Andrews Organ Dispute Heads to Court in Nobly Styled Case
In Andrews Indiana on November 19 Justice Strevy will rule on a suit over an antiquated organ long owned by Mr and Mrs Ben Heiney later loaned to Mr and Mrs H M Lambert. Heineys seek the return of the instrument alleging a loan. Lambert couple claim ownership by receipt. Hearing set for Thursday afternoon with George Young for plaintiffs and Charles R Haler for defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heineys
Lamberts
Thies
Lambert
Squire Strevy
George Young
Andrews
Laintiffe
Charles R. Haler
Huntington
Andrews News Highlights Local Social and Obituary Notes
Andrews Indiana reports a busy social week with visits from out of town relatives. Aaron Miller plans a Florida winter with daughter, families travel to Kokomo Peru Huntington Marion Fort Wayne and Ann Arbor, and Joe Zintmaster dies after short illness. A baby born to Glenn Carpenter marks a bright note while Miss Leota Bigelow battles typhoid fever and Leona Lee visits relatives in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stephan
F. E. Fults
Ann Arbor
Rollin Hallowell
Norma Weeks
Florida
Stephan Leedy
Fort Wayne
Ivy Bair
Michigan
Joe White
Joe Zintmaster
Esther Bright
Mabel Day
Huntington
Bertha Fox
Peru
Olive Garretson
Mary Sullivan
Chas. Park
O. B. Williams
A.S. Weeks
Norma
Laurena Lee
Byron Wixson
Marion
Leota Bigelow
Ides Ellison
Huntington Silo Company
Galvin Thomas
Ier
Abraham Landis
O. K. Gleason
Indianapolis
Harry Park
Lafontaine
R. Bogart
Cincinnati
Marie
Naomi Bair
Leander Moat
Wabash
B. S. Park
Cors Langdon
Leonard Beeks
Clellah Jeffrey
Andrews
E. J. Siegmund
G. Williams
W. B. Sharp
Joel Cramer
C.K. Gleason
Urge Young
Glenn Carpenter
S.M. Minnick
Florence
Pioneer stage driver Lewis Garrettson dies at 80 in Huntington
Huntington Ind Nov 18 Lewis Garrettson a pioneer stage coach driver and early DeKalb county settler died Saturday at his daughter Mrs Ida Drapers home after a two week illness. He was 80 born in Tippecanoe county moved to DeKalb at 14 farmed then drove stage between Fort Wayne and Sturgis Mich later lived in Lafayette married Mary Nagel in 1857 and returned to DeKalb before moving to Huntington county where he served twice as infirmary manager. Survived by widow and children Minnie Clark William F David E and Ida E Draper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Lewis Garrettson
DeKalb County
Ida Draper
Garrettson
Tippecanoe County
Fort Wayne
Sturgis
Mich
Lafayette
Mary Nagel
Huntington County
Minnie Clark
Huntington Township
William F
David E
Wabash
Ida .E. Draper
Dorcas Glass
Bluffton
Mary E. Weieell
M. E. Spencer
Lafe Gorrell
O. E.S
Kenneth Caston
Victoria Johnston
Roy Bleps
Sidney Swaim
Ossian
L. T. Swaim
Sheldon
Maria Quackenbush
H. C. Trevey
Isaac Wickliffe
Mary Sibbitts
Kansas
W. T. Bailey
Charles Reidel
Peru
Holmes
Stanley Allen
Levi Todd
Ernest Vananda
Vananda
Sarah Foughty
E. H. Justus
M. M. Justus
Marcellus Alexander
David Hart
Montpelier
Alfred Summers
Blanch Summers
Purdue
FI. U
Laura Kreigh
Hope Hospital
Frank K
John Poffenberger
Beaty & Dean Company
Wallace Gorrell
Payne, O
Ezekiel Roe
J. W. Allen
Kingsland
0. T. Bowman
A. D. Hendershott
John Dettmer, Jr
Wesley Kemper
South Milford
Kemper
G. A. Bowman
Jont. Hunter
J. 8. Krewson
Amy Gorrell
Payne, Ohio
Lizzzie Clark
Conrad
Auburn
Reider’ & Gray
Poultry Plentiful Around Warsaw Indiana
In Warsaw Indiana on November 14 local poultry buyers report turkeys at 14 cents a pound live, down from 16 cents last year. Geese stay at 14 cents, ducks at 9 cents, chickens at 9 cents. Poultry is abundant in Kosciusko County with strong packing-house activity and high quality chickens in markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
Kosciusko
Convoy Social Notes Include Birthday Toasts and Visits
Convoy Ohio on November 15 reports Miss Rose Reynolds hosts a birthday gathering with Dorothy Hart Hilda Friedly Cleo Rameey Will Imler Ed Helms and Marlin Kever as guests. Local residents Earl Marshall and family visit Dixon Ohio relatives while others tour Fort Wayne Van Wert Monroeville and Toledo areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convoy
Earl Marshall
John
Dixon, O
W. C. Long
Fort Wayne
Ed Mollenkopf
Mary
John Hart
Dorothy
H. G. Wolfe
Columbus
Cal Bowen
Nellie Denig
van Wert
John Fritz
Joe Kriescher
Gehres
Philip Gehres
Wren
Orah Densil
Toledo
Phil Carroll
Detroit
Mich
Herbert Downing
Ada
Ray Rowland
Minnie
Ethel Ingmire
Monroeville
Henry McIntosh
Mary Rodehaver
Judge Lectures On Cigarette Habit In Divorce Hearing
Huntington Indiana November 18 Judge Cook admonished Cleotus Ulrey for smoking during a divorce hearing. He cited no smoking signs and declared the air a cloud of tobacco smoke as evidence in Irene Porter Ulrey's suit. The judge's remarks came as lawyers sought estimates of the man’s daily cigarette use before the divorce was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Cleotus
Third victim of Angola fire dies at home
Angola Ind Nov 16 Mrs Elvia Dutcher 50 dies at her home after burns from September 23 fire that killed her son in law Clifton Cole and his wife. Dutcher suffered while trying to save them after he used kerosene to light a fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angola
Ind
Elvia Dutcher
Clifton Cole
Cole
Dutcher
Kendallville News Roundup Activities and Obituary
Funeral service for Dr. George R. Bunyan held at home at 2 30 PM with Rev A C Armand of Mishawaka delivering the sermon Burial at Lake View cemetery Rev J C Breckenridge D D of Winoona preached at Presbyterian church in absence of regular pastor Local and visiting residents noted including Tidds of Fort Wayne grand lodge happenings for I C O F Ross and Perkins heading to Indianapolis for grand lodge and encampment Various social visits and travels among residents including Miss Lulu Harding J C Fetter William Hostetter Mr and Mrs J N Mack Mrs Barbara Bryant Amanda Holcomb Mrs Arthur Wuthrich Neva Gillis Hallie Hinkley and Neva Deway Auburn football loss to Kendallville 26 6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ind
George R. Bunyan
A. C. Armand
Mishawaka
Presbyterian Church
Lake View Cemetery
J. C. Breckenridge
D. D
Winona
Harry Tidd
Fort Wayne
Mich
William Hostetter
Goshen
M. Kimmel
E. M. Kimmel
Toledo
St. Paul Minn
J. N. Mack
Chicago
B. Mayer
Barbara Bryant
Mentone
Robert Bryant
Delta Evers
Amanda Holcomb
J. W. Mills
Valentine
C. E. Cluff
C. H. Fitch
Arthur Wuth
Angola
Walter.l. Holcomb
Carroll
Sheldon News Item Highlights Local Moves
Sheldon Indiana November 16 Mrs H Adams is on the sick list Mr and Mrs George Earl left for Oklahoma to spend winter with relatives They plan to build a structure there The Swank child recovering from illness Brindle remodels home Amanda Powell visits Fort Wayne Fitch family from Angola plans to visit this week and help his father
Ossian Social Roundup Includes Many Local Visits
Ossian ind November 19 Mr and Mrs Charles Woodward and son of Fort Wayne were guests of Mr and Mrs George M Way and Mr and Mrs Will Woodward. Numerous visits populate the town with Fort Wayne guests Bluffton callers and relatives. The Os sian chapter of the Eastern Star meets Friday November 22. Lectures and church events accompany a week of travel and family gatherings across Ossian and nearby towns.
Fort Wayne Law Case Settled After Court Action
Columbia City Indiana. The jury case William Landy versus Weil Bros. & Co. of Fort Wayne ended before Whitley circuit court as the parties settled after a morning meeting at McNagny and McNagny. Landy claimed $300 damages for scrap iron shipment nonpayment. he received $156 in the compromise, paid $20 court costs and his legal fees. Landy previously ran a junk business before selling to Jacob Portmann and moving to Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
William Landy
Weil Bros. & Co
Fort Wayne
Whitley Circuit Court
Isaac Weil
Big Hide
McNagny & McNagny
Landy
Jacob Portmann
Erysipelas Fatal to Warren Woman
Warren Ind Nov 15 Erysipelas developing from a small pimple on her forehead caused the death of Mrs H C McFarland at her Warren home. The blemish led to inflammation and a defined erysipelas case. She was 35, married with a nine year old daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Ind
H. C. McFarland
Spencerville News Highlights Local Visits and Games
Mrs Mary Boyer returned home from Spencerville to Ansenburg after a month with Mrs J Sommers. Garrett visitors include Malinda Schlatter Daisy Tuck and Eck Van Zile family. Spencerville high school basketball beat Fort Wayne 32 to 9 at home and lost 23 to 25 at Butler. Numerous locals visited Auburn Hurshtown and Garrett. Eythel Baker, Fort Wayne nurse, visited home folk. Miss Mary Comeskey stayed with relatives. several family gatherings and visits, including Van Zile and Schlatter connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencerville
Ind
Mary Boyer
J. Sommers
Ansenburg
Malinda Schlatter
Daisy Tuck
Garrett
Eck. van Zile
Akron
Butler
Spencerville Boys
Mary Comeskey
George Henderson
Esther
Mary
Richard Culbertson
Auburn
R. Destrick
William Goldsmith
Hurshtown
Eythel Baker
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Wayne
Porter Baker
Gladys Chapman
Della Scott
Samuel Steward
Mary Horn
George Horn
Spencerville High School
L. N. Vallien
J. C. Vallien
David Smith
Clem Treece
Frank Wyatt
Hicksville
Eck. VanZile
William Schlatter
F. L. Beams
Anna Nuser
Allen Royer
Orville
Frank Beams
John Stoffer
William Treace
Robison Chapel
E. V. Beams
Jack Beams
Jacob Lochner
Lochner
Otis Goessenleuchter
South Main Street
John Notestine
Gara
Frank
Jay Chapman
Berne Democats to Host Adams County Ox Roast Meeting
Berne Indiana November 13 Democrats of Berne and nearby areas plan a jollification with an ox roast as the highlight of Adams county's only event this year. A 1500 pound ox will be roasted on the Cottage hotel lot with free dinners. Speakers include Samuel M Ralston governor elect and Congressman John A M Adair. Five bands join a big evening parade to close the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Ind
Democrats of
Adams County
Cottage Hotel
Samuel M. Ralston
Indiana
John A. M. Adair
Ralston
Fort Wayne
Roanoke News Highlights Local Visits and Events
Roanoke Indiana, November 18. Ada Hillshamer and son from Michigan visit Roanoke. G W Feighner to enter Fort Wayne hospital. works at J P Smith barber shop on Saturdays and traveled there Thursday. Mrs Smaltz of Fort Wayne visiting Roanoke. Edward Christy sick. Josephine Smith from Fort Wayne visiting Roanoke. Roanoke city basketball team loses to Andrews 25 to 23. Revival meetings at Monson Chapel led by Rev Booth. Rev Mason fills pulpit. Maccabee lodge admits six new members. Five month old child of James Fulmer buried at Roanoke Cemetery. Dr J D Goff makes trips to Huntington and North Manchester. Roanoke High School forms a literary club. Section 1 led by Eva Roberts, Section 2 by Minnie Wilson. Andrews high school boys’ teams visit Roanoke. results: first team 36–16, second team 23–11.
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Roanoke
Ind
Ada Hillshamer and Son
Michigan
Clara Scott
G. W. Feighner
Fort Wayne
J. P. Smith
G.W. Feighner
Smaltz
Aileen Christy
Edward Christy
Josephine Smith
Andrews
Booth
M. E. Church
Monson Chapel
Mason
Huntington
Maccabee Lodge
James Fulmer
Theoanoke Cemetery
J.D. Goff
J. D. Goff
North Manchester
Roanoke High School
Eva Roberts
Minnie Wilson
Andrews High School
Waterloo
Auburn News Social Roundup of Sunday Visits
Auburn Indiana notes show Lloyd Yarnell guests at Continental Ohio and many residents visiting relatives in Garrett Fort Wayne Streator LaOtto Kendallville Muncie and Hillsdale with several locals returning from visits to Chicago Chicago area and Fort Wayne business college student Ralph Turney visits Auburn parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
Lloyd Yarnell
Continental
Ohio
Guy Seaman
Detroit
Waldo Seiler
Streator
Hazel Swisher
Adah Weaver
Avis Sechler
St. Joe
Thelma Grover
Inez Farrand
Frank McDonald
Garrett
Dannie Myers
Auburn Friends
Esther Sheets
Margaret Kugler
LaOtto
Gilbert and
Burgess Woods
Bird Woods
Fort Wayne
J.C. Hursh
Charles Smith
Frank Nelson
E. C. Cullers
Hickaville
Bery Beidler
Water- O
Ss. HL Jones
Niles
Mich
C. L. Bauer
Albert Lumm
Chicago
Roy Lawrence
Hillsdale
Lavina Straus
Kendallville
Henry Mies
Babe
Muncie
Mwell
Endallville
Hines
Garrett Vis
Carl” Weimer
Jury Awards Widow 2500 in Butler Case
Auburn Indiana November 14 a circuit court jury awarded Mrs George Greenawalt 2500 against the city of Butler through Savings Loan and Trust as administrator of the estate The suit sought 10000 arising from the death of Greenawalt a lineman who died from electricity in an exposed wire while installing a crossarm on an electric light pole The case was brought under the employers act making the employer liable for neglect The city contended it was not a manufacturer or employer under the act but the jury did not agree with that view It is understood the case will be appealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
George Greenawalt
Savings Loan & Trust Company
Butler
Greenawalt
City of
Favor Change in Name of Church in Michigan City
Michigan City Ind Nov 16 The Episcopal diocese council decided to instruct delegates to the New York General Convention in October 1913 to vote for a name change for the church. The social service commission was enlarged with new members. M F Parker of Michigan City joined the committee. The cathedral was dedicated during the session marking church debts clearance. Bishop White performed the high holy communion and consecration with Bishop Weller of St Louis preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Ind
Episcopal Diocese of
New York
Social Service Commission
M. F. Parker
White
Bishop Weller
St Louis
Decatur News reflects grand jury session and local weddings
Nov 13 Decatur Indiana report notes grand jury matters with Peter Kirsch excused and Anton Krumenaker chosen. Reorganization of Great Northern Indiana Fair Officers, art hall fire plans, and multiple local marriages including Mary Crawford Wright and Thomas Andon Gill. Various social visits and small-town notes conclude the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
Peter Kirsch
Anton Krumenaker
Foreman
C. D. Kunkel
Phil Schug
Michael Miller
William Breiner
Cornelius Schafer
John Coffee
Great Northern Indiana Fair Association
J. D. Nidlinger
Rudolph Schug
Charles Magley
Charles Niblick
William Zimmerman
T. H. Baltzell
J. W. Brodbeck
James Foreman
William Baumgartner
J. P. Steiner
Moses Augsburger
H. S. Michaud
Indiana University At
Bloomington
Berne
Kaley
Misa Mary Crawford Wright
Minnie Wright
Louisville
Thomas Andon Gill
Linton
Lombard College
Galesburg
Ill
Frank Bixler
Agnes Zahm
Huntington
Herman Tettman
Oscar Hoffman
Mary Hite
Henry Hite
W. J. Adelsperger
St. Louis
James Bell
Peterson
C. C. Ernst
Nivlick & Co
John Holthouse
Marshal Dickerston
Geneva
Lizzie Moore
Rhea Harshbarger
Fort Wayne
Hiram Potta
C. D. Dullaghan
Vera
Ed Johnson
Cleveland
Tenn
Johnson
Jacksonville
Fla
Robert. Harding
Jean Hunter
Stranger killed near St. Joseph on B. & C. railroad
A stranger was struck and killed by a passenger train yesterday afternoon just west of St. Joe Indiana. The man's identity could not be learned at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joe
Ind
Howe
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Roanoke News
Auburn News
Butler Lighting Plant
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