Horseshoers Elect Officers At Indiana Convention
The Master Horseshoers association of Indiana elected Evansville’s Chris Wunderlich state president at its thirteenth annual convention in Hartford City. Indianapolis will host the next meeting with George Tindall and J. G. Somers elected as first and second vice presidents. D. M Paxon becomes secretary treasurer. E. J. Perrey declines to serve further after long tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
Master Horseshoers Association of
Indiana
Chris Wunderlich
Evansville
Indianapolis
George Tindall
al Drumm
Peru
J. G. Somers
Muncie
C. L. Wild
D. M Paxon
Redkey
Portland
Wunderlich
E. J. Perrey
Fort Wayne
Perrey
Laporte
Will Foughts to wed Miss Georgia Anderson in Decatur
Will Foughts will arrive Sunday from Warsaw and marry Georgia Anderson at the bride’s parents’ home in Decatur. They will reside in the city. Several local residents are noted in visits, returns from Chicago, and upcoming city council discussions over the Atz sewer project.
Sheldon News Briefs From Indiana and Michigan
Emery Dis Hong Lawrence Dishong John and Lea Bender and Frank Adams left for Moose Jaw Canada. Sheldon school closed this week. Mr and Mrs Warren McKey went to Butler Lake Michigan for the summer home. Mrs Charity Powell visiting Fort Wayne for a few days. Routan family visited Fort Wayne last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Ind
Emery Dishong
Lawrence’ Dishong
John and
Lea Bender
Frank Adams
Moose Jaw
Canada
Warren McKey
Buttlake
Michigan
Charity ° Powell
Fort Wayne
Fort. Wayne
Young Farmer Struck by Lightning Near Antwerp
Antwerp Ohio April 13 A young farmer Joseph Smith about 24 was killed by lightning while plowing on his father’s farm east of the village during a rain storm. A horse was struck but recovered. A neighbor reported the strike and found Smith dead. he leaves a young wife and an aged father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
Joseph Smith
Young Smith
Smith
Local notes from Convoy and surrounding towns
Miss Georgia and Mary Crawford of Hoagland spent last week with Mr and Mrs RK Price. Dr Hall wife and grandchildren Vance and Myron Wickland visited relatives in Lima. Rev Reeves of Tion delivered a sermon at the M E church. Carl Arminist of Van Wert called at Convoy. Mrs Adrian Wherry of Monroeville visited relatives here. Henry Meals welcomed a baby boy. Leuten notes from Convoy area and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cruvoy
Ohio
Georgia
Mary Crawford
Hoaglanil
Ind
RK. Price
Hall
Vance
Myron Wickland
Lima
Erma Klein
Monroeville
Ray Stephenson
Rockford
W. A. Rummel
Fort Wayne
H.G. Freck
Lutheran Hospital
Joe Trimble
Edmondlaw
Karl Britenbure
Delaware College
Chas. Walls
van Wert
Reeves
Ti Aon
M. EF
Carl Arminist
Adrian Wherry
Reed
Go Taddie Becker
Tarnsites
Ooo
Breeva
J. AS High
Ebon Hugh
BL Bremsay
Ean. Doyt
M. Redlinger
Ervin Hess
Famileg
Teavwid
Harold Koos
Monrgeville
English
Bhitdsam
Mields
Warry
Richard Edwards
Henry
Hiahy
O. RK
Confey
Gengler a longtime DeKalb County political power in Garrett
Louis J. Gengler of Garrett Indiana a German lawyer and elder statesman of DeKalb County politics has long influenced local campaigns. An Ohio native who moved to Garrett in 1876 he trained as a teacher and later became a lawyer before returning to public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb’ County
Louis J. Gengler
Garrett
Ind
DeKalb County
Garrett Post Office
Gengler
B. & ©. Company
Mr. Gengler
Luxemberg
Tiffin
Ohia
Allen Country
Ohio
Keyser Township
Lonie ™ Gengler
Jarrett
Graduation Class Of Decatur High Swells In 1923
Decatur high school prepares for commencement with 33 students in the class of 1923. The ceremony at Bosse Opera House includes a Bates College sermon and a Rev Gleiser address. Notable names listed include Rory Shean and Naomi Dugan among thirty three seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Fad
Ashors
Decatur High School
Shah Laul
Elias
Chieaga University
Patos
Gosse
Gleiser
Doembeys
Shean Rory
Ahe
Wile
Tisin Bowers
Neryg Voandisberra
Charles Piodiock
Bradess Cole
Naomi Dugan
Dallas Maerdlelen
Fpo
Local notables and gatherings mark Monroeville week
Monroeville residents host relatives and guests from Marion Newark Fort Wayne and Sturgis Mich. The 20th Century club held a thoughtful meeting with eleven members and plans a final social session. Weddings set for April 24 at St Rose Church. A birthday euchre party honored Mr Mehis with prizes won by Dr Kauffman and Fred Schaab. attendees included local families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroeville
Dad
L. Th Casselumu
Craton
Suntay
Cielomend
Joli Clem
Hlaries Baker Aint
Baron
Marion
Gi. W. Varowas
Maro
Edner Murehiand
Newark
Johnson Murehtand
J.B. Pillers
Jxane Wisely
Mongo
J. Jb. Friedline
Maude Griffith
Twentieth Century Club
Maggie Connolly
H. Erick
J. W. Edwards
Dayton
G. Lantamer
O'Conner
Fort Wayne
John Schaab
M. Ankney
Wm. Sunderland
Sturgis
Mich
Francis May
Pennsylvania
Dixon, C
Edward Kanahely
Hazel Dawson
George ’ Marquardt
Maggie Dawson
St. Rose Catholic Church
J. D
Euchre
D. E. Kauffman
Fred Schaab
D.C. Purman
Ed Finan
Fred. Schaab
J. A. Schaab
Lewis Piehl
Homer
Piehl
Clarence Glenn
Chas. Fraylick
Wherry
Laura i
Elopement Shocks Small Indiana Town
Miss Margaret Eltzrath, 17, elopes with Arden Wiley, 60, a Kalamazoo neighbor. The marriage occurred Saturday, triggering family shock though parents were not surprised, as press details describe a long secret involvement and a late return of Wiley.
Garrett News Highlights Local Visits and Health Updates
In Garrett Indiana April 1 Mrs. Frank Herrick and daughter visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Fullmer. Charles Searfoss moves to Syracuse Indiana with farm purchase. Laura and Lottie Ruhland return to Fort Wayne. Ira Workman welcomed by eight pound boy. Mrs. Allen Goldwall and Chicago relatives visit the Conkle family. C Breeze plans extended east visit. Mrs. H F E Gettel and mother visit Avilla. F. Gage visits from Mississippi. Harry Landis recovers from grip. Mrs. Francis Squires and Anna visit Auburn. Homer Bruden confined with spinal affection. Edna Doll visiting Kendallville. Aaron Cameron visits from Chicago. Mrs. John Bouck improving. Nick Richter returns from Fort Wayne. William McPheters shows slight cancer improvement. Florence Hurds ill with pneumonia at grandmother’s on Quincy street. Anna Shilling home from Chicago millinery work. Hazel Wyant visiting Chicago. Mrs. E E Muhn helps care for brother at Barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett
Ind
Frank Herrick
Auburn
George Fullmer
Charles Searfoss
Syracuse
Tigd
Searfoss
Laura
Lottie Ruhland
Fort Wayne
Ira Workman
Allen Goldwall
Chicago
Frank Conkle
C. Breeze
H. FE. Gettel
A. C. Shambaugh
Avilla
F. Gage
Mississippi
George Gage
Harry Landis
Francis Squires
Anna
George Squires
Homer Bruden
Franklin Street
Bruden
Mount Clemens
Edna Doll
Kendallville
N. R. Allman
Aaron Cameron
John Bouck
Nick Richter
William McPheters
New York
Florence Hurds
Quincy Street
Anna ‘Shilling
James Shilling
Miss
Hazel
Muhn
Nevada
Barber
Butler
Markle News Highlights Local Happenings in Indiana
The Markle column reports a busy week with visits from relatives, new hires at Harvey drug store, land sales, and local business activity. FE L Tobias of Hypatington buys Baumgardner gallery, postal savings bank opens, and school repairs awarded to John Taylor. Also notes include a birthday party, Easter visits, and an accident in farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Mehoney
FE. L. Tobiass
Hypatington
Baumgardner
John Taylor
Taylor
Erie
R. A. Littler
Fred Drabenstot
Bean Blossom
Indiana
W. H. Madox
Gail Hall
Ervin Wolfcale
Chicago
I. J. Wolfcale
John Ormsby
Fort Wayne
T. W. Quackenbush
Everett Tumbleson
Simpson
W.F. Davis
Jatt
Tupadey
Cinede
Huntington
Memorial Day Observances Planned in Waterloo Indiana
Waterloo residents map Memorial Day events with G A R members and citizens forming committees for May 20 and May 26 observances. Volunteers handle decorations, music, finances, braves marking, speakers, and cemetery ceremonies under city and veteran group oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Ind
Membes
Observancy
A. Oo
Dilts
Beidler
Vern Jowman
Glen Myera
May
Reed
Mary
Momtaven
Leelee
Eal
Lightner Palw. Bohner
AL AW. Wherley
Clare
Daok
Howers
McCongas
Cone Womedler
Neilibers
Appetirinme Mes
Doepuine Willis
WLR
AL W. Wherley
FLON
Boiler
Wadterune
Cok
AL Bowman
Mare Ag Alieer
Nitrehal
All. Mary
Thay
Avilla News Highlights Local Health and Death Notices
Avilla and Fort Wayne residents figure in health updates and family notices. Miss Lesta Henney recovers from appendicitis surgery in Fort Wayne while Miss Mabel Winner shopped there midweek. The seven year old Wilbur Meademus dies from acute laryngitis. funeral planned. Harry Ramsten of Denver killed in railroad yards. burial plans set for Garrett and Hudson. Byron Hafferty remains critical. Miss Pearl Graber returns home from Fostoria. Mrs. John Crone and Miss Blanche Blackman visit local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avilla
Cini
Archie Broughton
Fort Wayne
Lesta Henney
Hurleran Hospital
Mabel Winner
Httle Wilbur
Edward Meademus
Wilbur
Anna Whansetler
Walentville
Dora Crone
F. C
FL Iodge
Dolan Shoe
Kendallville Lodge
Worl
Harry Ramsten
Denver
Ramston
Swihart
Garrett
Hudson
Nona Swihart
Harry
Henry Ramsten
Swan Township
Pearl Graber
Fostoria
Blanche Blackman
New York
John Crone
Kendallville
M. E. Carver
Boy Killed at Auburn In Runaway Accident
Auburn Ind April 12 Rolland Irvin of this city died yesterday from injuries after a wagon run away. He was driving and fell under the horse tongue and hoofs. The horses ran away leaving Irvin fatally injured in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
Rolland Irvin
Irvin
Sixteen Children in Egley Family in Decatur Indiana
The Egley family near Peterson, Decatur County, Indiana, counts sixteen living children from Emil and his wife. The clan includes eight boys and eight girls, with Frank, aged 27, as the eldest. One child is deceased, a son who died at age twelve three years ago. Three children are married, the rest reside at home, with a healthy, German stock mother noted for her care. The latest arrival is a baby boy born last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
Emil Egley
Peterson
Frank
Fegley
Antwerpville Happenings Show Local Moves and Visits
Antwerp Ohio April 13 reports contractors Clemmer Bros went to Fort Wayne Indiana to remodel a residence. Floyd Harris of Hotel Harris visited Detroit to inspect Interurban Automobile Co. stock. Various residents travel to Fort Wayne Detroit Logansport and Woodburn for hospital visits business and relocation. A cemetery lease to Avery Rooonts for 115 draws attention and local real estate ties form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
Ohio
Clemmer Bros
Fort Wayne
Ind
Floyd Harris
Harris
Detroit
Interurban Automobile Co
J. H. Finley
A. J. Schilb
Hope Hospital
John Smith
Continental Sugar Co
Woodburn
John Barnhart
A. Tubbs
Oak Harbor
Tubbs
Avery Rroonts
John Hoerr
Whitehouse
Wil A
James Chorpening
Lloyd S. Long
Steve Herzel
Ab Dunderman
Gale
Logansport
Ohio Commission For the Blind
M. Ke
Shaffer
State School For the Mink
Columbus
Wainith Shepard
P. H. Michelson
Tandlick
Eggs High Even in Egypt Abroad Says Irwin
William G. Irwin, a banker and traction magnate touring Egypt and Asia, reports that the high cost of living is a universal problem. In Egypt eggs cost 4 cents a dozen, taxes and government levies are widespread in Jerusalem, and Paris Italy fuel heavy taxes on doors and salt and tobacco in southern Europe push prices higher for the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
William G. Irwin
Egypt
Asia
Irwin
Jerusalem
Paris
Italy
Europe
Farm Change Hands in Randolph County Sale near Columbia City
Samuel B. Shook of Tipton purchased the 258 acre Foust farm west of Columbia City from Mrs. Margaret Wilson for 32000 dollars. The deed was filed in Randolph County Recorder Yontz’s office on Tuesday, finalizing the transfer and making Shook and his family the new owners of the Columbia City area farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
Samuel BE. Shook
Tipton
Margaret Wilson
Randolph County
Hartford City High Expels Five For Fraternity Affiliation
Decatur Ind April 16 five seniors sophomores and freshmen were expelled for defying the faculty edict banning any high school member from joining fraternities or sororities. The disciplined students are Clarence Shrack Joseph Campbell Paul Brickley Clayton Pattison James Hughes all Alpha Tau Kappa members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
Clarence Shrack
Joseph Campbell
Paul Brickley
Clayton Pattison
James Hughes
Alpha Tau Kappa Fraternity
Teachers’ Institute
Spencerville News Updates and Local Visits
Spencerville Indiana notes include Rev Burt and family moving to Twelve Mile and several residents making trips to Fort Wayne. Local social mentions cover weddings, visitors, shop openings, and a funeral for Balland Irvan.
Payne News A Round Of Local Visits And Bank Renovation
Miss Lou Stotter from Detroit visits aunt in Payne Ohio. Miss Edith Brady from Fort Wayne visits sister Mrs K G Evans. Payne State bank front work underway for May 1 opening. M J Stoner of Bucyrus plans a Batson building photo gallery. Kilpatrick moves news shop to Batson building. Pierceton Indiana visitors with J K Price. Fort Wayne guests attend Bryan speech in Fort Wayne. Several residents travel to Fort Wayne Toledo on various business. West Oak street residence under carpenters. Valera Heaston from Fort Wayne visits. Clyde Leeth and bride arrive from Detroit. Detroit guests join Easter at home. Orlando Cress returns to Fort Wayne after visit. Eugene Hardesty returns from Union County visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
Ohio
Lou Stotter
Detroit
Edith Brady
Fort Wayne
K. G Evans
Payne State Bank
M. J. Stoner
Bucyrus
Batson
Hannd Kilpatrick
Guy Dill and
Pierceton
Ind
J. K. Price
Chas Warner
Harry Fling
Fletcher Howard
Vilas Kickley
Bryan
O. F. Brody
C. C. Dillworth
Adcock
West Oak Street
Rev. Baungartner
Toledo
J. D. Cray
Alonzo Radenbaugh
Valera Heaston
Clyde Leeth
Bride
Claude Kilpatrick
Emmett Luth
Carl
Lehman
Orlando Cress
Eugene Hardesty
Union County
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Horseshoers
Chris. Wunderlich
Decatur News
Will Foughts
Warsaw
Georgia Anderson
Clyde Baumgartner
Eli Springer
Martin Hobrock
Elijah Mann
James Ross
Vutheran Hospital
Andy Harting
Isabelle Neptune
Wiltshire
J. Q. Neptune
Bert Nichols
Atz
Catherine Champers
J3ulfton
Mias Inez Snellon
Cecil. Robinson
C. C. Robinson
A. Schagger
Berne
Matilda Spanagler
Jaacob Spangler
Vera Cruz
Bud Brokaw
Ridgeville
Ed Elienhenz
Earl Parker
Richmond
Rev. Parker
M. E. Church
John Schug
Ellis
Exaltead
Jesse Elm
Reading
Herbert Bremerkamp
Louis Rice
Chas
Christen
Guy Darwin
Herman J. Yager
Ore
Muly
Morrison
Margaret Koenig
Amir
Mathias Schafer
Frederick
Sheldon News
Convoy News
Delphos
Tonis
Monroeville News
Kalamazoo
Margaret Eltzrath
Willian Eliizrath
Lising
Thartington
Arden Wilew
Mick
Kalamavoy
moRltaroth
Findlay
Mietigen
Misa Hlereth
Patvetns
Iethia
Vea- Pere
Tvroth
Opurstie
Ieee Campeletieglas
Eilgroth
Wilix
Treghemtir
Amd
Garrett News
Markle News
Avilla News
Horse
Indiana Man
Spencerville News
Spencerville
Burt
Twelve Mile
Dr. Shook
E. A. Beams
Parry Hursh
Hubert Shook
Jack Beam
Ed .Cupp
Leo
Daisy Hull
John Notestine
Vinton Miller
Inez Rhodes
Mortie Widdfield
IL. M. Chapman
Ed Chapman
Gladys Chapman
Hurshtown
John Hursh
Frank Silberg
Warren Silberg
George Hart
Robison Chapel
Bessie
Frank Steward
J. Sommers
Samuel Cole
Akron
W. W. Fischer
Huntertown
Joseph Spitler
Marjie
Crabill
Norah Gerick
Crabill Review
John Benninghoff
Raymond Rhodes
Clem Treece
Clarence Gloyd
Amburn
George Gloyd
Balland Irvan
Albert Irvan
West of Town
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