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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1907

Page

4

Stolen Church Bell Captured Near Muntertown

Garrett Indiana marshal arrested Albert Mains at dawn on a charge of helping seize a church bell from near Muntertown on Sunday night. A second man, Thompson, fled toward Fork Wayne. authorities from nearby towns joined the search. The 460 pound bell, valued at 175 dollars, was to serve a cemetery chapel. it had been hung in a bell tower before. The robbery occurred four years after a prior church fire. a new chapel was later built but the bell remained unused until the Sunday night theft.

Garrett Ind Tyne Albert Mains Marshal Schudel Muntertown Gen Newson Quant Thorvpson Hootertown Fork Wayne Beomts Thompson Ffutters Heveakian Hillegas Ibvint Mains Hillegan Cierett Boll Wieadsaloe Pelifind Stelophnne Ubermere Baker

Angola Odd Fellows Decorate Graves Of Dead

In Angola Indiana the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held a grave decoration ceremony at Circle Hill cemetery for departed members. About 100 Odd Fellows and 50 Rebekahs attended with citizens and children, after which regalia were retired and a procession reformed. The lodge numbers 17 and 281 respectively, in the city.

Angola ODD Fellows Jung T. 0 Rebekahe Odd Fellowa Andress Stephan A. Powers Caella Rebekahs

Winter Entertainment Planned for Garrett

Garrett Indiana June 10 Believing the urge to plan for winter work the Wesleyan Brotherhood Methodist Church big city are arranging for a winter lecture course and corresponding with the lyceum regu with the intention of getting the very best entertainments possible The course will consist of six attractions three concerts and one dramatic entertainer The cost of the six entertainments will be 31 and the members will start out early in their endeavor to sell season tickets in advance enough at any rate to assure the financial success of the session

Sonny

Fremont Minor News Highlights From Sunday Services And Visits

Sunday night exercises at the Methodist church drew strong attendance and positive reviews. Floy Keehen left for Van Wert with many relatives and friends. Mrs. Owen Teeters returned from a trip with acquaintances in Quincy and Coldwater Michigan. The funeral of Mrs. Sip Yorkay of Clone Lake was held at Sugar Grove church and interment followed in the local cemetery. Mrs. Moses Seitz of Jackson Michigan is visiting local relatives and friends.

Tod Floy Moses Seitz Jackson, Mich

Bay 2 Lot in Forest Park Addition

A brief item notes a Bay 2 lot in Forest Park addition where development or construction activity is ongoing. The readable text frames Forest Park as the setting for ongoing projects described as considerable activity in the subdivision.

Bay Forest Park

Crop prospects remain discouraging in local reports

Interviews with farmers across the vicinity reveal mixed conditions. Some wheat fields were drowned or killed, with several areas reporting poor prospects, while others show promise for oats and corn depending on weather. Farmers fear partial losses and contemplate hog relief in case of further damage.

Tmnbon Kid Hews Bureau Salardsy Insakte Potniges Jr Bimettiate

Special Services at Presbyterian Church in Lagranji Ind

Parish notes describe special services at the Presbyterian Church in Lagranji Indiana with a long quoted liturgical text and references to hymnody and prayers. The fragment mentions A W Nolin from Lima high school bringing a continuation of ritual and devotion to the congregation.

Presbyterian Church Lagrangi Ind Dane A.W. Nolin Lima Sehaol

Kendallville Boys Fall to Hildale in Local Match

About three hundred fans filled Mall Road park Monday for a Kendallville versus Hildale game. The Amadale professionals proved too strong for the local team, which showed some good work in defeat. Key players for Kendallville included Wie Bol, Chembre, Papanin, Whodbheaver, and Gren, while Hildale’s lineup dominated the evening. The crowd favored the visitors as the visitors won decisively.

Kendallville Mid Jenn Mall Rine Waterholm Dall Park KendaLlvills Hiladade Leary Amadale Bol Temas

Kendallville Personal Notes From Local Guests and Visits

Kendallville personal items list social visits and travels. Mrs Ida Aron hosted guests including Cornelia Platter of Auburn. Mr and Mrs Teac Kana hosted Merle with family visiting Ligontnr. Mrs Bayer and Arthur visited Winona last week to open a new home. Jacob Reyher, a forty-year acquaintance, met Mrs Mayer. Fred Mayer spent time with his parents. Funeral for Charles Sidel set for Wednesday with services at the Lutheran church.

Kendallvina Heckwan Ane Pitvernity Stover Gexahen Merv Cornelia Platter Auburn Ida An- Aron Wopple Abburn Mra Teac Kana Sen Merle J. Wackman Torre Haute Thare Bernese Mayer Decatur Kendallyith Jacob Reyher Mrr Fred Mayer L. W. Welker Mia T. L. Gravas Mira Ruby Wright Wore Cincinnai Nelle Fritz Charles Sidel

Masonry group to entertain visiting brethren in Angola

Angola Indiana June 14 The Masonry fraternity hosts visiting brethren from Indiana and Michigan tonight for master mason degree conferment on Prof Harshman and Guy Walford followed by a banquet. Also noted West Millmee street cement curb project to protect the bank, and a Methodist sermon planned for Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees at the church. Croxton Carver and Strom travel to Veriatir Priv to view grand stand construction with plans for a larger, sturdier stand at the fairgrounds. Strong to supervise work. Tateh something returns from Jackson with a four cylinder automobile for George Yeubern of Montpelier Ohio.

Angola Ind Indges Tillsfale Mioh Harshman Guy Walford Gene Tine da W.ol Viryan Wm. H. Jarrad

Committee 10 Handles Diplomas for County Graduates

The County Graduation Diploma committee has appointed Bert Mitord, Harry Wilmot, biom Miler, Eva Kine, and others to issue diplomas. The office invites all instructors with common school graduations to attend Saturday morning June 1 at the office to receive diplomas.

Tagrangis Indune Tandle Wiplomas Bert Mitord Harry Wilmot Nowhwry Biom Miler Isleamfield Varn Valentine Grass Ritter Toayeka Harry O. Hilistahton Lellas McMabus Tdma Maurlea ‘Taylor Eave Ty Tercheyo Ufce Diplomita

Will Study Mission Work in Auburn Ind

A detailed outline of mission study planned by the Ladies Home and Polyt by Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church in Auburn outlines themes about the Philippine Islands and immigrant life. Speakers include Mes Jay Laie Mrs I Thyselount Mrs Mary Meah Te dtartt and others. The program covers education, government, and social conditions with a focus on broad world understanding and church work. Clyde Fullerton Falls From Tree in Mendallville Injuries Severe but No Fractures Reported. Wrist Dislocation and Arm Bone Breaks in Front of Home. Boy Receives Aid in Hospital.

Auburn Ind Jing L Ladies Home Potolyn Andyty Thin City Mes Jay Laie Thyselount Mary Meah Tei Alawteay Fy Us SeClatag Alavi Jay Love Joanph Mckay Sex Te. W. Vanghengl Philippine Islands Philpines Biot Behol bin. Vester Mint Lanih Mem Rataten Witt Tn Alu Dtraud Myra A. M. Odywalt Mra Hiyah Scott Merash A. Tinidre Ony Chareheathers Culalde Charchor Avery CIA Uru Hardy Williams Calidad

Local Notes From Ligonier Minor News June 1

Ligonier residents and visitors are listed with names such as Mr and Mrs G M Zimmerman at Wa Lake cottage and Miss Arvilla Wemple. Chas Straus of Goshen visited. Pred Stare returned to Fort Wayne after staying with friends. Various locals and guests from Chicago and Purdue era are noted, with Mr Head planning a Purdue graduation and other social visits mentioned.

Ligonier Ind G. M. Zimmerman Waste Lake Chas. Straus Goshen Arvilla Wemple Port Wayne Inantsrill Chicago Jienh Straus Jamit

Vague OCR Note Mentions Numbers and Lines

Fragmentary text references numbers 3 and 978 and a line with ERANK P HCE AB LINE Co. The readable portion hints at a citation or line item but provides no clear event, person, place, or organization beyond the garbled terms and crude format.

Memorial Observance by Pythian Lodge at Lagrange

Pythian Memorial observance held Sunday afternoon in the court house square in Lagrange. Tyne La Grange Lodge 344 Kalgbte of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters led a procession from the lodge to the square with band accompaniment. Rev A L Montgomery delivered the invocation and a quartet performed, as Dr Cook called the roll. Harry Is Darling of La Porte gave the memorial address amid warm reception. The gathering planned formation of a Uniform Funk company later, attributed to progress by Fran I Dunten and others, with an aim to organize within two weeks.

Marcha Tohe J. A. Jones Kandalsville Jaral Anlones Fran Dunten Promin Surenhatil

Albion Knights of Pythias Memorial Observed in Albion

Albion Knights of Pythias Memorial services honored three departed members of Albion Lodge No. 227 and Albion Temple Sisters No. 1. The procession formed on Orange Street in front of the hall with the Wolf Lake band leading. The column moved to the cemetery after ceremonies at the church and hall. Rev. P. J. Manhorter addressed the order and friends, urging friendship and charity.

AMON AlbiOn Lodge Uew Wolf Lake Band al- Won Tenple Pythian Sisters Gad Albion Npcuher Critzeria Colun Muln Jnhy Galwood Tenrys Stanley Leallo Kingabury Jeffarson South Orange Tolgoopal Ghanneior Gatwood Giobind Tretite W.L. McHiwen Mattalle P. Brothers John Chas Donald Tiltwood Harley Clear P. T. Gatwood P. J. Manhorter Wawaka Tin Wip Lanother Mer Ewen Membetta Metrbora

Ligonier G Tizen Dies Near Albion

Albion Indiana June 16 Arthur youngest son of Justin Masnéusog of Ligonier died at his sister Mrs John Barnhart home Sunday at dusk Funeral to be held at the Sparta shared on Wednesday with interment in Sparta cemetery

Albion Ind Arthur Justin Masnéusog Ligonier John Barnhart Ila'clack Sparta

Pleasant Lake Notes Visit Friend Families

Pleas ant Lake Indiana notes list Mrs. Leader of Ottawa and Jona Stover of Cohanbis Grove visiting sister Mrs. Dusba Teegarden. Conductor Nast Stanton and wife spent Sunday with parents in Montgomery Michigan. Miss Ali Goodwin of Fort Wayne was here Saturday visiting Miss Fxlun Blackford Tett. She will visit relatives in Alécourt and sister Mrs. Mark Lacey in California then Los Angeles. Ira Toughend and wife were home over Sunday from Lake James and prompt gulls and wife of Angalu.

Pleasant Lake Mrs. Leader Ottawa Jona Stover Cohanbis Grove Dusba Teegarden Nast Stanton Montgomary Mich Ion Misa Ali Goodwin Fort Wayne Fxlun Rlackford Tett Ailecourt Mark Lacey da ‘Annastry Cal Los Angeles Ira Toughend Lake James Prompt Gulls Angalu

Unclear Reported Gatherings Mention Local Residents

Fragmentary text mentions Will Hoagland and wife plus Joe Rankburg at Govher with family, and a group including Chilcoat and Haverstock from Tithe noted Sunday. Reading is incomplete, names misspelled, and places vague, suggesting a local social or church gathering with several residents.

Will Hoagland Joe Rankburg Govher Willlun Ranavare Haverstock

Lagrange Minor News From Indiana June Storm Updates

Lagrange Indiana June 10 report notes Franz Frurlo graduated from Wabash College. A heavy storm affected parts of the county causing widespread light damage but no major destruction. Residents such as Mrs EK Wallace and Mrs Clyde Pong travel between towns while others visit relatives. Local students Avhvens, Machan, Blaphens return home from Wabash College for summer break.

Laqhanuic Ind Franz’ Frurlo Wabash College Othr County Michigan Clyde Pong Orland Lagranga Plymond Misa Nola Frazier Nappanee Weyter V. D. Weaver Mra. C. Sautter Lagrange Ahvens Kimer Machan Len Blaphens

Albion Minor News Highlights Local Travel and Events

Albion Indiana items note Mr and Mrs A H L Ciol of Osiestrat spent Sunday in Chicago. Lexan By left for See wanu to buy a hotel. Irvin Kurtenar of Auburn visiting Marlon Spencer family. Mrs Harry Pinchay left for three weeks with her parents near Ligo nier. Frank Banderast and Mayd Cele went to South Bend for business. Vernon Tay and Starry Steel attended Odd Fellows memorial in Kendallville. Replogle of Goshen to deliver Albion memorial address next Sunday. Marriage license issued to Clyde Vern Poyser and Myr Hla Rose Peyff of Ligonier. married by Ray L B Knox Saturday evening.

Albion Ind A. HL. Ciol Osiestrat Chicago Lexan Seewanu Irvin Kurtenar Auburn Marlon Spencer Harry Pinchay Ladlow Clyde Vern Poyser Mikhart Myr Hla Rose Peyff Ligonier Ray L. B. Knox Evroning

Prominent Otsego County Farmer Dies at Home

Ongola Ind June 1 Seth We Avery a prominent and progressive farmer of Otsego township died at his late home in that township. He was fifty seven years and ten days old. The funeral was held today at the South Sentt church with Rev John Humfreya officiating. Other funerals were noted for today including Mrs Timothy Rocky of near Fremont whose funeral was at Sugar Grove church in Clear Lake and interment at Fremont. Also mentioned was the funeral of Mrs Alma Graanow tired Wednesday night in South Chicago.

Ongola Ind Seth We Avery Otsego Township Pines South Sentt Church Timothy Rocky Fremont Sugar Grove Clear Lake Mra Almira Graano Chicago Salem Township Decors YC. Tole Thin Clin

Solicitors Wanted Marvin Kuhn’s Story Beginnings

Wanted advertisers and canvassers for the Journal Gazette in Columbia City and surrounding township areas to recruit subscriptions. The life story of Marvin Kuhn will launch in serial form in the paper starting soon, seeking capable individuals of any gender.

Marvin Kuhn Wach Tor Journal Gazette Deanerado Marvin Kuhns Iweig Ean Columbia City

Angola Minga News Brief on Rafael Ot Marsa Illness

In Angola Indiana on East Maumee street Rafaelot Marsa, one of the city’s oldest residents, has been very ill at home from bladder trouble. Reports mention George Yeuber and his wife of Mont as related parties.

Angola Ind Rafael Ot Marsa Maumee Street George

Oklahoma primary results and local notices from Guthrie paper

A Guthrie dispatch reports Democratic primary winners with C N Haskell leading for governor by about 14,000 and RL Owen plus Roy Hoffman securing U S Senate nominations by margins around 6,000 to 8,000. Additional items describe social visits around Wateringdon Leporte and Lake outings, with local residents mentioned, and a French schooner incident offshore at Saint Lucia.

Two Brothers Killed on Nickel Plate Tracks

Two brothers died on the Nickel Plate tracks when struck by a train about twelve years ago. Thomas Overley and Dedimus Overley were mentioned as related, with one brother described as a planter by trade. The garbled wording confirms a fatal railroad accident involving siblings.

Thoman Overley Dedimus Overley Thomas

Local Updates and City Notes From June News

City items include Mr and Mrs Pratt visiting relatives in Tr Manapotia and Mr and Mrs Frank Stone. Rural mall Mara brings good news from Test masne BR. Hannofeet Washington notes a salary increase to 9300 effective July 1. Cheater Hournes Norman Pinney and Raymond Swartz enter army service. Sergeant Bennatt to ship recruits to Cuba. Dr M M Van Buskirk reports ten typhoid cases under treatment in Poe. fear of new outbreaks. Dr A K Grate returns from Atlantis. visited New York and Buffalo. attended American Medical Society meeting in Barbadoe. Barbad10s report notes sinking of French schooner. Barbados trip dates.

Pratt Senceiet Tr Manapotia Frank Stone Mara Testmasne & BR Hannofeet Washington Ralnry Cheater Hournes Norman Pinney Raymond Swartz Army Bennatt Cuba M. van Buskirk County Board of Health Yester

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