Thirtieth Indiana Veteran Regiment Reunion Concludes
The twenty-ninth annual reunion of the Thirtieth Indiana Veteran Regiment Association closes at Lagrange with about ninety members present, fourteen fewer than last year. Memorial services for fourteen comrades who died in the past year were held at the opera house, conducted by Rev. Trusedale and G. E. Gardiner, followed by a campfire program. Participants recounted army life through remarks by N. N. Boydston, Allen Preston, John Caton, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
D. C. Trusedale
G. W. Hissong
Samuel Shepardson
R. M. Waddell
S M. Hench
Fort Wayne
J. N. Ohlwine
Cromwell
Ind
J. M. Webber
Leroy A. Foster
Rose Crowl
E. D. Messimore
Boydston
Wilbur
N. N. Boydston
Allen Preston
John Caton
E. D
Sharpless Out of Case in Isley Defense
Auburn Indiana September 3 reports say railroad orders will not assist in Grover Ensley’s defense for the killing of Fireman McLeod. Attorney W W Sharpless of Garrett has retired and Ensley hired J E Pomeroy to defend. Sharpless then sued for divorce to divide property for his defense but Ensley dismissed it. Locomotive Firemen and Engineers members will not actively aid Ensley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
Grover Isley
Garrett
McLeod
W. W. Sharpless
Case
Ensley
J. E. Pomeroy
Cay
Sharpless
Andrews News Roundup Moves and Visits Across Indiana
John Kahl becomes deputy to Postmaster Snowden in Andrews as D A Taylor and W O Taylor return from Kansas. The column lists numerous local visits, travel to Kokomo Indianapolis Fort Wayne Huntington Elwood Belden and other small-town connections, plus a ball game score of 15 to 5 and family moves to Lincolnville and southern Indiana.
Horse Thief Nabbed After Five Mile Highway Chase
In Hartford City Indiana on September 2 a horse thief giving the name Arthur Abshire but believed Archie Clues of Montpelier was captured after a five mile pursuit. Sheriff Townsend and deputy Charles Lenon overtook him in an automobile and he resisted before being subdued. The horse belonged to his aunt Minnie Abshire who reported the theft to Mayor Sweigart. The horse trotted on the road at top speed drawing attention as officers closed in. The animal may die from overexertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
Arthur Abshire
Archie Clues
Montpelier
Townsend
Charles’ Lenon
Abshire
Minnie Abshire
Sweigart
Disagreement in Circuit Court over Sunday Moving Picture Show
In Auburn on August 31 the church and opponents failed to convict Charles Copeland over his Sunday moving picture show. George Snyder’s affidavit against West Seventh street theater manager collapsed as the jury, exhausted after an all night session, reported they could not agree in the first showcase tried in the circuit court.
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Auburn
Charles Copeland
George Snyder
West Seventh Street
Community Notes From Monroeville Area Residents
Local column records visits and guests across Monroeville and nearby towns. Families from Jackson Michigan Alliance Ohio Kendallville Lima and Fort Wayne are noted with visits reunions and new postings including a pioneer talk by E F Friedline and a large Jones family gathering with sixty two descendants.
Two Skilling Brothers Look Nearly Alike in Garrett
Garrett Indiana August 31 two men pictured resemble each other closely though nine years apart in age. James R Skilling 72 of Garrett and B and O railway veteran is the elder, Dr M J Skilling 63 a Philadelphia physician born at Sedan Dekalb county.
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Garrett, Ind
James R ‘Skilling
Garrett
the Sentinel
Tiffin, O
Chicago
M. J. Skilling
Philadelphia
Dekalb County
Sedan
Mr. Skilling
Garrett Mr. Skilling
Garrett’s historian James R Skilling A Garret pioneer and railroad foreman
The elder brother James R Skilling born near Ashland Ohio came with his parents to Dekalb County Indiana and later moved to Philadelphia before settling in Garrett. He served as Garrett’s first village marshal and rose to railroad foreman and supervisor roles before injuries led to retirement. Now Garrett’s celebrated historian, he prepares a local history with wide memory and detailed recollections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett
James R
Ashland
Michael Skilling
Dekalb County
Ind
Philadelphia
Cramp’s
Skilling
FF. H. Sembone
Reuben Lantz
Frank M. Kircher
Obe Wright
Isaac Moore
John Mitchell
B. & O. Company
Chicago
Antwerp News Roundup of Visits and Local Games
Antwerp Ohio reports on visits from Fort Wayne and Payne residents, and a Lima priest guest. A local horse speed contest near the livery barn ends with Sessler ahead. soon a Paulding track showdown is planned. The Reds beat the Paulding Greys 3 to 5 as Antwerp crowds react.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Dick Sessler
Harry Carr
Paulding
Fair Grounds
Paulding Greys
Reds
Antwerp
Gertrude Banks
Misa Vere Hudson
C. A. Bissell
Ossian Plans Second Bank in Town
Ossian Indiana moves to form a new bank as efforts begin to subscribe stock. Already eighteen thousand dollars in stock is subscribed toward a target of twenty five thousand dollars. An active organizer said failure to reach the goal could halt the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossian
Ind
The
New. Bank
Walters reunion and town notes from Harlan Indiana
The Harlan Walters reunion gathered at the Lutheran church basement. Locals report Miss Virginia Lily returning from Baltimore after two months visiting relatives, with Mrs. Eliza Grubb planning to stay in Maryland for the winter. Roy Miller recovered from appendicitis at Lutheran hospital, and Sheriff Reichelderfer now owns the old drug store post office building moved to a new site. J. H. Zimmerman & Co. plan a coal scale upgrade, while Miss Lola Reichelderfer accepted a music and drawing post at Fowler High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan, Ind
Walters
D. D. Boston
E. C. Reichelderfer
Elmer Zeis
D. Swartz
Jacob Amstutz
Virginia Lily
Baltimore
Lily
Eliza Grubb
F. K. Cosgrove
Hood’s
J. H. Zimmerman & Co
J. D. Cummins
Ripley
Cincinnati
Lola Reichelderfer
Fowler
Ind
Physical Training for Girls Added at Local High School
Huntington August 31 reports the school board commended for installing manual training and domestic science courses. A new subject of equal importance will be taught in the coming term, expanding the curriculum beyond existing programs for girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Tegular
Baker shoots self to avoid arrest in larceny case
Garrett Indiana August 28 John Wesley Baker a Baltimore & Ohio conductor and assistant night yardmaster fled from Sheriff Thomas after a warrant for larceny. He fired at his head as officers closed in. the bullet grazed his forehead and did not penetrate the brain. He is under physician care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett
Ind
John Wesley Baker
Baker
Bond
Baltimore & Ohio
Thomas
Hole Torn in His Abdomen
Bluffton news reports Elmer Moser seventeen year old near Vera Cruz seriously injured when a bolt on a gasoline engine struck his right groin tearing a two inch square hole in the abdomen. Bowel unharmed and recovery expected after stitches and home confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs. Severin
Cook
McClain
Garrett News Roundup of Local Visit Travels
Garrett Indiana residents report a string of visits and returns. G C Scott and family came back from Syracuse and Goshen after a ten day trip. Several locals including Leon Gingery Frank Fouch and Edith Reems return from visits to nearby towns and states.
Convoy News Highlights Local Social and Visits
Convoy notes Aug 29 list residents and visitors from Van Wert Fort Wayne West Unity and Akron. Ray Fife attends state fair in Columbus while Elsie May visits family. Elizabeth Hart born to Mr and Mrs Hart Freck. Multiple calls and trips to Ada Van Wert Winona Lake Canton and Canton areas noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convoy
Ray Fife
Columbus
Will Imler
Dixon, O
Elsie May
Fort Wayne
Abs
John Hart
A. Mollenkopf
van Wert
Allan Meads
Mary Mollenkopf
Ray Stephenson
Florence Jones
West Unity
Emmett Etter
Emanuel
Arthur Friedly
Middlepoint
C. E. Leathers
George de Hays
Hart Freck
Elizabeth
Arthur Denig
Ada
Flossie Hall
Allan Stephenson
Winona Lake
Marian Mentzer
Mias Auth Mentzer
Akron
Ruth
Reynolds
Canton
Marathon Race Planned From Fort Wayne To Huntington
Huntington August 30 Paul Peterson of the Olympia candy works contemplates a twenty five mile marathon race from Fort Wayne to Huntington. The winner earns a trip to the 1914 Olympiad in Athens Greece with Peterson covering expenses and promising a visit to Cirigo his native town. Only amateurs may compete ensuring a more even field.
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Huntington
Paul Peterson
Olympia Candy Works
Fort Wayne
Athens
Peterson
Greece
Cirigo
Onion Celebration Ends in Fight in Goshen
Marshal Hummel of Nappanee was badly beaten by Jack Weaver and his two sons Leonard and Cleo Weaver after a day of celebrating with beer. Hummel attempted to restore order and fired at Jack, hitting him in the calf. Jack was hospitalized while Cleo remained in the town jail and Leonard fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Marshal Hummel
Nappanee
Jack Weaver
Leonard
Cleo
Syracuse
Blosser
Bremen
Weaver
Ccalaboose
Leonard Weaver
Garrett News Notes From Aug 31 Social Visits
Mrs Earl Alley and daughter left for Long Beach California for two months. Mr and Mrs John Blain returned to Chicago after visiting in Garrett. Miss Mary Jensimer of Avilla spent Thursday here. Mrs Fred Maybush left for a two week visit in Elkhart. Mrs Ernie Spealer of Los Angeles is visiting the Johnsons. Fd Castul returned to Fort Wayne after a visit here. Miss Genevieve McMann of Washington DC visiting Baodden family. Peter Behler and Chris Behler families returned from Cold Springs Hamilton outing. Raymond Behler came back from Michigan with Kingsbury family. Robert Burns of Fort Wayne visiting. Mrs J Hathaway and Ethel visited Fort Wayne. Bernice Rowley goes to Battle Creek Michigan for two weeks. Hale Beyers goes to Chicago for musical work. Charles Noonan and Will Dedrick headed West. Miss Lillian Bemis returns to Toledo after visit with Goge aunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroeville
Ind
Chas. Sheehan
Jackson
Mich
Henry Smith
John Bowers
Alliance
Ohio
Jacob Bowers
Dixon
J. W. Edwards
Winona Lake
Ira Dillon
Kendallville
E. E. Campbell
Dan Currant
Chas. Lovelace
Fort Wayne
Chas
Erick
F. D. Walters
Manitou Beach
Lulu Sprague
Lima
John Sprague
Donna
Zelma Wright
Springfield
L. H. Pillers
Citizens’ Band
Archie Campbell
Chicago
Illinois Central Depot
Fred Davis
Vivian
M. Rowan
Wm. Rhodes
Burton Walters
Fisher Bros. Paper Co
Geo. Martin
T. S. Jones
J. W. Jones
H.S. Jones
Chas. Hellipeter
E. FE. Friedline
Monroe Township
Thomas
Susanna Jones
County
Jones
May
Pauline
Rebecca Sheehan
Willie
Nettie
Maude
Daniel Sheehan
Rose Sheehan
Simmers
Bertha
Carl
Gladys
Elsie
Jennie
Helen
Clifford
Bernice
Earl
John L. Sheehan
Mabel
Irwin
Richard
Rebecca
Mary
Russell
Ruth
Nola
Rose
Ivan Sheehan
Chas. Wybourn
William
Robert
Albert Jones
Valma
Lloyd
Elizabeth
Erman
Elbert
Kenneth
Earl,Norris
Litchfield
Shaffer
Garrett
Earl Alley
Long Beach
Cal
John Blain
Mary Jensimer
Avilla
Fred Maybush
Elkhart
Ernie Spealer
Los Angeles
D. Johnson
Fd Castul
Garett
Jenevieve McMann
Washington, D. C
Baodden
Peter Behler
Chris Behler
Cold Springs
Hamilton
Raymond Behler
Michigan
Myr
Charles Noonan
Will Dedrick
Lillian Bemis
Toledo
George Goge
Ossian Social News Aims and Visits Across Town
Ossian Indiana items note Mrs Roscoa Foland and child returning home from Noblesville, Laura Kreigh off to Fort Wayne for Hope Hospital nursing course. Local visits include Miss Nondes Culbertson hosting Philathea girls and Miss Mary Swerer visiting from Denver. Several residents ill or traveling, with a Pythian Sisters picnic at Mrs W C Reed’s home and extended family trips to Ohio and Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossian
Ind
Roscoa Foland
Noblesville
Felix Summers
Mill Street
Laura Kreigh
Fort Wayne
Hope Hospital
Nuurses’ Training School
Nondes Culbertson
Philathea
South Jefferson Street
Mary Swerer
Denver
Colo
Inez Gorrell
J. W. Metts
W. H. Rupright
Samuel Kreigh
Everett
Kan
G. W. Rupright
Pythian Sister’s Lodge
Uniondale
W. C. Reed
Oak, Harbor
Freemont
Ohio
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Ices
MR. Sharpless
Grover Ensley
Garrett Slayer
Andrews News
Hammond
William Sundermann
Nora Ferris
Arthur Fults
May Durham
Tim Tearney
Bertha Fox
Esther
Martha Ivy
Hazel Cramer
Ruth Bechtold
Belden
Charles Vickrey
Lincolnville
C. E. Endicott
Kokomo
Clarence Stalling
Marion
A. Lull
Kansas
Herman
Floyd Hart
Andrews
M.H. Ross
Chester Stouder
Indianapolis
Leafy
Ivy Harrel
J. W. Try
Fulton
James R. Skilling
Gar
Hicksville
Uhis
King and
Lee Streets
Frank Dildine
J. P. Shaffer
State Board of Control
Frank Reed
F. J. Thompson
al Goshorn
Roy Fell
Alf Jacobs
M. P. Jacobs
Bruce Tucker
Ontario
Canada
George Lymbach
George Jr
Delphos
Hertle
Theodore Snyder
N. D. Webster
Chauncey
Thomas Powers
Hickaville
Orley Stenger
Woodburn
Oliver Lathimer
Payne
Jesse Cummings
Harry Reed
William Brown
Adam Reeb
Francis Schlattery
Chryst
Reeb
Carr
Alphus Gant
Marcelle
Ed Cave
Edith Humphrey
Elizabeth’ Cavey
Mice
Faulding Bentley
Will
Harlan News
Vera Cruz
Garrett News
G. C. Scott
Leon Gingery
Frank Fouch
Augusta
Edith Reems
A. W. Brown
S. Houser
Ralph Bretz
Tacoma
Wash
Ed Kimes
L. G. Cole
Decatur
James Whitledge
Columbia City
Q. Stoner
Francis McCurdy
Defiance
A. C. King
Benton Harbor
Dr. King
J. E. Cogley
Chicago Junction
George Haverstock
Johnson City
Jll
F. H. Mountz
Helmar
Dr. Klingler
South Whitley
Convoy News
Marshall Hummell
Ossian News
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