Reproduction of Battle of the Mississinewa Planned
Wabash Indiana announces plans to stage a six night reproduction of the 1812 Battle of Mississinewa. The project aims to fund land purchase for a national park and monuments, using up to 1000 actors, horses and large-scale scenery at Goldthwait park with teepee encampments for Miami and allied tribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash, Ind
United States
Indiana
Mississinewa
Conner's Mill
Goldthwait Park
Pain Fire Works Company
Gregory Fire Works Company
Edmiston
Wabash
Miami
Grant Counties
Large attendance at Eel River Christian conference
Bluffton Indiana reports a packed first day at the Eel River Christian conference at Six Mile church with sixty delegates and 300 attendees. A roll increase added nearly sixty more delegates as three sessions were held and most business completed. Principal speakers included Rev. W. J. Young of Piqua Ohio Rev. Purdue of Warren and Mrs. Abbie Kennison of Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Young
Piqua
Purdue
Warren
Abbie Kennison
Huntington
Counterfeiter arrested for slot machine fraud
Bluffton Indiana dispatch reports a suspected counterfeiter tied to slot machine fraud was arrested in Union City after being alerted by Winchester officials. He showed many phony coins at the station but was released for lack of proper charges. The fake slugs used slate dies and hammered impressions to resemble nickels, deceiving owners at long range.
Meantime Fatal Farm Accident Claims Ray Juday
Raymond Juday 18, son of Logan Juday, died near Syracuse Indiana after a derrick fell while he helped free a cattle trough incident. He collapsed at midnight and died around 5 AM. He lived with his grandfather Henry N. To day on the Elkhart County farm where the accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Ind
Raymond Juday
Logan Juday
Elkhart
Henry
Girl Bitten by Dog in Warsaw on Center Street
Anna, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Wyman of East Center street Warsaw was severely bitten on the cheek and face after a dog attack Wednesday evening. The injury was described as a deep laceration and caused the child to be greatly frightened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
Anna
Lester Wyman
East Center Street
Death in Goshen Auto Crash Claims W L De La Fontaine
W L De La Fontaine vice president of the Chicago Motor Car Co and Packard agent was killed when a two passenger roadster crashed into a telegraph pole on the Goshen Mishawaka Elkhart road near Goshen Indiana. Driver H H Allen escaped injury and passenger E C Patterson sustained a leg bruise. Both men had formerly worked with the Chicago Motor Car Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Ind
W. L. de la Fontaine
Chicago Motor Car Company
Detroit
Chicago
Cleveland
Goshen-Mishawaka-Goshen-Elkhart
H. H. Allen
E. C. Patterson
Allen
Patterson
Chicago Motor Car Co
Over 500 Convents Join Church Rols In Defiance
In Defiance Ohio Rev Stough led a six weeks revival that ends with over five hundred new church members in the city and surrounding area. Final tally not yet complete but likely well above five hundred. Evangelists Stough and Spooner depart this week. A farewell reception is planned at the tabernacle and last Sunday’s meeting raised 1310 dollars for their compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Ohio
Stough
Prof
Spooner
Big Tabernacle
Storm Sweeps Wells County Damaging Bluffton Areas
A heavy storm hit Wells County at 6 a.m. causing roof damage at the Studabaker & Son building on North Main in Bluffton and flooding across three floors. Masonic lodge robes were ruined on the third floor while two rooms were damaged. Lightning struck William Cole's residence near Liberty Center, damaging the roof and lightly injuring no one. The M B E subpower station was knocked out briefly. Nearby Vera Cruz saw timber damage from strong winds.
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Bluffton
Ind
Wells County
Studabaker & Son
North Main Street
Masonic Lodge
Liberty Center
William Cole
Vera Cruz
Old Settlers Meeting Draws Hundreds to St. Joe
The 34th annual Old Settlers gathering in St. Joe Indiana drew many pioneers and younger residents. Music by Houston's Orchestra and Coburton Farmer's Band accompanied an address by J E Pomeroy of Auburn and talks by Gunsenhouser Willis Blair. A generous Lutheran church dinner pleased visiting farmers.
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St. Joe
Ind
Old Settlers
Houston
Coburton Farmer's Band
J. E. Pomeroy
Auburn
Isaac Gunsenhouser
Frank Willis
W. L. Blair
Butler
The
Lutheran Church
Mrs Berry Given SRD Degree
Marion Indiana June 16 Sheriff Knowles and Under Sheriff Henig interviewed Rosa Berry in Grant county jail over believed links to Lenawee county Michigan horse thefts. She denied connection with Michigan crimes and was found guilty only of stealing a buggy due to affidavit fault. sentence not yet passed.
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Marion
Ind
Lenawee County
Michigan
L. L. Knowles
Charles E. Henig
Adrian
Rosa Berry
Grant County
Keystone home burns in Indiana blaze
Keystone Indiana June 17 The William C Myers residence adjacent to the post office burned to the ground Thursday evening. The fire started in a locomotive's park and, though the post office was briefly threatened, volunteer bucket brigades confined the destruction to the dwelling house.
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Keystone
Ind
William C. Myers
Bucket Brigade
Decatur Fourth Celebrated as Safe and Sane Picnic Plan
In Decatur Indiana on June 17 a conference of twenty five Sunday schools from six townships approved a joint safe and sane Fourth of July picnic at Steele's park east of the city. A program of speeches music and entertainment will be organized by committees. south township schools plan a similar event at Geneva. The event is expected to attract a large crowd.
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Decatur
Ind
Steele’s Park
Presbyterian Church
Thomas Perkins
Washington Township Association
E. H. Shoemaker
South Township
Geneva
Craze Ends in Tragedy as Man Kills Wife Then Shoots Self
In Van Wert Ohio Harry G Myers crazed by drink attempted to kill his wife after returning home from a liquor run. He fired at her several times and then turned the revolver on himself shooting into his right ear. He died a few hours later at about 2 AM.
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van Wert, O., Inc
Harry G. Myers
Myers
Handsome Residence Burns Near Bluffton
The country home of Mr and Mrs Daniel Markley located 1.5 miles southeast of Bluffton Indiana burned completely Tuesday evening between 5 and 7 o clock. The fire started from a spark on a shingle roof and spread to an adjoining outbuilding. Neighbors helped remove furniture but the brick residence and its furnishings were destroyed with only partial insurance coverage.
New Pastor Platter to Lead Auburn Presbyterian
Rev. Robert I. Platter of Winchester Indiana has accepted the Auburn Presbyterian church call and will begin duties July 16. He succeeds Rev. Walter M. Eliott who resigned to become pastor of Grace Church in Peoria Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
Robert I. Platter
Winchester
Presbyterian Church
Walter M. El-iott
Peoria
Grace Church
Commissioners Set Date for Courthouse Cornerstone
Auburn Ind June 20 July 27 chosen for laying the corner stone of the new courthouse. Governor Marshall and Judge Powers will give the afternoon address while the Masonic grand master presides in the forenoon. Music and other numbers are planned. Invitations will be issued to county officers and newspaper men.
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Auburn
Ind
Thomas 2. Marshall
Frank M. Powers
Masonic Order
Board of Commissioners
Robbers Secure 167 Dollars from Chicago Traveler
Elkhart Indiana reports C E Tracey a Chicago commercial traveler was robbed near Main and Sycamore streets. He was left unconscious and later found by Abraham Mountjoy. The robbers purportedly followed him from Chicago and took 167 dollars and his gold watch.
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Elkhart
Ind
Main
Sycamore
C. E. Tracey
Chicago
Abraham Mountjoy
Tracey
Falls 350 Feet to Pile of Boulders in Wabash Incident
Wabash Indiana June 15 W H Dils a bridge carpenter narrowly escaped death when he fell thirty five feet from a trestle over Helm creek landing on a pile of stones. He was unconscious found with severe injuries and bruises and possibly internal damage. He was taken to a hospital in Peru for treatment.
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Wabash
Ind
W. H. Dils
Dill
Helm Creek
Hartman’s Siding
N. H. Thompson
Dils
Peru
Kendallville Fair Promises Big Attractions This Year
Kendallville Indiana: with the fair approaching, the Kendallville Association has been securing special attractions. President C. M. Case says something big is in the works as new features are added to make patrons eager to attend. The slogan Bigger and Better Than Ever Before will be observed. Stock sheds destroyed by fire will be rebuilt soon after harvest, likely in concrete at a new location yet to be decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ind
C. M. Case
Death follows burn injuries for Wabash woman
Aman da White 28 daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles White died at her parents home eight miles northwest of Wabash Ind from burns suffered the prior Friday. Her death ends a week of severe suffering with a critical condition since Wednesday. She is the oldest of six children with four sisters and one brother surviving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
Amanda White
Charles White
Miss White
New City Engine Arrives for Columbia City Power Plant
A city council purchased engine for day current arrived from Harrisburg pa and will be unloaded today in Columbia City Ind. The foundation is ready for installation and Superintendent Schultz expects the generator from Westinghouse to arrive soon. Line work is largely finished and full operation is anticipated once remaining machinery lands.
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Columbia City
Ind
Harrisburg
Schultz
Westinghouse Company
Five Cattle Poisoned at Knox Township Farm
In Portland Indiana on June 20 five cattle belonging to William Hercules were poisoned Saturday night at his farm one mile south of Pennville. Two cattle died Saturday night, two more Sunday, with a fifth likely to survive. Authorities describe it as the work of a low down scoundrel.
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Portland
Ind
William Hercules
Pennville
Knox Township
Eastern District Synod of Iowa meeting in Defiance
Defiance Ohio hosts the Eastern District Synod meeting at St Pauls Luth eran church beginning Wednesday morning. Delegates from over forty five churches and about 89 attendees including ministers participate with services banquets receptions and daily sessions through Friday evenings Luther league address by Rev M Brueckner of Toledo is planned.
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Defiance
Ohio
Synod of Iowa
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
J. A. Deindoerfer
Luther League
Rev. M. Brueckner
Toledo
The
Synod of
Iowa
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Auburn ind builds new courthouse foundation progress
Auburn Indiana June 14 workmen laid concrete for the foundation of the new courthouse. Concrete mixed in a large machine was moved to the site by wheelbarrows while a crowd watched. The central derrick in the square is nearly finished signaling rapid progress.
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Auburn
Ind
Goodall
Court House
Warren Woman Fatally Hurt in New York Accident
Telegrams from New York report that Mrs. George Whitacre a former Warren resident sustained a broken back in an accident with no hope of recovery. She was formerly Lulu Thompson daughter of Ezra and Mrs Thompson now of Marion. Her husband is a theatrical man and they have lived in the east several years.
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Warren, Ind
Warren
New County Superintendent Delays Institute Plans
Huntington Ind June 16 election of a new county superintendent Ira B Potts successor Clifford Funderburg delays the annual county teachers institute. Funderburg to begin duties soon and requires quick action to secure speakers and finalize the program for the instructor gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Ira B. Potts
Teachers’ Institute
Clifford Funderburg
Postmaster Orders for Postal Savings Trial in Kendallville
Kendallville Indiana June 14 The postal savings trial set by the government will start July 5 Postmaster C C Weingart received official notice from the postal savings system in Washington D C He will have deposits certificates cards stamps and other material supplied by the Bank Note Company of New York with full instructions forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ind
Washington, D. C
C. C. Weingart
Weingart
Bank Note Company
New York
Central College Exercises in Huntington Class Graduates
Yesterdays morning ceremony at Davis hall Central college awarded diplomas to the graduating class. Retiring president T. H. Gragg presented the diplomas as Rev. Elmer Ward Cole delivered the commencement address on The Relation of the World of Bread to the World of Ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Davis Hall
Central College
Central
T. H. Gragg
Elmer Ward Cole
Haltington
Churubusco Board Orders Sidewalk Construction Hearing
Churubusco Indiana town board led by W K Burwell F M Sonday and J A Pressler has ordered thirty four property owners to build sidewalks. A hearing date set for Wednesday night June 28 is available for objections or complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churubusco
Ind
F. M. Sonday
J. A. Pressler
Albion Guards Take Honors In Elkhart Rifle Meet
Albion Indiana National Guard Company A shooter group excelled in the Third battalion shoot at Elkhart. Eight Albion marksmen entered. seven made the battalion team of fifteen, eligible for the regimental try-out at Fort Benjamin Harrison June 22 to 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Ind
Indiana National Guard
Elkhart
Warsaw
Goshen
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Postmaster Roush Receives Commission in Bluffton
Bluffton Indiana June 20 Roush yesterday afternoon received his commission as postmaster of this city and will begin duties within a few days The nomination was confirmed weeks ago but the commission was delayed The new postmaster sold his bakery interests to F C Stoll of Fort Wayne to prepare for the position
Struck by stray bullet injures Hartford City boy
Victor Waters 14, son of John Waters, was struck in the left hip by a stray bullet while in the front yard. The bullet did not penetrate flesh, leaving only a black and blue mark. he sustained only a minor injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
John Waters
Waterloo to Celebrate Fourth of July in Waterloo Indiana
Waterloo Indiana plans a full Fourth of July celebration with subscriptions nearly complete and committees arranging attractions and a program. The county champion ball team will headline events as part of the day's sports. The public is invited to attend and enjoy a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Ind
Quiet Bluffton Wedding Sets Small Town Tone
Miss Peal Stokes of Bluffton Indiana and Mr. Smith Barnes of Michigan will be the principal actors in a quiet wedding at the bride’s home on South Main Street this evening at 6 o'clock.
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Bluffton
Ind
Peal Stokes
Smith Barnes
Michigan
South Main ‘Street
Huntington Loan Agents Troubled by Debt Complaints
In Huntington Indiana on June 16 local loan agents faced complaints as collectors pressed for payments. Squire A J Rosebrough reported suits threatened over high interest loans including a $30 loan with $85 paid over two years and an attempted $10 extra payment. Citizens allege aggressive tactics harm poor borrowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Squire A. J. Rosebrough
Squire Rosebrough
Indiana
Death of Eugene Charles McCoy at home on Park Avenue
Eugene Charles McCoy died at 3 10 Tuesday afternoon at his home 1340 Park avenue He was a son of Charles McCoy a member of the city fire department
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Eugene Charles McCoy
Park Avenue
Charles McCoy
Death of John Gallagher at 58 After Complications
John Gallagher former railroad employee died Tuesday at a local hospital from complications. He was 58. The body was taken to Getz Cahill undertaking parlors where relatives will be sought.
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John Gallagher
Getz & Cahill Undertaking
Mrs George Baker dies suddenly in Spring field township
Mrs George Baker aged 35 dies at home in Spring field township from a heart blood clot. Coroner Kesler conducts post mortem. Born January 1876 in Spring field, she was wife of George Baker and mother of four children Ray Ralph Edna and Ray. Survived by three brothers and one sister. Funeral Thursday at 1 pm from home, 2:30 pm North Scipio church, Scipio cemetery burial.
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George Baker
Springfield Township
A. J. Kesler
Ray
Ralph
Edna
Ray Baker
Clinton
Isaac
Wallace Ruppert
Fred Knapp
B. A. Baker
Fort Wayne
Teeters-Sriver Nuptials Tie Miss Alta Sriver To Damon Teeters
Miss Alta M. Sriver and Mr. Damon S. Teeters wed at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Huntertown. Rev. E A Bunner officiated with Miss Ollie Sriver and George D. Sacadel as witnesses. After June 24 the couple will reside in Fremont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Sriver
Huntertown
David Teeters
Fremont
Lad Injured by Steer in Portland Streets
Paul Morrow, a fourteen year old boy from Portland Indiana, was seriously injured when a mad steer charged him yesterday morning as he tried to drive the animal through town. The steer broke his right leg and tossed him before it was controlled and removed.
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Portland
Ind
Paul Morrow
Real Estate Transfers Across Town and Townships
A series of property transfers and subdivisions are recorded in multiple townships. Transactions include Samuel L. Morris Jr transferring to George Hormann and Elizabeth Hormann in Milan for $1.00. various plots moving between William N. Ballou, Lorne H. Moore, and others. Fort Wayne Homestead Co selling to Willis J. Markey. and several deeds involving Washington, Wayne, Madison, and Milan townships with prices ranging from $1.00 to $2,300. Public officials listed include administrators and trust companies, with properties identified by section and lot descriptions in Amended transfers across city areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel L. Morris, Jr
George and
Elizabeth Hormann
Milan
William N. Ballou
Lorne H. Moore
Lima Road
Riverview Addition
Washington Township
James B. Chapman
Elizabeth Todd
Samuel Houk
de Vilbiss
Madison Township
George Hormann
Samuel L. Morrie
Fort Wayne Homestead Company
Willis J. Markey
B. Swinney
Wayne Township
Isaac S. Waters
John Waters
Scipio
William P. Cooper
Brown Cooper
Joseph H. Hartman
Charles B
Lena M. Leazier
Fort Wayne Trust Company
Robert A. McCulloch
Avondale
Michael J. Maroney
Fot Ros
aVaitiEre Gernhardt
Andrew Fuelling
Eee
Shirley City
Elmer Kain
Ohn
Apts & Dally
Roger
New Haven
Fort Wayne Trust, Company
Erwin C. Ungemach
J. Wichman
George F
A. C. ‘Richele
Banks Push for Moneta ry Legislation Meeting in Fort Wayne
Bankers of Northeastern Indiana adopted resolutions urging study and support for monetary legislation with modifications proposed by the American Bankers Association monetary commission. The group elected new officers and held a luncheon and business session before attending the Fort Wayne-South Bend baseball game. The meeting featured talks by Indiana Bankers Association leaders and experts on soil conservation and banking rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Aldrich
Monetary Commission
American Bankers’ Association
Charles M. Brown
Auburn
Ira E. Yelton
Liberty Center
J. R. Emley
Huntington
Co. P. Mitchell
Monroeville
J. R. McCulloch
M. E. Williamson
Bluffton
H. H. Wildman
Wolcottville
A. Wasmuth
Roanoke
Indiana Bankers’ Association
South Bend
Fort Wayne Clearing House Association
R. S. Todd
Charles H. Worden
Our Association
D. B. Johnson
Mooresville
W. G. Edens
Central Trust Company
Chicago
D. A. Wasmuth
Andrew Smith
Capitol National Bank
Indianapolis
Indiana Bankers Association
Col. W. W. Huffman
Federal Union Surety Company
Monroe Plans July 4 Celebration in Indiana
Monroe Indiana business men announce a large Independence Day celebration for July 4 with an afternoon program to include speakers and attractions such as an industrial parade automobile parade and motorcycle races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Ind
Bluffton Firemen Ready for Indiana Volunteer Firemen Meet
Bluffton Indiana June 16 members of the city fire department are wrapping up plans to attend the annual convention of Indiana Volunteer Firemen in Winchester on June 29. They arranged a special with Indiana Union Traction Company for the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
Indiana
Winchester
Indiana Union Traction’ Company
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Butcher
Derrick
OLD Settlers’ Meeting
van Wert
Robt. I. Platter
Presbyterians
Bridge Carpenter
Kendallville Association
District Meeting OF
Lutheran Synod
Institute
Huntington Loan
M’coy
BAKER
Additional Society
Lad
Johnc. Heller
Atetrator
Court Street
Anthony Hotel
E. M. Eddinger
Mentone
Rudolph Schug
Berne
M. K. Williamson
C. P. Mitchell
W. H. Short
Lagrange
E. P. Miller
W. A. Kuebler
Robert McIlvilley
Cincinnati
G. J. Cooke
Harry B. Wilson
Niblack
James W. Sale
C. H. Worden
C. M. Brown
Willis Rhoads
Edward Heckaman
Bremen
B. Iden
Etna Green
G. W. Wilbur
Harlan
H. Marvin Seller
Ira B. Sleet
C. J. Steiss
F. H. Poole
A. Lehmann
George H. Wileson
Theo. Wentz
Jesse Rupp
E. D. Moore
C. A. Duga
C. R. Willson
W. F. Mitchell
Pierceton
L. C. Waring
Will H. Wade
Co. St. Nichols
Lima
H. M. Brown
Garrett
O. N. Heaton
C. D. Porter
I. E. Yelton
R. S. Morrow
W. W. Rogers
Paul F. Kuhne
W. W. Huffman
F. C. Heine
C. A. Wilding
S. Bailey Harris
Antwerp
Albert Egley
H. A. Roy
Grabill
J. R. Yaggzy
Woodburn
H. A. Keplinger
E. M. Wasmuth
Andrews
J. P. Frenzel, Jr
H. D. Stoner
Akron
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