Bechtold recalls crossing tragedy and stone attack
Huntington Indiana November 21 George Bechtold who was injured in the October 18 collision at the Favorite crossing west of Huntington recalls while reading a Bible at his home that a stone thrown through his windshield seconds before the crash caused the deaths of Mr and Mrs Sterling Dobbs and their three year old daughter and left Bechtold severely injured The survivor contests the earlier belief that racing the train caused the wreck and names an unknown assailant as the source of the fatal events
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Huntington
Ind
Bippus
George Bechtold
Sterling Dobbs
Ana Bechtold
Bechtold
Frightfully Scalded Child in County Clerk’s Family
In Vevatur Tad., Nov. 21, Perlin and the three year old son of County Clerk Bleeke lie critically ill at home after a bath accident. A bucket of boiling water was placed on the floor and the child tripped into it. The physician has tried to ease the pain but the boy remains in agony since the incident last Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vevatur
Tad
Perlin
Bleeke
Firemen Banquet Marks 32nd Anniversary in Bluffton
Bluffton, Jud. Nov 2. Fire department members celebrated the thirty second anniversary with a large banquet at the Club restaurant. The tradition brings all members together after gathering at the engine house, then proceeding to the dinner with a big meal awaiting them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffen
Jud
Joca
Tire Department
Stunday
Waterloo Citizens Vote to Rebuild Opera House and Hall
At a meeting of tornado struck Waterloo residents the town unanimously voted to draft an ordinance asking the town board to rebuild the ruined opera house and town hall. Some favor a new location while others back the present site. Salvage from the ruins is estimated at 3000 with heating and first floor in good condition. A state inspector will review the high school building and report soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterton
Jung
Waterloo
Charity Work by Wabash Schools in Thanksgiving Drive
Wabash Indiana November 21 charity spirit grows as teachers lead students to assemble baskets of fruit cookies and cats for tenement families. Under Noble township trustee B F Hubbard baskets will be collected before Thanksgiving and given to worthy poor. Schools close Wednesday afternoon for two days then resume Monday with special programs and readings by youth. James Whitcomb Riley poems will be featured in many buildings.
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Wabash, Ind
Wabash
B. F. Hubbard
Noble Township
James Whitcomb Riley
Mary
Monroeville News items from Indiana listing local moves and visits
Ed Finan made a business trip to Lima. James A. Brown bought the Addie Friedline property for 900 dollars. Earl Savio visited with his parents Frank and Mrs. Savio. Grace and Esther Larber of Van Wert called on friends. Mrs T. s. Jones spent Sunday at Fort Wayne with son Albert Jones. Harry Clem bought the old Fyiedine property on Forest Street. Dr A. E. Steinman is bedbound with catarrhal fever. Mrs James Weirman returned home from Culver. Mrs Ed Finan hosted the Friendly Few Pedro club Friday. Mrs Hl. Wrick won first prize and Miss Rose Kauffman second. Hostess served refreshments after the game. Mrs Frank Johnson returned from Fort Wayne where she visited sister Mrs Frank Gever. They plan to relocate to Sturgis Michigan and Mr Johnson is now in Chicago selling stock for his store.
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Monroeville
Ind
Ed Finan
Lima
James A. Brown
Addie Friedline
Earl Savio
Chicago
Frank Savio
Grace
Esther Larber
van Wert
T. S. Jones
Fort Wayne
Albert Jones
Harry Clem
Forest Street
A. E. Steinman
James Weirman
Culver
Pedro Club
Hl. Wrick
Rose Kauffman
Frank Johnson
Frank Gever
Sturgis
Mich
Johnson
Spencerville
David Smith
Hurshtown
Clem Treece
Frank Wise
Auburn
Orla Woodring
Newville
Wm.Wallien
Harlan
J. (. Vallien
F. D. Lake
John Dove
St. Joe
Warren Silberg
Vera
Greely Wearley
Elwood Nuttle
Gar Creek
John Notestine
F. L. Beams
Jack Beams
Bert Wasson
Ethel Metcalf
Maude Kline
Butler
W. W. Fischer
Flod. Lake
Harlai
Branch
Hallie
Killian School Louse
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas
Illinois
W. OW. Fischer
Efimtertown
Getz
Harkins
Wawaka
Noble County
Rebecca Wise
Ed Beams
John Mohaugh
Convoy Teen Rose Reynolds Surprise Birthday
Convoy Ohio November 20 Miss Rose Reynolds celebrated her seventeenth birthday with a surprise party at the home of Alys TA Kriescher. Contests and games filled the evening with prizes awarded to Leah Moore Florence Dwire Dorothy Hart and Alice High. Attendees included Leona Sponseller Mabel Britenburg Florence Dwire Ruth Reynolds Iva Moyer Ward Cleland Rowena Baker Grace Sponseller Leah Moore Mary Mollenkopf Cleo Ramsey Alice High Dorothy Hart Pearl High and Hilda Freidly. Mrs W High traveled Saturday to visit her son Arden and wife in North Robison Ohio. AR Heymann of Chicago visited with his parents J Heymann. TA Kriescher visited Fort Wayne friends Friday. R Pett of Van Wert conducted business in town Saturday.
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Convoy
Ohio
Cr. Reynolds
Fort Wayne
Wid
B. Reynolds
Rose Reynolds
Alys
TA. Kriescher
Miss Reynolds
Leona Sponseller
Mabel Britenburg
Florence Dwire
Ruth Reynolds
Iva Moyer
Ward Cleland
Rowena Baker
Grace Sponseller
Leah Moore
Mary Mollenkopf
Cleo Ramsey
Alice High
Dorothy Hart
Pearl Iligh
Hilda Freidly
W. High
Arden
North Robison
Aromer Heymann
Chicago
Antwerp News Reports Beet Growers Seek Higher Beets Prices
Antwerp Ohio November 21 The annual farmers institute will be held December 29 and 30 at City Hall with a strong program. Beet Growers' association organized to push for $6 per ton plus past percentages amid refinery competition. County meeting in Paulding November 25 aims to form county group. Community notices include visits, health letters, council refinancing talks, turkey dinner plans, and local anecdotes about residents and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
Ohio
Farmers’ Institute
Beet Growers’ Association
Paulding
Anna Neat
Sherwood
Nalagazoo
Mich
Elizabeth Cave
Hattie Washour
Toledo
S. Smith
Attica
Ind
Exchange Bank
Maud Smeltzer
Columbus
Howard Treaster
Sam Boylan
German American Sugar Company
Presbyterian Cjmreb
Billerunbacig
Mrs. North
Freda Seeley
Lutheran
Fort Wayne
Henry Cline
McAlister
Okla
Henry
Sousa
New Haven Social Roundup Sees Fort Wayne Visitors
New Haven Indiana residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Milton Brower and family from Fort Wayne were guests here, while Fred Meyers and family also traveled from Fort Wayne to see Jacob Scheeler’s household. Bernard Shirey from Fort Wayne stayed with Frank Day and family. Benjamin Barclay transacted business in Indianapolis. Willard Repp and John Wade moved into new homes and visited Laotto, Inez Helmick traveled to Wabash, and J E Fleming of Detroit preached at the M E church yesterday morning.
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New Haven
Ind
Milton Brower
Fort Wayne
Fred Meyers
Jacob Scheeler
B. Federspiel
Detroit
P. J. Rosselet
James Lake
C. A
Bernard Shirey
Frank Day
Benjamin Barclay
Indianapolis
Willard Repp
John Wade
Laotto
Inez Helmick
Wabash
J. E. Fleming
M. E
Roanoke News Seems to Chronicle Local Moves
Roanoke Ind November 18 Jessie Koontz returns home after weeks with Dan Feighner family where typhoid struck. Mrs Feighner died while others recover. Hollyhock club hosted by Mrs Fauz. I C Muilina Jr returns to Roanoke for winter with parents. Vaudeville at Richard's hall draws crowds. Weekend windstorm caused local damage. Crawford and Feighner families travel to Weatherford Oklahoma for winter. Feighner kin to visit sons Harvey Irvin in California.
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Roanoke
Ind
Jessie Koontz
Dan Feighner
Feighner
Charles Fauz
Hollyhock Club
I. C. Muilina, Jr
Washek
N. D
Richard’s Hall
Thomas Crawford
Harriet Feighner
Weatherford
Okla
Veighner
Payne news brief from Payne Ohio region
Miss Bertha Boyer spent the weekend in Fort Wayne and several residents and visitors from Payne and nearby towns were in Fort Wayne or traveling to visit relatives. People mentioned include Correll Bohyer Barker Wemick Heaston and Demond, along with others visiting Van Wert Leipsic Walkerton St Cloud and Genoa Bros. from Fort Wayne to assist in produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman
Green Springs
Ohio
F. Bodyer
Emerson Deal
Thos. Collins
Fort Wayne
Gladys Brown
Walkerton
Ind
Ralph Hyman
Leon Lamb
St. Cloud Florida
Peter Lamb
Joe Atwill
Baby
Andrews Residents Praise City Growth and Revival Events
Andrews residents celebrate expanded sidewalks electric lights and strong schools as John Grace trial draws crowds to Paintington. Revival meetings spread from Huntington to local churches with evangelist George M Reed leading services. Local merchants shift hands with O C Billings taking over the Jacobs block meat market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Pay Haller
John Grace
Paintington
Local Notes From Monroeville End November 17
Mrs Brady of Payne Ohio plans a winter with her daughter Mrs D E Kantian. Chas Shaffer buys Mrs Ella Griffiths residence and moves in 1900n. Mrs Doud of Nev Ohio visits her daughter Mrs I D Walters. Dr Engle Monroevilles oldest resident seriously ill past ninety. Lorenzo Schuck and Miss Slater wed at Van Wert last Monday and will live in Schuck residence. Dr and Mrs Kauffman visit Toledo and Detroit. Mrs Kauffman stays with daughter Mrs Chas Harris. Twentieth Century club opens season with heart and drawing contests led by Mrs Schaab and Chas Strick. Attendees listed.
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Monroeville
End
Brady
Payne, Ohin
D.E. Kantian
Chas. Shaffer
Ella Griffith
Doud
Nev
Ohio
I. D. Walters
Engle
Chas. Krick
M. A. Clem
L. E. Wright
J. M. Jackson
H. Krick
S. E. Mentzer
Wm. Smith
C. P. Mitchell
Edith Hackett
Paralyzed tobacconist in Columbia City illness
J C Miller longtime Whitley county cigar maker and local tobacconist in Columbia City suffered a slight stroke Saturday night at his Mast Market street home. He fell from his chair unconscious and the collapse follows months of ill health.
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Columbia City
Ind
J. C. Miller
Whitley County
Mast Market Street
Spencerville News Bits From Indiana Local Life
Spencerville Indiana notes report visits among families from Hurshtown Auburn Newville and Fort Wayne. The Lutheran pastor Huehner died at Battle Creek and will be buried in New Jersey leaving a wife and young son. Several local residents are mentioned as visiting, traveling to Fort Wayne and other towns, with a school serial planned at Killian November 25.
Local social notes from Convoy area visitors and visits
Mrs. Forder of near Hicksville visits daughter Mrs. Cleland as the Research club meets with Mrs. Long. Van Wert callers include Ray Stephenson Bert Etter Ada Terrei and Miss Norma Etter. Numerous townspeople travel to Van Wert Lima Hamlet Mendocia and Dayton for visits and chores.
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Convor
GW. Forder
Hicksville
Robert Cleland
Research Club
D. W. Long
Ray Stephenson
Bert Etter
van Wert
Arthur Reed
Delphos
Ben Coleman
Dayton
BL FL Fraylick
R. McClemmonds
Jra. Redlinger
Ada Terrei
Redrup
Edna Counsler
Fred Redrip
Bessie Conn
Margaret Allen
Winfred Wilson
Ruby Wilson
W. F. Henry
Georgia de Hays
Nellie Denig
G. W. Forder
Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church
P. M. Drellel
Norma Etter
Nettie Moore
Charley Densel
Hamlet
Grace
Leona Sponseller
Rose Reynolds
Andrews
Ed Leslie
Lima
E. V. Hall
Glenn Price
Georges Mhcelle
Hattie
Clyde Pritchard
Mendocia
Walter Schamerg
Kendallville News Highlights Local Actions and Events
John Mee Means did business in Avilla yesterday. The funeral for Mrs. Henry Tang drew a large crowd from the Luth eran church. Dr Teal, hurt in an icy fall, rests easier. Geo W Baxter moves to Dowagiac to lead the Daily Herald. Next Friday the Chorus Lady is staged at the Boyer Opera house. Miss Florence Welker visits Kendallville friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ind
John Mee
Avilla Yaterday
Henry Tang
Teal
Geo. W. Baxter
Dowaglace
Mich
Daily Herald
Boyer Opera House
Florence Welker
Auburn
Spencerville news notes and oblique deaths
Spencerville Indiana reports a sudden death of Dr. Hull at Hicksville and funeral in that place. Local residents Mrs. Eugene Hensel and daughter Naomi visit Mrs. George Henderson. Others travel to Fort Wayne and Harlan for visits. Hospitalization and recovery updates appear for several residents. The column lists various visits, shopping trips, and minor illnesses among townsfolk with no major events.
Antwerp Guests and Local Notices Highlight November Visit
Mrs T G Harris and her Lima child visit Antwerp as the college on wheels tour ends in town. James on schedule time and speakers Johnson and Allen address residents at the city hall on sugar beets and seril corn selection. Local moves include D R Miller family settling on Henry Reed farm and Doering relatives facing illness and job changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
Ohio
T. G. Harris
Lima
John B. Zuber
College
James
Fort Wayne
City Hall
State Assembly
R. William Miller
Henry Reed
EF. J. Doering
North Main Street
Clarence Petey
Paulding
Toledo
Will Doering
Axtel
Kan
E. J. Doering
John Doering
Mary Majors
Poneto
Harriet Slough
Guy Shultz
Antwerp High School
Ada
Northwestern University
Cttsdy
Tane Rodgers
Wooter
F. H. Reice
Vida Tanner
H. M. Higenbotham
Decatur News Briefs From Indiana Newspaper
Miss Jennie Green of Portland visits Decatur as Typhoid fever recovery continues at Ethel Tague home. Local worship services feature pastors from Montpelier Fort Wayne and other cities with topics on religion and missions. The will of John Way leaves most estate to Evangelical Lutheran church. Social gatherings, local divorces, and construction updates fill the town page with community events and notices.
Notice to Non-resident in Knepper Divorce Suit Indiana
State of Indiana Allen County Superior Court November Term 1911. Ethel Knepper sues Harry L Knepper for divorce. defendant a non resident. Court requires appearance by January 13 1812 or default will be entered. attorneys Colerick and Hogan listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Allen County
Ethel Knepper
Harry L. Knepper
Allen Country
Indiana
WM. E. Skted
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Decatur
Wabash Schools
Monroeville News
Convoy News
Roanoke News
Andrews News
John Gretzinger & Co
Beatrice Needham
Della Kellen
George M. Reed
Oklahoma City
The
Christian Church
Reed
Oirotal
Hoses
Tr. A. Unll
Central Church
Wuntington
James Boyd
Cincage
Jonathan Dille
Jefferson Street
Choo. Appleman
Pho Mouth
Brethren
O. C. Billings
Jacobs Block
Wright Bros
Duncan & Son
Billings
Spencerville News
Kendallville News
Eugene Hensel
Naomi
George Henderson
Hull
D. Lake
Mortie Widefield
John Mason
Nora Treece
Gaultier
L. M. Chapman
J. F. Baltz
C. Gr. Reetenwal
Pittsburg
Henry Markel
Thomas Murry
Golden
Calvin Brown
Oklahoma
Hulbert Rummel
Wes. Zimmerman
Erick
Gust Heffner
Bert Fisher
Fort Warne
J. (. Walden
Gaxytha Treece
Mabel Knisely
Horn’s Corners
Lee Chapman
Molly Powlen
Wor. Smith
Lave
Bert Davis
F. G. Beams
J. C. Vallien
Decatur News
Jennie Green
Portland
Ethel Tague
Tague
Baptist Church
T. Libren Jones
Montpelier
Jones
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. A. Beatty
D. D
Evangelical Church
D. O. Wise
J. M. Dawson
Gleiser
South America
Christian Endeavor
L. C. Waring
Monroe
First Streets
First Street
John Way
Circuit Court
Evangelical Lutheran Church of the General Synod
Board of Church Extension
Board of Home Missions
Board of Foreign Missions
Pastor’s Fund Society
C. D. Kunkel
Myre
J. A. Kalver
A. H. Barnard
L. W. Coppock
Messrs
Goodwin
Eli W. Steele
Steele
Jay County
J. C. Evans
Louise Weis
John Daugherty
Biocmington
B. Dutcher
Indiana University
Clarence Winters
Margaret Louthan
Joseph Homer
Mumma
Concord Evangelical Church
Teeple
Bryson
A. B. Baily
Colerick & Hogan
Simpson M. E
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