Huntington School Ends Record Year With Vacation
Huntington Indiana May 23. City schools closed for summer. Superintendent Hart and Principal Gray report the most successful year in the high school. Gray to study at Columbia University in New York. Professor Miller to Marysville Missouri for a reading and public speaking post. Miss Gertrude Ham to teach at State Street. Ruth Barsh resigns likely marriage.
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Huntington
Ind
Hart
Gray
New York
Columbia University
Board of Education
Miller
Marysville
State Normal
First Methodist Church
Gertrude Ham
Winona Academy
State Street
Ruth Barsh
Ham
John Hatin
Eagles Honor Dead in Joint Memorial Services
The Montpelier and Hartford City Eopies held joint memorial services at the Baptist church in Montpelier after local lodges decorated graves in Hartford City. About a hundred lodgesmen traveled by two cars with the City band, as Rev. Kuhns of Indianapolis gave the address and Dan Liniger served as chaplain. Mrs. Will Hess provided a vocal solo. Next year the service returns to Hartford City as the observance alternates between the cities.
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Hartford City
Ind
Montpeler
Montpelier
Kuhns
Indianapolis
Dan Liniger
Will Hess
Farmer Dies From Dynamite Blast Injuries
Emanuel Bieberstine a 63 year old farmer northeast of Montpelier Indiana died from injuries after a stump blasting accident on his farm. The blast threw burning debris hitting him above the eye causing a fractured skull and fatal injuries. Funeral services were set for today at 2 pm at the Vera Cruz Reformed church with burial in Six Mile cemetery.
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Montpelier
Ind
Emanuel Bieberstine
Chester
Biehberstine
Elaborate souvenir program planned for Goshen 1911 class play
Goshen Indiana alumni announce a detailed souvenir program for the 1911 Goshen High School class play His Uncle from India to be sold June 6. A 1200 copy edition will print with advertising space in high demand. The book will also list Goshen bookings from 1910 11 season and include cuts of theatrical celebrities.
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Goshen
Ind
Goshen High School
India
John Abbott
Razing Proves Interesting at Auburn Old Court House
Large crowds gathered in Auburn Indiana May 17 to watch the old court house walls come down. The east wall fell by rope and pulley in the forenoon, the north wall followed in the afternoon. Contractor Goodall said removal would finish by week’s end as crews toiled amid the roar of collapsing masonry.
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Old Court House
Auburn
Ind
Court Square
Goodall
Children to Aid in Beautifying Huntington City
Huntington Ind May 17 At the Civic Improvement league meeting plans emerge for contests with prizes for the best city beautification. Last year owners of the best kept lawns gardens and rear yards won prizes and the community saw a marked improvement. This season a separate children’s division is likely while all ages compete overall to improve Huntington.
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Huntington
Ind
Civic Improvement League
Boys Summer Camp Planned by Hartford City Leader
Prof Ray Allen principal of the north ward school in Hartford City announces a boys summer camp for ages ten to fifteen. The camp will open mid June with location along the Mississinewa river near the interurban line. It aims for six to ten weeks or more if enough boys join, with fifteen to twenty boys admitted in each group on a first come basis. Allen will be chaperon and stay with the campers during their stay.
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Hartford City
Ind
Ray Allen
North Warl School
Mississinewa
Mr. Allen
Air
Ahen
Warsaw Improvement Co to Erect 3-Story Block at Corner
The Warsaw Improvement Company plans a new three story business block at Center and Buffalo streets after July. Members include Wm. D. Frazer John D. Widaman J H Lones and George W Bennett. They lease from W R Marsh for 99 years and estimate cost around 30000. The first floor will be Bedford stone the others pressed brick and the Indiana Loan and Trust Co. will occupy the large corner room with modern furnishings.
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Warsaw
Ind
Warcsaw Improvement Company
Wm. D. Frazer
John DN. Widaman
J. H. Lones
George W. Bennett
W. R. Marsh
Center
Buffalo Streets
Indiana Loan and Trust Company
Buffalo Street
Decatur eighth graders to hold May Day festival
In Decatur Indiana on May 20 the eighth grade graduates near fifty will receive diplomas at 2 PM next Thursday at the Presbyterian church. Hon D B Erwin will deliver the class address. A May day festival with drills music and May pole unwinding follows at Central school lawn on May 24.
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Decatur
Ind
Presbyterian Church
City School Board
D. B. Erwin
Local option fight in Larwill and Richland townships heats up
In Columbia City Indiana May 22 the local option battle to oust Edward Molter from the saloon business grows hotter as the May 25 vote approaches. Rev Elmer E Wright leads the dry campaign and has secured Gov candidate Rev A N Worth for three addresses next week at Red Brunt Larwill and Boonville church.
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Columbia City
Ind
Larwil
Richland Township
Edward Molter
Thursaday
Elmer E. Wright
M. E. ‘Church
A.N. Worth
Prohibition
Boonville
Huntington County Sees Shrinking State School Funds
Huntington Ind May 22 Huntington county’s share in state school fund distributions will be smaller this year. Decreases in local enumeration and increases in other counties reduce per scholar payments. The county’s five year loss totals about 800 scholars and roughly $2,000 less annually, with overall gains statewide spreading funds to more students.
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Huntington
Ind
Huntington County
First heat victims reported in Huntington County
Huntington Ind May 18 The first heat victim in Huntington County is Charles Fredericks 21 married worker for LeMasters carpet cleaner found unconscious in the yard of Pastor Green house. He was revived after being rushed home by auto and a doctor was summoned.
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Huntington
Ind
Huntington County
Charles Fredericks
LeMasters
Pastor
Frederick
County eighth grade commencement set for June 2
Wells County Superintendent A R Huyette released the official program for the county eighth grade commencement at the Grand Opera House Bluffton. Tickets grant early access and the venue opens to the public at 2 pm with orchestra music from 1:50 to 2:00.
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Bluffton
Ind
A. R. Huyette
Grand Opera House
Montpelier Marshal Faces Court Plea On Assault Charge
Montpelier Indiana May 19 Marshal Jack Lee is bound 300 to appear in Mayor Sweigarts court next Monday evening to plead to charges by milliner Ruth Brukner accusing him of assault and battery with intent to commit a felony. Lee was arrested by Sheriff John Clamme and Deputy Ira Mannix and taken to Hartford City Wednesday night. He employed counsel and was released when attorney A G Emshiller posted bail.
New Company Organizes in Worth Manchestern
The S. S. Cox Show Case company filed articles of association in Worth Manchester Indiana with the secretary of state and the county recorder. Capital stock is fixed at 65000 dollars. Directors for the first year include A A Ulrey G L Shoemaker George Burdge J A Browne John Isenbarger F S Gleason S S Cox B W Amoss and Mitchell Shelby. A large portion of stock is held at North Manchester.
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Worth
Manchester
Ind
S. S. Cox Show Case Company
Secretary of State
County Recorder
A. A. Ulrey
G. L. Shoemaker
George Burdge
J. A. Browne
John Isenbarger
F. S. Gleason
S. S
Motorcycle Crash Leaves Calf and Rider Hurt
Bluffton Indiana May 23 Chase Garrett 18 son of Dr Frank Garrett Liberty Center sustained severe injuries when his motorcycle struck a calf that suddenly appeared on the road half a mile south of Liberty Center He and the calf were thought dead but both survived with painful injuries
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Bluffton
Ind
Chase Garrett
Frank Garrett
Liberty Center
Garrett
Funeral rites fill Guilford street home in downpour
In Huntington Indiana May 19 a large funeral for A D Mohler drew many mourners despite heavy rain. Rev Frank Lenig led services at the home on Guilford street with Odd Fellows at the residence and Knights of Pythias at the grave. Interment followed at Mt Hope cemetery.
Excavation to Begin for Auburn Court House
Auburn Indiana May 23 plans of Goodall Thomigs proceed to excavate the new courthouse with work set to start Thursday. Officials expect removal of all old brick by Wednesday and clearing to start soon.
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Auburn
Ind
Mesers. Goodall &Thomigs
Voters Reject Plan for Joint Andrews High School
Andrews Indiana May 23 one vote decided the township and the town of Andrews shall not join to build a joint high school. In the town 148 favored the plan 9 opposed while the township outside the town had 49 for and 50 against. The result leaves Andrews without school facilities and facing state health orders with no funds to build.
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Andrews
Ind
Dallas
State Board
Andrews High School
MAY GET NEW LODGE
Auburn Indiana May 20 movements to establish a local Elks order grow as Elks in Auburn and nearby DeKalb county show enthusiasm. If nearby Garrett abandons its antler herd plan Auburn may pursue the project and form a strong lodge with many members in the area.
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Auburn
Ind
Garrett
DeKalb County
Gladioli Grower Sets Record Bulbs Near Goshen
A E Kunderd, the gladiolin grower at Caine's Crossing northwest of Goshen Indiana, has planted a quarter million bulbs for this year plus three quarters of a million new ruffed varieties, totaling over a million bulbs. His Gladioli farm is expected to attract northern Indiana flower lovers and national florists plan to visit next season.
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Goshen
Ind
A. E. Kunderd
Caine’s Crossing
Indiana
New brass foundry starts work at Wabash factory
Wabash Indiana May 20 the Service Motor Car company poured the first brass in the newly installed brass foundry around 4 pm marking the start of regular production. The plant, located on the city outskirts, employs over twenty workers with more hires planned as it grows in importance.
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Wabash
Ind
Service Motor Car Company
Eity
Eleven-Year-Old Rescued From Quarry Water Near Bluffton
Leslie Emory, son of Frank Emory a local moulder, narrowly escaped drowning Sunday in the deep rock quarry east of Bluffton on the Wabash river. Three playmates bravely entered the water, aided him and pulled him to shore after cramps halted his efforts.
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Bluffton
Ind
Leslie Emory
Frank Emory
Record Crowd Attends Tri-Lake Resort Opening
In Columbia City Indiana on May 23 a resort opening drew over three thousand visitors. The crowd enjoyed a festive day with entertainment and the Tri-Lake grounds were in better condition than any previous season, signaling strong prospects for summer events.
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Columbia City
Ind
Tri-Lake
Fire damages Wabash residence of Ernest Holdermann
Fire and water nearly destroyed the fine residence of Ernest Holdermann at the corner of Huntington and Sinclair streets in Wabash Indiana. The blaze, noticed by neighbors Saturday morning, burned the rear of the building and caused an estimated loss over 1500 dollars, fully insured.
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Wabash
Ind
Ernest Holdermann
Huntington
Sinclair Streets
Commencement Ball In Columbia City Planned At Myers Hall
Invitations issued for Columbia City high school senior ball at Myers hall on Wednesday evening May 24. Farren's orchestra will provide music as social leaders prepare a grand event expected to be among the season’s largest dances.
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Columbia City
Ind
Columbia City High School
Myers Hall
Farren
Sheriff Builds Reputation by Capturing Wanted Woman Thief
Columbia City Indiana May 20 Sheriff H A Schumaker earns praise for arresting a woman accused of stealing a horse and buggy from liveryman J A Laufres in Marion Indiana. She awaits transfer as Grant County officers plan to identify her here.
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Columbia City
Ind
H. A. Schumaker
Marion
A. “Laufres
Grant
Woman in Leigh Attempted Suicide in Kendallville
Mrs Clyde Swagger of South Milford attempted self harm by cutting her throat with a razor while her husband and two children slept. The four inch wound severed the trachea and she was treated by doctors Leonard and Newnam. She remained in critical condition with blood loss and risk of infection but showed signs of stabilization by evening with nurse care.
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Kendallville
Ind
Clyde Swagger
South Milford
Forrmerly
George Leonard
Newnam
Buggy Demolished After Interurban Collision Near Decatur
Martin Scheuler and Albert Strahm riding north of Preble encountered a Fort Wayne bound interurban at Stop 10 between Hesse Cass and Nine Mile. Their buggy crashed into the ditch, injuring Strahm slightly while the rig and horse suffered damage. A nearby incident reports a prior interurban strike that killed Charles Benning’s loose horse.
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Decatur
Ind
Martin Scheuler
Preble
Albert Strahm
Fort Wayne
Hesse Casse
Nine Mile
Strahm
Charles Benning
Dunkirk School Board Seeks New Bids For Schoolhouse
At the Dunkirk Indiana school board meeting bids for the new schoolhouse proved too high. The board voted to advertise again for bids signaling continued project delays and potential project restart.
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Dunkirk
Ind
Warsaw Club Honors Player Drowned at Tippecanoe Lake
Warsaw Indiana May 23 members of the Warsaw ball team wore crepe bands on their uniforms Sunday to honor Maurice Gary who played on the team last Sunday and was drowned at Tippecanoe Lake last Tuesday.
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Warsaw
Ind
Maurice Gary
Tippecanoe Lake
Blacksmith Franks Arm Broken by Horse Kick
Columbia City Ind May 20 Frank Sellers a blacksmith had his left arm broken in three places Thursday evening when kicked by a horse in his shop.
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Columbia City
Ind
Frank Sellers
Laud
Greeks Lose Jobs in Kendallville Track Work Layoffs
Seventy five Greek laborers in Kendallville Indiana were laid off indefinitely after trimming expenses. They had worked on track repair and ballast laying in the city and nearby.
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Kendallville
Ind
Butler Woman Re-marries Husband After Divorce
Susan Moore of Butler Indiana wed William Tapper also of Butler after a license issued Friday evening. The bride is 31 and the groom 34. The couple had filed for divorce earlier but remarried Thursday.
Montpelier High School Grads Addressed by E A Ott
Thirteen students graduated from Montpelier High School in a Friday night ceremony at the Methodist church. Edward Amherst Ott of Chicago delivered the address as the church, decorated in flowers and school colors, overflowed with friends and relatives.
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Montpelier
Ind
Edward Amherst Ott
Chicago
Elks Order Parade Uniforms For Fort Wayne Mardi Gras
Huntington Elks will wear uniforms in Fort Wayne Mardi Gras parade next Friday. About 100 members will march in line. Uniforms include high silk hats, long tan coats, purple chrysanthemums, white gloves and canes.
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Huntington
Ind
Fort Wayne
Aviation meet draws large Elkhart crowd
A large crowd attended the Elkhart aviation meet as business paused for an early newspaper edition. The event continues today with aviators Stanley Vaughn and Howard LeVar, both 17, arriving from Toledo in a Curtis Red Devil aircraft.
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Elkhart
Ind
Stanley Vaughn
Howard LeVar
Toledo
Interclass Track Meet Set for Columbia City
May 19 in Columbia City marks the first track meet in the city. At 4 pm the interclass contest pits seniors and freshmen from the local high school against sophomores and juniors combined. Two teams compete after weeks of training by the boys.
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Columbia City
Ind
Sophormiores
Lincoln style wet city to demand photos of habitual drinkers
In Ligonter Indiana and Lincoln Nebraska the city votes wet and will require friends and relatives of habitual drinkers to provide photos of the bibulous individuals. The photographs must accompany the legal notice to desist selling liquor to the drunkards and be posted publicly.
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Ligonter
Ind
Lincoln
Neb
Marriage for Miss Mamie Bolenbancher and Charles K Faughey
Miss Mamie Bolenbancher and Charles K Faughey of Bluffton were married at noon Saturday at the Trinity M E church parsonage by Rev C M Hill. The couple resides in Bluffton.
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Mamie Bolenbancher
Charles K. Faughey
BI ‘S
Trinity M. E. Church
C. M. Hill
Bluffton
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