Victim of Enemies Hunterton Man Waylaid in Attack
Adam Shinkle files information before the grand jury alleging he was waylaid by Fred Rudig Charles Young and two unknown men on the way home from Andrews. A rough fight leaves Rudig and Young claiming they were shot. Neighbors say the attack was planned for nine months and an investigation is under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Adam Shinkle
Grand
Fred Rudig
Charles Young
Andrews
William Diffenbach
Rudig
Young
Shinkle
Firebug Torch Sets Richmond Livery Barn Ablaze
The John A. Logan livery barn burned yesterday in an incendiary fire. Twenty horses perished, several vehicles lost, and property damage reached about 15000 dollars with some insurance. A prior blaze a week earlier caused 2500 dollars damage. lynching risk hovered as authorities investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond, Ltd
John A. Logan
Logan
Adams Express Company
Miss Reba O Hara Returns Home After Kidnap Attempt
Kokomo Indiana reported Miss Reba O Hara twenty year old who was said kidnapped last Friday returned to her home with torn clothes and disheveled hair. She said two strangers threatened to blind her with acid and forced a journey by train before abandoning her near the city edge. She is described as mentally disturbed from a prior June assault at Rushton and is now confined to bed under nervous prostration while denying she knew Mrs Beatty.
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Kokomo
Ind
Reba O'Hara
Nora Beatty
Miss O'Hara
Old Settlers
Goldsmith
Rushton, Sr
Miss O’hara
Rushton
Mrs. Beatty
T. O. Bryant
Elisha Bryant
Telephone lines merged in Indiana consolidation
Hartford City Indiana September 10 The Indiana Telephone company of this city and the United Telephone company of Bluffton two large independent telephone firms in the state have consolidated. The merge unites long standing rivals into a single network across northern Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
Indiana Telephone Company
United Telephone Company
Bluffton
Com
United Telephone Company Formed Across Oil Fields
A merger creates a United Telephone Company with 2,500 subscribers and 300000 dollars capital. The system spans Marion Montpelier Bluffton Huntington Portland Geneva and 517 miles of toll lines forming a regional communications network.
Reid Sues Judge Martin and Voris for 25000 Damages
Alexander Reid sues Judge W H Martin and Col A C Voris in Bedford Indiana for 25000 claiming mismanagement of an estate caused him to lose a large sum. The case was heard by Special Judge Edwards but no decision was reached after a lengthy trial. Martin later became circuit judge and Voris led Citizens Bank as president.
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Bedford
Ind
Alexander Reid
W. H. Martin
Col. A. C. Voris
Edwards
Mitchell
Judge Martin
Colonel Voris
Citizens’ Bank
Annulment Suit Over Fraudulent Marriage Led by Florence Thompson
Florence Thompson of Muncie sues to annul her 1900 marriage to Charles Collins alleging fraud he hid a wife and children and used an assumed name at the ceremony. Thompson, then living in White Plains Missouri, married as Patrick O Briant and later separated when his legal wife resurfaced.
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Muncie
Snad
Florence Thompson
Charles Collins
Collins
White Plains
Patrick O'Briant
Stranger’s sorrowful trek ends with sister’s death
Jacob Steinbrenner, who traveled from Marion to Bluffton after conflict with Governor Chapman, reunited with his sister Mrs. Casper Richler near Huntington just as she died of heart disease minutes after his arrival. He has no home and was sent to the county infirmary. he served in the Twenty first Indiana infantry and the First Indiana cavalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
Jacob Steinbrenner
Marion
Chapman
Casper Richler
Williams County
Ohio
Fred Richler
Huntington
Steinbrenner
Twenty-first Indiana Infantry
First Indiana Cavalry
Bluffton Schools Keep Doors Shut Over Smallpox Fear
Bluffton Indiana school board extends closures for two more weeks to curb smallpox spread amid public dissatisfaction though no new cases have been reported.
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Bluffton Ind
Consul Stowe Arrives in New York From Bremen and Southampton
James G. Stowe United States consul at Cape Town South Africa arrived in New York aboard the Koenigin Luise from Bremen and Southampton. Passengers on the same ship include Rev Dr C Tiffany Baron Wrangel Hamilton W Mabie and Victor F Lawson of Chicago.
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New York
James G. Stowe
United States
Cape Town
South Africa
Koenigin Luiz
Bremen
Southampton
Dr. C., C. Tiffany
Baron Wrangel
Hamilton W. Mabie
Victor F. Lawson
Chicago
Faik Pasha Escapes From Constantinople
Vice Admiral Faik Pasha chief of the general staff of the admiralty has fled Constantinople aboard a British steamer bound for Malta. His memorial denouncing navy mismanagement prompted the escape and his property has been declared forfeited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Faik Pasha
General Staff of
The
Admiralty
Malta
Brother of Natal railway manager in Scotland on leave
W Littlejohn of Poplar street learns his brother P Littlejohn is in Scotland on leave from South Africa. P Littlejohn, district manager of the Natal government railway, served through the Ladysmith siege and was captured at Dundee after the Battle of Colenso hill.
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W. Littlejohn
Poplar Street
P. Littlejohn
Scotland
South Africa
Mr. Littlejohn
Natal
Ladysmith
Dundee
Zaland Hill
Cough Remedy Promoted By Local Advertiser
An advertisement urges starting cough medicine now and to seek Ayer's Cherry Pectoral if meeting a doctor. It quotes a Providence reader credited to E. B. Davis praising the remedy for recovery. Product details mention J. C. Averco of Lowell, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
E. B. Davis
Providence
J.C. Averco
Lowell
Mass
Wheat and Corn Trade Tracks Government Report
Chicago markets opened steady with mixed activity as wheat and corn priced for anticipated government data. December wheat eased after opening, while December corn fell then firmed. oats and provisions moved narrowly. Nearby prices show varied shifts across grains with steady diary and livestock quotes.
New York Markets Quiet as Wheat and Corn Fall on Cables
New York on September 10 reports flour receipts 2,363 bbls and state western sales 4,700 packages. Wheat receipts 6,950 bushels with strong cash prices and October at 7 16 5c. Corn receipts 52,000 bushels and 65,000 sold with bearish cables and higher northwest temps. Oats steady at 38 7c. Butter and eggs mixed, lard quiet, sugar steady, coffee dull with No 7 Rio at 59 16c.
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N. W
New York
North
Pennsylvania
Rio
Chicago Livestock Prices and Receipts Report
Chicago livestock market notes cattle receipts at 8000 with Texans and westerns. prices steady to higher for prime steers and varied for others. Hogs receipts 19000 with futures expectations. market about steady with tops near 6.95 and bulk sales around 6.30 to 6.75.
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Chicago
Texas
Butter Cheese And Eggs Trade Report From Chicago
Butter steady at 14 1914c for creameries and 13 17% for dairies. Cheese steady with twins at 934 10c, young Americas 1014 1034c, dairies 103c. Eggs steady at 14144 15c. Markets observed in Chicago on September 10.
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Chicago
Young Americas
Fort Wayne Markets Flour Prices Sept 11
Fort Wayne Fort Wayne markets report price ranges for flour spring wheat at 3.75 to 4.00 per barrel winter flour 3.50 to 3.75 Graham 1.75 per cwt buckwheat 2.60 per cwt corn meal bolted 1.25 to 1.40 per cwt
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City
Fort Wayne
Ind
Graham
Johnny Appleseed appears in Fort Wayne police court
A large police court session in Fort Wayne features Johnny Appleseed’s return after ten days. He is fined ten dollars with suspended sentence and warned to leave town. paraphrased threats of return if he stays. Also reported are a demented man held on vagrancy, a stray horse and wagon found, and a theft report about a light jacket recovered.
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Johnny Appleseed
Fort Wayne
Johnny
Niver
John Herrold
Coling
Hernan Shuman
William Hitchcock
William
Swinney Park
West Main Street
Wallpaper Bargains at L. C. Hull’s on Calhoun Street
Cheap wallpaper advertised at L. C. Hull's store located at 80 Calhoun Street. The notice promotes low prices to attract buyers.
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L. C. Hull's
Calhoun St
PITY THE POOR BOY AND CALF FEEDING TALES
The Minneapolis Tribune humorously recalls farm youth teaching a calf to drink. It describes the calm, patient method to guide the calf’s head, tail, and milk pail, noting the need for sang froid and steady handling by the farmer’s son. It warns against overreaction and women observers, jokes about calf feeding, and cites the agricultural department Bulletins.
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Pren Monstory
Britt Tribune
Liv
Temestead
Agricultural Department
Minneapolis Tribune
Calves in Orchards and Secure Tying Methods
A historical note explains that young animals may be hitched to orchard trees if a crate or a tieding device is used to support them. The device is hinged at one corner to open at the opposite side, detailing a method for securing calves or other young stock in fruit groves.
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Aun
Protection for Trees and Farm Efficiency Signals
The text describes a tree protector to prevent rope winding and calf injury, plus notes a Pennsylvania legislative victory for farmers against oreo interests. It also discusses milk handling in clean dairies, poor pasture impact on milk, and feeding cows green food when pasture runs short.
Bishop Alerding Attends Cincinnati Provincial Sessions
Bishop Alerding travels to Cincinnati to take part in the sessions of the bishops for the province of Cincinnati.
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Alerding
Cincinnati
Province of
Women's Christian Temperance Union Convention Set in Hoagland
The Women's Christian Temperance Union of Allen County announces its annual convention to be held September 19 and 20 at the Hoagland M. E. church. The program features devotional periods, addresses by Mrs. E McIntosh and Rev. Murray, a silver medal contest, reports from local unions, and officers’ election. An admission is charged for the Thursday evening session. Schlatter, Orange Cook, Lloyd Hello peter and Wilkie Gillette of Fort Wayne are listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance? Union of
Allen Country
M. E
Hoagland
Emrick
E. McIntosh
J. W. Burns
Shoemaker
Oe Ag
Murray
Miller
Schlatter
Orange Cook
Lloyd Hellopeter
Wilkie Gillette
Fort Wayne
A Charming Party Honors Miss Barkley at Cedarville Home
A crowd of young people gathered last Saturday at John Shuler’s Cedarville area home to honor Miss Etta Barkley of Hoagland. Music and games followed by a luncheon, with guests including Miss Barkley and several Hollopeters, Pichons, and related local residents.
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John Shuler
Cedarville
Ind
Etta Barkley
Hoagland
Leah Shuler
Stella Hollopeter
Clara Krinn
Jennie Cook
Amanda Hollopeter
Myrtle Hollopeter
Elizabeth Leichner
Minnie Soule
Jennie Pichon
Grace Hollopeter
Messrs
Claude Pichon
Leonard Moss
George Murphy
Charlie Pichon
Clarence Stevick
Alvin
Fort Wayne and Southwestern Traction Proposes New City Route
The Fort Wayne and Southwestern Traction company petitioned the board of works for a new right-of-way through Fort Wayne. The plan includes Taylor street to Pearl and Harrison, and a shift via Nelson and Berry to reach the St. Marys river bank, then Main to Broadway to Pearl and the present terminal. Abandoned streets not used within one year would relinquish rights. General Manager Nelson presented. QO. E. Fleming opposed entry via the proposed route.
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Fort Wayne and Southwestern Traction Company
Board of Works
City
Taylor Street
Fairfield Avenue
Fulton Street
Pearl
Pearl Street
Harrison
Nelson
Nelson Street
Berry
St. Mary’s River Bank
Southwestern
QO. E. Fleming
Laubach Crowe Wedding Set for Tomorrow Morning
Miss Blanche Wright Laubach daughter of the late Dr Laubach will wed John Maxwell Crowe of Chicago tomorrow at 10 o clock at 127 East Washington street Rev D W Moffat D D pastor of the First Presbyterian church will officiate Miss Lula Laubach will be maid of honor with bridesmaids Miss Elizabeth Wright of Allentown Pa Miss Jennie Coe of Dayton Ohio and Miss Jennie Harper of this city
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Blanche Wright Laubach
Dr. Laubach
John Maxwell Crowe
Chicago
East
Washington Street
D. W. Moffat
First Presbyterian Church
Lula Laubach
Elizabeth Wright
Allentown
Jennie Coe
Dayton
Ohio
Jennie Harper
Special attractions at Angola Fair daily lineup
Readers are invited to enjoy daily special attractions at the Angola Fair as events rotate. The schedule highlights ongoing entertainment and activities designed for all ages, with varying showcases each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angola Fair
Alwat
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Richmond
Indiana
Consul Stowe
Yolge
Minneapolis
Duluth
Ocal
NEW York Markets
Chicago Livestock
MR. J. Appleseed
Grace Once More
Wayne
News of the Police
Hagenfelt
Creight
Nue
N.Y. Tribune
State Grange
Oreo
Reval
Opera
J. L. Sievert
Calhoun Street
W. W. Daniels
University of Wisconsin
Department of Chemistry
Madison, Wis
Messrs. F. A. Baker & Con
Evansville, Wis
B. P. Ss
W. W Dantels
F. M. Smith & Co
San St
W.C. T.U. Annual Convention
Carpenter
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