Marriages and gatherings span January to February at local churches
Miss Clara Lindenberg and Mr. T. J. Errington wed January 31 at the English Lutheran Church of the Redeemers with Rev. John R. Graebner officiating. Attendants were Louise Wille and Edwin Lindenberg. The couple honeymooned in Oil City Pa. A Country Party and multiple gatherings follow, including a surprise for Frank and Alden Aldridge Peters and a sleighing party hosted by the I. L. club at the Blessing home with attendees from several families and German guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Lindenberg
T. J. Errington
Oil City
Mt. Errington
Louise Lindenberg
Edwin
Herman Lindenberg
HA. C. Hille
Frank Juiff
Perry Township
Leo
Louis Carl
August Tonkel
Frank Sardetet
John McComb
C. P. Roy
Alex Pepe
Joseph Pepe
John Clark
William Shuler
Arthur Waters
Charles Hoover
Edward Bohar
Ray Fawlor
Gerald
Ora Foffman
Fern
Joseph Delagrange
Agnes Odden
Josephine
Julia Grosjean
Bertha McComb
Mabel
Velma
Vilda Roy
Veronica
Irvan Pepe
Esther Sordelet
Dolly
Nora
Trene
Louise Delagrange
Dessie Tankel
Amber Waters
Irma
Marcella Bobay
Mary Tui
Myre
Kldridge Peters
New Haver
Frank Cressey
Frank Woirdl
Sheldon Thebins Wil
John Rathgeh
Harry Bieber
Eli Bieber
Allen Bieber
Charles Lament
Slack Leonard
Lenix Yoquelet
Afred
Yoquelet
Clarene
John Rorick
Henry Baker
Paul
Liberty Center
Clemont Girard
Creighton Wolf
Air
Ernest
Lamont
Mike Hammond
Frank Dawkins
Henry Greiser
Alphonse Lamont
Jake Baker
Ed Lamont
Warren Rothgeb
Clarence Lammont
Russel Titon
Young—Dillon
Gladys Dillon
Joseph Dillon
Groveland Avenue
Chicago
Bruce Young
Young
Walter MacPherson
Frank Dillon
Yvonne le Duc
Milburn Moore
Killarney
Mrs. Young
Millard Street
Saginaw, Mich
Horn—Keever
Church of the Precious Blood
Bessie Keever
Victor Mounsh
Will Horn
Lafayette
West
Milwaukee
Wis
Mr. Horn
Frances Hoevel
Albert Adam
Bernadine Hoevel
Miss Bradtmiller
Fred Gerke
Bernadine
Antoinette Hoevel
Tola
Kate Hoevel
Anna Bradtmiller
Clara Niemeyer
Lizzie
Carrie Einseidel
Afr
Andrew Einseidel
Stophlet Street
Walter Altekruse
H. P. Dannecker
St. John's Lutheran Church
North Cathoun Street
1.I. Club
Charles Blessing
Ralph Corbine
Blessing Homestead
Beatrice Henry
Louise Ileinv
Marie Labhe
Lizabeth Berghoff
Marie Berghoff
Melen Baker
Loretta Ankenbruck
Isabella Ehrman
Ka Elkeman
Germany
Monica Rueter
Rose Kaufman
Monroeville
Indiana
Top Altgeier
Clarence Haffner
Harry Weigand
Louis
Old Civil War Claim Sues For 299.62 After 48 Years
John W. Sale of this city will receive £299.62 for service as a second lieutenant in the Sixty-seventh Indiana volunteers during the Civil War. The payment, long delayed since 1864, is included in an omnibus claims bill moving through Congress. Other Indiana claims listed include Blair, Calvert, Dudley, Finney, Foland, Gorrel, Grimes, Headington, Hines, Osuard, Longfellow, MceCole, Mahan, North, Pemberton, Wyatt, and heirs of Gen. Thomas Browne receiving 202.34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Sale
House Committee On
Congress
Indiana Volunteers
Sale
War Department
Court of Claims
Gen
Blair
Indiana
Lewis J. Blair
DeNath County
Samuel EF. Calvert
Grant County
William G. Dudley
Sullivan County
Russell DP. Finney
Clark County
John W. Foland
Madison County
Andrew Gorrell
Wells County
Silas Grimes
Monroe County
John Headington
Jay County
Nimrod Headington
Hiram Hines
Hamilton County
Jeanette J. Osuard
Dearborn
John D. Longfellow
Cyrus MceCole
Leonard Mahan
Vigo County
Ernest C
Officer Wary of Name Confusion in Fort Wayne Court
Patrolman Charles Spillner seeks to fix a docket error after Frank Spillinger was arraigned by city court. Spillinger and Pauline Thompson live together at 1822 South Calhoun street without a license. Spillinger, a laborer, was fined 10 dollars and costs and jailed on a charge of specific immorality. Thompson was fined with suspended sentence for good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Spillner
Frank Spillinger
Spillner
Fort Wayne
Spillinger
Pauline Thompson
South Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne Excursion Row Presses One Sided Policy
Fort Wayne retail merchants warn that Pennsylvania and Nickel Plate excursion plans favor Chicago, urging a fair adjustment. Col. D N Foster outlines a 200000 bond plan to acquire river frontage and park sites funded by assessments, citing Frankfort Germany and Reservoir Park as municipal tax examples. Delegates are thanked for Gary convention work and for the fair board conference report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Nickel Plate
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Retail Merchants’ Association
Col
D. N. Foster
Board of City Park Commissioners
Col. Foster
Frankfort
Germany
Reservoir Park
Gary
Fair Board
Dollar Dinner Preview for Simpson M. E. Dedication
A Friday Dollar Dinner in the Simpson M E church social rooms marks the week before the Sunday dedication of the new edifice. Eighty guests eat a five course menu hosted by Rev. W A Griest. Addresses by Dr Wm H Enslen and toasts by Ralph Todd Charles H Worden Rev J A Beatty and Dr W D Parr. Bishop W F McDowell will preach the dedicatory sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson M. E
Suttenfield
South Harrison Streets
W. A. Griest
Wm. H. Enslen
Board of Trustees
Ralph Todd
Bluffton
Charles H. Worden
J. A Beatty
W. D. Parr
Kokomo
W. F. McDowell
D. D
Chicago
A Warning Against Wet Feet and Cough Remedy Endorsement
Wet feet can inflame nasal throat and lung membranes risking lagrippe bronchitis or pneumonia. Watch children closely and use Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for stubborn coughs as it soothes membranes and speeds healing. Mrs. A. A. Swagel Kroh Wis endorses it. Dreier Drug Co sells it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. A. Swagel
Kroh
Wis
Dreier Drug Co
Democrats and Republicans Set Precinct Caucuses in Allen County
Allen county Democrats and Republicans will choose precinct committeemen on February 20 after talks between W A Johnson and Leo J Hartzell. Each party will issue calls to voters, caucuses held at different precinct locations, and elected committeemen will form the county central committee and choose a chairman within five days. Delegates for state and congressional conventions will be chosen February 15 with voting hours across wards and townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juth
Democrats
Allen County
W. A. Johnson
Democratic County Central Committee
Leo J. Hartzell
Republican County Central Committee
County Central Committee
Wayne
Adams
Washington
Poet
L. S. C. Schroeder
Ten Novices Take First Vows at Poor Handmaidens Retreat
The annual retreat at St. Joseph's hospital closes with ten novices taking their first vows and white veils. Eighty five sisters participated. seven new novices are listed with names and origins. Thirteen sisters renewed vows as Rt. Rev. Herman J. Alerding presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Poor Handmaider of Jesus Christ
St. d Joseph’s Hospital
Herman J. Alerding
Caroline Freseler
Germany
M. Syneletta
Hedwig Budzinsky
MM. Heribertina
Hermina Hefler
Chicago
M. Imelda
Maria Kreher
Couples and Ages Revealed in Local Notices
The record lists several pairs with ages and occupations: Edward L. Erb 28 clerk and Florence E. Smith 24. Elmer H. King 24 farmer and Lucy A. Stucky 23. Cary H. McIntosh 20 farmer and Fia C. Hankel 18. Walter E. Altekruse 28 clerk and Carrie K. Einsiedel 26. George M. Shirk 27 farmer and Violet M. Steele 17. Homer J. Dempsey 21 porter and Icn I. M. Simmons 21. Robert H. Crull 32 foreman G. E. Bursley Co. and Evelyn I. Lehman 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Erb
Clerk
Florence E. Smith
Elmer H. King
Farmer
Lucy A. Stucky
Cary H. MclIntosh
Fia C. Hankel
Walter E. Altekruse
Carrie K. Einsiedel
George M. Shirk
Violet M. Steele
Homer J. Dempsey
Porter
Icn
Ossian Union Revival Ends With Strong Interest
Ossian Indiana February 6 The five week union revival closed with a large audience and evident interest. Sunday featured three services in the Presbyterian church with Rev Charles B Daugherty directing the morning service and Rev Simons preaching the afternoon. Evening services led by Rev Daugherty and Rev Lowder included communion and Presbyterian elders officiating. A spiritual awakening was felt though total conversions fell short of hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossian
Ind
Presbyterian Church
Chas. B. Daugherty
Methodist Episcopal Church
E. H. Roe
Mr. Simons
Presbyterian Church of
Bluffton
J. M. Lower
United Brethren Church
Natal statistics list numerous births across city addresses
The column records births to many local couples including Ken line, Timme, Fuhr man, Roth, Cochiit, Schafer, Rapp, Woos, Bow man, Lauer, Sigrist, Ralston, O Dowd, and Hoag. Mothers’ names and former status noted for Clara Meyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Kenline
East Leith Street
Ernst Timme
Broadway
August Fuhrman
West Leith Street
Charles B. Roth
John Street
Jules Emile Cochiit
Holman Street
William Y. Schafer
Erie Street
Raymond Rapp
Kendallville
Joseph J. Woos
Clay Street
Jason M. Bowman
Wells Street
Amos Lauer
Force Street
Whitley Democrats name county chairman candidate trio
The Whitley County Democratic committee men chosen Saturday meet in Columbia City next Saturday to elect a new county chairman to succeed John W. Brand. The contenders are John W. Brand DeWitte McLallen and Marion H. Maston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
John W. Brand
DeWitte McLallen
Marion H. Maston
Witness Delves Into License Role At Fair Grounds Trial
In circuit court Oliver Steward testified during the liquors seizure case at the Driving park fair grounds. Lawyers argued he was only a figurehead and not a license holder or financial backer, noting his last year license covered the same land involved in the renewal. The trial progresses slowly with no end in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Oliver Steward
Court adjourns as Steward bar case nears closed
The trial over Oliver Steward's bar at the fair grounds nears conclusion with testimony repeating the earlier line. County Auditor Cal Brown testified the license described only the south five acres and not the whole tract as requested. A Woodburn Hardware company incorporation was filed with capital stock of 25000 dollars. A mechanics lien suit by Charles Laziere against William T Walker was dismissed after an adjustment. Charles E Rubin seeks divorce from his wife claiming she had him jailed for not supporting her. she was ill and unable to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
BR. B. Drethelbiss
Tda Biemer
George Biemer
Oliver Steward
Fair Grounds
Cal Brown
Woodburn Company
Woodburn Hardware Company
County Recorder
Gideon Ehresman
Jepher Neunschwander
Levi Klopfenstine
Levins Gerig
Jonas Neunschwander
Walker
Charles Laziere
William T Walker
Rubin
Charles E. Rubin
Col
D. N. Foster
Steward Case Proceeds as Judge Hints End This Afternoon
Attorney Albert E. Thomas forecast a late finish to the Oliver Steward search warrant case with only a few odds and ends of evidence remaining. The WCTU attorneys argued Steward lacked a license for his bar location, the fair was an agricultural institution, Steward was not sole owner and Dan Clemens had ownership involvement. The opposition pledged to present proof tomorrow. Sues to Recover 1000. Journal- Gazette company sues Frank D. Walters and Oscar G Foellinger for 1000 alleging use of company time and materials to promote a separate venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert E. Thomas
Oliver Steward
Circuit Court
Ellison
Steward
Dan Clemens
Journal- Gazette Company
Frank D. Walters
Oscar G. Foellinger
Fort Wayne cases shift venue and local filings noted
An affidavit by Frank T. Beney seeks a venue change for Carrie Small’s damage suit. Other items include license transfer absences, appraisal reports on Hamilton property, a Cedar Creek township road election petition, a divorce action by Levi M. Jackson, and Harry Miler ready to plead guilty to horse theft after an affidavit is filed in circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frank T. Beney
Board of Public Works
Fort Wayne
Carrie Smallback
O'Rourke
Wells County
Henry Smallback
George Letsn
Force Street
Commissioners’ Court
Zach Hoisen
Rolling Mills
John B. White
Dailey
Henry Hasler
John Kryder
Herbert Schwartz
Franklin Klopfenstine
Noah A. Gerig
Jackson
William D. Schoppmann
Levi M. Jackson
Elena May Jackson
South Calhoun Street
Milor
Harry Miler
Nolan
Fort Wayne man jailed after stolen rig recovered on Harrison
Deputy Sheriff Schonfeldt brought him back from Greenville Ohio where he was captured. He said he was born and reared in Fort Wayne and stole the rig to sell it and obtain money to visit a ill son in the west for his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Street
Schonfeldt
Greenville
Fort Wayne
West
Bush Fertilizer and Chemical Co Incorporation Authorized
Articles filed in the county recorder's office authorize half a million dollars in capital stock for Bush Fertilizer and Chemical Company to expand the Bash plant west of the city. Founders include Charles Solomon Bash and Charles Sumner Bash among others. $200,000 will be common stock with the remainder preferred. The company plans a large addition to meet rising fertilizer demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder’s
Bushc Fertilizer and Chemical Company
Isue
Bash
Charles Solomon Bash
Charles Sumner Bash
William E. Moellering
G. Max Hofmann
F. F. Koenemann
William F. Bergman
Battery B Holds Twelfth Anniversary Feast and Smok er in Armory
Major J. E. Miller presided as toastmaster as Battery B celebrated its twelfth anniversary with a banquet and smoker at the armory at Superior street. Attendance included nearly all members and officers from other city military groups. Speakers were Capt. W. F. Ranke Lieut. James Bird Sgt. Jesse Miller Sgt. C. W. Long and Capt. Harry Clark. Music by the Hoosier Melody Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Miller
Battery B
Superior Street
Battery
W. F. Ranke
James Bird
Jesse Miller
C. W. Long
Harry Clark
Hoosier Melody Four
C. Siniff
H. Buesehing
P. Kranz
M. Kaylor
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised as ultimate comfort for feet
An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to shake into shoes for tired swollen sweating feet. It claims to prevent blisters callouses and bunions, ideal for dancing, patent leather and new shoes. Sold everywhere for 25 cents. Free trial package offer addressed to Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
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Errington
Lindenberg
Joseph Huber
Eel River Township
Edward
Pedro
Veronica Harber
Cletus Harber
Josephine Landstoffer
Clarence Harber
Oliver Landstoffer
Ambrose Freiburger
Louis Hinen
Eugene Freiburger
Louis Wilkie
Edward Harber
Raymond Kirchoff
Ralph Harber
Sylvester Schuler
Jacob Harber
Marion Harber
Gerald Harber
Mary Wilkie
Laurette Spillman
Anna Hinen
Dorothy Harber
Mary Landstoffer
Elizabeth Krause
Frances Harber
Altekruse
Einseidel
Ignatz Noge
Stella Carpenter
Corve Claince
Udve
Clark Alaheueh
Fred Ponty
William Bradmeyer
George Fravag
Henry Webster
Allen County Courts
Ossian News
Natal Statistics
Whitley Democrats
John M. Riedmiller
Martha Orr
Clark Orr
James H. Orr
Jennie Palmer
Martha Hoover
George W
Salina Husted
Paulina Hoover
William E. Hoover
Thomas & Townsend
Walters
Foellinger
Myrtle Baldwin
Lewis Baldwin
Ida B. Eckert
Elparig
Charles H. Eckert
West Wayne Street
Starper & Egeeman
Disler
Frank J. Disler
Cedar Creek Township
Tle
George Seton
Forer Street
Lafayette Street
Frey
S.C. Gaylord
Andrew Tho
Veutt
Baltimore
Ohio
Cincinnati
Miss Hamilton
Rose Weller
Louise Weller
William A. Zonker
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