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celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Mrs. Theophlis Jackson died, aged 70. Steuben County had fifty licensed physicians.
1888-W. C. Patterson bought the Latson dry goods store. Eastern Star Chapter was organized. Jan. 8, Grand opening at Hotel Hendry, 300 guests were present. March 1, The Morse House was completely ruined by fire. The Angola Band boys purchased new suits. Benjamin Harrison, President-elect. sent Peter Richardson $10.00, called forth by the accident, loss of left limb be- low the knee, that he sustained at the Republican rally. Nov. 6, Mr. and Mrs. Crampton celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
1889-Jan. 31, Knights of Pythias Lodge was instituted. Feb. 19, A car- load of California trout arrived for distribution in Fox, James and Crooked Lakes under the supervision of Lawrence Gates and L. D. Creel. Frank Morse became associated with Daniel Shank in the lumber business. July 1, William Croxton and Orville Carver established Steuben County Bank; capi- tal $32,000. There are 36 men in Steuben County over 80 years of age. Deaths, Feb. 16, Alvira Jordon, 74; March 20, Thomas Lahmay, 62; March 22, Anna Marie Kemery, 81; Nov. 4, Dr. W. C. Weicht, 67.
1890-The total enrollment of school pupils in Steuben County the last year was 3,449; 110 teachers employed at an average rate of $1.74 per day for men and $1.22 per day for women. Indiana State Militia, Co. H, 3d Regi- ment, was organized, George McNeil, Sr., captain. Lagrippe, the new dis- ease, raged; many Angola people sick. The new M. E. Church was dedicated. F. P. Stevens purchased the F. E. Burt book store. Deaths, March, Dr. Lewis Carver, 84; May 10, Daniel Palmer, 78; Nov. 2, Mrs. Timothy Haughey, 67 years.
1891-Pythian Sisters organized. Arc light system installed by P. W. Russell. Prof. Bradner has recorded 736 varieties of plant life that grow in Steuben County. The first stone coal fire ever in Angola was started by W. D. French and the odor was so offensive that several citizens intimated that they were going to ask the town to declare it a nuisance. Jan. 2, George Henry died at the age of 87.
1892-The Croxton opera house was erected on the north side of the pub- lic square. Eighty-five flags floated over the school houses of Steuben County. The Steuben County Loan and Saving Association was organized and the bank located in the Opera House block. Dr. Lida Leasure located in Angola.
1893-I. A. Melendy and W. O. Bailey became partners in the Tri-State Normal College. Indiana State Militia, Co. H. was called to Hammond Indiana, because of the strike. Silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hauver celebrated. Feb. 6, Croxton Opera House opened. The comedy drama "The Burglar" was given. Professor W. O. Bailey retired as princi- pal of the Angola schools. The Congregational Church was remodeled and rededicated, Rev. J. S. Ainsley preaching the sermon. J. W. Wyandt became superintendent of schools. The residence of L. C. Stiefel was badly damaged by fire. Of all the families living in Angola 27 years ago, only 27 remain in which there has not been a death of the husband, wife or both.
1894-Poles are placed about town to carry the wires for the new electric plant. Memorial Day and not Decoration Day is the declared Grand Army name for May 30. The new electric light plant began operations. July 29, Isaac Williamson breaks ground for his brick block.
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1895-Ladies' Library Association established with a membership of 125. Basket ball was the new game being played at the Armory. John Kinney and Charles Pilloid purchased in New York City, a Holly high duty triple ex- pansion pumping engine for the Angola water works, capacity 2,000,000 gal- lons daily, also an auxiliary pump, capacity 500,000, in case of accident to larger one. N. D. Robinson and Isaac Williamson build three-story block. Steuben Co. Electric Telephone Co. was organized by E. A. Wilder, Orland Ind., and L. R. Taylor, Angola. Thomas Marshall, later vice president of the United States, and Lois Kimsey of Angola were married.
1896-Feb. 9, The reconstructed Christian Church was dedicated. H. B. Weicht became sole proprietor of the L. E. Weicht & Son undertaking estab- lishment. The home of J. W. Snyder badly damaged by fire. The People's Lecture Course, which was given annually for several years, was started. First telephone line connecting Orland and Angola was built.
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1897-Frank C. Morse installed incandescant light system. Dec. 25, A large reception was held at the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Waller for Miss Bertha Clawson, who sailed for Japan as a missionary in the spring of 1898. The Sorosis Club gave a minstrel and used $50 of money received to purchase new books. Elder Chas. Medbury became pastor of the Christian Church. Feb. 22, The first meeting of the Steuben County Teachers' Association was held. Married, Carl Redding and Mary Gale, Frank Rooss and Nellie Day, Frank Beil and Ada Henry, Dr. S. S. Frazier and Alma Benson.
1898-Congregational Church society purchased a lot on West Maumee Street. Spanish war declared. April 26, Angola militia leaves-a big dem- onstration; 56 of the militia boys are sons of veterans of the Civil war. Aug. 10, W. R. C. sent a box to the soldiers. Monger & Zimmerman foundry and shop burned; loss $1,000. Aug. 11, Twenty fifth anniversary of the old set- tlers' meetings celebrated. Dr. H. D. Wood remodeled Jarvis residence, to be used as a hospital. Death of Henry Morrow, aged 79, and Christian Fast, aged 87. First telephone exchange in Angola, with 60 subscribers.
1899-A fine Congregational Church building was erected, costing $15,000. Judge S. A. Powers purchased the greenhouse of H. B. Weicht. April 10,
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Perhaps the oldest, if not the only log house in Angola, was torn down. The fishing club, known as the "Coffee Coolers," all old soldiers, left on May 22 for an outing at Lake Gage. Arthur Welch, Edward Freygang, Gary Wick- wire, Chas. Tasker, who went to the Klondike country two years ago, returned home. March 22, Death of Samuel Brown, son of George Brown, one of the pioneers. Chas. Bachelor built three-story block, northeast corner of square.
1900-Jan. 25, F. E. Burt, eye specialist, finished a special course of lec- tures on optometry in Cleveland, Ohio. March 14, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ferrier were married 50 years ago and the U. B. Sunday-school class of which Mr. Ferrier is a member, planned a surprise party. A farewell party is given Rev. and Mrs. F. M. Kemper. Hon. Thomas R. Marshall visited Angola.
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Jesse Carpenter and Wm. Phelps went to Indianapolis as delegates to the G. A. R. state convention. July 3, Mr. and Mrs. William Phelps celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Death of Mrs. Joshua Benedict, aged 94.
1901-Feb. 4, L. C. Stiefel became sole owner of the department store known as J. Stiefel's Sons. C. V. Foulk, assistant cashier of the Angola Bank, retired and John B. Parsell took his place. Linder & Ramsay stave factory burned; loss estimated at $2,000. An electric railroad is built through Angola to Lagrange. Deaths, Oct. 4, James Perfect; April 16, Prof. Chas. Nason, William Wickwire.
1902-Lieut. Gov. Gilbert moved to Ft. Wayne and became a member of the law firm, Gilbert, Berghoff & Wood. Mr. Wood was also an Angola man. April 15, Light meters were placed in the residences. The postoffice was moved to Opera House block. Tri-State Normal opened a school of pharmacy,
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Prof. C. C. Sherrard instructor. Sept., Miss Zonetta Vance went as a mis- sionary to India. Death of William Webb, aged 76.
1903-First National Bank established. Sorosis society celebrated 13th anniversary, April 17, Dr. Mary Ritter graduated from Medical College of Indiana at Indianapolis. Odd Fellows build a brick block on the corner of Elizabeth and Maumee Streets. Cost exclusive of grounds, about $20,000. Miss Foust Crosswaite, daughter of Col. B. J. Crosswaite, after whom the G. A. R. Post is named, visited in Angola and was given a reception at the post's headquarters. Elder C. S. Medbury resigned as pastor of the Chris- tian Church. Prof. Wyandt resigned as superintendent of schools. Prof. H. H. Keep chosen as his successor. Deaths, Jan. 28, Peter Russell, aged 73; Feb. 25, Reuben Timbers, aged 67; May 8, Mrs. James Case, aged 95; Mrs. H. K. Scott, Mrs. Henry Giles.
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1904-Jan. 12, The new Odd Fellows building was dedicated, the Stiefel department store to occupy the entire first floor. Stiefels moved into their new rooms Feb. 4. E. A. Bratton was elected judge of DeKalb and Steuben Counties. N. W. Gilbert went to Washington as congressman from the 12th district. Lake Shore Co. erected a new depot. Deaths, Jan. 26, Charles Bachelor, 83; Jan. 25, Charles Griffin, 70; Feb. 2, Ebenezer Johnson, 93; March 10, John Dygert, 80; March 15, Oliver Crockett, 86; July 4, Mrs. Chas. Jackson. In September Rev. John Humfreys began serving the Congrega- tional Church as pastor.
1905-There were 447 pupils enrolled in the public schools. Dr. Lane was appointed by Hon. Newton Gilbert to represent the 12th congressional district at the American Anti-Tuberculosis League, held at Atlanta, Ga., April 17th to 19th. June 28, Mrs. Lewis Henry, aged 66, entertained the following ladies: Mrs. J. Gochenaur, aged 67; Mrs. Mitchell, aged 77; Mrs. Andrew Craig, aged 73; Mrs. Joseph Sowle, aged 67; Mrs. Every Emerson, aged 73; Mrs. Dunham,
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aged 66; Mrs. Amos Bachelor, aged 74. Deaths, Jan. 29, Amos Bachelor; Feb. 22, Jesse Carpenter, aged 66; March 13, John Gochenaur, aged 67; March 13, Mrs. F. E. Burt, aged 49; April 2, Mrs. Israel Kemery, aged 74; April 9, Paul Croxton; July 23, W. H. Phelps, aged 76; Aug. 17, Henry Linder, aged 73.
1906-Angola became incorporated as a city. Orville Carver was first mayor. E. C. Klink became owner of the Angola Herald. Name of college changed from Tri-State Normal College to Tri-State College. Angola Bank was organized as Angola Bank Trust Co. A baby show was given by the guild of the Congregational Church. It was a "howling" success: $11 cleared, 33 babies present, youngest four weeks old. Pres. Roosevelt appointed Con- gressman N. W. Gilbert as one of five judges on the Philippine Islands; form-
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erly County Surveyor, State Senator, Lieut. Gov. and Member of Congress. The engineer students at the college organized an engineering society. Prof. Keep resigned as superintendent of city schools. May 9, Men began working on W. Maumee Street for Lake James electric line and on N. Wayne Street for the Valley line. 100 marriage licenses were issued this year. Dec. 16, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Freligh celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
1907-Ground was broken on the college campus for the new engineering building. The St. Joseph Valley line railroad was completed. The Odd Fel- lows celebrated the 50th anniversary of lodge in Angola. Miss Isabell Curl, noted soprano, cousin of D. R. Best, gave a recital. A manual training de- partment was added to city schools. Golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Mich- ael Eckhart was celebrated. The following persons have been superintendents of Angola schools to date: 1866-1871, 1881-1883, R. V. Carlin: 1871-1881, L. R. Williams: 1883-1888, A. B. Stevens; 1888-1889, F. E. Knoff; 1889-1893; W. O. Bailey ; 1893-1903, J. W. Wyandt: 1903-1906, H. H. Keep: 1906, E. V. Shockley.
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Deaths, Feb. 6, Joseph Sowle, aged 76; Feb. 25, Walter Strayer; March 9, Clyde Wolford; April 1, William Waller, aged 84; May 17, Israel Kemery, aged 77; Nov. 2, Lewis Stealy, aged 82; Nov. 10, Lorenzo Taylor, aged 69; William Ferrier, aged 84.
1908-The department of education of Tri-State College organized a sum- mer school for children from the first to the seventh grades. John Butz opened his new sawmill. In December H. W. Morley bought the Angola Herald of E. C. Klink. April 11, Schools and churches are opened, having been closed because of smallpox epidemic. Hon. N. W. Gilbert, Philippine commissioner, in connection with Pres. Roosevelt, had an article in the cur- rent issue of the Outlook on the work the American government has accom- plished in the Philippines. Cyrus Cline was elected to go to Washington, D. C., as congressman from the 12th district. Graduate of Angola high
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school, superintendent of schools, attorney at law. Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Rose celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Deaths, March 16, Samuel Moss, 79; April 6, Isaac Williamson, 65; Mrs. Daniel Palmer, 82; May 20, Moses Freligh, 80. Stephen Powers elected state senator. Later at 36 elected judge of 35th judicial circuit.
1909-The high school became an accredited high school. Only 40 others in the state, E. O. Maple superintendent. "Queen Esther" was given suc- cessfully by home talent, nearly 100 persons taking part. Prof. Sniff resigned as president of Tri-State College. He had been at the head of the college 25 years. J. J. Brayant became his successor. United Machine Co. located in Angola. A brick chapel was built at Circle Hill Cemetery; cost $1,400. May 28, Thirty-five pupils graduated from high school, the largest class in its history. Gov. and Mrs. Marshall visited Angola friends. Aug. 24-27, Tri- State College celebrated its 25th anniversary. Oct. 1, The Congregational Church installed a new Estey pipe organ. The Universal Tire Protector Co. located here. Capital stock $25,000. Charles Reign Scoville held evangelistic services in tabernacle erected for that purpose. Deaths, April 13, A. W. Sny-
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der, 76; April 26, Friend Wells, 69; May 3, David Scoville, 77; May 19, Mrs. Lydia Adams, 73; May 19, Mrs. Wm. Hunt, 70; Aug. 6, Leander Sowle, 71; Oct. 22, E. O. Rose, 77.
1910-The corner stone of the Christian Church, a magnificent structure, costing over $55,000, was laid. Hon. E. A. Bratton was elected judge of the appellate court. Goodwin Lumber Co. completely destroyed by fire. Prof. Maple resigned as superintendent of schools. A fifteen thousand dollar fire at the freight depot, largely covered by insurance. After an absence of one
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year in the west, Pres. Sniff again became head of Tri-State College. The Angola Monument Co. erected and placed 16 Indiana regimental monuments at the National Military Park at Vicksburg, Miss. Deaths, May 2, Francis Macartney, aged 78; May 4, Eli Rinehart, aged 72; May 16, Dr. J. E. Kimsey, aged 90; Aug. 23, James Collins, aged 90; July 23, Mrs. Adam Metzer, aged 90. The present M. E. Church was erected; this society was organized in 1838. Howard Long was appointed division superintendent of schools in the province of Albay, Philippine Islands.
1911-In May, the first May festival was given under the auspices of the Angola Choral Society. Lyle Shank was elected county superintendent of schools. June 27, A royal welcome was extended Hon. and Mrs. N. W. Gil-
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bert. Mrs. Adam Maugherman, the oldest person in northern Indiana, lives in Angola-106 years old. Deaths, John Richardson, aged 74; Jan. 7, Mrs. W. S. Ammerman, aged 52; Feb. 6, Sanford Morse, aged 68; Feb. 11, Mrs. Chas. Crandall, aged 66; June 10, Andrew Light, aged 75; Aug. 19, Newel P. Lewis, aged 71.
1912-Indiana Utility Co. took over the lights. Paving contract was let. Maumee Street was the first street paved. Co. B, 3d Regiment, won first hon- ors for marksmen. June 13, The Redpath Chautauqua came to Angola for the first time. The vice president-elect of the United States met Miss Lois Kimsey, who later became his wife, in Angola when she was deputy county clerk and he was attending court here. Deaths, Feb. 2, Mrs. Wm. Wickwire, aged 88; May 4, Mrs. Jacob Brown, 72; May 13, Mrs. Evart Morse, aged 54;
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Oct. 9. Mrs. Anthony Rogers, aged 81; Nov. 15, Mrs. Nettie Cole, aged 68; Nov. 26, John Kinsley, aged 82; Dec. 9, Joseph Woodhull, aged 84.
1913-April 14, Between 40 and 50 large packing cases of clothing, bed- ding, blankets, etc., from 250 to 300 bushels of potatoes, several crates of eggs, a quantity of butter and $40 in money were sent to the flood sufferers in the middle west. April 17, Reception for Rev. and Mrs. Nickerson at M. E. Church. Mayor Thos. Owen gave his salary of $150 for the year 1912 to the Angola City Band and his 1913 check toward public drinking fountains. T. J. Creel was elected mayor for the years 1914-1918. Deaths, Feb. 8, Thomas Cooper, 84; Feb. 17, Mrs. O. F. Fisk, 66; March 1, Mrs. A. W. Henry, 86; May 13, Mrs. Carolina Woodhull, 69; Aug. 1, S. A. Powers, 62; Oct. 17, Wm. Tasker, 71; Nov. 15, Mrs. W. H. Cole, 68; Nov. 18, Peter Jacobs, 63; Dec. 18, George Jordon, 87.
1914-Carnegie library building erected. Andrew Carnegie donated $10,- 000. Library of Sorosis Club, containing between 14,000 and 15,000 books, was turned over to the new library. The grounds were given by C. W. Mc- Connell as a memorial to Dr. and Mrs. G. W. McConnell. The book fund
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was started by Hon. N. W. Gilbert in memory of his father, Theodore R. Gil- bert. Judge Frank Powers was elected judge of appellate court. Joseph Zip- fel, shoe merchant, retired. Dr. H. D. Wood's residence badly damaged by fire. Angola Rotary Club was organized. Became affiliated with the inter- national body in 1919. Deaths, Nov. 12, H. P. Hathaway, aged 92; Jan. 2, Mrs. W. N. Shaugniss, 72; Jan. 26, Mrs. Emmet Bratton, 51: Feb. 9, Rawson Welch, 71; April 18, T. E. Purinton, 62; April 22, Mrs. Milton Bolin, 55; May 6, J. W. Martin, 76; July 27, John Harpman, 62; Sept. 24, Dell Day, 70; Nov. 30, Mrs. Moses Freligh, 81.
1915-In Feb. O. G. Barrett was selected as the first county Agricultural agent. In Nov. the new Carnegie library was dedicated. "Anchor in Angola" was selected by the Rotary Club as the motto for the city of Angola. Miss Alice Neilson, grand opera star of the Metropolitan Grand Opera Co., gave a song recital on the evening of July 31. Sorosis Club celebrated its silver
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anniversary. The M. E. Church held a large tabernacle meeting. Mr. Pitzer, evangelist. Vice-president Marshall and wife visited friends and relatives in the city. Mr. and Mrs. John Crampton celebrated their goiden wedding anni- versary. Deaths, Feb. 3, Frank Powers, aged 55; March 5, Mrs. Wm. Phelps, 81; June 1, J. R. Wickwire, 69; Dec., Frank VanAuken, 65.
1916-Jan. 14, The new armory is completed and Co. B gave a public re- ception. Domestic Science department is added to the schools. L. W. Fair- field was elected congressman from the 12th district. April 5-6, Angola Mar- tial Band carried off honors at Republican state convention in Indianapolis. June 24, Because of trouble on Mexican border, Co. B, 3rd regiment and hos- pital corps were ordered to leave for mobilization camp at Ft. Harrison, In- dianapolis. July 11, Indiana troops reach Mexican border.
1917-Valley line has terrible wreck; several killed and many injured. On Feb. 21, M. C. Pollock feed store and on March 3 National Mills were completely destroyed by fire. April, War is declared. The following An- gola boys entered the first training camp at Indianapolis: George Fairfield, Almond Fairfield, E. J. Condon, Chas. DeLancy, Jack Misamore, Roy Ger- fen, John Culver, Lloyd Harrison, O. J. Vanslow. Steuben County went "over the top" in her Y. M. C. A., Red Cross, Liberty Bond and War Sav-
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ing Stamp drives. Her slogan for the Red Cross Christmas drive was "4,000 paying and working members in Steuben County by Christmas time." Over 5,000 persons were made members and $11,410.36 raised. Soldiers' monument located in the center of the public square was dedicated on Sept. 13. Its in- scription reads: "By the grateful citizens of Steuben County, to commemo- rate the valor and patriotism of her soldiers in the Civil war, 1861-1865." The amount appropriated by the county commissioners for this monument was $15,000. Deaths, Jan. 18, Mrs. Lauren Smith; Feb. 13, Clay Lemon, 72; March 17, Henry Owen, 82.
1918-Jan. 12, Terrible blizzard. Mercury drops from 10 above zero at midnight Jan. 11 to 30 below at 6 a. m. Jan. 12. All business suspended Sat- urday and the Sunday services at the churches annulled. Jan. 23, Because of fuel shortage, business places closed certain days and hours until March 25. J. E. Kratz, eye specialist, opened an office on West Maumee Street. The
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large building on North Wayne Street, built in 1900 for the United Machine Co., was sold to Swenson Machine Co. for $17,500. Cars discontinued run- ning on Valley line and the same was sold to a Chicago firm of dealers in junk. H. W. Morley, Orville Stevens and C. C. Carlin attended a mass meet- ing of united war workers in Chicago. Angola more than reached her quota of $65,000 in war chest drive. May 18, Angola Electric Manufacturing Co. incorporated. Aug. 3, James Pershing, brother of General Pershing, leader of our forces in France, gave a lecture at Redpath Chautauqua tent. The
government placed a military unit of the Student Army Training Corps at Tri-State College. Opened Oct. 1. Influenza works havoc. Many Angola soldiers die at camp and at training school at Tri-State College. Much sick- ness among the townspeople and many deaths. Nov. 11, Armistice was signed. Angola received the news with an outburst of joy and enthusiasm. Dec. 17, Dr. H. D. Wood died at the age of 83. Death of Lee Porter, first Steuben County boy to die in the war.
1919-Farmers' and Merchants' Insurance Agency organized. A new in- dustry, the Standard Body Co., moved to Angola from White Pigeon, Mich. April 11, Death of Andrew Carnegie, who so generously donated $10,000 toward the library. April 26, The 100th anniversary of Odd Fellows was
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celebrated by the local lodge. Home coming week was observed throughout Steuben County. On Aug. 29, 30 and 31 Angola celebrated. Thursday, re- union day, with meeting in Library Park. In the evening, the historical and patriotic pageant, "In Old Steuben," was given on the school grounds. Fri- day, old settlers' day. Saturday, soldiers' day. Big dinner was served all soldiers of the Civil, Spanish-American and World wars. Nov. 11, Armis- tice day, first anniversaary, was celebrated by World war soldiers. Guy Kimmerling located in Angola. Deaths, Feb. 16, Chas. Cain, 51; March 28, Nathan Sickles, 68; April 3, Solomon Cox, 70; June 28, George Henry, 54; July 26, Jesse Johnson, 73; Dec. 12, Orville Goodale, 73.
1920-Rev. I. G. Jacobs became pastor of the M. E. Church. Feb. 14 and 15, Disastrous fires at the homes of Howard Jackson and David Reese. Clint Beatty purchased Opera House block. Dr. H. B. Woods, chiropractor, lo-
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cated in Angola. Dennis Tripplet sold his men's furnishing establishment to W. W. L. Jarrard. May 8, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Snyder celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Sept. 3-4, The 50th anniversary of the Northern Indiana Editorial Association was held. May 27, College commencement, 110 graduates, students from all over the world included. Many deaths among the older people during the year. Jan. 16, R. V. Carlin, 85; for more than 50 years Mr. Carlin taught the same Bible class at the Christian Church Sun- day school; Feb. 11, George Mallory, 66: Feb. 12, Mrs. James Hayward, 58; Sept. 7, Walter Wolfard, 70; March 9, Alcinus Barron, 58; Nov. 22, Orville Carver, 77; Dec. 19, Lafayette Burkett, 78.
1921-Jan. 11, Parent-Teacher Association organized. The Angola Bank Trust Co. installed a large chime clock on the corner of the block in which they are located. C. W. Buck became manager of the Croxton opera house. Orville Stevens, Republican, was elected mayor. Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Will Helme and Mrs. Josie Wickwire as delegates
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from the Angola club attended the international convention of Rotary Clubs at Edinburgh, Scotland. Aug. 12-13, The first woman's jury sits in court. Nov. 11, Armistice day is appropriately celebrated. Deaths, Feb. 23, S. S. Brooks, 90; March 19, Fred Frisbie, 53; May 15. Mrs. Mary Lewis, 61; May 29, George W. Willenar, 54; May 28, Mrs. Mary Eggleston, 80; Oct. 8, Frank lin Cary, 89: Nov. 5, Miss Felia Parish, 81.
1922-The new Community building gymnasium was opened on Jan. 27. Entertainment given by school. Jan. 28, Basket Ball tournament, beginning at one o'clock. Jan. 29, Sunday, Community mass meeting held. Reports of committees given, also an address by Rev. L. Masters of Kendallville. March 2-3-4, District basket ball tournament held here. Angola won. Shirley Wal- ler and Harry Goodrich purchase Lake James Park, commomly known as Palty Town, and made many improvements. The following business blocks
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were completed or nearly so during the year: William Watson, restaurant; L. R Lepird, shoe dealer; filling station on N. Wayne Street; Orlo Roberts, garage and second hand store; Carl Casebeer, garage; Angola Garage; Mr. Nichols, garage. Oct. 12, The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William Watson; Aug. 25, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Sniff; Feb. 20, Mr. and Mrs. George Rowley were celebrated and on May 14, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Whea- ton celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. March 4, Patterson's depart- ment store robbed, second time in two months. March 5, $15,000 fire in busi- ness district. Bassett & Ransburg, restaurant, damaged to amount of $8,000; Nick Cascarelli, College Inn, $2,500; Mote Barber Shop, $800; John Christ, Palace of Sweets, $2,000; buildings $2,000 and various small losses by smoke to other occupants. The Christian Science Church society bought the build- ing on corner of Martha and Gale Streets. April 3, Dr. Swantusch returns
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