Lion Bass Post in Celebration Marks G A R Anniversary
Members of the Lion Bass post Grand Army of the Republic celebrated the thirtieth anniversary with 250 guests from Decatur Bluffton Columbia City and nearby towns. Judge S M Hench spoke and Judge Daniel Waugh of Tipton delivered the main address recalling veterans loyalty and war memories. A banquet followed and officers listed include Corlett Edsall Hess and Graham. Two Indiana posts attended the service.
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Lion Bass
Grand Army of the Republic
Decatur
Bluffton
Columbia City
Relief Corps
Elektron
Anthony Hotel
Daniel Waugh
Tipton
Tad
Jasper Edsall
Marilett
Schuler
S. M. Hench
Joseph Corlett
S. C. Barrett
William Bidwell
John Hess
C. W. Fairfield
James Graham
Sion S. Bass
Thirteenth
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Shiloh
Indiana
Lawton-Wayne
Trial of William Walker may go to trial before year end
Prosecutor Albert E. Thomas aims to push the murder case against William T. Walker toward indictment and a possible quick trial before his retirement on January 1. Walker may plead guilty to a lesser charge, with a self defense claim weakened by his confession. The defense, organized by Phil B. Colerick, awaits review, while Walker remains composed in jail apart from one tearful visit from his sister.
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Albert E. Thomas
William T. Walker
Edward O'Rourke
Phil B. Colerick
Thomas
Walker
May
Bert Heller
Bertillon
Hubert McComb
Oakland Street
Columbia City
Onian walk ends in court for Haupt and Tremmel
George Haupt jailed eleven days after a four mile stroll toward Wolf Lake ended with drunken behavior and a court fine. Gertrude Tremmel remained jailed indefinitely after vague claims of drinking in a saloon. Albert Daniels, from Hicksville, released after loss of his cash and certificate. Mark Walters fined for beating his wife, a case involving African American defendants.
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George Haupt
Wolf Lake
George
Albert Daniels
Hicksville
Business Men's Meeting in Auburn Opera House
In Auburn Indiana on November 25 a business men's meeting is set for Sunday at 10 30 am at the opera house. Speakers include George B Lockwood editor of the Marion Chronicle and George D Lindsey editor of the Teachers Journal. The Hoosier quartet will sing campaign songs and churches hold morning services. All invited.
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Auburn
Ind
Opera House
George B. Lockwood
Marion Chronicle
George D. Lindsey
Teachers’ Journal
Hoosier
Old Ned Helps Fort Wayne Sunday School Mission
A Fort Wayne report highlights Gospel mission work at 1217 Calhoun street led by Rev. T. P. Potts and wife. Thirty seven Melita street children ride in a carriage to First Presbyterian Church Sunday school, aided by H. T. Purfield and the white horse Ned. The program seeks outreach to poor families and has grown to an average attendance of sixty, with 115 enrolled in the mission department. Further support is urged as Ned’s carriage service proves effective and a larger bus is anticipated.
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Ned
H. T. Purfield
Fort Wayne
Melita Street
First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian
Calhoun Street
T. P. Potts
Ivy
Grace Sweeney
Gertrude Ball
John Kabisch
Mr. Potts
Potts
Pittsburg
College
Mission Sunday School
H. B. Master
First Presbyterian Sunday School
Miss Sweeney
Purfield
Foot Caught in Elevator at Bass Foundry
Ima Cory disobeyed orders and rode a freight elevator at the Bass foundry. His left heel was crushed and the ankle sprained when his shoe broke free from the floor cross piece. no bones were broken per Dr. A J Kesler. The incident followed warnings against riding the elevator.
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Bass Foundry
Ima Cory
A. J. Kesler
Cory
Fort Wayne Anti Tuberculosis Christmas Stamp Idea
Fort Wayne women have sold Red Cross stamps for tuberculosis care but funds sent to Indianapolis were redirected. Frustration grew, leading to Fort Wayne creating its own anti tuberculosis stamps bearing a shack motif and Christmas colors. Stamps go on sale December 1 with local distribution organized by Mrs. J. R. Meriwether and ward subcommittees.
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Fort Wayne
Red Cross
Daughters of the American Revolution
Anti-tuberculosis Society
Red Cross Society
Indianapolis
Fort . Wayne
Terre Haute
Shack
Bungalow
B. J. Griswold
Fort, Wayne
Fort’.Wayne
Prisoner Transported to Detroit for Theft Case
Deputy U S Marshal A R Walter returned from Indianapolis with John Fort who is charged with stealing money order blanks from the North Morenci post office. Fort was brought before Judge Anderson and the case transferred to Detroit for trial since the alleged theft occurred in Michigan. Federal officers at Indianapolis believe Fort, under the name Williams, was involved in raising money orders near Terre Haute years ago.
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United States
A. R. Walter
Indianapolis
John Fort
North Morenci
Mich
Fort
Anderson
Detroit
Michigan
Williams
Terre Haute
Lost 100 Chickens Report From Bluffton Farm
Bluffton Indiana residents Mr and Mrs Henry Bluhm report the loss of one hundred chickens and two turkeys from their coops on the old Ashbaucher farm southeast of the city. The log remains indicate a break in as yet unclear circumstances.
Escapes From State School Sparked River Chase
A student from the State School for Feeble Minded Youths fled the campus with Frank Sarazen and farmer Spreen giving chase along Parnell road. The boy jumped into the St Joseph river, waded to his shoulders before yielding to persuasion and returning to the school unharmed.
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Moving Picture
Parnell Road
Frank Sarazen
St. Joseph
Mr. Sarazen
Spreen
Westminster Presbyterian Calls Rev A R Evans
The Westminster Presbyterian church unanimously voted to call Rev Alexander R Evans as pastor. He served two years at Nappanee Presbyterian and accepted the call, planning to begin duties with the new year under the leadership of the church secretary and official board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Alexander R. Evans
Presbyterian Church
Nappanee
Westminster Church
Evans
Shires
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Waugh
J. L. Walker
Whitley County
Haupt
Tempter
City
Tremmel
Gertrude Tremmel
Salo
Defiance, C
Mark Walters
Business Men’s Meeting
Fort Waye
Fort’ Wayne
St. Joseph River
Westminster
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