Marion revival ends with 12 000 in attendance and 957 conversions
Marion Indiana records show 12 000 attending Torrey revival sermons across five Sunday meetings. Conversions reached 957, with more than 500 collected Sunday and total receipts over 1 006 dollars. Dr Torrey and five assistants left Marion for Muncie and Cleveland to continue work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
R. A. Torvey
McEwan
Singer
Jacoby
Parsons
Parker
Anderson
C. & O. Railway
Muncie
Big Four
Cleveland
Inspector well pleased with city military inspection
Columbia City Indiana April 12 Forty four members of company G of this city passed an excellent inspection Monday night at the armory to Lieut H S Brinkerhoff of the Twenty seventh U S infantry from Fort Sheridan and he complimented them on the first class condition of the equipment and the armory He said the personnel of the company was better than any he had inspected this year Two officers Capt S N Markley and First Lieutenant R E Briggs were present Out of town members included Dr Walter L Clark of Pennville and J Alba Gliassley of Michigan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
H. S. Brinkerhoff
Twenty
U. S. Infantry
Fort Sheridan
S. N. Markley
R. E. Briggs
Walter L. Clark
Pennville
J. Alba Gliassley
Michigan
Wabash Depot Roof Fire Halted After Burning Coal
A blaze damaged the roof of the Wabash railroad station in Lagro Indiana at 2 PM after the Continental Limited passed. A glowing coal from engine No 875 dropped onto shingles, fanned by wind, but buckets of water saved the building.
Bluffton Names New Postmaster Roush
Bluffton Ind April 18 L E Roush named by President Taft as postmaster succeeding J R Spivey. Roush lifelong resident and restaurant proprietor, longtime Republican leader and former chairman of the Republican central committee. He had been a candidate five years ago when the incumbent was named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
L E. Rousch
Taft
J. R. Spivey
Republican Central Committee
Roush
Meats Serigus Mishap Near Columbia City
Hareanis Seaman a Thorncreek township farmer living east of Crooked Lake near the Noble county line was injured about 10 o clock yesterday forenoon at the Harshbarger hit while hauling hogs to town. He dislocated his right shoulder and fractured three ribs near the spine likely piercing the lung as he spit blood. He suffered heart failures during treatment and needed hypodermic injections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
Hareanis Seaman
Thorncreek
Crooked Lake
Noble County Line
Company Sues City Over Sewer Contract Debt
Butler Indiana is named as defendant in a federal suit by Breyman and O Niel of Toledo Ohio claiming 7000 dollars plus interest due since 1907 for a sewer system contract totaling 50180.61 dollars. They allege repeated requests were ignored and seek principal and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler, Ind
Indianapolis
Charles H. Breyman
John B. O'Niel
Breyman & O'Niel
Toledo
Butler
Ohio
Bluffton Prepares for District Pythian Sisters Meeting
Bluffton Indiana gears up for May 3 district Pythian Sisters gathering with 20 temples in the district. Mrs. Harry Nelson named district treasurer and Mrs. Fred Plessinger district secretary to manage finances and per capita tax. Luncheon at noon and a 5 o'clock chicken dinner mark a first for such meetings, with Bluffton merchants expected to decorate in the colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Lady Maccabees
Reformed Church
Algo
Eighteenth Graduates Celebrate at Bosse Opera House
Decatur Indiana commits to May 25 commencement at Bosse opera house with eight boys and ten girls in the class. The event features class day exercises presenting two plays by Miss Nora Dee Smith, The Cave and The Woman Masquerader, directed by Miss Clara Williams and Miss Faye Smith the night before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
Bosse's Opera House
Carl Smith
Clem Steigmeyer
Marie Chronister
Harry Hoffman
Eiwina van Camp
Martin Hoffman
Roy Jahn
Ruth Hammell
Bernice Dailey
Earl Colrer
Alice Brandyberry
Lewis Adler
Ruby Parrish
Ruth Gay
Lawrence Archbold
Hulda Bauer
Marie Daniels
Lessie Mann
Nora Dee Smith
Bosse Opera House
Clara Williams
Faye Smith
Will Not Pave This Year In South Whitley Indiana
South Whitley town board decides not to pave this year due to lack of funds. Preparations will be made for pavement in 1912. Planned work included 3500 feet on State street, plus two smaller segments near the Gandy State bank and the Farmers' State bank area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitley
Ind
State Street
Eel River Bridge
Gandy State Bank
Farmers’ State Bank
Grief Claims Mother Of Missing Roy Crandall
Mrs Frank Crandall of Warsaw Indiana dies after enduring days of anxiety over the disappearance of her son Roy Crandall who is believed to have drowned in Wa wasee lake. The mother suffered a nervous breakdown during the long search and did not recover. No body has been found despite extensive searching of the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
Frank Crandall
Roy Crandall
Wawasee Lake
Crandall
Vawter Park
Nine-Year-Old Girl Seriously Hurt in Bluffton Motorcycle Crash
In Bluffton Indiana on a Tuesday evening Lela Burgdoll nine-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Roll Burgdoll was struck by a speeding motorcycle while crossing Main and South streets with a group of playmates. The rider Paul DeWitt slowed but could not avoid impact. Lela suffers a painful shoulder bruise and a lung injury and is confined at home for some time.
Frightful Runaway in Huntington Injures Three
In Huntington Indiana on River road near the White church a runaway broke the bridle ring causing the horse to bolt. Mr Charles Bowers suffered a broken nose a fractured rib and a bruised side. Mrs Bowers and Wes Randall were severely bruised with no broken bones. They were treated by two surgeons and transported by taxicab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Charles Bowers
Wes Randall
River Road
White Church
William Swafford
Mr. Bowers
Randall
Mrs. Bowers
Tra’ Jacobson
Bowers
Travinger & Asheil
Jefferson Street
Man Fights for Life After Horse Kicking in Huntington
Jacob Eckman, injured when kicked in the abdomen by a horse on the Warren road near Huntington, Ind, remains in serious condition. Doctors cannot yet determine the extent of internal injuries, but pain is extreme and prognosis is guarded. He drove the horse to the barn before collapsing and a local physician stayed with him through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Jacob Eckman
Warren Road
Eckman
Wabash Plans 35000 School Bond Repairs
Repairs on Wabash city schoolhouses would cost 35000 with 22000 for the high school 5500 for the Miami street school 5500 for the westward building and 2000 for incidental repairs. The school board seeks bonds for the amount and the council referred the petition to the finance committee for action at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
Miami Street
Finance Committee
Huntington Clubmen to Inspect Kokomo Clubhouse
Huntington Indiana April 13 At a special meeting of Country club directors a committee was authorized to visit Kokomo to inspect the clubhouse with a contractor and an architect. Plans are nearing completion and funds are being subscribed liberally. The Miami park grounds near Kokomo are under consideration for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Country Club
Kokomo
Miami ‘Park
K Komo
Fort Wayne Presbytery Meeting Set for Ligonier
Preparations are under way in Ligonier Indiana for the Fort Wayne Presbytery gathering on April 17 and 18. The body covers churches and ministers across eleven northeastern Indiana counties, includes about sixty Presbyteries, and will open Monday evening with a sermon by moderator Rev. Thomas Younger followed by the Lord's Supper. Two sessions are planned for Tuesday, starting at 8 30 o clock in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligonier
Ind
Fort Wayne
Thomas Younger
Discharged from Hospital in Wabash Indiana
Discharged from the hospital in Wabash Indiana on April 15 Earl Abernathy of the south of Andrews region who accidentally shot himself a couple weeks ago reportedly received medical care and was released.
Bluffton Church to Burn Note and Mortgage
In Bluffton Indiana on April 23 the First Presbyterian Church will burn the note and mortgage that secured its remodeling debt. The $6,000 debt was raised by subscriptions church societies and a Reynolds legacy with assistance from church women. The day includes ordination ceremonies for newly elected elders deacons and trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
First Presbyterian Church
R. C. Reynolds
Garrett Loses M. E. Pastor
In the Garrett Indiana Methodist conference assignments, Rev. D Williams, three years at the Garrett church, is sent to Noblesville as pastor. The town loses a strong worker. Rev. C Tinkham is assigned to Garrett for the coming conference year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett
Ind
Methodist Conference
Kokomo
D. V. Williams
Noblesville
Wiliams
C. Tinkham
Man Crushed At McCray Plant In Kendallville Accident
Edward Hess of Grant street sustained severe injuries when a large refrigerator toppled at the McCray plant on Wednesday. His left foot and leg were badly crushed and he will be unable to work for an extended period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ind
Edward Hess
Grant Street
McCray
Hess
Measles Epidemic Reported in Larwilt Indiana
Measles outbreak in Larwilt Indiana reported April 18 with over forty cases cited. Local health officials warn residents to seek care for suspected cases and prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larwilt
Ind
Thia
Passing of Old Seat of Justice in Auburn Ind
In Auburn Indiana on April 17 the old DeKalb county court house begins its closing phase. Furniture from the court reporter's office is moved to the McIntyre building where temporary quarters are set. Court-rooms seats stay until May 4 with the new building contract letting. Judge Powers performed the last official act in the old structure as court moves to McIntyre. Crandall, mother of Roy Crandall missing since Lake Wawasee drowning, teeters at death. The boy's body has not been recovered.
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Auburn
Ind
van Auken
McIntyre Building
McIntyre
DeKalb County
Judge Powers
Arbor Day Observed by Auburn Students
Auburn Indiana students will observe Arbor Day on April 28 with a citywide program. Boys and girls will plant trees and sow seeds, aided by the women's federation and Prof Langaton. The government distributed 1590 seed packages for planting and tree shade gifts from Kalamazoo Michigan are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
Woman's Federation
Langaton
Kalamazoo
Mich
Commencement speaker chosen for Kendallville high school
Kendallville Indiana April 18 Prof John O Reed dean of Liberal Arts at the University of Michigan was selected by the school board to deliver the commencement address titled Educational Ideals at the Boyer opera house on Friday evening May 26. The baccalaureate sermon will likely be by Rev RL Semans on Sunday May 21. Twenty two graduates comprise the largest class in years.
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Kendallville
Ind
John O. Reed
Department of Liberal Arts
University of Michigan
Boyer Opera House
Eagles Banquet in Columbia City Features Fish Fry
The O. E. order held a banquet Wednesday night at their lodge hall in the Pontius block with a fish fry as the main feature. Open lodge night allowed each member to invite a friend and about two hundred attended. F. J. Heller served as toastmaster as the evening ran until near midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
O. E. Order
Pontius Block
F. J. Heller
Car Plunges Into Canal at Lagro Bridge
A heavy touring car owned by John Kaiser of Wabash slid over the embankment at the Wabash river canal bridge in Lagro Indiana on a Tuesday afternoon and plunged into the canal bed. Kaiser and his wife escaped by jumping from the vehicle before it sank.
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Lagro
Ind
John Kaiser
Wabash
Wabash River Canal
Wind damages Market Street storefront in Warsaw Indiana
A front of a building housing Gyrus Densel's second-hand store on Market Street was blown out by wind around 7 am yesterday. The damage affected the front gable and boards, leaving the scene in disarray and prompting questions about how the accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
Gyrus Densel
Market Street
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L. E. Rousch
Serigus
City of
Acme Quality
Neal
ACME
Corner
Main
Clinton
Sivestee Naw
Broadwayardware Co
Mirfield
Aystellhorn
Decatur High School
Lela Burgdoll
Farmer
Cheney
RurodeDry Goods Co
M. E. Pastor
Workman
Old Auburn Court House
Lake Wawasee
Eagles Banquet
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