New B and O Roundhouse Contract Awarded at Garrett
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad awards the roundhouse contract to Westinghouse Church Kerr & Co of New York. Local bidders were not allowed to bid. Construction starts immediately with completion aimed before winter. The circular brick building will have a 100 foot turntable radius, eighteen stalls, and space to store about twenty locomotives. steel roof trusses and rubberoid gravel roofing. Fifty to sixty workers will build the roundhouse and twenty on track work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round House
Local Notes From Markle Indiana District
Marking a busy week in Markle Indiana and nearby towns Thru April 26 Thurman Yoos started work for his father in the Huntington harness shop while Devona Archbold left for Kingsland after a brief visit A E Wirt moved to Gary to pursue real estate John Taylor received four carloads of brick for a new school house excavation began A May returned from South Milwaukee reporting deep snow Ola Neff Edna Harvey Edith Watson and others travel for school and family events Wealthy Shively plans summer study in Terre Haute Mrs Calvin Taylor joins husband at Mt Vernon while Elsie Kerr returns home Ed Maxwell buys eggs for Clover Leaf Creamery Neighbors and fire department aid in Aunt Mollie Wilcoxson house fire in Markle downtown area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Bluffton
Enid Eichhorn
Angola
Edith Watson
Berne
E. F. Mosher
Wealthy Shively
Terre Haute
Calvin Taylor
Mt. Vernon
Mises Elsie Kerr
Brownsurg
Ind
Ed Maxwell
Clover Leaf Creamery Company
Val Geigers
Mollie Wilcoxson
Spencerville News Highlights Local Notes and Illness
Isaac Grill is gravely ill at home after a second paralysis attack Tuesday. J F Baltz visited Coburntown on Wednesday. Mrs Cora Thomas hosted the G club on Wednesday afternoon. F G Beams and family and Mrs Henry Beams visited St Joe on Friday. Lissa Anna Squires returned to Auburn after visiting sister Emma Smith for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencerville
Ind
Isaac Grill
J. F. Baltz
Coburntown
Cora
Thomas
J. F.baltz
Fort. Wayne
F. G. ‘Beams
Henry Beams
St. Joe
Lissa Anna Squires
Auburn
Emmia Smith
Judge Branyan Dead Huntington Lawyer Passes Away
Huntington Ind April 29 James C Branyan prominent Indiana bar member and former Huntington circuit judge died at his home aged 74 after months of illness He came to Huntington county in 1845 with his parents and was a lifelong resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
James C. Branyan
Indiana
Circlea
Branyan
Huntington County
Stepmother Defends Suit Over Kobn Estate Claim
Charles Van Camp and siblings sue Laura A. Van Camp in Decatur Indiana circuit court seeking 8000 dollars claiming the stepmother altered a life insurance policy from the estate to become sole beneficiary while their father was mentally unable to act. They allege the change defrauded the heirs of 5000 dollars and that additional untallied sums and an automobile improperly benefited the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
Aspiial
Charles van Camp
Hubert. van Camp
Tda Woods
Paul van Camp
Naomi van Camp
Laura A. van Camp
van Camp
Anson van Camp
Convoy News Snapshot of Local Visits and Hospitalization
Miss Alice High was taken to Lutheran Hospital in Convoy Thursday for appendicitis. Various residents visited and traveled between Convoy, Van Wert, Monroeville, and Dixon, including Mrs. John Bowen returning from Hope Hospital, and others from Antwerp, Fort Wayne, and Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convoy
Ohio
Alice High
Lutheran Hospital
Joseph Wing
Monroeville
Ruth Reynolds
van Wert
Bernice Dwire
Grace
Esther Lorber
Floyd Herl
Fort Wayne
John Redlinger
Antwerp
John Lomiller
Dixon
John Bowen
Hope Hospital
Sid Miller
Wilma Anderson
B. F. Hoblet
J. A. Lombard
J. R. Swanery
Henry Clay and Son
Ford
Henry Schaberg
Toledo
Owen Plumley
Antwerp News Briefs Show Local Moves and Leaves
Antwerp Ohio items report Phillip Murphy visiting to tend property, Miss Flossie Johnson playing piano, Fred Hertle visiting Fort Wayne, and locals traveling to Buffalo, New York en route to Germany aboard the Raised Augusta. Families visit, business changes include North G Osborn acquiring Antwerp Bee and Antwerp Argus plant, and the Deal Reed grocery partnership ending with Reed sole proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
Ohio
Phillip Murphy
Flossie Johnson
Fred Hertle
Fort Wayne
Elizabeth Bratton
John F. Miller
Herman Lorenz
Buffalo
N. Y
Germany
Augusta
Victoria
Chemnitz
Fred Pocock
Marian
Margaret
Fort. Wayne
J. L. Pocock
North G. Osborn
Arletta Mulcahy
Peru
Doctor Hackedorn
James Sexton
Paulding
L. M. Headworth
Detroit
Antwerp. Argus
Orley Deal
Frank. Reed
Oil dealer weds his stenographer in Hartford City
Miss Hazel Clapper, 17, married Orlando Sipe, a 60-year-old oil dealer with three marriages and grandchildren. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s mother's home, after which the couple left in Sipe’s automobile. Sipe formerly served in the Civil War era and had recently traveled to Canada with Hazel’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
Hazel Clapper
Justice of the Peace
Lucas
Orlando Sipe
Sipe
Henry Clapper
Charley Clapper
Canada
Monroeville Notes Highlight Local Moves and Arts
Monroeville records visitors and moves including Mrs Frank Savio and Earl Savio in Dayton Ohio and Mrs David Fry moving to town. Alumni and local figures attend Fort Wayne events and a May musical production The Silver Queen at St Rose school hall. Eighth grade graduates to be honored at M E church with Dr C E Erns Verger as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroeville
Ind
George
Frank Savio
Earl
Dayton
Ohio
John L. Sheehan
Marion Fenton
Fort Wayne
David Fry
Madison Township
J. M. Jackson
Seymour Jones
Bert Edwards
Florida
J. W. Edwards
Samuel Harvey
Wapakoneta
Purman’s
T. S. Jones
St. Rose Catholic
M. E. Church
C. E. Erns- Verger
Wittenberg University
Springfield
Cara Savio
Mary Campbell
Leora Brown
Louise Spake
Vera Dorris
Pauline Taylor
Henrietta Neizer
Blanche Taylor
Ura Geddess
Daniel Kauffman
Lee Noyer
James McArdie
Harlan News notes lodge visits and local events
Mesdames E C Reichelderfer and G A Reeder with John Spindler attended the Indianapolis Eastern Star convention and Frank Cosgrove returned from settling his father's estate. Masonic banquet at Lutheran church basement with Lee and Spencerville lodges. Public school events include baccalaureate sermon by Rev F W Westhafer and graduation week activities at M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
Ind
Mesdames E. C. Reichelderfer
G. A. Reeder
John Spindler
Order of the Eastern Star
Indianapolis
Frank K. Cosgrove
Masonic Lodge
Lutheran
Lee
Spencerville
Forrest Clark
Harlan Telephone System
Clark
Chicago
W. H. Thompson
Annie Huffman
John
W. E. Ingalls
M. E. Church
Joe Guilleron
Edna Fry
Cloges
F. W. Westhafer
Church of Christ
J Boyd Jones
Solomon Doty
Milan Township
Venora
Myrtle Hellopeter
Cedarville
Devaux Chapel
Requisition Issued for Ode McClish Transfer
Indianapolis April 30 A requisition on the Ohio governor was made for the return of Ode McClish from Elyria to Adams County where he is wanted on a charge of conspiracy to steal. The governor yesterday received the request. Alleged friends aided the effort according to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Ohio
Ode McClish
Elyria
Adams
Yeaterday
King of Grafters Arrested in Adams County Scheme
Decatur Ind April 30 C A McClish alleged high priest of the green goods operation in Adams County and leader of a grafters ring has been arrested in Elyria Ohio and will be brought back to face indictments. He is charged with conspiracy to steal from Daniel Cook Ed Marshhand and Rolf Spade with several co conspirators in a scheme that netted about 2345 from Adams County victims. Ward Mackey Reynolds and others are in custody or serving terms related to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
C. A. McClish
Green Goods
Adams County
Elyria
MecClish
McClish
Frederick Koenig
Dan Cook
Ed Marshhand
Rolf Spade
Ward
Mackey
Reynolds
Michigan City
Roads must pay for cow killed in Indiana case
Bluffton Indiana April 30 Squire J I Rinehart rules Stafford v Clover Leaf Railroad and Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Co dam ages of 80 dollars for a cow killed on Wabash Valley line. Fault lies partly with fence upkeep and track interconnection. railroad companies likely to appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studabaker
Clover Leaf Company
Clover Leaf
Traction Company
Bluffton merchants plan cooperative sale in near future
Bluffton Indiana April 27 merchants announce a cooperative sale for the near future. Prof. Allen superintendent of schools says the high school commencement address will be given by Prof. Nathaniel Butler of Chicago University. Several residents travel and visit relatives in cities including Fort Wayne Chicago Murray Grand Rapids and Auburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
Allen
Nathaniel Butler
Chicago University
Martin Warner
The
Red Cross Co
Union City
Merle Zoll
John Chambers
Fort Wayne
Hazel Smith
John Prilliman
Grand Rapids
Mich
Lewis Staver
Ruth
Murray
Charles Eversole
Washington
Ellie Fudge
Muncie
Edward Ehle
Frank Ehle
Robin Kapp
Chicago
Dwight Kapp
David Meyers
Frank Engler
John Schott
Petroleum
Auburn
T. CG. Gordon
Converse Bridge Co
Chattanooga
Illinois
P. A. Allen
Tanto Swaim
Forrest Allen
T. H. Koontz
Elks
James Lepper
Portland
Anna Effinger
Joseph Effinger
Will probates in Hartford township for Silas Kizer
Decatur Ind April 30 probate records show Silas Kizer late of Hartford township left all his estate to his wife Lydia for life after settling debts and funeral expenses. At her death the remainder goes to his children Y Mizer Peter D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
Silaz. Kizer
Hartford
Lydia Kizing
Y Mizer
Peter
Blind tiger cases opened after judge arrives in Warsaw
Warsaw Indiana April 30 Judge Wrigley from Albion presides over liquor law indictments. Joseph Thorne pleads guilty for unlawful sale and is fined 75 dollars plus costs and four months in jail with sentence suspended. Frank Randels and John Scollard plead guilty and receive fines two dollars and costs with four months in jail suspended. Edward Hall and Phoebe Hall face trial this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
Wrigley
Albion- Whitley
Albion
Jon
Ministerial Association Committee
Joseph Thorne
Frank Randels
John Scollard
Randels
Scollard
Edward
Phoebe Hall
New Haven Odd Fellows mark 93rd anniversary celebration
The New Haven lodge of Odd Fellows celebrates the 93rd anniversary of the order at its rooms this evening. Local residents attend social events including a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Will Schnitker with assistance from Irma Schnitker and Brad Bruick. Several residents travel for visits and other townsfolk are mentioned as ill or moving residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Ind
New Haven Lodge of Odd Fellows
Order
Will Schnitker
Card Club
8. Mix
Dr. Morris
J. Dowling
Willard Lucas
L. Gerardot
Irma Schnitker
Brad Bruick
H.C. Crabill
Monroeville
Gregory Knyoth
Chicago
Martha A. Shordon
Ginther
Felix Blaising
Fort Wayne
Blanche Hutson
W. H. Kitchen
Mendon
Mich
Lulu Lamb
Payne
Etta Harper
Beatty
Zeddis
Iva Birkhold
F. E. Abrams
Ray, Ind
B. Clark
van Wert
J. J. Roy
Bluffton
J. G. Ashley
Geyer
Leonard
M. G. Schnelker
C. Birkhold
Ed Harper
C. Kariger
Three Rivers
Will D. Gorrell
H. H. Grubb
Sam Stocks
S. Mix
G. G. Bruch
Ira Butler
L. Green
J. H. Leatherman
Minnie Hellworth
Delbert Dowden
Father Wiedau
C. A. Bittihoffer
Garrett
B. Federspie
Auburn
Siumday
Rev. Barclay
Harry Zeddis
Bell Avenue
Orphans Mourn Fathers in Maddox Farm Explosion Tragedy
Five young orphans led the funeral for George Gaskill and his son Ralph, killed by a dynamite blast at Maddox farm near Hartford City Indiana. Services were at Goodboo church with Rev G W Zike and burial at Sun Grove cemetery. The five mourners aged two to eleven accompanied the caskets in one grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
George Gaskill
Ralph
Maddox Farm
Goodboo Church
G. W. Zike
Montpelier
Sun Grove
Balbec
Decatur News Highlights Local Visits and a Tragic Death
Local residents travel to Fort Wayne Geneva and Huntington for visits and medical care. Prominent deaths include William Bieneke, age 63, from pneumonia with a large family. Other items note anti Titanic arrival coverage, a new 470 acre land holding, and a public arrest followed by fines and jail for two beet sugar workers.
Kendallville Railroads Pay City Taxes Total 1782.90
Kendallville Indiana residents note that railroads passing through the city paid 1782.90 in taxes. Major contributors include Grand Rapids and Indiana, Lake Shore and Toledo, and Chicago Interurban. Lake Shore leads with 2996.85 in taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ind
Grand Rapids
Indiana
Lake Shore
Tolédo
Chicago
Lake ‘Shore Company
Bluffton to Study City Electricity Plant Costs
Bluffton Indiana April 20 The city council plans bids to find exact costs per kilowatt for electrical current and to hire an experienced engineer to estimate the cost of repairing the city plant and an accountant to review books. The aim is to inform voters before a decision on selling the plant, with no contract awarded before the election.
Explosion claims Gaskill family near Montpelier
In Montpelier Indiana George Gaskill a wealthy farmer four miles east of town was blown to pieces when dynamite used to blast stumps exploded prematurely. His son Ralph aged 9 was fatally injured and lost both legs and sustained facial injuries. A younger son Russell aged 5 was severely injured but expected to recover as bystanders describe the fatal accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpetier
Ind
George Gaskill
Here
Ralph
Russell
Weathered town reels from Friday winds and local notices
High winds last Friday caused fence damage in Aboit Indiana area. The high school closed for Roanoke term. Local happenings include farm changes, funerals, and community events. G. S. Bowen to take charge of Beach elevator May 10 and new choir planned at Christian church. Prairie fires lessen pasture outlook. warm sun needed for growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aboit
Ind
Roanoke
Cary Corning
Huntingson
Moses Allen
Mra
Jen
Mary Barnbolt
Fred Cruse
Littl River
Susan Cruse
Lincoln Hetfield
Hee G. S. Bowen
Lynn, Tod
Charis Sprinks
Robert Mills
Wayne
Freda
Margaret Sicks
Imant
Money & Rowell
William Sherrer
Christian Church
Munson Chapel
Bowen
McBride Homestead
Itill
Community notes from Monroeville Indiana April events
Monroeville residents host and visit Fort Wayne and nearby towns. High school graduates face typhoid concerns and local events include L O O F anniversary, baccalaureate sermon, J O O F exercises, and upcoming commencement at the M E church.
Fishermen Fined After Net and Sack of Fish Found
Albion Indiana fishermen were arrested Sunday at Skinner Lake while using a net and a full fish sack. The men Fleming Hang Wall and Fleming were released after appearing Monday and were soaked. Fine amounts were noted for each offender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Ind
Lemon
Stevenson
Skinner Lake
Fleming
Also Mentioned on This Page
B.& C. At. Garrett
Markle News
Spencerville News
Judge Branyan
Convoy News
Monroeville News
Harlan News
Marshall
King OF Grafters
Squire
Bluffton News
Ayl
Decatur News
Anna Baker
Mary Congleton
Winefield Maddyn
Bess Congleton
Leona
Edmond Roose
Edward Meyers
Francis Hartman
A. Spangler
Mary Starost
Geneva
Will Chronister
Rachael Francise
E. E. Rice
Frankfort
Clara Kohn
H. H. McGill
Wren, Ohio
John R. Porter
M. Fullenkamp
Raymond Gass
Ode Fullenkamp
D. M. Reed
John Bates
Hotchkiff
Col
William Bieneke
Preble Township
Ernest Kruetzman
Preble
Kolmerton
Edward Scherry
Shirkland Township
Ollie Reppert
Simon
Magley German Reformed Church
Schneider
A. J. Smith
Perry Robinson
Root Township
St. Mary's River
John Bowers
Gladys
R. Enough
James S. Martin
D. D
Pittsburg
National Reform Association
Ore
John Nutt
Rockford
James T. Merryman
John Steele
Elizabeth Heidamann
Oscar Colchin
Herman Bueter
Lawrence E. Opliger
Cincinnati
Linn Grove
John Peterson
Eastern Star
Grand Adai
Charles Bonham
Ridgeville
John Rex
Henry Mauer
Lester
Joe Berling
New York City
Oo Frank
Maldy
James Q Rathburn
Téeple
E.E. Ricé
Council
Abobite News
Chris Brewer
Glenn Johnson
C. C. Dunton
I. Friedline
Sam Ginther
Gurney Painter
Clyde Shaffer
Mawwaukee
Norman Geyer
Flora Heller
Fort We
G. Spake
Roy Crabill
B. G.rabill
G. E. Spake
Pedro Cub
C. A. Aeig
Sc Aiegors Rae Nill
H. E. Cooma
C. P. Mitchell
Hellopeter
M. E
Brigtves
W. A. Griest
Ethel Krick
E. Wright
M.e.church
Wharton
John Grant
Lil’ Lamb
Farmer
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