Hoffman Tells of Murders From Herrin Massacre
Howard Hoffman of 621 Webster Street Huntington died after injuries in Herrin Illinois last week. A Chicago newspaper excerpt recounts his account of brutal killings by nonunion workers and his plea to protect fellow wounded hospital mates. Funeral services set for 2:30 Thursday with American Legion burial at St Peter's Reformed cemetery.
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Howard Hoffman
Herrin
Ill
Huntington
Webster Street
R. B. Meckstroth
American Legion
St. ‘Peter’s Reformed Cemetery
Iers
Chicago
Hoffman
Harward Hoffman
Indiana
Fourth of July Two Big Base Ball Games at Oak Grove Park
Roanoke hosts a double header on Tuesday afternoon July 4 at Oak Grove Park featuring the Fort Wayne Colored Giants. First game at 1 o clock, second shortly after. Picnics allowed with swings tables water and parking. Admission for both games 50 cents. children 25 cents. tax included. Celebrate in Roanoke for a cheap family day.
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Oak Grove Park
Roanoke
Fort Wayne Colored Giants
Miss Loutzenhiser Departs Philadelphia Bound Visit
Miss Sarah Loutzenhiser left for Philadelphia on Thursday after an extended visit with her mother Mrs. Ellen Loutzenhiser and other relatives in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Loutzenhiser
Philadelphia
Ellen Loutzenhiser
Opening Week Brings Breakthrough At Grove Park NAB
In the opening week at Grove Park NAB, Brother Oak shows promise as a future standout. The event marks a pivotal moment for B OAK and one other local figure as plans unfold.
Death of Daniel Fusselman at Roanoke area
Daniel Fusselman aged seventy four died Wednesday at 8 am at his home two miles south of Roanoke in Jackson township from paralysis. He was born April 19 1848 in Trumbull County Ohio and had lived in Indiana since youth. Surviving are his widow four daughters Hattie Jones Dunedin Florida Minnie Fusselman at home Etta Stoffel Huntington Margaret Larkins Brewster Florida two sons Asa and James Fort Wayne a brother Benjamin Fusselman Philadelphia two sisters Lila Sharp Seattle Washington and Mrs John Sharp Roanoke and two grandchildren Final rites will be held later in Tableran cemetery on Indiana Route.
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Daniel ‘Fusselman
Roanoke
Jackson Township
Trumbull County
Ohio
Indiana
Hattie Jones
Dunedin
Fla
Minnie Fusselman
Etta Stoffel
Huntington
Margaret Larkins
Brewster, Flas
Asa
James
Fort Wayne
Benjamin Fusselman
Philadelphia
Lila Sharp
Seattle
Wash
John Sharp
Latur
Tableran
Intington Road
Ye Olde Tyme Concerte at M E Church Tonight
Old folks concert and entertainment program at the M E Church features Ye Syphony Quartette and a cast including Susan Anne Mcferren Drusilla Anne Shatzer Abigail Smith. The event showcases “When You and I Were Were Young Maggie” and “Larboard Watch” with audience guidance and olde tyme visuals.
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M. E. Church
Susan Anne McFerren
Drusilla
Anne Shatzer
Abigail Smith
Indiana Auctioneers Hold Biggest Convention Ever in Indianapolis
The annual convention of the Auctioneers of Indiana will meet at the Severin Hotel in Indianapolis on Monday July 3. A notable program includes remarks by Mayor Shenk Governor McCray and Col. Fred L. Perdue along with talks by Prof. Patterson and Prof. Hill. Two special talks by Rev. Thornton and Col. Madden will discuss organization and the auction business future. The free program is open to all auctioneers connected with the trade.
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Auctioneers of
Indiana
Severin
Indianapolis
Shenk
McCray
Ralston
Charles Patterson
Indiana Farmers Association
Hary G. Hill
College of Music and Fine Arts of
Fred L. Perdue
D. J. Thornton
A. G. Madden
Auctioneers Association of Indiana
Company Introduction and Reputational Overview
A concise overview of the company highlighting its core business, mission, and value proposition. The text notes key products or services, target customers, and competitive differentiators. It describes leadership focus and potential benefits for partners and clients.
Brock Family Reunion Brings 85 Members Together
The tenth Brock reunion met at Samuel Bentz home on Main Street Sunday with 85 attendees. From California and Marion were among those present. Marshall Brock named president and Samuel Bentz secretary for the next year. The next gathering will be at Marshall Brock’s Marion home. Mrs John Castle of Monroeville visited with her daughter Mrs Jacob Berry.
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Brock
Samuel Bentz
North Main Street
Rawini Elsworth
California
Marshall Brock
Marion
John Castle
Monroeville
Jacob” Berry
Druggists and Barbers Triumph in Twilight Baseball
The Druggists and Barbers edged the Hardware men 16 to 1 in a twilight game on the new grounds. Hollis Robbins and John Nussdorfer pitched for the Druggists Barbers, while Feighner Elgie Young starred for the Hardware men. Dewey Garretson hit Roanoke’s first home run of the season, earning prizes totaling 10 dollars and more, and the game featured strong hitting and costly errors as Fort Wayne beat Roanoke 11 to 6 with Reeves Landrigan assisting on defense.
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Hollis Robbins
John Nussdorfer
Brea ‘Feighner
Elgie , Young
Dewey Garretson
Zent Bros
State Bank
Cj Pharmacy
Roanoke
Fort Wayne Boys
United Brethren Church Announces Summer Sunday School Series
The Sunday school led by N. L. Highlands meets at 9 15 with a new quarter of self teaching lessons on prophets. Worship at 10 30 features Good ness to His People and at 7 30 The End of the Prophet. The basement offers a cool worship space and an invitation is extended to all to attend. pastor G F Byrer invites the community to join.
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United
Brethren
N. L. ‘Highlands
G. F. Byrer
Methodist church invites all to Sunday services and leagues
The Friendly Heart church invites the public to Sunday School at 9 30 Worship at 10 30 League reports from the District Convention at 5 PM Evening worship at 7 30 and a prayer meeting at 7 30 Thursday The Olde Folkes Concert Friday at eight The Minsel Sunday School Superintendent Emery Gillespie E L Pres and Pastor C Emery Smith announce services at Weasley and Mon Son chapels Rev H P Young pastor.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Church of the Friendly Heart
Jesus
James Minsel
Emery D. Gillespie
E. L. Pres
C. Emery Smith
Weasley Chapel
Monson Chapel
H. P. Young
Keyser Hatfield Marriage Ties Huntington Families
Floyd Hatfield son of C N and Mrs Hatfield wed Chloe Keyser daughter of Wm Keyser at the bride’s home on Saturday June 24. The couple are well regarded locally and well wishes accompany the announcement. The item notes social visits and a discussion about electric light service.
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The
Electric Company
Harding Calls Conference to End Nationwide Strike
President Harding and his cabinet decide on a joint conference of coal miners and operators to meet in Washington with federal supervision to settle the three month strike. John L. Lewis and top officials will attend along with key labor and industry leaders from Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois and Indiana.
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Washington
Harding
Ita
Grip
J . Harding
John L. Lewin
United Mine Workers of America
Davis
Hoover
Pennsylvaniia
Ohio
Ilinoise
Indiana
Ndings
Offic
Dewey Garretson Hits First Home Run on Local Diamond
Roadoke star Dewey Garretson connected for the first home run on the local diamond during Sunday’s game. He won prizes including ten dollars from Zent Brother, four dollars from Farmers State Bank, a 1.50 bat from D and CG Pharmacy, and a free share from Ira Fuhrman barber shop.
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Dewey Garretson
Zent Brother
Farmers State Bank
D & CG Pharmacy
Ira Fuhrman
Independence Day Observance Affects Store Hours
Stores close all day Tuesday July 4 to observe the holiday but will open Monday night for last minute Fourth supplies. Miss Margaret Estner spent the weekend at her Monroeville home. Harvest season uses about 200 million pounds of binder twine for U.S. small grain crops. Mr and Mrs Emery Gillespie hosted dinner with Ellen Loutzenhiser Cecil Peacock and family Albert Loutzenhiser Bernetta Loutzenhiser and Sarah Loutzenhiser.
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Margaret Estner
Monroeville
United States
Emery Gillespie
Ellen Loutzenhiser
Cecil Peacock
Helen
Harold
Albert Loutzenhiser
Bernetta
Sarah Loutzenhiser
Opening Week at Zent Brothers 8 Oak Grove Park
Local notice highlights the opening week event at Zent Brothers 8 Oak Grove Park near Future. Details remain sparse in the OCR text but marks the start of planned activities and community use.
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Old Town
ZENT
Oak ‘Grove Park
Daniel Fusselman
Drusilla Anne Shatzer
Samantha Ann Austam
Daisy Daffodil
Hepzibah
Lyste
Auld Lange Syne
Nellie Gray
Musicke
YE Parson Smythe
Azariah Neuhard
Asaac Corntassel
Bartholomew Kitt
Mehitabel
Daphne Minsel
Patrick Maloney
Shatzer
Sarah Shyface Dennis
Maggie
Melicent
Kitt
Angelena Dewdrop Neuhard
Maria Aramantha Eddingfield
Keturah
Kale
Barbara Allen
N. B
Melodius
Hallelujah
Dennis
ISAAC CORNTASSEL FAUSZ _JABEZ
Jehu McFerren
Roxanna Melodius
Angelina Dewdrop Neuhard
Dorcas Deliverance
Spencer
Job
Dennis Yeaithful
Houser
Sarah Shyface
Sarah
Spenser
Glorianna June Smith
Mehitabel Daphne Minsel Melicent Seeknofurther Kitt
Maria Aramantha' Eddingfield
Spencer Sarah Shyface Dennis Melissa Prudence Fausz
Parson Smythe
Shatzer Isaac Corntassel
Fausz Jabez
Theophilus Everyday Crabbs
Joshua Jonas Minsel
Ichabod Spencer
Wythe
Melissa Prudence Faust
Auctioneers Convention
Mickie
BASE
Garretson
Home Run
Gilman
Reeves and Landrigan
Fort. Wayne
Greiser
Miller
Bolinger
Ernest Welch
Orval Zion
Elkhart
John Zion
Mishwanka
Harley Zion
Bert Caley
Port Wayne
Bert Crismore
Dallas Crismore
Uniondale
Harry Wilson
United States Department of Agriculture
Diana
Dewey
Oak Grove ‘Park
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