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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1906

Page

3

PLAN 10 BEGIN INTERURBAN AT ONCE

Columbia City Indiana June 16 The Indianapolis Huntington Columbia City and Northwestern electric line seems an assured fact Benjamin Raupfer Whitley County board member returned from Indianapolis with word construction will begin before May 11 at Goshen to North Webster section and proceed southward a bond issue of 490000 will be sold upon engraving work to fund the project Whitey County residents welcome the northern south interurban taking concrete form

Columbia City Ind Indianapolis Huntington Columbia City Northwestern Electric Benjamin Raupfer Whitley County Direcwrs Yolot Stracugy North Webster Ywhittey County North Snd Wouth

Democratic convention at Columbia City forms joint ticket

Delegates from Whitley, Huntington and Kosciusko counties convened in Columbia City to nominate joint senator and joint representative candidates. Phil Clugston was renominated for joint senator by acclamation, with Edward C. Deke named for joint representative. The meeting featured chairmen W A Bucher and R F Haber and officials S Snyder for the Whitley circuit. Sarah Barnes vs Sarah Snyder seeks $900 in damages over horse theft and dog bite incidents, with Marshall McNigny & Clugator representing the plaintiff.

Columbia City Eircuit Court Phil Clugston Fle Marshal MtcNeem & Cloyston Whitley Untiogton T Ty Clntonia B. F. Hall Witley Ri. Kosciusko Huntington Mr. Clugston A. A. Adama P. Kaler B. F., Hurd W. A. Bucher Kyselertis John Proshiy Pierceton Fr. Deke Ninile Kinclasin Ind Sarah Barnes Whitley Cireuit Sarah Snyder Marshall, McNigny & Clugator Amplaintifs

Young Marine Home on Furlough in Columbia City

Herbert Z. Markley of the United States Marine Service arrived in Columbia City to spend a ten days furlough with his parents Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Markley. He enlisted in St. Louis two years ago and served on the battleships Oslo Oregon and Baltimore with shore duty in the Philippines. He has seen parts of the Pacific, China and Japan and may reenlist in 1907 with plans for Panama service where Marines are in demand.

Columbia City Ind Herbert Z. Markley United States Marine Service City J. W. Markley St. Louis Oslo Oregon Baltimore Imucly Pacific Islands China Japan Panama

Bonds Issued for Coesse School House Work

The Union township advisory board led by John F. Mogerman Wat C. More and Keyes Liards with Trustee Elmer J. Nei authorized 9000 dollars in bonds for a new Coesse school building. Bonds bear 4 percent interest and will be sold within thirty days. Excavation and construction have begun and must be completed before the September school term.

Columbia Cpey Union Tow Ship John FP. Mogsman Wat C. More Keyes Iards Elmer J. Nei Coesse

Training Chorus Will Give Sacred Concert

Columbia City Indiana June 15 The choir of thirty trained voices will give a specially prepared Sacred concert at the Methodist church in Wilselly Sunday evening. The choir, under Prof. Boyd Thutsell, has shown improvement and has been supplemented by skilled singers from outside the congregation. The program promises to be especially interesting.

Columbia City Ind Wilselly Woyd Thutsell

Memorial Sunday Knights of Pythias Service

The Knights of Pythias plan memorial Sunday in South Whitley with a 1 PM assembly at the Kye of Phull, led by the Ator band, marching to the Methodist Episcopal church for services including scripture, hymns, and an address on True Friendship, followed by cemetery rites at South Whitley cemetery with Rathbone Sisters participating and floral tributes to departed members. W F Norris and J Remington act as marshals for the day.

South Whitley Order of Knights of Fything Kye of Phull Ator Hiatch Methodist Episcopal Church Erust i Lures Erost G. Lutes Benz Wihbiey Order of Rathbone Sisters W. F. Norris Temes J. Remington

Whitley County Party Returns From Long Trip

Mr and Mrs John Hurd and two nieces Misses Herha Miller and Clara Cole returned to their home south of Columbia after more than a year touring the west. They traveled through Missouri Nebraska Kansas Colorado and reached Colorado Springs before turning back to Kansas. The journey was costly but the party values the experience and health was excellent throughout.

Columbia Johm Hurt Herha Miller Clara Cole Ninots Tawa Missouri Nebraska Kanets Colorado Rmite California Colorado Springs Batons Kan Hurd Breller

Man Swears Gun Was Drawn On Him In Indiana

In Columbia City Indiana Jung Ray Ketlick of Troy Township testified before Judge Eider that Orear Shaffer of Troy Township drew a weapon on him Thursday evening at Mut Wie. Ketlick said Shaffer acted hostile and without provocation and Shaffer hired counsel to defend the case.

Columbia City Ind Jung Ray Ketlick Troy Township Juntlee Eider Orear Shaffer

Whitley County News Highlights Local Travel and Events

Mrs A F Martin of Cohinta city visits relatives in Butler. Simon Straw of Tgonior spends time in Columbia City. Miss Falla Kenner returns home after visiting Warkin. Harvest carnival planned for August with no July Fourth celebration. Fort Wayne Eagles to play Columbia City Grays at Columbia Lily Park Sunday. Local officers of the Tribe of Re Hur organized. refreshments served. Miss Anta Albertson returns from Oxford to Columbia City. Dr W Clark and daughter return from Canada. Sugar Creek drainage case adjourned to Sept 12 for new notice. Miss Effie Vollva returns to Greencastle after working in Columbia City millinery. Miss Eunice Tamme visits Columbia City. Mina Makemoon spends time in Las Vegas. Olin Hi Wolsheimer returns from North Dakota prospecting. Sam Schlosser addresses Jefferson Township on dairy machinery. Miss Ruth Neiday resigns as operator at Farmers Mutual Telephone exchange. Benton Dinom completes course at University of Indiana. returns home for vacation. Philip Parren to continue tailoring business in Columbia City. will pursue further training in Chicago.

A. F. Martin Cohintla City Simon Straw Tgonior Columbia Ciy Misa Falla Kenner Columbia City Warkin Charuboses Buti Fort Waging Fort Waging Eagles Will Play the Columbian City Grays Columbia Lily Columbia Chiyander Tribe of Rea Hur Anta Albertson Wen Oxford, O Western College For Girls Eunice Tamme Las Vegas N. M Mary Makemoon Mina Maxemoon Tamme Olin Wolsheimer Churubusco North Dakota Samet Schlosser Plymouth Jefferson Township Jefferson Center Ruth Nei Farmers' Mutual Telephone Company Exchange Milas Stella Young Benton J. Dinom Smith Township Javill Tiniversity of Indians Bloomington Bloom Philip Parren Jessa Farren Colum-ba Ciy Hia Myn Embras Inn Jatar Chlenga Haa Tloyd King Chicago Avilla R. C. Johnson Monroe Kendallville Stony Alpivt Indianapolis Thursey Gladys Harper Albion SM. Wiritl Aller Township Toot Lisrange John Bailisell Naughter J Seale Ctcago David Smith Allva Township Michael Stewart Mims Charles Gatwal Neva Bowman Yoo Nelson Kendaliente Mildred. Mosler Goodbrand Charley Mulmngariser Bessie Barcos Misa Bersle Nelson Kenckillylile Uas John Ruez Isent Tog Kite Shields South Bend Woodmen of America Noble Ian Staheg Addie Green Ligonter George Gary Grange Towighto Will Me| Manel Hey. A. St. Cole Kendalsville Washington D. C Gospel Shutl Kendalville Ame Teckley Maud Pig Gott J.oly Teckley Otto Long Bell Telephons Berl ¥Elenil Tavor Milford Ian Albion

Two men jailed after Republican convention trouble in Albion

Fronie Cummings and James Bennett of Long Swept faced arrest after a disturbance at the Republican convention in Albion. They vandalized saloons and were fined ten dollars sixty cents each before being released. Local officials, including the marshal and deputy, detained the pair amid a tense scene that spilled from saloon to saloon.

Albion Ind Fronie Cummings James Bennett Long Swept He Coun Iy Yenteriay Benutt Ginst Cummings Benner Foth Lown Marstal Fas Pefers Justicie Cummings Hus Wien

Epworth League Convention Fort Wayne District Opens Auburn

Auburn Ind June 15 The Epworth League Fort Wayne district convention convenes in Auburn Tuesday June 19 and runs through June 27 The program opens with a consecration service led by Rev T Branderbury followed by an exhibition drill by the Knights of the Holy Grail from Garrett An address by M S Humphreys Indiana Anti Saloon League will discuss temperance efforts The meeting closes with a sunrise prayer at 5 30 am Thursday morning.

Auburn Ind Epworth League Fort Wayne Nelustre MLB T. Branderbury Hamilica Knights of the Joly Grail Garrett M.S. Humphreys Indiana AntiSaloon League Indianapolis

Two Democrats Nominated For The Same Office In Altoona

Altooma Indiana June 15 election results from neighboring Garrett show two Democrats, Joias Veazer and Samuel Hauser, nominated for treasurer under Citizens tickets amid irregularities. Slouser allowed his name to stay on the Republican ticket due to peculiar circumstances. Hauser and Veazer are the new treasurers.

Altooma Ind Arizona Garrett, Root Silace Joias Veazer Samuel Hauser Democrate Newtine Deir Slouser Ollow Hanser

Hollis Boy 10 Faces Surgery for Tuberculosis Knee

In Angola Indiana June 19 a poor family begs aid for a boy named Jim Hollis aged 10 who suffers a tubercular knee threating amputation. Dr Wood may perform the operation at hospital this week and a community subscription has raised about 28 to cover board during treatment.

Angola Inn Edward Pecate Ec Jesze Johnam Wood Jim Mr. Johnson Gil

Bonds and bids shape DeKalb county financing plan

Auburn Indiana June 16 the county moves toward selling farming related bonds amid a declared shortage in funding. Commissioners plan a special session to adopt new plans advertise bids and possibly fund building projects. Architect Weatherhage of Fort Wayne was consulted and bids adjusted before Perry Long of Auburn secured the low bid within the appropriation.

Auburn Ind Hitck Fm de Kalb Iida Coliett Weatherhage Fort Wayne Perry Long Aubarn

County Superintendent Receives Bachelor of Arts Degree

Coludidia City Ind June 16 County Superintendent Geo H Tapy of Whit Jey county for seven years has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree after three years study at Wa bash college. He previously completed science courses at Valparaiso and pursued further work to meet university standards. Tapy aims to complete a university degree while continuing his duties and believes in the value of rigorous study and broad university education.

Wabash College Apy Thin County Tapy

Loganport and Auburn Playoff Scoring Tie in Series Debut

In a thin afternoon interclub matchLogansport edged Auburn a 3 to 3 tie with Lowinsport and Antara noted among the participants Batteries Quinlan and Beard played for Auburn Richardson and Moore for Logansport The next game in the series is scheduled for Saturday with Auburn to play in Logansport on Sunday

Auburn Int Lowinsport Antara Quinlan and Beard Richardson Moore Logansport

Sunday Services at Amola Churches Reported

Amola Ind June 16 First Congregational church John Humphreys minister morning sermon Advertising the Kings Business Endeavors in Connection First Methodist church J K Walter minister morning The Evolution of a Man evening The Trinity Principle Christian church Vernyn Stauffer minister morning Giving an Occasion of Stumbling evening The Last Harp Gear

Amola Ind First Congregational Church John Humphreys First Methodist Church J. K. Walte Christian Church Vernyn Stauffer

DeKalb County Notes Featuring Auburn and Garrett Folks

Local notes from DeKalb County list residents visiting friends in Fort Wayne and other cities, purchases, and social visits. Highlights include George Russell of Athlon, Willard Swarts returning from Oklahoma, Mrs. J. M. Miser hosting in Auburn, and Miss Rosamond McIntyre traveling to Butler. Also noted are church lightning damage, a Garrett recital, and court adjournment for Bar association events. The Koot P. lodge in Garrett reports new candidates as community activity grows.

J. G. Henry Auburn Port Wayne Shamrocks Fort Wayne Anbira Angela Toby Jennur B. Howey George Russell Athlon Garrett, de Willard Swarts Oklahoma WW Oh. McIntyre Mise Fanline Mica Gacrott Minneapolis Rosamond McIntyre Butler Berth Good J. M. Miser Columbia City M. Souder E. B. Punten Charles McKinley Garrett Claude Feagler Montreal Canada St. Michael's Church Smitlfield Township Aley Fred Groscop Gladys Halter Ben Avilla Bratton Bar Association Angola Pelgy TG. Powell Garratt Blas Cartwright Dungma Fort P. Lodge Py Lodge Death Courtty

Angola Notes Close Up Local Happenings and Travel

Local items list residents in Detroit on business, attendance at Indiana University, a Mississippi marriage trip, funeral in Findlay, weather impact on races, rail yard work and track changes, and farmers reporting continued rain with optimistic crop outlook. Includes names Mitta Amlog Grass Burkett Dott Snyder and others.

AH. D. Wood Detroit Mita Myrtle Amlog Défiatce Grass Dale Fitat Angola Karl Leas Fort Wayne Ed Root A. Appleman Late Burkett Wil Dott Findlay, C M. McRatt Howard Jackson Kenneth Snyder Indiana Guy Wolford Slater Mae Aturt Mississippi Gay Atzola Lagrange Lake Shore

Weathered Oak Rockers Special at $7.50

Weathered Oak Rockers with Spanish leather seats offered as a limited deal by FOX HITE & CO. The ad repeats the offer and price. County news reports George Connett filing an affidavit against Allen County over alleged Chickam theft amid postoffice and vaccination notes.

FOX, Hite & CO Peat House George Connett Allen County

Morning Chicken Theft Reported in County Mystery

George Gannett claimed four of his chickens stolen and hidden at the county pest house. Officer Lilly investigated the pest house and nearby areas finding no live birds or chicken on the menu. He recovered two chicken heads but no clear suspect or full evidence in the puzzling case.

George Gannett Lillyenya Geiger Allen County Yale

Oscar Tresselt Honored by Millers

At Winowa Lake Indiana on June 11 the Millers club honored Oscar Tresselt for his service to the flour industry. The gathering announced election of convention officers including H Yevana from Indiana and T Rownell from Fort Wayne. State leaders David Anderson Nobitaville and T Bish Seymour named as managers who will choose the secretary and treasurer.

Winowa Lake Ind Mminist Triste Amd Yevana Indiananoligs Oxony Trewnell Fort Wayne David Anderson Nobitaville Wid T Bish Seynour

Indictment Interest Charges Highlight Kankakee Bank Case

Officials of Guy National Bank test ahead of grand jury in Kankakee Illinois as Col Miller, longtime treasurer of the restitution, stands accused of drawing 2 percent interest on state funds. Prosecutors claim such interest collection violates law and risks fines and jail. grand jury preparing potential indictment.

Kankaree Ill Guy National Bank Lea Kankakee G. Ib. Miller Jwubtic Ilireet Poniabatia Gran Jury Miller

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