Homecoming of Salem Trustee Ends in Oregon Tie
Monroe F Wright, trustee of Salem township, was found in a mining camp near Granite Oregon under a fictitious name. He was brought back to Angola by Newton W Gilbert who went to Oregon after him. Wright was released on bail of one thousand dollars with Frank E Jackson as surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe F. Wright
Salem Township
Monroe
Steuben County
Granite
Grant County
Oregon
Angola
Newton W. Gilbert
Gilbert
Mr. Wright
Wright
Hoosterdam
Angela
The
EAGLE
Salém
Frank KE. Jackson
Damage Suit Compromised in Wabash Railroad Case
Mary A. Chappell versus Wabash Railroad settled last Friday by agreement. The railroad agreed to pay the plaintiff 1500 dollars and all costs on this and another ongoing supreme court case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Chappell
Wabash Railroad
The
Wabash
Supreme Court
Hamilton Doctors Fined for Birth Reporting Lapses
Dr. O. H. Gibbs and Dr. J. Cameron of Hamilton were fined 81.00 and costs in Justice Torley’s court at Angola for failing to report births to the county board of health. Gibbs paid the fine totaling 20.40 with trimmings. Cameron appealed to the circuit court, likely not heard until next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Gibbs
J. Cameron
Hamilton
Justice Torley
Angola
County Board of Health
Dr. Gibbs
Dr. Cameron
Circuit Court
Cow stealing case links Zach Pannebaker to trial suspect
Zach Pannebaker of the south of town testified before the Bryan grand jury in a cow theft case. A cow stolen from John Grime last summer was recovered by Pannebaker who traced it to Pioneer where it had been sold, pointing to Merritt Tillotson, jailed in Bryan awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zach Pannebaker
Bryan
Ohio
John Grime
Pannebaker
Pioneer
Merritt Tillotson
Tillotson
Women’s Christian Temperance Union seeks curfew ordinance
A committee from the local Women’s Christian Temperance Union appeared before the town board Monday evening and petitioned for a curfew ordinance requiring all persons under sixteen to be off the streets after nine. The board laid the matter over for consideration to the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Bennett Charged With Perjury In Branch County Case
A Branch county Michigan man named Bennett faced perjury charges after investigators learned he had about 43000 dollars in mortgages unreported on his taxable property. Arrested near Morenci during travel from Toledo, he posted 2000 bail and a hearing was set for Friday before Justice George B White in Coldwater. Attorney John Yeagley will defend him.
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Branch County
Mich
Bennett
Toledo
Card
Morenci
George B. White
Coldwater
John ( Yeagley
Desirable Job Attracts Two Angola Republicans
Peter Zimmer and Henry Killinger of Angola are among the latest to yield to friends and consent to become candidates for the Republican nomination for recorder.
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Peter Zimmer
Henry Killinger
Angola
Republicans Elect Delegates at Township Caucus
Delegates and alternates chosen at the republican township caucus include J.G. Yeagley and F.C. Dewey for the senatorial convention Birge Follett and Robert Clark for the judicial convention Elmer Follett for the representative convention and J. P. Albright as a wind delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.G. Yeagley
F.C. Dewey
Birge Follett
Robert Clark
Elmer Follett
Wind J. P. Albright
Railroad survey sparks county debate over Toledo to Chicago line
Surveyors roam the county on a proposed Toledo to Chicago railroad route passing Metz and Angola. Some residents expect real progress while others deem the move a bluff to pressure negotiations with the Lake Shore company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Chicago
Metz
Angola
Lake Shore Company
Stole a drove of hogs led to Coldwater arrest
A Michigan farmer reported eighteen hogs stolen by a man named Wilson who hired two youths to aid in driving them to Coldwater and to sell them. The farmer noticed the loss in time and Wilson was jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Branch County
Mich
Coldwater
Commencement Week Activities Announced
Next week will feature closing exercises drawing public attention. On Sunday Rev W E Frost will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at the Evangelical church. Tuesday evening the opera house hosts the promotion exercises followed by Thursday commencement at the opera house. Friday evening Rev P M Holp of Angola will deliver the class address, then alumni banquet at the opera house. The class comprises fourteen graduates, five boys and nine girls. Prof Dudley expresses pride in the group.
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W. EB. Frost
Evangelical Church
Opera House
P.M. Holp
Angola
Chiss
Dudley
Sunday School Convention At Nevada Mills This May
The Steuben County Sunday School Association convenes its annual convention at Nevada Mills on Thursday May 30 and Friday June 1. All county Sunday school workers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steuben County
The Tie That Binds
County clerk grants marriage permits to Aten Wiggins and Laura E. Ewers George T. Broderick and Eska Perkins Ralph Slock and Elsie McCurdy in a local ceremony anticipated for soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schneider
Aten Wiggins
Laura E. Ewers
George T. Broderick
Eska Perkins
Ralph Slock
Elsie McCurdy
Missing North Manchester physician Dr T A Laveasten
Sensation grips North Manchester as prominent physician Dr T A Laveasten vanishes along with his diplomas and personal effects. The case also involves the disappearance of the wife of a wealthy local businessman, heightening alarm and speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Laveasten
North Manchester
Where Are the Boys in Michigan Cement Factories
A. W. Goodwin and Frank Myers report driving through southern Michigan yesterday and noting an unusually large number of old, gray haired men working in the cement factories. The boys are all in the cement factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. Goodwin
Frank Myers
Michigan
Nelds
Maccabees Censured by Catholic Church in U S
Fort Wayne report from Archbishop Martinelli Apostolic delegate says the Knights of the Maccabees have been placed under ban by the Catholic church. The ruling emphasizes secrecy and conflicts with church discipline, ordering Catholics to withdraw from the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Martinelli
Order of the Knights of the Maccabees
United States
Charley Ward Says He Will Stay in House Dispute
Charley Ward remains in possession of the house against Lyman Hart who disputes the eviction. Hart contends no written lease exists and Ward claims a verbal contract allowed him to remain until next fall. Neighbors offered aid to protect Ward’s claimed rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Hart
Charley Ward
Charley
Mr. Hart
Wolfe Family Reunion Set for June 2 at Samuel Wolfe Home
The Wolfe family will hold a reunion at the residence of Samuel A. Wolfe east of town on Saturday, June 2. A large turnout is anticipated due to the many family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe
Samuel A. Wolfe
Hillsdale County Seeks Prohibition Reforms
The Anti-Saloon League of Hillsdale County Michigan held a two day session at the county seat last week to plan restoring prohibition of liquor traffic. Hillsdale County swung from years of prohibition to license and wide open, and now looks for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Saloon League
Hillsdale County
Mich
Branch County Saloons, Brewery Meet Warmer Weather Demand
Branch County Michigan reports twenty licensed saloons and one brewery likely to meet thirst as weather warms. License fees total over ten thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branch County
Michigan
Coldwater Passes Chickens Ordinance Restricting Hens
Coldwater council approved an ordinance restricting kept hens with penalties up to fifty dollars in fines or thirty days imprisonment or both for letting fowls scratch in neighbors gardens. The measure targets farm birds and aims to curb garden damage and noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coldwater Council
Maxwell v Town of Angola Court Decision Over Obstructed Crossing
In circuit court the town of Angola won the case against Sam Maxwell who sought damages for injuries from stumbling over a stake placed for a new crossing. Testimony showed Maxwell admitted knowledge of the obstruction and carelessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Maxwell
Angola
Maxwell
Litchfield Michigan Votes to Open Two Salons in Town
In the temperance town of Litchfield Michigan the community plans a year of change with two drink saloons opening. The move marks a notable shift from its longtime anti alcohol stance as opposed to local norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield
Michigan
Neeley and Thompson jailed over Havana postal frauds
Ed Thompson of Indianapolis, late Havana postmaster, is jailed there amid new postal fraud developments. Chas F Neeley of Muncie was arrested last week. A Fremont observer notes both men were likely born in Ohio.
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Ed.Thompson
Indianapolis
Havana
Cuba
Chas. F. W. Neeley
Muncie
Fremont
Ohio
Fishers of Men Captured After Night on Like Wawagee
Rev Howard Steininger among several men taken aboard a vessel off Kosciuses counts on Saturday night. The group carried a 225 foot net which they attempted to cast away but the pursuing officers recovered it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Steininger
Wawagee
Kosciuses
Afttcera
South Bend Clerk Caught in Stamp Drawer Tapping
Abert Weaver, a South Bend post office clerk, admitted to tapping the stamp clerk’s cash drawer at busy times. He was finally caught and will serve time with Uncle Siam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abert Weaver
South Bend Postofficea
Siam
They Have Peculiar Notions In Religious Obedience
The state board of health struggles with the Amish in LaGrange county over burial permits. In Adams county they refused to swear to tax assessments and faced heavy fines. Officials say their religious beliefs influence voting in line with bishop instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
LaGrange
Adams County
Accident near Metz leaves family injured in buggy crash
While Mes Barr and his granddaughter drove near Mets on Tuesday a frightened horse bolted, throwing them from the buggy. Mrs Barr suffered a double arm fracture and other serious injuries in the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
Barr
Grand-Daughter
Mets
Catm
Mrs. Barr
Town Hires Marshal Refuses School Keys Incident
The town board met Friday to qualify new marshal Prank Chambers. He initially refused the keys to the school building, citing a conflicting view of duties. The board cited an ordinance making him janitor and threatened a salary cut if duties were not performed. Chambers later accepted the keys and order was restored.
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Prank Chambers
Chabers
Chambers
Steuben County School Children Enumerated for Year
The enumeration of children of school age in Steuben county for the present year shows the number of youngsters eligible for schooling. The list details counts by district and reflects the community's educational planning and enrollment figures for the year.
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Steuben
Disputed Geneva Claim Involving Hypnotist Frank Steed
A Geneva dispute states at 7 4 percent that hypnotist Frank Steed was present, induced a Linn key to unlock and depart, then vanished and has not been seen since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Frank Steed
A Magnificent Empire and the Overland Rain Rail
A noted fact about the Burlington line planned from St. Louis to Puget Sound via Billings 2400 miles long runs through lands acquired by the United States at the Louisiana Purchase. Napoleon sold the territory for about 24 cents an acre, not foreseeing the vast empire it would yield to the nation.
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Burlington
St. Louis
Puget Sound
Billings
Montana
United States
Louisiana Purchase
Tsch
Napoleon Bonaparte
Belands
France
England
D H Dygert Weds Lillian Dolly in San Francisco
The May 3 San Francisco Examiner reports D H Dygert and Miss Lillian Dolly, cousin of Oregon Governor Geer, married Monday at 301 Polk Street. Ceremony by Mrs. St Shepherd follows spiritualist rites, with a rose and fern decorated parlor, cream organdie gown, and a wedding supper. They depart for a wedding tour and will live on Guerrero Street upon return, then host a city hall reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Examiner
D. H. Dyvert
John ¥. Little
Polk Street
J Db. Dygert
Lillian Dolly
Geer
Oregon
Popular Young Writer Jack Londen Highlighted in Overhind May
In Overhind Monthly May an illustrated portrait and sketch of Jack Londen are featured. The article notes his rapid rise after early works like The Man on the Trail and The White Silence. London, driven by financial pressures, left college for the Klondike in 1897 and produced tales of harsh northern life that earned critical acclaim. The collection The Sup of the Wolf is issued in book form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Londen
the Overland
Jack London
London
Klondike
Chilcuot Pass
Talk About Band Concerts Series in Summer Towns
Many towns with bands arrange evening concerts during the summer months and attract large crowds. There has been some talk of arranging with our band to give several concerts, and it is hoped this may be done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pto
Doctor recalls previous office as he checks old rooms
The report states Dr Dunkel recently went upstairs and tried the door of the former office he occupied, then realized he had moved several weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkel
Ative
Lost cash at the Pagar Office Notice
A case of money gone missing at the local Pagar Office with a chance for the owner to reclaim by visiting the office and paying for the notice to identify the property and claim it.
Hoosier Schoolmaster Whitlips Dies After Illness
James Suillman Whitlips known as aeus Phillips of Egeleston's Hoosier schoolmaster died after a long illness. Born in Pane 1821 in Switzerland county near Vevay, he spent his days in the same county. Renowned for a remarkable early talent in spelling, he became a noted figure in the Hoosier schoolmaster era. He disliked having his picture taken and refused until a few years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Suillman Whitlips
Aeus Phillips
Egerleston
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