Various local notes from Bluffton area and beyond
Local tidbits report births and moves including a daughter to the Atkinson family of Broadway and the Bush family taking a summer farm on Aboite township. Census work, a new steam renting contract, farm land purchases, and travel for residents are noted along with a bicycle race, a missing boy found employed locally, and minor city incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Zorbaugh
Bluffton
Peter Snitzler
Monroeville
Charles S. Bush
Aboite Township
Ms. S. Wagenhals
Cresson Springs
Georgia Davis
Liberty Street
Churubusco
Robert Spice
de Wald
Riverview
Frank Alderman
Hamilton National
Charles J. Schnabel
Portland
Stellhorn
New York
George Mohr
Broadway
Roanoke
Fred Larimore
Lake Township
Richard K. Irwin
Illinois Road
Henryflix
Jefferson and
Barr Streets
Dick Burlingame
Franklin Eineada
Willystreet
S. Levington
Aldine
G. W. Mainwaring
Chicago
Yerkes Nominated for Kentucky Governor by Acclamation
In Louisville on July 18 John W. Yerkes of Danville was nominated by acclamation by the Republican state convention. The platform centers on the Goebel election law as the key issue while aiming to gain Democratic votes and sidestep national matters. Ex Governor Bradley fueled the rally with a call for liberty and possible revolution if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
John W. Yerkes
Danville
Kentucky
Yerkes
Democratic ticket favored despite silver plank clash
William Z. Bryan contends anti imperialist opponents may back the Democratic ticket if imperialism remains the core issue. He says some gold standard critics already support the ticket and that consent of the governed justifies backing even without endorsement of the silver plank. He argues bi metallism evils are easier to correct than endorsing militarism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
William Z. Bryan
Anti-Imperialistic League
Suit Seeks Receiver for Rents and Profits
August Freese has commenced suit against Henry Good Lizzie Good and William Wheeler and asks Judge Vesey to appoint a receiver to manage the rents and profits of specified property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Freese
Henry Good
Lizzie Good
William Wheeler
Vesey
District Chairmen Meet for Twelfth District Campaign Plans
Democratic county chairmen of the Twelfth congressional district met in a downtown hotel parlor last week to discuss campaign plans. Attending were C. C. Walters of DeKalb, Cyrus Cline of Steuben, Frank J. Dunton of LaGrange, N. V. Whiteleather of Whitley, and H. Berghoff of Allen. Noble did not attend. a telephone message from Dr Mort conveyed prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twelfth Congressional District
and All
C. C. Walters
DeKalb
Cyrus Cline
Steuben
Frank J. Dunton
Lagrange
N. V. Whiteleather
Whitley
H. ©. Berghoff
Allen
Noble
Dr. Mort
Sca
Othae
Democratic prospects seen bright in county meetings
Hipaiy Chairman Kaough presided with Hon. James M. Robinson in attendance as they discussed the congressional situation. All chairmen agreed that prospects of an increased democratic vote in every county were bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Hipaiy
Kaough
James M. Robinson
Ankenbruck Sells Store and Saloon to Clusserath
Joseph T. Ankenbruck sold his grocery and saloon at 274 East Washington street to Nicholas Clusserath who assumed possession immediately. Clusserath, a former clerk for the Pennsylvania company, resides at 16 Madison street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. Ankenbruck
East
Washington Street
Nicholas Clusserath
Mr. Clusserath
Pennsylvania Company
Madison Street
British and Boer clash near Pele-Garew and Waterval
London reports Lord Roberts dispatch from Pretoria dated July 17 detailing a fierce Boer attack on the left of Pele-Garew’s position. Irish Fusiliers and Canadian mounted infantry held firm, with seven British killed and 31 wounded. Fifteen hundred Boers broke through toward Lindley before being pursued by British brigades. Roberts honors Lieutenants Borden and Birch for gallantry and notes Borden’s prior commendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Pele-Garew
Hutton
Irish Fusiliers
Canadian Mounted Infantry
Alderson
Fusiliers
Borden
Pirch
Threnty
Tan Hamilton
Watervale
Shamman
Krall
Hunter’s
Rundle
Bethlehem
Ficksbore
Lindley
Paget
Broadwood
Roberts
Birch
Fort Wayne Printers Buy Butler Herald
John T. Ferguson and John F. Winbaugh, noted Fort Wayne printers, have purchased the Butler Herald in DeKalb county from O. H. Downey and left Tuesday to take charge. The office is well equipped and the field is seen as promising. Both buyers have worked in The Sentinel. Ferguson has recent ties to the Journal-Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Fergnsson
John F. Winbaugh
Fort Wayne
Herald
Butler
DeKalb County
O. H. Downey
Sentinel
Terguson
Journal-Gazette
Mail carrier Charles V. Inks visits city on business
Noble county Democrat Charles V. Inks, a longtime marble dealer from Ligonier, came to town for a business trip. He recalled delivering mail on horseback between Wolf Lake and Fort Wayne before railroads arrived, stopping at the Hodekin house in Port Wayne, once a leading hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles V. Inks
Noble County
Mr. Inks
Wolf Lake
Fort Wayne
Hodekin
Port Wayne
Inks
Ligonier
Castoria advert and travel offer with train details
An old newspaper fragment promotes Castoria for infants and children with the line The Kind You Have Always Bought. It also mentions travel rates to Chautauqua Lake with July 27 departure and August 28 return, plus train service quality and agent contact.
Petition Filed to Vote on Fort Wayne and Butler Railway Aid
Alfred Marquardt and 41 Springfield township freeholders petitioned the Allen County commissioners to call an election on a proposed $10,000 appropriation to Fort Wayne and Butler Railway Company. The funds would aid construction through Springfield township, with a station at Maysville, and the grant would lapse if the railway is not finished in two years. The project aims to connect the Wabash at Butler to the Wabash at Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Marquardt
Springfield Township
Allen County
Fort Wayne and Butler Railway Company
Maysville
Fort Wayne
Butler
Real Estate Transfers Compiled by Heller & Co
A list of property transfers in various townships including Cedar Creek Springfield Maumee and Perry. Notable entries include Magdalent Levy to Josephine Schlatter for $1 and George Roberts to Edward Roberts for $800 with several other deeds recorded to Daniels Smith Pfeiffer and Hatch among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Heller & Co
East Berry Street
Magdalent Levy
Josephine Schlatter
Cedar Creek
Cornelius Levy
George
Mildred Roberts
Edward Roberts
Springfield
Sarah
Geo. F. Roberts, Jr
FE. J
Wayne
M. L
I. F. Gruber
Wm. F. Gruber
S. W
S. BE
M. A. Daniels
Wm. B
Abigail Daniels
Maysville
C. W. Edgerton
Daniel C. Smith
Maumee Township
Hannah M. Edgerton
Christian F
Charlotte E
Charles and Maud Brown
Samuel Hieber
Perry Township
Wanted butts or small timber by Paul Mfg Co
Help wanted notice from Paul Manufacturing Company seeking butts or small timber of any kind. Located at the corner of 6th and North Calhoun, Bloomington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Mnfg. CO
Cor
6Th and
North Calhoun
Bloomingdale
Private Driveway Signs Placed at Post Office Rear
Postmaster has placed private way signs at both ends of the driveway behind the post office between Barry street and the first alley south due to frequent use. Dr Carrithers Calvin reports a letter from Miss Fannie Sabin former High School Latin teacher now in Bamberg and soon Berlin to study through the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Street
First Alley South
Page
Dr. Carrithers-Calvin
Fannie Sabin
Germany
Miss Sabin
Iwamburg
Berlin
Real Estate Opportunity Ad in Bass Block Rooms
Rooms in the Bass Block at 1711 offered for the money of any house in the city. Call to examine and be convinced that the claim is not an exaggeration. May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. F. Pfeisfer
Bass Block
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Eureka
Cana
Standard Oil. Co
Pierce
Wm. Connolly
Walnut Street
Lorain
Ohio
Dr. Pierce
F. M. Smith & CO
Calhoun Street
J C.F. McMahen & Son
Poland
Sheriff’s Sale
John Shaffer
Anna Fletcher
Superior Court
State of
Indiana
Court House
Said County
Range 14
Hali Allen
William F. Kessler
Auburn
Norman Atkinson
Alonzo Battson
Wells Sunty
Lake Erie and Western
Hartford City
Jacob Hetrick
Pittsburg
Kosciusko County
Joel Phillipp
Grove
Pierceton
L. W. Rouse
Warsaw
B. Kemp
North Manchester
F. B. Moe
South Whitley
Lucile McWhirter
Edwin H. Lane
Rome City
Rich Valley
Lane
Lester Comedy Company
Illinois
Findlay
Pennsylvania
Brinley
Wild Talk OF
Ernor O
Nigkel Plate
Chautangi Lake
C. A. Asterlin
Ind
Uncle Sam
A. Cratlway
Freeholders
Tom
Dick—Rock
Manson
Brosius & Brosius
Clinton Street
C. C. Schlatter & Co
Sherwin-Williams
East Columbia Street
Fort Wayne, Ind
F. C. Parham
Barr St
Gard
Eromr
Wayne Street
Bas
Diether Lumber CO
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