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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
2
Conflicting reports of Rev. Cissell a former Kokomo pastor embroiled in a scandal unfold after an Indianapolis woman is linked to him. Police confront his party at a Minneapolis hotel as he resigns from the Methodist Episcopal church and moves to distance himself from public exposure.
The text notes Rev. C. Ciswell served as pastor of the First M. E. church from 1908 to 1907 and held posts as Logansport district superintendent of the North Indiana M. E. conference. It mentions his relocation to Logansport and his wife and two children remaining in Kokomo during the general conference season.
A long account recalls Rev. Ciswell or Cissell who served as pastor of the First Church in Fort Wayne before moving through Cudla Fetaisin City and other posts. The piece notes his work in building a congregation, his popularity, and the scandal surrounding his later years. It mentions marriages, children, and leadership roles in the Methodist ministry across multiple towns.
Anderson Ind May 21 The Rev M S Marble was appointed superintendent of the Logansport district north Indiana Methodist conference by Bishop McDowell immediately after the death of C L Chaser of Kokomo last Tuesday in Minneapolis Mr Marble took charge at that time.
Lagrange Indiana May 31 Attorney says G A Gillhams condition has lingered for days. He is conscious at times but very weak and failing to improve as hopes for recovery fade.
Fragmented OCR recounts local notices and social events in Howe area. Mentions dances at the Airdome, forthcoming church services led by Bishop McCormick, school commencement activities, and community gatherings at Fort Wayne and Williams Park with plans for concerts and sports.
Harper Employes factory workers clear Friday to enjoy two days paid leave for the annual picnic at Pri Lake resort. The curtain raiser on Friday evening features a guard duty to ensure fish supply for the event. The gathering marks a popular yearly tradition for the manufacturing firm and its staff.
May 31 report details William J Burns operation exposing bribery tied to a seaside boardwalk project. Dougherty among councilmen charged. Phoebus testifies confessing to receive and return bribe money while several officials face scrutiny and potential charges.
In Columbia City on May 1 Elks from the local lodge attended at East Jackson Street to honor newlyweds Mayor B J Bloom and his wife They hosted a pleasant evening serving refreshments while Elks took charge of the house The highlight was a small leather chair gift presented to the Bloom couple by the guests
J T Harshbarger died Friday morning at his home in Columbia City after long cancer illness. Born October 26 1816 in Union Township Whitley County he was 55 years 7 months and 6 days old. He married Mary A Tucker May 26 1888 and had four children two survive Mrs Will E Sinzler of Columbia City and Mrs Orville Schrader of Richland Township. Surviving brothers Simon Warshburger Fort Wayne Daniel Harvey Hiram Harshburger and Mrs William Graves of Union Township. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm at United Brethren church with burial in Presbyterian cemetery near Coosse.
Japse Smith of Warnaw, employed by the Bell Tale phone company, was badly burned and shocked yesterday after grabbing an uninsulated live wire at the corner of Maiden Lang and Pearl streets. He was hurled to the ground and taken to Tope hospital for treatment.
A father of a drug baby victim asks the state board to revoke Dr. H W Niswonger's medical license and ability to operate a pharmacy He alleges cocaine sales without prescription at the drug store and that Niswonger himself made the sales The board acknowledged receipt and will consider the matter at its next meeting
Fort Wayne girl Frances Fitzsimmons led a campus frolic at Northampton Massachusetts campus events featured songs London Bridge and bindman a hut with a three leg race. The party was secret with upperclassmen unaware.
Vapayette Ind May 1 The old officers of the Michigan district of the German Evangelical synod were re elected President Rev Pimpin Vice President Rev Spathelt Secretary Stev G men of Chelgea Mich and Treasurer Hon Philp Bihar of Huron Mich presiding officer was Rev Pimpin The convention and sunds were noted Wanted Girls at W Knitting Mills ay.
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