Disappearance and Return of Albert Steury Mystery
Albert Steury, an Amish farmer from Milan township, vanished two months ago after being robbed by two masked men. He reappeared the night before Thanksgiving recounting a tale of restraint, a hammer blow, and a perilous journey from Indiana to Michigan, with Sheriff Melching cautious but skeptical awaiting further inquiry.
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Albert Steury
Milan Township
Melching
Steary
Steury
Antwerp
Toledo
Michigan
Greening Bros.’ Nursery
Fort Wayne
Dawkins
Jacob Schwartz
Schwartz
the Sentinel
Stenry
Webbere
Omishman Breury Stands by Sheriff in Robbery Vigil
Sheriff Melching pledges full effort to capture robbers while Breury, an Omish man, refuses to go to court, yet promises support if an arrest is made.
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Melching
Breury
Demorest Oratorical Contest Set for December 18
The next Demorest oratorical contest under the W C T U will be held at the West Jefferson Street Church of Christ on December 18. Contestants for the silver medal will be young ladies. A special program is being arranged and the public is invited.
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West Jefferson Street Church of Christ
British Forces Fail to Drive Boers at Modder River
Despatches report a daylong clash at Modder River where British troops faced intense Boer fire. Cronje’s 11,000 men retreated at night, British gunfire wounded many. Scots Guards and Highlanders suffered heavy losses but held positions until darkness. The Boers withdrew, carrying guns, and British forces occupied their entrenchments at dawn.
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London
Modder
Cronje
Kimberley
Methuen
Scots Guards
Keckwich
Spytfontein
Modder River
Codrington
Coldsteam Guards
Sellpein
Queensland
Coldstream Guards
Stranger Swindles Farmer Out $25 With Fake $800 Check
William S. Rothgeb, a Gar Creek farmer, was duped of $25 when a stranger at the Fort Wayne depot produced an $800 check signed by Gay, Guy & Co. and claimed a baggage and express package scheme. The ruse led police to investigate as Rothgeb left with empty pockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Rothgeb
Gar Creek
First National Bank
Gay, Guy & Co
W. T. Roberts
Rothgeb
Mr. Rothgeb
Chicago Street
Baker
Dairymen Back Milk Ordinance After Meeting
The Dairymen's association met Saturday evening with Dr J E Miller city health head Dr L P B Drayer and dairy inspector David Mc Kay. They explained the milk ordinance to dairymen who had opposed it and most left convinced it benefits both farmers and the public. Inspector McKay reports most dairies comply with the law and only a few orders were needed. The ordinance promises production of pure milk and improved cleanliness in stables houses and cans.
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Dairymen's Association
J. E. Miller
Board of Health
L. P B. Drayer
David McKay
Toys and Beautiful Maeay 2 Pres
Readable fragments suggest a brief item about a toys feature or event connected to Maeay. Details are unclear but indicates a presales or presentation context with potential new products or displays. Further readable specifics would clarify participants and location.
Modder River Clash Seen As One Of Campaigns Toughest
The Daily Chronicle reports a fourteen hour battle at Modder River with a strong Boer position five miles long. British forces including Coldstream Guards Scots Guards Grenadier Guards Northumberland Fusiliers and others fought amid gunfire artillery and Maxim fire. Guards on the right faced heavy sharpshooter fire as dawn broke and casualties mounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Chronicle
Modder River
Coldstream Guards
Scots Guards
Grenadier Guards
Northumberland Fusiliers
Yorkshire Light Infantry
King’s Own
North Lancashire Regiment
Ninth Lancers
Mounted Infantry
Argylle and Sutherland Highlands
Princess Louise’s
Wauchope
Sudden death of Fort Wayne resident Jacob Stouder at 76
Jacob Henston Stouder, a longtime Fort Wayne resident, died suddenly at his home 156 West Jefferson Street. He was 76 years old, had moved to Fort Wayne in 1877 from Crestline Ohio, and worked for the Nickel Plate railroad. Survived by his wife and eight children including D C Davis Jennie Stouder H G Stouder Leon Stouder J M Stouder F E Stouder John Stouder and Mrs E H McLain.
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Jacob Henston Stouder
Fort Wayne
West Jefferson Street
Stouder
Crestline
Ohio
Columbus
Shoop
Tremont
Nickel Plate Railroad
D. C. Davis
Jennie Stouder
H. G. Stouder
Nickel Plate
Leon Stouder
Sleitherer Dies at County Infirmary from Dropsy
Chris Sleitherer aged 50 died at the county infirmary at 5 am from dropsy. He had come from Kansas City six weeks earlier in search of work and left no known relatives. Mrs. August Laurent nearly poisoned herself by taking aqua ammonia thinking it was cod liver oil after a mislabeling. Dr. J E Stults treated her. by noon she showed improvement though still at risk. Auditor Meyer sold the Spieth citch in Jackson township for 680 dollars. County Superintendent Felts filed quarterly esa for asylum supplies.
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Chris Sleitherer
County
Sleitherer
Fort Wayne
Kansas City
August Laurent
Short
Putnam Streets
J. E. Stults
Mrs. Laurent
Mrs Amanda P Bittinger Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Amanda P Bittinger died Saturday evening at 256 West Jefferson street after an extended illness from cancer. She was wife of attorney Jacob Bittinger and resident here for over twenty five years. Survived by husband and son Lawrence, with daughters Adah and Marcia having predeceased her.
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Amanda P. Bittinger
West
Jefferson Street
Jacob BR. Bittinger
Bittinger
Ohio
Lawrence Bittinger
Pennsylvania Company
Adah
Marcia Bittinger
Land of Rest
Death of Mrs Margaret Kin ne at 123 West DeWald Street
Mrs Margaret Kin ne dies at age 70 after a period of failing health at the family home 123 West DeWald Street. Her husband is employed by the Pennsylvania company.
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Margaret Kinnie
West DeWald Street
Mrs Anna Stenbacher Reported for 2 Sinsy Eee
An odd OCR fragment mentions Mrs Anna Stenbacher with unclear context and a brief reference to two sinsy eee, leaving details minimal and open to interpretation.
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Anna Stenbacher
Death ends long battle with liver cancer
Her death followed a lengthy fight with liver cancer. Surviving children include Mrs. Herman Krause, Peter and Theodore Steinbacher of Sheldon, Mrs. John Michael and Joseph Steinbacher of this city, Henry Franey and Marshal Steinbacher of Chicago, and Mrs. Maggie Diebold and Mrs. Mary Christman of Sheldon. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 AM at the Catholic Church in Sheldon.
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Herman Krause
Peter and
Theodore Steinbacher
Sheldon
John Michael
Joseph Steinbacher
City
Henry
Franey
Marshal Steinbacher
Chicago
Maggie Diebold
Mary Christman
Infant child of Mr and Mrs Henry dies at one day old
The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henry of 41 Miner Street died Sunday night from exhaustion at one day old. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon.
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Robert Henry
Miner Street
Death of Frieda Merklein at 4 in Bronchial Pneumonia
Frieda Merklein, four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick Merklein, died at 6 am Monday at 92 Taylor Street from bronchial pneumonia.
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Frieda Merklein
Frederick Merklein
Taylor Street
Vast Garment Sale Prices Offered Across City
Readable fragments show a broad sale on clothing with notably low prices this year. Offers include garments described as affordable with a push to attract shoppers before season peak. Local merchants emphasize value and variety to draw customers.
Bargain Hats and Fabrics At Reduced Weekly Prices
Local shop announces trimmed hats at 7.00 and 8.00 reduced to 0.56 this week. All 4.00 and 5.00 trimmed hats offered at 2.00. Children's hats marked lower. Linen, flannels, ginghams, and cotton blankets listed among discounts with various color options.
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Laney
Fensel and Blauser Wed at Rev Atkin Home
John F. Fensel of Montpelier Indiana and Orliva L. Blauser of Zanesville Wells County were married last Thursday by Rev. Robert Atkin at the bride’s home. They begin married life amid the warm wishes of many friends.
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Bride
Robert Atkin
John
F. Fensel
Montpelier, Ind
Orliva L. Blauser
Zanesville
Wells County
Candy assortment with low prices for church sales
Nice Soft Gum Drops five cents per pound and a wide range of candies priced from two to twenty cents per pound. Includes Jelly Beans Cinnamon Imperials Lozenges Caramels French Cream Bon Bons and licorice drops. Also offers Chocolate Nut Pralines Maple Mint and boxed varieties. Special low prices offered to church and Sunday school committees.
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Wells
Lieved
James M. Kane
Toys
Jacob H. Stouder
Jacob R. Bittinger
Meyer
Spieth Citch
Jackson Township
William J. Pio
Felts
Kinnie
Steinbacher
Merklein
Sheen
Tare
Great Bargins
ASUS
Nels, de
Bee
Foster Furniture and Carpet Company
Fort Wayne’s
B. W. Skelton Co’s
West Columbia and
Harrison Sts
LLC
Muscatel
Brighton
Florida
Malaga
Brazil
California
SIMON
Pennsylvania
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