Over North East Indiana Overrules First Motion For New Trial
War sa w Indiana January 17 Judge Roysa overruled the motion for a new trial raised by the state attorney J O Chambers in a embezzlement case. The judge found the motion insufficient and a new trial motion was denied. Witnesses testified this week about the case and the court set dates for further proceedings. Local society notes mention gatherings and club plans with community members attending. The Velo club held a Thursday afternoon meeting with guests and a decorative box prize, reflecting social activity in Warsaw.
Thursday Afternoon Club Entertained at Oak Bluff
Angol a Ind Jan 17 The Thursday Afternoon club at Oak Bluffante Crooked lake hosted a social evening for members and husbands after a sleigh ride and supper led by J W Bland as a guest. The club plans another Oak Bluff gathering soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angola
Ind
Oak Bluffante
Crooked Lake
J. WW. Bland
Richardson
Oak Blut
Clib
Oak Bluff
New Scientific Treatment Promises Fat Reduction Free Trial
An advertisement by Dr Henry C Bradford claims a breakthrough fat reduction method can guarantee weight loss of 3 to 5 pounds per week. The offer includes a free trial treatment and a book on obesity, with the physician asserting broad physician backing and public testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labogsters
Dorter HC. Bradford
New York
Stanness
Wellown
United States
Belter
Bradstart
Salves
Henry
Ian
Quman
Isradford
Bradford
Shane Akin
Bruak
Witleh
Henry C. Bradford
M. v
Swogger Purchases Homestead Near South Milford
Kendallville Indiana news note reports Awopger, a clerk at A D grocery, buying Swogger's homestead and farm near South Milford from Mrs. Thomas Bwosget. Swogger plans to move to the farm. health and workload changes cited, with mutual good wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ind
Awopger
A. D
Sit
Unruly Kendallville Burner Endangers Family
In Kendallville Indiana on January 1 a coal stove malfunction caused toxic fumes. E A Donald and family narrowly escaped as Mrs McDonald and children fell ill from the inhalation before a neighbor and doctor arrived to render aid. The father opened fire doors and staggered to a neighbor for help. The mother remains bedbound while others recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ind
Jay
E. AcDonald
West Wi
Crcer
McDonald
Wes
Death of Albion pioneer Emma Black content with long illness
Emma Black widow of George Black died at her South Liberty street home after a long illness. She would have been eighty, a pioneer resident of Albion and a longtime Wesleyan Church member. She aunt of Mrs Charles Clapp and a relative of George Woodruff with many local friends. Obsequies Sunday morning at the Wesleyan church with Rev Seakins officiating, burial near Topeka at Topeke cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Ind
Emma Black
George Black
South Liberty Street
Faber
Black
Westran
Charles Clapp
George Woodruft
East of Albion
Hiss
Weslyan
Seakins
Fairmont
Topeke
Topeka
Shipshewana Dancing Club Masquerade Party Tonight
Shipshewana Ind Jan 17 The Shipshewana Dancing club will host a masquerade dancing party at Davis hall tonight. A large number of invitations have been issued and a pleasant evening is anticipated. Music will be by the Shinshewana orchestra. This is the first party of the season and it seems to be well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipshewana
Ind
Revival to Begin at Columbia Church
Columbia City Indiana will host a revival series beginning next Sunday evening led by Rev L L Shafter with help from Rev S P Koester of this city and Rev L G Oyler of Warsaw. An alphabetical entry will feature during the first week’s meetings, to be explained by Shafter at the Sunday morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
L. L. Shafter
S. P. Koester
Mentone Ponders Mystery Millionaire Impostor
In Mentone Indiana on January 17 residents discuss a middle aged man registering at Hotel W. EB claiming to be a millionaire from Indianapolis with ties to Morocco and Straus Bros. He pursues local real estate, including a Palestine farm acquired through S. J. Snodgrants, and uses smooth talk to learn about residents’ estates. Citizens split on his true identity and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mentone
Ind
Merrane
S. J. Snodgrmts
Palestine
Paopia
Gleaners to Serve Supper in South Milford Hall
South Milford Ind Jan 17 The Gleaners of this vicinity will serve a public supper in the K of P hall Saturday evening. Tables will be spread at 4 o clock and supper served from that time until all are seated. Proceeds to be reserved for the lodge. The South Milford lodge held a very successful initiation at Nasialhere last evening. Three candidates were admitted to the catering work and many members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Milford
Ind
K. of P
1. Er
Deputy State Inspector Visits Lagrange Houses
Deputy state Inspector Peter Tine of South Bend toured Lagrange on Friday inspecting taverns factories and public buildings. He praised many businesses noting only one weak battery found and easily repaired. His visit highlighted favorable appearances of several houses and manufacturing establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange Houses
Kric
Young Ladies Entertain At Home Near Avilla
Maude Truelove and companions Misses Zor Cloutier Marguerite Kiinkenbers Carrie Truriove Anna Leng Edith Grawloski rode to Avilla on a 0 car Thursday evening. They met Irnelove father and were taken to the Truelove home where a fine supper and old-fashioned social tunes provided amusement before returning on the interurban at 0:31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Maude Truelove
Zor Cloutier
Marguerica Kiinkenbers
Carrie ‘Truriove
Anna Leng
Edith Grawlowski
Avilla
Irnelove
Truelove
Big Bobsted
Mrs. Truslove
Mick
Warsaw Photographe Retires From Business
WARSAW Ind Jan 11 a mnother business man Henry Blilke retires from active business. Mr Buice opened a photo studio in Warsaw, his work covering much of the city’s history. H H Weld has purchased the studio and will reopen Feb 1 after renovations. A surprise dinner was held for Attorney A A Wood on his wife’s birthday, arranged by Mrs Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
Jan
Henry Blilke
Aective
Buice
Wersaw
Millice
H. H. Weld
Mir. Weldner
Wood
Mr. Wood
Jers. Wood
H.W. Grahim
Warshe
iMys
William. Ward
Ward
Firs
Agog
Paul
Worse
Arthur Whitelsathec
Samwel Glent
Leesburg
Edi Shane
Kansas City
Fa Tso
Henry Shane
John H. Leonard
Delicate Operation Performed in Warsaw Patient
In Warsaw Indiana on January 17 doctors performed a delicate operation on Mrs Charles Slater of South Buffalo to remove a floating kidney. Surgeons LF A C McDonald DaBois and Shackelford conducted the first such operation on a Warsaw patient. The procedure aimed to fix the kidney to muscles and relieve suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
Charles Slater
South Buffalo
A.C. McDonald
DaBois
County Receipts for Agent Fine In Indiana
County Justice Keiser paid the county treasury one cent for a prior fine on Otto Stickler. Deputy Auditor Lehrrader receipted Justine Keleey for the amount in Columbia City on January 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
George W. Keiser
Wheington Township
Tia
Otto Stickler
Cornamugl
Batterr
Levi Lawrence
Lchrader
Justine Keleey
Hill Coasting Leads To Multiple Claypool Accidents
Claypool Indiana January 27 three coastings on a local hill caused injuries to a five year old Soloman Minears son fell under a farmer’s buggy, Johnny Bull Rhoades cut hand, and Ruth Arnold age eight was knocked down and briefly unconscious as children rode down the mild slope crossing the main street two blocks away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claypool
Ind
Rockweil
Johnny Bull
Rhoades
Ruth
Joel
Dode) Arnold
Ansless
Eagle Caught in Steel Trap Near Whitley County
Jan 17 Whitley County Indiana report: Joe Hreider, a young farmer, trapped a large eagle in a steel trap, the bird measured about six feet from tip to tail. He kept the eagle near a codfish carcass for bait and planned to kill or sell it if not claimed or ferried elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wattlet
Ind
Joe Hreider
Saint's Revival Meeting At Yellow Creek Lake
A revival meeting was conducted at the banks of Yellow Creek Lake led by Freddie Smith of Michigan. Local attendees gathered as the event continued through the day with several works and activities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Creek
Yellow Creek Lake
Freddie Smith
Michigan
Funeral service for A. J. Snoberger at United Brethren Church
The funeral of the late A. J. Snoberger will be held at the United Brethren church in Silver Lake Indiana conducted by Rev. I. B. Wright with assistance from Rev. Gross. Burial will be in Lakeview cemetery with G A R post Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows lodges in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
Ind
A. J. Snoberger
United Brethren Church
I. B. Wright
Gross
Lakeview
G. AR Post
Knights of Pythias
Ogg Fellows
Thorn Creek farmer undergoes brain surgery after hay accident
Thorn Creek township farmer and market proprietor Dre Linvill and Dr. Schuman operated after a fall from a hay load left him unconscious. Skull fracture and brain compression were relieved by removing bone and a clot. Operation took about ninety minutes. condition remains grave with no clear sign of awakening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chlembia Clly
Jam Vi Chis
Thorncreek Township
Otate Market Iy
Sanvill
Or. Schuman
Jain
Wedney
Rhia
Linvill
Schuman
Sycamore Club Plans Debate On Bible as Textbook
Sycamore Literary Club at Topseka Ind plans a debate on January 12 careering a resolution that the Bible should be used as a text book in Bible schools. Ralph Hing and George Em mert along with Fila Edds and Wire wil Podd take the affirmative noting the subject has been studied and many engaging arguments are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topseka
Ind
Sycamore Literary Club
Biblic
Ralph Hing
George Emmert
Fila Edds
Wire Wil Podd
Lagrange Man Wins Prize For New Face Find
Clarence de Mingis of Lagrange, an Inmet employee at the Democrat, was first to locate the new type face recently added in the office. A prize of one year’s Democrat subscription was offered last week, drawing interest across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
Ind
Clarence de “Mingis
Inmet
The
Democrat
Off Duty Return of Auburn Officers After Service
Maj. Asie Kuhlman and Lieut. J. C. Lochner, battalion quartermaster, arrived home to Gav after three weeks of service at Stuncie. Officers report all quiet. All troops left the city together. Lieutenant Glassie of Columbus City accompanied them to Auburn and stayed through the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Asie Kuhlman
J. C. Lochner
Gav
Stuncie
Glassie
Columata City
Orphans' Home Auxiliary Opens 1908 Meeting in Kendallville
Kendallville Ind Jan 12 The first meeting of the Mishawaka orphans home ladies auxiliary for 1908 met at Mrs J Baker’s North Main street home. Mesdames Hesser Walling Willis and Miss Audia White shared a talk on state charities. One Noble charity child remains in the home, all others placed in good homes and reportedly happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ind
Mishawaka
J. . Baker
North Main Street
Musse
Mesdames Hesser
Walling
Willis
Audia White
Juliane Soffare
Enancy
al Nade
Joan McDonald Sentenced in Butler County Case
Joan McDonald of Butler and her brother Clarence faced sentencing after pleading guilty to stealing hides from a Butler butcher. Today in Auburn court, McDonald received a prison term ranging from one to eight years. Sheriff Reed anticipated transporting the prisoner to the state prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Tnd
Joan Mc Donald
Butler
Clarence
Reed
Urdas
Fire causes temporary outage at Fischer’s in Rendaldville
A fuse burn out at Fischer's shop on East Mitchell Street last evening interrupted lighting. Candles and old fashioned lamps were used until repairs could be completed. The incident closed the rear of the store briefly and no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rendaldville
Tell
East Mitchell Street
Fischer
Sisters of Providence Save Orphan’s See Ancient Cure
Sisters of Providence report saving a severely ill orphan boy by supplying Madame John’s Medicine Fire. After doctors deemed hopeless, the medicine allegedly revived the child within weeks. he later resumed schooling and activities. Mother Janes Medivine endorsed by Montreal sisters. Sale location: Gross Pharmacy, 450 Barr Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes Medivine
Sisters OF Providence
Hwantee Anclatr
Montreal
Canada
Gross Pharmacy
Barr Street
Valuable volume found for Kendallville veterans record
In Kendallville Indiana adjutant L S Wilcox reports discovering a bound volume donated in 1867 to Nelson post. The book, gold-embossed with donor names, awaits full records of members who served and those buried or honored by the post. Wilcox and post quartermaster W P Myers will gather names and memorial details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ind
Wilcox
Browand
Lght
Ardbesa
Nelson Post
N. B. Newouan
Wiltian
Bunyan
Canlogue
E. W. Wright
John Mitchell
I. Park
B. Kimball
A. B. Park
R. P. Bare
G. McMmillan
Eveat
Post
Adjutant Wilcox
Cept
W. P. Myers
Local notes from Kosciusko and nearby towns
Jan 1 reports updates on residents, travels, baptisms, and shop activity across Kosciusko, Silver Lake, Mentone, Claypool, and Warsaw. Mentions meetings at Funk’s church, a revival ending with conversions, and people moving for work or to new towns. includes weddings, births, visits, and local road and business changes amid December transfers and community events.
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Indiana
Dusge Roysa
Whith
Attortios
Atarney Graves
Othr Leinnkle
Ryen
Fudge
Urayes
Entertain
Mother's Club
T. Bewks
Regia
Eddravex
Vincent Poa
Elmer Alebian
C. Wann
Ecomig Totel
Veloma Club
Veloana Club
George W. Dresser
Piers
Bodk
Beaton
Lockwond
Mes
Teel
Wolf Lake
Und
Latisan J Miller
Noble Counts Commmissioners
Noble
Beater
Let Lel Hae
Shipshewana Hall
Columbia
South Milford Hall
South Ilford Lodge
Arge
Whitley County
Snoberger
Dre Linvitt
Schusia
Muncie
Orphans’ Home Auxiliary
Joan M’donald
Ted
Lineuonville
Sisters OF Providence Save
Orphan’s See
John
Ctr
Ishead
Wien
Jéhin
Texas
Texas Panhandle
Rock Island Road
Allen County
Paulding
Ohio
Ibis
Fred B. Federspiel
Bank Block
Fort Wayne, Ind
A. R
Kosciusko Minor News
William Gitness
Cringo
Iva Garman
Wikvit
Whiting
Ha Underhill
Landis
Crestview
Tenn
Underhill
Summertown
Fort Wayne
Lester
Hope Hospital
Lon Alexander
Wilhuy Catewell
Alexander
Mosdames
Broner
Warren
Fonk
Silver Laks
I. Clymer
Near Packerton
A. C. Babcock
North Manyhester
Lee Spell
Funk's
Unsted Brethren
van Dhran
Burkett
Mentane
Pridsy
Gunite
Argos
Fate Weigh
Bina
Near South Wiitles
Ner Hime Hom
Aes
Jah Olinger
Neveton Joetz
Thoms Decker
Clay Push
A.W. Sadberger
Rom
Mrc
Mra
Charles Sticktey
Near
Falestine
Joan Cramer
Tipperihoe
Claynoal
Consoltazinn
Haworth Irs
Dangissala
Eina Green, Jr
Anson
Torre
Hwats
Afr
Ani
Arthur Angon
Mesnari
Warraw
Josephine Matehett
Tlerenton
Amin Matehett
Warsaey
Laehy
Mixes Reha Taehr
A. J. Snowarger
Wttr
Cyannover
Wars Cow
Tedug Jade
Ae el
Logansport
Golda
Pterceton
Rebekah Lodge
Earl Guy
Toorhhne
Gay Ta
Cedalit
Wana
Decatur
E. O. Waener
Fort Warne
Alice Tones
Arthur Barnes
Ayer
Eagtang
Smith
Bert Aldrich
Dtra
Samuel Howe
Lagrange, Went To Priday
Charles Smith
Smith Prop
Detroit
Mita
HL Randall
Mendow
Hyuwe
Roving
Trida
Lafayette
Daneville
Tlaewill
Patterson-Fletcher Co
Sale Hills
Fivo
Olga
Sted
Louis Netherlam
Henry Hamilton
Prosper Merimec
Carmen
Olga Nethersole
Cale
London Telegraph
Bale
Olds Coal Company
Pioneer Coal & Wond Co
Murray Street
Bell Phone
Maumee Valley Coal Co
Conrad Bruss
Combs Street
Phine Bu
Enough Coal Co
CGAL
ETO. Verdunt
Lake Shore
Wells Street
Dunn Coal CO
Massillon
Harclayn Street
Morris Coal Co
Morris
Acer
Goal
Wall Street
Tod
Moderwell Coal Coal CO
Euston
Fort Wayne Coal Co
Yardo
Pearl and
Fulton Streete
Wrest
Brown
Independent Coal Co
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