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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1907
Page
3
Publishers announce the upcoming work will not be a sensational blood and thunder novel but a factual history of the man Kuhns. The statement positions the biography as a serious historical account rather than popular sensationalism.
Editorial notes on Marvin Kuhns and the planned biographical work. It discusses the public’s view of Kuhns, his crimes and imprisonment, and argues for examining his early environment to understand his life and its moral lessons. It questions what readers know about Kuhns upbringing and Mrs. Kate Hagan's life context.
A reporter cites Kate Hagen and Marvin Kuhns in a withheld confession about a past love, a claimed murder, and a trial hidden behind a veil of fear. The piece promises fearless detail and documentation to support or refute the controversial claim.
The narrative covers Marvin Kuhns born in Parry County eighty four years ago to farming parents from the middle class. It details early character, Mexican War service, pursuit of gold in California, and a roaming life shaping his views on self defense. It notes his attorney Levi Welker of Albion praising his adaptability and resolve. The piece traces the family’s move to Noble County Indiana and details their Albion area homestead and farmland near Green Dow, describing the hilly land and rural setting surrounding the Kalas homestead.
Auburn Ind June 28 Members of the Knights of Pythias lodge from Auburn Fort Wayne Kendallville and Garrett joined in memorial services at Pythian hall Auburn with Rev A H Brand delivering the address The services concluded with graveside prayers and a display by the Second Regiment band followed by a reception at the lodge hall
Columbia City Indiana June 22 a large crowd watched the Columbia City Grays beat the North Manchester Walkovers 2 to 1 in a lively opener at the local park. A return game will likely be arranged.
Columbus Indiana June 23 The Vield Speigs baseball team were defeated this afternoon by the tea players at the Bing baseball ground by a score of 9 to . Spectators came from nearby areas and enjoyed the game.
Columbia City Indiana June 23 The Business Men's association asks the National Piano Player Co of Chicago for a $5 000 bonus and other concessions in exchange for a factory in a 100 by 200 foot lot to be held in trust for five years The company would build a brick plant and cover material and labor costs up to 5000 with a staged payout and potential deed to the property if 40 workers are employed for five years The meeting will discuss feasibility and funds and a citizen committee will report findings to trustees by January April July and October
Butler ind June 23 The committee in charge has raised funds for an old fashioned Fourth celebration in Butler. The day features a sunrise national salute and a morning program with mounted cavalcade a hand concert and foot race for men over 200 pounds. Orator Thos K Marshall of Columbia will speak. Afternoon events include talks by old settlers a band concert a wood sawing contest and various races aided by a merry go round lemonade. Hudson also reports preparations for a large event with C C Carlin of Angola as orator.
In Columbia City Indiana on a June 43 ceremony Lan Oahorne and Miss Ceel at Kyle wed at five in the evening. The couple will reside in Larwill as the groom works for the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Hundreds attend the James J. Goble funeral in Columbia City after months of cancer suffering. Members of the Modern Woodmen and local camp members gather at the Eberhard church for services led by Rev. AL G. Spiller. Pallbearers named from the Columbia City Camp of Woodmen. Interment follows at Eberhard church cemetery.
Mr Jacob Hartney Watson and Misa Alma Schoenauer, both popular Jefferson township youths, were married Saturday at 1 20 PM in the county clerk office by Rev AL Luckerbill. The bride is daughter of John A Schoenauer and the groom son of Justice of the Peace Thomas D Watson. They plan to live in Fort Wayne where the groom works as a hitcher maker's helper. Friends note the couple will adopt the Schoenauer name.
Jnatlee of the Peace Beehler presided in Garrett Indiana at an early morning session. The state pressed a charge of drunkenness against John Wallosski, who was riding in the stillest hours after a Saturday night. Prosecuting Attorney Smith, woke from sleep to handle the case, missed his usual Sunday church. Walknnski failed to prove innocence and was fined one dollar plus costs.
Behamne of Jackson township plans commencement in Auburn with eleven graduates. Eliza Gall presents The Value of an Idea and Kent Provines performs The Wealth of Bionomy, among other original works.
Cramped OCR text lists works and authors for a school event program. Names include Frank Marr, Vester Elsens, Joanne George, Edna Yarver, Tate Wilcox, Elsie O Parver. Rev I Sweeney to lead opening prayer. Diploma conferring by County Superintendent. Performances feature vocal and instrumental pieces.
AUBURN MINOR NEWS reports local activity in Auburn Indiana. Fishermen head to Stenhen community, Vandalia ships ey cursian nuts from Auburn tray to Var Enospirt and Lake Maxinenaiter. Kalh county clerk issued sixteen marriage licenses this month. Jane brides not pop wisn. J W Goovall of Alb horn Lanter travels to Versailles. Mr. and Mrs. Inka HW of Creenstimne welcomed by relatives. Miss Ida Sterkley of Park Way visiting with Mrs. Waterman, dinner with Mrs Bateman’s grandmother, Mr Grane aged 68. Mr and Mrs TF Raven plan extended trip to Michigan for health, Raven resumes position at Eckhart carriage works.
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Whitley County Old Setters meeting scheduled for August 15 with committee members listed, including Richarid Vb Maring and Atherk Gosh. The executive committee is led by President phairp Meballean Reern, with Vinry Melvin Alain and Ww. Bayer among attendees.
Five generations attended the family reunion held Saturday at the home of Mrs Susannah Altenburg in Auburn Indiana. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Fuller Met eal Mary Brown Pl Sibert Minnie Leatt Hida and Harry Pomeroy Tonal and Ruth Barrighe Dorsey Harold and Florence Buckmaster and Warren Shoemaker with their families from Barbertown Ohio Fort City.
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