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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1911

Page

3

Andrews fire destruction prompts rebuild plans in Andrews

Residents of Andrews Indiana plan rebuilding after a mysterious fire gutted part of the business section last Tuesday. A meeting is expected soon to discuss three new structures with lodge quarters on the second floor and fronts aligned for a uniform streetscape. The north wall of the Andrews-Pallas township building weakened by heat necessitates rebuilding before snow.

William Schinkel Masonic Lodge Mary Clawson Joseph Baker Andrews-Pallas Township

Annual Lagrange County Picnic at Mongo

The annual picnic for soldiers and citizens in George Smith grove at Monge, Lagrange County, will be held Saturday September 2. Speakers include Senator Stephen A Powers Judge Otis L Ballou and John D Voltz. Activities feature recitations music foot races a boat race tug of war baseball and a Knights of Pythias hall dance.

Jamestown Flint Mongo Middlebury Knights of Pythias Hall Herman Haskins A. Bartholomew A. M. Keefer

Whitley County Old Settlers Hold Ninth Annual Reunion

Columbia City Indiana August 17 the ninth annual reunion of Whitley county old settlers opened with a morning band concert on the courthouse lawn. attendees registered for prizes and viewed the relic room as the program moved from prayers and songs to an address by D V Whitsteather and a local history summary by S P Kaler. afternoon speakers included Judges Walter Qids and R K Erwin with prize presentations to the county’s oldest residents. car parade entertained visitors and evenings features a carnival and band concert drawing large crowds.

Columbia City Ind Whitley County D. V. Whitsteather S. P. Kaler Walter Qids R. K. Erwin Fort Wayne Walpole Kaler United Bands Larwill Laud Carnival

Tragedy in Fraser River Drowning Claims Columbia Man

Relatives in Columbia City Indiana mourn the drowning death of Bout C Adams in the Fraser River British Columbia after his canoe overturned. News of the accident has been scarce and families wait for word on whether others survived as the search continues. Charles Adams travels from Chicago to Canada seeking details while a letter from the deceased arrived home weeks late.

Columbia City Ind C. Adams Fraser River British Columbia J. W. Adama Donald Albert Jennison Crawfordsville Charles Adams Chicago Adams Edmonton Alberta

Couple Drowns Together at New Lake

In Columbia City Indiana August 22 Earl Deeter 26 and his wife Golden Gard Deeter 27 were found drowned in New Lake after a trip to collect water lilies. Authorities believe a self inflicted tragedy given their poor health and separation. They leave a three year old son.

Columbia City Ind Etna Township Earl Deeter Golden Gard New Lake Deeter Frank Glass

Eagles Picnic Draws 1000 At Driving Park Event

The local Eagles lodge held its annual Picnic at Driving Park with over one thousand members and guests from towns such as Logansport Fostoria Huntington City Connersville Bar ree Montpelier Wabash Peru Bluffton Marion Columbia City Richmond Lima Delphos and Van Wert. Attendees enjoyed athletic events including a baseball game against a Huntington team won by Ita 4ia sack rave potation races and pole vaulting along with brass band music from visiting delegations.

Lodge of Eagles Funtington Quaker City Ounel Huntington Hartford City Roval Lodge Logansport Fostria Connersville Barrett Montpelier Wabash Peru Bluffton Marion Columbia City Richmond Lima Delphos Ohio van Wert

Firemen Hold Picnic at Lewis Johnson Woods Bluffton Ind

Bluffton firemen held their annual picnic Sunday in Lewis Johnson woods west of town. It was an all day event with multiple contests and small prizes. Howard Stout dominated events winning best individual record and top prizes in several contests.

Harry Stout Harry Howard Stout Erman Mentzac Bert Fasson George Sickler Erman Mentzer Howard Stor Harry Chambers

City employee injured in Bluffton fall from boilers

Isaac Peters of Bluffton aged about fifty and a city waterworks employee was seriously injured when his ladder slipped on the boiler top. He fell eight or ten feet landing on his head and shoulder, with a deep cut behind the left ear, dislocated left shoulder, and a double fracture. He vomited blood and may have internal injuries after a nosebleed.

Isaac Peters Bluffton Ind City J. W. McKinney

Fall celebration set for Wolf Lake hinges on county interest

Wolf Lake Indiana residents plan for the annual fall celebration next Thursday known as Onion Day. The event gathers countywide attention with two bands, ball games, races and athletic contests promised to entertain the crowd.

Wolf Lake Ind

Endallville Event At Womans Christian Assembly

End of snippet notes an event in Endicott Ind where the Woman's Christian organization convenes on a summer date. Readable fragments indicate a local church gathering with community participation and possible speakers.

Endallville, Ind the Woman's Christian

Unconscious after buggy accident near Lancaster

John Branyan of near Lancaster was thrown from a buggy when his horse balked and shied onto a road embankment in Huntington Indiana. He lay unconscious for about a half hour with wounds on the head and body while a doctor treated him at home and he slowly regained awareness.

Huntington Ind John Pbranyan Lancaster John Campbell George Plasterer Branyan

Drove off bridge after river rescue near Lagro road

Ulisses Ethel Bishop Ethel Easterbrook and Wilbur Schlemmer escaped serious injury when their car plunged off a bridge on the Lagro road while returning from Wilson's bluff where the bodies of James Custer and John Heaton had been recovered from the Wabash river. The auto was badly wrecked and all were bruised but unharmed, returning to Wabash by car.

Wabash, Ind Wilson's Bluff James Custer John Heaton Wabash River Ulisses Ethel Bishop Ethel Easterbrook Wilbur Schlemmer Lagro Road Schlemmer Custers

Sold rotten eggs in Wabash case filed against seller

The first affidavit from Pure Food Inspector Tucker in Wabash Indiana alleges George Stone sold nine dozen eggs to Dan Wendel that were bad and violated Indianapolis pure food regulations. The case before Justice Buffington will be heard soon with merchants and customers watching the outcome.

Wabash Ind Pure Food Tucker George Stone Dan Wendel East End Pure Food Department Indianapolis Justice of the Peace Buffington

Rider Injured After Sitting On Rail Track

Goshen Indiana August 19 Jesse Speaker 18 of Coldwater Michigan was seated between two boxcars on a switch near the Sanders Egbert lumber yards when a switching freight knocked his coat and dragged him along the track. He suffered a badly bruised back and a deep gash from the spine downward six inches.

Goshen Ind Jesse Speaker Coldwater Mich Lake Shore Sanders-Egbert

Reunion at Auburn marks 49th Indiana regiment muster

Auburn Indiana August 19 The twenty ninth annual reunion of the eighty eighth Indiana Volunteer regiment will be held at the Coliseum in Auburn on August 29 Nearly all surviving members are expected to attend The date also marks the forty ninth anniversary of the regiment's mustering into service.

Auburn Ind Wighty Eighth Indiana Volunteer Regiment

Well known Ossian farmer Christian Schultz dies

Ossian Indiana August 22 Christian Schultz a well to do and highly respected farmer died at his home Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock from complications of asthma and pneumonia He had been in feeble health for some time and his death came as a shock to many relatives and friends in the community.

Ossian Ind Christian Schultz

Arm Broken By Throw In Factory Baseball Game

Kendallville Indiana August 22 In a game between the McCray factory office employees and the shop teams at Waterhouse Park Vincent Steckley a former player sustained a double fracture of the arm when a throw from the outfield went awry during Saturday afternoon play.

Kendallville Ind McCray Waterhouse Park Vincent Steckley Ithe

Four Boys Narrowly Escaped Interurban Collision

In Van Wert on East Main street four local boys aged 4 to 14 played with a homemade car on the tracks. An eastbound Ohio Electric interurban car sounded its signal and braked hard, its pilot sweeping beneath the children. Forest Maxon was thrown and injured. the others escaped with minor scratches as a physician treated the injured boy.

van Wert Forest Tom Maxon John Ickering Ervin Miller Ohio Electric East Main Street Forest Maxon

Burglar Steals Watch and Trousers in Decatur

Charley Elzey shoe dealer of Decatur Indiana reports a nighttime burglary. A thief entered by removing a south side screen and took ten cents in cash and a gold watch after rifling Elzeys trousers left on a clothes rack. The missing items were found later in the kitchen.

Decatur Ind Charley Elzey Charles Elzes

Rough on Rats in Jay County Championship Tale

Rough on Rats resident N. Lindley of Madison township boasted a yearly total of 1 047 rats killed by late August, after starting extermination in January and tallying 500 slain in a single day during floor renovations. He aims to surpass the county record for 1911.

Drowned in Wabash River near Lagro

John Heaton and James Custer two prominent Lagro area farmers drowned in the Wabash River two miles west of Lagro yesterday afternoon while seining for fish. A gang of threshers witnessed the accident as the seine was drawn into a deep hole and only the two men failed to escape. Local residents hurried to the scene to aid in recovery after the bodies were found.

Lagro Ind John Heaton James Custer Wabash River Here Heaton Custer Wilson's Bluff Coster

Lightning Strikes Injures Charles Tufts Near Andrews

Charles Tufts of near Andrews Ind was struck by lightning and knocked from his back porch. He fell on concrete steps sustaining injuries to his left ankle thigh side and shoulder with the left arm and shoulder badly damaged and still confined to his home. The shoulder was partly out of joint with torn ligaments and will require a long healing period.

Fourth Battle Reunion in Marion Sep 20 at Soldiers' Home

The Chickamauga Battle association holds its fourth annual reunion September 20 in Stinson Memorial hall at the Marion Soldiers' home. Governor Steele and association officers are preparing the program and aim to make this the most successful gathering yet.

Marion Ind Chickamauga Battle Association Stinson Memorial Hall Steele

New Lodge Organizes in Auburn With Woodmen of the World

Auburn Ind Aug 22 a new fraternal organization was launched in this city Sunday with twenty charter members forming a local Woodmen of the World order. Officers for the first year were Consul Commander G A McClure clerk Fred L Manson banker H C Snyder advisor T T D Cool escort Oscar Hite watchman C Rainier outer sentinel S Craig manager for three years Fl Rainier and manager for one year A G Thomas.

Auburn Ind the Woodmen of the World Fort Wayne G. A. McClure Fred FL Manson H. C.snyder T. T D. Cool Oscar Hite C. Rainier Outer Sentinel S Craig Fl Rainier A. G. Thomas

Jay County Teachers Institute Set for September

Jay County Superintendent W BR Armstrong mails notices to all teachers and other interested in public schools about the Jay County Teachers Institute to be held in the high school assembly room of the Judge Haynes building during the week of September 4 to 8.

Portland Ind W. BR. Armstrong Jay County Teachers’ Institute Judge Haynes

Somnambulist Falls in Stairway Accident

Huntington Indiana August 22 Jacob Klepser aged seventy one Lancaster township resident walked in his sleep and fell down the stairs breaking both bones in his right arm near the wrist and likely internal injuries feared. He was in great pain and unconscious when found by his wife after waking from the crash.

Huntington Ind Jacob Klepser Lancaster Township Klepser

Died at Prayer Meeting in Liberty Township Indiana

Joseph Thrailkill, a prominent local citizen, died at Liberty Union church during a prayer meeting last night after suffering a heart attack. He had been in fair health recently and attended the service with Forest Pribble and Dora Ware.

Bhiffton Ind Liberty Union Church Liberty Township Joseph Thrailkill Thrailkill Forest Pribble Dora Ware

Warren Fair Must Clean Up Sanitary Grounds

Huntington Ind Aug 19 Dr C W Fry Huntington county health commissioner demanded the Warren Fair association improve sanitary conditions or face prosecution. He cited filthy arrangements and uncooked proximity to eating halls, noting a similar order last year. He planned to inspect the grounds today to ensure compliance.

Huntington Ind C. W. Fry Huntington County Warren Fair Association

Stockholders Hold Session at Winona Assembly Meeting

Warsaw Indiana August 19 stockholders of Winona Assembly met at Winona Lake for an annual gathering. The session was well attended and highly enthusiastic. Many important matters were discussed and actions taken on some items of general interest, though not yet made public.

Warsaw Ind Stockholders of Winona Assembly Winona Lake

Aged Kendallville Resident Joseph Becker Dies

Kendallville Indiana August 22. Joseph Becker aged 76 one of the oldest residents died at his daughter Mrs Joseph Webber home yesterday afternoon at 1 o clock after an illness of two weeks. He had long been in poor health and his frail constitution could not endure a sudden old age illness.

Kendallville Ind Joseph Becker Joseph Webber

Injured Saw Worker Receives Severe Injuries in Accident

Samuel McCartney, a rip saw operator at McCray's in Kendalsville Indiana, was struck by a kicked board while cutting ice slats. The board hit his abdomen and then his left arm near the wrist, breaking the bone and causing a painful, lengthy recovery.

Kendalsville Ind Samuel McCartney McCray’s McCartney

Institute plans set for Whitley County Teachers

Supt. A R Fleck says the Whitley County Teachers Institute is ready for a five day event at the Columbia City high school assembly room from September 4. The program appears to promise one of the most interesting institutes in the county.

Columbia City Ind Whitley County Teachers Institute A. R. Fleck Columbia City High School

Warsaw Doctor Hurt in Street Car Accident

Warsaw Indiana August 18 Dr Anna Millice of this city sustained serious injuries when stepping from a street car near her Market street home after a Winona Lake outing. She fell and struck her face on the pavement causing facial cuts and fractures to the shoulder bone and right wrist plus heavy bruising to the shoulders.

Warsaw Ind Anna Millice Multe Market Street

Drowns at Silver Lake in Indiana tragedy

Ira Crowl aged 34 of Warsaw drowned at Silver Lake yesterday afternoon shortly after 6. He was diving from the pier with friends when cramps are believed to have overcome him. The coroner left for the scene. no details reached Warsaw yet. Crowl leaves a wife and two children.

Warsaw Ind Ira Crowl Silver Lake Crowl

Falls on Cement Walk Injures Local Boy

Aubrey Barger seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Edward Barger of Laud fell from a wood shed yesterday forenoon about ten feet and struck his head on a cement sidewalk. Dr S S R White was summoned and the lad is conscious but the seriousness of possible skull fracture is feared.

Columbia City Ind Aubrey Barger Edward Barger Laud S&s. R. White

Lightning Strikes Montpelier Home Wounding Woman

On a Monday afternoon a lightning bolt hit the McReynolds farm home two and a half miles north of Montpelier Indiana, striking Mrs. John Maynard near the chimney. She was rendered unconscious for hours and is reported in critical condition as a physician is helping at her bedside.

Montpelier Ind John Maynard McReynolds

Bluffton Baker Receives $15000 Injury Settlement

Fred A. Parkhurst of Bluffton Indiana, injured with a broken back in the Kingsland wreck of September 21 1910, has been paid a full settlement of $15000 by the Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction company.

Bluffton Ind Fred A. Parkhurst Kingsland Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Company

Ossian Resident Recalls Daring Horse Incident

Ossian Ind August 19 Ceph Caston a well known Ossian citizen faced a frightening moment yesterday when driving a horse named Reynolds near Mile Ditch just south of town. The alert rider managed to control the frightened animal and escaped injury.

Ossian, Ind Ceph Caston Ossian Bok Lo Reynolds Ouito Mile Ditch

118th Indiana Regiment Holds Reunion in Wabash

More than fifty survivors gathered in Wabash Indiana for the 118th Indiana regiment reunion described as a likeable family gathering. Veterans came with families and enjoyed a large feast. Next year the reunion will be at Peru’s Dr Ward home.

Wabash, Ind 118Th Indiana Regiment Ward Peru

Marriage at Catholic Church in Auburn Indiana

Henry Blaisins of Garrett and Miss Grace Crothers of Auburn were united in marriage at St. Cathol ic church by Father Angr mier. After the ceremony the couple dined at the bride’s parents home, Mr and Mrs L B Crothers, with thirty guests present.

Auburn Ind Henry Blaisins Garrett Grace Crothers Oni Catholc Angrmier L.B. Crothers

Pearl Found in Wabash River Worth Several Hundred Dollars

Montpelier Ind Aug 18 Pete Stout of Montpelier found a rare pearl about a quarter of an inch in diameter in the Wabash River just west of Newville. He has refused all offers, valuing the stone at several hundred dollars and awaiting a suitable buyer.

Montpelier Ind Wabash River Pete Stout Stout Newville

Crossing Victim Suffers Injuries Near Wawaka

Kendallville Indiana August 18 S Con rad a farmer near Wawaka was struck by the Kendallville Goshen Lake Shore train last Monday evening. He sustained a badly bruised hip fractures in several ribs and was reported to be in great pain but recovery hopes now exist.

Kendallville Ind

Bluffton Man Faces Adulterated Food Charge

An affidavit filed in Squire Rinehart's court charges Rockford merchant D. E. Robinson with selling adulterated foodstuffs. The document alleges Robinson sold Minton of Lancaster Huntington County one hundred six and one half dozen rotten eggs on August.

Warsaw Sheriff Returns With Horse Thief

Sheriff Charles Kintzell of Warsaw Indiana brought Edward Scott a colored man jailed in Chicago for driving a stolen rig Tuesday. The owner Mr Mallen of Syracuse identifies the horse and buggy as his property stolen days ago and it is being shipped to him.

Warsaw Ind Charles Kintzell Chicago Edward Scott Mallen Syracuse

Powder Explosion Injures Auburn Boy

Forest Robbins six year old son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Robbins of Auburn was badly burned by a gun powder explosion while he tested it alone. Doctors fear eye damage and recommended confinement in a dark room.

Auburn Ind Forest Hugh Robbins

Balloon tragedy shocks large Marion crowd at Goldthwaite Park

Thousands of spectators in Marion Indiana watched in horror as a balloon tragedy unfolded at Goldthwaite Park on a Sunday evening. The victim, not identified in the fragment, appeared amid chaotic scenes as emergency crews responded to the incident.

Marion Ind

New Factory Planned for Warsaw City

Warsaw Indiana August 22 Citizens celebrate a deal with Hugo Manufacturing Company of Chicago to locate a new factory here and begin operations soon strengthening local industry and employment prospects.

Warsaw Ind Hugo ‘Manufacturing Company Chicago

Big Four Railway to Build New Freight Depot in Warsaw

Warsaw officials report Big Four Railway plans a new freight depot in the city. General Superintendent Blizzard and other high officials were in town, with officials saying the project is almost certain based on a road map and discussions held yesterday afternoon.

Warsaw Ind Big Four Railway Company Blizzard

Jaw Broken by Ball in Monroeville Game

Ed Bowman of Decatur Indiana suffered a severe jaw fracture and tooth loss after a mis judged fast pitch struck him in the lower jaw during a game at Monroeville. He was taken to Decatur for dental treatment.

Decatur Ind Ed Bowman Monroeville Bowman

First depositor opens Bluffton postal savings bank

Bluffton Ind Aug 21 The ap postal savings bank opened for business at 7 o clock Saturday morning. The first depositor was former Postmaster J R Spivey who placed a sum on deposit with Banker How ard Skiles. Deposits came in very slowly and Spivey was the only person who made any effort to open the first account.

Bullet Grazes Nose In Huntington Street Work

Huntington Ind Aug 21 John Espich Keefer Bailey employee helping grade Diamond street had a narrow escape Saturday around two when a gun fired playfully by Master Fred Starbuck and a boy Pontius grazed his nose burning and drawing blood in a near fatal accident.

Huntington Ind John Espich Keefer & Bailey Diamond Street Fred Starbuck Pontius

Oldest Pioneer Timothy Gaby Dies in Noble County

Timothy Gaby, aged ninety two and Noble County's oldest resident, died after a brief illness at his home north of Brimfield. He built the first log cabin in Albion’s Brimfield area and led an active pioneer life. He passed away at four this morning.

Albion Ind Timothy Gaby Brimfield Gaby Noble County

Auburn Boy Hurt When Wagon Passes Over Him

Lloyd Miller thirteen, son of James Miller of three miles south of Auburn Indiana was seriously injured when a heavily loaded wagon passed over his body at the Wyatt cider mill. Three ribs on his right side were broken and he will be laid up for some time.

Auburn Ind Lloyd Miller James Miller Wyatt Cider Mill

Columbia City Chosen as Next Indiana Regiment Reunion Site

Columbia City Indiana was selected as the 160th Indiana Regiment reunion venue at Huntington. Local members who promoted the bid are upbeat about the outcome and proud of their efforts to secure the gathering.

Columbia City Ind 160Th Indiana Huntington

Rifle practice at range near Columbia City yields scores

Twenty members of Company G fired at 290 306 and 500 yard targets Sunday west of Columbia City Indiana. Several good scores were posted and practice will continue for two more Sundays with medals and badges awarded at contest end.

Columbia City Ind

Pioneer farmer Daniel Evans dies at 74 in Indiana

Daniel Evans of Richland township Columbia City Indiana died at his home at 6 yesterday morning after a year of kidney trouble. The Civil War veteran is survived by his wife and five children.

Columbia City Ind Daniel Evans Richland Township

Little Riders Arrive in Kendallville on Coast-to-Coast Trip

Louis and Temple Abernathy, the young riders on a coast to coast journey, reached Kendallville Indiana on August 18. Residents gave a warm welcome and the boys filed their daily report before resting for the long ride ahead.

Kendallville Ind Louis and Temple Abernathy

County Officer H S Bortner Dies in Albion

Noble county surveyor H S Bortner, a prominent Albion resident, died at his home at noon aged 69 after four months of heart trouble. He had shown little prior illness until recent weeks.

Albion Ind H. S. Bortner Noble County

Water buffaloes blindfolded to protect irrigation pumps

The report notes water buffaloes used to power irrigation wheels are blindfolded to prevent chaos and protect the machines during water raising operations. The detail reflects old farming practices and concerns about equipment safety.

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Andrews Lagrange County Monge Whitley ‘County Indiana Mr. and Mrs. Earl Deeter Driving Park Bluffton Blaze Browning Inspector JAY County Institute Somnambulist Falls Warren Fair Lad Little Riders Report
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