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April 23, 1907
The death of Miss Iva Stout occurred last night at her home in Jefferson
township, after an illness of six months from tuberculosis. Her age was 19
years, 2 months and 9 days. She was the daughter of Solomon Stout and wife,
and had lived in this county all of her life, where she held a large circle
of friends
who grieve that a life in a flower of youth must be so cut down. The funeral
will be held Saturday at 11 o'clock, with services at the Winamac Christian
church and interment on the hill.
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Ethel , the two years old daughter of Barney Stiles, died Monday, at the
home of James Clements and wife southwest of town several miles, who had
been caring for it, its mother being dead. It died from convulsions
resulting from malarial congestion. The funeral was Tuesday, services at Oak
Grove by Rev. W.C. Belcher being followed by interment here.
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Mrs. Samuel Imler of Indian Creek died Tuesday, after a long illness from
stomach, which had been quite severe for three weeks. Her age was 45 years,
and she was well known over the southern part of the county.
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One marriage license this week: to Harry Biedman and Olive Baughman. They
were married Sunday at the home of the bride by Rev. J.B. Dunkleberger. The
groom is a Fulton County harness maker.
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Hanged to a Door Hinge. Chris Hintz of Beaver township takes His Own Life as
the Finale of Carousal.
As stated, Chris Hintz was all right when away from liquor, and as the quiet
and honorable farmer his relatives and friends will of course prefer to
remember him. He himself was his worst enemy. He age was 73 years, 6 months
and 9 days. He leaves widow, several children, brothers and sisters and
other friends who respected him for what good there was in him. The funeral
was on Tuesday. It was not held from the Lutheran Church in Beaver, nor was
the burial in the cemetery there. Services were held at the Francesville
cemetery, by Rev. Gale of the White Post Lutheran church followed by
interment in the Francesville cemetery.
May 30, 1907
Mrs. Martha Knapp of Thornhope died yesterday morning at the home of her
son, Charles and daughter Alice with whom she lived (illegible) caused
death. She was the widow of Nelson Knapp who has been dead 28 years. She
leaves two children besides those with whom she lived-Mrs. Alma Bartling of
Winamac and Ralph Knapp of Michigan. The funeral is to be held Satruday
forenoon, with services at the house at Thornhope, to be followed by
interment in the Gross Cemetery east of Winamac.
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W.W. Shellhart and Mrs. Amy Little were married Saturday afternoon, by Rev.
J. Herron Miller, at his rooms in the Frain, in the presence of a small
company of relatives and friends. The groom is a Pan Handle employee, and
the bride is the eldest daughter of H.G. Hendry and wife living five miles
up the
river. The pair have the best wishes of numerous admiring friends. They will
shortly be housekeeping in a cozy cottage on Hathaway Street.
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The marriage of two of Winamac's most popular young people is booked for
Saturday evening. The "victims" are Charles Johnson and Miss May Hoch. The
groom is well known plumber, and the bride is the eldest daughter of George
Hoch living on a farm a mile south of town. After the ceremony, which will
be performed by Rev. J.H. Miller at his rooms, the party will begin
housekeeping in West Pearl Street cottage already prepared for their
occupancy. The Democrat heartily joins their numerous friends in advance
congratulations.
June 06, 1907
Miss Nellie Dyer and Elmer Jones were married yesterday noon at the home of
the bride's mother, Mrs. Carrie Griffin, at Medaryville. The bride is better
known by her step-father's name, Griffin, and is popular as one of the
county's school teachers. Mr. Jones is in the bakery business at
Francesville, where
they will live. He worked in Winamac for a time. Following is a list of
those present at this wedding:
From Michigan City: Mrs. A.M. Hurst, Mrs. O.W. Vandercar and baby, Miss
Jessie Hurst and Miss Margaret Harper; From Winamac-J.W. Rearick and wife,
M.A. Dilts and wife, Rev. A.S. Warriner and wife and little daughter Agnes
Mrs. Paul Burkey and little son Nevin, Arlu and Arden Rearick, Russell and
Clara Dilts; From Star City-J.E. Jones and wife and daughter Carrie, from
Logansport-Mrs. Charley
Hutchison; From Medaryville (rest of article missing)
submitted by Renaee Marotte