Horse Stealing Plague Hits Noble County Indiana
May 12 report from Kendallville Indiana notes a spate of horse thefts in Noble County with a pair of young draft horses valued at 600 dollars taken from William Shambaugh in Green Center Green Township. Thieves traced toward Hunter Town Allen County before vanishing. A buggy was stolen from C G Hufty nearby. In Perry Township Alonzo Burrey lost a rack-hitched horse traced toward Fort Wayne. We search for Fort Wayne suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ind
Noble County
Green Center
Green Township
Rovbers
William Shambaugh
Stanley
Albion
Huntertown
Allen County
C. G. Hufty
Fort Waist
Alonzo Burrey
Perry Township
Ligonier
Fort Wayne
Weaver & Pickett
Wewaka
Thomas Franks
Skinner Lake
Scarlet Fever Epidemic Over in Huntington County
Huntington Indiana May 13. For more than a week the county outside the city has been free from contagious diseases. The Vendrick home quarantine in Lancaster township was lifted last week as the last scarlet fever case. One city case may end soon and a reported case proved to be measles. Officials say precautions will stay strict despite the easing outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntingt Rn
Ind
Huntington County
Vendrick
Lancaster Township
Fry
Mistaken for a burglar Mygrants shot near Huntington
In Huntington Indiana May 11 a suburban grocery worker named Mygrants mis judged by a farmer as a burglar was shot at on his way from Zanesville. He fled a volley of shot and. the farmer heard a buggy and mistook him for intruders. Mygrants had escorted a lady friend home east of Zanesville when the incident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington, Ind
Mygrants
Zanesville
Mygrant
Huntington
My Grrants
Fire Ravages Bluffton Home Overnight
A May 12 blaze on East Central avenue in Bluffton Indiana destroyed the residence of Mrs. Andrew Carlisle, occupied by Walter Grove. Most belongings were saved as insurance will cover building damage. wind worsened the fire, water delivery was delayed by hose kinks and a faulty new nozzle, slowing firefighting before help arrived.
Larwill High School Holds Fourteenth Annual Alumni Meeting
Columbia City Indiana May 12 The fourteenth annual alumni meeting of Larwill high school was held Wednesday evening in the assembly room of the high school building at Larwill. Attended by over a hundred former students, the event included social time and a short program with a song by the audience a reading by Mrs Mabel Hartman a ladies quartet music instrumental duet and music by a gentlemen's quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
Larwill High School
Larwill
Circus Dog Saves Poster from Fatal Train Incident
P. J. Finn of the John Robinson circus escaped serious injury near Huntington Indiana after a bull dog named Trouper guided a fellow worker to him moments before a freight train rushed by. Finn had become tangled in a track frog while returning to the advertising car and narrowly avoided disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
P. J. Finn
John Robinson Circus
Finn
Trouper
William Greer
Greer
Earl Abernathy Dies After Gun Accident Near Andrews
Earl Abernathy aged 21 died at his home near Andrews Indiana after a gun accident six weeks earlier. He was cleaning a gun believed unloaded when it discharged entering his mouth and lodging in the back wall of the mouth. He traveled to Bash hospital where doctors could not locate the bullet. He recovered then fell ill again and died yesterday. He had been recently married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Earl Abernathy
Andrews
Abernathy
Wabash Hospital
Next Reunion Set for Knox by Indiana Volunteers
The One Hundred Fifty-seventh Regiment of Indiana Volunteers known as Studebaker's Tigers held its South Bend reunion and chose Knox as the 1912 reunion site. Officers from Knox are President Charles Windisch, Secretary Charles Laramore, Treasurer D. P. Laramore. About 250 to 300 veterans attended, the largest gathering since the regiment disbanded after the Spanish-American War. Col. George M. Studebaker led the unit at age 29, the youngest colonel in service. Toastmaster Capt. Fred L. Dennis led remarks from Mayor Charles L. Goetz, Col. Studebaker, and Capt. Edwin E. Nicar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Indiana Volunteers
Studebaker’s Tigers
Knox
Charles Windisch
Charles Laramore
D. P. Laramore
Indianapolis
United States
Port Tampa
Nia
George M. Studebaker
Fred L. Dennis
Charles L. Goetz
Col. Studebaker
Edwin E. Nicar
Son Dies by Own Hand in Wabash Home Despair
Eu gene Clauve a 45 year old bachelor in Wabash Ind returned home after socializing and hanged himself in his room using suspenders tied to a bed post. His mother discovered him hours later. Officials cite despondency as the only known motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
Eugene Clauve
Pastor and German Couple Wed in Auburn Kini
In Auburn Indiana on May 10 Rev Paul L Phillips married Miss Anne Margaretha Steinbach, ending a long romance from Germany. The couple wed in a small ceremony at their home with about twenty congregation members present. The bride speaks no English, while the groom knows only a few words. she can write her name clearly in English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
Paul L. Phillips
Anne Margaretha Steinbach
Germany
South Jackson Street
Rev. Rogatzky
Cincinnati
Mock Trial to debut at Bluffton High School
Bluffton Indiana May 15 Principal F H Croninger announces a novel Mock Trial to be staged May 23 at the Grand Opera house under the High School Athletic association. Judge Sturgis presides with Wandel as clerk, Mrs J E Reynolds as plaintiff, Col Newton representing prosecution, Prof H E Kirby as defendant, and A W Hamilton as counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. B. Sturgis
Adalgo Wandel
J. E. Reynolds
Col Newton
H. E. Kirby
A W. Hamilton
County Offices Move to Temporary Quarters in Auburn
DeKalb county moved offices from the old courthouse to the McIntyre building. The auditor treasurer and sheriff vaults were relocated, and the board of county commissioners helped with the move. The new quarters will house county business for the next two to three years and the first term of court in the new building begins Monday before Judge Powers with a busy criminal docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
DeKalb
Old Court House
Board of County Commissioners
Powers
Open fight over Andrews joint school project sparks opposition
In Andrews Indiana on May 15 the open opposition to the Dallas township joint graded and high school building proposal grows as supporters mobilize. Backers hope the May 22 special election will approve the plan despite organized dissent and state pressure to condemn and repair the old joint high school. Township election officers named include Trustee James Inspector L B Notter judges A E Mattern and J W Bruss clerks Leon Wisner and J P Stalling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
L. B. Notter
A. E. Mattern
J. W. Bruss
Leon Wisner
J. P. Stalling
Many Claimants To The Karlton Hotel In Huntington
In Huntington on May 10 the Karlton hotel sale scheme unravels as Mrs. L S Carr no longer owner sells to a Chicago man Crowell who resold to others. County records show five or six claimants with deeds issued, but ownership unclear and transfers halted by County Recorder McClelland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Karlton
L. S. Carr
McClelland
John Kuhns Captured in Ohio Horse Theft Case
Albion, Ind May 16 The county’s noted horse thief John Kuhns was captured in Springfield Ohio and will be brought back to Albion to face confinement. He stole a pair of young draft horses from William Shambaugh Green Township and the horses were traced toward Fort Wayne before vanishing in Huntertown. Shambaugh reported the loss Friday and Sheriff Stanley pursued to Ohio after Kuhns was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Ind
Springfield
Ohio
John Kuhns
Marvin Kuhns
William Shambaugh
Green Township
Shambaugh
Fort Wayne
Huntertown
Perry J. Stanley
Ohio City
Shambaugh. the Sheriff and Mr. Shambaugh
van Wert
Stanley
Kuhns
Robbers Get $13
Alto Mc Carter of Wabash reports $18 lost after two men stopped him on Mill Creek road near midnight Thursday. He gave $12, and no description or clues exist for the investigation as officers have little to start with. He kept his watch and eighty five cents in loose change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
Lost Child on Trolley Car in Ohio Mystery Solved
A three year old boy found alone on a Fort Wayne Lima branch trolley between Delphos and Middle Point was taken by Humane Officer Kirk to Van Wert. Authorities notified traction officials along the line in hopes of identifying the boy and his parents. The child was later identified as the son of Mr and Mrs Emmett Dodge of Delphos.
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Traction One
Lima
Fort Warne
Emmett Dodge
Delphos
Roanoke Man Elected Permanent President of Bank
Huntington Ind May 10 At a board meeting J W Johns of Roanoke was elected permanent president of the People's State bank He has accepted and will work with promoters to finish the organization Directors expect over 100 subscribers before the bank opening date is announced A further meeting will decide a location and opening date
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
People’s State Bank
J. W. Johns
Roanoke
Johns
Dandelion Nuisance Prompts Huntington Reform Drive
Prominent Huntington residents push for an ordinance to remove dandelions from lawns and commons. They cite courthouse grounds as a hard case due to seed crops nearby and urge city council action to improve the town’s appearance. The effort centers on mutual effort to beautify Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Court House
Reunion at Huntington calls 160th Indians veterans
Adjutant John Frier of the 160th Indians regiment Spanish American War veterans issues a call for the annual reunion to be held in Huntington, Indiana, in mid August. Company K from Huntington and other companies prepare for two or three days of entertainment, with Bluffton and others expected to host future reunions. The regiment includes twelve companies from Marion to Logansport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
John Frier
160Th Indians Regiment
Bluffton
160Th Regiment
Logansport
Columbia City
Marion
Decatur
Lafayette
Wabash
Ossian
Columbia ‘City
Warsaw
Tipton
Anderson
Bippus to Get Its Own Bank in Financing Plan
Residents of Bippus and Warren township, upset at sending local funds to distant banks, consider financing a new bank led by Hoagland of Hoagland Indiana with Dr Ira Perry and others. The plan targets at least 25000 capitalization and may require new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Bippus
Warren Township
Hoagland
Fort Wayne
Ira Perry
Whitley County Man Seeks Release for Prison Daughter
Salem Williams of Whitley county seeks clemency for Mrs. Cora Gray who served two to fourteen years for barn burnings in Warren and Clear Creek townships. She is in Indiana women's prison. her husband serves time at Michigan City. Williams wishes to take her home to care for him as he is blind and frail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitley County
Huntington
Ind
Cora Gray
Warren Township
Warren
Clear Creek
Mrs. Grau
Salem Williams
Mr. Williams
Mrs. Gray
Destructive Continental Fire Levels Several Buildings
A Sunday night blaze in Continental Indiana damaged several frame stores and a residence, with losses estimated in the thousands. The fire began in a vacant building at Main and Rice, likely started by nearby boys, and threatened the Lutheran church and nearby homes before being contained after about an hour. The Ohio Electric line paused northbound service during the emergency.
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Defiance
Ind
Continental
Ohio Electric
Main
Rice Streets
M. M. Dixon
Delphos
Sarah Wyncoop
R. A. Watts
Jonathan Gadd
Ottawa Savings and Loan Association
William Commeau
Moorehead
Ohio
Babe Attacked by Dog in Goshen
In Goshen Indiana on a May Sunday two year old child of D E Thomas was severely bitten by a large Shepherd dog at John Thomas home near Fishlake. The dog leaped at the child leaving about a dozen facial wounds. The dog was killed after the attack and no rabies signs appeared. The child was sent home after dressing and is as well as can be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Ind
D. E. Thomas
John Thomas
Fishlake
Cniuld
Lamont Wins Bid to Build Huntington Country Club House
Huntington Ind May 16 Robert Lamont of this city secured the contract for the new Huntington Country club house. The Club Builders company reviewed bids last night and ordered a force of men to start work at once. Plans rushed for the project left little time for contractor review of specifications and the exact bid amount was not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Robert Lamont
Huntington Country Club
Club Builders Company
Country Club
Lamont
Death ends Blackford wife desertion case in Indiana
Hartford City Indiana May 16 Death releases from the law William Oswalt charged with wife desertion in Blackford circuit court The wife Mrs Oswalt a consumption patient died last week near Montpelier The suit against Oswalt will be dismissed He was to be tried at the May term convening May 28 1900s era style report
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
William Oswalt
Blackford
PLAN MARDI GRAS IN WINONA IN JUNE
Winona Indiana will stage a mardi gras on June 16 with water spectacles directed by Captain Frank B. Pine, famed for Mobile parades and Fort Wayne floats. The event runs afternoon and evening with free gate entry, as does the park on July 2 opening day. Future plans include additional water spectacles, a July 4 follow up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
Winona
Frank B. Pine
Fort Wayne
Winona Lake
Former Wells County official John Miller dies at 59
Bluffton Ind May 10 John Miller 59 long time Wells county recorder died after a week long pneumonia illness Funeral service set for Thursday afternoon Miller prominent Democrat who served as city clerk 1896 1904 and county recorder 1904 1908 He was deputy recorder during John Crum's term and was regarded as a capable official with many friends in Bluffton and the county.
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Bluffton
Ind
John Miller
Wells County
John Crum
Meese the “marrying parson” returns to Auburn
Rev W L Meese known throughout DeKalb county as the marrying parson has come back to Auburn after six months away. He was in Chicago for a spell and word reached Auburn of his illness and near return to health. He then visited Jackson Michigan before arriving home.
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Auburn
Ind
W. L. Meese
DeKalb County
City
Decatur Fire Destroys Homes and Barns in City Blaze
A Wednesday afternoon fire in Decatur Indiana swept two blocks and caused estimated losses of eight thousand dollars. D. I. Weikel’s home burned while several residences of George Lichiger Clem Knoff Lew Samps on and James Hurst were damaged along with multiple small barns. Fire authorities believe the blaze started from a bonfire built by children in the Weikel barn.
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Decatur
Ind
D. I. Weikel
George Lichiger
Clem Knoff
Lew Sampson
James Hurst
Weikel
Commencement Week At Goshen High School 1911
Goshen Indiana May 12 commencement week for Goshen high school marks the thirty sixth annual events Begin Sunday June 4 with Rev E A Vannuys delivering the class sermon at First M E church Followed by alumni reception and dance at Spahn hall Fischer's Exposition orchestra Kalamazoo to play Class day exercises at Jefferson theater Monday June 5 and class play His Uncle From India Tuesday June 6
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Goshen
Ind
Goshen High School
E. A. Vannuys
First Presbyterian Church
M. E
Spahn Hall
Fischer
Exposition Orchestra
Kalamazoo
May Get Cannon for Ligonier Library Square
Navy officials say Ligonier Indiana is among the first towns to apply for a Maine cannon. Local authorities including the council and Grand Army post have given their sanction. If awarded the gun and carriage will be placed on the library square.
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Ligonier
Ind
Navy
Maine
Congress
Grand Army
Jagger to Recover After Bull Attack
Dorsey Jagger of Thorn Creek township was badly injured in a Tuesday evening encounter with a bull near Columbia City Indiana. He suffered three broken ribs extensive bruising numerous small cuts and deep scrapes on his back face hands and legs. Doctors believe recovery is likely.
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Columbia City
Ind
Dorsey Jagger
Thorncreek Township
Jagger
Long Test Train Through Kendallville Sets Milestone
Kendallville Indiana May 15 a test run featured what may be the longest train yet through the city. The Lake Shore line hauled 118 cars over a mile long with a monster engine pulling the drag and the fireman earning a hard workout. The run aimed to test a condenser to save teams by enabling heavier loads.
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Kendallville
Ind
Lake Shore
City to be stocked with fox squirrels in coming years
Columbia City Indiana May 16 Citizens led by S J Peabody plan to establish colonies of fox squirrels in town trees. Peabody breeds them at home to release seasonal numbers while creating winter quarters from sturdy boxes since there are few suitable dens in the trees.
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Columbia City
Ind
S. J. Peabody
Peabody
Farmer Joseph Crozier Injured by Colt Near Decatur
Joseph Crozier, a well known Adams county farmer living northeast of Decatur near the state line, was kicked by a young colt. He suffered a severe head wound, a deep gash through his right cheek, loss of a tooth, and was unconscious for some time.
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Decatur
Ind
Joseph Crozier
Adams County
City
Jury Awards $1 in Libel Damages in Indiana Case
Bluffton Indiana May 11 The jury in the libel damage suit of Marshal Michael Saurer against Hartford City Journal editor Charles A Reeves found for the plaintiff. The twelve jurors deliberated overnight before reaching the verdict of one dollar.
Whitley County School Enrollment Figures Released
Columbia City Indiana May 15 officials published revised Whitley county enrollment results. County Superintendent A R Fleck announced a net loss of 57 pupils for the last year with townships showing a 100 pupil deficit while cities and towns gained 48, yielding the overall drop.
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Columbia City
Ind
Whitley County
A. R. Fleck
Old Jail Sold at Public Auction in Portland
In Portland Indiana on May 15 the old jail building a Jay County landmark was sold at public auction Saturday afternoon. Elias Van Skoyock of New Mount Pleasant bid $1455 to secure the property before a large crowd including many older citizens recalling the county prison era.
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Portland
Ind
Jay County
Elias van Skoyock
New Mt. Pleasant
County Tightens Rules on Vehicle Licenses Clash
Goshen Indiana authorities vow strict enforcement of state motor vehicle license numbers. Saturday brought prosecutions of Dr. A J Irwin John W Egbert Harold A Keith and Ernest L Cline. Egbert paid twelve dollars. Irwin's case set for Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Ind
Secretary of State
A. J. Irwin
John W. Egbert
Harold A. Keith
Ernest L. Cline
Irwin
Egbert
Justice Galentine’s
Knapp
Dr. Irwin
Strenuous Life hailed as best class play in Bluffton
Bluffton Indiana May 15 The senior class of the high school presented The Strenuous Life at Grand Opera House to a large enthusiastic audience, with nearly every seat filled. The overall reception called it the best class play ever given in the city.
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Bluffton
Ind
Grand Opera House
Cashing a bad check in Wabash hotel case
In Wabash Indiana on May 11 Fred Brownell Tremont hotel proprietor was swindled for 100 dollars by a man posing as C H Norton. The con man passed a worthless check and deceived Brownell with a convincing appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash, Ind
Fred Brownell
Tremont Hotel
C. H. Norton
Brownell
Child Drinks Kerosene in Kendallville Tragedy
Clara May Eley two years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Eley living four miles north Kendallville ingested a small portion of kerosene from a bottle yesterday morning. She became ill but recovered after her mother gave milk and by afternoon played about the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ind
Clara May Eley
Andrew Eley
Railroad brake man crushed between cars may lose limbs
Ed Briggs, a Baltimore and Ohio railroad brake man from Garrett Ind, was crushed between two train cars at McCool's on Wednesday morning. Both arms were badly damaged and doctors fear he could lose the remaining arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett
Ind
Ed Briggs
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
McCool's
Young farmer dies of typhoid in Indiana
Columbia City Indiana May 11 David M Corbin a well known young farmer died Tuesday night from typhoid fever at his home near Lake where he had located in March He was 41 years of age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
David M. Corbin
Loon Ilake
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