Two Men Die in Jealousy Fueled Shootout at Falmouth
In Rushville Indiana on June 11 two men, John Bailey a Falmouth barber and Oliver Cameron a wealthy retired farmer, die after a front door duel sparked by Bailey’s jealous belief his wife hid with Cameron. Bailey confronted Cameron’s home, shots fired, Bailey mortally wounded, Cameron dies shortly after.
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Rushville
Ind
Falmouth
Rush-Fayette County
John Bailey
Oliver Cameron
Cameron
Bailey
Bailey House
Fred Cameron
Oliver
Young Cameron
Camerons
Debor ah Lodge Confers Degree in Large Banquet Event
Deborah lodge of Rebekah honored twenty candidates Tuesday evening in a well attended initiation at Harmony Hall. Members from Roanoke and Columbia City joined about fifty visitors from Whitley county and Roanoke for the two class ceremony and a post initiation banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah Lodge
Rebekah
Harmony Hall
Odd Fellowship
Roanoke
Columbia City
Whitley County
Lima approves franchise for electric railway line
Lima Ohio June 11 ordinance granting Lima Fort Wayne Electric Railway a franchise over North Elizabeth Street Elm and Union streets to North to Elizabeth passed second reading with rules suspended and unanimous vote. City notes Lima cannot get too many electric lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Ohio
Lima-Fort Wayne Electric Railway Company
Elizabeth Street
Elm Street
Union Street
Union
Bootblack Loses $24,000 in Race Season Wagering
New York June 11. Herman the mayor's bootblack is back in City Hall Park polishing shoes at five cents a shine after losing $24,000 since the racing season opened. He began betting on July 5 and for a long period he won, with only one day showing a $200 gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herman
City Hall Park
Neufer and Miller Wedding At Rev Kroll Residence
Miss Clara Neufer daughter of Leonard Neufer of South Calhoun Street wed Louis Miller last Tuesday at Rev Father Kroll’s residence. The bridal party joined a wedding supper at the bride’s home hosted by Seidel. The couple left for Chicago and western points and will be at home after June 25 at 104 South Wayne Avenue.
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P. m
Father Kroll
Clara Neufer
Leonard Neufer
Calhoun ‘Street
Louis Miller
Seidel
Miss Blanche Kunkle Weds Ralph Doty In City nuptials
Blanche M. Kunkle and Ralph J. Doty were married on Tuesday afternoon by Rev. E W Allen at the West Jefferson Street Church of Christ parsonage. The couple left for Chicago on their wedding trip. the bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. E B Kunkle and the groom works for Stafford Printing company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche M. Kunkle
Ralph J. Doty
E. W. Allen
West Jefferson Street Church
Echoes of Illinois Storm Wreaks Havoc Across McLean County
Bloomington Illinois June 12 A tornado swept through McLean County with extensive damage and one more death. A child was unhurt after being carried to a field. a residence collapsed. Box cars on two rail lines were moved or overturned. several structures including a barn and a church were destroyed. Repairs begin as central Illinois recovers in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
McLean County
Lake Erie and Western Railway
Elliott
Elsworth
George Stevens
Rankin
Isaac Funke
McLean
Bentown
Emdon
New Lutheran Church
Farmer City
Mansfield
Illinois
Tornado injures nine near Coppoc Washington Iowa
A June tornado struck a picnic party nine miles south of Washington Iowa, injuring nine students from a high school class just graduated. One wagon sheltering in a schoolhouse was destroyed. Mildred McAtlin is expected to die and others including Charles Chance Myrtle Stewart Blanche Stewart Myrtle Shields Jessie Klein Gertie Reeves Mary Jerrard are hospitalized.
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Des Moines
Washington
Coppoc
Mildred McAtlin
Charles Chance
Myrtle Stewart
Blanche Stewart
Myrtle Shields
Jessie Klein
Gertie Reeves
Mary Jerrard
Doctor's license revoked for Dr. Ernest P. Bender
Indianapolis state medical board revoked the license of Dr. Ernest P. Bender amid charges of gross immorality. Bender practiced in Fort Wayne and Elkhart before the action was announced on June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
State Medical Board
Ernest P. Bender
Bender
Fort Wayne
Elkhart
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Parents in Loganton
D Scott Currin of Loganton Pa reports One Minute Cough Cure beats all other medicines for coughs colds croup throat and lung troubles. The remedy is safe acts immediately and is loved by mothers for children. It is said to yield to croup and be pleasant to take with cure for grip bronchitis and coughs. Meyer Bros Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Scott Currin
Loganton
Traction Company Sued for $1008 in Pedler Saikley Case
The Fort Wayne Traction Company faces a $1000 damages suit from peddler F Saikley alleging a May 31 stop and premature start of a street car caused his fall, injuring a broken arm and facial bruises. The suit cites conductor signals and negligence by the employer.
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F. Saikley
Fort Wayne Traction Company
Washington Street
Spy Run Avenue
Wagner Street
Larkley
Officer Dickson sued for 3000 in shooting case
William J. Shondell sues Police Officer Robert G. Dickson for 3000 claiming a foot wound on Bauer Avenue last April as he fled arrest. The suit alleges no warrant and no crime by Shondell, who needed medical care and missed work as a coachman. Attorney Gilbert Berghofft & Wood represents the officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Dickson
William J. Shondell
Bauer Avenue
George W. Louttit
Dickson
Shondell
Coachman
Gilbert, Berghofft & Wood
Bey of Tunis Sidi Ali Dies in Tunis
Tunis reports the death of Sidi Ali the bey of Tunis this morning. Born October 5, 1817, he was son of Sidi Ahsin and succeeded his brother Sidi Mohamed el Sadok in 1882. He is succeeded by his son Mohamed born in 1855 as the ruling Tunisian dynasty marks centuries on the throne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunis
Sidi Ali
Sidi Ahsin
Sidi Mohamed el- Sadok
Mohamed
Baldwin Sues for Support in Family Suit
Ruby Baldwin wife of a street car employee sues husband John L. Baldwin for support reporting a domestic dispute and seeking maintenance.
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Ruby Baldwin
John L. Baldwin
Farmer Injured by Horse Kick in Cedar Creek Township
John Hensinger, a Cedar Creek township farmer, was kicked by a horse at a feedyard on Cal houn street opposite the county jail at 9 a m last Friday. The kick caused a deep gash in his left leg from hip toward the knee with copious bleeding but is not considered dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hensinger
Cedar Creek Township
Calhoun Street
Death's Record of the Day James Devlin Dies at 73
James Devlin old Fort Wayne resident died of cancer at his brother William Devlin’s home 2322 South Wayne avenue. Born in Ireland September 10 1829 he came to Fort Wayne as a child and lived here his life. Survived by brothers John Devlin and William Devlin and sister Mrs Emerson. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the residence with Rev Allen officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Devlin
Fort Wayne
William Devlin
South Wayne Avenue
Mr. Devlin
Ireland
John Devlin
Margaret Emerson
Indianapolis
Allen
Infant son of Ripken family dies after four days
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Ripken of 341 East Main Street died Tuesday from exhaustion after a four day illness.
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Henry J. Ripken
East Main Street
Death of Mrs. Josephine C. Reid in Columbus
Mrs. Josephine C. Reid wife of James T. Reid horse man died Thursday at home after a long illness from stomach cancer. She was 43 years old born in Junction City Ohio and is survived by her husband five children James B Howard E Theodore M Florence and Wallace A Reid and uncle Daniel Ryan. She was a member of the Cathedral congregation. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 8 15 at the residence and 9 at the Cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Gemmill
James W. Gemmill
Michael Kirby
Muriel L. Kirby
Ida L. Kirby
J. M. Landenberger
Mr. McQuiston
Sophia M. Brudi
Gottleib Brudi
Mary C. Smith
Christian J. Lankenau
Josephine C. Reid
James T. Reid
Romy and
Parnell Avenues
Mrs. Reid
Junction City
Ohio
James B
Howard E
Theodore M
Florence
Wallace A. Reid
Daniel Ryan
Infant James S Scott Dies After Illnesses
James Stanford Scott infant son of Mr and Mrs C E Scott of 953 East Wayne street died Wednesday afternoon from a complication of diseases. The bereaved father is a traveling salesman for C C Schlatter and Co. The remains were taken to Indianapolis Friday for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stanford Scott
C. E. Scott
East Wayne Street
C. C. Schlatter & Co
Indianapolis
Death of Grace Yeley at state school for feeble minded
Grace Yeley, an inmate of the state school for feeble minded, died at the institution on Wednesday at the age of six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Yeley
State School For
Rose Cole Died at 23 in County Poor Farm
Rose Cole, an inmate of the county poor house, died at 8 a m Saturday after a brief illness from tracheal obstruction. A 23 year old wife with a separated husband, she worked as a domestic and left a 3 year old daughter. No relatives in the city are known. Burial will be tomorrow in the county cemetery.
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Rose Cole
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve lauded for piles and skin cures
S R Meredith of Willow Grove Del says the salve cured piles without operations and always yields for skin diseases and wounds. Seller Meyer Bros Co warns to reject counterfeit versions and promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as the reliable remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
S. R. Meredith
Willow Grove
Del
Meyer Bros. & Co
Wealthy Father Dies. Daughters Learn He Was Dead
The article notes the death of a man named Crouser after years abroad in Europe. He left a comfortable fortune to his two daughters, Mrs. A. L. Dodane and Mrs. Henry Freistroffer, who were unaware of his passing until last evening and are distressed by the news.
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Europe
Crouser
A. L. Dodane
Wells Street
Henry Freistroffer
East Jefferson Street
Automobile Explosion Nightly Sparks Inkshed Near Police Station
A shed used to store E B Kunkel’s automobile exploded after gasoline vapor from a forgotten generator ignited, causing a flash of flames near the police station. No major damage occurred and Kunkel plans ventilation to prevent a recurrence.
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Guy Fawkes
Court House
E. B. Kunkel
Kunkel
Northern Indiana town events and regional notices
Hartford City plans a carnival and Fourth of July. Columbia City merchants arrange a July 4 celebration. Blackford County crops look favorable. Huntington library cornerstone laid without ceremony. Mrs. Elizabeth Crabbs, 80, dies in Wabash. Warsaw church suffers lightning damage. Elkhart bars street meetings for Mormon elders. Wabash requests route change for Southwestern Traction, proposing a downtown loop. J P Watkins, North Manchester insurer, jailed for embezzlement. claims innocence. Huntington Republicans nominate five local officials. Decatur forms patent window screen firm with partners J Bowers, R K Allison, W R Cochran Jr, French Quinn. Teacher Ernest Cline fined for assaulting Sylvia Ettlin. Alonzo Trucks sues George Millikan for 15000 over wife’s affections. John Koskoskie sues for jealousy. wife stabbed. escape to police. A pioneer cemetery near Hamilton is being torn up. De Kalb Pioneers seek to preserve burial ground.
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Hartford City
Columbia City
Blackford County
Free Library
Huntington
Elizabeth Crabbs
Warsaw
Elkhart
Southwestern Traction Company
Wabash
J. P. Watkins
North Manchester
Watkins
Huntington County
Marion B. Stults
C. F. Jackman
William H. Shideler
George 5. Morris
Newton Cameron
Decatur
J. & Bowers
R. K. Allison
W. R. Cochran, Jr
French Quinn
Ernest Cline
New Paris
Elkhart County
Sylvia A. Ettlin
Alonzo Trucks
Montpelier
George W. Millikan
John Koskoskie
Michigan City
Hamilton
Steuben County
Marriage Licenses List Names Couples In The Ledger
The docket records marriages between John Dirig and Lizzie Steiger John L Nelson and Emelia C Weimer William M Griffin and Maude Merrillat Oscar R Kelsey and Ethelyn B Kyle Alfred Ludwig and Florence Jones Lafayette Gierhart and Goldie L Van Camp Charles Salzbrenner and Louise C M Harmann James M Vaughn and Isabel Spencer Frank J Bowen and Eva P Wiest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Griffin
Maude Merrillat
Oscar R. Kelsey
Ethelyn B. Kyle
Alfred Ludwig
Florence Jones
Lafayette Gierhart
Goldie L. van Camp
Charles Salzbrenner
Louise C. M. Harmann
James M. Vaughn
Isabel Spencer
Frank J. Bowen
Eva FP. Wiest
Philips Infant Amos Philips Dies At Arcola
Amos Philips three year old, son of Mr and Mrs Morgan Philips of Arcola, died Saturday morning at 4 30 o clock.
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Amos
Morgan Philips
Arcola
Three Children Drown In Licking River Near Home
In Zanesville Ohio on June 14 Willie Saunders age 10 and brothers Carl Gunion and John Roach ages nine and eight respectively waded into the Licking river near their homes. Gunion led and called for help after slipping. All three were drowned and later recovered.
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Zanesville
Willie Saunders
Carl Gunion
John Roach
Naomi Saunders
Charles
Gunion
Licking River
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Scald Head in Old Town
R N Bevill of Old Town Virginia reports joy over Bucklen’s Arnica Salve curing their daughter's scald head. The ad touts its use for cuts corns burns bruises boils ulcers eruptions and piles. Dreier & Bro's drug store sells it for 25 cents.
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R. N. Bevill
Old Town
Bucklen
Dreier & Bro
Kidney Cure Ad Claims Universal Relief
An advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Cure cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases and warns users of consequences for not using it. It credits Dreier & Bro. and Pellens & Polster as leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Dreier & Bro
Pellens & Polster
Named Ticket in St. Joseph Township Convention
Republicans of St Joseph township nominated Hale Ashley for justice of the peace Eugene Levine for constable four road supervisors Thomas Longley Forrest Cronkett Peter Lohmeyer Louis Romelot three advisory board members Jacob Christwell Samuel Davis and John H Moyers for the ticket.
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St. Joseph Township
Justice of the Peace
Hale Ashley
Constable
Eugene Levine
Thomas Longley
Forrest Cronkett
Peter Lohmeyer
Louis, Romelot
Jacob Christwell
Samuel Davis
John H. Moyers
Victor Crouser Dead Former Fort Wayne Resident
Victor Crouser, 78, former Fort Wayne resident and longtime Toledo businessman, died May 14 at his Toledo home. He had earlier lived in Columbia City and was connected with local commission houses in Fort Wayne before moving to Toledo.
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Fort Wayne
Victor Crouser
Toledo
Crouser
Crouser Salvo
Columbia ‘City
Salem man credits Foley’s Kidney Cure in letter
Robert R Watts of Salem Missouri writes that five years of kidney disease left him wasting away. After trying doctors and remedies he found relief with Foley’s Kidney Cure and reports full recovery after less than two bottles. Dreier & stores offer the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R .Watts
Salem
Foley
Dreier & Bro
Pellens & Polster
Mr and Mrs Seely Visit Iroquois Illinois
Mr and Mrs A Seely have traveled to Iroquois Illinois to visit for an extended period and plan to stay for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. A. Seely
Iroquois, Ill
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Deborah Rebekah Lodge RE
Columbia
Bootblack
Neufer-Miller
Doty-Kunkle
MC Lean
Traction Company
Pedler Saikley
Southwestern Suits
5. Baché& Co
Columbia and
Harrison Streets
Orourke
Fulton Street
Bass, Fisher
Glutting
O’rourke
Columbia Street
Court News
Officer Dickson
William Shondell
Bey OF
Chae
Sues
Resi
Scott
Yeley
Indiana
John Dirig
Lizzie Steiger
John L. Nelson and
Emelia C. Weimer
Philips
ST. Joe
Orzon
Fort Wayne Oil & Supply Co
West Columbia St
Tepe
Pio
Taton Health
Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
Citizens Trust Company
Col. Berry
Clinton Sts
Capital
Undertakers
Klaehn & Melching
West Main Street
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