Kendallville Fire Drill Sparks Local Gatherings
Kendallville News-Kendaulyv A June 21 report describes a fire department electric device test drawing public interest and a sequence of social visits. The Coterie club met at the home of Mrs. EB Montooth with members socializing and a prize won by Miss John Sthiter. Several locals and visitors, including families from Kalamazoo and Muncie, were noted at engagements and gatherings around town. Local travel and birthdays are mentioned, with various residents visiting friends in Brimfield, Albion, and surrounding areas. A chicken dinner was advertised for 11 to 2 at Hof Brau for 25 cents.
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Kendallville
Bone
Ait
Montooth
Cits
John Sthiter
Minnie Kee Ter
Eter
Minn
Myrtie Hiehma
Muncie
CG. A. Tones
Kalamazoo
Sastetfny
Mym
N. Mock
Nelle McWilliams
City sidewalk repairs outlined along Calhoun Street
The plan details extensive sidewalk work from Nickel Plate railroad to Columbia Street and along Calhoun Street. West side repairs include Columbia to Main with exceptions, new sections from the alley to Hull's, and various repairs or replacements on east and west sides of multiple squares. Numerous properties are exempt or partially rebuilt, with focus on phased completion and new pavement where noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pharivs Ayelleriins
Gare
Caleforn
Columbia Street
Columbia Eleeet
Main Street
Rouwatore
Marq Io Herry
Harode
Patterson & Fletcher
M. Frank
AL Frank
Berry
Wayne
Certin
Mordhurst
Alley
Hull
West Side
Washington
Peoples Trust Company
East Side
Jefferson
Fos Bros. New
Gainé Square
Latin Theatre
Lewis
Star Ceatre
Max Hofmann
Barre Street
Douglas Avenue
City House
Rich Hotel
Brackensides
Brackenridge
Kator
Baker Street
Wolf's
Railroad
Chestnut Street
East Aide
Chestnut
Molman
Carls
Balance
Holman
Douglas Avenur
Douglas Avene
Lewin Street
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette May 1912 circulation sworn statement
Sworn statement details daily circulation of the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette from May 1 to May 31, 1912. Grand prizes awarded at Root Garden that night, per the public notices.
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Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette
Root Garden
Fort Wayne Journal-Gasetts
THE
Journal-Gazette Co
M. FH. Moynihan
Moynihan
Mortgage filings follow adultery case in Indiana town
In Columbia City Indiana Ward Vorhees and Louise Dako were arraigned on adultery charges and pleaded guilty. Each was fined 29 and costs and a chattel mortgage of $100 against Vorhees property was filed to cover costs. The case sparked local indignation and potential divorce proceedings. Also noted are bankruptcy items and circulation verification for The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
Tward Vorhees
Chumbusen
Louise Dako
Squire Bennard
Carty Fry
Big Elty
Young lovers wed after parental consent battle
Nora Krauskopf and Kasper Vonderau eloped after her parents, who deemed her too young, consented following a midnight ride and a staged plan. Police aided the raid to their Lake Avenue home, and a license was later secured for a Sunday ceremony at the Krauskopf residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Climly
Kasper Vunderan
Lake Avenue
Nora Krauskopf
Peter Krauskopf
Vunderau
Miss Kranskept
Mr. Vonderall
Mr. Brauskopt
Nora
For Sale At Monroeville Livery Barn Private Sale
Classified notice lists three horses five sets of harness a white seated buggy a top buggy a phaeton rubber tire buggy an invented surrey a cart and fifty feet of hose at the Niezer barn on South street Monroeville with private sale terms and details.
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Niezer Barn
Bouth Street
Monroeville
Bilaunth Bold
Surrey
Cardul Credited By Woman For Recovery After Illness
A letter from Mrs. Ocle Jett claims Cardul helped her recover from a long illness after doctors could not cure her. She describes severe days of bed rest, a doctor’s daily visits, and an operation she refused, then states Cardul restored her health enough to perform household chores and duties. She urges readers to try Cardul at their local druggist.
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McMionville
Ocle Jett
Cardul
New Departure Mixtures Sold by Edmunds Electric Co
Edmunds Electric Co offers a new departure in mixtures with a large assortment and two prices. Located at 1019 Calhoun Bt the company promotes its own line of mixtures for general use and specialty applications.
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Edmunds Electric CO
Calhoun
Insect Pests Threaten Indiana Crops Across State
Indiana entomologist Prof. James Troup reports two mothlike borers endangering tomato, potato, and other crops. The tomato stalk borer and potato stalk borer bore into stems, causing wilting and death. Clean farming, weed destruction, and burning plant residues are urged to curb infestations. no effective spray exists.
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Lafatente
Ind
Indiana
Twinale
Tames Trea
Pinlue University
Frapp
Thik Dole
Montia Org
Gruwerd
Lata
Taft Wins As Judge Olds May Decide To Run
Taft appears likely to be the Republican nominee with Judge Olds urged to run as a candidate for governor. Fort Wayne Republicans at the Chicago convention echo that Taft leads the ticket while others doubt any strong bid for the Twelfth district. Debate centers on Taft’s nomination and the chance of a congressional candidate emerging without a drafted plan.
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Taft
Olds
Chicago
Cnnvention
Walter Olly
Fort
Taftla
Vida
William Howard Tart
Fort Wayte
Imoach Velt
Sevarnaca Republicana
V. Harris
C. Wt. Lane
Una
Packard
Robison Park
Operation to Save Sight of Lad Eye
Clifton McKinzle son of Mr and Mrs Joseph W McKingie of 1814 Lafayette street underwent surgery to remove his right eyeball in an effort to save sight in the other eye. He is reported to be doing nicely at Gene hospital where he will remain until next week. The accident involved a piece of headgear thrown by Harry Lyntoln of Ginn Printing Company. Lyntoln’s whereabouts were unknown after the incident. Money to man on improved real estate at low rate of interest Kuhne and Co 723 Court street. Warsaw Ind Jun 28 Abal Brubaker and Minn Mary Simone entertain Sunday school clan at dinner at the home of Mrs Brubaker.
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Kendallville
Ind
Mak
Kotdallvilla
Shore Road
Poe
Strte Etreet
North Side
Tom
Kendallvtle
Fulthround
Clifton Mclkinale
Joseph W. Mckingie
Lafayette Street
Gene Hospital
McKinzle
Harry Lyntoln
Ginn Printing Company
Kuhne and Co
Court Street
C. R. Long
Plercetom
Nettie Wellagood
Lena Long
Plerceton
Bluster School of Kindéegarten
Indianaporte
Iqariaw
Mabel Stewart
Nes Elizabeth Oborn
Anna Rasor
Nappanes
Reba Talbott
Taylor University
C. W. Smith
Mac Donald Hospital
Macy Smith
Lena Berst
CO. Smith
Paul Smith
Atwood
George Dome
Fort Wayne
A. Z. S. Kist Han
Columbia “City
WW. D. Frazer
Jame A
Chicago
W. F. Dinwas
Pierceton
Ely
G. A. Auer
Up Viatt
Portsmouth
Burke Cook
Garrett, Tod
HS. Kaufman
Donesbory
Gissimmer
M. RK. Wilson
Ari
Nor Daugsters
J. D. Rieher
Tarraon
W. Nusbaum
Ligonter
Sherif Charles A. Kintzel
Thorasay Y Org
Plainneld
Merin
Darrell Riggens
Uncles Sting at Pawn Brokers Over Police Uniforms
Investigating committees reveal New York pawn-brokers hold thousands of summer police uniforms. They previously took uniforms in fall, storing them in mothballs, and allowed officers $2 per piece. Now a new uniform type renders old stock worthless, prompting brokers to sell at four dollars to pivot.
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New York
Mew Yar
FIO
Oklahoma Bandits Rob Bank in Boltcho Heist
In Malesta, Oklahoma, five robbers used eight dynamite charges to blast the safe of the First State bank in Boltcho. Residents armed themselves and a gunfight ensued with over 50 shots exchanged. The bandits escaped with about $000 while two citizens were wounded.
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Malestaa
Okla
First State Bank
Boltcho
Oki
Porter Moves Law Office to 132 East Berry Street
C W Porter reports relocation of his law practice to the second floor of 132 East Berry Street.
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East Berry Street
C. W. Porter
Rembia Cuty
Harabyse el
Allen's Foot-Enn Shoe Powder Advertisement in Old Notice
A historical ad touts Allen's Foot Enuf or similar powder for corns bunions and tender feet. It claims yearly free samples and increasing sales prove merit. The copy is bold and mentions a free sample offer with a New York state address.
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Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
N.Y
Warsaw Woman 15 President of Missionary Society
Fragmentary text notes a Warsaw woman serving as president of a Missionary Society within a Methodist church. Mentions meetings or conventions and names Middleton and Mrs A G among participants, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Warsaw
Missionary Society
Warnew women named on day commit Warsaw event
WARSAW Ind June 1 The following Warnew worn have been named on hend a of commitmed for Winonax any which is to be observed throughon earcliike county next Saturday Mra WW Rood Mow J 1D Lanen Mtr WW D Francy and Mra John Chapman Ap points in other towns of the county at no follows Sidtoy Minn Pautux Ciaypool Mra J Pontlar Loonbute Mra Mary hunters Silver Take Mra J Sprise Milford Hev Claud Plereeten Dr Ewer
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Warsaw
Ind
Loonbute
Mra
Mary Hunters
Silver Take
J. Sprise
Milford
Hev- Claud
Plereeten
Dr. Ewer
Huntington Company Alleged Insolvent Involuntary Bankruptcy
Involuntary bankruptcy proceedings were filed in the local federal court at the O K Grocery in Huntington by three creditors A H Perfect Company of Fort Wayne Ruanel A Brown and Scott Whitacre of Huntington. The creditors allege insolvency and seek adjudication as bankrupt. Attorney H M Saylor represents the petitioning creditors.
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O. K
Comming
Huntington
A. H. Perfect & Company
Fort Wayne
Ruanel A.brown
Scott Whitacre
8. M. Saylor
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Reed 3Hoe Co
Roman Sandele
Ganna Wiuy
AML
Reed Shoe CO
Calhoun ST
Kendallville News
Brimfield
Albion
Tad
Harry
Ginne Hosler
Waterloo
Braineas
Ty Sullivan
Alston
Ly Arouchten
Garrett
A. Groyspor
Sacred Heart Neapital
Misa Wry Freeman
Tovday
Waitaritsa
Mercert Drew
Stinley
Peter Tian
John Adama
Aviiin
Heather
Roy Wallarve
Corunna
Packard Music House
Calhoun Street
Althe
Lad
Entertal
Jung
Abal Brubaker
Minn Mary Simone
Misa Sittona
Acho
Alnnar
Mia
Brubakary Ray Pabner
Bell
Frederick Fanning Ayer
London Academy
Cork Examiner
Svork
Sustan Merald
Trey Record
Boston Transcript
Occult Review
England
Portland Oregonian
Boston Post
G. P. Putnam’s
Publishers
Oklahoma
Cates
Teles
Uilding
Fort Wayne's
East Optical Stora
Fort Waynes
Warsaw News
Avarsaw
OL Teese Evans
Thunday
Colupebaa Grove
Divs Alla Beans
Harold ML Stingon
Linmira
Evans
Lima
Stella Alec
Kalamazco
Mich
Florence Miner
Wateaw
Wonem
Bioko Ee
Methodiat Elhurch
Mn Wonex
Prosigna Rom
Huntington Company
Stickney
Tom Rast
Aous
Geo. A. Houser
Ft. Wayne, Ind
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