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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1908

Page

9

Kendallville Boy Weds Decatur Girl in Indiana

Kendallville and Decatur unite in a small-town wedding notice. Frank Vwents, age 21, son of Anthony and Martha Vwents, of Kendallville, and Bertha Rison, 21, daughter of Monard and Martha Rison of Decatur, plan to wed this week. They depart today for Kendallville to marry and visit relatives.

Kendallville Decatur Sy Kiet Hacatior Ind Frank Vwents Ont Emplove Decatur Produce Company Anthony Martha Enti Bertha Rison Monard Athe Rison Yortiganon Kendattville Telntivea

Admiral coffee. By Rist News Duvesa Kendallville

Isaiah Campbell traveled to Fort Wayne to discuss placing Mrs Campbell relics in the court house cello room The relics include an old organette dulcimer a 200 year old book and a grandfather clock The request proposes keeping these artifacts in Kendallville under local guardianship as a civic collection

Rist News Duvesa Kendallvilla Ind Isaiah Campbell Fort Wayne Fort Wayne Court House Campbell Kendallville WT Theta

Langley’s Father Seeks Rescue for son in city

Grand larceny cases continue as Langley’s father arrives to aid his son and asks Judge Skelton to delay Thursday’s preliminary trial. Margaret Lavine and others face continuances and fines in city court for assignation house activity and saloon violations.

Langleys Son Margaret Lavine Anorney Elmer Leonard Langley Nazel Dbdray Pallee Skelton Levine Robert Dreihelviss Lavine House Wilam Stevens Ptatog Herman Deeeer Harry Gilbert Zich Joe Lorain Richard Bynton Mamie Shadrack Ottawa Frank Graham Fangene Sethcn George Taylor Wilson Gnander Amise Calef Ankenbruck Randall Hotel Fappert Langley Fd Xlet Obrey Valve

Palling Beam Wrecks Engineer Scalp at Indiana Mill

Alva Henderson, an engineer at Heckman flour mill in Decatur Indiana, was badly injured when a twelve foot board fell from the roof striking him on the top of the head. The four inch scalp wound required several stitches. he received treatment and was reported recovering from shock.

Elst Decatur Ind Alva Henderson Heckman Orth Henderson

Hindman to Wed Miss Nettie Smith in Decatur

Lee Hindman and Miss Nettie Smith are to marry on August 12 at St Mary Catholic Church following bans published yesterday. Miss Smith, daughter of Joseph Smith, has lived with her sister since her father’s death and worked as a clerk. Hindman, a former Fort Wayne & Springfield motorman, recently moved to Jamestown, North Dakota, with a partner to run a bakery and restaurant. After the ceremony, the couple will relocate to Jamestown with Miss Smith’s sister Mrs John Wilson.

Kist Kews Bureau Nettie Smith Lee Hindman St. Mary Catholic Church Miss Smith Joseph Smith City Charles Christen Hindman Decatur Fort Wayne & Springfield Jamestown N. D Toba Uson Wilson

Decatur Boys Travel to Winona for Boys' City

By Kist News Bureau Decatur Ind July 27 a party of Decatur boys heads to Winona Lake to join the Boys City event. The group includes Glen Tague Francia Gast Tree Frisinger Troy Babcock and others already at the Boys City such as Erica Patterson Dick Peterson and Harpie Moser who are in the band. Additional Decatur boys from Portland and Whitchester joined en route with connections to Fort Wayne Tow Van Wert and nearby towns.

Kist Decatur Ind Winona Lake Glen Tague Francia’ Gast Tree Frisinger Troy Babcock Decatur Boys Erica Patterson Dick Peterson Harpie Moser Weeatur Boys Portland Whichester Fort Wayne

Kosciusko County Seeks 100 Student Instructors

War­saw Indiana July 25 A public schools plan to engage one hundred young people as instructors for the upcoming fall term was announced by the Rist News Bureau. The move aims to staff the schools as the new term opens, with the county seeking qualified youths to assist in classrooms and remedial work.

Rist Warsaw Ind Kosciusko County Miblic

Cardinal Gibbons Celebrates Birth Anniversary in Baltimore

A vivid portrait of Cardinal James Gibbons at seventy four, his American roots, moral stance, and daily routine. The piece notes his plan to consult the pope on a new cardinal and his reputation as a popular after dinner speaker in America. It describes his disciplined schedule, morning fasting, meetings, walks, and preference for limited evening calls.

Cardinal Gibbons America New York Europe Pupe United States Baltimore Enite

Teachers' exam draws 285 to the Center Ward school

Edson E B Sarber quality superintendent of schools examined teachers at Center Ward school. The crowd of 285 persons witnessed the quiz and helped spark optimism about better district school supply compared with a month ago.

Edson EB. Sarber Center Ward T Che

Mansfield O Bricker and Festus Wyeles Notable Residents

Mrs Samuel Bricker of northern Michigan and Festus Wyeles reside in The Graves area, according to local notices. The snippet documents residents with ties to the OIA and Mets associations.

Bmansfield Samuel Bricker Northern Michigan Mets Festus Wyeles

Supposedly Stolen Horse Found Near Keystone Event

A horse and cart reported stolen from Keystone Saturday night were found five miles north of Liberty Center. The owner, Bullinger, identified the property this afternoon. Officials consider the horse may have been driven away and abandoned or may have wandered off on its own.

Fist News Bursa Blufeton Hullager Keystone Satur Liberty Center

Rev J L Goshert Warns Over Saloon Controversy

In Warsaw Indiana Rev J L Goshert of the United Brethren church reports threats against him after critiquing saloons. He vows to continue preaching against liquor as he cites concerns about minors at taverns and ongoing liquor-fueled disturbances.

Risk News Bureau Warsaw Ind Fuly Cure Yard J. Goshert United Beettrenchireh Warten Aalvenkeener Ini Rev. Goshert Gosbert Ae Jens Mindy Ygeks Pene Tile

Bryan Kern Club Organized at LaGrange Democratic Convention

At the Democratic convention in LaGrange on Saturday July 9 the Bryan Kern club was formed with large enrollment and strong enthusiasm. The club aims to organize local Democrats and promote harmony for the campaign. officers will be elected soon and active campaigning will start.

Kist Lagrange Ind

Girls Bitten by Dogs in Bluffton

Two young girls were attacked by dogs yesterday in Bluffton Inn. The two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Vore was playing at her grandparents home when a small terrier bit her on the face nearly hitting the eye while another bite occurred on the arm. At Clover Street station the other girl named Stith was bitten in the face. Both received immediate medical attention and are reported safe with no danger of hydrophobia.

Kist Bluffton, Inn Vincent Vore Henry Gennett Peat Starlion Stith

Mrs John T Graves Dies Near Brimfield

Jean Victoria Graves died at her Albion area home at 4 45 pm aged fifty eight after a long cancer battle. She was a respected local resident and member of the Eastern Star Kendallville chapter though illness limited attendance. Survived by husband John T Graves, a son, and parents Mrs and Mrs Bermer of Kenedyville, with siblings Mrs Frank Hit of ?? and others listed in the obituary.

Sy Klst Albion Ind Jeanett Victoria Graves Graves Nolle Order of the Eastern Star Kendallville

Contract for hitch backs set yesterday in CoLerbia City

County board approved projects for hitch backs on east and mouth sides of the pode square at a total bid mix. Takers & Son awarded $227, Schnaider & Lilly bid $293, and Muel lering Construction Co. of Word Wayne placed $374.75. The contract includes finishing, six inch iron posts and 38 feet of chain, with work to be completed by a local firm.

Kist Colerbia City Ink County Board of Commissioners Warfed To & Taker & Son Pode Square Schnaider & Lilly Inis Cits Muellering Construction Co Wort Wayne Mocezini

Death of Will Straub in Decatur Railway Crash

In Decatur on July 28, Will Straub, son of Mr. and Mrs. Da Straub, of the west part of the city, died at 4:30 PM from injuries suffered in a railway accident earlier that year. The incident occurred at a depot complex where unloading of goods was taking place when a van collapsed, trapping Straub. He succumbed after prolonged suffering.

Rigi Nous Ainishi

Tragic Freight Yard Accident Claims Young Stack

A freight backed against a car where Stack sat, crushing him internally. He died from the injuries leaving his parents, three brothers, and a sister, with many friends. Funeral arrangements not yet made.

Young Stack

Bargain Cottage at 2813 Gay Street For Quick Sale

Bargain cottage at 2813 Gay street offering five rooms on a 40 by 150 lot with barn and paid pavement. Asking price $1,400. Contact John H. Vesey at 10 11 Pixley Lung Elk for details and viewing.

Gay Street John H. Vesey

John Maynard Buys Lancaster Store

John Maynard closes a deal to become sole proprietor of the Lancaster Bros. Co. dry goods store in Columbia City. Lancaster and Lanwuster retired earlier, ending their partnership as Maynard takes over the business after years with the firm.

John Maynard Lancaster Lancaster Bros. & Co Jom U. Maynard Kist Columbia City Inn Toh UL Miesnard Messrs Charles Lancaster H. Fred Lan[ Wuster

Local business change at aid stand and purse theft report

The young man sold out today to Mr. Maynard and will continue the business at the aid stand. Mrs E E Perry reported purse theft to police last night. The purse, taken from a porch chair, contained money and papers. the bundle was moved to the neighboring house before return.

Maynard G. 3 Lancaster E. E. Perry

Winona Boy City Opens Amid Plans and Elections

East News Bureau reports Winona Lake Bot City Indiana opens as a juvenile municipality with a bank store church and city government. Attendance includes Liandrei buyers and J E expected population growth. annual election set for next Saturday with 7.0iii candidates, Joe Clark from Portland likely elected mayor. William Erk of Indianapolis serves as postmaster.

East News Bureau Winona Lake Bot City Ind Winona Boy City Beveral Liandrei Buys Trenty Frank ‘Abuoul Goshen Bay City Joe Clark Portland William Erk Indianapolis

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