Salem church rededicated after dramatic remodel
Salem Reformed church on Clinton street was reopened Sunday after a thorough transformation that converted the plain structure into a handsome house of worship. The congregation, dating to 1870, has grown to about 400 members, with Rev. P. Ruhl serving as pastor since 1898.
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Salem Reformed Church
Clinton Street
Old Salem Church
Lebanon
Salem
G. F. Mueller
C. Baum
C .F. Kriete
W. F. Zander
Starved horses at Lake Erie yard reveal hair eating
A Montana shipped carload of nearly starved young horses arrived at Muncie Indiana, inspiring a bizarre scene at the Lake Erie and Western yards. An examination showed horses eating hair, some shorn, a few fatally injuring a worker during unloading. Prosecution may follow against shippers as the incident unfolds amid broader local church renovation notes.
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Muncie
Ind
Lake Erie and Western Railway
Montana
Arthur Sweet
Trouble Brews in Samoa as Kingship Tensions Rise
Dispatches dated July 14 and received in San Francisco describe Samoa in a state of unease with native clashes between rival factions over the kingship. The High Commission’s actions appear limited as arms totaling about 400 remain under commission control, while Malietoa is portrayed as sincere and willing to abdicate, aligning with commissioners' plans.
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San Francisco
Maona
Samoa
High Commission
Malietoa
4 BIT OF HISTORY. Salem Reformed church organized in 1868
Salem Reformed Church was organized in 1868 with its first pastor Rev. C. Cast, who arrived in Fort Wayne in 1868 from an unspecified location.
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Salem Reformed Church
Fort Wayne
Salem
Adolph Luetgert Dies in Jail After Conviction
Joliet Illinois July 27 Adolph L Luetgert the wealthy Chicago sausage maker serving a life term for the murder of his wife was found dead in his cell today An inquest will determine if suicide or heart disease caused death The sensational trial drew intense public attention in the state Luetgert was convicted on bones and two rings as alleged evidence of his crime including cooking his wife in a vat
A Fireman Married at West Butler Street Home
The Casper A. Smith residence on West Butler street hosted a pretty wedding Wednesday. Bride Miss Henrietta Smith and groom Mr. E. L. Tehney, a well known Pennsylvania fireman, exchanged vows. They left for Chicago and Milwaukee for a two to three week trip before returning.
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Casper A. Smith
West Butler Street
Henrietta Smith
E. L. Tehney
Pennsylvania
Tenney
Chicago
Milwaukee
Captain Dreyfus Ill With Fever in Paris
Captain Dreyfus is reported ill with fever in Paris with his condition described as serious according to the Petit Journal dated July 26.
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Paris
The
Petit Journal
President McKinley departs Washington for Lake Champlain
President McKinley and his party left Washington aboard the Pennsylvania for a trip toward Lake Champlain. The voyage marks a planned tour with no stated stops or incidents, reflecting ongoing presidential travel.
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Washington
McKinley
Washingtos Gee
Pennsylvania
Lake Champlain
Judge Chambers Talks on Samoa Leave Arrival in San Francisco
Chief Justice W. T. Chambers of Samoa arrived on the Moana with his family for a four month leave. He said his U S business may keep him away from Apia and could not assure a return. He noted Samoa is quiet but future developments are unknown. The present arrangement abolishes the office of king, a point Matoafa and Malicton appear satisfied with.
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Chambers
Washington
Supreme Court
Tuduta
Sapotulifia
Laniti
Safune
Mataafa
Malietoa
Mutinum Point
Safata
Taami
Lanaii
Lanati
Samoa
United States
San Francisco
W. T. Chambers
Moana
Apia
Matanfa
Malicton
Mauna Loa Eruption Rages as Lava Flows Dominate Craters
Honolulu and San Francisco report Mauna Loa in full eruption with lava pouring from multiple craters. Vessels suffer dense smoke and navigators face delays as Kilnua shows signs of active eruption. Frank Davey and party describe the ascent to the summit while J. S. Pratt survives a perilous night amid cooling lava flows and rising fumes.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Mauna Loa
Humnula
Hilo
Hawaii
Kilnua
Frank Davey
Davey
J. S. Pratt
Girl injures after bicycle crash on West Berry street
Helen Colerick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Colerick, was badly hurt when her bicycle collided with a delivery wagon on West Berry street. The rear wheel passed over her side, but a physician reported no fractures and no serious internal injuries. She is resting at home and expected to recover without complications.
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Auditoriam
O. J. Moyer & Son
Christ
Mount of
Franshguration
Hinners & Albertsen
Pekin
Cecelia Heche
Anna Dreibelbiss
Christena Beckstein
Lena Fissel
Eliza Kettler
Julia Mayer
Emma Wnille
Amelia Trenkley
Louisa Vollmer
Andrew Vogely
Gottlebb Haller
Anna Maria Ayster
Rudolph Boerger
Henry Tons
George Beach
George Hill
Helen Colerick
Henry Colerick
West Berry Street
Ian
Charles H. Buck
G. Su, Greenawalt
Frank Bogash's Speed Race at Cleve land
Frank Bogash steered Searchlight and Anaconda to victories at Cleve land Friday afternoon. In heat one Anaconda won with Bogash second as Searchlight lagged. Heat two timed 2 03 14 saw Searchlight first with Bogash second and Anaconda third. In heat three Searchlight led with Anaconda second and Bogash fourth after Directly in the field.
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Frank Bogash
Searchlight
Anaconda
Cleveland
Bogash
Chehalis
Direcly
Fort Wayne
Notables Sail From Liverpool On Campania Steamer
United States Senator Edward C. Wolcott of Colorado Israel Zangwill critic and jockey Ted Sloan sail for New York today aboard the Cunard steamer Campania. Born this morning to Mr and Mrs Clem Schele of 81 Elmwood Avenue a son.
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Liverpool
United States
Edward C. Wolcott
Colorado
Israel Zangwill
Ted Sloan
New York
Cunard Line
Campania
Clem Schele
Elmwood Avernue
Barney O'Connors Speedy Trotter Wins Grand Rapids Race
Barney O'Connors speedy trotter won the 2:30 trot at Grand Rapids capturing heats five through seven. His fastest mile time was credited at 2:20.
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Barney O’connor
Grand Rapids
Common Reasons Why Hatching Fails in Poultry
A poultry note explains how bad management leads to low hatch rates. Overfeeding and insufficient exercise fattening hens reduce fertility, while high-pressure methods and crowding reduce chick viability. Proper cockerel ratios and careful selection of pullets, plus avoiding immature birds, improve hatch success and flock health.
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Plymouth Rocks
Theockerel
Breeders Aim for Higher Egg Output Through Pure Lines
A Maine Farmer note argues poultry breeders should focus on production per hen, predicting future merit based on yearly egg totals. It highlights 180 eggs in 30 days as a benchmark and stresses keeping precise records to ensure profitability while prioritizing output over fancy markings.
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Maine
Proper Poultry Stunning Shown In Illustrations
Instructions describe how to kill a fowl by cutting the artery behind the throat as shown in a poultry illustration. The guide notes the artery runs across the back of the throat and advises a precise cross cut with a sharp knife to sever it at a marked point.
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Hiwstrator
Sunflowers for Sunlit Poultry Yards
Russian sunflowers can aid chicken yards as ornament and feed. Plant in shaded spots or pots, transplant in small groups, protected by wire netting. Hens fertilize and cultivate. once seeds ripen, cut plants and let fowl enjoy the seeds, a top food for laying hens.
Alfred Hattersley and Hons awarded hospital steam fit contract
Alfred Hattersley and Hons win the contract for steam fitting in the new addition to St. Joseph hospital while Martin Noll is set to handle the plumbing work.
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Alfred Hattersley & Hons
St. Joseph Hospital
Martin Noll
Accidents Reported Across Harvest Day
A harvest field mishap injures farmer John Springer when his mower hits a stump causing a rollover and entanglement with lines as horses bolt across the field. His family arrives to help and a physician treats internal injuries and bruises. Also, several other Friday incidents include arm fractures to Nora Bode and Louisa Immel, a bruised knee to mail carrier W G Stahl, and a dairy wife burned by an exploding object on Liberty Mills road.
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John Springer
Leo Road
Mr. Springer
Nora
Frank Bode
Force Street
Dr. Kesler
Louisa Immel
East Washington Street
Dr. Myers
W. G. Stahl
South Lafayette Street
Stahl
Calhoun Street
Mr. Stahl
Liberty Mills
Maury
Sale of Personal Property in Voltz Estate
Public auction of the Christian Voltz estate will be held at the late residence in Lafayette township on August 10, 1899. Items include horses cattle farm implements hay grain wagons buggy hogs and household furniture. Auction starts at 10 a m with cash for under five dollars and a nine month credit for larger sums with note bearing six percent interest and surety.
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Christian Voltz
Lafayette Township
Lafayette
Pleasant Townships
Five Points
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