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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1908
Page
3
In Auburn Ind the Reading club hosted its annual husbands’ event at Mr and Mrs We wash this evelux. The guests enjoyed a Chinese menu with chop suey and a Celest orchestra. The evening included plenty of merriment and laughter as the night wore on before the hours grew late.
In Lagrange Indiana on February 21 the Merrill Concert Company delivered a varied program featuring Joseph Merrill, violin, Miss J. Bre Conklin, reader and monologist, Fulchiler on cornet, and Mrs. Alice Gray Merrill at the piano. The performance drew praise for Merrill’s entertaining style, Conklin’s witty delivery, and the overall quality, marking it as one of the best concerts yet in town.
Rose Hill, Ind. announces the betrothal of Scoth Nicewood of Roselawn California and Misa Aline Butterbaugh of Goshen formerly near Silver Lake to be married in March. Nicewood previously lived on a Silver Lake area farm before moving to California years ago.
Auburn news reports Prof. and Mrs. Hippensteel hosted a children's party at their home for workers from Auburn High School. Guests included Dan Beachard family H Brown family B J Swift family W J Lower family and Rev W W Freeland family. Milford Ind reports a poet Will R Oppenheim has 7000 copies of his latest works in press at age eighteen, son of Isaac and part of local literary scene.
Dr Leonhardt s Hem Roid advertised as a permanent cure for hemorrhoids via internal use. Each package includes a certificate stating harmlessness to delicate constitutions and promises passing relief. Sold for 1.00 through Meyer Bros Co at multiple Calhoun street locations and Dr Paonterdt Co Station B Buffalo NY regions.
Whitley County news notes a supper fundraiser by the Aid Society of Landis Christian Church to be held at Grange Hall Saturday evening. Includes brief society updates from Columbia City and nearby towns with wedding notes and local events.
In Warsaw Indiana last evening Richhart and Phillips defeated Robert Breeding and Evans in a two team contest. Phillips scored heavily and Richhart contributed forty plus points as Bremling managed some points and Bryans added several tallies. The games drew attention at the Rinewr Wyhach parlor with both bouts drawing spectator interest.
Reverend Guild addressed three Warsaw high school pupils at the Aghireh of Wrersat on The Law of Reciprocity as Applied in School Work. Ar. Gulla stated that about one in ten pupils can learn it if they apply themselves.
The Topeka Institute is a grand success despite muddy roads. Residents have attended in large numbers all day and into the evening as the literary hall hosts lectures and displays. Extra preparations accommodate the crowd, with Mr. Brown delivering a special illustrated lecture. The institute closes the week with high expectations among agriculturists.
In Churubusco Mrs Lack Brumbaugh was granted a divorce from Virle Brumbergh on grounds of cruel treatment following a shooting incident in a Bank saloon last June. Josephine Turnbull received a divorce from Henry Turnbull. no alimony was requested. In Milford, an explosion ripped through Rolla Method’s pool room, blowing a window out and damaging the interior with an estimated loss of 250 dollars after a gun lamp ignition sparked flames. bystander Tesper Clem narrowly escaped.
A prominent local couple Maude Corvin and Scott W Stiffer were married in Warsaw a week ago. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Darwin of this city. the groom is the eldest son of Night Officer Milton Stiffer and works for West Bros company. The union was announced today and the couple will reside here.
The will of John K Braden of Jefferson Township died February 6 is probated February 21 in Whit Jersey court. The will directs payment of debts and funeral expenses and leaves eighty acres to his wife Maney A Braden. After her death the executer shall sell the estate and divide proceeds among daughters Meralda Grace Clara and two grandsons Charley and John Shroyer with age conditions for distributions and contingency shares for survivors. A codicil dated July 30 1907 kept core provisions intact.
Huntington and Noble county leaders call for a Democratic delegate convention on March 12 in Columbia City Indiana. Huntington county will have sixteen votes with Kosciusko and Whitley counties also represented. No candidates named yet. joint calls from Noble and Whitley county chairs aim to place a judge and prosecuting attorney on the slate.
The thirty third judicial convention will meet March 12 in this city, same day and hall as the joint convention for Huntington, Koseliska and Whitley counties. Names listed include Judge L. H. Wrigley of Albion for judge and Benton J. Bloom of Columbia City for prosecuting attorney.
Lucinds Bland who died near Bourbon leaves 590 to many former domestic workers, 50 for each, before division. Estate worth 25000. Four religious bodies receive various sums. Northwestern Indiana Methodist Episcopal conference gets 1000 and other groups 100 to 300. Two former teachers also remembered.
Warsaw Indiana February 2 a 200 pound woman from this city vows vengeance on Deputy Prosecuting Attorney L R Stookey over remarks made during the trial of a horse suit recently tried in Kosciusko circuit court While examining another witness Mr Stookey mentioned the reputation of certain places where Miss Gilbert roomed and boarded
Gilbert vows immediately after the trial to contact the prosecutor and raise money to pay her fine. Mr Stookey, described as a large man, does not take the claim seriously.
Waterloo notes from Indiana recount routine travels, visits, and gatherings across town. Residents, extended family, and visitors such as Mr. Darby, Mrs. Leas, the Treesartens, and the Peterses appear alongside club activities, a Masons initiation, a Washington’s Birthday display, and multiple departures for Cleveland, Denver, Toledo, and Ann Arbor with illnesses, meals, and small-town greetings shaping the day.
Ten Goshen ministers including Rev. M. Magor of Goshen’s Episcopal church oppose Rector Roland’s plan for a parish house to host youth activities. They denounce the proposed $10,600 building funded by subscription and urge parishioners not to support the scheme.
Burley Ensley and Miss Maud Dirrim wed at the Lutheran church with Rev. E Slater officiating. Both are well known in Auburn and receive many congratulations from friends in the community.
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