Centenarian Found Helpless on City Streets
A reportedly about 100 year old woman known as Nancy Blankenship was found in a helpless state on June 20 and admitted to the county infirmary. Relatives were hinted but her full life story remains unknown. She had lived with Philip Plank near Waile n and was said to be related to Frank Vorry, but no further details could be learned before her death Friday night.
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Nancy Blankenship
Ape
County Infirmary
Course Farm
We Hamans
Philip Plank
Wailen
Frank Vorry
Pennacutreet
Citizens urged to visit water works and reservoirs
The Commercial club committee, with the mayor and members of the water works board, discussed visiting city stations and reservoirs yesterday. Mr. O N Guidlin proposed that citizens who can attend should pay and tour each section and the reservoir to assess the water supply conditions and what the city is doing.
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Commercial Club
O. N Guidlin
Guidlin
Whittle City
THAW TAKEN ILL IN POUGHKEEPSIE
Fragmentary report from Poughkeepsie notes Harry Thaw suffered a stomach illness and was attended by local physicians after a sudden turn in health. Sheriff's direction ensured a regular jail physician was present. condition described as not alarming at the time. A separate notice concerns an appeal related to War schauser's decision affecting Thaw and related legal actions served on district attorney and county clerk.
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Poughkeepsie
Tarr K. Thay
Wisielt Lee
Dunn A. Ones
Sherif Chan- Ter
Taance Warschauser
Rane
Jay
Hoe Dowling
Muttenwan
Mack
Ierk Ham
A. Raxseil Penbodr
Sounse
Zeppelins to Receive 1 625 000 Gift Amid City Debate
A fragmented notice reports council action on a national gift valued at 1 625 000 to Count Zavpelin. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the ceremony or tribute appears tied to a zeppelin context and council acknowledgement.
Women and society in a crowded social scene
A long column notes women facing stereotypes, their influence in literature and public life, and an active social calendar. It lists hostesses, dances, bridge parties, and gatherings at Lakeside and nearby towns with numerous named residents, guests, and trips to Cedar Point and Lake James.
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de Apell
London
Phe Reentiy
Bartle
Pready
Local social notes and nuptials in brief
Anba Orwn plans a city wedding with ceremony by an uncle. The Bonlia Cindy group enjoyed a gathering at Mrs. Wyatt’s home with Miss Wyatt performing music. Mrs. Phresher is slated as next hostess. Mrs. Chris Menze of Indianapolis visits relatives, and Mrs. J G Molentacker travels to Virginia to see her mother. Miss Marie O Rourke of Cincinnati returns home after visiting her mother Elizabeth O Rourke. Miss Verna Pfeiffer and Miss Sadie Conk attend a class outing at Shartake. Mr. and Mrs. L F Bittinger and daughters plan trips to Atlantic City New York and Philadelphia. Mrs. Elia Forbing Ashbrook and daughter from Mansfeld Ohio are visiting and at home at 09 East Berry street. Misses Irene and Marie Mc Kiernan leave Peoria after a month with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mc Kiernan. Parry Zeller Anna B Zeller and William S Parry wed at Grace Reformed church parsonage and honeymoon by lake. they’ll reside at 1519 Washington boulevard west. The bride came to the city from Huntington and has adapted to local life. Mr. Parry works with Packard and Field Shoe Manufacturing Company.
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Marie O'Rourke
Cincinnati
Elizabeth O'Rourke
Verna Pfeiffer
Wells Strong
Sadie Conk
Elia Forbing Ashbrook
Mansfeld
Ohio
City
East Berry Street
Irene
Marie McKiernan
Peoriall
Thomas McKiernan
South Harrison Street
Parry-Zeller
Anna B. Zeller
Wiliam S. Parry
Grace Reformed Church
A K. Zartman
Washington Boulevard
Huntington
Packard and Field Shoe
Board of Works and Sprinkler Problem Stationed
City officials meet with C B Pitch Wilson and W G Sanderson to discuss automatic sprinkler systems for the city. Sanderson, an expert, will report back soon. Mayor Husey attends as the group clears the issues and contemplates meter attachments for water checks. The note mentions a local sale and a Citizens Band concert.
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Board of Works
C. B. Pitch
BM. Wilson
TW. G. Sanderson
Cideagh
Sanderson
Husey
Patterson -Pletcher Co
Fire sparks from frying junk in chimney scare town
Reported late last night at about nine a chimney fire scare prompted Harry Wiebke to summon help after sparks flew from the Hot Bran stove. An explanation claimed a live chicken caused the blaze, but witnesses doubt the tale. A fish thought dead fell from frying grease, igniting the issue as friends searched for Wiebke.
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Harry Wiebke
Harry
Marriage of Prominent Adams County Couple
Miss Marie E Maibing, daughter of Mrs Wilhelmina Siailand of near Bingen, will wed in an August 16 ceremony at the Evangelical Lutheran church in Bingen. The groom has pursued training in the ministry and is expected to begin service after the wedding.
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Ferre Wayne
Logansport
Phoebe Ream
Myr Will Orth
Chicago
Kist
Decatur
Ind
Tey
Fithis
Marie E. Maibing
Wilhelmina Siailand
Bingen
Evangelical Lutheran
Kitchen Cleaning Claims in Vague Wartime Rhetoric
The scrambled text discusses cleaning a kitchen with various poorly named soaps and agents. It mentions a rise in pore soap, Ald welly rosin, and Anke making a scum over the fire. The passage blends garbled names and nonsensical phrases, offering no clear events or personages.
Love Match Elopement Joins Walsh Heir to McLean
Evelyn Walsh daughter of Thomas F. Walsh marries Edward P. McLean son of John R. McLean of the Washington Post in Denver. Ceremony at St Mark's Episcopal Church witnessed by Crawford Hill and Col William Stapleton. The couple plan a Colorado Springs wedding trip then New York and Europe. Miss Walsh heiress to about 25 million dollars. McLean poised for similar inheritance from mining magnate John McLean.
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Denver
Col
Evelyn Walshs
Thomas F. Walsh
Anrethy
Edward P. McLean
John R. McLean
Washingon Post
Cincinnati Enquirer
McLee
Walsh
Kansas City
Colorado Springs
New York
Europe
McLean
Jom“ Mcbean
Welsh
Washington, D.C
Newpore
Meton
London
Local Gazette Quotation Sparks Disorderly Street Remark
A fragment from a Bohemian report notes a Kentucky citizen’s extreme disgust at a man across the street and a quip about Simpson in a fifty-pound sack of flour, with a remark implying no liquor in his house. The piece mentions Fort Wayne and St. Louis, and an assignment to San Antonio, Texas for a couple.
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Istry
Fort Wayne
St. Louis
San Antonio
Tex
Simpson
Auburn Auto Buggies Reach South America
That Auburn industrial goods attract strong demand is shown by two carloads of Kiblinger walte-buggies ordered by a major southern city, Buenos Ayres. The machines will travel via New York then across the Atlantic to the La Plata River. This shipment precedes others and serves as an advertisement for future orders.
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Bist News Burvaej
Auburn
Ind
Buenos Ayres
Argentina
New York
la Plata
New York firm buys Whitley County chickens
A New York firm through Kimball & Co. bought a large lot of Whitley County chickens and shipped them to the city markets. Agents reported steady cash purchases from farmers across the county during harsh days, with fair prices and courteous treatment noted as the deal progressed.
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New York
Whitley County
Kist
Comimeia City
Ind
Iuby
Frm Kimball & Co
New York City
Cat's
Democrats Witt Hold Big Meeting at Auburn
county chairman Miles Baxter and party workers plan a grand celebration in mid August in DeKalb County Auburn with a large enthusiastic crowd. Arrangements include several renowned orators to speak at the event, signaling a major Democratic gathering.
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Auburn
Init
Miles Baxter
Democrats
DeKalb County
Auction Notice for Feod and Textiles
To day we will sell 100 doven 1 tit feod half howe ac 7 fmir. Also SO dozen of The lange Le bine and turkey red hugdkerchlets Atterson Fletcher Ch.
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Atterson-Fletcher
Isaac Emery Loses Horse In Mysterious Way
Isaac Emery, a Blue Creek township farmer, reported his horse missing under unclear circumstances. He arrived in Decatur with his daughter and stayed overnight at North Ninth Street, prompting a search or inquiry into whether the horse strayed or was stolen.
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Isaac Emery
Itylist
Boreutti
Ina
Daly
Tsaac Enery
Blue Creek Township
Emery
Mes
Henry Agers
North Ninth Street
Horse Missing After Overnight Stable Check
A horse disappeared from its stable overnight while the epic, or epic tale, remains in the barn. Authorities have not confirmed foul play or a natural cause as caretakers conduct searches. The owner contemplates whether to dig for the horse or consider theft, amid unclear circumstances.
Local Notes and Events From City Briefs
City residents report a foxed dog at Jenness farm and a lightning strike causing minor damage at a Sherman street home. A newborn son is announced for Mr and Mrs Schulte of Cleveland. Kreia Stolzenau attend German day exercises in Wepakuneta Ohio on Labor Day. Wayne Knitting mill suffers basement flooding injuring stock. Chapel services feature Ben Allen of Evangelist Chapman. Council discusses park pavilion at Gwinnay Park. Long returns from Los Angeles connected with Jim Jeffries Boxing Club.
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Charles Rastetter
Onicage
Jenness Farm
Is. J. Haver
Sherman Street
A. B. Sullivan
Calhoun Street
Ben Allen
Evangelist Chapman
Grace Reformed Church
Kreia Stolzenau
Wepakuneta
Robert Klaehn
Robert Schults
Cleveland
Schulte
Klaehn
Wayne Knitting
Comincarish
Relly
Moar Deaty
Camden
Warne Street Methodist Charch
Marlon B.tehnson
The
Park Commission
Birth Record for John Fodler and Daughters
Birth notice lists John Fodler of 232 Wert Main Street with a daughter born to Mrs. Melvin Janson of 25d Gey Street. Details appear to reflect a 1 month age and auxiliary birth entries for two daughters. Targeted in a local birth registry entry with names and addresses.
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John Fodler
Wert Main Street
Melvin
Janson
Gey
Spy Run Residents Plan Wednesday Meeting
Spy Run residents will meet Wednesday at Theeley mall to discuss future courses of action with involved groups. The gathering aims to coordinate residents on local issues and potential changes affecting the Spy Run area. Fort Wayne Oil & Supply Co. advertises Childs Fire Extinguishers as a way to reduce insurance rates.
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Theeley Mall
Spy Bary Sveria
Childs
Fort Wayne Oil & Supply Co
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Ireland
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New York Cty
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Manon Long
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Rome City
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Heme
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Maple Avenue
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Virginia
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