Indiana Industrial School abuse sparks state inquiry
In Fort Wayne and Indianapolis reports, charges of cruel punishment at the Indiana Industrial School for Girls prompt a legislative commission investigation and a push to replace the current board. Governors and representatives observe alleged use of leather straps, denial of mirrors, and restricted food while a bill seeks major reforms.
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Local News Notes From Woodburn Area
David Sehidagger and tom Woodbinn visit Igid's Susiday. Rev Noah Blosser of New Slack conducts services Sunday and Simday. Lohman and Rothgelhne plan a large spring barn at John Eile’s place. Anna Patni of Wallen visits the Whites. Quarantine measures ease. Wells, a veteran, ill with Bright's disease. Hartian returns from Ohio to manage a Fort Wayne farm. Teese Tathweb reports Saturday pay day. Niexer from Monroevale ships hay east this week. Lena Gevers to Fort Wayne for a new position. E I Moser of Wendhure elevator reports business to Wednesday. Ast Johnson visits his father in the hospital. Woh Rose travels to Fort Wayne for business. Subscribe for The Sentinel.
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Tom Woodbinn
Igid
Susiday
Noah Blosser
New Slack
Lohman & Rothgelhne
John Eile
Si. Aidrs
Ea Schwaorn
Anna Patni
Wallen
August White
Smiallook
Daha Wells
Bright
Henry Hartian
Youngstown
Ohio
Coblente
Fort Wayne
Hangay
Teese Tathweb
Woodburn
Si. Niexer
Monroevale
Lena Gevers
E. I. Moser
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Imsiness Lp
Wondhurn
Hartman and Reliant Losses Describe Local Deaths
Clara Hartman aged 25 dies at home from puerperal fever. Husband a clerk at the Pennsylvania freight house. She leaves two children, ages three and six weeks. Daughter of farmer Paul Trier of Wayne township. Siblings include Mrs H Meyer Lydia Trier Louis and Paul Trier. Bertha Reiter and several others among those sick with diphtheria. Mary Houser age 23 dies near Hoagland. Nellie Slimmer, 24, dies of sepsis at St Joseph's hospital. J Rutledge, inmate at Indiana school for feeble-minded youth, dies of double pneumonia. Christine Goetz, 73, dies of Bright's disease near the yards. The section notes multiple local bereavements and causes of death.
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Mra
Hartman
Paul Trier
Wayne Township
Tigre
H. Meyer
Misa Lydia Trier
Louis
Christine Goetz
Tate John Goetz
Pennsylvania Yards
Bright
Death of Sophia Sehwwe at age seventy seven
Sophia Sehwwe, an elderly resident with her adopted daughter Mrs Jwenks BMI, of 256 East Grol Glun Avenue, died about 9 on Tuesday afternoon from the diffene Lica of age. Funeral services likely Friday afternoon at St. Tohy's Reformed Church.
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Getto
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Funeral services of Wes. Fredovicka Hildebrand announced
Funeral services will be held at Briday from the residence in Marign township and at Zaitheran church in Soest at o clock.
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Soest
Sunday services and revival schedule at Oale Grove and nearby churches
Sunday school at Oale Grove 10 am and 2 pm for Sunday school. Evening preaching at 7 30 pm. Friendship church hosts 7 30 pm preaching. Evangelistic services run daily except Saturday with Rev JT Yohnsin Tuesday and Friday evenings, Rev W H Daniele Wednesday, Rev White Thursday. Weekday services begin at 7 30. Bible verse quoted from Revelation. Samuel S Hall, pastor.
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Fort Wayne visit and social gatherings noted
Hoagland reeze, Min. G, 2. Lipes visits Fort Wayne with son B. Lipes. Several youths enjoyed an evening at Joli Youse’s home with an excellent supper at 12 oclock. Ever and Meng Hubler learned a lesson for not tying their horses and walked home. Enos Smitley and Mrs. Enos Smitley visiting relatives in Defiance, Ohio. All who attended the lecture last
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Death of Mayme Houser Shocks Our Town
Our town mourns the loss of Mayme Houser, a highly esteemed young lady loved by all who knew her. The funeral was held Tuesday at Heese Cast with Rev. J. H. Miller officiating. Miss Lydia Greesley reentered school, Mr Watts moves to Monmouth, and local social life notes Flora’s absence and Rev. Dunts’ meeting closure.
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Monrosville
Vandalia Receiver Holds Line Amid River Road Talk
Terre Haute correspondent cites St Louis Globe-Democrat quoting Vandalia officials laughing at rumors of expansion to the River road and extending to Detroit. They say Vandalia remains in receivership for years as Indiana pursues a costly mitigation plan to recover funds.
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Hel ‘River Road
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Ikely
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