Lightning Strikes Huntington During Storm Hurting Scene
A Sunday morning electrical storm in Huntington Indiana caused multiple lightning hits on William and Walnut streets. People including William Miller George Davis and a son were stunned but unharmed. A baby witnessed the strike on a window, was knocked to the floor and briefly stunned. A portable stone crushing plant at Hines & Bowlin was knocked over and damaged. A Hasty street screen door was torn and a cement walk damaged by a line of fire and exposed wires. Grant street suffered power outages from the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
William and
Walnut Streets
William Miller
George Davis
Eon
Miller
Mr. Davis
Hines & Bowlin
Rabbit Run Ditch
Walnut Street
Hasty Street
Grant Street
Motorcyclist Badly Injured in Colum bia City Smashup
Dr. B A Widup a local dentist and partner in Widup and Kenner sat among four riders when a 30 mph motorcycle auto collision near Shinneman's grove driven by O R France Yellow Banks forced a crash. He suffered: broken shoulder fractured leg several broken ribs cuts and bruises. Doctors fear possible internal injuries but expect possible recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
B. A. Widup
Widup and Kenner
Shinneman’s Grove
O. R. France
Yellowbanks
Widup
DROWNING AT ROME CITY NEAR SYLVAN LAKE
Don Bergaman, 28, a Rome City blacksmith, fell from a skiff on Sylvan lake and drowned. Locals saw him vanish as a drifting boat with his coat and hat appeared. Coroner Dr. Lane investigated but offered no official report, deeming the death accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Bergaman
Rome City
Ind
Sylvan Lake
Lane
Noble County
Gun Fight Near Ashley Leaves Two Wounded
At Ashley Indiana on a Saturday night Forrest Miller and his cousin Vern exchanged nine shots near Miller’s home. Forrest suffered two bullet holes in both arms and a shoulder wound while Vern was jailed with a single bullet wound and minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley
Ind
Forrest Miller
Vern
Forrest
Verna
Gift to United Brethren Church in Warsaw Indiana
An unknown friend presented the United Brethren Church of Warsaw Indiana with a beautiful pulpit furniture set. The donation arrived weeks ago and is described as a splendid gift enhancing the church interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
The
United Brethren
Veterans of all wars at Warren Indiana graveyards
Warren Indiana June the grave yards of this community have a record which perhaps no other burying grounds in the state can equal. In cemeteries within a mile of Warren there are representatives of every war in which the United States has engaged. The Revolutionary war veteran Elijah Mitchell is buried in Good cemetery. The Masonic has two soldiers of the war of 1812 James Hultz and Samuel Jones. Aaron Black and Samuel Irwin of the same war are buried in Good cemetery. The seven men who fought against Great Britain are Jacob Zent John Farr John Dillon Peter Rittenhouse James Coffield George Blair and Ezra Thompson buried in Mitchell cemetery. From the Mexican war Ira Brown in Mitchell cemetery and David Witmer in Masonic. Nearly four hundred who fought in the Civil war are buried near Warren while Burt Hows a victim of the Spanish American war is buried in Woodlawn.
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Warren
Ind
United States
Elijah Mitchell
Masonic
James Hultz
Samuel Jones
Aaron Black
Samuel Irwin
Great Britain
Mitchell Cemetery
Jacob Zent
John Farr
John Dillon
Peter Rittenhouse
James Coffield
George Blair
Ezra Thompson
Ira Brown
David Witmer
Burt Hows
Woodlawn
Boy Scout Movement Grows in Warsaw Indiana
In Warsaw Indiana on June 5 the Boy Scout movement expands to twenty one members from fifteen with six new names added in the past week. Three patrols are forming two filled and one short. Albert Magee’s Methodist Sunday school class chartered the troop and he serves as scout master. Uniforms will arrive soon and fundraising continues aided by manager Deaton of the Royal theater after two benefit performances raised substantial funds.
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Warsaw
Ind
Boy Scout Movement
Albert Magee
Methodist Sunday School
Deaton
Royal Theater
the Royal
Feline Attacks Woman in Decatur Ind
Mrs. John H. Helm, living east of Decatur, was badly lacerated by an infuriated cat after she tried to catch it. The animal, noted for killing chickens and drinking their blood, bit her hands and also bit her husband when he intervened. A doctor treated the wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
John H. Helm
Mr. Helm
Flower growers to receive prizes in Huntington contest
The Woman's Civic Improvement League in Huntington Indiana announced four prizes for the best flower and vegetable gardens in summer contests. Prizes are split between flower and vegetable categories with first and second places, and eligibility requires Junior Civic Improvement League membership via a paid two cent button. An honorable mention will honor the prettiest lawns. The federation link was discussed but not pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Woman's Civic Improvement League
League
Junior Civic Improvement League
State Federation of Clubs
Falk Sentenced to Six Months and 500 Dollar Fine
Huntington Ind May 31 Jacob Falk known as Kiondyke was jailed six months and fined 500 for a brutal assault on Ellsworth’s boy. Costs amount to 30 and leave about 710 days of jail time. Falk says he will appeal hoping to clear his name despite the accusation.
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Huntington
Ind
Ellsworth
Jacob “Kiondyke
Falk
Jacob
Rosa Berry Confesses to Grand Larceny in Indiana
Marion, May 31. Rosa Berry, once dubbed a horse thief queen, says she will plead guilty to grand larceny. She admits stealing two horses to pay debts and buy a farm animal, denies gang involvement, and blames desperate need for money. She claims no gang ties and explains she is also an inventor with various products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Rosa Berry
Columbia
Schumaker
Marton
Dayton
Hartford City Drowning After Heroic Rescue Attempt
William Williams Jr. drowns trying to save Glen Woolard, 16, in an abandoned gravel pit near Woolard’s home. Glen also drowns as Williams, wearing work clothes, swims to assist. About 300 residents watched divers recover the bodies. Woolard leaves a widow and one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
Glen Woolard
William Wiliams, Jr
Woolard
Young Woolard
Ethel
Williams
Eugene Hitesman
Edith Woolard
Anderson
Lightning Strikes Kendallville Girl Injures Virginia Cochran
Lightning hit a telephone line outside a house near Stroh Indiana on a Sunday morning and traveled inside through the wires striking 19 year old Virginia Cochran rendering her unconscious for nearly two hours. Her father was stunned but unharmed and Dr. Charles Dancer treated the injured girl who was reported much better.
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Bob
Kendallville
Ind
Virginia Cochran
Frank Cochran
Stroh
Charles Dancer
Lightning Strikes Indiana Home in Freak Bolt
In Kendallville Indiana on a Saturday dawn a bolt of lightning struck the north east of town home of David Ackerman tearing sod and grass, ripping carpet from the floor and splintering rafters in the sleeping area. The Ackerman family escaped harm and hail the strike as a remarkable local event.
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Kendallville
Ind
David Ackerman
Ackerman
Electric lights planned for Sherman park Kendallville
E H Sherman plans to light Sherman park Kendallville with electricity. General Manager C J Munton Traffic Manager G M Patterson and Special Engineer S Knight of the T and C I company, and E A Hirsch visited the grounds to inspect conditions for feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ind
E. H. Sheri ®N
Sherman Park
Bixler Lake
C. J. Munton
G. M. Patterson
S. Knight
T. & C. I. Company
E. A. Hirsch
Thieves Take Silverware in Huntington Robbery
In Huntington Indiana on June 2 Jesse Harrow heard a noise in the dining room and chased downstairs to find burglars gone with silver and about fifty dollars. No other valuables were taken. Footprints ran from the window to the alley. fresh buggy tracks hint the thieves used a buggy to escape.
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Huntington
Ind
Jesse Harrow
Wayne Township
Montpelier Man Arrested on False Pretenses Charge
Vern Markins of Montpelier Ind was arrested by Marshal McGeath on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Sheriff Clamme from Hartford City transported him on the 9 26 train following a secret service inquiry that pointed to his guilt.
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Montpelier
Ind
Vern Markins
Marshal McGeath
Clamme
Hartford City
Secret Service
Markins
Ex-Congressman Proposes Civil War Veterans Slab Plaques
Auburn Indiana June 6 Ex-Congressman J D Leighty of St Joe told county commissioners of a plan to place marble slabs in the new courthouse room for old soldiers with the name of every Civil War volunteer inscribed.
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Auburn
Ind
J.D. Leighty
St. Joe
Newly Paved Street Opens in Auburn
Auburn Indiana June 6 after weeks of closure Eighth street was opened to traffic It is the citys only brick pavement for now and if it proves satisfactory more brick paving may follow Contractors Sheets Van Auken and their crew completed the much needed improvement ahead of schedule
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Auburn
Ind
Eighth Street
Sheets & van Auken
Depot Fire Sparks From Lightning Near Craigville
A lightning bolt struck a Clover Leaf Railway telegraph line near Craigville station six miles east of Bluffton Ind on Saturday night. The blaze spread to the station, catching keyboards and woodwork before the operator stopped it with a fire extinguisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
Clover Leaf Railway Company
Craigville Station
G. A. R. to Unveil Riverside Cemetery Monument
Auburn Ind June 5 The G A R post at St Joe plans to unveil a new monument in Riverside cemetery Judge Waugh department commander is expected to attend A meeting at Dr Bowman's office Friday night set to finalize arrangements.
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Auburn
Ind
Riverside
Judge Waugh
Bowman
Junior Class Wins Inter-Class Meet at Bluffton
The Bluffton High School held its second annual inter-class meet Friday at Buckner race track near Poneto. Juniors won with 64 points, followed by sophomores 44 and freshmen 1 as seniors did not field a team due to term end duties.
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Bluffton
Bluffton High School
Buckner Race Track
Poneto
Hartford City Class of 1911 Holds Largest Graduation
Hartford City Indiana June 5 1911 commencement exercises for the local high school class of thirty eight graduates the largest class in the town's history were held at the Van Cleve theater Friday evening.
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Hartford City
Ind
VanCleve Theater
Bigamist Arrested in Wabash Indiana
Sheriff George Freeman located and arrested Eugene Manley of Peenyan Indiana after two weeks of constant work in Wabash. The case concerns a bigamy charge and the capture followed persistent pursuit by local officers.
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Wabash
Ind
George ‘Freeman
Eugene Manley
Peenyan
Kendallville Secures Additional City Carrier
Kendallville Indiana Postmaster C Weingart reports success after months of effort with Washington DC officials. An additional carrier will serve Kendallville starting June 16, improving mail delivery in the city.
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Kendallville
Ind
Washington, D. C
C. Weingart
Golden wedding day observed in Bluffton for Kenagy couple
Bluffton Indiana June 1 the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Joshua Kenagy of West South street was celebrated Tuesday with about one hundred relatives and friends visiting in the afternoon and evening to honor the couple.
Lands Sewer Contract in Auburn Highlighted
In Auburn Indiana on June 2 H. H. Strole secured the newer contract for the main line sewer project as part of the bidding sequence involving 3 B Goodall and the court housing authority.
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Auburn
Tnd
H. H. Strole
Goodall
Will
Huntington praised for beauty and cleanliness advances
A visiting Indianapolis man lauded Huntington Indiana for its beauty and cleanliness noting excellent water and a bustling, progressive atmosphere. Dr Hurty of the state health board also praised the city saying it has no superior in cleanliness and sanitary conditions, with an incinerator planned to enhance sanitation as industry grows.
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Huntington
Ind
Tness
Indianapolis
Hurty
State Board of Health
Plan Great Celebration in Markle Fourth of July
Markle Indiana on June 2 reports preparations for a mammoth Fourth of July celebration. A notable aeronaut, Frank LaBar, will perform a double parachute drop and other aerial stunts. Parades and a grand fireworks display are planned with town decorations and several bands contributing to the festive atmosphere.
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Markle
Ind
Frank LaBar
Kuhns Sentenced in Noble Circuit Court
John Kuhns formerly of Noble county and now of Columbus Ohio pleaded guilty to grand larceny in Noble circuit court at Albion and was sentenced to Michigan City penitentiary for three to fifteen years. Attorney F L Bodenhafer represented him as no defense witnesses appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Ind
John Kuhns
Noble County
Columbus
Ohio
Marvin Kuhns
South Vienna
W. ©. Shambaugh
Green Township
Noble
Michigan City
F. L. Bodenhafer
Kendallsville
Boys near drowning at Decatur sand pit rescue by brother
Solomon Lord, a Decatur lad, nearly drowned at a sand pit on Tuesday. His struggle endangered another boy nearby until a larger Lord brother intervened and rescued them both.
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Decatur
Ind
Solomon Lord
Reuben Lord
Harrison passes mental test for West Point
Columbia City Indiana May 31 Ray P Harrison son of Major J R Harrison has passed the mental examination for West Point in splendid style but a slight physical defect will place him on six months probation His brother Lieut George Harrison serves in the U S Army at Spokane Washington
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Columbia City
Ind
Ray P. Harrison
J. R Harrison
West Point Military Academy
Lieut
George Harrison
U. S. Army
Spokane
Washington
John M. Sells Injured In Fall At Frash Store
Huntington resident John M. Sells suffered a deep gash above the left eye and a knee injury after slipping while stepping from the rear entrance of the Frash dry goods store. A surgeon treated the wounds and he will be off work only briefly.
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Huntington
Ind
John M. Sells
Sell
Hartford City Schools Report Strong Attendance
Hartford City Indiana reports a solid year with 127 of 220 high school students never tardy or absent and 384 pupils across all schools achieving perfect attendance and punctuality for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
Farmer Killed in Runaway Near Fairfield Center
Kendallville Indiana June 1 1912 prominent farmer over sixty years old near Fairfield Center died in a runaway crash about 8 PM Tuesday evening He leaves a wife and eleven children.
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Kendallville
Ind
Kuckuck
Fairfield Center
Kosciusko Medics Meet Elects New Member
Warsaw Indiana June 2 Kosciusko County Medical society held its May meeting on Wednesday afternoon Dr J H Sowers of North Webster was elected to membership Almost all county physicians belonging to the society attended the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Indiana
Kosciusko County Medical Society
J. H. Sowers
North Webster
Wayne Process Company Incorporated in City
The Wayne Process company is incorporated with capital stock of 10000 dollars to manufacture fluid burning devices. Dimensions 8, 28.
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Wayne Process Company
Dealers Alarmed by Safe and Sane Fourth Move
Huntington Ind June 2 dealers and city women clubs push for a safe and sane Fourth of July. An ordinance restricts firecrackers to five inches by two and bans street use 6 AM to 8 PM. If council committee acts nothing changes. dealers may cancel orders while some shipments already made.
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Huntington
Ind
Cast announced for The Little Tycoon at Winona auditorium
Warsaw Indiana June 3 the cast for The Little Tycoon to be staged Wednesday evening at the Winona auditorium has been announced. The play is one of two to be presented soon at Winona with Esmeralda scheduled for Monday by Winona college students.
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Warsaw
Ind
Winona
Winona College
Esmeralda
Auto campaign spreads Defiance Evangelistic drive
Seventeen autos left Defiance yesterday to spread Rev. Stough and Spooner’s gospel to Sherwood Mark Center Hicksville Ney Bryan and Evansport. Mothers Day service drew a large crowd at the tabernacle with many wearing white flowers. Dr. Stough delivered an inspiring sermon. Farmers Day on Saturday is expected to draw a record crowd.
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Defiance
Ohio
Stough
Spooner
Sherwood
Mark Center
Hicksville
Ney
Brayan
Evansport
Tabernacle
Motorcycle Crash Near Columbia City Injures Two Riders
Pierceton Indiana June 2 Early yesterday morning Guy Kilpatrick and Miles Wedder started for Payne Ohio on motorcycles. Six miles south of Columbia City they were thrown from their bikes. Kilpatrick suffered a dislocated elbow and Wedder sustained severe shaking up. Rain made Whitley clay roads dangerously slick.
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Pierceton
Ind
Guy Kilpatrick
Miles Wedder
Payne
Ohio
Columbia City
Kilpatrick
Wedder
Bluffton High School Graduates Set Record Class Size
Bluffton Indiana on June 3 high school superintendent P A Allen released a correct list of forty three graduates detailing their thesis topics and earned credits. The class breaks the town record as the largest since 1886, 25 years to exceed it.
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Bluffton
Ind
P. A. Allen
Winona Auditorium Prepares for Federated Services
In Warsaw Indiana on June 3 the Winona auditorium is readied for the year’s first federated church and Sunday school services. The building will be overhauled and in excellent condition for the gatherings tomorrow. Evening services will be held hillside instead of indoors.
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Warsaw
Ind
Winona
Winona Federated Church
Soldiers Return Home From Philippines
Arthur and Carey Comer of Pleasant Mills return from over a year in the Philippines as infantrymen after three years in Uncle Sam’s employ. The former came home Wednesday and Carey returned yesterday afternoon.
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Decatur
Ind
Arthur
Carey Comer
Pleasant Mills
Uncle Sam
Carey
Philippines
Fisherman Discovers Otter Trapped in Old Muskrat Set
Warsaw Indiana May 31 A O Lehman of Harrison township found an otter while fishing in the Tippecanoe river. The animal’s feet were attached to a muskrat trap, suggesting the trap was placed there earlier, possibly last winter.
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Warsaw
Ind
A. O. Lehman
Harrison’ Township
Tippecanoe River
Pierceton School Building Progress Report
A. J. D. Green, Pierceton contractor, reports progress on the new Pierceton school building. He says work is going fine and that nearly all operations have advanced with most exterior work completed. He notes recent milestones as the project moves toward completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
A.J. D. Green
Pierceton
Kendallville A Literary Town Shines In May Reading
Kendallville Indiana reports a warm weather month with strong library use. The May tally shows 813 books loaned, surpassing expectations and the 603 total cardholders since opening. Forty five new books joined shelves and $50 of new titles were ordered for children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ind
J. M. Teal
Library Board
Bluffton Union Station Plans Scrutinized by Officials
Bluffton city officials and executives from Indiana Union Traction and Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction met to evaluate a proposed union station on property east of the Grand theater. No final decision was announced as of Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
Indiana Union Traction Company
Grand Theater
Have
Union Traction
Robert W. Watson
Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Company
Union Station
Washington Street
Wells County Commencement Crowded for 192X Graduates
The Grand Opera House in Bluffton Indiana hosted the Wells County commencement with 192 diplomas awarded. Frank S. Fox of Capitol College of Oratory delivered the principal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
Frank S. Fox
Capitol College of Oratory
Death-row ballplayer umpired last prison game
Carson City May 5 Patrick Casey an aging ballplayer under death sentence for murder in Goldfield acted as an umpire in a game at the state penitentiary. Two convict teams had been practicing nearby and Casey asked the warden for permission to witness and umpire one more match, which was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson City
Nev
Patrick Casey
Goldfield
State Penitentiary
Casey
Notice to Creditors and Heirs in Alma Z. King Estate
Creditors heirs and legatees of Alma Z. King deceased are ordered to appear in Allen circuit court at Fort Wayne Indiana on June 15 1911 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship and receive shares. Thos W King administrator and clerk signed May 15 1911. King Adams attorneys. May 24 31 June 7
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Z. King
Allen
Fort Warne
Indiana
Thos. W. King
WM. E. Gerding
Allen Circuit Court
King & Adams
Attys
Sisian
Loudean P. Huntoon
Fort Wayne
E. Zollars
Said- Court
E. Gerding
Aten Circuit Court
Leah Attorneys
Estate appointment for Frederick Hachmann referenced
Notice announces Frederick Hachmann estate administratrix Fredericka Hachmann by WM Fruechtenicht attorney. Estate deemed solvent with dates May 24-31. City or county unspecified.
Appointment of Executor for William Meyer in Indiana
The undersigned William and Frederick Meyer are named executors of the last will and testament of William Meyer, deceased, late of Allen County Indiana. Notice given May 31 and June 7 to 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Meyer
Allen County
Indiana
William and
Frederick Meyer
Louisa A. Bohling
Aaccarad
Appointment of Administrator for Jennie Fletcher Estate
A court records the appointment of an administrator for the estate of Jennie Fletcher, late of Fri-State Loan and Trust Co. The administrator was signed on July 14, 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Fletcher
Allen County
Indiana
State Loan and Trust CO
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Veterans OF All Wars AT
Little Hamlet
Scout Movement
Warsaw Company
Feline
Adams County
Huntington "Civic Improvement League
Pinance
Lad
Electricity
Lands Sewer
Capital
Kuhns
Kosciusko Medics
Defiance Revival
OTTER
Kendallville A. Literary Town
Wells County
Frederick Hachmann
Fredericka Hachmann
WM. Fruechtenicht
Mary Rhoads
George G. Killen
Executrix
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