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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1912

Page

3

Primary race shapes Wells and Blackford judiciary

In Indiana Wells and Blackford counties hold a Democratic primary for judge and prosecuting attorney in the twenty eighth judicial circuit. Three candidates, Judge C F E Sturgis, W S Eichhorn, and Levi Mock, contest the judgeship, while Leo F Sprague seeks the prosecutorship with no opposition. The district traditionally assigns the judge to Wells and the prosecutor to Blackford, but this primary breaks that pattern. Betting boards reflect expectant contention, especially between Sturgis and Eichhorn, with Sturgis seen as a likely nominee for a second term.

Bluffic Ind Twenty-Eighth Judicial Circuit Wells Blackford C. FE. Sturgis W. ST. Eichharm Levi Mock Wells County Leo F. Sprague Blackford County Choos Sturgis Eichhorn

Alonroe County and Jackson Township News Briefs

Community notes from Alonroe and Jackson townships report several sickness updates and social events. Mrs Sam Isenberger and Dr Cowan are mentioned alongside local residents visiting relatives in Chicago and Indiana. The fifth annual teachers institute was held at the high school with a long program, and Flat Rock chapter 205 installed officers at the Masonic hall amid cold weather.

Alonroeville Sam Isenberger Cliver Taylor and Airs D. ¢. Cowan Ef Dixean Seretha Cuest Oet Ady Mic Ah Oh. Walker Sundar Chas Nrick Columbus Virgil Nay RK. Rose Messiges Chicago Indi Nia Webster Church of the Laurene Jones Jackson Township Johnson Lafayette Alonroe T. 4 Peters A. &. Jones Addie Durnell Violet Whittern Nichols Coll Frwin Clem Mary Furian Sir Launfal C Jones Query Hox Aiss Sehull John Crabill Masonic Hall Flat Rock N. Y Annie Whittern Minnie Mareh-land Olie Geyer Adah Mary Raber Ruth Jessie Harvey Esther Minnie Spake Martha Helen Jones Electa Violet’ Whittern Katherine Barbour Sentinel N. TH. Whittern Ethel Krick

Jang Family Returns. Local Moves and Post Office Change

Mrs and Mrs Oscar Jang visited 0 Minick and wife and returned to Sharon Ohio. CA Repp moved his household goods to the city. Miss Lyle Surie becomes assistant postmistress replacing Dora Mack. Sam Roberts hosted the Jolly Twelve club at her south of town home.

Harlan, Ind Oscar Jang Minick Sharon Ohio Fe.c. Carrington Blanche Reichelderfer John RR. “Hater Carrington Repp Ora Blackburn Lyle Surie Misa Dora Mack Rey Miller FE. C. Carrington Berne Ind Sam Roberts Jolly Twelve Club

Garrett seeks three more saloons after wet vote

Garrett Indiana, after adopting a local option wets status, seeks a saloon for every 500 residents, up from the prior limit of one per 1,000. Attorneys McKennan and Sharpless urge invalidation of the new ordinance, with appeals to circuit court and possible Powers ruling. Garrett becomes DeKalb County’s only wet spot as saloon advocates plan eight spots.

the Sentinel J . Auburn Ind Garrett Humber FE. M. McKennan W. W. Sharpless Circuit Court Powers DeKalb Mi Fwet

Local items highlight Monroeville social and business travel

Monroeville notes list residents such as Chas Ahr in Decatur and Robert Allison in Fort Wayne on business, visits by Mrs. Boree and Miss Roebert in Detroit, and hospital transfer for John Lomiller. A wedding unites Leona Clem with Jim Carrier in Dixon. A pumpkin contest at Painter Bros. ends with Mrs. Marty Battenburg as winner.

Monroeville Ind Chas Ahr Decatur Robert Allison Fort Wayne J. B. Neier John Jackson Daniel Murfield O. C. Pence St. Marys O. Dr C. UL. Myers John. Lomiller Dixon, C Lutheran Hospital C. M. Brown and Chicago Harry Clem Albert EK. Boree Misa Helen Roebert Detroit Mich G. F. Spake Brewer Albert Shurger White Cloud Afieh Clem Dixon Leona Jimi Carrier Wreston Carrier Purman Henry Tomhafe Jos Z Miller Jett Arkansas Win Allegar Vicksburg Arthur Battenburg Painter Bros. Furniture Store Marty Battenburg Wright Institution of the Home FL Lodge Henry Krick Pedro Club Frank Cullen C. P. Mitchell Fred Davis

Woodburn News Highlights Local Visits and Health Updates

Woodburn residents exchange visits with Fort Wayne and Antwerp friends while relatives travel to Los Angeles for rest. The heating system at Dave Rich’s residence impresses. Witte receives a cash gift after recovering from leg amputation surgery. Skating at the state line entertains youths as Mrs. Moser recovers from typhoid fever and local business ties surface with Central Lights Plant Co. in Chicago.

Huntertown Afr F.l Springer and Sons Myron and Arlo Pittsville Ohio Dave Rich Milton Augspurger Milton Una Overmeyer Antwerp G. Ehrman Lavina Gerig Fort Wayne Henry Witte Witte Albert Christ Grand Rapids Mich Louis August Brenneke Maumee Township State Line E. R. Moser Wm. Stinson Central Lights Plant Co Chicago

Spencerville News Highlights Local Illnesses Travel and Society

Spencerville residents report illnesses and medical trips including Charlie Treece's hospitalization for appendicitis and Dr. Edwards transporting a patient to Fort Wayne for night surgery. Community members visit, travel, and church Sunday school officers are elected across local schools and the Methodist program.

Markle News Update Highlights Local Visits and Travels

The Markle Indiana column lists guests and travelers visiting or visiting from nearby towns. Names include Professor T F Meyer of Bluffton, Enid Eichhorn in openness to Angola, and William Cookrly Jr of Logansport visiting grandparents Cookerly. Various residents journeyed to Greencastle DePauw University Urbana and Westfield for study visits and holidays.

Beets Harvest Finished as Continental Sugar Reaps Field

Antwerp Ohio reports the Continental Sugar company completed harvesting the beet crop, with some growers expressing relief after frozen ground. Local trades shift as George Tracy acquires the Charles Harris North Main street residence. mayor imposes new scrap pricing to maintain order. Religious revival continues in Cecil. local notables attend meetings and exams.

Antwerp Continental Sugar Company George Tracy Charles Harris North Main Street Arley Smith Charles M. Hudson Paulding Adrian Mich Marie McGuire Frank van Wert Miss Marie Charley Herzier Columbus John Bakle German American Sugar Co Cecil Bardelmier D Presbyterian N. Osborn Ruth Carr Rachel Banks Wm. Foster Hazel John Berg County Board of Examiners Berg Worden Sperry Butler Fort Wayne Ind Lloyd Craft David Curtis Defiance Lewis McClusky Delta John L. Pocock Maynoreles W. P. Reid

Adams County couple reunites missing son after saloon outing

A well known Adams county farmer and his wife fret over their missing son whom the father left outside a saloon while in town. They later locate the boy with store patrons and neighbors who cared for him. The item leads with local social notes and community events.

Decatur Tan Adams County St. Joseph Hospital County Institute Berne Glen Beavers Emerson Beavers Lagrippe Celeste Weinhoff Mayme Deininger Emma Terveer Harry Horn Union City Stella Wembhoff Miss Sullivan Mayme Terveer Mathilde Sellmeyer Entre Nous Club Ella Metchler Pearl Purdy Bessie Rector Montmorenci Olive Goodwin Ed Johnson Fort Wayne Ss Frank Andrews Taitheran Hospital Andrews Burk Roger Vite Clyde Lee Fife Earl Robert Fife A. K. Brook Nellie Fife

Convoy News Highlights Local Socials and Visits

Convoy Ohio reports show Earl Britenburg and Edmund Clay returning to Delaware college. Numerous visits span Van Wert Delphos and Fort Wayne with families, clubs like the Jolly Five hosting a city hall party, and travelers including Frank W Leslie and son Gaylord planning a west Indies trip.

Earl Britenburg Edmund Clay Delaware College Mary Mollenkopf van Wert J. Stephenson Dixon Cleo Ramsey Ada Carpenter Christ. Heolle Arthur Freidig Frank W. Leslie and Son Marlin Rover Virgil Baker Bert Etter Walter Deniz Walter Hilton Ernest Singer Mary Leslie Fort Wayne B. F. Fraylick Sturgis Mich Chas. Bowen Grace Leslie Jolly Five Herbert Downing Ada J. Downing A. Baker Theodore Krohn Edna Simms Georgia Lorber Ruth Sproul Velma Mcintosh Monroeville Ohn Knox

Leo and Vicinity Near and Far Fresh Start to School

Leo Ind public schools reopen after holidays. Local residents Chas Pepe and wife return home in Monroe Ind. New births at Yoder and Piquenot homes. Funeral services for Martin Metcalf held at Union church. Various residents visit Ohio Fort Wayne and Defiance while others recover from illness and surgery.

Leo Ind Chas Pepe Monroe Solomon Yoder Frank Piquenot Edwin Dickson Martin ¥. Metcalf Union Church Huntertown Eva Hattie Tonkle Ohio Stephen Shears Lewis Tonkel Defiance Mable Myers Fort Wayne Dore Hursh Jonas Sanders Chas. Treace Henry Krunbigel H. L. Moody

Local News From Poe Indiana Society Notes

Mr and Mrs Els worth Ruhl visited Fort Wayne with Mr and Mrs Fremont Winger. Neighbors surprised Chas True on New Year’s Eve. Attendees included Hindley Harkless Hiser Marion Smith. H H Roberts returned home near Larwill after holidays. New Year dinner hosted by Mercer clan and Shearer family in Poe. Chester Ruhl visited Monroeville. Virginia Maybe of White Pigeon spent weeks here. Bryce True home from Fort Wayne bookkeeper post. Hiser recovering after illness.

Spencerville Ind Charles Grill Fort Wayne Charlie Treece Cupp Jerome Cook Nora Treece Andrain Miller Hicksville John Bair Otis ‘Goeltzen Nora Bathurst Harlan Della Brown F. L. Beans Charles Hill Ines Rhodes Greely Wearler Bert Vischer Fred Kressley Auburn Postal Telegraph Union Pontiac Mich George Beams William Benninghoff Masonic Lodge John Progines, Jr Frederick Sterns& Co Manuarturing Pharmacists Detroit Tle New York Israel Horn Scudder Hals Horn Walters Woodburn J. A. Provines Porter Baker Warsaw Jones Leon Ashland Calin Hart Beams & Beams Nora Smith Sipio David Hiser Marion Smith H. H. Roberts Larwill Robert Mercer Mercer Robert David Chas. Shearer Frank, Mercer Misa Misse Schultz Chester Ruhl Monroeville Deasa Maybe Virginia White Pigeon Harry Aice Wayne Smith Edwin Ruhl Noble County Bryce True Washburn-Crosby Company Gee Hiser Ian

New Haven Ponds Draw Young People For Skating Fun

New Haven Indiana reports skating on ponds draws youth amid school reopens after holidays. Local social visits include Stone and Knight families in Antwerp and Fort Wayne guests, with many family gatherings and New Year observations. Fort Wayne lighting franchise to supply street lighting, rail activity counts show 30 900 trains and 6 000 interurban cars passing through in the year. Officials discuss road improvements in Madison Township Allen County including a stone macadamized highway and drainage, with public bond proposals and rural mail route considerations.

New Haven Ind I. M. Stone Frank Knight Antwerp N. M. Milliman St. Joe John Fred Meyers Alice Fort Wayne Jacob Scheeler Sunny C. Dennis Rawson George Dennis John R. Hartzell Fred Federspiel George F. Keller Frank Federspiel Barney Schoenefeld Enough Light and Power Company of Catherine Sievers Edna Fierstine Emma Felts Nora Vierstine Emma Schnitker Lucinda Dennis Frank Begue Besancon Lamboly Isaac Dennis Fred Dennis New Years S. JB. Dustman C. L. W. Gross William Wolf Fred Tennis Blanche Ann Shackley Decatur Lenhart Albert Hershel Tricksville R. J. Blackwell Altiss Ruth Warrington Toledo Battenburg Clark Bluffton John G. Ashley M. G. Schnelker Esther, Mable Gladys Guthrie LaOtto John Wade Olive Mar Lenhart West Middleton May Lenhart Forest John’ Rule A. McIntosh Fort Warne St. John’s Catholic

Celebrations Mark Birthdays and Wedding Anniversary

Frederick Gebert of St. Joe township observed his sixty fifth birthday on January 4 with a surprise party hosted by friends including Mr. and Mrs. Young, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor and Edith, and others after a hot supper. J J Reebling of Pleasant township marked his family wedding anniversary reaching fifty years with a gathering. he and his wife Margaret Scherrer Reebling have twenty grandchildren and two great grandchildren and several children listed including Julia Ilser Jake Reebling Henry P Reebling Nettie Aie and J Rieman.

Frederick Gebert St. Joe Township Gebert Young Taylor Edith Springer W. G. Page Parker Will Young Celia Springer Jesse Devan J. J. Reebling Pleasant Township Tuesaday Reehling Germany Margaret Scherrer Julia Iliser Poe Henry P. Reebling Sof Arcola Jacob Reebling Tacoma Wash Nettie Aie Roe J. Rieman Maggie Anna Reebling

ReEstablishment Petition For Stone Road In Madison Township

Notice that a petition for establishing a stone road in Madison Township Allen County Indiana was filed in January 1912 and will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners on February 7 1912. The petition is by freeholders and voters of Township 29 North Range 14 East seeking re establishment of a stone road.

Burns Indiana General Assembly State of Madison Township Alien County Range Fourteen Section Twentysix Township Twenty-nihe Board of Commissioners Clayton Stone United States County of Allen State of Indians William Johnson Alice Johnson Teo W. Gresley Clayton Joseph Emenhiser Oris Christ Scherer Charles W. Youse John M. Brown Kenry H. Christianer Dno. W. Chapman Oliver E. Roudebush Mabel Roudebush Julian Aftyneh F. H. Wittle Martin Luttman Samuel Houk Jos, V. van Buskirk Chauncy E, Morton Noah Gresler Eas Hartzell George Adair Harry E, Battenberg Mattie M. Battenberg Has. N. Ehrman Jerry Barkley Allen County Calvin H. Brown Auditor’s Office Board of County Commissioners Allenounty Firdiana County of Allen State of Indiana Township Twenty-nine North Range

Notice of Final Settlement of Estate for Henry Bue

Creditors heirs and legatees of Henry B K Bue deceased must appear in Allen circuit court Fort Wayne Indiana January 27 1912 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove terishry and receive distributive shares Administrator Frank H Buerker Witness clerk January 3 1911 1912 seal court attorneys for estate listed

Henry BK. Bue Allen Fort Wayne Indiana

Appointment of Administrator for Indiana Estate

Notice declares Herman H Hartwig appointed administrator of Sybel W Daugherty estate in Allen County Indiana. The solvent estate notice appears. attorney A W Campbell listed for the estate. January 3 to 10 1977.

Sybel W. Daugherty Allen County Indiana Herman H. Hartwig WWM A. Campbell

Appointment of Administratrix in Allen County Estate

Mrs. Augusta Kelley named administratrix of the estate of John B. Kelly late of Allen County Indiana deceased. S. M. Hench attorney for estate. June 10 17 24.

John B. Kelly Allen County Indiana Augusta Kelley S. M. Hench

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