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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1908

Page

6

Double Convention In Columbia City Ind

A double democratic convention will be held in Columbia City this week with delegates from White, Kosciusko and Huntington counties to nominate a joint representative for the trio of counties. Edward Doke, Civil War veteran from Kosciusko, is expected to win unopposed. Luke W. Wrigley of Albion and Benton J. Woom of this county are slated for Judge and prosecuting attorney respectively. County Chairman Brand invited Frank Hering of South Bend to address the meeting.

Columbia City Ind Maren Whitey Kosciusko Huntington Edward Doke Koneluske County Luke W. Wrigley Albion Benton J. Woom Cas Brand Frank Hering South Dend

Angola Mini News Highlights Family Births and Local Happenings

In Angola Indiana March social notes report Jay Lawther and wife hosting a ten twelve pound baby boy. A C W B Mt Shonthty Roclat event at Mrs. Miry Perfect home drew about two hundred attendees. The Angola Herald Printing Co. held its annual meeting electing Cyrus Cline Alpronsa Wood J Frank Grist Frank M Powers and Ernest Kiln as directors. Cyrus Cline named president, C Wood secretary treasurer, and B C Klink editor and business manager. Angola Engine foundry shipped a four horsepower engine to Detroit area. several similar engines recently sent to five states. Fort Wayne Lake Shore trains ran late due to baron washouts. Valley Line trains mostly on time except a ditched traction car. Dr A D Smith visiting her son in Fort Wayne. Mrs John W Shore Ix suffers a severe quinsy attack. Waldo Shetter returned from Springport visit with sister Mrs Earl Dole. John Kratz attended a funeral in Napoleon Ohio. Mary Ross Miller and wife plan Sunday visit with relatives there. Frank Pipe returned to Auburn after weeks with sister M A Miller. Grenl Tarlier of Garrett visiting his father.

Angola Ind Jay Lawther Miry Perfect Angola Herald Printing Company Cyrus Cline Alpronsa C. Wood J. Frank Grist Ernest Kiln Cyrue Cling C. Wood B.C. Klink Angola Engine & Foundry Company Dacknon Mich Union Fort Wayne Lake Shore Washouta Valley Line A. D. Smith Fort Wayn Jonn W. Shore Waldo Shetter Siater Earl-Dole Springport Springport, Ol Joh Kratz Napoleon Ross Miller Frank Pipe Auburn Ries M. A. Miller Gren Tarlier Garrett

Republicans Hold Caucus and Select Delegates

In Pleasant township Republicans met Friday night to choose delegates for upcoming party conventions. County chairman Janis G Yeagtey presided, with H D Wood as chair and J W Fences and Ed Willis as secretaries. Delegates named include Raymond E W nate I C Stiefel Frank McCartney John Warpham H Thompson Morris McCine plus local township selections and unpledged status. In Kendallville March 3 Mr and Mrs A D Martin depart for St Louis to place their son David in a sanitarium for infantile paralysis treatment under orthopedic care for several months possibly through summer.

Angola Tad Pleasant Township Janis G- Yeagtey Br. H. D. Wood J. W. Fences Ed Willis Raymond E. W Nate I. C. Stiefel Frank McCartney John Warpham H. Thompson Morris McCine Statutel Millgrove G. Salisbury Jamestone Kendallville Did Mr. and Mire Martin St. Louis David David Abdis Jhim Brouve Mar Ewne

South Whitley Residents Return From New Mexico

Marion Green and Edward Smith visited New Mexico to investigate state funds and plan to settle there after schooling ends. The couple will relocate with Smitty and families in August, while Green's farm will be left to others. Local social scene notes report a shower party hosted by W. B. Fox, Miss Myrle Matsui, and Eleonora McConnell entertaining guests from Huntington, and various residents recovering from illnesses and travel.

South Whitley Ind Marion Green Edward “Smith New Met Severs

Conductor Loses Diamond Ring at Kendallville

The Buffalo and Chicago special train No. 6 halted in Kendallville Saturday when the conductor, during a door hand snag, lost a 2315 altmond diamond ring from his left hand. He wore gloves. the ring fell unnoticed until near the depot. A reward of 50 was offered for its recovery.

Kendallville Eni Marcha Buffalo Chileago

Kendallville Tax Payment Arrangements Announced in County

County Treasurer J Z Worker of Albion says Kendallville residents can pay taxes locally. James Lash will collect Wayne township taxes at Noble County Bank while Tim Cass handles Kell llville area taxes at Campbell Fetter Bank. In South Whitley a April appearance by the Slayton Jubilee singers draws local excitement with Carolina singers expected to draw a large crowd.

Sandallville Ind J. Z. Worker Kendallville Albion James Lash Noble County Bank Wayne Township Tim Cass Campbell & Fetter Bank Relty Kennallville South Whitlef South Whitley Slayton

Examination near Kendallville for eighth grade students

In Kendallville Indiana on a Saturday in March a township examination will be held for all eighth grade students at the Longyear school home north of the city starting at o o’clock a m Students who fail in any part will have a chance at a reexamination that could lead to eligibility for public school admission. Alvin Hart purchases a share in a Wolcottville shop and plans to move his family there from Kendallville. The Reno shop has been closed temporarily. In Columbia City the Tinkle men form a brotherhood to assist church work and adopt the name Otterbein for the organization in honor of the United Brethren founder.

Kendallville Ind March Brimheld Tanrad Brimfield Brimfield Are Compelled To Take Theendasiville Road Rome City W. H. Hit William Haller Longyear Zaki Alvin, Harr Reno Roy Hanson Wolcottville Hart Columbia City Elisha Bell Rita Etna

Retains Harness Shop Rexdalingle in City

Fred Holset, who had run the harness shop in this city for about fifteen years, was reported to have sold out but Bir Sherman Popeior of Bluffton arrived to find a larger stock than expected. The deal fell through and Holzer continues the business. He has occupied this building for forty years, much of that time as a tenant of Jobs Gappinger.

Fred Holset Hve Mit Bir Sherman Popeior Blufttor Holzer Teavas

Man Fined For Fighting In Columbia City

Colum­­bia City Indiana reports a man named Marety Erma Mosher fined for assault and disorderly conduct after a fight near Farmery restaurant. Witnesses say Mosher and his brother and a man named Joe Armel attacked Fred Johnson, leaving injuries. Mosher pled guilty. case noted as minor with restitution totaling nineteen dollars and nineteen cents. The article also notes smallpox concerns around Elisha Bell and a church service at United Brethren with baptisms listed.

Columbia City Tut Marety Erma Mosher Jones Meshery Court of Justice Abraur Eider Fred Johnson Youngs Mosher Sam Harshberger Mosher Willy Joe Armel South Side Mr. Johnson Farmery Charlea Fogle Johnson

Thursday Afternoon Club Hosts Progressive Pedro Night

In Angola on March 8 the Thursday Afternoon club at Mrs J O McKillen’s home on Broad Street enjoyed a progressive Pedro game with prizes awarded to Mesdames Wells and Miller. Kendallville notes report C C Beon post members received GAR badges for festive and funeral wear. J Bowser of Bloomington plans a dental parlor setup in Wm Lear building, with rooms prepared and Bowser to Gee for new dental outfits.

Angola Ind J. OC. McKillen Broad Street Pedro Kendallville C. C. Beon Mig City Nave W. P Maren Bloomington Wm. Lear Bowser Gee

Katie Heisler Wins Resting Match At Clatrool

The wrestling contest at Bi Kinsey home in Clatrool Ind was won by Katie Heisler. Captains were de Whittenberger and Miss Mattie K. O P Stoner served as instructor. The event supported by the Methodist Sunday school volunteers.

Clatrool Ind Kinsey Lunteer Methodist Sunday School Katie Heisler de Whittenberger Mattiek O. P. Stoner

DeLong Gives Talk on Roman Catholicism at Biethodist Church

Professor DeLong addressed a large audience at the Biethodist church in Laypool Indiana last evening on the topic of Roman Catholicism. He plans another lecture Monday evening. Admission is free, a collection being taken. His prior appearances have stirred considerable comment locally.

Laypool Ind FeLong Biethodist Church Frof DeLong Algat Sin

Silver Lake Rebekahs Entertained at Leesburg

Silver Lake Rebekahs were pleasantly entertained Friday evening at Leesburg by members of the Leesburg lodge. A luncheon was one of the features of the entertainment.

Silver Lake Rebekahs Leesburg Besburg Ind Rebekah Silver Lake

Eel River Overflow Threatens South Walitley Bridge

Flooding along the Eel River rises above levels not seen in two decades. The Vandalia railroad bridge near Cullamer washed out, isolating western county residents and forcing detours. Homes near the river are surrounded and several miles of main roads between here and Columer are under water.

Walitley Ind Cole Thay Tty Vet Bridge Hustler Flatway Creamery Cullamer Yilkee

Remonstrators Face Small Fees in County Saloons Case

In Kassiuske County Plain township remonstrators against saloons must pay ten cents each to cover appeal costs for a saloon keeper case in the supreme court. About 200 names on the protest petition yield a per person bill under ten cents, with collectors and Sheriff Haas handling the payments.

Warsan Ind Plain Township Jwesburg Scheout Beveril Ara Sheriff Haas

Saloon keeper fined in Garrett for obstruction of law

An Auburn man named Alnred Gleed from Garrett pleaded guilty Saturday to obstructing a police officer at his Garrett saloon. Judge Bratton assessed a fine totaling 34.70 dollars, paid by Mr. Neff. The case involved a police search on the second day of Neff’s saloon possession. Nick Ritter was mentioned in connection with events on December 31.

Auburn Ind Garrett Garret Fudge Bratton Neff Nef Nick” Ritter

Prison Warden Wounded as Convicts Wound Deputy

In Montana's state penitentiary three life convicts led a violent escape attempt. Deputy Warden John Robinson was killed by a throat slash and Warden Frank Conley was seriously wounded after being stabbed. Conley drew his pistol and shot two attackers, Hayes and Rocks, who were fatally wounded. The third assailant fled and was captured.

Robingan Frank Conley Mont, March Montana State Penitentiary John Robinson George Rock H.“Hayes Robinson Conley Hayes Rocks Rock Wardan ‘Robinson Ivan Offie Hock Robinson Hayes Tor. Conley Jerry Comey Maret Rogie Jofteg Wytit Une Vicks

Ruler Who Is Learning the Fighting Game King Manuel

The new Portuguese sovereign King Manuel has worldly experience limited to his tutelage at the oval college. He is shown with a standard bearer’s banner, declaring he has no knowledge beyond his school background.

Manuel the Oval College Manuel Sete Han

Iron Hand for Chicago Reds

Police barred Emma Goldman from addressing Chicago crowds as city officials denied permits for public halls during the week. Radical group Social Science League attempted to meet at the Masonic temple but was halted by police and forced to disperse after the building refused permission.

Chicago Emma Goldman Social Science League Masonic Temple

Threatening letters target Italians in St Joseph family warning

In St Joseph a series of threatening letters warned Italians to leave the area or face deportation, signed by suspects claiming to fear for loved ones. Chief Frans and Inspector Keily pursued leads, locating Eduardo Ragia in Kansas City whom police deem the likely author, with the note signing “Remember Shippy.”

ST. Joseph Mareth Lsst Porter Willian Ted Frans Kansan Wilson Eduardo Ragia Frans Shippy

Not an arch in St Joseph says short stay

The letter writer states he was only in St Joseph briefly and is not an architect. Efforts will be made to have him deported.

St. Joseph

Little Dewey Wins Clear Title to Name in Heroic Fire Rescue

Bay City Michigan March. Five year old Dawsy Nelson earned his right to his name by carrying a younger brother and sister from a burning home. In Bangor township the Nelson family is very poor. The mother, while washing and drying clothes for Sunday, left two children aged two and three in bed as the house caught fire during her absence.

Bay City Mich March Vu Nelgabora

Fear for safety of King Alfonso in Barcelona visit

March 8 report from Barcelona warns of risk to King Alfonso amid recent terrorist activity by anarchists and revolutionaries. Five bomb blasts since January 1, placards warning of an attempt, police removing threats, city officials pledging a creditable royal reception despite fears.

Barcelona Alfonso Mada

Show Company Settles in Claypool Case

In Claypool Indiana March a local opera house manager threatened legal action against the Show Company after the troupe failed to appear and wages remained unpaid. A court action was contemplated following the nonappearance and payment dispute.

Claypool Ind

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