Monroeville High to Graduate Eight in May Ceremony
Monroeville Ind April 22 The Monroeville high school will hold commencement Thursday evening May 2 at the Methodist Episcopal church with eight students Marivelle Webster Alma Bayserman Coyle Brown Norman Geyer Harry Robinson Ralph Bower Clifford Jones and George Long receiving diplomas Principal address by Dr John Grant Newman president Western College for Women Travel and Truth Music by Weber male quartet Class will don official caps and gowns now in use for the fourth time A large audience is expected The baccalaureate sermon will be Sunday evening at the Methodist church by Rev Charles Hellipeter Class night occurs Saturday under Prof Nathan W Coil supervision the schools report progress and prosperity
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Monroeville
Ind
Monroevilleigh School
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Marivelle Webster
Alma Bayserman
Coyle Brown
Norman Geyer
Harry Robinson
Ralph Bower
Clifford Jones
George Long
John Grant Newman
Western College For Women
Oxford, O
Weber
Methodist Church
Charles Hellipeter
Nathan W. Coil
No Drinks at Bar for 27 Husbands in Wabash
Wabash Indiana April 18 nine saloonkeepers were notified that liquor cannot be sold to twenty seven men who are residents of the city. Written notices filed under the Proctor law require an immediate family member signature. Wives have caused doors to close to their husbands and the women seek to curb liquor's effects on homes. Saloonkeepers agreed to cooperate, hoping the plan will do much good.
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Wabash
Ind
Democrats of DeKalb choose ticket in Auburn primary
In Auburn Indiana on April 1 the DeKalb Democrats nominated Edward M McKennan for representative John Hebel for clerk John J Oberlin for treasurer John Hoff for sheriff Warren McNabb for recorder Hoff led sheriff race with 208 votes McKennan won 1152 votes to 706 for Christian Curie in the legislative contest
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Auburn
Ind
Edward M. McKennan
Garrett
John Hebel
John J. Oberlin
Butler
John Hoff
Warren McNabb
Gurs Tett
Hoff
McKennan
Christian Curie
Plymouth High selects finalist for county oratorical contest
In Plymouth on April 22 the preliminary Oratorical contest at Webster school chose Roland Bronson Metooker to represent Plymouth High in the county contest. The winning oration was titled The Lincoln Way.
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Plymouth
Ind
Plymouth High School
Webster
Roland Bronson Meteker
Two Auburn Johns Win in Race in De Kalb County
In De Kalb County Democratic primaries Auburn men John Hebel for county clerk and John Hoff for sheriff led the ticket, Hebel with a 977 plurality and Hoff with 402, as locals celebrate two well known figures. Hebel, lifelong county resident, runs Hebel Bros grocery and meat market, while Hoff, deputy sheriff under Ralph Thomas, previously partnered in Auburn’s grocery trade. Both are praised by supporters as capable successors to current incumbents W. A. Austin and Ralph Thomas, with an enticement that the county chairs will be filled by Weber and Huff.
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Auburn
Ind
DeKalb County
John Hebel
John IP. Hoff
Hebel
Hoff
Pennsylvania
Limaels
Hebel Bros
John
Ralph Thomas
Thomas
W. A. Austin
John Weber Andohn Huff
Convoy News Roundup Highlights Local Social Visits
Convoy Ohio April 20Ray Miller and Bert Etter visited Van Wert Sunday. Numerous residents toured Middlepoint and Fort Wayne events, with gatherings at the homes of the Dickersons and Highs. Regular visitors included Miss Anderson and Mrs Lorber as well as arrangements with friends in Van Wert Lima and Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comway
Ray Miller
Bert Etter
van Wert
Rose Reynolds
Wilda Friedly
Ray Stephenson
Forest Sponweiler
Middlepoint
Sherman la Rue
Dorothy Berkow
Fort Wayne
Misa Wilhelmina Muntzinger
Miasea
Mary Mollenkopf
Ruth Reynolds
Nelson
Daughter
Paulding
J. F. Dickerson
Vern Beamer
East Sparta
Ohio
Floyd Herr
Arden High
North Robinson
J. W. High
Father Lorber
the Hope Hospital
Leona Sponseller
Ray Rowland
M. J. Powell
Daisy Lorber
Mary Anderson
Delphos
Carl Reynolds
C. H. Hoelle
D. M. Riley
John Knox
Monroeville
H. Henderson
Moody
Mable Bender
W. K. Anderson
A. Denig
J. S. Redlinger
Agnes
Lima
Pat Leslie
Arthur and
Nelle Denig
Aborite News Briefs From Indiana April 23
Fred Fahling has recovered enough to be out but still weak. Old yearhage and unsightly piles line Main Street prompting beautification talk. Charnes Mollett set a new windmill on his farm. tile mill to resume next Monday as water returns. Valley Mills of the Wabash fencing gang visited family. School No. 8 closes May 2 with a neat program. Corn prices rise. large holders keep supply. Pearl Zion moved his family to the old Bowman homestead. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Fred Welwig's next Thursday. Born to Mr and Mrs Nicholas Kahough a daughter. Mrs Kahough formerly Ethel Hatfield. Road supervisor busy. many dangerous spots. Adam Dinglebeck builds a new barn for Will Clark. Mrs John Buell improving after being on the rick list. William Roberts to move to Mahon for a new job. Jesse Mowery buys horse and wagon for painting. Mrs Sarah Jane Bowman moves to Fort Wayne, rents homestead. Dane Shock trains as telegraph operator at Valparaiso. Mrs Tena Bensward returns from Fort Wayne hospital after operation.
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Ind
Fred Fahling
Charnes Mollett
Positon
Valley Mills
Wabash Fencing Gang
Pearl Zion
Fort Wayne
Bowman
Ladies’ Aid Society
Fred Welwig
Nicholas Kahough
Mra
Kahough
Ethel Hatfield
Adam Dinglebeck
Will Clark
John Buell
Rick
William Roberts
Mahon
Jesse Mowery
Sarah Jane Bowman
Dane Shock
Valparaiso
Tena Bensward
Markle News Briefs From Indiana Town
Markle Indiana April 20 updates note Curt Haflich visiting his parents east of town. D B Garber returns from Louisville. Farmer Thomas Pasko of Union township dies from a stroke. services at White church led by Rev Patten Huntington. interment Odd Fellows cemetery. Elizabeth Hite dies of pneumonia. funeral at White church. Rev Brett officiates. burial nearby. Frank Zimmerlee moves to former Dr Fisher property on East Morse. Mrs C F Roudebush travels to Cambridge City for brother-in-law’s funeral. Walter Miller enrolls at Huntington business university. John Davis Jr ill with indigestion. L D Fisher from Huntington visiting locals. Chas Zimmerlee, Chas Yoos, Dave Highlen to Canada for summer work. Scott Allen and R F B Davis to follow. Blanche Kaufman and Francia of Huntington visit Mansfeld Ohio relatives. Marion Quick visiting Noblesville friends. Barely visiting. Mr Martin of Fort Wayne.
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Markle
Ind
Curt Haflich
Indianapolis
D. B. Garber
Loutisville
Thomas Pasko
Union Township
Patten
Huntington
Yellowa
Elizabeth Hite
John Hite
Browns Corners
White Church
Brett
Frank Zimmerlee
Chas, Yoos
Dave Highlen
Canada
Scott Allen
R. F B. Davis
Blanche Kaufman
Francia
Town
Mansfeld
Ohio
Marion Quick
Noblesville
Marti Tuffton
Tafford
Antwerp News Notes and Local Appointments
Antwerp Ohio April 23 reports Latty estate leasing race track grounds to John Anspaugh to plow and crop. Five rail cars unloaded at Knoxdale for Defiance Fort Wayne Interurban Railway, linking Wabash line to Fort Wayne. Local visits include N G Osborn family in Fort Wayne and other residents. Deputy marshal Clark Wilson appointed during guardian absence. Various residents visitations from Paulding Toledo Fort Wayne and Woodburn. Local hotel staff changes as FEJ Eigar family relocate to Fort Wayne.
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Antwerp
Ohio
Latty
Cnanal
Fort Wayne
N. G. Osborn
C. Mo. Kickley
Albert
Fr. Bowater
RF. J. Kiger
Fort. Wayne
Mrs. Ginnevan
Ginnevan
Dayton
Ashley
Constable Boylan
A. W. Brown
Clark Wilson
John Yager
Paulding
Jean
B.C. Stenger
Panthing
Frank Lamb
Misa Mathower
Toledo
Wm. Nicholson
Phillip Murphy
Decatur
Ind
Thos. Murphy
FE. J. Eigar
Kigny
Wahaah Railroad
W. J. Cowell
Reservoir
Dean
Hicksville
John Stiner
Mont Wilson
Marguerite
Augerite
Woodburn
Harlow Trailer
Charles Trailer
Tom L. Johnson
Wabash Railway
Wabash Railway As Operator At ‘Vauseon
J. L. Johnson
Will Hertel
Paulding Dry Gooda Company
Veteran Soldier Henry Campbell Dies at 79
Kendallville Indiana April 23 Henry Campbell aged 79 a Civil War veteran died at his home from heart trouble in Kendallville The death was reported as the veteran passed away at his residence after a period of illness with heart complications
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Kendallville
Ind
Henry Campbell
Monroeville News Local Notes and Community Events
Monroeville Ind April 22 Clyde Crabill ill with tonsillitis. Local GOP delegates chosen with Roosevelt support in district convention. Prolific social and civic notes include Odd Fellows anniversary services, school closings, personnel moves, and a church lecture by D. D. Ernsberger. Many local residents are mentioned with trips, marriages, and club activities.
New Haven News from April 20 highlights town updates
Mrs Ho ward Harper and Mrs G G Braci visited Mrs KH Carter at the Lutheran hospital. Marie Caps plans a new residence on Roseville avenue. Niezer & Co to install hay scales near the interurban station. Homes of Zeddis and Moriarity undergo repairs and moves occur at several local shops. Graduation nominees listed for county commencement. Loretta Blaising’s nineteenth birthday celebrated with a foavelack dinner. Rev A J Brown new M E pastor moved from Upland. Many visits and social gatherings noted including foreigh guests and interments at local cemeteries.
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New Haven
Ind
Howard Harper
G. G. Braci
KH. C. Carter
Lutheran Hospital
Marie Caps
Roseville Avenue
Niezer & Co
Harry Zeddis
Bell Avenue
Mia
Minnie Hellworth
Fdan Gorrell
Los Angeles
Carl
A. Capp
Fleasie
St. Joe
Joseph Sturm
T. E. Ellison
Fort Wayne
Teachers’ Institute
R. M. Curran
William Zeddis
Moriarity
Lester Heine
Roncoe Miller
Neal Rosa
Dean Frack
Arthur Avery
Tomer Riekhart
Charley Miller
FF. Sehnelker
George Killworth
James Lake
Jacob Butler
Lake
Leitz
Fort Warne
Mr. Sturm
Loretta Blaising
WH. Ryan
Huntington
Pat Ryan
A. J. Brown
M. FE
Upland
O'Due
Katherine Zurbach
Lizzie Wolf
John Bueter
East St. Louis
Cecilia Rupp
Bueter
Myrtle Iva
Tows Urhbine
Maples
M. P
W. S. Coons
George Linden
Peter Barnhardt
C. F
Barnhardt
Bay City
Texas
Rosa Elson
Detroit
Sarah A
Loren da Nifong Dead at Age of 103 in Plymouth Indiana
Lorenda Nifong, oldest Marshall county and northern Indiana resident, died at 3 a.m. at her son James Nifong’s home near Plymouth after living sixty four years in the county. Born February 8, 1900, she leaves three children Martha Weissert James Nifong and Lois Nifong along with 49 direct descendants. Funeral set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at her son’s residence and 3 p.m. at Jacoby chapel. long life and local ties noted among mourners.
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Plymouth
Ind
Lorenda Nifong
Marshall County
Indiana
James Nifong
Soa
Jacoby Chiurel
Martha I.weissert
Bourbon
Lois Nifong
A. Bennon
Fort Warne
Barber
Nifong
Lorenda Watson
John Nifong
Tadiaga
James
Ter Ame
Cael Vent
Fatal Mistake of Huntington Girl
Miss Emma Helen Fosnaugh of Huntington Indiana died after suffering eighteen hours from Paria green poisoning. She took the poison thinking it was headache powders kept in a plainly labeled can with a fixed lid. She removed the lid herself to take a dose and told her parents about the act about three hours later. A physician made multiple trips Sunday night and Monday morning. She was 16, a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held at her residence Wednesday at 2 o'clock with Rev. Thomas I. Terhune officiating.
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Huntington
Ind
Emma Helen Fosnaugh
Noah Fosnaugh
Miss Fosnaugh
Spencerville News April 20 Local Travel Notes
Fort Wayne visitors include Frank Hartman and Wm. Sommers. J F Baltz and Wm Sommers went to Auburn. Mrs Clem Treece and Mrs L M Chapman visited Auburn. Gerry Wason and wife shopped in Fort Wayne. TL M Chapman at Fort Wayne. W G Erick visited Auburn and Fort Wayne. Mrs Crist Curle of St Joe visited daughter Mrs F L Beams. Murray Erick home from Purdue after winter term.
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Spencerville
Ind
Frank Hartman
Fort Wayne
J. F. Baltz
Wm. Sommers
Auburn
Clem Treece
L. M. Chapman
Gerry Wason
TL. M. Chapman
W. G. Erick
Crist’ Curle
St. Joe
F. L. Beams
G. Erick
Murray
Erick
Purdue
Garrett News Briefs highlighting local visits and public notices
Garrett News lists residents visiting Fort Wayne and surrounding areas including Art Sterling, Harley Clayton, Mrs. Peter Behler, and Mrs. Timothy DeBrular. It notes court action with Harry Wert named receiver of Loutzenheisel property for rent collection and profit, plus social events, travels to Columbus, and a funeral in Washington.
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Monroeville High School
the Democrats OF
Dekalb
John P. Hoff
Convoy News
R. Harry Robinson
Mabelle Webster
Alma Bauserman
Aborite News
Markle News
Harry Campbell
Monroeville News
Clyde Crabill
J. M. Jackson
J. C. Smith
Taft
Roosevelt
John J. Fieidline
Chattanooga
Tenn
Monroeville Odd Fellows
M. E
W. A. Greist
Simpson M. FB. Charch
Calvin Creps
J. B. Neizer
Tau
Battle Creek
Rome City
Monroe Township
Nobre Peckham
Jackson
Mich
Peckham
Lon Barrell
Baldwin
Topeka
Nathan Grain Company
Ohio Electric
Elsie Jones
Schank & Weizmann Hardware
Ginther
Ernsberger
Wittenberg College
Harley Baker
Marion
G. W. Barbour
Bryan
Minnie Diewert
Ferdinand Hittner
Greely
Neb
M. F. Parsonage
Nolsaple
Hittner
Twentieth Century Club
Henry Krick
Mipis
Minnie Marchland
Freq Schaab
Kauffman
Seth Painter
Wm. Smith
Cand
M. A. Clem
Chas. Krick
Mesdames Hi
C. Hays Fd
Finan
Paria Green
Spencerville News
Garrett News
James Keon
Margaret Spencer
Cyril Wilson
Reechler
Cyracuse
T. Gan
Vostoria
Harley Clayton
Peter Behler
Timothy DeBr
B. F. Bilger
Chicago
Herman Stein
C. H. VanCuren
Joseph Seifert
Mary
Jennie
George Slagle
Ligonier
Charles’ Kaufman
C. Hart
Ira Gingery
W. W. Colder
Washington
Fred
Baker
Ray McKinley
Texan
Henry Miller
Columbia
Fred Baker
Naghes
Chica
Ada
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