Wabash to Stage Fourth of July Fireworks Display
Wabash Indiana officials plan a city park Fourth of July celebration with a $200 fireworks display funded by a business subscription. Mayor James Wilson and W A Frelsing will return from Indianapolis with the purchase to be discharged next Tuesday evening. The Third Regiment band of Peru will perform in the park band stand during the display.
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Wabash
Ind
City Park
James Wilson
W. A. Frelsing
Indianapolis
Third Regiment
Peru
Bluffton Sees Unity for Fall Street Fair and Homecoming
Leading Bluffton citizens express near unanimous support for a fall street fair and homecoming. They call for a dedicated manager to organize finances, oversee details, and run the project under an executive committee with funding expected to be raised. The plan aims to replace the lack of Fourth of July events with a unifying fall celebration, likely in late September.
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Blufton
Bluffton
Ind
Injured yard clerk crushed by Clover Leaf engine
Guy White, 20, a yard clerk at Bluffton station, was crushed when engine No. 188 jumped the track near Cherry street. He attempted to jump to safety, catching his right foot between the pilot and rails, requiring amputation. White is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred White of South Jersey street.
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Bluffton
Ind
Cherry Street
Guy White
Fred White
South Jersey Street
White
South Yards
South Street
Swimmer Walter Grove Injured by Board Accident
Walter Grove of Bluffton fell from a springboard at Starr quarry injuring his forehead. A loosened furnace door struck him above the eye causing a gash about an inch and a half long with two additional facial cuts. Gus White aided Grove to shore after the impact. Three stitches were needed to close the forehead wound.
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Walter Grove
Bluffton
Ind
Starr Quarry
Wabash Street
Gus White
Grove
White
New Steel Tank Factory Set for Kendallville
Kendallville receives welcome news of a new factory. Miller and Hoy Manufacturing Company of Wauseon Ohio will build and supply galvanized steel tanks. Flint & ing Mfg Co facilitated the deal, securing the project after months of quiet negotiations.
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Kendallville
Ind
Miller and Hoy Manufacturing . Company
Wauseon, O
Flint
Ing” ‘Mfg.’ Co
Bering
Redmen Demand Payment for Sham Battle Cash in Marian
Huntington Ind June 27 Survivors of the Miami tribe say Indians billed to take part in a Marian sham battle demand cash before their tepees. Harvey Ward says the Indians refuse to perform for honor, seeking money from Major Ward Colonel Burn and General Sassafras to stage a grand show. Chief Godfrey previously handled Indian affairs and kept good remuneration.
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Huntington
Ind
Marian
Harvey Ward
Joe Engleman
Ward
John Burn
John Sassafras
Godfrey
Prospects Bright for New Library in Kendallville
Kendallville officials report bright prospects for a new public library as the library board discusses site matters and donor possibilities. Informal reports show growing public interest. if a donated site or building appears, the project would ease funding and satisfy local demand for an up to date library.
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Kendallville
Ind
van- Vinerd
Heroic teen saves three boys from drowning at Lagro river
Walter Dare seventeen son of Hugh Dare Lagro druggist swooped in at Lagro near the interurban station when three boys aged Manford and Fulton and another began to drown in fifteen feet of water. Dare reached them before they sank again and brought all to shore in time.
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Wabash
Ind
Lagro
Walter Dare
Hugh Dare
Manford
Jennie Fulton
Dave
DROWNS IN APPLEMAN LAKE
Lester Greenewalt aged 20 drowns in Appleman Lake near Lagrange Indiana while swimming with two sisters and brother in law Parks of Topeka. Despite rescue efforts his body had not been recovered by late afternoon.
Topeka Man Injured In Farm Hay Carrier Fall
William Shelly was injured while helping make hay on Alfred Ramaley’s farm northwest of Topeka. A broken trip rope on the hay carrier caused him to fall ten feet to the cement floor, fracturing his left arm and suffering head bruises.
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Topeka
William Shelly
Alfred
Rattlesnake Scene Spurs Narrow Escape in Warsaw
Mrs. Salem Black and her granddaughter Mildred Dunnuck faced a rattlesnake on a porch in Warsaw Indiana as Mildred covered her grandmother’s eyes. The reptile, about two feet long with five rattles and a button, was killed by Mrs. Dunnuck. No one was harmed.
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Warsaw
Ind
Salem Black
North Lake Street
Mildred Dunnuck
Mrs. Black
Mr. Dunnuck
Huntington to Make hoboes work on stone pile plan
Huntington Indiana officials consider forced labor for hoboes by placing them on a county stone pile. Police favor the ordinance to deter roaming beggars and generate county street repair revenue. The plan calls for a leased lot, owned by Farmer's Guide Publishing, to host the stone pile.
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Huntington
Ind
Huntington City
Knights of the Road
Farmer's Guide Publishing Company
Woodburn Seeks Electric Lights for Village
Woodburn Indiana on June 24 notes interest in installing an electric lighting system. Council.Voters consider granting franchise to a private firm or outside parties to supply street illumination. Current street lights unsatisfactory. new system promised cheaper operation and reliability.
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Woodburn
Ind
Milton Augspurer
Mayor Orders Signs Posting To Curb Speeders
Kendallville Indiana June 27 Mayor Field orders Marshal Boggs to arrest speeding motorists and posts conspicuous warning signs at city entry points. Night Marshal Martz to enforce fast driving rules. drivers warned it is their own fault if intercepted.
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Kendallville
Ind
Field
John Boggs
Boggs
Martz
Boy’s toy pistol wound in pre Fourth of July incident
In Columbia City Indiana on Sunday 12 year old Fred Garrison shot his right middle finger with a toy pistol blank cartridge. The wad pierced the finger and doctors say recovery should be uneventful though the injury is painful. He was at Millard Pence’s home south of town when the accident happened.
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Columbia City
Ind
Fred Garrison
Zack Garrison
South Line Street
Millard Pence
C. L. Souder
Bluffton Teen Tries Paris Green Poison After Courtship Ban
Emma Blocher 17, adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs Joel Gerber, drank paris green after being forbidden to date Louis Frauhiger. She survived with rapid recovery expected as Dr Louis Severin treated her at the Gerber home. Frauhiger had filed assault charges against Mr Gerber following Sunday night trouble.
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Bluffton
Ind
Louis Frauhiger
Emma _ Blocher
Joel Gerber
Gerber
Frauhiger
Louis Severin
Ossian Plans Soldier Monument at Oaklawn Cemetery
A June meeting in Ossian outlines funding and design for a Barre marble Civil War soldier monument in Oaklawn Cemetery. The Churubusco Marble and Granite works handle construction with local committee oversight and citizen subscriptions. The statue will rise about twenty one feet high on a six foot square base, costing around 1800 dollars.
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Ossian
Ind
Oaklawn
W. R. Beaty
M. N. Newman
L. PF. Wilson
James M. Clark
W. P. Taylor
Granite Company
Churubusco Marble and Granite Works
Churubusco
Barre
Oaklawn Cemetery
Wounded by Rifle Bullet Near Wabash Campground
Charles Hill was wounded in the eye by a rifle bullet at a camping ground along the Salamonie river, ten miles southeast of Wabash. He is in pain but not expected to suffer a serious injury.
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Wabash
Ind
Charles Hill
O. G. Fill
Salamonie River
Archer Wins Scholarship to University of Chicago
Mark Archer of Thorncreek township leaves Columbia City for Chicago to enter the University of Chicago on a scholarship secured through Wabash college. He has a strong record as an orator and has shown early aptitude in law, which he plans to pursue after completing his university course.
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Columbia City
Ind
Mark Archer
Josiah Archer
Thorncreek Township
Chicago
University of Chicago
Wabash College
Archer
True Fish Story Sees Two Men Land 514 Carps
Warsaw Indiana June 27 Lon Howe and A L Scott won the undisputed title as champion carn fishermen of northern Indiana. Howe used a pitchfork and Scott a rake on the Tippecanoe river outlet of Center lake. In forty five minutes they landed four hundred fourteen carp ranging from one to six pounds.
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Warsaw
Ind
Lon Howe
A. L Scott
Indiana
Howe
Scott
Tippecanoe River
Center Lake
Beekeeing incident at Portland factory injures Norris
Portland Ind June 26 Charles Norris a cannery employee was severely stung by a swarm of bees while at work in a field near the city. Both Norris and the team he was driving are in serious condition from many small wounds.
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Portland
Ind
Charles Norris
Canning
Norris
Citizens Tire Of Great Speed Sparks City Court Cases
Bloomingdale residents press action against fast streetcar speeds on Wells street. Motorman Virgil Floyd paid a five dollar fine for speeding around 23 mph. In another case George Eppert and George Soczin fined fifteen dollars after a fight at Poirson chili parlor. Soczin threatened with weapons charge. Victor Allen held on $1000 bond for slashing Ernest Ayers in a West Main street quarrel between painters.
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Bloomingdale
Virgil Floyd
Toledo and
Chicago
Wells Street
Floyd
M. W. Tinkham
Poirson Chili Parlor
Calhoun
Superior Streets
George Eppert
George Soczin
Soczin
Allen Hele
Victor Allen
June brides in Wabash County rise near average
Wabash Indiana on June 23 reports that despite declines in surrounding counties the number of marriage licenses in Wabash County has reached eighteen since the month began, suggesting June brides may be up to average levels.
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Wabash, Ind
Wabash
General Store Fire in Lorane Indiana
J W Swartz owner of the Lorane general store discovered a fire Saturday morning. Heavy smoke hindered early locating but he opened doors and windows to vent the smoke and soon had the blaze extinguished.
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Lorane
Ind
J. W. Swartz
Infant Vernon Siniff Dies of Diphtheria
Vernon Siniff infant son of Mr and Mrs Charles Siniff residing at the corner of Mc Culloch and Hayden streets died Tuesday of diphtheria. Survived by parents a brother and grandmother. Funeral services were held at 10 this morning from the residence with interment at Lindenwood cemetery.
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Vernon Siniff
Charles Siniff
McCulloch and
Hayden Streets
Lindenwood Cemetery
Mayor bans early Fourth of July fireworks in Hertford City
Hertford City mayor Swiegart issued an edict prohibiting any person from detonating fireworks before the official Fourth of July observance. Violators would be prosecuted for disturbing the peace as the town seeks to maintain order ahead of the national celebration.
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Hertford City
Ind
Sweigart
Infant Elmer Reeps to be interred in city funeral
The infant son Elmer Reeps of Mr and Mrs C F Reeps of Chicago will be laid to rest Monday at their home in that city. The remains will be brought to this city for interment arriving Thursday. The funeral cortege will proceed direct to St John’s cemetery where the interment will take place.
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Elmer Reeps
C.F.’ Reeps
Chicago
Country party hosts celebrate Jerome Chevil lot birthday
A June 21 gathering at Jackson township home of Mr. and Mrs. August Chevillot featured music dancing and luncheon. Attendees included numerous Leonard Mowry and Hartzell families with many friends. Separately Margaret E Greer married Samuel Zircle at Beech Grove Church. they will reside with groom's parents near Roanoke. Greer has served as Lafayette township assessor for seven years.
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August Chevillot
Jackson Township
Jerome Chevillot
Chevillot
William Hayle
Misses Bertha
Marie Leonard
Gertha Vanderly
Nora Votrol
Stella Bennett
Amelia
Celia Mowry
May Jones
Willia Hayle
Ida Martin
Marie
Lottie
Grace
Addie Emenhiser
Laura Whitaern
Ella Ternet
Mary Girardot
Hattie
Blanch
Il’arria
Edward
Honoria Martin
August
Charles Emenhiser
Clarence
Francis Remills
Arthur Bennett
Arthur Oberly
Frank Voirol
Francis Lortie
Henry Baumert
Solomon
James Ternet
Bert Jones
Louis
Margaret E. Greer
Chester Greer
Lafayette Township
Samuel Zircle
Huntington County
C. A. Frakes
Beech Grove Christian Church
J. Luther
Allen
Huntington Counties
Woman Seriously Injured in Cherry Tree Fall
Mrs. Frank Kleinknight, near Tocsin in Lancaster township, fell eight feet from a cherry tree Monday afternoon. Her left ankle shattered with the bone protruding through flesh. surgeons Dr. C. L. Blue and Dr. Louis Severin performed a major operation to reset the bones and dress the wound. She faces months of recovery due to the severe fracture and torn tissue.
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C. L. Blue
Tocsin
Louis Severin
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Everett Hubler
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Lydia Gresley
Nell Straight
Marian Shookman
Pearl Smith
Florence Morton
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Ellis Shookman
Lee J. Hartzell
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