John Lare family sixth annual reunion in Monroeville area
The John Lare family held their sixth annual reunion June 17 in the grove of Chas Smith near Monroeville Indiana. Over seventy relatives attended with a feast, ice cream and amusements. Four Lare descendants survive. officers were elected and a 1916 gathering planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroeville
Ind
John Lare
Tully Township
van Wert County
Ohio
Chas. Smith
Smith
Lare
J. D. Freidline
J. P. Tare
John van Gundy
J. JD. Lare
Wim. North
C. L. Freidline
Ira Lare
J. P. Lare
Jay Hossum
Ray Lare
Perry Crates
Woodburn
E. E. Freidline
Jonesboro
J. M. Bloxsome
Penville
J. L. Freidline
Oren Lare
B. J. Freidline
Ronald
Perry Grates
Kosciusko Farmer Killed Dragged by Runaway Team
Howard Miller, 30, died after being dragged across a cornfield by a runaway team he was guiding with lines around his body. The team bolted toward a fence, flipping him and crushing the back of his skull near Warsaw Indiana. He was found unconscious by his brother and died at McDonald Hospital from the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
Howard Miler
Here
Miller
McDonald Hospital
Columbia City Girl Is Bride Of Meadville Man
Miss Lydia White of Columbia City and Ray H. Scott of Meadville Pa were married at the Lutheran parsonage with the ring ceremony. The bride wore a blue Bengaline silk suit and the couple planned a trip to Detroit and Cleeland before settling in Meadville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
Lydia White
Ray H. Scott
Meadville
H. A. Ott
Fort Wayne
Detroit
Cleeland
Van Wert Pioneer Levi Zimmerman Buried in City Church
Levi Zimmerman longtime Van Wert resident and merchant was buried after funeral services at First M E Church. The pioneer citizen born 1835 in Ashland County came to Van Wert in 1840 and led local mercantile ventures for decades. Rev Jesse Swank led the funeral service and Zimmerman served as a longtime trustee of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
WEW Factory Prospects in Goshen for Magneto Plant
Edward I. Pearson and Lloyd H. Holdeman of Zeipsic Ohio met with Goshen Commercial Club members to discuss locating a magneto manufacturing facility here. They plan to return soon to demonstrate an ignition apparatus Pearson patented that is in high demand by auto companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asshen Ind
Edward I. Pearson
Lloyd H. Holdeman
Zeipsic, O
Commercial Club
Pearson
Elks Visit Columbia City For Huntington Big Day
Four Elks from Huntington arrived in Columbia City to participate in a parade promoting Huntington Elks Big Day on July 5. The Huntington Elks band led the march along Van Buren street in front of the courthouse monument. The group recently toured North Manchester and South Whitely using paper horn instruments.
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Columbia City
Ind
Whitley
Elks’ Lodge of
Huntington
Court House Monument
Huntington Oneighth
Manchester
Blind youth seeks restoration of sight in Fort Wayne treatment
Blaffton Indiana relatives report Joe Cupp 18 son of Otto Cupp of Uniondale nearly blinded after losing sight in one eye earlier life. He went blind last Sunday night while bicycling home from Uniondale. Delmar Lockwood found him and helped him home. The injury traceable to a punch by his brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaffton
Ind
Joe Cupp
Otto Cupp
Uniondale
Srem
Fort Wayne
Delmar Lockwood
Montpelier Wets Rally Against Dry Forces In Town
Montpelier Indiana residents aligned with the wets organize to curb dry activity and plan future campaign speakers. Officials listed include Jack Vinings as president Walter Bonge as vice president T C Peterson and Orville Pursley as secretary and treasurer. Pursley Peterson offices serve as meeting headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Ind
Jack Vinings
Walter Bonge
Missing Bluffton teen sought by father after motorcycle trip
Charles Techannon aged 17 son of Fred Techan non of near Craigville is missing from his Bluffton home. He rode his motorcycle to town Saturday night left it here returned home with a neighbor then went back to town Sunday for the bike and has not been seen since though it was learned he had been at Fort Wayne. He then returned to Bluffton and started in another direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
Charles Techannon
Fred Techannon
Craigville
Fort Wayne
Gems Scattered Along Street After Bag Opens
In Bluffton Indiana Mrs. John Gilland wife of the Studabaker bank vice president scattered jewelry valued at 1500 dollars along Washington street when a chamois bag holding the gems opened. Seven rings and a diamond bracelet were missing with three rings found in dirt on Washington street. It is believed the loss occurred while she walked from the opera house to her home along West Central avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Gilland
West Central Avenue
Fifth of July parade riders named for Van Wert event
The Van Wert June 25 report lists five experienced horsemen Ste phen Beck Herman Austin Will Poling Walter Malonce Ernest Poling and Ernest Raeder chosen to direct the July 4 procession. Several will wear Indian scout and pioneer costumes. Ernest Raeder plans fancy riding. he served three years in the regular army with a cavalry unit. Will Poling and Ernest Poling have broncho busting experience in the cow country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Raeder
Will Poling
Ernest Poling
Huntington Veteran James F. Sands Dies at Home
Huntington Ind June 25 James Franklin Sands dies at his home after a complication of diseases. Born January 12 1842 near Cincinnati Ohio he moved with his family to Franklin County Ohio and later Indiana. He married Helena E. Lee September 2 1866 and had five children. He was a veteran of the Eighteenth Indiana regiment a member of James Slack post G A R and a Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
James Franklin Sands
Mr. Sands
Cincinnati
Fulton County
Ohio
Daniel
Martha Sands
Franklin County
Helena E. Lee
Rock Creek Township
Eighteenth Indiana Regiment
James Slack
Automobile Line Opens Between Montpelier and Marion
Montpelier Indiana June 24 The automobile line between Montpelier and Marion started by William Sinclair and sons is running smoothly. The first trip to Marion was completed without trouble. Roads are in good condition and travel time was good. Mrs. McIntire was the first passenger from Montpelier to Roll. Sinclair used a passenger car on the first trip followed by a combination car with baggage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Ind
Marion
William Sinclair
Gons
McIntire
Married in Michigan surprise wedding in Sturgis
Irene Kessler and Lawrence Foxy Plummer wed in Sturgis Michigan at the M E parsonage with Rev. A A Geiger. The couple planned a secret ceremony and kept the marriage quiet for several days before friends learned of the nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
Irene Kessler
Lawrence “Foxy” Plummer
Fort Wayne
Irene
David Meyers
Michigan
Sturgis
Mich
M. E. Parsonage
A. A. Geiger
First Settled Now Sues Over Auto Injury in Huntington
George G. Byram sues John Roush and Sid Hall for $1,000 damages after claiming a $35 settlement for injuries from a collision. The suit accuses Z. T. Dungan of fraudulent representation as their friend, with Kreig & Sapp filing the complaint in circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
John Roush
George G. Byram
Mr. Roush
Sid Hall
Kreig & Sapp
Z. T. Dungan
Ban On Old Town Pump In Wabash County
In Wabash Indiana on June 24 the old town pump may be removed if Tri Kappa sorority plans and county officials approve a petition to replace the iron pump with a modern drinking fountain. The petition has nearly a hundred signers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
Tri Kappa
Court House Lawn
Two Fall From Cherry Trees In Biifiton
Henry Stegkamper of Lancaster Street remains at home after a cherry tree limb broke and caused a fall injuring his back and bruises. Joseph Horner, 73, also limited to his East Spring Street home after falling from a cherry tree. he was unconscious but later found to have no fractures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biifiton
Ind
Henry Stegkamper
Lancaster Street
Joseph Horner
East Spring Street
Confesses Other Thefts In Harrison Township
Sheriff Herman Gunsett returned from Columbus with Millard Matthews who had been at the Ohio penitentiary. Matthews admitted involvement in several thefts in Harrison township, prompting Gunsett and ex Sheriff H B Wilson to investigate the area and verify his statements.
Markle Enforces Curfew as School Bell Signals Quiet
Markle Indiana reports curfew in effect from 8 30 pm as school bell rings. Children hurry home under Marshal Johnson who announced the policy last week to broad adult approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markle
Ind
Potomac
Marshal Johnson
Cancer Claims Life of Henry Myers in Huntington
Henry Myers 67 of Warren township died at his home near Bethesda church. Abdominal cancer caused the death. Born February 24, 1648 in Ohio, he married Mary Jane Sprinkel of Bashaw county on December 28, 1870. They had nine children, four of whom died in infancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Henry Myers
Warren Township
Bethesda Church
Ohio
Mr. Myers
Mary Jane Sprinkel
Wabash County
Hartford City man charged with assault on a minor
Jesse Clark, 25, resident of East Grant street, is jailed in Hartford County on a serious charge of assault and battery with intent to commit rape against 12 year old Retha Tatman of East Washington Street. Authorities expect conviction though Clark denies the allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
Jesse Clark
East Grant Street
Retha Deretta Belle Tatman
William Block
East Washington Street
Sarah Templeton
Clark
Garrison Girl Returns to Fort Wayne Hospital for Treatment
Misa Blanche Garrison of Columbia City has been readmitted to Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne after an operation several weeks ago. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. Zack Garrison and Dr. E V Nolt will keep her for a few days of treatment with the possibility of another operation if recovery is slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
Misa Blanche Garrison
Lutheran
Fort Wayne
Zack Garrison
E. V. Nolt
Young Harshner Wounded by Gun Accident Near Camp Creek Bridge
Lewis Harshner a 13 year old of Etna Green Indiana is seriously injured by a gunshot while hunting with a companion near Camp Creek bridge. The rifle reportedly was cocked and discharged as it was handed to him. The incident remains under investigation by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etna Green
Ind
Lewis Harshner
Silas Harshner
Here
Camp Creek Bridge
Harshner
First Break in Circle: John Wuthrich of Lagrange dies
John Wuthrich, a longtime Lagrange resident born in Switzerland 79 years ago, died at his North Detroit street home after frail health. A Civil War veteran of the 98th Indiana Volunteers, he married wife Elizabeth in 1864 and celebrated a golden anniversary last year. Nine children survive. none had previously died in the family.
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Lagrange
Ind
John Wuth- Fich
Detroit Street
Switzerland
98Th Indiana Volunteers
Wuthrich
van Buren Township
Ache mire wins Avilla school repair contract
H H Ache mire of Auburn awarded the contract for repairing the old Avilla school and building a brick high school addition. Bid total 915800. Competitors Hilgeman and Sheets of Fortune submitted 18400 and 20180 respectively. Advisory board with Joseph Bortner and trustees set the scope. Architects were Mahurin and Mahurin of Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avilla
Ind
H. H. Achemire
Auburn
Hilgeman
Sheets
Fortune
Joseph Bortner
H. J. Teders
John Koons
J. M. Weimer
Mahurin & Mahurin
Fort Wayne
Boy Injured by Kick Near Rochester Farm
Frank Harper, a Silver Lake boy employed on Howard Slaybaugh’s farm east of Rochester, was kicked by a horse while carrying a horse with a new currycomb. He lay unconscious for over two hours with a bruised left side and possible internal injuries. A physician was summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
Frank Harper
Silver Lake
Howard Slaybaugh
Rochester
Harper
Slayhaugh
Sol C. Dickey Birthday Observed in Warsaw
In Warsaw Indiana Sol C Dickey secretary and general manager of the Winona Assembly received a birthday surprise at the office Thursday afternoon A cake decorated with burning tapers graced the center table as Mrs Dickey and Miss Josephine Haddon led attendants to a festal gathering marking the milestone while duties were paused for a half hour of informal celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
Sol C. Dickey
Winona Assembly
Plea for Clemency in Black Bess Case in Montpelier
A petition circulated in Montpelier asks Judge Eichhorn to suspend Bess Robinson’s sentence if her motion for a new trial fails on June 28. Robinson, recently jailed for running a blind tiger and accused of attempting to bribe a prosecutor, plans to leave town after years in and around the police courts. Her goods have been sent to Muncie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Ind
Eichhorn
Bess Robinson
Sprague
Muncie
Why World Was Lopsided
Huntington Indiana June 26 J Edward Griffiths court clerk arrived at work with a dizzy feeling after leaning in a cherry tree. A friend pointed out his face was half shaved while the other side bore a full whisker growth. He recalled shaving only one side in haste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
J. Edward Griffiths
Strickler Dies After Runaway Injury Illness
George H. Strickler of Adams county Indiana died Friday after more than a year of illness traced to injuries from a runaway accident. Kidney trouble and dropsy led to his death. he was born January 2 1851 and died at age 64 years 5 months 13 days after ten years in Adams county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
George H. Strickler
Adams County
CAPT WOOD HOLDING HIS OWN
Warsaw Ind June 23 The condition of Capt A G Wood wounded Monday noon when Ezekiel Evans sought the aged attorney s life is favorable to recovery though infection danger remains Evans confined in county jail gave first public statement his story does not substantiate charges and suggests Evans is mentally deranged
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
A. G. Wood
Ezekiel Evana
Wood
Evans
Ashley Teachers Chosen for 1915 16 School Year
Ashley Indiana June 26 The corps of teachers for the Ashley public schools for 1915 16 has been chosen Superintendent W Scott Forney will head science and mathematics Miss Vivian Critchfield the principal English and German Miss Mildred Brown music drawing domestic art and domestic science Miss Gail Aldrich history and eighth grade Russell Goodrich manual training agriculture and some work Miss Blanche Trumbull sixth and seventh grades Miss Olevia Lacy third fourth and fifth grades Miss Anna Shore primary grades
Huntington man seeks back pay from court years
John C. Etzold former Huntington circuit court reporter files a claim with the county commissioners for 1068 days of alleged unpaid service spanning about eight years, seeking 5 a day totaling 5340. County officials expect the request to be denied, noting he was paid for every day he worked. Judge S K Cook says the claim is unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
John C. Etzold
Huntington Circuit Court
S. K. Cook
Etzold
Montpelier Red Men Memorial Address Slated
Lauroosa tribe No. 71 of the Improved Order of Red Men will hold memorial ceremonies Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church in Montpelier Indiana. John E Sedwick past great sachem of the Indiana great council will deliver the address. Local musicians will perform several numbers and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Ind
Lauroosa Tribe
Order of Red Men
Baptist Church
John E. Sedwick
Indiana
Great Council
Great Council of the United
Hope to remuster guard at Columbia City armory
The six month payroll for Company G was issued after a last night meeting at the armory. Officials schedule a Saturday night meeting to remuster the company aiming for at least sixty five members and three officers to keep the unit in Columbia City. Captain Mertz expects to meet the target and values the current chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
Armory
Mertz
Lagrange Woman Eva Schermerhorn Dies at Home
Mrs Eva line Wemple Schermerhorn aged 63 wife of Horace G Schermerhorn died at the Clearspring township home five miles southwest of Lagrange. Born in New York state she came to the county at age five. Married over forty years ago the couple had seven children, five living. Burial held today with family residence long established.
Very Large Strawberries At Pierceton Market
Pierceton Indiana reports unusually large strawberries flooding the market after rains. Most berries are sizable with few small fruit visible though ripening is slow. Crates fetch 1.25 dollars and local suppliers include R H Leifer R A Miller Tra Leifer E E McCarter and William Aker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierceton
Ind
R. H. Leifer
R. A. Miller
Tra Leifer
E. E. McCarter
William Aker
Hartford Woman Declines Parole Ever
Mrs Rae Anderman Krauss wife of Hartford City murderess will not seek a pardon at this session of the board. She was sentenced to life for killing her step daughter Crystal Krauss ten years ago. Her father Dr Anderman says parole efforts may continue at the September session after an earlier unsuccessful bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
Rae Anderman Krauss
Crystal Krauss
Anderman
Speeding track speeder crashes with car injuring man
Waterloo Ind June 25 Bert Gearhart of Butler a lineman for the New York Central lines was badly injured Thursday at Park's crossing when a fast moving track speeder he rode collided with an automobile driven by Charles Bookmiller Gearhart was thrown from his car and his injuries were grave and may be fatal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Ind
Bert Gearhart
Butler
Lneman
New York Central
Park’s Crossing
Here
Charles Bookmiller
Gearhart
Dry Town Builds Water Fountains for People and Horses
In Hickeville Ohio on June 25 the U S church ladies installed a drinking fountain in front of the church. Two new horse troughs were added, one before the Eureka mill and one before the town hall, giving three fountains for travelers and two horse watering spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickeville, O
U. S
Eureka Mill
Lagrange Civil War Veteran John Wutherich Dies
John Wutherich aged 79 died at his Lagrange home after a long Civil War service with the 88th Indiana volunteers. He was a well known county figure. His wife Mrs. Wutherich survives along with nine children. the death marks the first in the family. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
Ind
John Wutherich
88Th Indiana Volunteers
Dies En Route to Hospital in Indiana
Henry Baker aged 62 postmaster at Concord DeKalb County and owner of the Concord General Store died while being rushed to Fort Wayne for bowel obstruction surgery. Accompanied by his wife, John Draggoo and Dr Benjamin Shook, he expired near Cedarville Allen County. Survived by widow and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
Fort Wayne
Henry Baker
Concord
John Draggoo
Benjamin Shook
Spencerville
Cedarville
Allen County
DeKalb County
Double Wedding at Bluffton Parsonage Ties Huntington and Wells Couples
In Bluffton Indiana on June 28 Rev W T Arnold officiated a double wedding at the parsonage. Both grooms hailed from Huntington county and both brides were Wells county girls. Russell N Klepser a Huntington lineman married Freda Edna Earhart daughter of Harrison P Earhart. Enna Gertrude Phackly daughter of Harold T Sparks wed Ray D Swaidener Huntington county farmer son of Myron L Swaidener.
Hartford City Man Wounded Fighting in France
Hartford City Indiana reports Joseph Flynn receives word that her brother James Rabbitt has been wounded serving in a Canadian regiment at La Bassee France. He is hospitalized in a French hospital. Miss Dolores Rabbitt, daughter of the injured man, resides with Mr and Mrs Cronin in North Monroe Street. Rabbitt formerly lived in Hartford City and went to Canada to work in a glass factory before enlisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
Joseph Flynn
South Walnut Street
James Rabbitt
LaBassee
France
Dolores Rabbitt
Thomas Cronin
Monroe Street
Rabbitt
Canada
Perjury charges tied to assault case lead to arrests
In Portland Indiana on June 28 four friends of Harry Antles Fred Hartzell Fred Nelson and Sale Goslee were arrested on perjury charges stemming from their court testimony about whether Andes used profane language when berating Dick Moody on the public square last Tuesday night. Bonds were set at 300 each and the defendants were released on their own recognizance by Judge Denney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ind
Harry Antles
Dick Moody
Antles
Fred Hartzell
Fred Nelson
Sale Goslee
Andes
Moody
Denney
Bonham Family Reunion Draws Bluffton Attendance
Bluffton Indiana report notes Riverside park Eaton hosted a Bonham family reunion with about 100 descendants from Blackford and Wells counties. Lucy K Bonham of Bluffton, 81, named oldest member. Alonzo Mincer and Herbert Mincer families from Fort Wayne also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
Bonham
Riverside Park
Eaton
Peter Bonham
Blackford
Wells
Lucy K. Bonham
Alonzo Mincer
Herbert Mincer
Fort Weyne
Father and Son Arrested in Brass Theft Case
Montpelier Indiana June 28 Frank Tweedy and his 15 year old son Herman were arrested and heard before Mayor Neal. The boy confessed to stealing brass from Montpelier Fertilizer and the father was charged with receiving stolen goods. The brass was sold to junk dealer K McKlosky. The pair may appear before the juvenile court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Ind
Frank Tweedy
Herman
Neal
Montpelier Fertilizer Company
K. McKlosky
Hartford City Leaders Pledge Liquor Law Enforcement
At a Presbyterian Brotherhood meeting in Hartford City Mayor Secrest and Prosecutor Sprague spoke on local conditions. They stated their intention to ensure laws are enforced after the saloons close and asked citizen support for liquor law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
Presbyterian Brotherhood
Secrest
Sprague
Man from Lake township confined after mumps induced illness
Elmer Pyle of Lake township near Warsaw was brought to North Manchester by the marshal and jailed. He was moved to the county infirmary for care after a sudden mental decline following a mumps attack, which is believed to be temporary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
Elmer Pyle
Lake Township
Manchester
Falls Down Library Steps In Portland Incident
Lon Shewalter of Hartford City visiting his brother John Shewalter custodian of the public library fell from the steps and injured the left arm at the wrist. Master Stewart Holmes seven-year-old, playing with a companion, fell last night and broke his right arm at the wrist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ind
Lon Shewalter
Hartford City
John Shewalter
Stewart Holmes
Old Settlers Day Planned in Albion
Albion Ind June 26 July 15 named as Old Settlers day by county association president O P Barnum. Planned events include two basket dinners ample music and speakers with the program now being arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Ind
O. P. Barnum
Five Bluffton Boys Escape Serious Injury In Auto Crash
A group of five Bluffton youths John Bergdoll Claude Bergdoll Arthur Stout Floyd Anderson and Kenneth Cobburn escaped serious harm after Wick Auburn, owned by Seth Cobburn, left the road near the Ossian cemetery and rolled onto its side. The car was wrecked and the boys were thrown from their seats. Bergdoll was pitched through the roof and landed in a field over a picket fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
John Bergdoll
Claude Bergdoll
Arthur Stout
Floyd Anderson
Kenneth Cobburn
Ossian Cemetery
Auburn
Seth Cobburn
Mrs Carolina Herb of Kendallville Dead at 71
Mrs. Carolina Herb, 71, longtime Kendallville resident, was found dead in bed at her son John Herb’s home. She had been in poor health but her death came as a shock to friends. Relatives in the German army and worry over the European war are noted factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ind
Carolina Herb
John Herb
Herb
Kendallville Boy Rescues Three From Drowning At Lake
Leo Du Wan son of Marshal Charles DuWan rushed into Bixler lake to save Floyd Bixler Miss Hazel Saxon and Miss Frieda Saxon from drowning. Eyewitnesses say his timely action prevented the season’s first drowning at the lake and may earn him a Carnegie hero medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ind
Leo du Wan
Marshal Charles DuWan
Carnegie
Floyd Bixler
Missa Hazel Saxon
Chicago
Frieda Saxon
New York City
Bixler
Bixler Lake
DuWan
Jubilee of Lutheran School Observed in Kendallville
In Kendallville Indiana on June 29 Sunday Lutheran church celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of its building now used by the German school. The first building dated to 1851 and the present structure was completed fourteen years later and has remained in use. A sonorous sermon by Rev Stephen Hassold of near Fort Wayne opened the morning service with choir and school child performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ind
Stephen Hassold
Fort Wayne
Man sues over assault following failed romance in Auburn
Louis Mc Dougall filed a complaint with Prosecutor Nyce charging George King with assault and battery. He claimed King struck him in the eye after escorting the daughter of King to her home, a fate also suffered by a previous suitor a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
Louis McDougall
Nyce
George King
McDougall
King
Man Shot by Wife Recovers and Returns to Work
Bluffton Indiana report says Charles Monroe, shot weeks ago by his wife, has recovered and returned to work. Police aided his forgiveness and reconciliation, and Mrs. Monroe was released from jail, with the couple expected to resume life at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
Elgin
Charles Monroe
Monroe
Van Buren Votes For New Waterworks System
Van Buren Indiana residents approve a municipal waterworks project to be powered by electricity. The Merion and Bluffton Traction company will supply current as the system comes online within months after a spate of fires. A church fire prompted the upgrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
Ind
Merion & Bluffton Traction Company
Tailor Fred Strohm bitten by Huffman dog in Bluffton
Fred Strohm, a prominent Bluffton tailor, was bitten by a shepherd dog owned by Bera Huffman of East Market Street. While Strohm playfully grabbed one of the Huffman children, the dog clamped onto his palm and the back of his hand, causing two wounds and visible blood before releasing.
Mammoth cherry crop ripens in Whitely County
Columbia City Indiana June 25 local reports say Whitley county harvested an unprecedented cherry crop with prices falling. Prospects for other small fruits look poor, prompting women to gather cherries now feeding many trees and delaying harvest until peak. Cherries are large worm free and flavorful and can be preserved long term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
Whitley County
First saloon to close in Hartford City
Hartford City Indiana June 28 The Baumgardner beer hall on East Washington street will quit business next Wednesday as the first saloon to go out of business in town The remaining bars will take out government licenses and operate until August when they will close as well
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
Baumgardner Beer Hall
East Washington Street
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Jubilee OF Lutheran School
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