Defiance Hosts Lutheran Convention in Ohio
Annual fall session of the Northern Conference of the Evangelical Lutheran district synod of Ohio opens at Zion's English Lutheran Church. Rev. H C TerVehn conducts the preparatory service and Rev. R E M Enger of Toledo gives the sermon. Delegates arrive for business sessions and officer elections.
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Northern Conference
Tefland
Ohio
Evangelical Lutheran District Synod of Ohio
Zion
H.C. TerVehn
Barberton
R. EF. M
General Council
J. 8. Herold
Mansfield
Lesa
Fireman Killed by 22 050 Volt Current in Cary Ill
In Cary Illinois an unidentified man was electrocuted when he touched a live wire delivering 22 050 volts. The victim, later identified as Eric Engineers Ray Ferris, was connected to the Illinois Steel plant project. Initial transmission errors delayed confirmation and details remained scarce.
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Thintington
Ind
Andrew Thineau
Ice
Cary
Ward
Duncan
Ilinois
Reptocé
V. N. Ferris
Eric Engineers
Ray Ferris
Harvest Home Dinner At Pierceton Draws Large Crowd
The annual harvest home dinner in Pierceton drew broad attendance with 500 plus dinner tickets sold. Locals and nearby residents contributed baskets, and the improvised school building served as the dining hall. Supper was equally well attended, with lavish tables at each meal.
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Pierceton
Piereston
Missing Indiana teens from Martford City high school
Wartford City Indiana October 17 Harry 19 and June 14 sons of Thomas Kegorreis of Jackson township are missing since Friday. Both students at Martford City high school disappeared after leaving school Friday afternoon. Parents’ efforts failed. Father suspects Newcastle job search at an automobile factory.
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Wartford City
Ind
Harry
June
Thomas Kegorreis
Jackson Township
Martford City High School
Newcastle
Elder Elkhart figure George T. Barney dies at 89
Elkhart Indiana October 17 George T Barney 89 years old veteran of the Mexican War charter member of the Incal lodge of Elks one of the oldest Masons in the state and the county bar's oldest active representative at retirement died of pneumonia at his residence 214 North Second street Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o clock He was the oldest Elk in the world and among Elkharts oldest citizens.
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Elkhart
Ind
George T. Barney
Incal Lodge of Elks
Elkhart County
North Second Street
Barney
Boulevard lighting work begins in Kendallville
In Kendallville Indiana workmen started foundation construction for the boulevard lighting system. The wire cable has arrived and with remaining articles needed to complete the installation, preparations are in place for the final setup before the system goes into operation.
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Kendallville
Ind
Old People's Day Observed at Warkle M E Church
In Warkle Indiana on October 17 the M E church held Old People's Day with seventy one attendees aged over fifty. The eldest, Jesse Crites, was eighty seven and received a large typed Bible from Frank J. Harvey after an impressive address. The church was decorated with autumn leaves and fruits to honor the golden age.
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Warkle
Ind
M. E
Jesse Crites
Frank J. Harvey
Hound In Columbia City Put Down for Hydrophobia
In Columbia City Indiana on October 16 a valued hound owned by Wesley Slessman developed hydrophobia symptoms since last Saturday and was killed by local health authorities. The terse notice notes the dog's illness and disposal by the local health department.
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Columbia City
Ind
Wesley
Slessman
Eetile
Valuable Lost Goods Recovered from River Bottom
Walter Stone, 12, of Elkhart Indiana, retrieved hundreds of lodge pins and gold coins from the St Joseph river near the Elkhart avenue bridge. The haul echoes a prior eight year old robbery at T W Woodard loan offices with related lost gems and diamonds.
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Elkhart
Ind
Walter Stone
St. Joseph
Elkhart Avenue
T. W. Woodard
Hoy
New Blue River Methodist Church Opens With $4900 Raised
Columbia City reports the Blue River Methodist church five miles north opened for services yesterday with Rev. B. Hello peter leading. He raised 4900 for the church fund, making the project self supporting. The new edifice, built on the site of the old church, features concrete foundation, rock-faced blocks, white veneer, Bangor slate roof, fine art glass, light oak pews, and Colt acetylene lighting and heating.
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Columbia City
Blue River
Colt
Shooting in North Manchester injures man and leads to arrest
Melray Blickensall was shot and wounded by Charles Price in North Manchester Indiana on Wednesday afternoon. Price was arrested and jailed in Wabash. Blickensall is hurt but not in a serious condition after a barber shop confrontation following a dispute over slanderous stories about his wife.
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Manchester
Ind
Melray Blickensall
Charles Price
Price
Wabash County
Wabash
Blickenstaff
Trice
Noah Naber
North Manchester
Blickenst
Andrews poised for town election fight in Huntington
Huntington Ind October 16 reports say November 7 town election excitement rises as Republicans plan a ticket next Wednesday and Democrats vote the following night. Several offices have candidates including a potential council replacement for Daniel Young and William Wire. E. H. Carson garners support for town marshal with past night watch duties noted for thwarting a post office burglary. Carson also eyed for treasurer, while allies push him to stay guardian of the law. A three week campaign is expected to enliven Dallas township capital with further developments anticipated.
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Huntington
Ind
Andrews
Daniel Young
William Wire
E. H. Carson
North Webster rises from ashes with rebuilt business area
Warsaw Indiana dispatch reports that four months after a devastating fire in North Webster the business district has rebuilt rapidly. Most new structures are completed and occupied, with the final building due for use within two weeks.
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Warsaw
Ind
North Webster
Little Victim Dies in Indiana Tragedy
A seven year old girl named Mary Madeline, daughter of Ethan and wife, from North Columbia, Indiana, died in a local incident. Police report limited details as investigations continue.
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Columbia’ Oun Ind
Mary Madeline
Ethan Hean
North
Antwerp Man Tries New Auburn Car in Town Crowd
Turkey Miller of Payne drives a brand new Auburn 30 touring car through Antwerp Ohio with no excitement. Local plans include a Theatorium on South Main street for future theatrical shows and concerts.
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Antwerp
Ohio
Miller
Payne, O
W. R. Cromley
Cleveland Street
Ray Stainfield
Wauseon
Alala McGuire
Paulding
Theatorium
Ruth Carr
Pied
Beatrice Melbourne Parrett
Lamine
N.G. Osborn
Toledo
Victor Waite
St. Vincent’s Hospital
John Foster
Dominion of Canada
Straus Bros
Pell Meadow
Jessie Kramer
Charles Brchard
Spokane
Wash
First Presbyterian Church
Ab. Dunderman
al Lindermuth
James
Wolcottville
Ind
Ova B. Mears
San Francisco
Cal
G. W. Mears
Or. A. Adcock
Little Daugher
Jenette
New Haven Residents Share Sunday Visits Across Counties
Long list of local families and friends visiting relatives Saturday and Sunday across New Haven Indiana, Fort Wayne, Marion, and area towns. Notable items include typhoid recovery for Willard Repp, property sale by Sam Peters, the plan for an automobile factory, and community gatherings such as the Rattenberg club event.
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al Smith
Rattenberg Club
Howard Weikart
Fort Wayne
Will Schnelker
Dorothy
Mary Louise
Amelia Vieland
Fort Wavyne
Herman Helmick
Sioux City
Henry C. Helmick
Charles Helmick
R. J. Blackwell
Roy Timbrook
Carl Prodi
Naomi Brudi
Emma Rpadenbaugh
H. Graves
Antwerp
Stephen Reed
Lucinda Dennis
Clara Ankenbruck
John Blaising
John Henry
Madalene
Rincon
New Mexico
Henry Blaising
New Haven
Hilda Ashley
Edna Nut
Homer Powell
M. M. Genolin
Indianapolis
Decatur
Maysville
Woodburn
Hoagland
Ind
Willard Repp
Eugene Whittaker
Nickel Plate Railway
George Talbert
South Whitley
R. W. White
Dr. Morris
Heagland
H. Hartman
George Moore
Frank Federspiel
John D. Lane
Convoy, O
Ira Lane
Henry Holtze
A. R. Schnitker
Enter Harper
L. C. Brudi
Naomi
Russel
Carl Brudi
Payne
Lucretia Green
Lees Hellworth
Herman Schreiker
John R. Hartzell
L. McNull
Tra Lane
Eugene White
Mystery at Decatur Bridge Sparks Citywide Speculation
In Decatur Indiana on October 12 residents discuss a suit of clothes found on Monroe street bridge with a note saying the writer plans to go to a better place. Night Officer Blazer found the clothing and the note hints at suicide. If no clue emerges, authorities may drag the river.
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Decatur. Ind
Monroe Street
High Bridge
Blazer
Monroe and Wabash Subsidy for Interurban Route Granted
In Decatur Indiana on October 12 Monroe and Wabash townships Adams county approved a 17500 subsidy to the Fort Wayne and Springfield railway to secure a right of way for a southern extension. Voters favored the subsidy in Monroe 345 to 278 and in Wabash 303 to 191, enabling a Portland to Richmond link toward Fort Wayne. Officials expect construction to start once formalities are settled.
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Decatur
Ind
Monroe
Wabash
Adams County
Fort Wayne
Springfield
Portland
Richmond
Hospital funding assured by Wabash board report
The Wabash hospital board met at city hall on Tuesday evening and issued an official report affirming the maintenance of the hospital is assured though the total amount has not yet been raised.
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Wabash
Ind
Kendallville Notes and Local Appointments Oct 13
Kendallville Indiana residents share a day of travel and visits. Geo Lang and family drove to Angola for the fair. Miss Richie Meyer visits at Wm Bates home near Helmar. Louis Kaiser returns from Lima Ohio with Mrs Williams. Various locals attend meetings, travels and social events including at Sturgis and Fort Wayne.
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New Haven
Ind
John Hyser
George
South Whitley
Dallas Treavy
Ruby
Fort Wayne
Louis Hyser
H. H. Grubb
Glenn
Marion
James Ross
McGill
Ohio
Edward Harper
Iva Birkhold
Etta Harper
George Linden
Katherine Becker
Toledo
C. P. Becker
O. A. Woolener
C. Lampke
Marie
John .Welling and
John Bernhardt
Joseph Denzel
William Dawkins
Sam Peters
Henry Snyder
Maysville
Whitley County
Norbert Schnelker
A. R. Schnitker
Emma
Fred
Joseph Harlor
John D. Milliman
St. Joe
George Tillock
Leona
Louisla
Conrad Buhr
Thurman
Frank Robbins
Palmyria
Mich
Paulding
John R. Hartzell
George F. Keller
Denver
Col
John G. Ashley
B. Dowling
Will Schnitker
John’ Rose
Vic Blaisnig
Ed. Becker
Denver, Co
KendaLlville
Geo. Lang
Angola
Richie Meyer
Wm. Bates
Helmar
Louis Kaiser
Lima
Williams
Harry Taylor
McCray
Lutheran Hospital
Mae Roe
Roe
John Neber
Gusta
Avilla
F. M. Sprankel
Goshen
Crawford Orndorff
Sturgis
Zoe Clayton
Butler
L. A. Weinstein
H. H. Macomber
Chicago
Lake and Gulf Deep Waterways
Kimmell
G. M. Shaffer
James Wright
Maine
D. E. Franklin
Garrett
Warvey Cushing
Jackson
The
Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church
Wm. Beckbarger
Mott Street
Wm. Burch
Elkhart
Lula Guthria
Corunna
Schumann
Hubert M. Cable
George Kihm
George Kemmison
Bellefontaine
Schumann House
Kenneth Deems
Indianapolis
Geo. Kihmy
Roy Law
Nebraska
J. Powell
Ligonier
Rev. H. Wilson
Auburn
J. Moontooth
South Main Street
A. Lambright
Points East
J. Nelson
Thurlow Shaffer
Oklahoma
W. D. Carver
Wm. Crawford
Sarah Montooth
Lillian Rinebolt
Richmond Street
Ferne Frory
Dayton
Wm. Bough
Eva
W. M. Mooreman
H. L. James
Roshen
Waterloo
Kendallville Reds
C. A. Gardner
Morton Street
Odessey
Geaugne
East Williams Street
Bert Baughman
Chas. Tryer
Henry Redger
Clyde
Lagrange
Epworth League
Mary Buda
M. B. Westphal
Florence Bowman
John Frahm
Helen Piggott
Wawaka
Josie Vetter
Hast Street
Maggie Hollis
Joe Becker
Archy Campbell
Chas. Lee
F. J. Pierce
Rome City
J. C. Fetter
Campbell & Fetter’ Bank
Bertha
Louise Kaiser
Fort. Wayne
Ossian Socials and Personal News Highlight Local Guests
David Craig remains gravely ill from nasal hemorrhages linked to nephritis with doctors hopeful after another attack. The Hoopengardner reunion drew guests from several cities at Wils Hoopengardner’s home with a notable dinner. Numerous locals and visitors were noted including Miss Cora Hood’s Pythian Sisters leadership, recent weddings, and travels of residents to Ravenna and Bluffton.
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Ossian
Ind
David Craig
Craig
Hoopengardner
Wils Hoopengardner
Sarah Webb
Wabash
I. Hood
Cora Hood
Indianapolis
Lizzie Johnston
D. A. Walmer
Bluffton
A. G. Johnston
Montpelier
James Johnston
Charles Jennings
Newton Davis
Ravenna
Ohio
Ashtabula
Ossian Colony
Myrtle Cook
Bloomington
Glen Hoover
Miss Hoover
Hazel Wagner
Christy Burns
Mr. Daugherty
The
Pythian Sisters
Louisa Hood
Floyd Krewson
Warren
Emma Chenowith
Floyd
J. S. Krewson
Casian
Charles Scattergood
Fort Wayne
J. W. Osborn
Joseph Soule
California
Mr. Soule
Jonesboro
Ark
Mayor Teaps Survives Tree Fall In Decatur
Decatur Ind Oct 13 Mayor Teaps narrowly escaped serious injury when he fell five or six feet from a high fruit tree while trimming. He landed in a forked limb and sustained a bruised hip but remained able to work, while sugar beet prospects grow as farmers and business leaders unite to push local industry.
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Decatur
Ind
Mayror Teaps
Seriou
Bleek
Union Township
Pleasant Mills
St. Mary's Township
Squire Stone
Funeral for Kendallville Woman Held After Paraly sis Death
Mrs. Sarah Baker 80 a longtime Kendallville resident died at her daughter Mrs Nancy Nott s home on Downing Street from paralysis after a period of frail health. Funeral services were conducted at 2 oclock this afternoon from the residence.
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Kendallville
Ind
Sarah Baker
Nancy Nott
Downing Street
Expend $18,000 sewer plan eyed by Kendallville council
Kendallville Indiana officials study a district sewer project costing 18000 dollars. The scheme covers all territory north of the Lake Shore railroad and east of State Street and the council plans a quick decision in the coming days.
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Kendallville
Ind
Lake Shore Railroad
State Street
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