Wretch Arrested After Bloodhound Manhunt Near Lima
In St Marys Ohio on November 23 police and bloodhounds tracked down Fred Haring a Deshler resident and charged him with criminal assault on Miss Mina Smith 16. Haring was found in a box car in Lima yards and taken to Lima jail. Miss Smith remains in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marys
Ora Hinton
Tom Botkin
Fred Haring
Deshler
Lima
Mina Smith
Haring
Bluffton Grand Jury Indicts Forty Plus. Haag Case No Indictment
Bluffton Indiana grand jury returns over forty indictments including gambling and illegal liquor cases. William Uptegraft is not charged despite being a Haag murder suspect and remains jailed on a $2000 bond with possible reduction or a guilty plea to concealed weapons. New evidence is reported but not sufficient for an indictment.
Governor's Turkey to Gov Marshall from Indiana Vendor
Fred G. Binder, a Columbia City meat market owner and longtime resident, was chosen by Governor T. R. Marshall to provide the Thanksgiving turkey for his Thursday dinner. The governor's request, dated November 19, specifies a dressed 11 pound hen turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
Fred G. Binder
Pioneer Lady Dies in Noble County at 93
Mrs Susan Schauweeker longtime Noble county resident dies after long illness at daughter’s home southeast of Albion Ind aged over ninety three widow of John Schauwecker She survived by son Frank and daughters Mrs Alphius Johnston and Mrs Karl funeral arrangements unknown at this time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Ind
Susan Schauweeker
Noble County
Earl
John Schauwecker
Frank
Alphius Johnston
Karl
Trains Ordered to Stop at Fairbanks Crossing Indiana
Kendalsville Indiana November 23 Orders issued by the state railway commission require all trains to stop at the Fairbanks crossing between Avilla and Kendalsville. The crossing is listed as a dangerous grace crossing, and the G R I along the adjacent track may need to halt or station a watchman to manage safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendalsville
Ind
State Railway Commission
Fairbanks
Avilla
Vail Resigns as Methodist Sunday School Superintendent
Necatur Indiana November 23 After twelve years of service as superintendent John W Vail has resigned. Assistant C L Walters will fill the post until officers are elected at the start of the year. Vail cites extensive business in St Louis and Cardwell Missouri and frequent travel as reason for stepping down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Necatur
Ind
Methodist
John W. Vail
C. L. Walters
Vail
St. .Louis
Cardwell
Missouri
Peter Bender Dies After Fall in Bluffton
Peter Bender a longtime Bluffton resident died at his daughter Mrs Andrew Lesh home on Beth Avenue. An accident about a week earlier caused him to fracture his hip leading to pneumonia and his death. The indirect cause was the fall weakening his system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
Peter Bender
Andrew Lesh
Policy Holders Urged to Settle with Ossian Mutual Live Stock
Ossian Indiana November 23 Prosecuting Attorney James R Fleming and Malcolm Skinner hired to close affairs of the Ossian Mutual Live Stock association which quit business and is in receivership Union Trust and Savings Co is receiver Wells circuit court orders to collect unpaid assessments from about 300 policy holders ranging from 49 cents to 50 dollars. All policy holders are liable under their contract and face suit if payments are not made promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossian, Ind
James R. Fleming
Alcolm Skinner
Ossian Mutual Live Stock Association
Union Trust and Savings Company
R. W. Stine
Wells
Little Girl Shot by Young Sister in Playful Moment
In Huntington Indiana on Sunday, 11 year old Ethel Patten lay in critical condition after being accidentally shot by her sister Grace while playing with a loaded rifle. The injury came as the girls returned from Sunday school and after their brother and grandfather kept firearms unloaded, a cartridge was forgotten in the 22 caliber rifle. The ball pierced Ethel’s shoulder and lodged in the spine, causing paralysis. the family, including grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Wamper, lives at 982 Harrison Street.
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Huntington
Ind
Ethel Patten
Grace
Fred Wamper
Harris Steel
Ethel
Wells county Dems eye January primary in Bluffton
Wells county forecasts a January primary with nominations for representative auditor clerk recorder assessor and surveyor. Robert Kilander a wealthy Montpelier area farmer will seek the representative nomination opposing incumbent J B Merriman whose legislative votes stirred party opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriman
Pledges Demanded From Office Seekers In Auglaize County
In St Marys Ohio on November 22 newspapers report Auglaize county activists urge candidates to pledge to patronize local institutions with printing and favors if elected. The drive targets stopping patronage of city establishments that grant small favors to officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Ohio
Auglaize County
Bluffton to Build New Central School This Summer
Bluffton Indiana city board of education votes to construct a new Central school building this summer to replace the 1868 ten room structure. The plan estimates cost between 45000 and 50000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
City Board of Education
Central School
Moore & Metz acquire Albion abstract office
Fred B. Moore of Moore & Metz buys the D. B. Taylor abstract office in Albion and assumes charge. M. P. Thomas will manage actively. Taylor takes a new role in Soldier Real Estate in Ligonier, starting January 1.
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Albion
Ind
Fred
Moore
Moore &Metz
Taylor
M. P. Thomas
Soldier Real Estate Companyi
Ligonier
Churubusco Board Signs Utilities Contract
Churubusco Indiana November 22 the town board has contracted with Poste Kingdon for electric lights and water for fire protection. Twenty four were contracted for at town will install the for lighting.
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Churubusco
Ind
Poste
Kingdon
Bravery of Girl Saves Life in Millersburg Fire
In Millersburg Indiana on November 20 a lamp explosion at Barnard's general store sparked a major fire that destroyed much of the business district. 18 year old Pearl Hockett saved 16 year old Birch Barnard as flames spread, later aiding in firefighting and town recovery. Fire companies from Ekihart and Goshen helped, but only $4,000 in insurance covered the burned properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersburg
Ind
Milleraburg
Barnard
Pearl Hockett
Birch Barnard
Tvas
Miss Hockett
Young Barnard
Miss Heckert
Central Fire Company
Ekihart
Fire Company No. 1
Goshen
Pordon
Potters
W. B G. Barnard
G. L. Beck
A. DE. Musselman
Waterloo Druggist Indicted for Illegal Liquor Sale
Frank Darby of Darby & Son druggists faces circuit court trial in Auburn after indictment for illegal liquor sales. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment and posted bond. Accused of selling whisky to Arthur Corrigan for editor Enoch Moffett of the Waterloo Dawn, and to Wallace Smith. The case reflects a crackdown on illicit druggist sales since DeKalb went dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Ind
Frank Darby
Darby & Son
Auburn
Darby
Arthur Corrigan
Enoch Moffett
Waterloo Dawn
Wallace Smith
DeKalb
Bakers Find Vast Peat Moss Bog Near Garrett
The Baker family owners of land south of Garrett Indiana uncovered a peat bog covering fourteen acres with forty feet depth. They have shipped carloads to paper and milk plants and contract for the entire output with the Bertrand Paper Manufacturing Co of South Bend. They estimate the deposit holds over one hundred million tons of peat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett, Ind
Garrett
John E. Baker
Horace
Bertrand Paper Manufacturing Company
South Bend
Alcohol ended life in Wabash farmer fall
William E. Gaines thirty eight died from a fractured skull after two days unconsciousness following alcohol consumption. He collapsed on Lincolnville street and was taken home. Doctors ruled death due to alcohol rather than head injury. The location of the alcohol source is unknown. Gaines owned a sixty acre farm and left a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
William E. Gaines
Wabash County
Lincolnville
Bluffton Case Settled in Compromise Agreement
Bluffton Indiana reports the case labeled Whaley versus Whaley has been settled under a compromise. The agreement sets aside prior claims and outlines the terms agreed upon by the Whaley family and involved parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
Joseph
Wets Not Asleep in DeKalb County
Auburn Ind November 19 The wets in DeKalb County muster for the local option election to be held Saturday of next week. Ex-Sheriff John Hathaway leads the wet forces with headquarters in the post office basement and a countywide network to secure votes. Brewers and distillers reportedly sunk 15000 dollars this week, while anti-saloon groups run church and schoolhouse meetings daily. The result hinges on whether the full dry vote appears. a dry victory would seal the county, otherwise the wets may win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
DeKalb
Wet
John Hathaway
Garrett
Hathaway
DeKalb County
Haag Murder Case Bobs Up Again In Bluffton
Bluffton Indiana November 19 interest in the Haag murder case rises with the arrest of William Uptr graft on grand jury indictments charging carrying concealed weapons. He is jailed on four counts with $500 bond each. Officers suspect him as the revolver killer of Fred Haag the butcher murdered about two weeks ago. Motive linked to jealousy of his paramour and threats to kill if she consorted with another man.
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Bluffton
Ind
Haag
William Uptgraft
Fred Haag
Fraudulent naturalization probe opens in Indiana county
A Garrett resident in Indianapolis met the district attorney and disclosed details of alleged fraudulent naturalizations in the county. The investigation will continue via the Fort Wayne office and is expected to start immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett,Ind
Indianapolis
Good Citizens' League of
Garrett
Fort Wayne
Farmer Samuel Tillotson Dies After Exposure Near Corunna
Kendallville Ind Nov 19 Samuel Tillotson a 67 year old farmer from Fairfield Center died yesterday most likely from heart trouble worsened by exposure after being found in a field on George Harmes’s farm in a semi conscious condition. He had wandered from home Wednesday and lived about a mile and a half northwest of Corunna.
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Kendallville
Ind
Samuel Tillotson
Fairfield Center
George Harmes
Tillotson
Corunna
Building Concrete Depot at Stowers South of Garrett
A small eight by ten foot concrete waiting room is being built on the T. and I. line at Stowers, a country stop south of Garrett. It will serve as shelter for passengers waiting for trains and may signal the start of a series of country stations along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett
Ind
Stowers
Fort Wayne
Knott-Van Arnam
Knott-VanArnam Company
POE
Clark
Clark Show Case
Motor Buggy Company
Fort Wayne Refrigerator Company
Hanna- Brackenridge & Co
Indiana Refining Company
Lake Erie and
Knott- van Arnam
N. S. Anderson
Indiana
Indianapolis
Evansville
Ohio
American Steel
Bedford
Mrs Caroline Emerick Moved After Work Train Injury
Mrs Caroline Emerick, injured when struck by a work train on the Pennsylvania line weeks ago, has shown improvement and moved from her home on Bycamore Street to her son John's home on Hughes Street.
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Caroline Emerick
Pennsylvania
Bycamore ‘Street
John
Hughes ‘Street
Continental Sugar company plans refinery in city
Defiance reports the Continental Sugar company intends to establish a sugar refinery in the city, outlining substantial expenditure on beets and refinery setup as part of the project amid changing prices and local industry shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Sugar’ ‘Company
World's Largest Engine Passes Fort Wayne Exhibition
The Mallet Articulated locomotive built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia toured Fort Wayne. Weighing about 600000 pounds with 200 pounds steam pressure, it features four cylinders and five drive-wheel pairs. The massive engine is slated to haul passenger trains in western Santa Fe divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania Yards
Round House
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
Walschaert
New Steam Turbine Devised by Henry Walda in Fort Wayne
Henry B. Walda of 1119 East Washington street has invented a new steam turbine now being tested at the Fort Wayne Foundry and Machine company works. The unit runs 3000 to 4000 revolutions, requires no balance discs, uses twelve pieces, and promises simple construction, light repairs, and moderate cost.
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Henry B. Walda
East
Washington Street
Fort Wayne Foundry and Machine Company
Walda
Bowser Family to Build Hughey Bowser Free Methodist Church
Trustees of the Free Methodist church transfer ground on East Creighton avenue to 5S. F. Bowser and Co. for factory use. Bowser will erect a $10 960 church building at Holton and Hurd streets named for Bowser’s son. Plans done, construction to begin quickly, old church to be torn down for an addition to Bowser Oil Tank plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Free Methodist Church
Bowser
Injuries Reported In Fort Wayne Wabash Shops Incident
In Fort Wayne at the Wabash shops a belt from a pulley struck August Reem as he worked in the blacksmith shop, rendering him senseless briefly though no skin was broken. Michael Nichols suffered a crushed finger when metal pieces fell. Murray, a boilermaker, injured an eye with a steel piece. all affected workers were sent off duty for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Wabash
Michael Nichols
Murray
Boilermaker
Fort Wayne Terminals Sit Tight as Fort Wayne Traction Posts Plans
Directors of the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Co. adjourned without action on new Fort Wayne passenger and freight terminals while buying five acres at Lafayette for car barns and shops. Interurban work will move to Huntington and Lafayette, with five new cars promised to improve Fort Wayne service within thirty days, despite no further local expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Wabash Valley Traction Company
Lafayette
Indiana
Huntington
Novel Shriners Ceremonies Draw 550 Followers in Fort Wayne
Ninety seven novices formed a desert caravan into Mizpah temple for the first ceremony of the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in Fort Wayne. Elias J. Jacoby of Murat temple Indianapolis attended as guest of honor. a midnight banquet followed a Philippines gift emblem to Mizpah.
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Mecca
Mizpah Temple
Order of Nobles
Mystic Shrine
Fort Wayne
Allah
Elias J. Jacoby
Murat Temple
Indianapolis
Philippines
N W. Gilbert
Philippine Commission
Mizpah
Antioch
Orek
Murct
Meyfat
Syrian
Zenobia
Ura
Saladin
Lgeni-Kedem
Moslem
Ismala
Medinah
Abda
Ta~bala
Oasis
Zurah
His Kurapha
Mohammed
Nedwah
el Kaffir
Al-Koran
Albo
Divorce Suit Filed in Auburn for Culbertson Alimony
Mrs. Ivan Culbertson sues for divorce from Ivan Culbertson in Auburn circuit court. She seeks $250 alimony and cites cruelty and failure to provide after their marriage on August 7 1908 in Allen County and cohabitation ending this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
Ivan ‘Culbertson
Circuit’ Court
Ivan Culbertson
Allen County
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Bluffton Grand Jury
Turkey
Robert
Sharp
Frother
Wells County
Robert Kilander
Dekabb County
Geestr
Rolling Mills
Gistrigt
Santa Fe
Henry Walda
THAGZ
Hpreight
Traction Company
Mizpah Temple of the Mystic Shrine
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