Aged man drowns in Swallow Creek near Wabash
Wabash Ind Oct 7 Benton Fritzrell a 77 year old man living with his son William Frutrell in southern Wabash county disappeared while under care and was found drowned in a pool of water under tree roots in a creek near his home. He was a Civil War veteran and member of the G A R survived by two daughters and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
Benton
Frutrell
William Frutrell
Wabash County
Fritzell
Fratrell
Mr. Fratrell
Lincoln Friermood
G. A
Methodist Church
Tvo
Decatur Notes on W R C Visit Jury Verdict and Local News
Decatur residents join a W R C district convention bound for Montpelier with a large delegation and expect strong addresses. A jury ended eighteen hours of deliberation in the Indiana vs Ayes case, finding no agreement and being discharged. Governor Marshall names Adams county farmers Calvin Kunkle and Henry Brake to the Farmers National Congress delegation, with the event set for Columbus Ohio. Miss Verdie Bigham and Lamury Jackson wed in Fort Wayne, and Mrs J L Ferry of Preble dies in New York after cancer surgery, to be buried in Laketon. Public schools announce a major art exhibit to raise funds for school pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
Ben Hill
Fort Wayne
Monroe
William Trim
Montpelier
J. C. Howes
Daniel Kitson
Mary Sprague
L. H
Order
Mont- Pelier Corps
State of Indiana
Benjamin Ayes
Farmers’ National Congress
Indiana
Marshall
Adams County
Calvin Db. Kunkle
Root Township
Henry Brake
Union Township
Cohmnbus
Ohio
Chamber of Ecommerce
Verdie Bigham
Lamury Jackson
D. O. Wise
Pennsylvania
J. L. Ferry
Batavia
New York
Bavaria
N. Y
Laketon
A. W. Elson Co
Boston
Mass
Library Hall
New Haven Schools Open as Record Term Expected
New Haven Indiana reports the public schools opened with bright prospects for a successful term. The Grabill Review editor visited town. Adams township Sunday school convention elected officers including President Henry C Helmick and Secretary William Harper. Delighted attendees heard talks from Miss Lulu Buskirk and local ministers. Local residents Alfred Yoquelet and Clara visited Fort Wayne. Ethel Roblard celebrated her 14th birthday with friends. attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Ind
Grabill Review
Adams Township
M. P
Henry C. Helmick
James Lake
William Harper
Creighton Butler
Mary Bryant
Mabel Robinett
James L. Barclay
F. A. Blaising
R. F E. Kaufman
Home Department
M. M. Thornburg
Lulu Buskirk
Campbell
Monroeville
McCartney
Alberthus
Fort Wayne
Alfred Yoquelet
Clara
Charles Zeddis
Ethel Roblard
Ethel Manus
Naomi Brudi
Alma Schnitker
Lillian Rosenberger
Tucy Pell
Florence Tlutsen
Edith Blackburn
Inez Rorrell
Helen Green
Spencerville Notes Record Local Visits and Funerals
Spencerville Indiana October 7 reports widespread activity with relocations and community events. Dr. Edwards moved his office to his South Main residence as bereaved families like Lake and Brandom attend the Pleasant Lake veteran George Lake funeral. The Garrett fair draws many visitors including McNabb Notestine and Thompson families while Rev. Hitchner Erick and Burt share visits and dinners. Community members travel to Auburn Fort Wayne St Joe and Kalamazoo for events and sales. weddings, house projects, and school basketball games round out the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spacerville
Ind
Edwards
Boeing’s
South Main Street
George Lake
Pleasant Lake
John McNabb
Garrett Fair
Floyd McClellan
Butler
Edgerton
Ohio
Mary Horn
Garrett
Henry Grill
Ed R Brandom
New Haven
Albert Weber
Joy Werts
Harlan
Thursar
Glenn Betz
Walter Perkins
Ed William
South of Here
Joel Betz
R. V. Bowser
Jerry Klopfenstein
Grabill
F. L. Beams
Grover Curie
St. Joe
Wm. Sommers
Coburne Town
Spencerville
Sommers
Hitchner
Eli Failes
Erick
Avilla
Fort Wayne
John Benninghoff
Arethir Heyman
Ruby
Garnett Thomps
Kalamazoo
Mich
J. Wy. Henderson
Garerett Fair
Adrian Miller
New Hicksville
J. F. Baltz
Auburn
John Mason
Jerome Cook
Frank Cook
Fern
Zenith Wearly
Clent Wearly
Elmer Volkert
Charlie Treece
Neal Treece
Emma Wertman
Cedarville
Louis Treece
George Horn
South of Town
John Notestine
Bernie Rhoads
Frank Rhoads
Akron
Milton Draggoo
Charles Wood
Wm. Curie
F. L. Beama
Charles Lake
Branch
Israel Harm
Mesdames Denton Henderson
Greenearly
Sherman Tyndall
Ruth
LeAnna
Violet
Porter Baker
Dr. Edwards
Charles Henderson
D. Hutcheson
Ben
West
Venette Beams
Rev. Hitchner
Abe Furnish
Daniel Rhoads
Cora Thomas
St. Joe Visay
Clara Price
Tapronbuty
Tennessee
Ethel Metcalf
Boston
East
Michigan
Vonne
C. Claude Travis
M. E
J. A. Pronnes
Aleck Pronnes
Aunburn
Eugene Hensel
Mary Notestine
Fred Minnick
Wm. Hollobaugh
Rev
Burt
Mollie Hobaugh
Farmer Tracks Down Giant Eagle in Wabash County
In Wabash Illinois near Lagro farmer Ervine Murphy a noted hunter bagged a seven foot four inch eagle after a duck hunting trip at a pond east of Urbana. The eagle dodged shots until entangled in a wire fence allowing Murphy to fire a fatal head shot.
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Wabash
Ind
Ervine Murphy
Lagro
Mr. Murphy
Mrr. Murphy
Thirteen Has No Terror Miss Chaney Chooses Friday Wedding
Miss Cleela Chaney of Montpelier Indiana will wed Alvin C Hart an instructor at the Indianapolis Business University on Friday October 13 at her mother’s home on Adams street Indianapolis. She was born in October and has invited thirteen guests to the ceremony. The couple will live in Indianapolis after the wedding.
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Miss Chaney
Adams Street
Indianapolis
Officials Visit Warsaw Schools On Fire Prevention Day
Warsaw city officials led by Mayor B F Richardson inspected four city school buildings during fire prevention day. The unannounced visit included Councilmen Roberds and Bennett Fire Chief Moen City Health Board secretary Dr DuBois Clerk Frank Webb and Water Works Superintendent Frazer.
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Warsaw
Ind
B. F. Richardson
R. J. Roberds
Harry Bennett
Charles B. Moen
City Board of Health
C. C. DuBois
Frank Webb
Theo. C. Frazer
Elderly Englishman John Lowe Dies After Hip Injury
John Lowe age 86, longtime Franklin township resident in DeKalb county, died after a July 26 fall outside a Hamilton store. He broke his hip, lingered bedridden, and succumbed yesterday morning. Born in England, he had lived in the United States many years and was widely respected.
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Auburn
Ind
Qet
John Lowe
Franklin Township
DeKalb County
Hamilton
Falls From Tree Injures Warsaw Painter
A L Mulkins of Warsaw Indiana remains at home after a Sunday fall from a tree while gathering hickory nuts. A rotten limb broke causing the tumble. He suffered a painful back wrench but no broken bones. Mulkins, a painter and paper hanger, owns Home Decorator on South Buffalo street.
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Warsaw
Ind
A. L. Mulkins
East Center Street
South Buffalo Street
Horse Dies Of Fright In Huntington Wagon Incident
Huntington Ind Oct 10 A large black horse drawing the Anglemyre grocery wagon died after a heart attack triggered by a loud traction engine. Russell Paul tried to steady the horse when it reared and kicked him multiple times. He suffered three or four deep gashes in the leg but no broken bones. several stitches were required to close the wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Anglemyre
Sdie
Russell Paul
Paul
Elkhart exhibition by aviator Ward draws thousands
Thousands of Elkhart residents and visitors from nearby cities attended an aerial display by Jimmie Ward at the Driving Park on Sunday. The Chicago aviator staged three illuminated flights as the concluding act of the program, drawing crowds described as unexcelled by the narrator.
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Elkhart
Ind
Jimmie Ward
Chicago
Markle Board Must Plan New High School Building
Huntington Ind Oct 9 County Health Commissioner C W Fry orders Markle town board to build a modern high school. The condemned structure needs razing for approved lines with adequate seating to avoid future condemnation and sanitary concerns. He also advised Rock Creek Center and Markle teachers on Riley Day observance.
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Huntington
Ind
C. W. Fry
Markle
Fry
Rock Creek Township
Try
Aged Huntington Man Wounds Self In Groin
An 85 year old Huntington resident Diedrick Sunderman stabbed himself with a pocketknife while paring an apple at his home on Wilkerson Street. He was found in a faint and unconscious with a large stab wound in the left groin and bled heavily before help arrived. he remains in critical condition.
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Huntington
Ind
Diedrick Sundeyrman
Fred Bullerman
Wilkerson Street
Bullerman
Take Garrett by Storm
Auburn crowd overwhelms Garrett with large turnout at the DeKalb farm show. On Thursday 3524 tickets were sold and hundreds entered without paying, with many attendees arriving by auto and two special interurban cars running from 11 a.m. until after midnight.
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Auburn
Ind
DeKalb
Garrett
Carrett
Interurban
Whitley County Births Surpass Deaths in September
Whitley county health officer Dr. E V Nolt reports September totals to the state board. There were 10 births including one set of twin girls and 24 males to 15 females. There were 17 deaths, 9 males and 8 females.
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Whitley County
Columbia City
Ind
E. V. Nolt
State Board of Health
Indianapolis
Decatur Motor Car Co Elects Directors and Officers
Decatur Indiana stockholders elected a nine member board: M E Brackett W J Vesey M Wirson L A Graham J L Coppock A I Barnard J S lowers C C Schafer and John I Taylor of Boston. Brackett will serve as president and general manager Vesey as vice president Kirsch as treasurer Graham as secretary Coppock as factory manager Barnard as sales manager. The firm plans plant enlargement and a prosperous future.
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Decatur
Ind
Decatury Motor Car Company
M. E. Brackett
W. J. Vesey
M. Wirson
L. A. Graham
JL. W. Coppock
A. IL Barnard
J. S. Lowers
C. C. Schafer
John I. Taylor
Boston
Baad
Brackett
Vesey
Kirsch
Graham
Coppock
Barnard
Corn School Week Draws Crowds to Lagrange Celebration
Lagrange Indiana hosts a Corn School event with crowds in Main Street booths and street exhibits. Judges include Leonard B Clore the corn king of the world. Governor Osborne of Michigan speaks at 1 o clock with Perry Powers presenting the sweepstakes medal to the top corn-raising boy. Other speakers include ex Senator L F B Slack and Bishop John Mazen White.
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Agrange
Ind
Lagrange
Main Street
Court House Square
Leonard B .Clore
Johnson County
Indiana
Clore
Osborne
Michigan
Perry F. Powers
L. FB. Slack
John Mazen White
More Lights Possible Huntington Ind Oct
Huntington Indiana considers expanded street lighting after installing a new 100 light dynamo to replace an older 90 light unit. The city’s lighting circuit costs under five dollars and could receive more lights if the dynamo proves reliable during a month trial. if it fails, it may be returned to the manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
John Hier
Auburns postal savings depository opens with twenty seven accounts
The Auburn postal savings depository station began operations August 14 in connection with the local post office. In less than two months 27 accounts were opened, 10 in September, 3 closed leaving 24 active on September 30. Deposits total 48 for the period, with overall deposits reaching 1,136.
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Auburn, Tid
Auburn
Ofice
Zant
Boy Scalded as Boiler Pot Tips Near Fatal Burn
In Indiana on October 5 a five year old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. of Obis City, was severely scalded when a boiling boiler contents spilled into a large pail. The child fell into the pit, clothing tore away with the shin as scalding water covered him from waist to feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett
Ind
Paul Pestie
Amyvs
Obis City
Markle Bachelor John Feight Dies at 83 in Indiana
John Feight of Markle Indiana died Tuesday morning after a three year illness from chronic heart trouble. A post mortem revealed abnormal heart enlargement and affliction of the bladder and kidneys. He was eighty three, never married, and lived on a farm cared for by relatives.
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Markle
Ind
John Feight
Peight
Farmer Struck by Wagon Tongue In Huntington
Charles Mictenry sustained fractured vertebra and internal injuries when a wagon horse bolted while he was unhitching near Majenica Indiana. He was knocked down at about 7 pm Wednesday and his condition remained uncertain.
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Huntington
Ind
Oett
Charles Mictenry
Que Rib
Majenica
First floor of Auburn court house completed
Auburn Indiana October 6 reports the first floor of the new county courthouse finished The structure uses concrete and fireproof tile the concrete mix described as stronger than specs as contractor OODall favored extra strength to avoid weakness
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Auburn
Ind
Court House
Oodall
Wound proves serious in Bluffton dog bite incident
Bluffton Indiana report says Jesse Markley of Markley and Son grocers suffered a serious left hand injury from a dog bite two weeks prior in Montpelier. He is under physician care but healing is slow. his wife was visiting in Montpelier on Sunday.
Dying a Pauper in Grant County Jail
Warren Indiana October reports a man once known for checks worth 850000 who is now penniless in Marion Jail William Cochrane aged fifty six is in critical health and considered dying His supposed wealthy brother James Bradford Pa is said to be asked for help but has not replied
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Warren
Ind
van Buren
Montpelier
Marion
Grant County
William Cochrane
Cochrane
James
Bradford
Reput
Jis
Ossian Notes Highlight Health, Travel and Local Changes
Ossian residents share news of recoveries and visits as Marion Deam returns from Fort Wayne after appendicitis surgery. Pappy Craig, once near death from a nose bleed, is praised for his long life and friendships. Mrs. Crouse plans a return from El Paso after unsettling south living. Club ladies meet with a tasty spread, and town projects inch forward as the Taylor building gains a footing. Local movers include property purchases and hospitalizations.
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Ossian
Ind
Marion Deam
Fort Wayne
David Craig
Wells County
Pappy
Craig
Mary Crouse
el Paso
Texas
Phidh Crouse
Solld
Chas. Daugherty
Fort Warne Hospital
Ehauch
Cora Wood
Indianapolis
Pythian Sisters
W. O. R Upright
Willis Melching
Fred Vananda
Biddle
North Main
William Beaty
Masked party and a quiet Monroeville wedding
In Monroeville Indiana on October 9 residents shared weekend visits as James Cress of Sturgis Michigan and others called on friends. A quiet home wedding united Hattie Robinson to John Crabill with Rev E E Campbell officiating. Monroeville beat Dixon 8 to 0 in a Sunday baseball game.
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Monroeville
Ind
James Cress
Sturgis
Mich
Dave Dickerson
John Dickerson
Richmond
Eben Bell
New Haven
V. Mitchell
Lafayette
Chas Krick
Chas Rainier
Decatur
Monroeville High School
Youse
Emma Shaffer
Danville
Robinson
South
Elm Streets
Frank Geyer
Miller
Dixon
Rob ‘Smith
Western Gas
Fort Wayne
Istrikes
Rouille
Garrett News social and travel notes from town
Join Drinkwater and family have returned from Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs James Connors head to Paris Tennessee for relatives. Ernest Brown travels twelve days to New York and Newark Ohio. Epperts back from Indianapolis to visit daughter Mrs George Gilbert. Rogerses return to Bloomfield New Jersey. Otis Gruber visits in Garrett on way to Harvard. Col F B Alsbaugh visits from New Castle. Nicholson family extended trip to Seattle. Caffreys back from four months in Ireland with sister. Wedding of Geo Hetenhouser and Anna Malloy at bride’s Lee street home. Hetenhouser proprietor of Sanitary bakery. Patterson and Julia Thoman host Whist Club with Mrs Schultz winner and Mrs Feick consolation. Guests include J Rogers from Bloomfield. Week seedentake and Miss Hazel Longwell visit. Mrs Campbell found unconscious but revived. condition critical with heart trouble. Miss Hazel Haverstock Edna Lumn and Mable Grear from Auburn visit Garrett Wednesday.
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Drinkwater
Wisconsin
James Connors
Paris
Tenn
Ernest Brown
H. S. Carroll
New York
Newark
Thomas Eppert
Indianapolis
George Gilchrist
E. Rogers
Seattle
T. H. Caffrey
Ireland
Mrs. Caffrey
Geo. Hetenhouser
Anna Malloy
Lee Street
J. S. Patterson
Julia Thoman
Patterson
Walsh Street
F. N. Shultz
F. Feick
Pee K E. J. Rogers
Bloomfield
Heek Seedentake
Kendallville
Miss‘ Hazel
Haverstock
Edna Lumn
Mable Grear
Auburn
Garrett
Andrews News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Happenings
Ost. S. M. Min nich visited his daughter Florence McNown in Battle Creek. Mrs. A. L. Thompson traveled to Winthrop to see her ill sister. Augusta Wendel received a kitchen shower as she nears marriage to Ernest Williams. Mrs. S. E. Summerland is ill with lumbago. A local member traveled to Huntington to see the aero plane fight. Debris: Endicotts returned from Russiaville after a week with their son. Dewitt Weeks plans to move to the Robert Hart farm next week. Mark Stevens will open a box ball alley with confectionery and lunches. Nonna Weeks visited Monument City area last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Williams
Wendel
S. E. Summerland
Huntington
J. W. Endicott
Russiaville
Avilla News Highlights Community Moves and Local Events
Mrs. Eunice Schaffer returns to Coldwater Michigan. Ernest Jones family moves to South Main Street. Mrs. Allen Wysong ill at East Auburn Street. Denitch flat residents begin housekeeping. Evangelical Sunday school classes hold a meeting at Miss Fern Dolan’s home. Families visit Fort Wayne and South Bend for gatherings and medical matters. Mumps case reported at Avilla High School. street fair attendance noted. baked goods sale by Evangelical church alliance at Crothers & Downend market. Local social visits, hospital stays, and school activities feature in Avilla notes.
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Avilla
Ind
Eunice Schaffer
Coldwater
Mich
Ernest Jones
Valentine
South Main Street
Allen Wysong
East Auburn Street
Toe Deuitch
Denitch
Denitch & Ueber
Evangelical Sunday School
Fern Dolan
S. K. Randall
Mary Wheeler
Edna Randall
A. E. Thomas
Fort Wayne
Leona Williams
Hudson
Kenneth
Miss Ardly
Wolf Lake
South Bend
J. L. Henry
Ligonier
Amy Whetzel
Avilla High School
Edna Trulove
Shelby
Ohio
M. D. Stanley
Hicksville
Garrett
Joseph Hudson
Fostoria
Thomas
Henry Lawson
Sarah Isabell
Etta
Syracuse
Alliance of the Evangelical Church
Crothers & Downend
Glenn Stewart
M. E. Church
M. E.church
Great par gain offer teased in weekly issue
Readers are urged not to miss the great par gain offer on page 7 of this issue. The note highlights a hummer deal and positions it as a key reading incentive for subscribers.
Diphtheria Scare Ends as Defiance Schools Reopen
Defiance Ohio reports no new diphtheria cases in public schools after a precautionary closure last Thursday noon. No deaths recorded. total city cases under fifteen, with only some children previously in school affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Ohio
Board of Health
Chile
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Grey Eagle
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Ossian News
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