Corunna Girl Jumps Lake Shore Freight
A Corunna girl working in Auburn tried to ride a Lake Shore freight near Corunna Indiana. She hopped onto a moving freight car near Waterloo and rode the train until a grade near Corunna before leaping off unhurt. A witness warned her of danger but she said she would not waste the chance to ride.
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Kist
Corunna
Ind
Auburn
Waterloo
T & GL
Lake Shora
Corinna
Low Rate Sea Shore Excursion Via Nickel Plate Road
Low rate sea shore excursion offered via Nickel Plate Road to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean Ort and Sea Isle Clix. On sale for train 4 leaving Wort Wayne 8 05 p m. Return details and contact instructions included.
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Nickel Plate Road
Atlantic City
Cape May
Ocean Ort
Sea Isle Clix
J. Troxots
Wort Wayne
Aux
Gond
Avilla School selects new teachers and staff
AVILLA Ind Tol 24 The Avilla school board has chosen staff for the public school. N Amey of Coal City is hired as superintendent. Miss Kaziab Stright is named grammar department head. Other engaged teachers include Tennie Stevan and Tay Lockhart as janitor.
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Kisr News
Muyréaus Avia
Ind
Tol
School Board of
Avilla
N. Amey
Coal City
State Normal
Kaziab Stright
NoAmey
Mignes
Sf Stright
Tennie
Stevan
Tay
Lockhart
Kendallville Baseball Team to Face Spicers Sunday
Kendallville Ind July comes to expect a baseball clash as Kendallville city team travels to Sandie to face the Spices of tat rity Sunday. The game features Kendallville pitcher Nable and a strong home run chase, with many fans slated to attend the match.
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Bist News
Drews
Kendallville
Jules Me
Sandie
Kennellville
Toledo
Pasy
Roosevelt Party Sets Sail From Oyster Bay On Mayflower
At a Jolly family gathering at Oyster Bay on July 2, President Roosevelt and guests prepared to embark aboard the Mayflower for naval college engagements. The group included Mrs Roosevelt and children, with Rear Admiral Merrett awaiting at the naval training school. The voyage aims to yield insights from naval officials ahead of tomorrow morning activities.
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Oyster Bay
Jolly
Serliz
Roosevelt
Debi
Ofivers
Nenited States Naval College
Stent
Aw York
Sugaynore
Che Tivaxkvelt
Beatin Roosevelt
Naval Trining School
Folin H. Merrett
Naval War College
Ronsevelt
Mrs Henry 8 Smith Dead in Columbia City Indiana
Mrs Henry 8 Smith of 9200 weluk morning died of breast cancer after two year illness and a recent operation. She was 45, survived by husband Draymon Mary S. Smith, a daughter, stepson and stepdaughter, five sisters, and was born April 26, 1863. Funeral at 10 Thursday at home with Rev Wo HL driver. interment at Masonline cemetery.
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Rise
Columbia City
Ind
Tenry
Bve
Archie C. Smith
Bessie Bartlett
Hampton
Mass
Rachel Peters
Elizabeth Magley
Thorntreek Township
This County
Jacob
Fausnie Peters
Smith
Grace Lutheran Church
Fev. Wo HL
Tao
Mgsonle
Man to be admitted to Insane Hospital after court finding
Believing himself about to kill himself, George Mighteap of Silver Lake was examined by Justice Barrett and found of unsound mind. A commission recommended admission to Logansport Insane Hospital. Four superb races at the Driving Park were listed with pace times and names, admission 25 cents.
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Silver Lake
Ind
George Wo Mighteap
J. J. Barrett
Deepey
Erlad
Gangeliffe Hospital
Logansport
Red Bow
Manager H
Tewis G B
Nilmah
Prince Ross
Tad S
Leon
Black Maid
Stephen Decatur
Early 1900s Bond Signing and Race Meeting Hints
The item notes several signatures securing a bond and a probable release by week’s end, with mentions of Massena and Servitor as county figures. It also references a summer race meeting opening this afternoon at Driving Park with cars racing at 1 45 and 25 cent admission.
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Br Rist
Warsaw
Ing
Roy Massena
Equnty County
Hebine
Offlee
Red Man Changes Owners in Fraternity Circuit
Montpelier Indiana May 2. The Fraternity named Central of JL and Vorster as new owners of the Red Man organization passing control from the previous management. The change hands during a brief ceremony at the local lodge with members noting renewed plans and future events.
Uncrowned King of New York Seizes Subway Trust
The startling disclosure shows Thomas F. Ryan consolidating control over New York City transit, ousting August Belmont and installing Theodore Shonts as Interborough Rapid Transit leader. Belmont and allies face removal as Ryan expands his grip across subways, elevated lines, and surface rail, with key figures like Edward Bryan and H. H. Vreeland slated for changes.
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New York City
Lixk
August Belmont
Interborough-Metropolitan
Thomas Fr. Ryan
Thomas F. Ryan
Freeton Mnes
New York
August Belmons
Ryan
J. P. Morgan
Morgan
Greater
Theodore
Mos
Interborough Metropolitan Company
Edward P. Bryan
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
H. H. Vreeland
Metropolitan Securities Company
Ane
New York Railway Company
Theoadore Shonts
Diterborough Raple Transit
Wall Street
Belmont
Paul Atorton
Equitable Life Assurance Company
Red Man Paper Adopted By New Indiana Owner
Deal closed makes Lewis E Worster owner of the Indiana Red Man official organ. The paper, once printed at Pennville by James P Williams of Muncie who was jailed for killing an employee, will be improved to align with a growing organization now near 100 900 members nationwide.
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Lewis E. Worster
Indiana Red Man
Red Men‘s Organization
Indiana
Pennville
James P. Williams
Muncie
Red Man
Whooping cough claims Auburn child in tragedy
In Auburn Indiana July 31 a one year old girl Phelma Douglas died after a severe bout of whooping cough. Her parents William and Mrs Douglas resided in the city. The father was away on a business trip to Indianapolis when the illness reached its fatal end. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
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Auburn
Ind
Phelma
William Douglas
Indianapolis
Is Little Desgher
Dom Fis
Wsell
Don’t Delay Buy Today Big Reduction Offer
Duke Rose Schirmeier Co advertises a three day sale with large reductions ending soon and urges immediate purchases. The message emphasizes urgency and discounted pricing to attract customers.
Fire destroys barns and damages academy in Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville reports a $2,000 fire that started in a barn, destroying two barns a stable and an awning livery. A large coal mine hoist structure burned, a brick wall of the St Charles academy suffered heavy damage, and a Terre Haute carrier sustained $900 in losses.
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Crawfords
Crawfordsville
Spontansess Com Hustion
St. Charles Academy
Terre Hauty
Centran
Stein-Bloch Suit Sale At $12.50 This Week
A Stein-Bloch suit priced at 12.50 leads a local sale described as a Remorehne event by Rose-Schirmeyey Co. on Saturday. The listing emphasizes bargain attire with steady demand and timed discounts across men’s wear.
Birth Record Notice from New York Residents
A birth record notice lists Mrs J Fg Bever of New York and Mrs Faghbauc of Yuriy Street with mentions of Mr am and Mrs Pred Kaiser. It also references Mrs Rupert Lohman of 500 Lassetly Street in a partial listing of attendees or associated parties.
Fellows Seek In On Boom Fundraiser Carnival
A local fundraiser aims to raise 5000 for a home project. Event organizers plan a carnival with rides and games, hoping to attract visitors from the area and bring attention to valuable WASINERS properties and town venues. The effort involves a boat themed display and local personnel coordinating activities.
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Siel
Beavns
Second and Third Floors To Be Redeveloped As Club Room
Plan calls for second floor reading room to be vacated and transformed into a club room with gymnasium and shower bath. City lodges report strong progress in attracting new members and keeping those without means from idle nights, seeking better opportunities for community engagement.
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Pftem
Enn
Fort Wayne Man Attaches Cedar River Dredge
Auburn Indiana July 21 Contractor Townsend of Fort Wayne and a constable went to the Cedar River and attached the dredge after claiming Pearl owed him $60 for moving services. Reports say the Grube bride sighted the boat during last spring’s high water.
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Kist
Auburn
Ind
Townsend
Fort Wayne
Cedar River
Pearl Owen
Childs Fire Extinguishers Promote Lower Insurance Rates
WARSAW Ind July 21 Kitty Smith of South Whiter visits Warsaw and announces plans to reenter Up land university next year to prepare for a role as secretary of a committee. The report notes efforts to raise funds for a home and references the Chicago area.
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Kist News Bure
Warsaw
Ind
Kitty Smith
South Whiter
Friands
Taster University
Upland
Hat
Arif
Snanch
Chicago
Winona water controversy sparks Fort Wayne supply angle
Fort Wayne and Winona area figures clash over water issues in a related dispute involving Childs Firs Extinguishers. The report notes Fort Wayne Supply Co. as sole agents and references a community meeting with company officers to determine alleged theft and responsibilities.
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Fort Wayne Qj
Supply Co
Winona
Umpire Holzer Resigns Amid City Umpire Search
The article reports umpire Holzer resigning after several seasons. City leaders consider candidates including Monty Weanlngy Nachled in his resignation and a request for replacements remains open with no definite appointee yet. Local band members and events are briefly mentioned in the context of the upheaval.
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Kendallyilet
Inuis Holzer
Bill Iam
Monty Weanlngy
Holzer
South Bend Excursion to Rome City Tuesday
Kendallville Indiana July 26 A large excursion crowd from South Bend attended the annual outing of the Seth Bond grocers and butchers, with a band and a first-class concert. The trip tied to Rome City with a turnout of about fourteen to each party and wire service chatter noted.
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South Bend
Rome City
Kendallville
Inf
Seth Bond Grocers
Iren
Impressive Elevator Plan by Kraus & Aufelbaum at Columbia City
News from Columbia City Indiana that Kraus and Aufelbaum plan a new 20000 dollar cremated elevator near both the Pennsylvania and Vandalia rail lines. The facility will be larger than the combined Pennsylvania and Vandalia elevators, fully modern and of brick and steel. Site chosen from several prime locations with completion aimed before winter.
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Kraus & Apfelbaum
Columbia City
fEy Kis
Ind
Kraus & Aufelbaum
Pennsylvenia
Thei
Erdman
SonmAdatens Bas
Pennsylvania
Vondulia
Ereir
Wiyel
WORM KURTZ WEDDING AT KENDALLVILLE
Wedding of Miss Amelia L Worn of Faye Ohio and George C Kurtz of Warne township solemnized Tuesday morning at the Catholic church Father Keller officiating. Large turnout of friends and relatives, bride’s father sisters and groom’s relatives attended. The couple will reside on the Kurtz farm for now.
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Rise
Kendallville
Ind
Amelia L. Worn
Faye
Ohio
George C. Kurtz
Warne Township
Father Keller
M Irs
A. Bimley
Willkun Heth
Peyne, Otin
Fred Metcalf
South Bend
Herigan Bell
Elkhart
Lewis Wilks
Jamestown
August Kurtz
Kurtz
Meeting at Mongo one of the best
About eighty people from this city and surroundings joined the monthly meeting of the Christian churches of Steuber county at Mongo station on the St Joseph Valley line. The Mongo church, organized last winter after evangelistic meetings, shares fraternal ties with county churches, and attendees praised the event for numbers and spirit. A large dinner was served by the Mongo women, and the Angola party returned by motor cars, arriving in the city at 4:80 p.m.
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Kist
Tuly
Valles Line
Steuber County
Mongo
Orland
St Joseph Valley
Stauffer
Deaths Meyers Mrs Katherine Meyers of West Berry Street
Mrs Katherine Meyers died suddenly Tuesday morning at her mother's home in Kokomo while visiting with her two year old child. She had come to Fort Wayne two years ago with her husband Burkholder who is now deceased. Her mother, husband, and child survive. Interment will be in Kokomo.
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Kakomp
Meyers
Fort Wayne
Kokumu
Funeral of Carl Timmis in city after fatal accident
The funeral for Carl Fimmig, killed Saturday in an accident that also claimed Chaves Sky and his family, was held yesterday afternoon at 1405 Clinton Street. The Rosy Pung shop, once employed by the deceased, closed for the day as Bass Company officials attended. Rev. F. K. Durtman of Grace Reformed Church led the service with Chauffeurs' Club members as bearers. A large crowd mourned the young man, whose loss is deeply felt in the community.
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Funeca
Carl Fimmig
Ehangour
Chaves Sky
Clinton Street
Bass Company
4. K. Durtman
Grace Reformed Church
Fragmented historical notice for tools and wartime aid
A garbled OCR fragment describes a product named Easy Trek and claims it can help with various tasks. The text mentions using a cake or rosins and implies protection against some dangers. The passage lacks coherent details, names, dates, or a clear event to date.
Mormonism From A Civic Standpoint Stir Proposes Polygamy Verdicts
In Winona Lake Indiana July 21 Civic revival sessions closed with Ti Wilbur Crafts lecturing That Boy and Girl Of Yours Main address by Bans P Freece urged constitutional amendment to permit polygamists to be tried in federal court He charged Mormon leaders with breaking promises to abolish polygamy Plans for fall activities and upcoming Fort Wayne event highlighted by Rev C Everett Smith Speaking next Sunday in Fort Wayne Indiana.
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East News
Barents Winons Lake
Ind
Wilbur B. Crafts
Arious
Bryan
Ace
Freece
Ulah
Vr. GW. Peek
Samusz B. Batten
RK. Miller
Westminster chanrel morning and Trinity MBS church evening
Dr Eby of Toronto was assigned to the churches but was shifted last Sunday to other duties necessitating the change. Dr Smith is a Methodist Presbyterian preacher active in reforms and known for polished speaking and strong reform knowledge.
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Westminster Chanrel
Trinity Mbs
Eby
Toront
Smith
Down
Anderson Man Taken Ill at Lake James Cottage
A visitor from Anderson Indiana, Carpenter by name, staying at the George Kemery cottage on Lake James, approached serious illness after arriving for a week’s stay. Diagnosed with appendicitis after several previous attacks, he improved slightly and hopes to be moved home for possible surgery. He is the son in law of Mr and Mrs George Kemery of the city.
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iBy
Buren
Angola
George Kemery
Former Avilla Resident Dies in Indianapolis Insane Asylum
A former Avilla resident, Mrs. Lora Z S Yl M rs died Monday evening in the Indianapolis insane asylum. County clerk George TL Foote received a telegram from authorities seeking to locate nine of the childless relatives and determine the disposition of the remains. W. D. Carver obtained the address of a son, Ray Zellers, who resides at Fort Wayne. Zellers has a visitor, Mrs. Lee Rendall, at Fort Wayne, and another relative, Willard Klife, in Chicago. The remains will be brought to Avilla for burial.
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Kist News
Puteau
Avilla
Ind
Joly
Lora Z S
Theslace
Indianapolle
George TL
Foote
Tay
W. D. Carver
Ray Zellers
Fort Warne
Zaleers
Lee Rendall
Fort Wearne
Willard Klife
Chicago
Varied Diet Promotes Health Says Early Nutrition Note
A fragment urges variety in meals praising meat and fish yet insists sardines of the "Orial Sea" are supreme. It urges readers to request the brand and warns not to compare with others. The tone reflects period dietary advice with casual endorsement.
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JL. & Vorster
Montpelier, Ind
King OF
Combined Traction Lines
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Fort Wayne Oi & Supply
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