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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1907
Page
4
A Waterloo area farm dispute centered on a deed to a daughter and son in law sparked a probate clash. Mary Fisher deeded the farm to her son in law and daughter after her husband’s death, leading to a contested guardianship and court hearings as双方 contest ownership and support arrangements. The case proceeds in the circuit court with further hearings scheduled.
William Passwater dies instantly in a derailment or collision involving a freight car switch at Huntington. He leaves a grieving widow in ill health, a three year old son named George, and a large family including his mother Mrs Lana Passwater and sisters Bertha Cunningham and Mrs Stewart. Passwater had worked at Erie shops since 1902 after living on his father's farm in Washington township and was well regarded by colleagues and neighbors.
In Fork Warde many people suffer indigestion and general poor health. A remedy named Miona stomach tablet is advertised as a digestive strengthener claimed to prevent distress after meals and at night. The ad promises a money back guarantee if Miona does not cure, with no cost unless it works.
Multiple new smallpox cases detected in Sot e Whitey area lead to immediate quarantine of affected homes. Officials report mild symptoms, with no severe illness to date. Health authorities warn against gatherings and advise preventive measures as they tighten restrictions to curb spread.
A serious accident occurred in Kendallville on Monday afternoon when a man was struck by a flying object near North Biato Street. He was unconscious briefly but stabilized, later transported home and treated by Dr. Hardy. A blood clot was suspected and later confirmed as the cause of fatal injuries.
Dr M M Bowen wed a Lafayette woman in a formal ceremony. local chatter notes the event as a notable match in Kre ndallyville. Details remain fragmentary, but residents recall the couple’s return from a brief wedding journey and plan a small reception in Lafayette.
Kendallville Ben Hur Society members travel to Fort Wayne for a civic event. The party faced a late return due to an electrical storm and high river water at the Th & C bridge. Mayor Graves of Kendallville and other dignitaries were discussed as part of a local claim to prominence.
News from Churubusco Indiana lists residents traveling to Louisville Lexington and Fort Wayne for business and social visits. Executors of the Log estate settled in Burials and services for Ephraim Brabaker were held with interment in a local cemetery. A lightning event damaged a house and a fire department responded, finding no major damage.
Angola lodge hosts a grand Masonic gathering with 255 served in the large dining room. Members from Reading Michigan, Pleasank Lake, and others attended amid praise for the conduct and cordial lodge relations. Nearby reports note a shooting incident in Columbus and legal actions involving Virgil Bernbaungh and associates with multiple arrests and bond details.
Thirty guests gathered Monday evening at Mr George Morgan’s home in honor of Ming Welsh of Angola. The program included remarks and a small feature, with refreshments of shorbuit, ale, and light fare. music and friendly chatter filled the event.
A fragment mentions canvassing in all townships of the Twelfth district for subscriptions to a local newspaper. It references a serialized story about a gated desperado, with plans for the first cluster in the upcoming Sunday issue and a request to write for the News Bus van in Columbia City, Indiana.
Lagrange town notes report visitors and residents traveling to nearby towns, visits with relatives, and local business trips. Names include Noel, Welsh, Mr and Mrs, and various residents from Skegla, Angola, Laurenepe, and Lake Gage as they move between homes, events, and social calls.
The Waterloo Journal-Gazette brief notes visits and travel by Verna Jardy to Bloomington to see Mrs John Baxter and Elmer William son, Fred Bowiat in Auburn, Jay Shull back to Kendallville, W H Leas in Auburn, Arthur Corr in Beyan, Dr Wiltur Newconor attending a professional meeting, and Marein Kuhns life story tease. Nearby residents plan subscriptions and a class reunion for Indiana University. Verna Darby joins Nelle Ober traveling to Devatur and Blomnington for events.
Whitley County news notes small town activities including a planned animal show by the La Mont Brothers Tuesday June 18 and a visit by George Tyres Wit to South Bend for relatives and travel. Tyree family updates mention Voxemut Tyree sent to a state hospital with mental illness while physicians report progress. Dr Souder removed something earlier in the week.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions individuals from multiple towns and roles including a night policeman, students at Yale and Albion colleges, a superintendent, a telephones company executive, and a payment notice. The text is largely unreadable with many misspellings and detached names.
Albion Indiana notes list of teachers chosen for the upcoming school year. Principal and assistant principal are named, with details on assignments and classroom duties. The article confirms staffing at multiple grade levels and describes aims for the year.
A fire and damage followed a lightning strike at a June incident near an electrical store. The event involved Jos. Mrederick and a collision, with the house reportedly invaded by a local agency after the incident.
Local notices report visits among residents, a marriage license issued to Edward Maffone and Mary Ann Thomas, and various family arrivals. Names include Miss Jennie Menaugh, Mrs. T. S. Gatewood, Miss Clara Bush, Miss Vitetates, and M rs A L. McNatt. Several travels to Winona, Indianapolis, Goshen, and Chicago noted. law firm heirs listed amid routine town events and a National Guard note.
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