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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1912
Page
10
City officials debated selling the municipal electric plant, delaying ad sale ads until the November 5 vote if possible. The board of appraisers valued the plant at 77 152.52, citing franchise rights, making bids unlikely below appraisal value. The council hoped to seek bids only if the plant could be sold at or above that figure.
Rowaven Indiana reports Aug 1 social and guest visits in New Haven with numerous names and families visiting at Wayne, Fark Wayne, and Cedar Point events. The piece lists guests including Ed Warp, Mrs Fred Kuhlinger, George Killworthe, Mrs Hy Schaelher, Mr Wade of Sort Waynes, and many others, noting hospitalities, travels, and weekly gatherings. It mentions visiting editor Tharwing and Mrs Fred Taiphty at the St. Toe News, with a travel group to Cedar Point and a long roster of attendees from Wayne and surrounding towns. The summary records multiple households, tours, and exchanges, reflecting a busy regional social scene.
A late summer storm disrupted Sheldon with reports of injuries and scattered damage. Residents gathered for warnings and a public gathering to discuss the event. Local families including Mr and Mrs Hay Scott and Mr and Mrs Laid Melon were noted among visitors from Fort Wayne.
A meeting with the Avilla union board and citizens discussed installing an electric plant. Proposals include funding via a stock company with town retaining control, potential bonds, and a 24x90 foot engine building. Attorney Carvet to report in four days on feasibility and costs to light streets and commerce.
A farmer, Moi Weert aged 20, was fatally injured in a plow accident on a Thursday near Livnntow Hip. Surgeons attempted an operation but he died shortly after. He leaves a widow and several children and is mourned by relatives in the community.
The piece lists numerous people connected to Andrews, detailing visits, family ties, and social events. It mentions towns, kin, and a mix of names such as Mira, Williams, Wright, Dawson, Lang, and Camp, noting visits, relocations, and arrangements across weeks and days.
A lightning bolt struck the Huntington area causing a fire that damaged the Weatherboarding and upper story rooms of the Stelli residence. Firefighters extinguished the blaze as the storm knocked out a city light and damaged lines. Neighbors reported debris and plaster scattered across the yard while interior rooms suffered breakage and smoke damage.
Antwerp August reports show residents James Beaton and family visiting EW Coons kinship networks, while Orley Souter from Wearburny spends Finchlife at Win Nyjaw. Obituary notes mark the death of Allen Doetor from fever aged under 70, with burial at Munkennge cemetery and interment details.
A report notes Ted Aug 29 Rev ching Rowlarmel, a native of Wintley, who has served in the Boptiet ministry for the panthtern yearn. He was trained at the patterate of Sevitiney Mired Thipriss church at firand Rapida and will enter the evangelistic field.
Mira Mary Mougherman, age 107 and resident of Angolan, attended Steuben County’s forty second annual reunion in Akin city. She spun a yarn on her hundredth birthday and noted by hundreds of friends. The event drew large crowds, with morning services at the Methodist church and an afternoon courthouse gathering.
Readers are shown a garbled summary of residents and events across Monroville and Anovmeville. The text lists multiple people such as George Walwehindt and Mrs Wright, rumors of conventions, marriages, travels, and visits, with references to Michigan, Ohio, and Fort Mice. The piece reads as a compilation of social exchanges and local persons, missing clear dates or outcomes.
In Audives Aug 2 an obituary notes the death of Samsel M. Bronidon a well known resident. Trustees of the township held a meeting to fill his vacant post and name Frank J. Wis as successor after the late official’s passing.
Lewin, an 11 year old, entered a barnyard and found a bull injured or enraged. The bull charged and Lewin attempted to defend himself with a pitch fork. The animal gored him and the boy died before help could reach him. No eye witnesses. body found by family members after alarm was raised.
A fragmented Auburn news item lists Henry de thy of Spencerville on business, travels to Lake George, and various residents visiting relatives, with notes on outings, returns from trips, and local social movements. The garbled text mentions multiple names, places, and minor events, painting a snapshot of community chatter from the era.
Montpelier, Del and nearby areas see a flurry of assignments as Ange Ofanttenver Weaver leaves for a six week stint. Individuals including W G Mellor, Shag WHE, and others shift roles or travel, with some headed to Cleveland. The report notes property care and a temporary focus on company duties, hinting at changes across local business and convention circles.
A headless body was discovered along railway tracks near Pore. Authorities believe the victim was killed elsewhere and transported to the scene. The trunk contained no immediate identification, but a membership card and some jewelry were found suggesting a possible motive involving money. The body was taken to a local hospital for autopsy and notification of next of kin.
Miss Mabel Moros arrived in Decatur for a stint with Ms and Sus, while Miss Ulanelle AeCrore will arrive from Angola Thursday after college studies. Numerous visitors and relatives are noted, with travel plans to Taleds Ohio, Lincoln, Fort Wayne, and Europe hinted, alongside local social engagements and family gatherings.
Fragmented text references a political convention between Noble and WitAY OUNEIER to nominate a candidate. Mentions a semi-vention, a meeting at Lake Auguat, and various names including Martin, J. Traller, and Col Cities citizenry. Details are garbled but indicate an event planning context.
The Democratic district meeting nominated Glenn Van Auken of Angola as the party candidate for Joint Senator. He secured all but four votes. the dissenters backed Mr Grubs. Van Auken is a Delalb-Brouben court official and Indiana National Guard member, and the district leans Republican. The Auburn meeting president presided as resolutions were adopted.
Spencerville Indiana August 19 residents share extended family visits and travel notes. The column lists arrivals and departures from town including relatives visiting from Toledo Fort Wayne and Michigan with many names and brief business and social updates.
Fragmentary report notes plans to enlarge yards at Togemaport with a permit and company fate unclear. It mentions a bank, improvements, and new rake built, with funds to be expended.
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