McLeish and Busby Bound Over on Larceny Charge
Justice France bound McLeish and Harry Busby over to the circuit court on a charge of larceny and obtaining goods under false pretenses. Each failed to make a 600 bond and was jailed. The White mires allege the pair bunked them out of a horse near New Haven during a trek from Pennsylvania to Wyoming. Busby recanted after questioning, while McLeish is described as having a history with devious schemes and the green goods racket at Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
McLeish
Harry Busby
Melching
Bergman
Henry
Charles Whitemire
New Haven
Whitemires
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Emrick
Busby
Marion
Fishermen raids yield fines as officer probes fish laws
Oscar Welty deputy fish commissioner has spent days in the city investigating fish law violations. A large assortment of seines is stored in Justice France's office after multiple raids. Seven men have pleaded guilty and paid fines, with more cases to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Welty
Justice France
Assault and Battery Arrests Reported in Barber Shop Incident
Emil and George Wehrmeister were arrested this morning by Constable Ford on assault and battery charges filed by Paul Miller. Miller says the Saturday night incident in a barber shop on East Creighton Avenue involved being knocked down with a spittoon and maltreatment. The defendants face trial this afternoon before Justice France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil
George Wehrmeister
Ford
Paul Miller
East Creighton Avenue
Miller
Justice France
Court Notes From Local Superior and Circuit Courts
The Alcatraz Construction Company files affidavits against Edward P Williams Henry M Williams and Meade C Williams in superior court with hearing set for the 28th Alphonse Marx sues Abe and Isaac Weil in the same court over unpaid recount funds Breen Morris represent the plaintiffs Keeley Brewing sues William Hock over a note J J France attorney Julius Remus sues David Brundage for foreclosures Bell Doughman attend for defense Caroline Gladbach sues Ed Noweck for 2000 damages W L Leonard and E Leonard attorney for plaintiff In circuit court Louis F Cardes sues John Henry Rahe before Judge O Rourke to recover fees on real estate sale expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcatraz Construction Company
Edward P. Williams
Henry M. Williams
Meade C. Williams
Alphonse Marx
Abe
Isaac Weil
Breen & Morris
Keeley Brewing Company
William Hock
J. E. K. France
Julius Remus
David Brundage
Hon
Bell & Doughman
Caroline Gladbach
Ed Noweck
W. and
E. Leonard
Louis F. Cardes
John Henry Rahe
O'Rourke
Dewey as Leader Considered by Gold Democrats
Indianapolis dispatch reports Gold Democrats renew talk of nominating Admiral Dewey for president at a possible national convention. Executive committee in New York discussed him indirectly with admiration. secretary John P. Frenzel noted no formal candidate discussion occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Admiral Dewey
Manila
New York
John P. Frenzel
Frenzel
Local Gold Democrats Back Admiral Dewey for Presidency
Crats planned a resolution complimenting the admiral but abandoned it to await national committee actions after party conventions. Local Gold Democrats reportedly unite behind Admiral Dewey as the presidential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Committee
Gold Democrats
Admiral Dewey
Local saloon sale and community notes fill town life
Robert Danner buys William Goodfellow’s saloon on South Calhoun. Adolph Herman ill with appendicitis. Home Telephone girls hosted at Maumee hotel in New Haven. Rev Philip Ruhl returns from Zion classis meetings in Berne. Root memorial building and Hamilton school additions approved with costs of 35000 and 11000. Marriage bans published for Patrick Dinklogue and Katherine Murphy. Miss Murphy formerly Hanna street teacher. Adelia Schmetzer to Frank M. Thompson wed at 240 Washington boulevard by Rev S Wagenhals. Henry Nieman visiting from New York, formerly a Jefferson-Calhoun cigar seller, returning from southern trip via Cuba and Porto Rico. Agricultural society classifies livestock for fall fair. products and bicycle races planned. Reed and Foley’s fishing feud ends with prank signs. they promise a future carload of fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Danner
William Goodfellow
Calhoun Street
Adolph Herman
Home Telephone
New Haven
Maumee
Philip Ruhl
Salem Reformed Church
Berne
Ind
Zion
James M. Henry
Root
Allen County Agricultural and Horticultural Society
Caledonian Hall
Bicycle Dealers’ Association
J. J. Reed
John W. Foley
James Lake
Gilt edged band leads Forepaugh Sells circus show
The Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers show features a forty-strong gilt edged band led by ex Marine band leader Professor William Merrick. The program promises grand concert before the circus, plus three circus elephant herds and a Dockrill pachyderm act. Thursday June 21 marks the arrival of federated circuses in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Forepaugh
Sells Brothers
Marine Band
Washington
William Merrick
Professor Dockrill
Animal Kingdom
A Golden Wedding Celebrated at Hesse Cassel
The golden anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wyss of Hesse Cassel was joyfully observed at their home Sunday with nearly 100 friends and relatives. Grandchildren numbered 36 and guests included relatives from Columbus Ohio and Antwerp. The ceremony featured addresses by Rev. Benzinger and granddaughter Charlotte, who spoke of the jubilee and eternal happiness, wishing many more years and blessings. The narrative also notes Lake Center political primaries and a social gathering with names and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wyss
Hesse Cassel
John X. Zuber
Columbus
Ohio
Ocean
Joey
Charlotte
Lake Center
James Butts
Henry Rockhill
Henry G. Felger
Frank Prill
Joseph Bercot
Frank Rayhouser
Henry Realing
Samuel McCormack
Edith Prill
Huntington
Walter Hendrickson
George Felger
Rose Happel
Walter
Gustie Felger
Lottie Shaffer
Dora
Lillie Schneider
Lake Township News Highlights And Local Trades
Miss Blanche Colter returns from college near Cincinnati to Arcola. Rev J P Meyer plans a $250 residence addition with subscriptions covering all costs. Lake Township Sunday school convention June 3 is a success with high attendance. John Felger loses a fine team valued at 350 after a railroad crossing near Arcola. Mrs Allen Crawford remains ill. Ed and Walter Felger buy new buggies for Lake Center girls. Miles Watt PHL at Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Colter
Arcola
Cincinnati
J. P. Meyer
Lake Township
John Felger
Pennsylvania Railroad
Allen Crawford
Lake Center
Walter Felger
Miles Watt
Huntington
Maple Grove Union School Sees Attendance Rise
Maple Grove union school reports rapid growth with large Sunday attendance and new scholars joining weekly. J C F McMacken to address on God's Love for Man. A social and fundraising plans include organ and song books purchase. State convention in Bluffton June 12 13 14 attended by delegate E Pfeiffer. Sympathy extended to Bobay family on the death of their little son Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapiee Grove Union School
J. C. F. McMacken
Maple Grove Union School
Edward Pfeiffer
Lea
Pfeiffer
Bluffton
Ind
E. Pfeiffer
Local notes from Churubusco and area
Mrs. S F Ort and Miss Nettie Kichler returned from Water loo after attending Rath bone district convention. Mrs. Charles Brown left for California to visit relatives for the summer. Mrs. E E Carter returned from Columbia City. S Meyers and Forest Grieser of Columbia City visited over Sunday. Mrs. Frank Ort attended the Dunk ard convention at North Manchester part of the week. Louis DeVault Whitley County teacher died in Chicago hospital after long illness. James Maloney returned from Fort Wayne. Mrs L Martin and children of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Ort
Nettie Kichler
Waterloo
Rathbone
Charles Brown
California
E. E. Carter
Columbia City
Messrs. S. Meyers
Forest Grieser
Frank Ort
Dunkard
North Manchester
Louis DeVault
Whitley County
Chicago
Louis
James Maloney
Fort Wayne
Local Social and Community Updates From Fort Wayne Area
Hendricks street in Fort Wayne hosts guests of relatives while Postmaster W A DeVault travels to Chicago to aid his ailing brother with his wife accompanying to Columbia City. Epworth league festival raises funds for June convention expenses. Notices include visits among Noblesville friends Attica family trips Columbia City residents Barr family, LaOtto Woodman festival on June 16, and people returning from Lig onier Buffalo voyages.
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Hendricks Street
Fort Wayne
W. A. DeVault
Chicago
Columbia City
Frank Meyers
Epworth League
0. Gandy
Orpha Downey
Noblesville
John Deck
Attica
Emma Lancaster
S. Barr
Lodge of Modern Woodman
LaOtto
George Brand
Ligonier
City
Louis Kocher
Buffalo
Obituaries and Services in Maysville and Vicinity
Multiple death notices and funeral reports from Maysville area. William O Oberholtzer dies at 49 near Springfield Center after seven years of illness. funeral at Salem Lutheran Church. Sarah Roberts Frances Thorpe Celia Skellinger also die, with services held at M E Church Salem Lutheran Scipio Wesley churches and local residences. Clergy Rev Erick Rev Zimmerman Rev Boxall officiate. interments in new cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O. Oberholtzer
Springfield Center
Erick
Salem Lutheran
Sarah Roberts
Edward Roberts
M. E
Frances Thorpe
L. C. Zimmerman
New Cemetery
Celia Skellinger
Neighborhood health improves after rains and visits
The health of the neighborhood is generally good and recent rains have benefited the area. Farmers are happy as conditions improve. Mrs. H. B. Brown and Mrs. Christ Hyde have returned from a visit in Michigan. P. E. Chapman attended the demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Brown
Christ Hyde
Michigan
P. E. Chapman
Local notes from Indianapo lis and surrounding area
Reports from the community include Dan High and J B Gatton finishing carpentry for H W Somers, Will Roberts at Fort Wayne business college, Will Essiz helping on the family farm, and a well attended Aid Society social. Also noted are planned saw mill work by J B Garton, May LaFollette teaching music at Monroeville, a new telephone booth installation, and visits by Charles Greer and Anna of Fort Wayne. John Trenary improving but not yet walking, Mrs John Zimmerman of Wells county dies leaving four children, and interment at Elhanan cemetery. Somers family expressed sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cratic
Indianapolis
Dan High
J. B. Gatton
H. W. Somers
Will Roberts
Business
Fort Wayne
Will Essiz
Aid Society
Sheldon
Christian Church
J.B. Garton
May LaFollette
Monroeville
Charles Greer
Anna
Pfot Wivne
la Follette
John Trenary
John Zimmerman
H. W. Seimers
Wells County
Mgr. Somers
Elhanan
Mrs. Bir Goes Free After Plea in Bigamy Charge
Rose Bir, arrested in Lagro on adultery charges, confessed to bigamy. Judge Shively suspended sentence in circuit court after Huntsington attorneys urged mercy, allowing her to go free on condition she returns to her husband and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Rose Bir
Lagro
Huntington
Shively
Court notes judge’s leniency in case involving Mrs Bir
The report states Judge Shively shared a merciful view of the conduct. Edward Beeles, alleged to have married Mrs Bir at Fort Wayne, remains jailed with his trial now set for Monday.
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Shively
Edward Beeles
Bir
Fort Wayne
Woodcutter Suffered Severe Foot Injury At Home
Christian Baade is confined to his home after an accident while cutting wood. The axe slipped and inflicted a deep gash in his foot, nearly severing it.
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Christian Baade
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Goshen
Hushiter
Blanche Reichelderfer
McLane McCurdy
Scipio
POE Fointers
Our Boys’ and Children’s Department
Fort Wayne University of Natural Science
W. L. Stephens
Garland
Mr. Foster
Mt. Sterling, Key
J. Poor
Denver
Col
West Main Street
Mrs. Bir
Joe W. Bell
Columbia ST
Louisville, Nashville Railroad
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Trusk
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
R. J. Wemyss
General Immigration and Industrial Agent
Louisville, FY
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