Local notices from Allen county and surrounding towns
Local news notes illnesses and recoveries, church and school plans, marriages, appointments, and community events. Items mention Mrs. Morgan Harrod of Tongland ill, many residents visiting the city, a new St Pauls school planned in Bloomingdale, county finances improving, marriages, and local business movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Harrod
Tongland
Ind
John Forbing
W. C. Siebert
Perry Township
John Beighler
South Wayne
A Den of Thieves Burglary Case and Local Court Actions
A burglary at Louis Limecooley’s store in the southern city area led to the arrest of James Brown and others. Officers recovered stolen goods at the Powers home and Ryan’s house, with confessions following, and hearings set before Justice Wilkinson. The report also notes multiple divorces, fines for assault and licensing violations, guardianships, and parole actions including governors’ pardons and prison terms for several individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
James Brown
Brown
Lindsey Pidday
Sheri Viberg
Wilkinson
Lindsey
Stell
Ellen Powers
Murray Street
Phillip
John
Louis Powers
John Ryan
Smith
Zoellers
Merz
Mary Shey
Local Obituaries and Deaths Tale in Bluffton Area
Several notices recount deaths from pneumonia after illnesses, with gored by a bull cited as a cause in one. Charles W Ludwig died at 57 on Huntertown road after goring two weeks earlier. Mary Morris, 67, died at her daughter's home. George M Heller, 29, ex-corder’s son, died of consumption in Bluffton. P S Carrier of Arcola noted dead. Nicholas Harber, 67, died of la grippe at 150 Broadway, German-born retired farmer. Rosanna Beeson, 76, heart failure at daughter’s home. William Bird, long-time resident, died in Lafayette township. Baby Mabel Holtman died of brain fever. Amandus Ashley, 25, died of pneumonia after la grippe in Avilla. services in Avilla Catholic church. Funeral details and interment listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Ludwig
Huntertown
Grip
Ludwig
Mary Morris
Maria Latham
East
Columbia Street
Plymouth
Bluffton
George M. Heller
T. S. Heller
Allen County
Heller
M. E. Church
Jackson
Fairview Cemetery
Thomas Heller
William McIntosh
P. S. Carrier
Arcola
Nicholas Harber
la Grippe
Broadway
Germany
Pleasant Township
Sheldon
Rosanna Beeson
Joanna L. Congdon
Ewing Street
Washington Street
Congdon
Raburn S. Beeson
Michael Holtman
Rev. S. A. Northrop
Avilla
Ind
Amandus Ashley
Jos. Ashley
East Main Street
Adolph Strube
Electric Light Works
Avilla Catholic
Auburn
Royal entertainment marks sixth annual Union Central meet
Fort Wayne Indiana hosts the sixth annual session of Union Central Life Insurance agents and abstractors. President Pattison praises district growth and advises against disparaging competitors while Everett receives a diamond tribute worth 125 dollars. A royal Wayne Hotel banquet follows with speeches, floral decor, and a seven course menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Charles E. Everett
Fort Wayne
Indiana
John M. Pattison
Jason McVay
McKinnie
the Wayne
J. F. Mann
P. C. Kaurtz
Cans. A. CaarMay
A. EK. Gross
W. B. Dovp
Everett
Wayne Hotel
Melnnie
General Insurance
Rev B A Sutton to Tour South for Health Break
The First U B church congregation granted a two months vacation to their pastor Rev B A Sutton due to long standing kidney trouble. He will travel south hoping to regain health and return to lead services with renewed vigor. in the meantime other ministers will fill the pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
B. A. Sutton
Sutton
South
Metcalf Dry Goods Stock Sold to Porteous Mitchell Firm
Detroit Tribune reports Ira A. Metcalf’s stock fixtures and goodwill sold to Porteous & Mitchell of Norwich Conn on private terms. The Detroit Woodward Ave store, valued at 138000 in inventory, will operate as a wholesale jobber after establishing in Detroit with branches in Fort Wayne and Grand Rapids. John Cashman resigns from Library Hall position effective March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Tribune
Fort Wayne
Ira A. Metcalf
Woodward Avenue
Porteous & Mitchell
Norwich Conn
Leo Frank
H. B. Claflin & Company
New York
Metcalf
Messrs. Porteous & Mitchell
Beadell & Company
People’s Store
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Norwich
Dispensation Read In City Churches For Lent
A papal dispensation read in all city Catholic churches relaxes Lent rules for 1892 due to the grippe. There will be no Lenten fast and meat may be eaten on Fridays. Episcipalans of Muncie plan to begin a new church building soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope Leo
Bridge company proposes $150000 capital for Milwaukee project
Reporters note a committee expects a favorable response to a plan to form a new company capitalized at $150,000. The bridge works project would include machinery and goodwill valued at $55,000 with additional cash infusion of $20,000 to $25,000. A meeting will be set soon to present the committee's report and solicit liberal stock subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. P. A. Randall
D. N. Foster
W. FE. Mossman
R. L. Romy
Milwaukee Bridge Company
Bridge Company
Sestixen
Milwaukee
Spring Dress Goods Surge at Local Store
We lead in this line for years and offer up to date stock. Our Spring Dress Goods attract crowds with 87 pieces of Black Dress Goods in cashmeres Henriettas and silks. Wide range includes Drap de Alma, Brocades, and stripes with no pressure to buy. Housekeeping goods such as Muslins start at 6c per yard up to 10c, plus table linen napkins doilies towels and curtain fabrics at fair prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Dreier & Bro
Alma
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Clay Harrod
Smiley
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Dr. Harrod
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A. P. Buchman
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Mary Barrett
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St. Paul's
Anderson
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Gust Lankenaw
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J. G. Mack
James Notestine
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Charles Seitze
Sylvester Gorsline
Bobo
Fred G. Young
C. A. Zollinger
Joseph H. Cheadle
Stone River
Frankfort
Charles W. Cook
New Haven
Indianapolis
Clausmeier
Peter W. Vanderau
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Dr. Swift
Vanderall
Fred Reinking
Louise Grote
Lodgepole
Neb
Sophie Lee
Harrison Street
Reinking
Mary Grote
Toledo
Chester Scarlet
Wom
Baker Glazzer
Thaddeus G. Dow
Sife
The
Theksville News
Myron J. Sehell
John Ney
Lews District
Dubuque
Mary Britton
8. A. Northrop
Fenton, Mich
Racine House
George Buckles
Serepta Kramer
Justice Wilkinson
William Albert Melching
J. W. Updike
Des Moines
Iowa
Mr. Updike
St. Patrick's Church
Neil McNulty
Pittsburg
George Fuchs
Mary Reinig
Waterloo
St. Michael's Settlement
Father Benson
Medical Department
Taylor University
Medical College
P. Ryan
W. P
Mary Whery
Jessie Gable
Mary Gable
Madison Street
Bluffton Daily Bugle
John C. Rutherford
Allegan, Mich
Ed W. Clark
Phalanx
Prohibition Party
Ada
Clement Ketchum
Lindenwood
Victoria Shirey
George W. Shirey
C. Rourke
Solomon C. Argerbright
Emma Argerbright
Celia Smith
Frank Smith
Christian Lordier
Joseph Banet
Banet
Clara Finke
William Finke
Herman Jr. Trentman
A. C. Trentman
George
O'Rourke
Lowry
Whitley County
August T. Spiegel
Herman Thiele
Virginia Demms
Stepta Kramer
John M. Todd
Edward A. Gillette
J. J. Arnold
James H. Mayhew
Squire Boyd Shannon
Cedar Creek Township
Circuit Court
Joseph Benet
Justice Ryan
Frank Lordier
Acadamie Station
Lordier
Sarah Watson
James T. Hutson
Sarah Hutson
Jacob Gierlough
Ramer
Peabody
Columbia City
Michigan City
Frank Lorcier
Academic Station
Scott
Don Crowley
Elkhart
Parnin
Zumbri
Isaac G. Copp
Susie Hartzell
J. B. Harper
Hannah Youngker
Isaac C. Youngker
Howard McCullough
William Geake
John J. Geake
James M. Weary
John B. Gienke
James D. Payne
Barney van Open
Po A. Randall
Som
Hweneh
Frederick Stein
Thomas Bunyan
Wr. Thompson
Eel River Township
Lange
W. Tic and
EL. Colerick
Michigan City Dispatch
Webster
Fort Warne
Goleshor
Gal, Pete & Mar
George Weller
Paul G. Bute
Richard Kuhne
Fort
W. Campbell
Napoleon
David Conrad
Napfiaree
Herns
Pattison
Patitssi
Sentiver
Maryland
Saratoga
Wayne
H. V. Haymaker
N. R. Leonard
F. L. Hay
R. V. Erwin
Charles W. Kuhne
H. van Campen, Jr
E. R. Eastman
A. K. Grubb
Mr. Everett
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President Pattison
Cincinnati
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Union Central
Dreier Bro’s
Bucklen
Amica
C. Oo. VD
Prairie Grove VU. B
James Nawyer
C. OO. D
John Cashman
Library Hall
C. OD
U. S
Episcopalians of
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Cate More
C. O. PD
D.L
Stewart & Hahn
Buston Store
Calhoun St
Sachoun Strees
Pixley & CO
Childrens Suits
George Dewald
Bannock Serge
Ani Dp
Leader
West Main Street
Oliver
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