Wealthy banker Mier dies in Ligonier after long illness
Sol Mier millionaire banker real estate owner and manufacturer dies at 12:80 o clock Sunday in Ligonier Ind after several weeks pneumonia and heart trouble. He built a large estate including Bank of Wayne holdings Ligonier Fort Wayne and Cromwell banks and the Mier carriage Works. Survived by wife four sons and six daughters all long associated with his extensive business ventures.
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Ligonier
Ind
Sol Mier
Ano Mesa
Bank of Wayne
Fort. Wayne
Lagrange
Cromwell
Mier
Avorki
Tina
Sonis
Sherman
Ferdinand
Samuel
Abraham
Warsaw Jury Indicts Blind Tigers in Seaside Cases
Warsaw Indiana jury reports eight indictments for blind tiger operations seen in Pierceton and nearby communities. Witnesses testified about illegal saloons and liquor sales. many defendants unnamed, but Pierceton men likely among those indicted.
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Warsaw
Ind
Geyatal
Investigdi
Nguort
Cand
Pierceton
Dinner Bell Spurs Bluffton Rescue Save House
A Blufonton Ind home nine miles south of Bluffton at noon Thursday was destroyed by a defective furnace blaze. Tenant John Hirely and his family, aided by neighbors, were able to save belongings on the first floor. The loss was partially insured. Hirely had no coverage and had refused insurance, saying the Lord would care for him. The family is staying with neighbors.
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Blufton
Ind
Haya
Bluffton
John
Avrite Insurance
Auburn Indiana court house plans discussed by county council
An informal meeting in Auburn Indiana with county council and commissioners reviewed plats for a new court house to be sub fitted by architects Mahurin and Mahurin of Fort Wayne One architect was present The group agreed DeKalb County needs a court house and emphasized cautious regular steps and strict cost control targeting a 250000 dollar limit
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Auburn
Ind
Westerday
Coungli
Mahurin & Mahurin
Fort Wayne
DeKalb
Court House
Board of County Commissioners
Mahurin
Fort Weathe
Garrett
Waterloo
Butler
Buller
Garerett
News Court House
Buding
DeKelb
Record price paid for Browni Leghorn chickens at Jolson sale
In Bluffton Indiana on February 18 a farm sale south of Bluffton saw sixty Browni Leghorn chickens bring a record price per bird. The sale at John Jolson farm drew buyers for the large brood.
Kickers Oppose New Court House in Auburn
Auburn Indiana faces a heated fight over a planned 300000 dollar courthouse. Garrett Waterloo and Butler oppose funding for drawings and plans, while Auburn voters weigh the cost and location as the old 1860 structure deteriorates and county finances show a possible tax impact.
Cashier at Plymouth Men Entangled in City Trip
Cashier Harry Brown of Garrett and another person from Churubusco were en route to Plymouth when they were involved in an incident in Columbia City Indiana on a Monday.
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Columbia City
Ind
Fen
Harry Brown
Garrett
Unique provision in Bluffton will
The will of Robert Whey filed for probate in Bluffton Indiana outlines a $20,000 estate including an 185 acre farm in Liberty township and $2,500 in personal property. Seven living children share the estate after small bequests including $260 to two grandsons for educational use.
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Bluffton
Ind
Robert Whey
Jaberty Township
Miles
James Gordon
Alexander
Oliver
Joh
Mary ‘Batson
Nahey Rourick
Jane Gordon
Mahala
Wiley
Civic League After Gamblers in Blftn Ind Pleads Guilty
Paddy Armstrong pleaded guilty before Judge Sturgis for running a gambling room and received a 25 dollar fine plus costs. Wrank Anger, charged with visiting a gambling room, drew 310 dollars and ten days jail but the sentence was suspended on good behavior. Detective C C Clark of Indianapolis helped indict several others who already pleaded guilty or face hearings as the youth Donald Adams, still a minor, denies knowing how to play cards.
Montpelier Man Charged in Chickens Theft Case
Bluffton Indiana February 17 Frank Garrett says a Montpelier resident Melvin Richey stole thirty chickens from his mother Monday night. Garrett with Arthur Brown and John Tarr pursued the thief but let him drive away when he drew a revolver. A horse and buggy found at Richey’s home matched the outfit used, and tracks suggest two men participated. One alleged accomplice is said to be from Poneto. no further charges yet.
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Garrett
Poneto
Suit Filed for $10000 Damages Over Engine Injury
Attorney Howard W. Mountz sues in Auburn circuit court on behalf of Sanford Hown of Garrett against the B&O Railroad to recover 10000 for injuries sustained in March 1908 while an engine near wires abruptly set air brakes.
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Garrett
Ind
Howard W. Mountz
Auburn
Sanford Hown
Fall From Hay Mow May Cause Death in Indiana Farm
Mrs. Kate Baumgartner wife of Deputy Auditor Paul Baumgartner fell from a barn haymow on their St Marys township farm. She suffered serious injuries to her shoulder left hip and back and lay in extreme cold for two hours before a seven year old daughter Ruth found her. Her condition was described as a long exposure risking death.
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Decatur
Ind
Kate Baumgartner
Paul Baumgartner
St.Marys Township
Ruth
Pythian Home Dedication Draws Knights to Decatur
Hundreds of Knights of Pythias from nearby towns gathered in Decatur Indiana for the dedicatory exercises of the new Pythian home. Fort Wayne delegates led a 2 o’clock parade. Chancellor Commander Suttles gave the welcome, with W K Armstrong of Portland replying. Judge O N Heaton of Fort Wayne delivered the principal address "A Man" as part of a reception and banquet that evening.
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Decatur
Ind
Knights of ‘Pythias
Fort’ Wayne
Fort Wayne
Commander Suttles
W.K. Armstrong
Portland
O. N Heaton
Bangliet
Jail dispute ends with assault charge in Auburn
In Auburn Indiana on February 22 Ralph Thomas brought James Hepshier to the jail after Hepshier was fined five dollars and costs by Squire Beehler for assault on James Dutcher. Hepshier and his wife had visited Dutcher’s home to see his child. Hepshier was expelled for abusive conduct. An altercation followed and Dutcher was said to be struck with a club by Hepshier. Mrs Hepshier is Dutcher’s granddaughter. The disturbance marks the culmination of a troubled marriage. Hepshier will stay in jail for fifteen days.
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Auburn
Ind
Shertt
Ralph Thomas
Garrett
James Hepshler
Squire Beehler
James Dutcher
Hepshier
Dutcher
Husband a Drunkard in Divorce Suit from Mary Penrod
Mary J. Penrod sues James Penrod in Bluffton Idaho circuit court for absolute divorce alleging marriage in 1904 and separation since 1907. She claims habitual drunkenness and failure to provide for wife and child despite ability, seeking a divorce and support arrangements.
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Bluffton
Mary J. Penrod
Sharpe & Bturgis
James Penrod
Arguél
Case Continued In Decatur Over Right To Practice
The case against Dr Horror Severn in Decatur Indiana was continued to test whether he has the right to practice as an assistant to osteopath Wr Johnston of Fort Wayne. The proceedings focus on licensing and professional credential issues.
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Decatur
Ind
Horror Severn
Wr. Johnston
Fort. Wayn
Brank
Two candidates remain for Auburn judgeship race
Auburn Ind February 18 The Fort Wayne Sentinel report that Judge J H Rose will move to Fort Wayne to join Zollars and Leonard narrows the Republican field for district circuit court judge in DeKalb and Steuben counties. Rose exits both circuit and appellate races, leaving two contenders in the district contest.
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Auburn
Ind
Fort Wayne
J. H. Rose
Fred EB. Zollars
Elmer Leonard
Clieuit
DeKalb
Steuben
Dtétties
Ounyts
Mind Unbalanced by Worry Over Case in Ossian
Ossian Ind February 17 A court case between Archbold and Summers over a missing hog left Archbold in distress and feared to have driven him to mental strain. Both men acted in good faith, each believing the animal theirs, leading to a tense legal dispute and personal worry.
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Ossilan
Ind
Archbold
Ossian
Emmett Archbold
A How
Summers
Atgeltbold
Married in Kalamazoo ties knot for Miss Johnson and Mr. Comstock
Miss Carrie Johnson daughter of ex Sheriff Robert Johnson marries Willow Comstock of Albion Mich in Kalamazoo. The couple, living in Vicksburg Mich, plan to reside there after the ceremony.
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Bluffton
Ind
Kalamazoo
Mich
Carrie Johnson
Robert Johnson
Willow Comstock
Albion
Vicksburg
Comstock
Michigan
Brudton High School 190% Class Plans Reunion
Bruffton Indiana February 22 Plans are under way for a reunion of Brudton High School's 190% graduating class. The meeting will be held on the evening of March 18 with a banquet at the Bliss Hotel. A gathering will follow at the Beatlathtt.
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Bruffton
Ind
Brudton High School
Bliss
Best Spellers in Adams County Captivate Decatur
Decatur Indiana February 22 Miss Mary Laughilln of Jefferson township won first prize in Adams County spelling contest with a flawless run facing the pronouncer. The eight hour event started at 9:30 AM and extended into the afternoon with 1463 words read before the field narrowed to the final contenders. Five hundred twenty three words were issued before any miss occurred and the tally grew to 4108 words by day’s end with many spectators leaving early.
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Decatur
Ind
Adams County
Mary Laughilln
Jefferson Township
Wevitals Shively
Minnie Tricker
Nels ‘Kerr
Alexander
Fainge
Enz to lease 820 acre farm and manage new duties
Charles Enz owner of 820 acres northwest of Marlon Ohio has accepted a land rent offer and will rent a new home. Payne and O Fab plan a salary of 2600 dollars per year plus one percent of profit. Enz will handle buying selling and oversee operations.
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Mr. Enz
Uiinvis
Buzz saw accident harms Thorn youth’s hand
Columbia C lyre, of Thorn operating a buzz saw cut the left hand of a young man. He was rushed to the city hospital where Dr. D S Linvill stitched eleven stitches to dress the injured hand.
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Columbia Clyre
Thorn
Nadly
Linvill
Soldier Boy At Home in Decatur After Army Service
Alpheus Roop, son of Mr and Mrs George Roop, has arrived home after three years service in Uncle Sam artillery. He served five months at Fort Sheridan and two and a half years elsewhere. He has been located at Fort Riley near Junction City Kansas. He will not re enlist.
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Ormsby
B. G. ‘Eliot
Decatur
Indy
Alpheus Roop
George Raon
Teacher Ill With Smallpox At Warsaw School
Miss Mabel Leffel of near Silver Lake ill in Warsaw after contracting smallpox while teaching in Alabama. She had taught in the South for two years and is reported to be among about sixty cases in the area.
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Warsaw
Ind
Mabel Leffel
Silver Lake
Yell
Ft In
Alabama
Lem
South
Blegipp
Albion Nominates Treasurers for Unexpired Term
Albion Indiana February 19 Geo O Rudsell Republican and M J Halferty Democrat were nominated by their parties for free town treasurer to fill the unexpired term of Ralph Halferty resigned. A special election will be held at Albion February 4.
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Albion
Ind
Geo.o. Rudsell
M. J. Halferty
Free Town
Ralph Walferty
Man Arrested for Bigamy in Corunna Indiana Case
Corunna Indiana February report details John Green an Elkhart man with three wives including a Kalamazoo deserter and a Michigan new wife Leona B Eikhart age 19. Police say Green abandoned Mrs Hathaway in Elkhart and fled with other women as witnesses place him in Dekalb and Elkhart counties.
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Corunna
Ind
Green
M. Vport
Unclear Will of A'sUIC Area Noted in Decatur Ind
A fragmented obituary like notice from Decatur Indiana references a will of a local resident dated February 22. It mentions real and personal property leaving Ellen and a provision of $1,000 to Mattle Mantick Bertha Nettle Spangler but the details are garbled and partially unreadable.
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Decatur
Ind
Jaaper “WiHam
Case
Ho Willshire
Ellen
Mattle Mantick
Bertha Nettle Spangler
Beers Held Annual Meeting in Madison and Anderson Counties
At the Fort Wayne area event a large number of subscribers joined the annual meeting of the organization in Madison and Anderson Counties. George W. Wayne was elected president with W. Tck as vice president and T. Ole as secretary treasurer. Directors include D. Rosenbaum, Rev. William Muncie, and others from Anderson and Indianapolis.
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Fort Wayne
Anderson Movida
Madison
Ei Pahy
George W. Wayne
W Tck
Anderson
Cool
T. Role
Fisher
Multo “Wayne
D. Rosenbaum Ab Tervile
Andersony
William Muncie
Wayne
Swit
Indianapolis, Co
Country Party Brings Neighbors Together for Birthday
A scattered report describes a country party hosted by Miss Catherine Krause Berghorn and Mr Albert Wegman with neighbors including Krause, Sakon, Moyers, and Williams. The gathering at a Monro home featured friendship, music, and communal supper.
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Catherine Gocing
Pale Shemeich
Ating Op Ma
Carrie Sakon
Clara
Krause
Fred . Moyers
BI Brancke
Moyer
Harry.Gery
Hime
Tha
Catherine Krau Berghorn
Albert Wegman
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