Wabash Lad Dies After Freight Car Attempt
Seven year old James Mokas known as Jimmie died at Wabash county hospital after losing both legs when he tried to jump onto a moving freight train No 72 with Ludrich Labuda. The tragedy occurred near the Big Four tracks as the boys played on a Wednesday afternoon. Doctors failed to save him after four hours of intense suffering. Funeral services were held at 10 o clock this morning.
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Wabash
Ind
James Mokas
Jimmie
Wabash County Hospital
Ludrich Labuda
Wabash Bridge
Labuda
Joseph Barrett
Michigan Street
Unconscious in Huntington From Gas Fumes
Miss Effie Lindley of Elm street was found unconscious in her Huntington home after inhaling fumes from a base burner. Her mother dragged her from the parlor to safety as the gas nearly asphyxiated them both. a physician revived the girl with restoratives.
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Huntington
Ind
Effie Lindley
Elm Street
Wea
Woodmen Hold County Banquet In Albion
Kendelmville Ind April 6 The Albion Modern Woodmen hosted the county meeting with delegates from every lodge. A large delegation traveled in the afternoon and another group later. Many candidates were initiated by the local degree team under Chief Forester Herman Hile with music and addresses.
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Kendelmville
Ind
Albion
Woodmen of America
Albion Woodmen
Forester
Herman Hile
Lieutenant Transfer Shifts Indiana Guard Positions
Major Harrison notifies Lieut Earl A Smith transfer to Adjutant, 38rd Battalion, 3rd Regiment Indiana National Guard. Second Lieutenant Roland Bar Briggs to fill Company G first lieutenant post after exam. Vacancy at second lieutenant level prompts Deputy Prosecutor John F Porterfield as favored replacement. Captain Markley to call an election for vacancy soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
Joseph R. Harrison
Earl A. Smith
Indiana National Guard
Roland Bar! Briggs
Leutenant
John F. F Porterfield
38Rd Battalion
Harrison
S. N. Markley
Seven Join Eastern Star in Columbia City Initiation
The order of Eastern Stars in Columbia City held a regular meeting on Friday night. Seven new members were initiated: Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Nobie, Mrs. Lille Ricker, Mrs. Bertha Berringer, Frank L. Myers, Ernest E. Briegel, and Harry Hudson. A luncheon followed for seventy attendees.
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Columbia
City
Ind
Order of Eastern Stars
Lille Ricker
Overcome by Gas from a Coal Stove in Huntington
Miss Mary Emley of Rock Creek township was found unconscious from gas fumes in her apartment after a wind storm blew a brick from the flue, obstructing the chimney and forcing fumes into her room. She was revived but remains in serious condition as doctors monitor her recovery.
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Huntington County
Huntington
Ind
Misa Mary Emley
Rock Creek Township
Miss Emley
James Philabaum
Rock Creek Center
Emley
Oak Creek
Girl Cannot Be Found In Van Wert Ohio
In Van Wert Ohio on April 8 Sheriff Wilson assists in a search for Bessie M Kreite a four teen-year-old Union township girl who ran away after a family dispute. Described five feet one inch tall 130 pounds brown hair and eyes red calico dress and button shoes she may harm herself and authorities search the northern county by car to locate her.
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Boxwell-Patterson
Wilson
Ligonier Woman Burned in Gasoline Explosion
Ligonier Indiana April 10 Mrs Charles Harsh of this city sustained severe hand burns when she attempted to clean garments in gasoline near a stove. A pan of liquid ignited and exploded as she smothered the flames with her apron. Medical help treated her badly burned flesh.
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Ligonier
Ind
Charles Harsh
Noted Evangelist Entertains in Winona Lake
Rev and Mrs Willam A Sunday hosted about forty neighbors at their Winona Lake home during a Winona Neighborhood club stunt party. Sunday, resting after a Lima Ohio campaign, heads to Toledo for six weeks of revival then to Erie Pa. He will visit Logansport next spring per a delegation of local business leaders.
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Warsaw
Ind
Willam A. Sunday
Winona Lake
Winona
Sunday
Lima
Ohio
Toledo
Erie Pa
Logansport
Seven applicants take clerk carrier exam in Decatur
Seven candidates, including Jessie R. Phillips and Don K. Smith, sat a four and a half hour clerk carrier examination in Decatur under George Everett of the local civil service examining board. Exam began at 9 o'clock Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
George Everett
Jessie R. Phillips
Don K. Smith
Omer Butler
Milton F. Leavell
John A. Cline
Hubert. E. Zerkel
Ora. R. Andrews
THREE JAILED AT WABASH OPENING
Wabash Ind April opening of city saloons drew large crowds with heavy drinking and disorder. Two men were jailed overnight and a Civil War veteran was locked up for a police court appearance. Three license holders had not yet taken out licenses as other applications were issued.
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Wabash
Ind
Tremont Hotel
John Pitts
Fred Mertz
Two Huntington Lads Play Cow Boy Gun Accidentally Discharged
Huntington Indiana April 7 two boys Charles Berry and Donald Morse were injured in a toy gun accident. Morse cocked a 22 and fired while holding the muzzle, sending the bullet through his hand and into Berry near the groin. They were taken to the Morse home for medical care with a surgeon summoned. Morse’s wound is not believed serious but Berry’s condition is unclear and an operation may be needed to remove the lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Charles Berry
William V. Berry
Donald Morse
Charles Morse
Young Morse
Young Berry
Morse
Master Morse
Sunday Gives $3000 to Winona Assembly
Evangelist William A Sunday donates 3000 dollars to the Winona Assembly in Warsaw Indiana on April 10. Five hundred dollars is to fund new wells and water works improvements while the remaining 2500 dollars is unrestricted.
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Warsaw
Ind
William A. Sunday
Winona Assembly
Winona
County Examinations Report Auburn Ind April 9
Superintendent H. E. Coe reports DeKalb County eighth grade graduates from 275 examinees. Sixty eight passed in all branches, and thirty four nearly reached the goal, needing only one branch to qualify on the conditional list for reexamination and graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
H. E. Coe
DeKalb County
Long Will Filed for Probation in Columbia City
In Columbia City Indiana on April 6 a probate filing stands out as possibly the longest to date. The will of the late R Weavercon Haneline was filed Wednesday afternoon at the county clerk's office. The document contains nineteen drama provisions and four codicils.
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Columbia City
Ind
Woman Self-Kills in Sevastopol Home in Warsaw Area
Coroner confirms 67 year old Louisa Jane Hire of Sevastopol died by hanging in her Warsaw area home. She lived alone and was found after doors were broken in. neighbors suspected foul play until evidence showed self-inflicted death. Survived by three daughters, two brothers, and a sister.
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Warsaw
Ind
Charles A. King
Louisa Jane Hire
Sevastopol
Harmon Hire
Five Saloons Granted in Decatur Ind by County Board
Adams county commissioners approved five Decatur saloon licenses with plans for immediate openings. Lafe Ellis Curly Radamacher Martin Andrews Ben Connaughton and the Murray hotel run by Charles Murray received licenses, plus Jeff Klopfenstine and Lew Keller with Monroes and Williams locations.
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Decatur
Ind
Adams County Board of Commissioners
Lafe Ellis
Curly Radamacher
Martin Andrews
Ben Connaughton
Murray Hotel
Charles Murray
Jeff Klopfenstine
Preble
Lew Keller
Monroe
John Hey
Williams
Street Fair Dates Set in Albion Indiana
Albion officials fixed the Albion street fair for September 27 to 30 with a sweepstakes premium offering prizes from 25 to 85 dollars. Walter Cramer to organize a parade, Adolph Schloss to survey ladies crafts support, and about 400 dollars planned for attraction inducements.
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Albion
Ind
J. W. Morr
Walter Cramer
Stanley
Adolph Schloss
Mother of 17 Children Records March Births and Marriages
Hartford City Indiana reports from physicians show March births outside Hartford City and Montpelier totaling twelve and five deaths. For the quarter to April 1 there were forty seven marriages. Oldest groom 58, oldest bride 41. Youngest bride 14, youngest groom 15. One birth in Isaac Dogers family in Harrison township, seventeenth child for Mr and Mrs Rogers. Parents are both 45. fifteen of the children survive.
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Hartford City
Ind
Samuel Hollis
Montpelier
Isaac Dogers
Harrison Township
Rogers
Robbery Claim Ties to Dunkirk Saloon Opening
J W Adams, an insurance agent, reports being robbed of 60 dollars during the Dunkirk saloon opening after the drought. He says drinks were drugged and he lost his senses and money after several libations. Police detained him briefly before releasing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkirk
Ind
George Black
J. W. Adams
Adams
Markle Indiana Marshal Issues Strict Ultimatum On Slot Machines
April 8 report from Markle Indiana states Marshal John Gusman orders removal of slot machines after saloon vote to curb moral concerns. Storekeepers quickly comply and merchants remove gambling devices from town, signaling a stricter local stance.
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Markle
Ind
John Gusman
School Board Plans Final Step for City Playgrounds
Huntington Indiana leaders set next Monday night as the moment to approve installation of playground equipment at five city schools Williams street Allen street Tipton street State street and Central. St Mary's parochial school already has a playground and similar setups will be added to inspire indoor baseball outdoors. Equipment includes horizontal bars swinging rings climbing poles swings and other athletic gear with modest cost and long lasting use.
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Huntington
Ind
St. Mary’s Parochial School
Williams Street
Allen Street
Tipton Street
State Street
Central
Model glove factory planned for Decatur Indiana
A model glove factory will be erected in Decatur by the Waring Glove Co within months. They have purchased the Trout property at Monroe and First streets a 132 by 132 foot lot. The brick house will become bachelor quarters for Mr Waring and a modern factory will be built on the west alley with improved ventilation light and heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
Waring Glove Company
Trout
Monroe
First Streets
Waring
Dunkirk Farmer Faces Fraud Charge Over $35 Check
Mose Clark a Dunkirk area farmer hired Attorney Hindman to defend him on a charge of passing a fraudulent $35 check at Montpelier. Prosecution witness Win Cook says Clark cashed the check at Cook's pool room. it was drawn on a Dunkirk bank and protested later. Marshal Lee arrested Clark after Cook filed an affidavit. Trial is set for tomorrow evening.
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Dunkirk
Ind
Mose Clark
Hindman
Montpelier
Win Cook
Cook
Clark
Marshal Lee
Settlement Reached in Damage Suit Over Electrocution Death
Florence A. Thomas settled her $10,000 claim against the Home Telephone and Telegraph Co and the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Co for $3,000 after jury selection and testimony. The suit sought compensation for the death of her husband who was electrocuted by a charged traction line. The case left a family of five without means. Mrs Lucinda Delap sought a divorce from Elisha Delap in superior court citing neglect and domestic discord after a brief marriage.
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Florence A. Thomas
Home Telephone and Telegraph Company
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company
Suit Challenging Sophia Friday Will Sent On Change Of Venue
A suit by Christian Menze and Amelia Pressier seeks to set aside Sophia Friday estate documents on grounds of unsound mind and undue influence. The will favors Louis and Henry Friday after six years if they abstain from liquor. Estate valued around $50,000. Other court notes include divorce actions dismissed and bequests to parish widows.
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Christian Menze
Amelia Pressier
Sophia Friday
Wells County
Louis
Henry Friday
Friday
Omer S. Jackson
Stokes Jackson
County saves by reletting New Haven bridge contract
The Elkhart Bridge company prompted a rebid after county notices were posted late. New Haven bridge awarded for 9990 dollars, 268 below the initial bid. Attica Bridge won Parker and Thompson bridges in Perry and Marion townships for 1207 and 1164 dollars respectively. Ed Gallagher secured two small contracts at 248 and 298 dollars. Thirteen bids set a county record, with 9,815 feet of bridge lumber at 32 dollars per thousand.
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Elkhart Bridge Company
New Haven Bridge
Attica Bridge Company
New Haven
George Jaap
Parker
Perry Township
Thompson
Marion Township
Ed Gallagher
Statnl
Electric light post shipped to Kendallville for trial
Kendallville Indiana April 11 The city received the first electric light post from a South Bend firm for trial. A committee has debated the lamp post plan for some time and plans to test five posts from four more companies. A decision is not expected until next week when the remaining posts arrive.
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Kendallville
Ind
South Bend
Smallpox Quarantine Holds Five Cases in Montpelier
Five smallpox cases are under quarantine in Montpelier, Indiana, with none in serious condition. Health authorities push precautions against an epidemic and vaccination, while Sheriff Clamme may require vaccination for prisoners from Montpelier.
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Hartford City
Ind
Montpelier
Clamme
Bluffton High School Commencement Set for June 5
Bluffton Indiana announces the annual high school commencement for June 5. Superintendent P A Allen says President Guy Potter Benton of Miami University at Oxford will deliver the class address, praised as a leading educational figure. The ceremony will be at the opera house the following Monday.
Examiners Complete Work in Albion Indiana
The field examiners who had been inspecting county records at Albion have finished their work and departed for Indianapolis after completing the inspection of the books.
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Albion
Ind
Indianapolis
Census Report Gap in Goshen Population
Goshen Indiana census figures suggest 8578 residents, far below the post office count of 9870. Officials believe the official tally may be underreported due to incomplete surveys and uncounted residents.
Mon day beating case linked to Ferdinand Bornkamp
A battered wife in a long running dispute with Ferdinand Bornkamp is cited in Monday records, detailing repeated blows over six years and a defense by the accused as the investigation proceeds.
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Ferdinand Bornkamp
Socaketes Babnceen
Aii Ce
Court Awards Wife Large Home and Alimony
In a twenty three year marriage with two viewing children, Judge Yaple granted the wife an eleven room house two vacant lots and all personal property amid a custody dispute. The case notes a history of wife beating and large alimony payments by the husband. The wife seeks support for herself and their two children. A separate suit seeks $59 monthly support with O Gandy & Co attached for funds and debts. A replevin suit and a divorce were also recorded, with police to retrieve a thief. A road opening project through Taylor street to Huntington road was approved for access to the Fort Wayne Country club grounds.
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Yaple
Martin R. Luecke
Bornkamp
Burton E. Gandy
Rose Viola Gandy
O. Gandy & Co
Florence Hackman
William Hackman
Mabel R. Burns
Henry Burns
Lad
John Haas
Union Hill
N. J
George Kreiger
Joan O'Gorman
John Rohner
Western “Union Telegraph Company
Indianapolis
Chicago
New Road
Taylor Street
Huntington Road
Sim Hoffman
Harry Kinnerk
A. E. Hoffman
Perry Randall
J. C. F. Sprankle
Fort Wayne Country Club
Jury Draw Adds Twenty Four Names For Circuit Court Panels
The circuit court selects a large panel of jurors by wheel drawing with sheriff’s custody to ensure attendance and avoid street recruitment. Names include Chester Greer John Hamilton Jacob Keyser Alaric Wickliffe Louis Lopshire Lafayette township and more. Separately a special jury drawing for the superior court lists N Ef Whittern Charles Ruhl Fred Hoff man Eli Yoder Bernard Wamp William Kammier A S Robinson Fred Fortmeyer Joseph Werts Milan. Grand jury names include Andrew Werd B A McIntosh Conrad Hitzemann David Fry Michael Gotta John Noll Fort Wayne. Divorce actions granted in today’s Superior Court include Harry Esterline versus Gladys Esterline and Edward and Marie Diffenbaugh. Minnie Zeddes seeks divorce from Ernest Zeddes. attorney P B Colerick represents.
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Circuit Court
Chester Greer
John Hamilton
Jacob F. Keyser
Alaric Wickliffe
Louis Lopshire
Lafayette Township
George Bair
Amirah Dawson
Eel River
Henry N. Neicester
Marton
D. B. Nail
Henry Timme
William Longardner
Jefferson
Carl Habig
Perry
Henry H. Bushman
Mildred A. Edwin
Abelte
Lester Guist
Samuel Hindman
St. Joe
David M. Gibson
Marion
Charles Schaffer
Louis Schrier
Wayne
J. B. Foster
Monroe
Ernest C. Roth
Fort Wayne
John Gumbert
Adams
Alexander Woods
Pleasant
Superior Court
N. Ef. Whittern
Charles Ruhl
Fred Hoffman
Madison
Eli Yoder
Harry E. Esterline
Gladys
Esterline
Yaple
Marie Diffenbaugh
Edward Diffenbaugh
Walter named chief marshal for Fort Wayne Decoration Day parade
Amos R. Walter was selected as chief marshal at the general committee meeting Monday night for this year’s Fort Wayne Decoration Day parade. E. C. Close is authorized to hire bands for the event. A church for Memorial Sunday services will be decided at a later committee meeting with several invitations already received from city churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Committee
Amos R. Walter
Fort Wayne
E. C. Close
Child Dies After Ingesting Strychnine Tablets
In South Bend Indiana on April 11 Catherine a 13 month old daughter of former Representative and Mrs Gilbert Elliott of St Joseph County died after eating suspected strychnine tablets from a drawer in a table. Her mother Miss Florence Dunning of Indianapolis a doctor’s daughter had died earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Catherine
Giltert
Elliott
St. Joseph
County
Elliett
Florence
Ena
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Columbia City National Guards
Tacoma
Leonard Shull
Sister
Susan Breck
Shull
Wash
Whitley
Beck
J. C. Feagler
J. L. McClellan
Eli Shull
Jacob Shull
Billy
County Examinations Report
Kosciusko
Adams County Commissioners
Blackford County Statistics
Glove Company
Allen County Courts
Lucinda Delap
Elisha Delap
Born Hand
Knott Manufacturing Company
Canital
John T. Knott
C. W. Orr
W. D. Henderson
D. B. Douglass
Samuel C. Knott
Rob J. B. Marchant
Emma J. Merchant
Jacob Weaver
Mra. Merchant
Weaver
Merchant, Watkins
Butler
Jessie Herbst
Aaron
Herbst
Miami University
Bluffton
Goshen
Ernest Zeddes
Minnie
Zeddes
P. B. Colerick
A. R. Walter
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