Engagement announced and local happenings in city
A busy notice column reports Rose E. Kohn and Joseph Baum announcing their engagement, a scarlet fever case at 184 Oakland street, visits by Senator F. J. Heller, and numerous residents and visitors. It covers housing projects on Wagner street, holiday travels to Louisville and Denver, a dental parlor purchase by Dr. J. A. McAllister, a patent grant to Oscar Wobrock for a billiard pool table, and local social events including weddings, receptions, and a Christmas party with calendars for the children.
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Oakland Street
Rose E. Kohn
Joseph Baum
F. J. Heller
Whitley County
Fort Wayne
Mary Randall
Avilla
Julia F. Randall
Samuel Shannon
Mary Kaylor
Wagner Street
John Ferguson
A Ducah
Carl
A Throttle Veteran William H Gordon Retires
William H Gordon of Millstone New Jersey at seventy five remains the oldest locomotive engineer in active service in the United States He has spent fifty three years as an engineer on a Jersey City to Millstone run He lives in Millstone with his second wife and plans retirement Jan 1 under the Pennsylvania company pension system He was among engineers of the John Bull engine and recently visited Washington to view the historic relic
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William H. Gordon
Millstone
N. J
United States
Gordon
South River
Middlesex County
Samuel Gordon
New Brunswick
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Jersey City
John Bull
Washington
New Pennsylvania Company
Murder charge follows man to California from Greensburg
A man believed to be H. Hannan, arrested in San Francisco at Pittsburg police request, is wanted in Greensburg Westmoreland County for the killing of his former partner John Craig, a member of a prominent Johnstown family, during the county centennial celebration. Pittsburg police wired to hold the prisoner until an officer arrives to take him back to Pennsylvania for trial. The accused says he is a plumber and denies the crime.
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San Francisco
Cal
H. ¥. Hannan
Pittsburg
Greensburg
Westmoreland County
John Craig
Johnstown
Lees
Pennsylvania
Plaintiff Wins $70 Verdict in Four Day Trial
The jury awarded Emmett Martin $70 in the case against Catherine Kock after a four day trial. Attorneys B B Dreibil biss and E V Harris served for the plaintiff while Hon S M Hench represented the defendant. The costs are to be taxed against the defendant.
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Emmett Martin
Catherine Kock
B. B. Dreibilbiss
E. V. Harris
Hon. S. M. Hench
From Merchant to Missionary Hero Moody’s radical conversion tale
Dwight L. Moody, once set on business success, recounts a pivotal awakening sparked by a dying teacher and a class of girls. A prayerful journey with impact, tears, and a chosen path into Christian work that transformed his life and calling.
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Dwight L. Moody
John
A Rich Remembrance For G N Frazier Of McCormick
G N Frazier, general agent of the McCormick Harvesting Machine company, receives a Christmas remembrance from his office force and traveling salesmen. The gift, a fine stuffed leather chair, honors his six years directing the Fort Wayne office and comes with warm esteem from numerous donors across Ohio and Indiana.
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G. N. Frazier
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company
Mr. Frazer
East Main Street
W. H. Tallannn
Frank Custer
Lima
Ohio
F. M. Ferguson
Anna
James Stephens
Delphos
Lem Hazen
Warsaw
A. G. Lautzenheiser
North Manchester
Allen Millbern
Mentone
R. C. McCrum
Huntington
Bera Poffenbarger
Bluffton
0. M. Snell
Brazier
Charity Feeds Thousands at Madison Square Garden
New York reports Christmas celebrations with Salvation Army distributing 3,200 food baskets for five persons each at Madison Square Garden. Thousands more to be served on the main floor at 6 pm. baskets were distributed from 11 am to 2 pm amid music, cinematograph shows, and crowd scenes. Inmates in city institutions also received Christmas cheer. Newsboys at Brace Memorial hall and other locations shared in the distribution.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Salvation Army
Brace Memorial Hall
Christmas Quiet At Washington As Nation Observes
Christmas Day at the national capital was unusually quiet with executive departments closed and most members of Congress away. The White House saw a quiet day as President and Mrs McKinley walked the grounds and dined alone after a private service.
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Washington
National Capital
Congress
White House
Meither
Crusade Against Saloons Expands Across Indiana
The Anti Saloon League with Indianapolis headquarters launches a statewide crusade from Laporte to mobilize youth groups. Three thousand letters seek petitions to enforce the Nicholson law, aiming to turn saloons into a political issue in all ninety six counties.
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Laporte
Ind
Anti- Saloon League
Indianapolis
A Day for the Poor in Philadelphia Christmas
Christmas in Philadelphia saw wide charity with food and clothing for the destitute and medical care for the sick. The Salvation Army funded a Christmas dinner for 8,000 and distributed baskets to needy families as the American Volunteers for UNCLE SAM Stamps organized similar dinners.
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Philadelphia
Salvation Army
Uncle Sam Stamps
Charity groups aid large numbers of needy in city efforts
About five hundred poor and their families were aided by the Protestant Episcopal City mission and related kitchens serving many sick and hungry. The Children's Christmas club fed about 1,000 children and distributed toys. Flower Mission, Children's Aid Society, and hospitals received support through various gifts and clothing drives, aided by public contributions.
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Protestant Episcopal Gity Mission
Children’s Christmas Club
Flower Mission
Children’s Aid Society
A Mix Up Over a Stolen Horse Reported
A horse was reported stolen at the Hedikin house on Saturday and later confusion followed. John Bloom’s father had left the horse and rig at Hedekin stables for his son to use that day. The hostler gave him a horse from farmer Marquette near Monroeville, and Bloom only learned of the mix up upon returning home. The missing horse owner’s details remain unclear.
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Hedikin House
John Gloom
Hedekin House
Young Bloom
Marquette
Monroeville
Bloom
Farmer Refuses Horse Return After Report to Police
A farmer reported the incident to police and an investigation began. The farmer then returned home near Monroeville with a friend and declined to take the horse owned by Mr Bloom.
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Monroeville
Bloom
Purse Presented to Janitor J L Peppers by Railroad Y M C A
The Railroad Y M C A members gave janitor J L Peppers a purse containing 17 dollars Saturday evening. Secretary Burns presented it with a fitting speech. Peppers enjoys strong friendships among the association's young men, and the gift expressed their esteem.
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J. L. Peppers
Burns
Peppers
Mrs McDonald Suffers Fall Breaks Arm At Home
Mrs McDonald of 174 East DeWald Street broke her left arm after a painful fall on Sunday. The incident is reported in local records with no further injuries noted.
Quail Season Nears End in Indiana
Indiana hunters plan final round-up before Sunday as quail season closes. Birds have been plentiful. markets have seen hundreds of quail daily since opening.
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Indiana
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