Whitley County Pio Neer Dies After Long Illness
William Sievers died Monday at his home south of Columbia City after several months of illness. He celebrated his eightieth birthday on April 4. A native of Manover Germany he moved to Indiana at age fourteen, lived in Washington and Columbia townships, and served as Columbia township trustee. He married three times, survived by five children including Horiy, William, August Sievers and a daughter Mrs. J L Kaiser. A devout member of St Johns German Lutheran Church, his funeral will be held Friday at St Johns with Rev. Frederick Schultz. burial in the church cemetery.
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Elet News Burea
Columbia
Ind
Bay
Willam Sievers
Ainniversary
Henry Slovers
Thursay
Manover
Germany
Uull
Washington Township
Manhonil
Aksdha
Catherine Bell
Horiy Sievers
William
August Sievers
Minnie Bloom
J. L. Kaiser
Columbia Township
Elizabeth Kelser
St Jobs's German Lutheran Church
St. John’s Church
Frederick Schultz
Man Named M'Cregor Reported Missing in Frantic Scene
Fragmented OCR reads of a report describe a missing man named M Cregor from Carnaby Street area. Witnesses recall a chaotic scene on Une Avenue with a wide bar and skates. Burt, a missing porter from Aveline, reportedly calmed after fleeing France and sleeping at the Central Hotel.
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Bradles
Meiresur
Buttes
Wham Burt
Aveline
Burt
France
Gi Central Hotel
Lyman Campbell In Elk Circle Reported Hurt
A telegram from the Journal Gazetten states Lyman Campbell, a Packard salesman and prominent Elk, is at Hope hospital suffering seizures burns and shock but is thought to be recovering. F C Gamble, Packard piano salesman who was reported missing, is accounted for after leaving Avening Saturday night and returning home near Van Wert.
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Gazettn
Lyman Camphall
Hope Hospital
Fron Seyure
Silesiman
Chicago
Elke
Campbell
Lily
Packard
F. C. Gamble
Stleyman
Cor
Avening
van Wert
Fire escape leap saves four from fourth floor collapse
Lyman Campbell and three others, trapped by smoke on the fourth floor, leaped through a coal hole to the cellar below after Baxter hesitated. They crawled to a nearby pinel and pounded the coal hole cover until bystanders above heard them and pulled them to safety.
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Lyman Campbell
Berry Street
Mr. Campbell
Proprieter Frank Purcell Patrols Hostelry After Injury
Frank Purcell proprietor of the Randal Hotel on Harrison street was cut about the head and may have a broken hip. An X ray will be taken today to determine the truth. He has long operated a night patrol system with a watchman due to recent fires. After a major fire he instituted registers to confirm the watchman's rounds, emphasizing hall patrol for guest safety.
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Frank Purcell
Randal
Harrison Street
Aveline
Commercial Travelers Appoint Relief Committee
The local United Commercial Travelers association names a relief committee of Joseph J. Getz A C G Barber and Barry Tolan to assist injured members and their families. The group visited hospitals and morgues and found care arrangements satisfactory. Each sentence ends with a period.
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The
United Commercial Travelers’ Association
Joseph J. Getz
A. C G. Barber
Barry Tolan
Hospital ward findingsilot near three others
Usman Campbell at Hope hospital found in a ward with three others and the committee secured him in a separate room. Ja M Mathews, who jumped from the fifteenth and is at SS Joseph’s hospital, is a union member. Mr Adams at Ute Tehh hospital has slight injuries with two others. The committee has looked after all victims and offered help to others not yet aided.
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Usman Campbel
Hope Hospital
Ja. M. Mathews
SS Joseph's Hosital
Uigus No Land
Adams
Ute Tehh Bntel
Qien
Garrett Man Climbs Fire Escape to Safety
George G. Gelhauter of Garrett escaped uninjured from room 40 on the fifth floor by using a fire escape and is now back at his home in Jarrett.
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George G. Gelhauter
Garrett
Jarrett
Deceived by the Cook Boiling Postum Says Flavor Surges
A fragment notes boiled Postum bringing out color and full food value with a flavor similar to Old Govt Java coffee. The passage hints at using directions on the package and contrasts the result with traditional coffee blends.
It Makes a Great Difference
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Monk Heart
Cole
Wolville
John Picker Narrowly Escapes Fire in Auburn
Auburn Indiana May 4 John Picker a local contractor recounted his narrow escape from death in a deadly fire. He had planned to stay at the Fort Wine hotel overnight after a long day of business but decided to leave and return home. He honored a prior promise to meet a friend in Waterton and thus avoided the blaze that claimed other victims.
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Kist
Auburn
Ind
John Picker
General Hick c
Fort Wine
Ave- Inue
Watterton
Picker
Digging in Dump Heap for Treasure Story
Debris from the ruin was hauled to riverfront dumping grounds where crowds of men and boys searched for valuables. Reported losses included pews and other items believed to contain money, fueling belief that hidden piles might yield treasure.
Beautiful presents at Eagle’s Bazar raise charity funds
The Eagle’s Bazaar, run by the local group Joasses, awarded several gifts for week’s work and gratitude toward workers. Miss Finn Hebling received the diamond ring and Mrs. Fred Sheldon the Ginner set, as auction night promises goods worth 240 dollars to the highest bidders.
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Nerig of
Finn Hebling
Sitges Marisi Porcell
Mies Bernice Meyers
Albert Brase
Haviland Ginner
Fred Sheldon
Ning
Somersault Auto Turned Turtle Injures Actress at Circus
In Indianapolis Indiana May 47 Mile LaBelle Roche was severely injured when her automobile toppled during a circus stunt. The young woman was released from the scene and carried from the tent dazed and stunned. officials feared additional injuries.
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Indianapolis
Ind
LaBelle Roche
Indicted misdeed leads to grand jury actions in Columma City
May 4 Columma City Indiana. Osvalo Slossman, named in the April grand jury indictment for theft of three chickens, was jailed today by Deputy Sheriff Cagham. He posted required bond and awaits formality in court. Warrant actions include Har Hasan for bracelet theft and Aron & McGuire for altered hitch strap theft. William Ror, accused of stealing a pantry item, remains jailed awaiting trial in September.
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Ay Kist
Columma City
Ind
Osvando Slossman
Sheri Cagham
Hara] Iehasan
Ix’ Industrial School
Aron & McGuire
Smith Township
Tn “Rt
William Ror
Taro Sable
Farntah & Bond
The Plays and Players at the Majestic
Lillian Russell appears at the Majestic in Wildfire a racing themed comedy with a widow and a race horse. Howard Gould WL Archie and others support a fresh Ne w musical program headed by Thank Lalor promising new numbers scenes and costumes. A large audience is expected with an ambitious season ahead.
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Lillian Russell
Prima Doncu
Miss Russell
Howard Gould
Archie
Thank Lalor
Nott
Lalor
Majestic
William Collier Stars In Caught In the Rain at Majestic
William Collier, a top American comedian, performs in Caught In the Rain a three act farce by Collier and Grant Stewart. The Garrick Theatre New York last season, the Majestic hosts the production next Monday. Collier’s portrayal of Dick Crawford, a bashful yet capable western mining engineer, delivers unprecedented laughs from start to finish, with standout rain storm effects in the opening act.
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William Collier
Mr. Collier
Grant Stewart
Garrick Theater
New York
Majestic
Dick ‘Crawford
Temple Show Delights Audiences With Varied Acts
At the temple the present week offered a full bill of entertainment. Fortunetellers delighted in song and costume. Ilda Schnee delivered a strong illustrated song. The Medallion Trio with Lala performed a vivid act. Couthoul and company presented a humorous monologue sketch. Mise Conthant Tatmong displayed dramatic control. Lillian Ashler charmed as a witty comedienne with strong reception. Ashley showed graceful schooling in performance. The Three Olivers, a conjoined wire act, held breathes with danger and skill.
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Temple
Ilda Schnee
Couthoul
Emoton
Mitden
Mgr
Ordine
Lillian Ashler
Itil Comedienne
Mise Ashley
Olivers
Tlmec
Reverend Manning Elected Rector of Trinity Parish
In New York on May meeting of Trinity parish rectory the Rev Dr William T Manning was unanimously elected rector to succeed the late Dr Fars Dix at St Agnes Chapel Trinity parish in Manhattan
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Manning
Trinity
Wy York
William T. Manning
St. Agnes Chaps
Trinity Parish
Farsa Dix
Auction to sell 2500 dollars of merchandise at Eagles Bazaar
The Eagles Charity Bazar hosts a sale of 2500 dollars worth of goods this evening at Saenger bund hall with free admission. Cardinal Logue arrives in Washington with Catholic prelates and will meet President Roosevelt Wednesday afternoon before staying through Friday at St Patri church rector's residence.
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Eagles’ Charity Bazar
Saengerbund Hall
Washington
Cardinal Logue
St. Patri Church
New York
Cardinel Logue
Radsevelt
Eagles Charity Bazar Lets Public Make Offers Tonight
An Eagles Charity Bazar is held this evening with free admission. Todd, car insporter for St Joseph’s hospital, has been confined for weeks with paralysis and is improving. it is hoped he may leave the institution soon.
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Todd
St Joseph’s Hospital
Cleveland street car strike vote looms after arbitration delay
May 3 report from Cleveland notes motormen and conductors at the Municipal street railway threaten a strike if an arbitrator is not named by 4 p m tomorrow. The union seeks an increase and concessions under an old contract, while President Dupont agrees to arbitration but requires all issues to be settled by three judges. 2,000 workers remain on duty as talks stall.
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Cleveland
Weyeave
Dupont
Cleveland Electric Railway Company
Municipal
Municipal Company
Amoiy Ja
Morten
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H. J. Ash
Whitley County
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Testet Arighs
M'Cregor
Aveline Porter Burt
Garrett Man
Postus
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Baitle Creek, Mich
Ibeautiful
Eagle’s Bazar
East
Morris Coal Company JR. Mortis
Warner Goal
Wallatroot
Wayne
Olds Coal Company
Enough Coal CO
Gaivy At Lake
Wells Sirest
Independent Coal CO
Atyle
Golden
the Hatter
President Roosevelt
Eagles’ Bazar
Trator
Columbia Street
Oficers
Ayer
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