Allen county real estate shines amid 1906 gains in Fort Wayne
County records show Allen county real estate activity totaling 4.59 million dollars with mortgage cancellations near one million and farm land gains, while rail traffic and passenger totals reach 2.95 million nationwide. Local editorials debate county option and dry vs wet sentiment, urging strong civic effort and pride in Fort Wayne’s public works and governance.
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Ashley
Allen County
Gurlig
Georgia Prohibition Ruling Delays Law Enforcement Action
Atlanta June 1 The day’s notable event in Georgia prohibition was Judge WP. New man’s refusal to grant an injunction pending litigation that would block enforcement of the new prohibition statute. Papers in the case were filed Tuesday by two breweries seeking relief from the court.
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Gal
Georgia
WP. New
United States
Syracuse Couple Married in Indiana Home Ceremony
Adelbert H Alwing and Miss Mee Nusbaum, both of Syracuse, were married Sunday afternoon at the bride’s parents’ home in Goshen. Alwine, the groom, is a relief agent on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and is well known in the northern part of the county.
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Syracuse
Ind
Adelbert
H Alwing
Mee Nusbaum
District Meeting Draws Big Attendee Interest
Democratic district convention gathers in wonyt house assembly room this afternoon with large turnout. Contenders for district chairman include BE Hoffman of Fort Wayne and Dan Link of Auburn. Delegates from Allen and other counties expected. Samuel M. Foster seeks to be a delegate to the Denver Democratic National Convention. J N Babcock of Topeka travels to Indianapolis for tuberculosis hospital trustees meeting and backs Charles Miller for governor. Miller gaining strength against Watson.
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Dan
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Denver
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Topeka
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Babcock
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Goshen
Miller
Watson
Garrett Young People Home From College
Garrett Indiana notes an unusually large number of college students home for holidays. Key locals include Keith Smith Northwestern Ned Baker Arthur Rane Maud Camp Indiana University Gladys Halter Ohio Wesleyan Flora Jones John Thompson Chicago University. Most will return to duties before week’s end.
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Ind
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College
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Maud Camp
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Chicago University
New Year's Entertainment at Albion Opera House
Albion Ind Jan 1 The A T W V 2 held a New Year’s dance at the opera house with about twenty five couples attending. Music by Mathews orchestra. Rebekah lodge hosted an Odd Fellows masquerade with about one hundred present. Contests games and a New Year recitation by Mrs Mathews aged 85. Harp selections by Rocco Garramori. Grand march costumes amused. Three course luncheon. Also Bertha Frice hosted guests at West Highland street and Miss Buelah Barcus hosted friends with a formal 12 O’clock dinner.
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Bertha Frice
West Highland Street
Buelah Barcus
North York Street
Thompson Social Dance for Local Youth a Christmas Night
Dr and Mrs Thompson hosted a festive Christmas dancing party for their son and daughter at their King Street home. About sixty guests, including several out of town visitors, chose partners of their liking, followed by elegant refreshments as the tower floor cleared for dancing.
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Garrett
Surprise for outgoing Noble County officials in Auburn Indiana
A New Year assembly at the Noble County courthouse honored outgoing officials Sheriff WF Metz and Treasurer T Latta with umbrellas and tokens of appreciation. Attendees included local figures and attorneys. Auburn marks New Year with a celebratory dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Ora Brandon with guests Frank Draggoo, Ulysses Raut, James Sheter, Geo Kuhlman and others. The Claypool band staged an outdoor New Year concert while Mentone hosted a dancer event with numerous out-of-town guests.
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Ind
Noble County
WF. Metz
Trousurer
T. Latta
Court House
Dw. Earle
G. L. Ponte
L. WW. Walker
Jacob Linzar
M. Cass
John Walker
William
Auburn
Ora Brandon
Frank Draggoo
Ulysses Raut
James Sheter
Geo. Kuhlman
Claypool
Cnimne
Mentone
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New county officials welcomed in New Year ceremonies
The Board of Commissioners re elected Tonkel as president and Wyss as vice president while Franks became secretary in a cordial reorganizational meeting. Dr A J Kesler takes oath as coroner and appoints Dr Morse Harrod deputy. Treasurer’s settlement completed, with funds allocated to street improvements water works and county general fund. Virginia Ruth Payne funeral set for this afternoon at 2 30 from residence.
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Schelmann
Felice
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Train Rolls Down Forty-Foot Bank Derailling in Barrie
A southbound Penetang express on the Grand Trunk derailed about seven miles from Barrie Ontario when a stove in the second car started a fire. Fifteen passengers were injured and taken to hospital. injuries not considered serious.
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Barrie
Death at South Milford Kendalville Ind
Kendalville Ind Jan 4 Mrs died at her home at South Milford Tuesday evening at 11 oclock. Sixty six years ill with pneumonia then paralysis caused death. Funeral services Friday morning at 1030 Rev Manhorter officiating. Interment at Wrights cemetery. She leaves a husband one daughter a sister and many friends.
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Kendallville
Ind
George Gunn
South Milford
Manhorter
Wrights Cemetery
Inquest Told Over Remains of John Dennis
Ex coroner Stall finished testimony yesterday in the inquest into the death of John Dennis. Details on the cause and circumstances were presented for consideration.
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