Learns Right Name After 22 Years in Warsaw
Bert Hand of Garfield Kansas learned his birth name was Hand after spending 22 years believed to be Portius. He reunited with his Warsaw mother and sister and plans to search for his missing brother Jesse while continuing his life in Kansas.
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Warsaw
Ind
Bert Hand
Garfield
Kan
Bert Portius
Harley Evans
Thomas Rvland
James Hand
Kosciusko
Hand
Buchanan. Mich
Mishawaka
Portius
Kand
Kosciusko County
Buchanan, Mich
Jesse
Bert
Kansag
Veteran editor Dr John Rerick dies at 81 in Lagrange
Dr John S Y Rerick a surgeon soldier and long time newspaper figure in Northern Indiana died at his home in Lagrange at 81 after months of ill health due to pneumonia. He led Indiana Republican efforts, served as postmaster and county clerk, and authored a history of the Forty fourth Infantry. Surviving are his widow and three sons Roland John and Carl.
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Rerick
Tippecanoe County
Michigan University
Sumption Prairie
St. Joseph County
Fort Wayne
South Bend
Lagrange
Thirteenth
Indiana Infantry
Forty-fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Pittsburg
Forty-fourth Regiment
Island Park Assembly
Rome City
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Grand Army of the Republic
Republican Party
Roland H. Rerick
The
Lagrange Standard
John D. Rerick
Chicago
Carl H. Rerick
Marion
Old man wins Cupid race by marrying 16 year old bride
Philip Long of Jefferson township, 75, wed 16 year old Martha Reimer of Allen county at Roanoke with justice Jacob John officiating. Despite family opposition, Long vows to provide for his young wife and return to Jefferson township. He notes ministers took a $5 fee and says the knot is as binding as a preacher’s ceremony.
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Columbia City
Ind
Philip Long
Jefferson Township
Martha Reimer
Allen County
Reimer
Roanoke
Jacob John
Mr. Long
Squire John
Hoosier Banker Weds in New York and Tour Planned
Marion Indiana banker J Wood Wilson wed Miss Lillian Pampell of Wabash at the Waldorf Astoria New York with Rev Charles Little officiating. The couple will travel to Europe visiting Egypt Greece and Turkey, as chimes at First Presbyterian Church toll in their honor. Guests from Marion and Wabash attended and sent wedding wishes.
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Marion
Ind
Lohengrin
First Presbyterian Church
J. Wood Wilson
Waldorf- Astoria Hotel
New York City
Lillian Pampell
Wabash
Charles Little
Wilson
Miss Pampell
New York
Mr. Wilson
Willson
Marion Bank
Indiana
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Waldorf-Astoria
Europe
Egypt
Greece
Turkey
J. L. McCullough
A. J. Gable
George Bell
Little
Saloons May Come Back Into De Kalb County
Garrett Ind January 21 The Anti-Saloon league leader Rev D W Williams says saloons will not return to De Kalb county though if the law changes and town units replace county units Garrett may vote to stay dry. He notes improved homes and greater cash flow since prohibition and cautions that county wide repeal would not guarantee a revival in Garrett Auburn Butler or Waterloo.
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Garrett
Ind
Anti-Saloon League
DeKalb County
D. W. Williams
Mr. Williams
Sentinel
Williams
Cowan Street
Keyser
Safoons
Wiliams
de Kalb County
McKennan
Iquor
United States
United States Senate
DeKalb
Senator Powers
Steuben
Auburn
Butler
Waterloo
Whitely Man Says He Is Not Married
Columbia City Indiana January 18 Philip Long 75 of Jefferson township denies marriage to Martha Reimer 16. He says they only obtained a marriage license in Fort Wayne and vows have not been exchanged. He notes possible future marriage but would not seek consent from his children. He denies deed or land transfer and claims no gift of 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
Philip Long
Jefferson Township
Martha Reimer
Fort Wayne
Mr. Long
Miss Reimer
Old Army Plunder Ring Involving Sailor Baer And Addison
In Hartford City Indiana January 18,a Mecca saloon bartender Frank Baer is jailed on suspected thefts at the Marion National Home. He allegedly acted as a go between in selling underwear and prison shoes brought by Frank Addison, a Spanish American War veteran, who is accused of stealing from the quartermaster's office and selling items locally. Addison denies wrongdoing beyond drinking, while Baer faces witnesses claiming knowledge of theft sources. Governor Steele directs investigation and holds both men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
Frank Baer
Mecca
United States Circuit Court
National
Marion
Baer
Frank Addison
Marian
Clamme
Prixler
Addison
Mar
Steele
Peddler of booze trapped by temperance group in Roanoke
Roanoke Indiana January 20 Charles Regedanz former saloon keeper turned bootlegger was caught in a temperance trap set by Lou Fullmore and deputies. He walked a line, buying whisky in Fort Wayne then selling it bottled or by drinks from a moving “walking saloon” until the plot secured his arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Ind
Charles Regedanz
Regedant
Fort Wayne
Lou Fullmore
Regedanz
Fullmore
Marshal Fields
Reg
Reggadanz
Formerly a bartender now owns 960 acres in Alta County
Formerly a bartender in Huntington Ind identified as C Kelly who left Chris Allman’s bar three years ago to become manager at Kolotona Bottling in Fort Wayne. He later reports moving to Capeville Alta County where he now operates a farm of 960 acres.
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Alta
Canada
Huntington
Ind
C. Kelly
Chris Allman
Fort Wayne
Capeville
Alia
Pasadh
Romance of a Voting Contest Ends in Marion Couple Wedding
J Wood Wilson banker and Republican leader of Marion will marry Miss Lillian Pampel, a Wabash teacher, at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. The couple will honeymoon in Italy and Europe, then return to Marion to plan a home by early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash, Inc
J. Wood Wilson
Marion
Lillian Pampel
Wabash
Waldorf-Astoria
New York
Charles Little
Presbyterian Church
Italy
Miss Pampel
Mr. Wilson
Indianapolis Star
Wilson
Europe
United States
Mrs. Little
New York City
Indiana church trustees order hats off during services
Garrett Indiana January nineteenth. The Methodist Episcopal church board of trustees in Garrett passed a resolution mandating hat removal in Sunday services. Most women complied while one protester with oversized millinery left the church. Reverend D V Williams leads ongoing revival meetings aided by Walter Klingler.
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Garrett Methodist Church
Garrett
Ind
Indiana
Methodist Episcopal Church
D. V. Williams
Walter Klilngler
Dogs Kill Sheep in Huntington Township Incident
In Rock Creek township Huntington county on January 21 a sheep owner Mr Brown faced repeated losses to roaming dogs. After confirming the culprit’s mouth markers on one dog owned by Hiram McClurg Mr Brown shot the dog. He then shot another dog nearby, seriously injuring it and causing lingering danger to the flock.
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Huntington
Ind
Rock Creek
Trate Régident
Mr. Brown
Hiram
McClurg
Interurban fares rise on Kendallville to Fort Wayne route
Kendallville Indiana January 24 A new tariff on the T and C L goes into effect February 1 raising fares for Fort Wayne travelers by ten to fifteen cents. The state approved schedule shifts from zone five cent limits to two cents per mile with Kendallville to Fort Wayne one way 64 cents or $1 15 round trip from the prior 50 cent one way and $1 round trip. Avilla Auburn and Waterloo to Fort Wayne see similar one way and round trip boosts though some routes stay the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ind
Fort Wayne
Railway Commission of
Interstate Commerce Law
Fort Warne
Avilla
A Play of His Own Star John Bowersox Moves Upward
Garrett Indiana records John Bowersox once of Huntington now known as John Powers in Beulah Poynter company. He plans a next season starring in The Hoosier Schoolmaster adaptation with Miss Poynter as reading lady. He rose from amateur circles seven years ago to a leading professional role. The company is touring Washington and New York before a eastern states tour. His father is a B&O railroad engineer in Garrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Powers
Miss Poynter
Bowersox
George Bowersox
Hoosier Schoolmaster
Huntington
Commercial College
Washington, D. C
New York City
Large Huntington Real Estate Deal Registered in County Office
A major Huntington Indiana real estate transaction was recorded in the county recorder’s office on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Tesne D Hedrick purchased a large farm property in the county, described as one of the largest deals in memory. The record notes the transaction occurred on a Thursday and reflects significant local real estate activity.
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Huntington
Indi
Seounty Recorder’s Office
Tesne
D. Hedrick Houaht
St of Dls
Color Line Troubles in Indiana School Sparks Prosecution
In Marion Indiana at Franklin Township No. 3 a conflict between white and colored students escalates. Oscar Jones a non pupil threatens teacher Manson Lewis over punishing his brother, prompting a charge of provoke against Jones. The case moves to Justice Shearer's court as racial tensions have long troubled the school.
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Marion
Ind
Franklin Township
Weaver
Oscar Jones
Manson Lewis
Lewis
Dedication of Auburn Library Gift by C Eckhart
Auburn Ind January 21 crowds gathered at the Methodist church for the dedication of the city library building presented by Charles Eckhart. Willis Rhoads chaired the meeting. Rev W M Elliott gave the opening prayer. W H McIntosh spoke for Mr Eckhart. Dr Lila Leasure of the library board responded. The gift including building and grounds totals 40000 dollars.
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Auburn
Ind
Methodist Church
Charles Eckhart
Willis Rhoads
City National Bank
W. M. Elliott
W. H., MclIntosh
Building boom to sweep Monroeville this spring
Monroeville Indiana expects a spring building boom with plans for three new storerooms to replace dilapidated frames, possible Masonic hall and store, Schaab Roofing and Supply Co. to build a large factory, and several new homes to follow.
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Monroeville
Ind
Masonic Order
Schaab Roofing and Supply .Co
Edward Oxford Move to Convoy Reported
Monroeville Indiana January 23 Edward Ox residence on and tilling the fire owned by D Alleger near Breeze easing half mile to the past two years.
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Monroeville
Ind
Edward “Ox
D.alleger
Auditor May Break Trustees Tie In Huntington County
With I B Potts quitting as county superintendent in June six Republicans and six Democrats on the board face a deadlock over his replacement. If tied, the county auditor would choose, likely from Republican ranks. Potential Republican candidates include Clifford Funderburg J W McCrum and Robert McCrum. Democrats Davis Paul and W A Shock are considered. Former superintendent James B DeArmitt and Markle educator John E First emerge as possibilities.
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Huntington
Ind
I. B. Potts
Potts
Clifford Funderburg
Rock Creek
J. W. McCrum
Banquo High School
Robert McCrum
the Creek High School
Davis Paul
W. A. Shock
Huntington City
Country Schools
Paul
Shock
James B. DeArmitt
Four Counties to Represent District Spelling Contest
Four counties Randolph Adams Wells and Jay will be represented in the district spelling contest to be held in Portland Indiana February 18 at 9 30 in the forenoon in the Auditorium an admission fee of ten cents will be charged to defray expenses due to failure to enter the Madigan and Delaware counties the district match will allow seven contestants and five alternates from each county instead of three as provided in the state
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Portland
Ind
Randolph
Adams
Weils
Jay
Madigan
Delaware
Wyandotte Rocketers Strain Inquire About PM Griffin
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Wyandotte rocketers and a strain with inquiry directed to PM Griffin. No clear date, place, or outcome is established in the legible text.
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White ‘Wyandotte Rocketers
P.M. Griffin
Fort, Wayne
Decatur Bride-to-Be Buys Furnishings for Fort Wayne Home
Mrs Vida Bowers plans marriage to R M Enough of Fort Wayne next Wednesday. She purchased two hundred dollars of carpets from the Boston store, one hundred seventy dollars of dishes from J E Moser, and five hundred dollars of furniture from Méyer Scherer & Beavers. Murray Scherer accompanied the load to Fort Wayne. all is ready for their abode.
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Decatur
Ind
Vida Bowers
R. M. Enough
Fort Wayne
Boston
J. E. Moser
Méyer, Sc
Death at Warsaw
Mrs Virginia Rigdon, a well known woman in Warsaw, died yesterday at her home after a long illness. She was born in Mount Vernon, Virginia on January 27, 182% and moved to Warsaw with her husband in 1851.
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Warsaw
Ind
Virginia
Rigdon
Womah
Mount Vernon
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J. Rerick
John H Rerick
Old Man
Whitley Man
Gotham
Misa Pampell
Wayne
Martha
Marion Soldiers’ Home
Temperance
Huntington Farmer
Garrett Professional
Hoosier
Grant County
Auburn Church
John E. First
Markle
Les
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