Court and estate transfers headline local notes
The report lists probate court items and 19 real estate transfers for the week ending Aug 2 1902 from Kosciusko Abstract and Title Guaranty Co. plus notices of administrator appointment John C Beagle for Calvin Beagle and marriage licenses John Fifer with Florence Strain and John A Phelps with Mary A Blitz. Visitors arrive for a lodge event with 38 new members, banquet by Sandford Forler, and speeches by L W Rouse James McDonald Bayard Gray Daniel Storms Eugene Dana and others. The Elks gathering concludes with toastmaster J S Shield and remarks on membership growth to 62 total.
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Kosciusko Abstract and Title Guaranty Company
Grabner’s
Albion Cartwright Et
Alto
Sylvavius Parker
Ligonier
Degreea
Bayard Gray
Frankfort
Sandford Forler
White House
Lake City
Jjames
McDonald
Daniel E. Storms
Lafayette
Elks’ Lodge
Stookey
United Effort
Eugene
Dana
Niles
Mich
Order
Shield
New Lodge of Elks Chartered in City
This city witnessed the institution of a new Elks lodge last Thursday evening, drawing a large local membership. The ceremony marks a notable expansion of the organization in this Indiana region, with turnout reflecting strong community interest.
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The
Elka
Indiana
Death notices for Mrs. Caroline Borton and Miss Lizzie Allen
Mrs. Caroline Borton of Mentone died Friday morning at her son W L Stewart's home on Prospect Hill from a stroke at 85. Funeral held Sunday in Mentone. Miss Lizzie Allen of War Saw died Friday morning of malaria fever at about 21. She was an elocutionist and musician in Benton Harbor. funeral Sunday at 4 p.m. with Rev. Lockhart and Coffman officiating.
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Caroline Borton
Mentone
W.L. Stewart
Prospect Hill
Lizzie Allen
Jas. Allen
Warsaw
Unprecedented Warsaw Rainstorm Floods Streets and Buildings
A historic downpour hit Warsaw and area last Thursday afternoon, dumping about three and a half inches in one hour and a quarter. Streets flooded, basements and first floors filled, Winona park grounds and Lhotel basement severely damaged, auditorium waters several feet deep, and sewer damage reported across at least a dozen spots alongside wind damage to telephone lines and other structures.
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Warsaw
Winona Park
Lhotel
Local storm devastates corn and kills cow in town area
In many places a hailstorm reported by J. W. Hover devastated corn across several square miles. Hover owned 25 acres and expects no recovery. South of town, eight cattle belonging to W. E. Chenoweth were struck by lightning and killed. The community hopes such a storm will not return soon.
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J. W. Hover
Pomona Grange Holds Regular Meeting and Memorial
The Pomona Grange of Kosciusko county met at Monroe Grange hall near Sidney with fair attendance despite busy farm work. After routine forenoon business, members enjoyed a Pomona feast and an afternoon literary program. A memorial for Arthur E Idle was adopted and ordered published. The county Board of Education met with updates on school openings, institute plans, and township institutes.
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Pomona
Kosciusko County
Monroe Grange
Sidney
Arthur E. Idle
Tus Watsaw Union and Grange Bulletin
Arthur EK
Idle
Pomona Grange
Board of Education
County Board of Education
Worley
Sxeld
Winona Park
Masic
NEXT WEEK'S PROGRAM AT WINONA ASSEMBLY LECTURES AND ENTERTAINMENTS
A detailed schedule for Winona Assembly events from Monday to Saturday lists Bible Hours with speakers like Wharton and Dinsmore, illustrated lectures by Dinsmore, talks on faith and philosophy, recitals, lantern lectures by Frank T. Bullen, and a Bible conference prep day. Additional items mention a nominee for Fulton county bar and political notes on Judge Adair and Republican positions. The tone mirrors a local newspaper brief with multiple events and political commentary.
Democratic Hope Rises in Indiana Politics
The South Bend Times notes Democratic confidence in Indiana as attorney general candidate W E Stillwell forecasts upheaval this fall. Evansville’s Jom C Spencer is nominated for Congress against Hemenway, with party unity seen as boosting prospects. The piece recalls Fred Landis’s attack on J Pierpont Morgan and mentions Democratic judicial picks in Fulton and Marshall counties.
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W. E. Stillwell
Indiana
Jom C. Spencer
Evansville
Hemenway
Spencer
Eleventh
Fred Landis
J. Pierpont Morgan
United States Steel Company
Great Trust
South Bend
Times
Marshall
Fulton
TM Barry
Bernetha
Rochester
Plymouth
Gen Black at Winona lecture Lincoln life emphasized
Gen John C Black spoke on Abraham Lincoln at the Winona Assembly praising Lincoln from poverty to death. The talk covered his early struggles, the Lincoln-Douglas debates, and the enduring impact of his career. The lecture left a strong impression on listeners. A new pastor was installed at St John’s Lutheran and Emanuel’s in Scott township, Rev S D Myers taking duties after graduation from Chicago Lutheran seminary. The installation, led by Rev Luther Hogshead, featured preaching at both churches and a large evening service. A library proposition for Kosciusko County farmers offers Warsaw library access for an annual one dollar fee, with proceeds from subscriptions funds special farming books.
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John C. Black
iNngis
Winona Assembly
Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
Abraham Lincoln
Gen. Black
S. D. Myers
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Nappanee
Emanuel’s Lutheran Church
Scott Township
St. John’s Church
Luther Hogshead
Hickaville, O
Northern Conference
Chicago Synod
Mr. Hogshead
Emanuel
8. D. Myers
Chicago Butheran Seminary
A. H. Arbaugh
Syracuse
Beaton
Farmers of Kosciusko Co
Warsaw
Editorial Reflections on The Chicago American and Writers
The author discusses sensational journalism versus wholesome editorials, noting the Chicago American holds valuable diamonds of insight amid dirt. He recalls Dr. W A Whippy's passing, praises Col J B Maynard and Indiana leaders, and extols Longfellow as a source of consolation and literary guidance for readers.
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Chicago American
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John C. Beagle
Calvin Beagle
Ora Anglin & Dellot
Qmar F. Neff
Jefferson
RW Satcliff
John W Covert
Part
Farrison
Oumar F. Neff
John Estep
Sarai Minear Et al
Francis M Downing
Peter Ganshorn
Eliza Davis
Ita Baker
Omar F Niff
Adeen Angtin
Francs M Downing
Otto Minear
Ita
Claypool
Nathan B McConnall
Wao Smith
Blarkson
Isiah J Morris
Adam Miller
Wayne
Milton Woods
Alice Gronert
South Park
Odell Tuman
Alvin Robinson
Wayne To
Elijah Dinglemeyer
George B Lyon
Jackson
Syracuse Water Power Co
Henry Fryan
Wim H Weaver
Washington
Elmec J Noff
John M Smith
W H Morris
John Freekly
John F Logan
Pierceton
Joan Freekly
Margaret Logan
Adelia Brown
James Howard
Burket
David Jefferies
Omni
Freanklim
Charles Garrison
Jacob Fruit
Monroe
John Fifer
Florence Strain
John A. Phelps
Mary A. Blitz
NEW Lodge OF Elks
Monroe Township
Benjamin F. Shearer
Amos Pontius
Clay Township
Pontius
Union
D. Balliett
Wharton
D. D
Thomas HM. Dinsmore
M. Wharton
Thomas H. Dinsmore
George Jackson
John Knox
Tithers
H.m.wharton
D.D
Nannie Barbee
Woman's Club
Franky T. Bullen
Ing
H. M. Wharton
W.B. Slutz
Frank T. Bullen
John H. Vincent
Fulton County
Noble-Whitley
Judge Adair
Adair
Eircuit
Lina
Northern Securities Company
Republican Party
Trusta
United States
Decatur Democrat
Black
Winona
Mrv
Mrs. Chas
Tur Uionn
W. A. Whippy
Goshen
Elzhart County
Curel
Msc
State ‘Board ‘Oriculture
Dell
Col
Maynard
Henry W. Longfellow
Longfellow
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