Changes of seven years with brief notes on local firms
The Dobbs building has housed many ventures and notes shifts in ownership. Firms such as Goff & Son give way to B A Goff, Caswell & Son continues hardware, and Ackerman & Boor dissolve. J W Schaeffer buys Williod’s Exchange space and local shops trade hands through a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faring
Ackerman & Boor
Ackerman
Michigan
Ticksville
Ohio
Wee. Boor
Clante Doonglass
Joh
Sgerfer
Cameron
Williod
Exchange
J. W. Schaeffer
Milnes
Fort Dong
William Schumacher
EOD. Ackeraimid
ALC. NG
Auburn
Queensware
Itg
Wills
Chitin Michael
Chadwick & Dewey
Burdick & Mumiss
Dewey
Sone Cine
Tinw
Kaunas & Power
Chadwick
Anil
Chirlwick
Pleasant Lake
EAGLE
Enos Walter
Gee. N. Bivens
Me Blaine
Phivers
Mbps
Havers
Iikbart
Pearl Miers
Blaise
Kepter
Dirrinint
Mies
Isepher
Dirrint Peld
Bal Peeters
Te Lockwiyer & Bercanun
Teeters
Co Resturant Ue
Heehumyer & Berentn
Neeters Thad
Istand
Machina Nice
Tahoe
Crandall
Soutth Sith
Chas, Pifer
Iola Barnhart
May Phienhiart
Win
Republican Delegates Named by Fremont Township Caucus
Republicans of Fremont Township held a Tuesday afternoon caucus to select delegates for the county convention at Angola. A resolution allowed proxies to be recognized if cast by delegates present, and the following were chosen: Cy A. Chopin, Henry Pow Carey, Jordin Oliver, Schwetter Win, Bhickian Diane Seat, A. Gleason ACV, Adbright J.A. Sprague, Dewey W. Bricker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Township
Angola Damesa
Cy A. Chopin
Straw Henry Pow
Carey Jordin Oliver Schwetter
Win
Bhickian
Diane Seat
A. E. Gleason
Acv
Adbright
J.A. Sprague
Me. Dewey
W. 1
Bricker
Election Inspectors Appointed for County Precincts
The board of county commissioners appointed election inspectors for multiple precincts including Fremont No 1 Frank Wades Seat, Pleasant No 2 Frank Thompsons, and other named locales. Names listed include K Miller Merriman Miller Jackson Morris Brown Steuben Addison Handing News Smathers and Watkins among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Salen
Nood
EL Cox
Nowd
Win
Greenativers Fremont
Frank
Literary Nines and Westward Reading in 1880s Press
A fragmented notice cites The Overkind Monthly from San Francisco and The Nation Magazine from Boston as leading literary resources. It praises Western content, literary quality, and originality, noting strong editorial management and competition among magazines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Nation
Boston
Che Poprbkir Winery
Shcoisa
Old Plaids Flade Young Maids- Asspinster's convertion
A peculiar pageant titled Old Plaids Flade Young Maids Asspinster's convertion lit the opera house on Tuesday. The odd program featured theatrical scenes and decorations, drawing curious crowds to a night of unusual entertainment at the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asspinster
Opera House
Puesday
LaGrange Sheriff Recovers Stolen Horses
Sheriff closes case after thieves steal two horses in County. One horse found in Ohio and shipped to Cleveland. the second located in Athena Michigan. The sheriff reports ongoing efforts to identify the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange
Ohie
Athena
Mich
Herod
Bad Place to Play at Depot Elevator
Report from a railroad depot notes Ross Michael and Clyde Michaels near danger as a wheat bin trapped a boy. A narrow escape occurred when wheat shifted and threatened smothering. The piece warns of railroad risks and urges parental supervision to stop children from riding moving cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Michael
Clyde Michaels
Ross
Twenty Years Ago in Steuben County Democratic Delegates
A historical note recalls the 19th century Steuben County Democratic state convention. Delegates included Dr G G McConnell Adviah Patterson Geo Adams and Hernan Freveay. Three of the first four were killed, Freveay survived as a delegate. County chair Geo FE Yous HK Frevigung PL Van Auken J AL Stroh Wn Chard and W K Sheller attended. Sanders Van Auken also visited the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steuben County
GG. We McConnell
Adviah Patterson
Geo
Adams
Hernan Freveay
Freveang
Stenber
Steubern
Geo. FE
Yous
HK. Frevgung
PL van Auken
J. AL. Stroh
Wn. Chard
W. K. Sheller
Sanders van Auken
Angola Herald
Sells-Forrepaugh Show Attended by Fort Wayne Guests
Attendees Masters, J. Westroth and A. Doster visited the Sells-FPorepaugh show at Fort Wayne. They met Aaron Holbrook in the show’s band who says he likes the show and sends regards to Iremonut friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coow. Masters
J. Westroth
A. Doster
Fort Warne
Aaron Holbrook
Iremonut
Dekalb Republicans Challenge Steuben County Delegates Call
Dekalb County Republicans contest the Steuben County chairman action calling for a joint convention to elect delegates. They allege the call was irregular and that Dekalb did not assent. Speculation grows on when the convention will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dekalb County
Steuben Counnty
Dekalb
Epworth League Convention Visit to Churubusco
Revd. A Sprague and wife and Miss A Carpenter traveled to Churubusco on Tuesday to attend an Epworth League convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
A Sprague
A. Carpenter
Churubusce
Epworth League
Another Old Soldier Gone
Joseph Beck an old soldier and longtime resident of Scott township died this morning at about sixty years of age after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Beck
Scott Township
Real Estate Transfers List Fragment
Real estate transfers show multiple parcels traded among individuals and entities. Priscilaustin to Nancy Ellen Dole, Angeli lot. Beidler to Frank Wilcox, Mhensant Loke lot. Perrier to Wilfans, Sigreke lot. Thirriet Gulte to Robert Borsyth. Rakestraw to Ora Tanivel. Hawi Mart to Mt. Pleasant lodge. Exther Mehain to Charles de Bortan. various locations include H40 W OK Anoka lat and other noted parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilaustin
Nancy Ellen Dole
Angeli Lot
Biaa
Marshall Lewis
EL Beider
Wellsamt
Luke Lot
W. OK
Beidler
Frank Wilcox
Mhensant Loke Lot
Win
Perrier Tahoe Wilfans
Sigreke Lot
ROG
Thirriet Gulte
Robert Borsyth
Hurd Iy Bestows
Clyate
Gan Strot
Prenon
Rakestraw Te Ora
Fell From a Horse Causes Injuries and Intervention
A rider named Lane Sartow’s daughter fell from a horse causing injuries to her daughter and her brother. Mr. Dahesh assisted, lifting her from the scene. A temporary dressing unit was set up by Himpheys and Dir Cl A. Meare, later moved to splintered location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane Sartow
Mir
Dahesh
Himphreys
Dir Cl A. Meare
Married by Telephone Links Indiana Lovers Across States
Miss Elizabeth Cline of Patoka married Robert Lockhart of Covington Tennessee in a long distance telephone ceremony. The brief event suggests phones speed marriages and may threaten shy bachelors, with a spinster able to secure a license and wed before the groom recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Elizabeth Cline
Patoka
Robert Lockhart
Covington
Tenn
Excursion to Lake Chautauqua Tickets Offered
A Lake State excursion from the southwestern route offers tickets to Chautauqua with return dates from all points west of Cleveland. Tickets are valid thirty days. For full details consult agents or write A A Osmdth G P & T A Cleveland Ohio for information and a copy of the Chautauqua book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake State
Oo Mieitigin Southern Railway
Chauthaqua
Found gray ware near Fremont hides horse with damaged foretop
A gray ware about one year old was found near Williaim Haris 50 wiles southeast of Fremont. The mare is described as in wood tested and will be well shove 209 pounds, foretop sheared close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williaim Haris
Fremont
Woodmen Boom at Fremont Camp Meetings
Fremont Modern Woodmen lodge members enjoy a strong summer boom with two or three new members being admitted at each meeting. The group highlights active social and fraternal growth in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Middle Road Warning Signs Erected at Wave and Voledo
Signs placed two squares east and west and one square north of the Wave Voledo intersection warn riders to keep off sidewalks. The town marshal vows to stop sidewalk cycling and warns offenders of consequences. The measure is seen as a step forward though it may raise local responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wave
Voledo
Marriage Notice for Jane Miller and Warren Siebert
Miss Jane Miller of Crooked Creek Virginia and Warren Siebert of Mount Eagle Pennsylvania wed at the home of Mrs. He Ee Jones in Piteton Virginia on June 16th. The ceremony followed local custom and united two families in a small Southeast national community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Ee Jones
Piteaton
Jane Miller
Crooked Crees
Vad
Warren AL Siebert
Mt. Ibewelt
Billy's Joke About Growing Methodist Horse
A runaway horse interrupted a church outing as Billy Will and Gilly McClue headed to the Latter Day Saints church east of town. The horse bolted two minutes down the road toward a Methodist church, halted after striking the buggy, and Billy quipped that the animal acted like a Methodist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilly McClue
Latter Day Saints
Billy
East End Home Upgrades Draw Local Builders
Isa Stith works on a tre mend and Caswell frames a new house roof nearly finished. Caswell plans a fine residence with whitewood siding oak trim and a furna ce heating system. Neighbors Charooon and others push building plans as more homes go up in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isa Stith
Cowrl
Caswell
Change in Barbers As Charley Sheets Takes New Role
A report notes Charley Sheets adopting a new nickname and position at Viter’s barber shop while Clyde Burieary shifts to Hillsdale to pursue a different opportunity. Lynn Caswell and Strada barber also advancing skills in painless whisker removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Sheets
Viter
Harlae
Chiarley
Dearniaas
Pleasant Watters Farm Hosts Annual Houseman Reunion
The Watters farm near York Township hosted the Houseman family reunion last Thursday in summerlike weather. Guests from Chicago and Michigan joined local kin for noon dinner, readings, music, and a strawberry cake luncheon. Next year on the second Thursday of June Mr and Mrs Enoch Davis will host the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wand
James Watters
Vena Davis
Millie Ierick
Chicago
Carl. Hosen
Wilbchile
Mich
Af Jackson
Arnin
Ghie
Hingis
Wii
Anne Henmiey
Watters
Enoch Davis
York
Mrs Isaac Loose Dies After Long Illness
A local obituary notes the passing of Mrs Isaac Loose after a lengthy illness. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 o clock, with the time and details announced in the community notice.
Fine Chance for a Vacation at Doohy Chautauqua Excursion
A fragmentary notice advertises a Doohy Chautauqua excursion to the Lake Chautauqua region from Michigan, promising reduced rates and thirty day stays. It touts cheap hotels and a potential free information pamphlet by S.J. Smith from Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Cheveland
Oiiu
Two Marriage Licenses Reported This Week
The notice records two marriage licenses issued this week: Willis Hyatt and Edith Bonner, and Elinainette Leeper with Edward Bonner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Hyea Dick
Edward Bonner
Elinainette Leeper
East Jamestown Social Notes and Family Visits
Mrs. Moses Fretz of Jackson Michigan plans to attend a reunion and visit sister Mrs. Jas Watters. The write up mentions neighbors and family gatherings with various names, trips to lakes, and local social visits throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Fretz
Jackson
Mich
Reunnion
Jas. Watters
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Jay Stroh
Charles Seltz
Geo. Sheets
J. C. Isenhower
Dr. Walmer
Geo. Crané
Frank Jackson
Tsure Eaavewuioxais Neer
S.A. Burdick
Murray
Miss Johnson
Nettie Aten
Quincy
Bertha Halteck
Maurice Wattters
Orland
Carpenter
Angola
Daugherty
Tres
Mars
Chas
Lake Chautauqua
Marrieu
East End
Houseman
York Township
Isaac Loose
Deine Donse
Hers Howe
York Covnship
East Jamestown News
Wes Cartwright
Me Vet Scalbery
Greg
Silver Lakes
Lake Uiee
Netonim
Sethuak
Ain
Exke
W. C. Cameron
Mrs. Camad
Bake
Ciameron
Mt and
Maw
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