County Board Sticks to Refusal of Liquor Licenses
The board of county commissioners pledged to continue denying liquor licenses to those deemed unfit despite Judge Merryman’s ruling. They aim to remove bad saloonkeepers from Allen County and require applicants to show clean records. No liquor cases occurred that day, but several licenses are still pending before term end. Bonding the Willow Creek ditch is set after a 90 day window with costs estimated at 36,000 but actual bonding likely under half. Complaints about the Bluffton road reveal violation of pipeline construction promises by Indiana Lighting Co, with dirt, road damage, and misaligned line noted. A remonstrance against liquor sales in Jackson Township remains. no licenses granted or withdrawals. Since Merryman’s Young case decision, three more rolling mill license applications have appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Merryman
Allen County
T. E. Biligon
Willow Creek
Bluffton
Indiana Lighting Company
Vquor
Jackson Township
Anti-Saloon League
Nquor
Young
Rolling Mills
Balloon lands in Tennessee after 48 hour flight
The balloon named Indiana, commanded by G. L. Bumbaugh of Indianapolis, touched down at Dickson, Tennessee, after a 48 hour and 55 minute non stop voyage.
Balloon University City Lands On Lookout Mountain Alabama
A telegram from Fort Payne Alabama reports the balloon University City landed safely on Lookout Mountain Alabama after leaving Indianapolis Saturday. Pilot John Berry and aide P J McCullough cited extreme cold and strong air currents as reasons for stopping at the mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
University City
Indianapolis
Lookout Mountain
Fort Payne
Ala
Alabama
P. J. McCullough
John Berrry
Kentucky
Tennessee
Honeywell
Balloon Indiana Lands North of Dickson Tennessee
The Indiana balloon landed six miles north of Dickson Tennessee at 6 o clock yesterday evening with Messrs Fisher and Bumbragh in good shape. Pilot Carl Fisher said the trip was splendid despite a 14 000 foot altitude near Nashville. The Indiana was in the air 481 3 4 hours and will be shipped home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Indiana
Dickson
Messrs. Fisher
Bumbaugh
Carl Fisher
Saya
Indiana Foodletteville
Ashland City
Erator
Coal Dealers Form Fort Wayne Company
A group of Fort Wayne coal dealers forms the City Fuel company with capital stock of 20000 to mine wholesale and retail coal. The move is said to be separate from existing businesses and will not affect current dealers. Directors include J E Clifford H C Moderwell George Krudop William Enough and L J Geiss. Rumors of a holding company are denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
City Fuel Company
L. J. Geiss
Ed Callahan Shot Amid Breathitt County Feud
Ex sheriff Edward Callahan was shot at his Long Creek home near Crokettsville in a feud linked to the Hargis clan. A Winchester blast and a 150 yard smoke trail plus a door splintering impact followed the morning attack as Captain Mullikin pursued the assassin. The case ties to past murders of Judge Hargis and attorney J B Marcum and signals renewed violence in Breathitt County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Callahan
Crockettsville
Jackson
Callahan
Long Creek
Winchester
W. G. Miullikin
Hera
Assasin
Leutenant
Hargis
Beech Hargis
Breathitt County
J. B. Marcum
Court House
Marcum
Deatons
Smiths
Deaton
John Smith
Soon Strawberry Season Promises Market Berries
Farmers expect strawberries to reach city markets next Saturday with the fruit already on some retail shelves this morning. Although rains have not yet damaged the crop, continued wet weather could cause rot. This year’s harvest is better than 1908, and prices are not expected to fall below about fifteen cents per quart, with some quarts already selling for eighteen cents.
Adams Township Gun Club Plans Summer Shoots
Adams Township Gun Club members anticipate a lively season with several shoots planned among members and other groups. At a recent meeting at Fred Linker’s home the third season officers were named: Frank Hoevel president Edward Hoevel secretary Gust Peters treasurer. Bert Steward won Sunday’s shoot on Adams township grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Township
Attorney Reviews Native Treaty Papers in Hunt ington Visit
Charles Lucas from Huntington searches Washington archives for the original government treaty with the Miami tribe. The document reportedly granted a large tract in present Huntington County, later subdivided after Chief Turtle’s death and passed through many hands. His heirs claim the treaty barred sale or transfer of the land from the Indians or their heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lucas
Huntington
Washington
General Land Office
Huntington County
Turtle
Foley's Kidney Remedy Aids Men Over Fifty
A Dexter Kentucky man writes that Foley's Kidney Remedy provided comfort and relief for his father’s kidney and bladder issues tied to enlarged prostate. The note cites frequent medical visits and long-standing discomfort overcome by the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Morris
Dexter
Governor Marshall Speaks at Indianapolis Lawyers Club Banquet
Governor Marshall delivers a keynote at the first annual banquet of the Indianapolis Lawyers Club at the University Club. He recalls early cases, cites General Harrison, and urges young lawyers to defend clients zealously while upholding justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Governor Marshall
Lawyers’ ‘Club
University Club
Vorhees
Foley's Orino Laxative реклам claim
Dreler Bros promote Foley's Orino Laxative as a remedy for constipation stomach and liver trouble. The ad emphasizes gentle stomach sweetening breath improvement and bowel regulation claiming superiority to pills and ordinary laxatives inviting readers to try it today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreler Bros
Promoter Pennington’s Aviation Plans and Ventures
The piece outlines promoter Pennington’s claims of signed aero plane contracts at $5,000 each and plans for a monster air ship to run between New York and St. Louis for passenger mail and express service. It notes his past ventures in Indiana Ohio and Illinois and a string of unsuccessful companies from a wooden pulley outfit to an electric motor enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Louis
Pennington
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Persistent Coughs
Colds that linger weaken the constitution and may lead to consumption. Foley's Honey and Tar treats stubborn coughs unresolved by other remedies. Do not experiment with untried cures as delay may risk the cold settling on the lungs. Dreler Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley’s
Dreler Bros
Ex-Governor Campbell to testify in Gulley murder case
Former Missouri governor Campbell will be a character witness for O. B. Gulley on trial at Albion for the murder of his brother in law Edward Wright in Rome City. The defense argues Wright died of heart failure caused by the blow rather than sustained injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Missouri
O. B. Gulley
Albion
Edward Wright
Rome City
Wright
Guiley
Noute
Fort Wayne to map city beautification program
Charles Mulford Robinson, renowned for municipal plans, will visit Fort Wayne to map a systemic city improvement. He requests city maps, history, population, finances, ordinances and growth data before starting work. The civic revival committee opposes arches lighting, favors ornamental iron posts with lights. Prof Zueblin urged broad civic participation and city beauty across industry and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mulford Robinson
Fort Wayne
Civic Revival Committee
Robinson
Detroit
Denver
Colorado Springs
Columbus
Buffalo
Syracuse
Pittsburg
Los Angeles
Oakland
Santa Barbara
San Jose
Honolulu
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Civic Revival
Columbia
Calhoun Street
Zueblin
C. H. Worden
D. N. Foster
E. F. Yarnelle
Louis Dorn
S. F
Prof. Zueblin
Comemon
Washington
Chicago
Three Rivers
Wiebke Announces Candidacy for Second Ward Councilman
Harry A. Wiebke makes formal announcement for the Democratic nomination to represent the Second ward on the council. He previously served three and a half years and retired four years ago. No other Second ward candidates are yet listed. Friends of Allen Hamilton expect he will seek at large councilman nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Wiebke
Wiebke
Friends of
Allen’ Hamilton
Marriage Licenses Issued For Bayer Wyatt Schnoelle
George Merald Bayer age twenty seven conductor and Dessie Wyatt age twenty six applied for marriage. Frederick C Schnoelle a laborer age twenty five? and Margaret Ludwig age seven? Edward J Blotkamp and Mary C Hartnett listed in notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Merald Bayer
Dessie
Wyatt
Vi ¥Réderick
Schnoelle
Margaret
Ludivig
Edward J.blotkamp
Mary C. Hartnett
Attorney J McBeth Smith Elected to City School Board
Attorney J McBeth Smith formerly principal in Har' and New Haven and author of a Missil book in Washington township was elected Tuesday night a member of the city school board to take the place of James H Fry. One ballot was taken and Smith won with eight votes. He was born in Allen county and has practiced law in Fort Wayne for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McBeth Smith
Har
New Haven
RuMissil
Washington Township
James H. Fry
Smith
Allen County
Fort Wayne
Billheimer-Sims Appointee Turmoil At Synod
The General Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church voted down the Billheimer-Sims appointee amid ongoing leadership tensions. The decision marks a setback for supporters of the panel and signals possible shifts in church governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Synod of
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Synad
Death of Judge John H. Stotsenburg in New Albany
New Albany Indiana June 8 Judge John H Stotsenburg longtime Floyd county lawyer and former city attorney for three terms died at his home He served in the Indiana House in 1861 and was part of the commission appointed by the supreme court to revise Indiana statutes He was the father of State Senator Evans B Stotsenburg and a prominent local figure lasting over fifty years in the Floyd county bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Ind
John H. Stotsenburg
Clty
Floyd County
Evans B. Stotsenburg
Stotsenburg
Indiana
Supreme Court
Kokomo Abolishes City Judge Office
By a 7 to 2 vote the Kokomo city council abolished the city judge position. After January 1 the mayor will preside over the city court, a move defended as streamlining and opposed as concentrating power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
Abolishes Probate Office In Elkhart Circuit Court
Judge James Dodge of the Elkhart circuit court relieved Guy W. Dausman of his trust as probate commissioner. He ruled the probate commissioner's duties could be dispensed with without detriment to the court's business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Ind
James 8. Dodge
Elkhart
Guy W. Dausman
Dodge
Police link revolver to Binkley case in Evansville
Chicago detectives tracing the Binkley death case report a revolver with the same pattern as the weapon found beside Dr. Binkley in the Wellington hotel. It was sold in Evansville last February and appears to be the only similar gun in stock here, though the seller cannot confirm it is the Binkley weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Chiago
Binkley
Death of Max Morris Local Clerks Leader
Max Morris longtime secretary and treasurer of the International Retail Clerks Protective Association died Sunday morning in Denver after surgery. He was about 45 and well known in Fort Wayne for addressing the Commercial club. Local unions No. 10 and No. 288 were affiliated with the national group he served. He was a tireless worker for clerks and valued as a personal friend by many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Morris
International Retail Clerks’ Protective Association
Denver
Col
Morris
Fort Wayne
Commercial Club
National
Side by Side in Tomb Elliott Brothers Laid to Rest
Remains of Tom and Tim Elliott killed by a Pennsylvania train on the St. Marys river bridge at Swinney park were interred side by side in one grave at Columbia City. The funeral party accompanied the bodies to town after a noon departure and a brief service by Rev. G. F. Byrer at the home on Huron and Mechanic streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Tim” Elliott
Pennsylvania
St. Mary’s River
Swinney Park
Columbia City
G. F. Byrer
Calvary U. B. Church
Huron
Mechanic Streets
Charles Schwartz Former Fort Wayne Harness Maker Died
Remains of Charles Schwartz a Fort Wayne harness maker who died of heart trouble in Bonner Montana were brought home to Fort Wayne. Funeral services were held at I W Becker 1210 Guthrie street under G A R and Women’s Relief corps flag observance with Rev Dr Zartman officiating. Interment at Lindenwood followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schwartz
Fort Wayne
Bonner
Mont
I. W. Becker
Guthrie Street
Women’s Relief Corps
Zartman
Lindenwood
Schwartz
Interest at Crown Point in Western Vanderbilt Cup Races
Fort Wayne autoists show keen interest as the Western Vanderbilt cup races near Crown Point Indiana. A 200 mile Indiana race is scheduled with many prominent drivers. local residents planning to attend include A D Cressler Max Fisher B S Fisher Edward White W M Griffin Charles McCullock C R Weatherhogs Marion Black A L Rendall W H Peltier and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Crown Point
Ind
Chicago
A. D. Cressler
Max Fisher
Fisher
Edward White
W. M. Griffin
Charles’ McCulloch
C. R. ‘Weatherhogs
Marion Black
A. L. Rendall
W. H.W. ‘Peltier
Contagious Disease Totals Reported in Brief
Six diphtheria cases, seven scarlet fever cases, and five cases of another illness were reported but appeared late in the update. Health officials note the figures reflect partial data from the period.
Lagrange County Votes Dry by Narrow Margin
Lagrange Ind June 9 The county voted under the option law to keep Prohibition with a slim 250 vote margin amid about 70 percent turnout. Wet forces mounted an organized campaign while dry backers showed little enthusiasm and rain dampened participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
Ind
Lagrange County
Anti-Saloon League
Real estate transfers list many township parcels
A long real estate transfer list records numerous parcels changing hands across several townships including Monroe ville Pleasant Wayne Perry Adams Maumee and Eel River Townships. Buyers include Indiana Improvement Company Central Realty Company Indiana Loan and Trust John Archer Tri State Loan and Trust and various individuals with prices ranging from 1.00 to 156.64 with totals and lot descriptions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Julia Miller
Ira A. Shafer
Swift’s
Monroeville
Indiana Improvement Company
Albert G. Foulks
Pleasant Township
Warren EB. Hoke
Ellen C. Hoke
The
Central Realty Company
Hdward F. Leland
Aboit
Robert Mills
Daniel F. Laurer
Lafayette
Elizabeth Spanley
Herman W. Felts
Northser
Wayne Township
Indiana Loan and Trust Company
Ernest W. Cook
Archer's
Brookside
John H. Archer
William A. Hammond
H. E. Branning
Tri-State Loan and Trust Co
Chas. H. Rossington
Washington Township
Martha Mayfield
Laura BH. Schlatter
Cedar Creek
Calvin C. Stauffer
John F. Kurtz
Maysville
Springfield Township
Richard K. Erwin
Levi and
F. Huffman
Lagro Res
Robert P. Smith
Allen Hamilton
Andrew Crawford
Jacob Hursh
Perry Township
Elizabeth Shirey
C. ©. Bruecker
St. Joe
Elien Poinsette
Harriet Knepper
Elizabeth Glancy
Andrew J
J. Bottenberg
Commodore Wood
Lucinda Mathews
Huntertown
Cosmos Krouse
Jacob Harbor
Cornelius Reagan
H. H. Grubb
Adams Township
L. 8. Null
Anna G. Scheffler
Anna E. Scheffler
Siemon’s
Mechanics
Hannah M. Galloway
August E. Martin
Eugene M. Fitch
Eel River Township
Et. al
A. J. Kirkpatrick
Lucinda Zuber
Anna Harp
Koehler
Thos. Hood
Laura V. Revert
Marduks
Spring‘field
A.C. Lindemuth
E.G. Lindemuth
Maumee Township
August Benneke
Frank
Ella Kivian
Ma “Wi
Mizpah Temple to Initiate Large Class Saturday
Mizpah Temple Shriners in northern Indiana plan a red letter Saturday June 26 as over a hundred candidates join the Mizpah temple with degree work by the Murat temple Patrol from Indianapolis. A band accompanies the procession to the Masonic Temple and a banquet will feature Hushionas Potentate Jacoby of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mizpah Temple of Shriners
Shriners
Indiana
Murat
Indianapolis
Masonic Temple
Mizpah Temple
Ilushionas Potentate Jacoby
Mizpah
Notice of Petition to Sell Real Estate in Allen County
Catherine Snell as administratrix of Mary Gibson’s estate sues Jane Gibson et al in Allen county circuit court. Petition seeks order to sell real estate to pay debts with hearings set for September 7, 1909. Defendants appear as non residents or unknown residents. Clerk’s seal and attorney names shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Snell
Mary Gibson
Jane Gibson
Allen County
Indiana
Sarah Ebner
George Hoke
Mary Hoke
Jerome Cramer
Etta Cramer
Isaiah Cramer
Mary Cramer Miller
Leslie Miller
Mary
Cramer Miller
Eugene Cramer
Emma Kelley Lahrman
Jacob Lahrman
Huse
Jennis Orr
Jennie Barlow
Jennie Ross
Fitza Gibson Hilker
Gustave Hilker
Eliza Gibson Hilker
Rose Gibson Roberson
Harry Roberson
Anna Gibson Snider
George W. Snider
Charles Robbins
Josie Robbins
Thomas Dent
Jennie Hoke Dent
Alice Hoke van Bibber
Agnes Cramer
Margaret Gibson
George Gibson
Lena Gibson
Circuit Court
State of
Court House
Fort Wayne
Joseph N. Mason
Allen Circuit Court
Leonard & Townsend
Appointment of Administrator for Jacob Fulkerson Estate
Notice states E. V. Emrick is appointed administrator of the estate of Jacob Fulkerson, late of Allen County Indiana, deceased. The estate is alleged to be solvent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Fulkerson
Allen County
Ind
E. V. Emrick
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BOARD
G. L. Bumbaugh
ED Callahan
General Harrison
Supreme Court of Indiana
Marshall
Achilles
Fellowship OF the Common Life
H. A. Wiebke
Judge Stotsenburg
Clerks’ Union
Elliott Brothers
Shrine
Bright
Dreier Bros
Ennis Bainbridge
Allen
Henry Bainbridge
Harper & Eggeman
Attys
Daszey
Circuit ‘Court
Vieira
Martha
Daiby
Alen Circuit Court
W. Kuhne
Rhode Island
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