Ed M Shepard Backs Bryan In 1908 Presidential Bid
New York dispatch reports Edward M Shepard announced his support for William Jennings Bryan for the presidency. He criticized Taft and Roosevelt policies, citing a protective tariff and imperialism as dangers, and argued the issues are clear for Democrats to back Bryan over Taft.
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New York
Hdwanl M. Shepard
W. J. Brien
Tait
Mr. Shepard
Faily Wade
Bryan
Cleveland
Mr. Taft
Notice on Electric Bills Due With Evening Office Hours
Electric light bills are due now with no discount after the 10th. The office will be open evenings on the 9th and 10th until o'clock. Please bring your contract number.
Sham Battle of Tippecanoe Planned by Indiana National Guard
Plans are under way for a sham battle of Tippecanoe to be staged Saturday afternoon and evening September 26 by the Indiana National Guard unit in Us city and the local tribe of Red Men. Officials have not disclosed details but it is known the militia will depict American troops while the Red Men will represent local aborigines in the mock engagement.
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Indiana Natonal Guard
Us City
Red Men
I Order of Red Men
Indiana
Eity
Taur Ang
Dr James Grafton Dies of Brights Disease
Dr James Cowen Grafton aged sixty nine died at 8 39 morning at his daughter Mrs J D Cats home near Moore Decatur Indiana He had suffered Brights disease since spring and was seriously ill for three weeks Born in Champagne county May 8 1869 he served as physician and surgeon during the Civil War era Surviving three children Grace Davis Lizzie Guilton and W E Grafton Funeral Friday at 5 pm at Mrs Davis home near Monroe with Rev E L Innes officiating The body to be taken to South Whitley for burial beside his wife
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Kiet
Decatur
Ind
James Cowen Grafton
J. D. Cats
Moore
Bright
Air Grafton
Champagne County
Grace Davis
Monroe
Lizzie Guilton
Sidney
Inn
W. E. Grafton
West
Churs- Ang
Daugher
Davis
EL. Innes
Fort Warne
South Whitley
Runaway Horse Incidents Shatter Calm in Rendallville
A runaway horse driven by Wyatt from near LaOtt a jolted through Rendallville at 7 am near Main and Mitchell. The frightened animal nearly struck a woman and child, as bystander witnesses described the chaotic scene while the teacher rushed to catch a train for Tone Ci to attend a teachers' institute.
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Kist News Dureau
Rendallville
Ind
Ranawey
Wyatt
LaOtta
Tone Ci
Wilend
Teachers’ Institute
Main
Mitchell Streets
Horse in Wild Ride Through Newnan Streets Posts Near Warehouse
A frightened horse dragged its buggy along Mitchell street and Oak street, narrowly missing a woman near the Flint and Waiting warehouse before crashing into a post. Factory workers and Mr. Wyatt pursued and captured the horse, which was taken to the Newnan Stable on William street for care while the buggy went to Kendallite Duguery works for repairs. The animal suffered skin injuries during the escape.
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Mitchell Street
Flint & Waiting Warehouse
Oak Street
Prohibition Governor Candidate Speaks in Decatur
Sumner Haynes of Portland, a Prohibition candidate for Indiana governor, spoke in Decatur delivering a campaign speech in the county court room around 2:30 pm. A quartet from Indianapolis provided campaign music and the event drew a large crowd around the town pump before Haynes and his party headed to Berne for another rally.
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Kist
Decatur
Ind
Sumner Hayvues
Portland
Prohibition
Indianapolis
Haynes
Ble
the Wyers
Rerne
Eld
Waray Sew Elks to Clash With Elks in Fort Wayne
Warsaw will field a strong lineup against the Fort Wayne Elks on Thursday in Fort Wayne. George Ogden Sr of Milford will pitch, Hall of Leesburg will catch, with James Runyan at first, Charles Butler second, Clark Mumag short, Wesley Lient at third, Harry D. Forney of Claypool in left, Clark x in center, and O. Reese in right.
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Kist
Warsaw
Ind
Els
Fort Wayne Elks
Fort Warne
George Ogden, Sr
Milford
Hall
Leesburg
James Runyan
Charles Butler
Clark
Mumag
Wesley Lient
Harry D. Forney
Claypool
Clark x
O. Reeseight
Farmer Daniel Wristey Dies Suddenly Near Packerton
Daniel Wrigley, a prominent farmer living near Packerton Indiana, died Tuesday after severe nosebleeds. He had been in poor health for about two weeks but was not critical until noon Tuesday. Survived by his wife and three children. Funeral set for Thursday at 10 o clock with Rev Hopkins of Packerton officiating.
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Elst
Packerton
Ind
Daniel Wrigley
Hopkins
Ministerial Association lauds Shaffer five years at United Brethren
The Ministerial Association of Columbia City Indiana commends Rev. L. L. Shaffer for five years of service. They express fraternal regard and urge the church to reappoint him for another year, noting his widespread esteem and productive ministry. The report comes ahead of the annual conference.
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East News Bureau
Columbia City
Ind
Ministerial Association
Hev. L. L. Shaffer
United Brethren
Deloyed
Christ
Shaffer
Fort Wayne vs Warsaw Elks on Thursday at three
Fire yesterday morning damaged three structures on East Lewis street and 228 Douglass avenue, with losses totaling 60 dollars. The blaze, of unknown origin, lasted about an hour, but no horses were harmed. A football game between Fort Wayne and Warsaw Elks is set for Thursday at 3 o'clock. A Mormon preaching effort is announced for Columbia City with elders arriving Saturday and preaching in street meetings.
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Fort Wayne
Warsaw
Elks
East Lewis Street
Municipal lights praised as city gains power network
The city celebrated last night as the municipal lighting towers activated the new plant supplying electricity citywide. Officials touted improved services, lower costs, and ongoing street and water projects, earning broad public approval despite political debate.
Millinery Opening at Calhoun Street Store
An opening is planned for Thursday afternoon and evening September 10 at 1304 Calhoun Street. In Winona Lake Indiana on September 5 a Grethren conference featured a praise service led by W. M. Lyon at 6 o'clock and devotional services at 9:30 a.m. Samuel Lichty presented the annual board report while W. S. Bell spoke on home invasions and other participants included Miller, AD, Gnagney and I. The conference closes that evening.
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Ning
Calhoun Street
Emma Miller
Kist
Nona Lake
Ind
Grethren
Winona Lake
W. M. Lyon
A. S. Meningh
Goshen
Samuel Lichty
General Board
Mad Hig
W. S. Bell
Miler
Gnagney
Brenneman Writes From Alaska About Time in the North
Russell Brenneman, son of Ben F. Brenneman of Columbia City, reports from Alaska where he has spent the past...
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Rist
Columbia City
Ini
Russell Brenneman
Ben F. Brenneman
Alaska
Man in Alaska Seeks Divorce Over Drink and Absent Husband
A Katalla barber owner described as prospering and in good health writes that he is involved in Alaska mining and has not returned home for four months. His wife alleges drinking, abuse, loss of furniture, and infidelity, and she seeks a plain divorce with attorneys Peterson and Moran listed.
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Elvis
Katalla
Wmself
J. F. Bronneman
Ble
Tov
Peterson & Moran
Third Rip-Saw Victim In Kendallville Factory
Kendallville Ind Sept 3 Marry Prazure a Flint and Walling plant helper lost the left thumb and first finger in a rip-saw accident at the wood shop. He is the third rip-saw victim this week. Wounded at Su G A Teal office with Dr Williams assisting.
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Kist
Kendallville
Ind
Prazure
Burnam Street
Flint & Walling Factory
Pragzure
Su. G. A. Teal
Wiliams
Carrie Hamilton Seeks Divorce Over Husband's Habitual Drunkenness
In Adams County Indiana Carrie Hamilton sues for divorce from Milton Mercer, married March 2 1906, alleging he was an habitual drunkard at the time she left February 24 1908, with case filed in Adams circuit court.
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Hy Kist
Puircau
Decatur
Ind
Carrie Mamilton
Adams Circuit Court
Rom ‘Milton. Mercer
United Brethren in Christ hold St Joseph conference at Bourson
The annual St Joseph conference of the United Brethren in Christ met in Bourson Bourton Ind on September 9 with Bishop G W Mathews of Chicago presiding Pastor A F Knepp of Albion was accompanied by Mr and Mrs W H McEwen and J M Buse named as dementes with McEwen as alternate If attendance allows McEwen may fill in Knepp and McEwen also serves on the press committee Knepp and his church enjoyed a successful conference year and will be welcomed back to Albion if reassigned
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Kist
Albion
Ind
St. Joseph
Church of the United Brethren In Christ
Carvenes
Bourton
G. W. Mathews
Clcago
A. F. Knepp
WH. McEwen
J. M. Buse
Dementes
Two Fine Farm Homes Building in Wells County
In Blupfton Inn on Sept. one of the finest homes in northern Wells County is under construction north of Gs sin. Built by a former trustee, the home features acetylene lighting and a bath room. The project is nearing completion with an estimated value around 5000 dollars.
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Mist News Bureau
Blupfton, Inn
Norther Wells County
Gssin
Trustes
Withfdas Shorts
Bath
Wealthy Union farmer plans retirement amid show crowds
Albert Wilson, one of Union County’s wealthiest farmers, readies retirement from active farming as a TRAINED ANIMAL SHOW tours the area. A canvas circus unfolds on the public square with trained dogs and ponies entertaining large afternoon and evening crowds, drawing attention on the town’s plaza.
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Entre
Albert Wilson
Ot Union
Pudding & Fins
Kint
Columbia City
Ind
San
Te B
Journal Gazette Opens in New Bass Building on Clinton
The Journal-Gazette reports its move to a newly arranged office in the Bass building on Clinton Street. The old office has been vacated and a tour for the public is planned after setup, with telephone service continuing at Call 18.
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Journal-Gazette
Bass Building
Clinton Street
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