Striking Lightning Case Stirs Indiana Town
In Grant County Indiana a girl named Alan Ewma Bhedleman was knocked unconscious when lightning struck her father's house two weeks earlier. She recovered from the shock, but during recent electric storms she suffers epileptic fits and feverish insanity, though doctors see no factual basis for the illness. The piece notes storm-related mental disturbance but finds no confirmed cause.
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Afariom
Ind
Grant County
Medina! Society
Alan Ewma Bhedleman
Passei Ager
Mario Sisce
Steetoman
Tamperiny
Rig Shortages in SheluLy Aug 27
Fragmented readable text shows a report on rig shortages and investigations. Experts’ report cites a figure of 104 to be published. Mentions of agencies, managers, and local officials appear amidst unclear names and roles. Further lines reference distribution in Whevattoa and September events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkelbyyilig
Eve Lee Wort
oMlebiw
Marvel
Huey Commiemoneee
M. Try
Wanager
Dancevaty
Adam A. Gleting
Amon
Dunn
Comiuitasianiers
Gaynor
Muita
Girl Driver Tackles Wolf With Help From Nearby Crowd
A woman driving near a village road encounters a wolf in distress. Neighbors, including a man named Michaels, intervene as the animal struggles near a doorway. The crowd works to subdue the wolf and remove it from the area.
Girl Dies in Agony After Wheelie Incident
Portland Twi reports a tragic accident near the Gutto dun Wheelie of the world’s tide county. A bar scene at a diner ended in a fatal event with a depinae in comNt a cin. A young girl remains missing after the incident.
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Portland
Twi
Tide County
Boiler explosion kills engineer near Geneva
In Porthond on August 27 Versina Finlehone, engineer, died Saturday afternoon when a boiler exploded at Drew's sawmill near Geneva. He leaves a widow and two children. Drew's son was injured along with six others.
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Porthond
Tad
Versina Finlehone
Ay Drew
Geneva
Cnildren
Wilt Wraekel
Assault on Mail Carrier Reported in Bank Bend
A mail carrier was reportedly assaulted in Bank Bend, Indy. Local authorities are reviewing fragments of the incident, with initial notes indicating the suspect fled toward a nearby street. No further details on injuries or suspect description are available at this time.
Attackers Arrest Amid Midday Chaos
A probe notes an incident on a Friday involving deputies and a marshal detaining a suspect named Vondoul after a disturbance at Jatil Genley. The record references a sentence about penalties and a large fledgling scene, with unclear details and potential mistranscriptions.
Mystery of Hidden Money Prompts Wells County Inquiry
Mrs. Estel of South Frankfort Michigan writes Wells County Recorder John Mion revealing a secret cave near the Helm farm where 198,000 was buried by a miser named Helm. The daughter learned the secret on her deathbed and a distant relative, George Helm, is said to search Wells County for the buried sum.
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Bumten
Ind
Sarah Matel
Bouth
Frankfout
Mich
John Mion
Wells Comity
Naling
Helm
Estel
George Helm
Cor Wells County
Estels
Murray
Wells County
Woo
War
Min
Taem
Muntay
Ol Holm
Church Abandoned After Dismissal Of Builder
John Owens of Louisville, a collector for the new Methodist church, was dismissed by the church building committee for alleged delays in completing the structure. The project faced a shortfall of about 84,000 with costs near 89,107 and ongoing bids to finish the building. Several local merchants and pastors associated with the church are named, with plans to vacate the site and hold services.
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Anderson
John Owens
Louisville
Wis Cily
Owens
A. A. Linn
Chaves Hynes
AL Tevielle
Mieler
Tapert
Welsh
Binger
T AL Keng
Tinks MW
Wseerels
Tor
Birkefund
W. Benet
Murder tale hints at town tragedy and hidden motives
An OCR damaged fragment recounts a violent incident and a suspect in a mining area. It mentions a victim named Robinson and a suspect with ties to a mine. The text references calls for vengeance, police involvement, and a burial in a local cemetery. It is a period newspaper snippet with unclear dates and many garbled names.
Unclear historical note from Washington and Hing Mle area
fragments describe a scene at Odd Bellows' plenary landaia with ten persons present. mentions dying condition and a tense moment. Not enough readable proper names or concrete facts to determine a full news item.
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Washington
Aus
Landaia
Violent poisoning scene shocks town as victims fall
The report describes a mass poisoning where many victims suffered intensely as people collapsed suddenly. The scene shifted from merriment to agony, with men and women rushing for physicians while authorities investigated. It was found tainted cream had been stored in tanks, causing severe illness among those who consumed it.
Mystery Mustard Diet Tragedy Claims Radher Girl
Flotn Ind Aug 28 Miss Eile Jornur fourteen of Radher village near here died after eating a pint of prepared mustard. Her appetite for the condiment led to the fatal outcome as her parents had cautioned her.
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Flotn
Ind
Eile Jornur
Radher
Divorcement suit over alleged cruelty in Logansport
Mrs Esther McManaway sues Warren McManaway alleging cruel treatment and throat being cut. says separated six months, recently shared guardianship of their child who died reportedly from neglect. District attorney examines death and may exhume body. she claims his abuse included striking and slapping. Battery records filed, case not yet disposed.
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Logansport
Ind
Esther McManaway
Warren McManaway
McMnaneway
Flint
Shy Vly
Dorotiar Ballard
McB Mannqwiy
Ale
Boy Hunter Seeks Missing 17-Year-Old in Nearby Town
In a rural area north of the city a 17 year old, Haney Widtors, is suspected of involvement in a whaling incident. A $400 instalment debt is tied to the hardware firm employee Howard Yopleins. The boy was last seen Friday near Nin farm, and a suspect box is missing from the home. A search by Sheriff Ele Mal Tork failed to locate him yesterday.
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Gonhet
Tad
Haney Widtors
Howard Yopleins
Ophina Yma
Hapleins
Pat
Fragmentary OCR notes on Granary location in Indiana Tennessee
Incomplete readable lines describe a hive related operation near Bevin township Toward county with a reference to a dairy or granary and a device for elevating "geisin tron" to an upper level of a tower. The text is garbled and includes a date phrase twentyfour week, making specifics uncertain.
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Koln
Ind
Bevin
Court News Report on Trials and Judgments
Tudpe Vesey received a suspended perlarcery sentence with a court date set for September 10. Judge O Rourke delays circuit court until Wednesday morning due to Labor Day. Deputy Auditor Lindemuth on vacation. Attorneys appear for Vesey. Tadga Vesey to appear. Judgment for 1982.90 in the H C and T T Hanna versus F C Nolte case. Holtman wins 702.50 against Roverstein et al.
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Tudpe Vesey
O'Rourke
Nees
George Lindemuth
Mere
BV Amrvle
Emvick
BB. Qstorigk
Tadga Vesey
H.C
Hanna
F.C. Nolte Ct
Charles A. Holtman
George W.roverstein
Unsound Mind Held At Havtie Hearing
A sanity hearing was held on Tharvty Havtie to determine if the subject was of unsound mind. The panel included Sustiens, frnwen and Doacey, Dre, Maurice Morentini, OW, McCaskey, and Wark. The proceedings began Monday and jurists expected a ruling within a week.
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Sustiens
Frnwen
Doacey
Dre
Maurice Morentini
McCaskey
Orchards Ruined by Vandalism Sparks Arrests in Arcola
Two men Edward Ryall and Henry Phillips were arrested after widespread tree destruction in orchards owned by widow Orvis near Arcola. Investigators tied them to damaged properties, with Ryall admitting to the acts amid a motive of revenge against Mrs. Orvis’ farmstead. Sentences include imprisonment up to a year and fines tied to property loss. Phillips aided in the racine and Orvis incidents.
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Foward
Os Orvis
Bening
Fale
Depry Young
Strett
Ryall
Inula
BaMiday
Arvid
Heavehard
Tiny Tyees
Anwen
Miner
Orvis
Teall
August Rachiel
Raine Farm
Pork Wayne
Randall Bis
Phillips
Big Lrotherielaw
Fenty Phillips
Byal
Owls
Mystery Woman Connected To Marion Business Man
A perplexing case surfaced as a woman, said to be the wife of a Marion businessman, disappeared after spending time with a young, stylish man. Officers found the pair in a hotel room and Brown prepared to depart with three trunks before the woman vanished from the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuiasi
Marlon
Association
Uni
Brown
Marion
Secretary Moves in Mutual Hire Insurance Case
B A Tampe, secretary of the mutual Hire Insurance company of the Luther Congregations, has moved M Ms Bier to the Schewmann undertakings establishment located at Hay'riken and Terry streets, reflecting a carrier change in the local firm.
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B.A. Tampe
Mutual Hire
Luther Congregations
Mms Bier
Schewmann Undertakings
Hay'riken
Terry Streets
Train Hits Farmer's Buggy Near Raerton
Farmer Jonas Winkler involved in wreck when a train strikes his buggy near Raerton on Glasgow Avenue Olhline. Winkler, about two years old, suffers head lacerations and facial injuries. Witnesses report he was thrown clear. ambulance attended the scene and Winkler was driven home after initial treatment.
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Wiles
Raerton
Harrow
Stelocke
Whikelin
Honeward
Akinl
Ginsgaw
Westhount
Zreipht
Winkler
Ienge
Saul
Vinnen
Tnuvien
Death notices sweep through Broome and Fort Wayne obituaries
Fragmented obituary notice from a late nineteenth century era recounts the death of Daniel W. Bowen and related relatives in Broome County and Fort Wayne. It notes Bowen’s wartime service, legal career, church affiliations, and family survivors including Mrs A I Archibald and Miss TaNiv Bowen, with mentions of connections to Chicago and Des Moines. The piece also records a second death of William Clash near Fort Wayne and scattered genealogical details.
Mrs. Thomas Dya dies after long illness in Avon Arkansas
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. Thomas Dya at age 12 months widow of FG yank and longtime Avon resident. She was native of Karls tov Pravstiy educated at Mica Hopate College and Retentive Manyygn College. Survived by Mrs. Owen Hyerwiki and Mrs. J. CL i of Luis City, and Wa. Wranke Galeng of Urestiiae. Funeral services to be held at 469 South Far Harrison Street Thursday at 2 p.m. with D. T. Wiltiams officiating.
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Patay Kiein
Atie
Ns Duper
Thomas Dya
AGA South Baretson
Kei
Karls Tov Pravstiy
Tov
Wiley Hive
Verde
Dushiars Paren
Mra
Owen Hyerwiki
Mra. J. CL i
Tywiy
Luis City
Wranke Galeng
Urestiiae
Mrr
Klely
Alt
Tug Duneyal Pervices
South Farrison
D. T. Wiltiams
Fractured Drive Ends With Passenger Injuries
A vehicle collision occurred on a Saturday evening near Weksvilly cuando, as Mr and Mrs Karn and others traveled. The head injury to a passenger and several minor hurts are reported while responders attend to the scene and transport victims to a local facility.
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A. Karn
Terry
Kaw
Alighiy
Indy
Spiritualists Shucked At Ontasterfield Comic Meeting
An Aug 27 comic meeting of the Indian spiritualists association at Ontasterfield closed with a sensational moment as Mrs. Browns, wife of No 105 Franklin Ave Cleveland, was amid the celebrated media. The Browns were there and offered 1200 for their services.
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Winneie
The
Srirvituntina
Ontesterfield
X Sensation
Franklin Avelle
Cleveland
Browns
Trady
Wave
Hest
Local Lines Confusing Notes and Notices From Town
Local lines recount a jumble of names and events including property purchase at the corner of Flavvisan and Lewis streets, a teacher examination for county schools, a church event at St. Aloysius in Sheldon, and visits by Chicago residents Charles B. Cartwright and Jessie Racine. A stove foundry contract in Auburn was awarded to Brandon and Ling, with plans by M. J. Block. A Sunday farm visit near Gongland entertained a houseful, while Massillon resident Wahn G Mong visited Riverside Avenue after twenty five years away.
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Tee Heller
Charles Saal
Ron Huntingtie
Wayne Sanday
Abby
Pranns Scheele
Anna Hunle
My. Whitney
TF. Will
Jessie Racine
Chicago
D. Grahm
Pave Avenue
Auburn
Elderspell
Brandon and Ling
M. J. Block
Thin City
Getlut
Washington Holevard
Simday
Augnah
Gongland
Wahn G Mong
Massillon
Ohio
GE. Mong
Riverside Avenue
Mr. Mong
Tort Wayne
Moat Iavish
Martha
Sta Ds
Hassell & Co
Mney Alhuery
Infant Murphys Pass Away in Benton Town
Robert EB Murphy infant son of Mr and Mrs W A Murphy died early morning at home corner Tuumbord Street and New Haven Avenue aged 8 days. Esther Eveibitger infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Toraph Prominges of 109 Gay Street died. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Alber Tompkineont of Cot 18 months and 12 days. Death occurred at Death woetage avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert EB. Murphy
W. A. Murphy
Tuumbord Streat
New Haven Mysiue
Bentowna Dun
Spaame
Esther Eveibitger
Toraph Prominges
Gay Street
Yuen
Mtr
Albart
Infant Death at 80 John Avenue
An infant boy, son of Mr and Mrs Adolph Put, died at age seven days. The burial occurred after illness during early life, with details remaining sparse in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hmorhouh Tul
Mtr
Adolp Put
John Atveal
Spaems
Samuel Eekelburger Dies at 70 in Nidveatdonat Home
Samuel Eekelburger long employed by the Pennsylvania railroad died at 10:90 PM Monday at Nidveatdonat 124 East Tabor Street aged about 70. He born in Williamsport Pa served as clerk and civil war veteran, later moving to Fort Wayne. Survived by widow daughter Nelle Cohagan and adopted son Frant Eckelburger of Columbia Ohio. Funeral services will be held from his residence Thursday afternoon with clergymen C411 bs Tew. TJ. Johnson Ste. son M. EB. church involved.
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Samuel Eekelburger
Pennsylvania
Nidveatdonat
East Tabor Strest
Bete
Mr. Eekelburger
Wil Vhlipsport
Fort Wayne
Ara
Nelle Cohagan
Frant Eckelburger
Columbia
Glen
Bass Just
Ha. R
Lotolek
TJ. Johnson
Ste
M. EB. Church
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