COLORFUL SANTALITES WILL FALL ON ANGOLA STREETS NEXT FRIDAY

Crowds Will Scramble For Share In Biggest Free Prize Event

     Santa Claus will come to Angola by aeroplane Friday afternoon in one of the biggest free prize sharing events ever conceived by the merchants of Angola.  The opening of the

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.

     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.

     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*** -- 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.

     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.

     Following the excitement, the stores of the city will be open Friday evenings to give people and opportunity to see what is new and desirable for the Christmas season, with suggestions for a Christmas selection. 

     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.

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 Steuben Republican - November 27, 1957

THE ORLAND MUTUAL HORSE THIEF AND FELON DETECTIVE SOCIETY

Transcribed from the original documents in the Wilder Archival Collection located in the library.

Articles of Association

Orland Mutual Horse Thief and Felon Detective Society
Filed for record Jan. 1 1895 at 3 p.m. Misc. Record No. 10 page 241

                                                               A. F. Day Recorder - Due $1.00

Sec. 1

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,

Sec. 2

Said association shall be known as The Orland Mutual Horse Thief and Felon Detective Society.

Sec. 3

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.   

Sec. 4

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.

State of Indiana County of Steuben, SS:
E. A. Wilder being first duly sworn upon his oath says:
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.
E. A. Wilder
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 27th day of December 1894
Milo Thompson,
Justice of the Peace


 Name of Members                                                            Residence

Chester D. Salisbury                                                          Orland, Ind.
Orrin Brown
William Barber
Ira D. Merrill
E. A. Wilder
Milo Thompson
I. A. Lyle
D C Squires
B.F. Barber
S. N. Alcott
J G Parker
Charles L. Alcott
JJ Wilkinson
Alonzo A. Smith
O.T. Kimball

Roll of Members of the Orland Mutual Horse Thief and Felon Detective Society, organized Dec. 27, 1894.      (Click on names to make larger)

                                                            

      

From the Steuben Republican Jan 30, 1895

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.
                                                      

A Family History

Following is a short history of the Zabst family, read recently at the family reunion.

 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. 

John Zabst

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.

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

Catherine Weaver Zabst

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.

Steuben Republican November 11, 1903

Steuben Civil War History and Monument

Jesse 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.

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.

Steuben Republican July 3, 1889