Phelps Emerges as Popular Figure in Fort Wayne
An excerpt from a recent Business Men's Annual profiles Charles Andrew Phelps born in Fort Wayne Indiana May 8 1872 as a self made retailer who built a leading news and stationery store with daily sales of thousands raising his public stature. The piece notes his Baptist faith Knights of Pythias membership and broad local regard despite economic and health challenges. It highlights his rise from a young newsstand operator to a prominent citizen known for principles and resilience.
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Photys
Espoorer
Diels
Mir
Phelps
Custerer
Whivn
Lis
Charles Andrew Phelps
Bac
Fort Wayne
Ind
Whitconh
Mare Phelps
Ama
Eran
Pr. Mielos
Knights of Pyddus Lodge
Ofeithes City
Charlie Phelps
Fragmentary historical note on protection of surrounding country
Fragmentary OCR text describes a figure or group turning over to safeguard the surrounding country. The excerpt implies a defensive or protective action in a historical context, with limited readable detail about persons or places. The fragment preserves a sense of duty and regional concern without clear names or dates.
Will Probated for Robert B Allison in Indiana
The probate court in Necator, Indiana, opened the will of Robert B Allison dated December 1909. Witnesses Charles Nibligk and freak testified. The will directs monthly payments of 23 dollars to his sister Mim, living in the Lloyd dwelling, with stipulations on housing, debts, and funeral expenses. The estate also allocates real estate and personal property to heirs Catharlo Tiwh, the Heguarths, and others, with widow Mary and daughter Mary Mave receiving specified shares.
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Kist News Buren
Charles Nibligk
Weidhai
Oita
Catharlo
Leos
Rufus
Desgie Aligen
Macke
Tony
Real estate will provisions fragmentary and unclear
The excerpt outlines a disputed bequest from Mecke Real Estate and Investment to Alary Macke and mentions daughters Jessie Dew and Maury Macke with contingent shares. It also notes a widow Catharine Allison and Rufus Allison named as heirs and a deed filing for four hundred thousand four hundred ten dollars, all described in incomplete terms.
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Mecke Real Estate
Alary Macke
Jessie Dew
Maury Macke
Catharine Allison
Sim
Rufus Allison
Alors
Notable Auto Crash on Gavin Street Causes Nonfatal Injuries
Elst News reports a minor collision Sunday evening in Ligonier, Indiana. At around 4 30, a car owned by Straus Bros. & Co. driven by Stanley Strang clashed with another vehicle on Gavin Street near East Third Street. Mrs Zimmerman sustained injuries after leaping from the auto to avoid the impact. no deliberate fault is assigned and drivers reportedly signaled as they approached.
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Elst News
Burelaus Ligonier
Ind
Mea
Zimmennan
Uilisigil
Frayue Suaus Bros. &Co
Cavintreet
Stanley Strang
W. Zimmerman
Third Street
Gavin
Callie
Straus
Zlimmerway
Prairie chickens proliferate in Lagrange County
In Mongo and Dr lad areas prairie chickens thrive amid fields and woods. The birds, now unafraid, can be approached closely as locals note their sleek fat condition. If left undisturbed for a year or more they’ll multiply, offering an additional table delicacy.
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Kist News Butea
Mongo
Monga
Drlad
Shipshewana and Kendallville Tie in Sunday Baseball Game
Sunday afternoon saw Shipshewana and Kendallville battle to a 3 to 3 tie, each team having won one game in the series. If weather allows, another game may be played next Sunday to decide the championship, or extra innings may determine the winner. The score stood at 3 all after the seventh inning, with a potential decisive rally pending.
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Rist News
Tae
Bee
Gine
Sun
Hanie
Seren
Akivlt
Mo Simin
Lawsuit Over Injuries From Runaway Horse
The report from Warsaw details a legal action seeking damages for injuries sustained in a runaway incident. A court proceeding is noted with references to a horse and a claimant, outlining the injury claim and pursuit of compensation.
Wayco Brand Horse Radish Promotes Pure Goods
The Wayna company touts its reputation for pure goods and promotes Wayco Brand horse radish as an exception. The wobbling text mentions bowling teams, players, and scores but the readable portion centers on product branding and company pride.
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Wayna Company
Wayco
Try Admiral Coffee. SUBSTANTIAL GAIN IN SALES OF PETROLEUM
Market outlook brighter for the operator. Reports from various oil fields describe increased production and rising shipments. Several wells show higher output with barrels flowing steadily, supporting optimism for regional oil markets and investor confidence amid fluctuating prices.
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Admiral
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