tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72559091657041447102024-03-05T15:17:20.006-05:00 Steuben County Indiana: Through The YearsCarnegie Library of Steuben County Local History Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014472714789519002noreply@blogger.comBlogger155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255909165704144710.post-48139730544963605222017-02-13T16:50:00.002-05:002017-02-13T16:52:21.083-05:00THEY HAVE GONE (The Spanish American War)<h4 style="text-align: center;">
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About four o'clock yesterday morning, the long looked-for signal came, calling the boys to arms and to get ready for the fray. The bells and steam whistles sounded the signal, and in a few minutes after, the blue coat began to hustle to the armory. Citizens got out earlier than usual, and soon the whole time was in a commotion. </div>
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About 10 o'clock, the streets were full of people to see the boys start. Bands were playing, flags flying everywhere, and the boys at the armory getting ready and taking leave of friends and relatives. Husbands parted from their wives, parents from their sons, and lovers from their sweethearts.</div>
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The militia boarded the special train at once, and in a moment the train pulled out with its load of gallant Hoosier boys, while the band played "Marching Through Georgia" and cheer after cheer went up from the thousands assembled, handkerchiefs and hats waved in the air as the train sped on its way southward bound.</div>
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The demonstration was complete in every instance. The public schools, the college, the factories and all the business houses closed and gave all chance to see our gallant lads start out on their way to help put down the tyrannic government on the isle of Cuba, and give the oppressed Cubans their liberty. Each one of the militia carried with him a bible, presented by the local agent of the American Bible Society. May the boys come out the victors in a short time and return home with the loss of their number.</div>
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<i>Steuben Republican - Wednesday April 27, 1898</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Beginning with next Saturday,, free motion picture matinees will be given for children at the Brokaw Theater at 2:00 o'clock. It is suggested that parents leave their children there as proper chaperonage will be provided while the older folks are shopping.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Angola is known from coast to coast for the elaborateness of its public Christmas decorations. Angola merchants plan this year to maintain the high standard of former years, and the Angola Garden Club will add to the program its Yuletide Home Decoration Contest. Large Christmas trees will be placed on the public square this week, and the lamp posts will be decorated with colored stars. Next week the lamp posts will be transformed into Christmas trees, and many business places will place trees about their store fronts. With a program of entertaining events Angola should ooze the Christmas spirit freely.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">It is not out of place to remind the citizens that mush of this fine work is due to the enterprise of the local merchants and they should be remembered when Christmas purchases are planned.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Public Square Ablaze with Many Colored Lights and Christmas Greens<br />------------<br />GIFTS ON SATURDAY</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Angola, known far and wide for its beautiful Christmas Decorations, is again garbed in resplendent lights and yuletide greens. The Christmas spirit is manifested in the decorations continued into the store windows, and those which are beginning to appear in other parts of the city.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> illumination of the public square, with the strands of colored lights from the tip of the monument to the four light posts, it's festooned circles around the mound. it's four great Christmas trees, all filled with colored lights and mounted with huge stars, causes visitors to stop and comment and travelers will carry visions of the scene far and wide.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The Christmas trading season opened formally last Saturday. The stores were gaily decorated. Groups of school children sang Christmas carols about the streets during the evening.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">No decorations however can compare with the fine stock of Christmas gifts arranged for the convenience of the shoppers. Many have spoken of the fine selection, of the zeal which the merchants have shown in meeting their customers needs, and the fine community spirit shown in decorating the city all of which, it is suggested, merits patronage at home.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Next Saturday afternoon will occur the first of three holiday gift distribution events. Shoppers are given tickets without charge, which will entitle them to participate in the event. The gift distribution will take place at 3:00 0'clock.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">A cordial greeting awaits all visitors to the local stores. You are asked to look over the stocks and see what fine offerings are available.</span></span></div>
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<b> <span style="font-size: x-small;">This photo was taken in 1881 Courtesy of Mrs. George Beard</span></b><br />
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(1) Jennie Gale was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gale. She became the wife of Frank Killinger, and some years since moved to Toledo, where she still lives. </div>
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(2) Della Rice was a daughter of the late D. Rice, is now the wife of Judge Emmet A. Bratton, lives in this city and is well known to many of the Herald readers.</div>
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(3) Frank B Olmstead, when a young man was a clerk in the Williamson & Coe Hardware store, which was in the room now owned by Milton Brokaw and occupied by James Finch's billiard room. Frank left Angola twenty or more years ago and went to Chicago, where he engaged in the book publishing business.</div>
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(4) Vella Gale was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gale. She is now Mrs Mrs Newell Lewis and resides in on West Maumee Street. She has always lived in this county or city.</div>
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(4) Alma Coe was a daughter of W. D. Coe, who was for some years engaged with I. N. Williamson in the hardware business in this city, but moved later to Chicago, and from there to California. Alma married a Mr. Knapp, and that is all we have been able to learn of her.</div>
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(6) Ora Rice, another daughter of the late Dr. Rice and sister of Della Bratton, married George Beard and lived in this city most of her life. Of late years she has several times changed her residence, but now lives in the city of Fort Wayne. She, too, is well known in this city and county.</div>
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(7) Ruth Coe, another daughter of W. D. Coe, went west with family.</div>
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(8) Charles Ward, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ancil Ward, lives on a farm near Coldwater, Mich., and is recognized as a progressive and influential citizen. He is the brother of Walter Ward.</div>
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(9) Elsie Morse Scoville was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. David Scoville and lived with them in this city until she was married to Frank Owen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Owen. During the summer seasons, Mr. and Mrs. Owen with their two children live on the farm, near Crooked Lake, but spend the winters in their comfortable home on West Broad Street.</div>
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(10) Stella Parish, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Parrish, is now the wife of W. G. Cary, the blacksmith, and lives in this city.</div>
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(11) Alice Ward was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ancil Ward, and sister of Charles and Walter Ward, and of Mrs. Jacob Mountz. She is now Mrs. Ira Thomas, of near Edon, Williams County, Ohio.</div>
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(12) Mary Carmony was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Carmony. She married a J. W. Cook and is living in Wilson, Kansas. She was a sister of Perry Carmony, who lives in the south part of this city.</div>
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(13) Orville Goodlae - well, who don't know Orville Goodale. He has been county clerk, city councilman and is now at the head of Goodale & Goodale Abstract firm. He is a big bodied, big hearted, whole souled and good natured citizen, but not quite as handsome as when this photo was taken.</div>
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<b><i>Angola Herald Wednesday July 26 1911</i></b></div>
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George E, Libey was born in Richland County, Ohio, January 15, 1838, and died at his home in Hudson, Indiana, April 24, 1902, aged 64 years, 3 months and 9 days.</div>
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In 1847 he moves with his parents to DeKalb County, this state, which was at that time almost a wilderness. In 1870, he moved to Steuben County, where he has since resided. He was married to Matilda Houser, January 20, 1861. To this union was born eleven children, eight sons and three daughters. Four of the children preceded him to the land of rest. Three died in infancy, and the eldest son, Franklin, about eighteen months ago. Mr. Libey was converted to God in 1878. uniting with the United Brethren church. HE was true to the church of his choice and remained faithful until death. His end was that of the perfect man - a peaceful end.</div>
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The church has lost a faithful member, the wife a kind and loving husband and the children a fond father. But their loss is his eternal. He leaves a companion, seven children, three sisters, two brothers, sixteen grandchildren and many friends, Funeral services were held at the U. B. church in Hudson, Sunday April 27, at 10:00 o'clock, conducted by Rev. A. H. Tussing.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Christmas season here will be celebrated by the raining down from the skies of myriads of colorful "Santalites" which will contain valuable gifts for those who are on hand to pick them up. "It sounds almost to good to be true," said Glen Maxwell, who is the chairman of the merchants division of the Angola Chamber of Commerce. which planned the big event. "However, it is real, " continued Mr. Maxwell. "There are no strings attached, no obligations and there will be no blanks. There is a prize for everyone who captures one of the little messengers from Santa's plane. It is simply a goodwill gesture on the part of the Angola merchants who are celebrating the opening of the Christmas shopping season. It is for old and young alike and is all free," concluded Mr. Maxwell.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> In preparation for the event the streets in the business section for two blocks each way from the public square will be barred from traffic at 2:00 p.m. to give the prize seekers safe opportunity to share in the scramble. It is for adults and young people alike, and there are no restrictions, according to the merchant group.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Prizes vary from hair cuts to bird feeders, from ice cream to anti-freeze, from table clothes to hamburgs, and the list may be seen elsewhere in this newspaper<span style="color: #cc0000;">***</span> -- and there many of several kinds, until the list will reach nearly 2000. Each "Santalite" will contain a gift certificate and the finder may go to the store and claim his prize. It will be fun and profit for everybody.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> The elaborate Christmas decorations on the public square which have always been the occasion for wide comment, will be lighted up during the evening and Christmas will be in the air all over the city. The merchants invite everyone to come to Angola, and whether they buy or not, everyone is still invited to come and get a start for the Christmas spirit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Angola merchants have arranged a schedule for open evenings during the holiday season. Beginning Monday, December 9, store will be open evenings up until Christmas Eve, December 24, and every possible accommodation and assistance is assured by the merchants to all who come to the city for holiday shopping.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Orland Mutual Horse Thief and Felon Detective Society</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">We the undersigned citizens of Steuben county and State of Indiana do associate ourselves together for the term of twenty years from Dec. 27th, 1894,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Said association shall be known as The Orland Mutual Horse Thief and Felon Detective Society.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The object of the association is the forming of a company for the purpose of detecting and apprehending horse-thieves and other felons, or offenders against the criminal laws of this State, for mutual protection against the acts of such horse-thieves and felons, and for the reclaiming of stolen property, and with the consent of the Board of Commissioners of Steuben County may designate any or all members of the association, who in pursuit and arrest of horse-thieves and other offenders against the criminal laws of this State, shall have all the powers of Constables. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">In order that we may receive the benefit of an act of the Legislature passed Dec. 27th, 1865, we do subscribe to the above Articles of Association and adopt a Constitution and By-laws to govern said association.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">E. A. Wilder being first duly sworn upon his oath says:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">That he is a member of the Orland Mutual Horse Thief and Felon Detective Society, which is located in Orland, Steuben County, Indiana; that all of the signatures which re attached to this Articles of Association which are herewith filed are genuine according to the best of his knowledge and belief. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><i>E. A. Wilder</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Subscribed and sworn to before me this 27th day of December 1894</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Milo Thompson,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Chester D. Salisbury Orland, Ind.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Orrin Brown</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">William Barber</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Ira D. Merrill</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">E. A. Wilder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Milo Thompson</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">I. A. Lyle</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">D C Squires</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">B.F. Barber</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">S. N. Alcott</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Charles L. Alcott</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">JJ Wilkinson</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Alonzo A. Smith</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">O.T. Kimball</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Roll of Members of the Orland Mutual Horse Thief and Felon Detective Society, organized Dec. 27, 1894. (Click on names to make larger)</span><br />
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<b><i>From the Steuben Republican Jan 30, 1895</i></b><br />
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The Board of Commissioners Saturday on the recommendation of the Orland Mutual Horse Thief and Felon Detective Association, appointed special constables as follows: Chester Salisbury, Orrin Brown, Wm Barber, Ira Merrill, E. A. Wilder, Milo Thompson, I. A. Lyke, D. C. Squire, B.F. Barber, F. H. Alcott, J. G. Parker, Charles Alcott, J. J. Wilkinson, Alonzo A. Smith and O.T. Kimball. Lawbreakers would do well to steer clear of Orland and vicinity hereafter.<br />
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Following is a short history of the Zabst family, read recently at the family reunion.</div>
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John Zabst was the second child of John and Margaret Lance Zabst, and was born in Germany, March 24, 1817. When but 14 years of age, he and his sister came to America. He earned a living by driving a horse on a canal running between Massillon and Cleveland. The following year, his parents cane to America and with them settled on a farm in Crawford County, Ohio, working at whatever he could find to do. <br />
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Catherine Weaver was the fifth child of Frederick and Mary Magdelena Bermela (Beiramela) Weaver, and was born at Eaton, Germany, Oct.23, 1823. When ten years old she with her brothers and sisters and widowed mother came to America and settled on a farm in Richland County, Ohio, working out to help support the family.<br />
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Over 60 years have passed since the subjects of this sketch were united in marriage at the home of her mother. The began their life together in a little log house situated in a deep forest in Crawford County, Ohio. They lived here four years, then sold their farm and with their two children, George and Amanda, and what household goods that were of a necessity, started out, driving overland in a large covered wagon in search of a more favorable location, having no idea as to how far, where or what their destination might, getting nights lodging at private houses and doing their cooking along the road. The end of ten days found them at Angola. The trip was made without mishaps or incidents <br />
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except once, near Toledo, they got stuck in the mus and had to pry the wagon with fence rails. They had a little colt following the team and in passing through Swanton, Ohio, where were a number of horses and the colt got lost among them and staid behind while the rest journeyed slowly onward, they not missing it until some five miles out. Grandma waited by the roadside, while Grandfather retraced his steps to find the colt. Commencing housekeeping anew in a little log cabin, they cleared and settled what is now known as the old Zabst homestead, three miles southeast of Angola, there being at that time only ten acres of cleared ground. Spinning and rocking the cradle with one foot at that time was a very familiar scene in this household for now more children had come to live here, Magdalena, Margaret, Sarah, Cassie and John. Grandfather had to haul his produce many miles, going to Hillsdale or Waterloo, taking from two to three days to make a trip, leaving Grandma alone with the little children. The whip-poor-wills would call and hoot owls screech, making things more weird and Grandma more timid. The deer were plenty and often came up close to the cabin. Working hard together, they managed in the fourth year to build a good barn, and in the eighth year they moved out of the old house into a new, Willie and Frank now prattle at their mother's feet. From two hearts that beat as one we have reached the fourth generation.<br />
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<i>Steuben Republican November 11, 1903 </i></div>
Carnegie Library of Steuben County Local History Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014472714789519002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255909165704144710.post-82421075210658395222015-02-18T16:49:00.001-05:002015-02-18T16:50:15.711-05:00Steuben Civil War History and MonumentJesse H. Carpenter's war history of Steuben county will be on sale in a few days. It is dedicated to the "mothers and wives of the veteran; the memory thereof to the sons, daughters and kins of veterans." The book is to be sold at $2 per copy, and after paying necessary expenses of canvassers and advertising, two-thirds of the proceeds will be set aside to purchase a soldiers' monument. The following gentlemen have been selected as a monument committee to examine specification and designs and receive money from canvassers: S. A. Powers, Oscar Rakestraw, Eugene Carver, W. E. Kimsey, A. J. Snyder and A. Somerlott. We trust every citizen of the county will take a special interest in this matter.<br />
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A proposition has been made to erect upon the circle in the public square of Angola, a monument to the memory of those who fell in deference of their country, its flag and its government in the late war. The purpose is a most worthy one, and should appeal to every patriotic heart. Ingratitude is the basest of crimes," it said. Those now on the stage of American life, enjoying all the honors and blessings of a preserved Union.<br />
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<i>Steuben Republican July 3, 1889</i> Carnegie Library of Steuben County Local History Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014472714789519002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255909165704144710.post-64538599423503769792014-12-23T09:55:00.001-05:002014-12-23T09:55:17.068-05:00Christmas in Steuben County, 1914<br />
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<br />Carnegie Library of Steuben County Local History Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014472714789519002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255909165704144710.post-57768768323789549022014-10-08T17:46:00.000-04:002014-12-23T09:55:57.249-05:00A PIONEER'S LIFE<div style="text-align: center;">
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Barton Collins and Annah Chaffee were married in 1820 and lived in Rutland County, Vermont. They were blessed with eleven children, making just a baker's dozen in the family, thirteen.</div>
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In June 1835, when I was four years old, father caught the Western fever and nothing but trying the experiment would do for him. There were nine children, the youngest being a baby, six months old. We gave up a comfortable home and started in a covered wagon to make a home in what was then the far West. The wagon was drawn by two horses, their names were Dick and Nig. It took some little time to prepare for the this journey, for we all had to have an outfit for traveling which consisted of a calico dress and sunbonnet. I forgot to say that Grandfather Collins came with us as far as Buffalo. He was old and childless, our noise, singing, and laughter disturbed him terribly and we were not sorry, I can tell you, when he made up his mind to return to Vermont. </div>
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We landed in Detroit. Father got us some crackers and cheese. Nothing ever tasted so good for we were very hungry. I have never eaten any crackers since that tasted as those did to me.</div>
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We all got aboard the wagon again and went on our way rejoicing. I do not remember very much that happened only that we were very tired and hungry. When night came we would generally stop at a house and Mother would get supper for us all, then make up beds on the floor. We did not sleep very much, for it was very warm. </div>
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After journeying on for many days, we came to the promised land. Father bought a section of land of the Government in Jamestown Twp., Steuben County, Indiana. It was a dense forest, no roads, only Indian trails. The next thing was to clear a place large enough to build a cabin. This took some time but finally it was completed except the windows and doors. Not having any lumber, had to go back to Detroit to get some and the rest of our goods. There was one thing about our cabin which was strictly up to date, we had natural wood finish inside and out,but it was not quarter sawed While busy building, one of the horses wandered off. Father searched the woods far and near and when he finally located it in a bog, it had nearly been eaten up by wolves. He bought a team of oxen and hitched the remaining horse ahead of them. This is what they called a "spike" team.</div>
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In this way he went to Detroit after the goods, windows and doors. This took two weeks. Just think of the courage and nerve Mother must have had to stay alone with nine small children, nothing but blankets at the doors and windows. The nearest neighbors were six and seven miles away. The woods was full of Indians and wolves. The wolves would come at night, bark and howl, and their eyes looked like balls of fire. </div>
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Then the Indians would come in the daytime. Father had been gone only three of four hours when a great Indian came stalking in. I tell you it made all of us tremble. Father had a fine rifle, of course that caught his eye. He took it down, drew it up and took aim. Mother thought, of course, that he was going to shoot her. He wanted to know when "Smoke" man would be home. Mother told him, as best as she could by counting her fingers. When father got home the Indian came and traded rifles with him.</div>
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Now we had some doors and windows. The doors and casings were made out of the boxes that the goods were packed in. The door had a wooden latch with a sting which hung out except at night when we pulled it in to lock the door. You see it was burglar proof. Anyway we felt perfectly safe. We did not have any tramps in those days, for it was all we could do to get enough to eat ourselves. Had to go to Ft. Wayne to the mill, about forty miles through the wilderness, had plenty of meat as the woods were full of deer and all kinds of wild game; plenty of berries in their season, and wild flowers of every description; so you see nature provided in a measure for us until we could get enough ground cleared to raise grain and vegetables and get some fruit trees to growing.</div>
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As the older children were girls, they helped to do what they could until the boys were old enough to help. Mother would get homesick and discouraged at times, especially when we all be sick at once and could hardly wait on one another.</div>
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As time sped on we all grew to be men and women. Of course the girls had to have a "best fellow" then the same as they do now, only they did not have any parlor to entertain them in. They used to hang up blankets to make a cozy room especially in the winter time. A big cracking fire in the fireplace added to the comfort and cheer as well as the "cricket" swinging on the hearth and the old car sitting in the corner waiting for a mouse to peep out so she could have an evening meal.</div>
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We had our joys and sorrows but were a a happy family nevertheless. Always had a family gathering either at Thanksgiving or Christmas. Our mince pies were made of pumpkin sauce and cranberries, the spareribs were hung by a cord before the fireplace, first one side and then the other turned to the fire until it was brown as you please, and other good things too numerous to mention. Oh, how hungry we would get and how good everything tasted and all seemed so happy. Such was the pioneer's life, way out west upon the farm.</div>
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Carnegie Library of Steuben County Local History Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014472714789519002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255909165704144710.post-66184384046673576282014-08-21T13:51:00.001-04:002014-08-21T13:51:31.389-04:00THEM WERE THE GOOD OLD DAYS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The passing of the late Judge Clyde C Carlin bring to memory a group of the well known citizens and professional men of the past generation who termed themselves the "Sons of Rest" - a sort of a "Last Man's Club." These were all prominent men and many will bee remembered by the older readers. It is suggested that the reader pause and try to name each of these before proceeding with the article. A good narrative could be told of each of these men. First at the left was Thad K. Miller, who had his office in the building now known as the Bassett building. He was a veteran of the Civil War and was a notary public and U.S. Claim Agent. Next was Frank E. Burt, well known jeweler and optician, who then had his store next north of the Steuben Printing Co., building. Next, somewhat blurry was Nathan E. Sickles, notary and insurance agent, and for some time township trustee and assessor. Next was John W. McCrory, justice of the peace, whose office was in the present Steuben Printing Co. building. Next to the right was William Brown, able and well known lawyer, in whose office Judge Carlin started to learn and practice the law. The patriarchal looking gentleman next right was Lawrence Gates, also a Civil War veteran, and prominent Odd Fellow, who was also engaged in the insurance business. Dr Robert Tremaine was next with his little Van Dyke beard. He was an optician also in the Steuben Printing Company building, and was also a skilled artist on the cello. Sitting on the ground between the two chairs, Judge Carlin will be readily recognized with his forelock and well known smile. Next was Lauren F. Smith, for many years county surveyor, and the father of Fred Smith, Angola business man. And last to the right was Orville Goodale, associated for many years with Francis Macartney in the abstract business, acquiring this business under the name of Goodale Abstract Company on the death of his partner. The company still doing business under that name is now owned and managed by Orville Stevens, a nephew and namesake.<br />
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<i>Steuben Republican February 2, 1949</i>Carnegie Library of Steuben County Local History Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014472714789519002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255909165704144710.post-68521476832361152902014-06-11T16:37:00.001-04:002014-06-11T16:41:06.136-04:00Catherine Stealy Bigler"Mother is dead"-only a brief telegram to the children, but to them it holds a world of meaning. What memories of a life time it suddenly brings to the mind! What joys and sorrows once shared in the old family nest, now at lasted broken up and deserted forever. But it all must be for the best.<br />
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Catherine Stealy was born near Marion, Seneca County, Ohio, August 5, 1830 and died at her home near Fox Lake, July 27, 1909, aged 78 years, 11 months and 27 days. She moved to Pleasant township with her parents Elder John Stealy and Susannah Stealy, 74 years ago when she was only 5 years old. Her father was one of the earliest of the pioneer settlers of Steuben county and the first resident preacher to proclaim the Gospel in this part of Indiana. She was the last surviving member of a family of thirteen children, a younger sister, Mrs Lydia Adams, having preceded her only a few weeks.<br />
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She was married to Levi Bigler, Oct 15, 1854, who departed this life March 27, 1907. To this union were born seven children: Jessie Franklin Bigler, of this city; Viola Lowater, who died Nov 22, 1890; Scott Bigler, of Alameda Cal.; Augusta Bigler of Angola; Mrs Viva Lewis, of Toledo, Ohio; Barton B Bigler, of Logansport, Ind; Mrs Maud Ruckman, Hillsdale, Mich.<br />
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Funeral services were held from her late home on Thursday, July 29th, at 2 o'clock p.m., Rev John Humfreys officiating. Interment in Circle Hill cemetery, so closes a long life, seventy-five years of it being lived here in Steuben county. It was a life that was full of pioneer toils. Mrs. Bigler was a woman who never knew what it was to shirk her duties. The spirit of heroism pervaded her life, even to the last and "Her children arise up and call her blessed." <br />
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Carnegie Library of Steuben County Local History Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014472714789519002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255909165704144710.post-30182950051130485732014-04-21T13:32:00.001-04:002014-04-21T13:33:06.397-04:00MARRIED IN HASTEQuite an exciting wedding occurred at the county clerk's office yesterday. The contracting parties were H.G. Thompson of Minneapolis, Minn., and Josephine LaCroix, of New York City. They were evidently connected with the Rosary Company that appeared at the Croxton the evening before, and were about the city during the forenoon. Ten minutes before time for the train south they appeared at the clerk's office, asked for a license, took an oath that the lady was a resident of Steuben county, made out required papers. Elder Stauffer, who happened to be within calling distance tied a double-bow knot in a short minute, and the badly excited couple started on the run for the depot. The groom was ahead, and was cheered on by the voice of his new wife with the words: "Hurry, dearie; hurry dearie." Elder Stauffer promised to forward proofs of record, and the groom likewise promised to send the $2.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The above picture of Judge S. A. Powers' residence in the west part of Angola as it appeared last fall in a picture taken by George W. Kemery. As mentioned in the Republican last week. the picture was published in the Ladies Home Journal of Philadelphia and received third place as a vine-clad cottage, in a collection obtained from publishers from various towns throughout the states of the union. The vines that is so beautiful has been grown by Mr. Powers for several years and has, in addition to its foliage, a very small flower and red berried. It is an annual and grows rapidly, and is clean and has a neat trailing growth. The first and second prizes were won on residences in New York city and High Park, Illinois.</span><br />
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Dr. Lewis E. Carver died at his home in Angola, Ind., March 21, 1890 at 10:30 p.m., aged 83 years and 9 months. He was born June 22, 1806, in Hebron, Tolland County Conn., and was the son of David T. Carver and Shirley (Tarbox) Carver, who were farmers by occupation and natives also of Hebron. They were descendents of English ancestors, who came to this country about 1740.</div>
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Doctor Carver enjoyed in boyhood and youth the advantages of common and select schools which he attended winters, assisting his father at farm and other work until the remainder of the year until the age of twenty, when he ceased to attend school. Having acquired a good English education, he engaged in teaching during the winter terms for four years. In 1828 when in his twenty-second year, he began reading medicine under the instruction of Dr. John S. Peters, of Hebron, with whom he remained for about one year, supporting himself in his studies by teaching. After leaving Dr. Peters office he was for two years with Dr. O. C. White, and afterward began the practice of medicine, being at the same time connected with a drugstore and continuing until the fall of 1844, when he removed to Indiana, locating near Orland, in Steuben county. The following winter he taught school at Jackson Prairie and in the spring of 1845 resumed the practice of hid profession at that place, continuing until 1849, when having been elected county treasurer, he closed his business and removed to Angola. At the expiration of his term of office, in company with Thomas B. Morse, he purchased a sawmill and embarked in the manufacture of lumber until 1855, when he sold out his interest, having been elected county recorder in which office he served for eight years, the last four years being as deputy, after which he engaged in the drug business; for the first two years as manager and clerk for Doctors Howard and Rice, when he bought the stock in trade and continued on his own account until 1865, when he associated with himself his son Orville as a partner under the firm name of L.E. Carver & Son, which continued until he sold his interest to his son Orville. In 1873, Doctor Carver began the erection of a substantial brick building on the corner of the public square. After the completion of the building in 1874, he retired from active labor, living a quiet, peaceful life to the time of his death. When in active professional life he occupied a distinguished position among the physicians of this county. In surgery, although the opportunities were limited, he was usually successful, but his practice was principally in medicine, in which he won distinction. His labors extended over a large extent of country and he endured all the hardships and privations formerly encountered by the pioneer physician. While in activie business he made for himself many warm friends and a reputation among his fellos much more than local. In all pursuits of life, professionally, socially and in business, he always commanded the respect and confidence of all. In religious matters he believed that honor integrity and kindness make a good faith of themselves.</div>
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He was married September 6, 1840 to Miss Francis A. Porter, of Hebron, Conn., a lady of more that ordinary ability and worth, who after having shared the joys and sorrows of life with him for nearly fifty years is now left with her five surviving children to cherish the memory of one who has lived a long and useful life.</div>
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The subject of this sketch was born in Allegany county, New York, April 9, 1842, and died at his home in Scott township, Steuben county, Indiana, Jan. 30, 1918, aged 75 years, 9 months, and 21 days.</div>
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Mr Light was known by his comrades as a good soldier and won and held their respect to a large degree. He was mustered out June, 9, 1865, he was joined in marriage with Selena Button, and to this union were born six children, three of whom had preceded their father in death. Mr Light was always interested in the welfare of his fellowmen and ready to lend a helping hand where needed, and his honesty was never questioned by anyone. Jovial in disposition, he was always looking on the bright side of life, and never complained. He was a hard worker and an excellent provider for his family.</div>
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He leaves to mourn their loss his wife and three children, Mrs. Mary Myers and Mrs. Addie Sowles, of Scott township; and William Light, of Pike Lake, Mich., and many other relatives and friends.</div>
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Our company casualties were fortunately light. Robert Warren was wounded and once <b>Orlenzo Light</b> dropped as though killed, but on examination we found a bullet had passed through eight folds of his blanket and stopped at the ninth and last. It was a narrow escape with life, but many close chances occur in war."<i> </i></div>
Carnegie Library of Steuben County Local History Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014472714789519002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255909165704144710.post-59407089850909344292014-02-24T16:55:00.002-05:002014-02-24T16:55:32.521-05:00SMALL FIRE! BIG SMOKE!Fire about four o'clock yesterday afternoon came near destroying the old Eagle House, one of the oldest landmarks in Angola. The fire originated in a room occupied by Councilman Frank Bassett as a storage room for hay and straw in connection with his feed store in the same building. The blaze was first discovered by Mrs. Bassett in its incipiency, and in a few minutes smoke enough belched forth to make people think the whole block was on fire. The firemen were soon on hand and quenched the flames in fine shape. The building is owned and occupied by Miss Louisa Orten, who is in very poor health.. She was carried from her cot to the Hotel Hendry across the street and placed in a chair in the office room where she sat and watched the fire laddies save the old landmark, with more coolness than a girl girl of sweet sixteen. Had the fire occurred at night, the entire building along with Watson's restaurant and the J.A.J. Sowle saloon building would probably have gone up in smoke, as they are all old wooden structures and as dry as punk. The corner room of the old hotel building is occupied by John Walker, the cobbler and Timothy Gay, the tailor, both of whom kept cool and saved their "last goose." Mr Bassett estimates his loss at $50.00. It is claimed that a little 5 year old boy was playing with matches and started the fire, as he was seen to run away from the building a few moments prior to the discovery of the blaze. <br />
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<i>Steuben Republican October 23, 1901</i> Carnegie Library of Steuben County Local History Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014472714789519002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255909165704144710.post-47561610782449099422014-02-22T10:10:00.003-05:002014-02-22T10:40:03.574-05:00DISASTROUS FIRE HITS ANGOLA<h3 style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">On last Monday night occurred on of the moat destructive fires that ever befallen this place. The property destroyed will, we are assured, not fall short of eight or nine thousand dollars. The Eureka building and the greater portion of all the property contained in it was entirely consumed. (Located where former First National Bank Building and Masonic Building is on the southeast corner of the square) The fire originated in that part of the building occupied by Wm. Roades as a grocery and saloon, and when discovered the inside of the room was a bed of coals, the flames darting out of the windows and siding above the door. Any attempt to stay the progress of the devouring element being useless, the citizens went to work with a will to clear the building of its contents. A large amount of furniture was saved, but a still larger amount was destroyed. Fortunately there was little or no air stirring, or the loss would necessarily have been much greater.Even with the air so still it was only through the united efforts of the citizens that the Dry Goods store of Hendry and Merriman, the Angola House, and Woodhull and Croxton's Law Office was saved. The last named building sustained considerable damage. The Drug Store of L. E. Carver, and Harness Shop of Israel Kemery were stripped of their contents, and the archives of the county removed from the County Offices, but through the superhuman efforts of the citizens the further progress of the fire was arrested at Woodhull and Croxton's office and the danger in that direction averted.</span><br />
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Dr. Creel was born near Parkersburg, W. VA., in a prominent family and was 56 years of age. He attended Tri-State College and later at Rush Medical College and entered into practice in the office of Dr. T. F. Wood, and had been a prominent practitioner for 30 years, and was local surgeon for the New York Central Railroad. He was a thirty-third degree Mason, that honor having been conferred upon him at the September meeting in New York City. He also was a member of all the Masonic bodies in Angola and the Scottish Rite Masons and Shrine at Fort Wayne. He was also a past Grand Patron the the Eastern Stars of this state. He served as mayor of the city for a term and his administration will ever be remembered for its excellent accomplishments. He has also been active head of the Steuben County Chapter of the Red Cross for several years, and has been active in many other ways for the good of the city and community. He was a member of several social clubs, including the Rotary club and his death is keenly felt by the entire community he served so well. President E. D. Long in college chapel this morning said that no man in Angola was a better friend of the students of Tri-State than Dr. Creel. Besides his widow he leaves a son Donald, and a daughter, Mrs. Joyce Eastburn , of Indianapolis, besides several members of his parental family. <br />
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Angola is being decorated in holiday attire this week, ready for the formal opening of the Christmas shopping season on Thursday evening, Dec 8. At 7:00 o'clock the lights will be turned on and windows unveiled, it will be seen that the well known reputation of the city for its beautiful holiday decorations has been fully maintained. New lighting equipment was supplied this year, and the arrangement for lighting the monument with flood lights has been turned to advantage to enhance the beauty of the public square. Four fine trees have been placed on the mound in the square with four strands of colored lights. Street lighting posts have been turned into Christmas trees with various colored. Thursday evening at 7:00 o'clock, the Legion band will come out and lead the procession of happy people who will officially welcome in the Christmas season. All the lights will be turned on, Santa Claus, we are told, will be here, and the Christmas windows will be lighted, and the Old Man Gloom will be routed. The Psi Iota Xi Sorority and the High School Girls a Capella Choir will sing.</div>
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For the entertainment of the children during the Christmas season, the merchants have arranged for three free matinees on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 10,17,and 24 at the Brokaw Theater. Parents are invited to leave their children there while doing their Christmas shopping.</div>
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The stores of Angola are blossoming out in full Christmas attire. Fine stocks of merchandise are ready and suitable gifts for everyone can be found. The prices this year run lower than for many years, and the public will be surprised how cheaply Christmas cheer may be provided. The new lines of Christmas toys are very unique, with a tendency toward the substantial and useful. Purses, jewelry, man and women's wear, furniture, hardware novelties and electrical equipment are all available at very reasonable prices this year.<br />
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Carnegie Library of Steuben County Local History Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014472714789519002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255909165704144710.post-70853538135184735662013-12-04T19:46:00.003-05:002014-02-26T16:21:07.608-05:00A. W. HENDRY OBITUARY<h3 style="text-align: center;">
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Mr. Hendry came to Indiana in 1842, locating at Orland, Steuben county, where he taught school during the winter of 1842 and 1843. He was admitted to the bar and began his profession at Angola, Ind, in August 1844 and continued with marked success until 1865, reaching the head of his profession, trusted by his clients and respected by his brethren and neighbors. He was a moving force in the construction of the Fort Wayne, Jackson and; Saginaw R R. He contributed to its building with money and time and it was largely through his influence that the railroad was built through Angola. He was always interested in all that benefited his town or community and gave liberally to its advancement. He was elected a member of the Indiana State Senate as a Whig in 1852 in the then strong Democratic district of Steuben and DeKalb and re-elected in 1856. In those stirring times he moved to full discharge of his duties, regardless of the threats and flatteries of men. He served with distinction on committees of judiciary, education and elections, and stood unmoved amid the ravings and wrangling of party strife, defying Lieutenant Governor Willard, and foiling his effort to organize a fraudulent Senate. </div>
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In his later years he has lived a less strenuous life, but no less active in his charities and public spirit. </div>
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His home life has been ideal, with no complaining or reviling on his part. With malice towards none, he has grown weary in his long march, and now rests from his labors, but his works do follow him. A good man has gone, a sweet home life is broken and a faithful wife, who hand in hand down the years, sits amid the scenes of that beautiful past and tries to be comforted. Good bye.</div>
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Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon, Nov 25, Prof L.W. Fairfield of the Tri-State Normal college, officiating. Burial in the family vault near Circle Hill.</div>
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<i>Steuben Republican - November 26, 1902</i></div>
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Carnegie Library of Steuben County Local History Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014472714789519002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255909165704144710.post-87964235946850017622013-11-20T18:30:00.002-05:002013-11-20T18:30:46.266-05:00DISASTROUS FIRE IN ANGOLA SATURDAY<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>NATIONAL MILLS TOTALLY DESTROYED</b></div>
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<b>Fierce Blaze Battled For Hours by Fire Department - Severe Loss To Angola</b></div>
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<span id="goog_905245959"></span><span id="goog_905245960"></span>Angola suffered the most disastrous fire in her history last Saturday forenoon when the National Mills was completely destroyed. The fire was discovered about 9 o'clock in the forenoon, and was caused by spontaneous combustion in a dust collector on the third floor of the building. The mill, including the building was owned by J.E. Page, who bought it last September from W.C. Sherburn. The loss is estimated from $20,000 to $25,000 and the insurance was $14,000, $8,000 of which was on building and machinery and the balance on the contents.<span id="goog_2003639079"></span><span id="goog_2003639080"></span></div>
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The mill was running a usual, and William Allen, the miller, had just been up on the third floor a few moments before the fire and noticed nothing out of the ordinary there at the time. He had returned to the lower floor of the mill and within a couple minutes he noticed that the electric motor which drives the machinery was laboring under its load, and called Mr Page's son Joseph, who was loading an auto in preparatory to a trip to Orland, and they rushed to the motor and threw off the currant, and hurried up to the third floor, and by the time they arrived there found the upper floor so full of smoke and fire that they could not gain entrance. They immediately returned and turned in the fire alarm to the water and light plant which is located in the south one story addition to the mill. The company responded promptly to the alarm, but the nature of the fire gave it such headway that it could not be controlled. For about a half hour it looked as though the department could hold it in check and confine it to the third floor of the mill but it suddenly burst out of the roof and quickly spread to the lower floors and it was easily seen that the building could not be saved. <br />
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The firemen labored heroically in their battle against the flames and at times were in exceedingly perilous <br />
situations. It soon became evident that the greatest effort must be exerted to protect the water, light and power plant of the Indiana Utilities Company, which adjoins the mill, and with a strong wind blowing from the northwest, the heat about the power plant was intense, making the work there difficult and hazardous. The pumps and engines in the plant were operating to the limit, and even then there were times that the water pressure was too low to reach above the second story of the building. The heat from the fire was intense, and a number of buildings in the neighborhood caught fire, some of them repeatedly , and earnest effort of citizens was necessary to guard them. The work of the Boy Scouts about the Sheldon hay barn was especially commendable, this building having caught fire five times, and at one time the fire went through into the baled hay, but a member of the organization stationed inside extinguished it. number of residences in the surrounding locality were also guarded by their owners. The Chester Crain residence, several blocks away, and on the way to the college, caught fire twice, but was quickly extinguished.</div>
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The owners of the mill were somewhat fortunate in regards to the contents. They had a couple carloads of wheat in transit, one of them to arrive the next morning, and the stock of wheat was comparatively low. They estimate that they had about 600 bushels of wheat in the mill, and nearly a car load of oats. There was also about 100 bushels of flour, but Irvin Metzgar chanced to come upon the scene with his wagon and team soon after the fire started, and his wagon was hurriedly loaded with flour, and others following with wagons assisted in this work and the flour was practically all saved in good condition.</div>
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The walls of the building remain standing, but the interior was completely gutted, and everything is a total loss, It was built in 1895 by Kinney & Croxton, and soon passed to Croxton & Pilliod, where the milling business was conducted for some time in connection with the power plant, and since its erection it has changed hands a number of times, and it has always been used for the milling business. It was a substantially built structure of three stories and a basement, two stories being of brick, and the upper story of frame with steel siding. It was one of the best of the industrial buildings of Angola, and the loss is keenly felt, it probably being the most disastrous fire in the history of the city.</div>
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<i>Steuben Republican March 7, 1917</i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A Few short human interest items taken from <br />columns in the Steuben Republican </span></b></div>
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One evening this week a certain grass widow and another young woman of this village, who no doubt have a great affinities for mankind dressed themselves in men's array and paraded our street to their own satisfaction. Now this grass widow, is waiting the action of our Court, to get a divorce, and it looks as though she was in a great hurry to attract the attention of the men, that she soon would be in market again for matrimony. We think such conduct is very unbecoming, and no one claiming to be a lady would ever be seen with men's clothes on the street, with the intention of attracting the attention of men. We would advise them to lay aside their men's attire, roll up their sleeves and take a turn at the wash tub and perform the duties necessary to the keeping of a clean healthy kitchen, and think that that kind of business would be more honorable to the, and satisfactory to the world.</div>
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<i>Steuben Republican April 7, 1860</i><br />
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The trustees of the Old Cemetery (Old Angola) wish that people who have occasion to bury their dead in that place would see Jacob Stealy, the secretary, before digging graves. The men who dug Will Brode's grave last week , by mistake opened up another one.<br />
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West Maumee street is becoming quite popular as a race track these days, nad the racing is not confined alone to those who may think they own fast goers. Nearly every day there is one or more races on this street and Sunday is no exception. Last Sunday afternoon three young bloods, each driving a farm horse, raced from Hotel Hendry to the depot, the one in lead yelling at his horse like a Comanche Indian. One little girl near the Christian Church was nearly run over, and many others hurried from the street. People living on this street are greatly annoyed and kept in constant anxiety fir the safety of their children, and if there is a remedy for the evil it ought to be used.<br />
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<i> Steuben Republican August 12, 1903</i></div>
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