauthan
Nuppanee
Gelser
Lagrange High
Schinols
Itte
Association of Indianapols
Holdeman
Milford Eircuit
Agen
C. W. Leeb
Adams Express
Stanbaugh
Teporta
Kern Ja Ote
Sai Ring
Howe
Lewellyn Couter
Cheborgan
Wis
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
M. D. Peppies
Valley Inc
Pierceton
Hubbard
Thiy Clty
Ry Clark Hubbard
Pitts
Urs
William Kauffman
Michigan Street
C. W. Allen
Val Wert
John GC. Feller
County
Intea
Sis Xelile
Highland Pee
E-Ge
Albert Piddler
Topeka
Hans
Menla
Misa Lillian Nelson
the State University
Andrey Dowell
Oberlin College
Hoy Black
Ann Arbor
Grace Taylor
DePauw
Else Mae Lemming
Maude Decker
Clark Hospial
Elkhart
Rollin Kent
Chicago
Albert Goeting
Louis Roebuck
Great Etore
Chicaia
Edith Roy
Ghiengoy
Jeonie
Marion
Clara Sclart
South Bend
DR. I. Norris
Clay Township
Pennsylvania
Pendle
Lachnnge County
Lutheran Sunday School
J. H. Glmstead
Chas
Mingus
Anaisinot
L. Livergood
Geo. Deteer
la Feanurer
Misa Sue Preston
Dharister
Miss. Jenole, Snyder
Pierveton
J. Frank, Snyder and Wife
North Detroit St
Lagrange News
Theet & Wreck
Kendallville
Local notes from Lagrange and surrounding areas
Lagrange Indiana dispatch reports Amasa Kauthan and wife visiting from Nappanee after a fatal incident, with local residents J. Norts, Miss Kern, and Miss Horne mentioned. It notes teachers’ association in Indianapolis, school calendar for 1907, and local business and society happenings including poultry shipments, residents visiting, and county officials.
Waterloo minor news tidbits note visitors and shop plans
In Waterloo Indiana on December 28 several residents are mentioned visiting relatives including Mrs. Minerva Swabb of Ashley with her daughter Mrs. Nottine and Mrs. John Shuman plus her children from Angola. Chatter includes a Chicago visitor to attend a grandmother’s funeral and a local blacksmith tools purchase by Mrs. Teurze Crovse to reopen the Wandleck street shop. F. G. Welshammer seeks a Todd location for the Interurban while G. W. Kinmel travels through Angola.
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Waterloo
Ind
Minerva Swabb
Ashley
Nottine
John Shuman
Childcen
Angola
Tohn
Jacknyn
Teakert Nisest
Chicago
Vill Remsin Nti
Igs
Rendairile
Favorite Prescription Promoted By Medical Authors
A fragment from a 19th century periodical extols Unicorn root and Golden Seal in a “Favorite Prescription” for women and various disorders. It quotes Dr John Fyfe and other physicians, notes alleged remedies for nervous debility and reproductive issues, and references universities and local residents in a community column.
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Perce
John Fyfe
Mkpitan Review
Lietotias
Neuman
Uirto Alyther
Nus
Nwouieri
Finley Ellingwood
Noth Médical Gallese
Chileago
Say
John Ai
Scudder
M.D
Chinbatt
Oninio
Bartholow
Jaferson
Petition to discontinue Collins postoffice stalls local rural service
Several weeks ago a petition to the post office department sought the discontinuance of the Collins post office at the former site. The move, signed by nearly thirty prominent patrons, faced opposition after a business man circulated a counter petition. The article cites personal motives and potential loss of business as the cause. Further developments awaited.
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Collins
Nec
Postoffice Department
Ste
Air Business
Ttv
Nie
Duainess
Skating Party At Kendallville Ends With Luncheon And Music
Miss Mabel Allin hosted a skating party at her parents home on West Rush Street Kendallville. About thirty guests from nearby cities attended before proceeding to Henry skating rink for an evening of skating. A three course luncheon followed and music and socializing concluded the night. attendees included Misses Sthe Groshs Michigan City and Lennie Krelaglohy Byron. A Masonic meeting slated for December 28 at the Masonic hall will install Kendallville Lodge 275 F and A M. Kendallville Chapter 64 R A M and Kendallville Council 80.
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Kendallville, Tud
Mabel Allin
Unity Home
Misa Allin
Eusats
Sthe
Groshs
Micchigan City
Lennie
Krelaglohy
Byron
Kendallville
Masone Hall
Differen, Tadlex
Kendallville Lodge
F. & A. M. Kendallvine Chaptes
Kendellvine Council
Retiring Superintendent Honored by Sunday School
Kendallville Indiana December 25 Mr He Seibert retiring superintendent of the First Methodist church Sunday school received a warm surprise when the Sabbath class visited his home on North Railroad street. A social hour followed with handkerchiefs presented by Patterson Fletcher Co.
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Kendallville
Ind
HE. Seibert
Eirst Methodiet
Patterson-Fletcher CO
New K of P Officers at Auburn, Ind
Auburn Ind Dec 28 At the regular meeting of Auburn lodge No 11 Knights of Pythias the following officers were elected for the coming term Rhonda chancellor commander Frank G Baxter weechanvelloc Spencer Wenger private br Dr Fitch master at work Roy B Crane master at arms J Wyatt inner guard Fremont Smith outer guard John C Lochner keeper of record and seal A L Bhill master of men H R master of excha mer Dr A medical examiner trustees J B Long J E Pomeroy J McCellin representative to grand lodge P H Nichols Fred W Knote
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Auburn
Auburn Lode No
Ienluhts
Dytling
Rhonda
Peank G Baxter
Speccer
Wigent
Dr. Fitch
Roy B. Crane
Arma
J. Wyatt
Fremont Smith
John C. Lochner
R. Bhill Ing
H. R
New Canning Factory Meeting in Kendallville Ind
The first meeting of the canning factory at Kendallville Indiana elected temporary officers including Grouse as chairman and W L Baughman as secretary. An executive committee was chosen to represent Lisbon and Keaneville districts while site selection near the Auburn road and Grand Trunk railroad was reported.
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Kendallville
Ind
Haw
Liahoa
Grouse
W. L. Baughman
Paul Welmer
Soul of
Lisbon
Baughman
Ing
Adolph Adame
Keaddlville
Vidinity
J.R. Kidwell
Edin Aite
Auburn
Grand Raplia
Social dance at the Opera House in Albion
Albion residents attended a large social dance at the Opera House with 27 couples. The event featured dances to local musicians and drew many out-of-town guests for a lively evening. In other notes, Ray M. Skinner married Miss Cecil Lane in Albion with plans for the couple to reside with Frank Skinner in the spring. Local club rooms will be renovated and redecorated, with the lodge preparing to rejoin after improvements.
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Albion
Ind
Russell
Onerd
Chie Che Kendamte
Garreth Avila
Gorden
Almion
Ray M. Skinsor
H. A. Stowe
Cecil Lane
Skinner
Aire
Charlee
Tiamas
Folk
Frank Skinner
Tenox
Tolke
Pring
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Weaver
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Pthere
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Podr
Lagrange Corporation
St. Me Joseph
Jackson
County Council
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Dowd
Ty Westerbies
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McCay
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Sturtios Warner
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Conner
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Jacob Kelser
Malice Wits
Egon
Mate
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Thomas 1. Marshall
McQuy
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Tial
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William E&gey
Orkalb County
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Novas Bios
South Whitley Knights
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Florida
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H. Pfeiffer & Son
Columbia St
Minor 7 News
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Cgins Meneed
Lula Gineser
Aly
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Aubington Ebiloge
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McMullen
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W. Haw
Frea Internation
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Hele Lodge
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