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While coupling cars last Saturday, Joe Maloney caught his arm between the deadwoods and is now carrying it in a sling. The bone was fractured. (Re: Garrett Clipper—2 Aug 1894)

Otto Dohms, who was badly pinched some time ago, is getting along as well as can be expected under the circumstances. He has a very sore arm. (Re: Garrett Clipper—2 Aug 1894)

Engineer Mike Kelly, while getting off his engine at Deshler, received a badly sprained ankle and is under a physician’s care. (Re: Garrett Clipper—2 Aug 1894)

Hamilton, Dec. 30, 1889: H. Dill and wife, of Sedan, visited with the family of George Bratton Christmas. (Re: Waterloo Press—2 Jan 1890)

Hamilton, Dec. 30, 1889: Mrs. George Cosper planted one bean last summer and from that bean she got 949 beans, all from one she planted. Who can beat that. (Re: Waterloo Press—2 Jan 1890)

Franklin, Dec. 30, 1889: Mr. Wolf has a brother visiting him from Robertsville, Ohio. (Re: Waterloo Press—2 Jan 1890)

Franklin, Dec. 30, 1889: Mrs. Beidler and her sister, Mrs. Parker, visited friends here last week. (Re: Waterloo Press—2 Jan 1890)

Franklin, Dec. 30, 1889: Mrs. Willahan, of Pennsylvania, is visiting relatives and friends in this vicinity. (Re: Waterloo Press- 2 Jan 1890)

Franklin, Dec. 30, 1889: Miss Ollie Collins, and her sister, Mrs. Dannells visited friends in Ohio, during the holidays. (Re: Waterloo Press—2 Jan 1890)

Auburn, Dec. 31, 1889: Mrs. L. D. Britton has purchased a home in town, and in a few months will be a resident of Auburn. (Re: Waterloo Press—2 Jan 1890)

Auburn, Dec. 31, 1889: Rev. Smith of the Baptist church, will soon have his family with him. (Re: Waterloo Press—2 Jan 1890)

Auburn, Dec. 31, 1889: Mrs. T. C. Ford and daughter, Maggie of Hicksville, O., are in town for a few days visit. (Re: Waterloo Press—2 Jan 1890)

At the republican precinct meeting last Saturday in Ensley’s Hall, Mr. Forkner was made chairman and Editor Campbell, of the Dispatch, secretary. The call was then read and the precincts then appointed as follows: Committeeman of the south precinct, Jas. Stafford; north, H. R. Culbertson. Delegates to the district meeting next week, Wm. Clark and E. L. Mason, south and G. A. Bishop and A. Robbins, north. (Re: Waterloo Press—16 Jan 1890)

NOTICE.—The undersigned has for sale at his residence four miles north-east of this place, one work horse, one two-year-old past, and also three head of yearlings past, all bread for the Stuller horse except one, which is bread from A. J. Sinclair’s horse, for sale cheap. All those wishing to buy, call and see for yourself. They are all of good size and build. J. H. Bowlby. (Re: Waterloo Press—16 Jan 1890)

Fairfield Center, Jan. 15, 1890: Mr. Chas. Loomis, who has been on a hunting expedition in Michigan has returned. (Re: Waterloo Press—16 Jan 1890)

Fairfield Center, Jan. 15, 1890: Dr. Rudolph had one of his horses severely lacerated on a barb wire fence recently. (Re: Waterloo Press—16 Jan 1890)

Fairfield Center, Jan. 15, 1890: We noticed W. Rinehart and James Wagoner, of Pleasant Ridge, on our streets last week. (Re: Waterloo Press—16 Jan 1890)

Fairfield Center, Jan. 15, 1890: T. F. Elson may now be seen with a perpetual smile, and all because it happened to be a girl. (Re: Waterloo Press—16 Jan 1890)

Fairfield Center, Jan. 15, 1890: Mr. Edgar Buchanan is reconvalescing from an attack of LaGrippe. Emory Shook is teaching Mr. B.’s school. (Re: Waterloo Press—16 Jan 1890)

Fairfield Center, Jan. 15, 1890: George Reinoehl is getting some lumber sawed for the construction of a fishing sloop. We understand Reinoehl and Sharp have formed a turtle trust. (Re: Waterloo Press—16 Jan 1890)

Franklin, January 12, 1890: Frank Hoy goes to Michigan on business this week. (Re: Waterloo Press—16 Jan 1890)

Franklin, January 12, 1890: Mrs. Bryan spent last week with her daughter in St. Joe. (Re: Waterloo Press—16 Jan 1890)

Franklin, January 12, 1890: Mr. Wolf remains about the same, his cough being worse some days than on others. (Re: Waterloo Press—16 Jan 1890)

Franklin, January 12, 1890: Mart Miser spent Sunday at home with his parents, returning to Angola Monday. (Re: Waterloo Press—16 Jan 1890)

Franklin, Jan. 27, 1890: We hear that J. C. Hodges has been having the grip. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Franklin, Jan. 27, 1890: John Acton is now of the opinion that he has the grip. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Franklin, Jan. 27, 1890: Darwin Soule and daughter, Mattie, spent Sunday at Angola. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Franklin, Jan. 27, 1890: Mr. G. B. Soule’s horses ran over him while he was watering them and hurt him quite badly. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Franklin, Jan. 27, 1890: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Snyder, Mrs. Miser, Jennie Wolf, Ida Clement and Eliza Mark were the visitors at Bonny Dell School last week, and report the school in a flourishing condition, under the management of Ed. Beard. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

While Chas. Voss wrestled with the grip during the past week, Sol Beidler attended to the express and mail transportation business. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

J. Lowenstein & Company are taking an account of stock. Pay up, settle up and get up some way to take advantage of their bargains. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Casselman arrived Tuesday from Manitee county, Mich., to spend a month or more with their children in this county. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Mrs. N. T. Jackman was in a critical condition of health during the past two weeks from pneumonia, superinduced by influenza. Getting better. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

It is currently reported that Wm. H. Dills, of Auburn, will succeed Hon. Freman Kelley in the Indiana legislature. There may be a demand for a younger man, however. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

The Waterloo Gun Club has been organized with the following charter members: W. A. Patterson, J. G. Johnson, Dr. H. D. Chamberlain, James Beckner, C. M. Meek, Geo. Sinclair and R. Wes McBride. When you desire to see some good shooting follow this club. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Butler, January 21, 1889: Mrs. Inman is very sick at present. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Butler, January 21, 1889: Mrs. Sadie Worth has a friend visiting from Chicago. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Butler, January 21, 1889: Miss Jennie Beyer has returned from a three week’s visit in Chicago. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Butler, January 21, 1889: Mr. and Mrs. Cone, of Michigan, have been visiting for a week with Rev. Cone and family. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Summit, January 27, 1890: Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Drusie Conrad, Jan. 24, a boy. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Summit. January 27, 1890: Samuel Mortoff has been on the sick list the last few day. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Summit, January 27, 1890: Bert Conrad and wife visited the latter’s parents Sunday. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Summit, January 27, 1890: Mrs. H. D. Snowberger visited friends in Steubenville on Sunday last. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Summit, January 27, 1890: Mrs. Jennie Fisher was the guest of Mrs. Drusie Conrad last Sabbath. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Summit, January 27, 1890: Verren Thesher and family spent Sunday last with friends in Hudson. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Summit, January 27, 1890: O. Gramling has been under the doctor’s care the past week with LaGrippe. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Summit, January 27, 1890: Duncan and Baxter shipped a car load of hogs from this place last Saturday. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Summit, January 27, 1890: Mrs. Joseph Penick visited her daughter, Mrs. Gust Swager, in Waterloo last Thursday. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Summit, January 27, 1890: Mrs. Emma Swager, of Waterloo, visited her parents, Mr. Joseph Penick’s a few day last week. (Re; Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Summit, January 27, 1890: Frank Deetz and family, of Fairfield Center, were the guest of A. Sweigart and family one day last week. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Sedan, January 27, 1890: Ella Seydell is home on a two week’s vacation. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Sedan, January 27, 1890: P. K. Guthrie traded for a span of mules last week. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Sedan, January 27, 1890: Mrs. Alsine Fickus is under the doctor’s care—La Grippe and a relapse. (Re: Waterloo Press—30 Jan 1890)

Mrs. H. C. Smith has the grip. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Feb 1890)

Frank Fisk is suffering from a relapse from LaGrippe at Ann Arbor. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Feb 1890)

Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Harper visited Mrs. Ehlers of Auburn over Sabbath. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Feb 1890)

The J. U. G. Club will meet with Miss Blanche Davison next Monday evening. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Feb 1890)

Bryon Zimmerman’s little girl has been very sick. His wife also has been in bad health. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Feb 1890)

Mr. J. P. Metevier has been prostrated with LaGrippe and quite sick during the past week. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Feb 1890)

Mrs. H. C. Smith enjoyed a "mess of danelion greens" Jan 31. How is that for a mild climate. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Feb 1890)

Mrs. Fred Nopper, of Butler, visited with her parents over Sabbath, and during her stay was not in best of health. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Feb 1890)

The Duncan Manufactory received orders last week for 3,100 buggy bodies. The largest order was from Kiblinger, of Auburn. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Feb 1890)

A. V. Sinclair has purchased the dwelling house of Richard Shull, Union street, and will make that his residence. He has a nice home. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Feb 1890)

Mrs. J. P. McCague and her son Charles made another trip to Detroit last week to consult with the physicians in regard to the cancer in the young man’s cheek. They returned on Monday morning without having submitted to an operation. It is to be hoped some relief may be obtained. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Feb 1890)

Marion Bemenderfer, the night baggage man at the station, received a severe injury Saturday night while attempting to wheel a heavy baggage truck, which has laid him up under a physician’s care. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Feb 1890)

On Saturday, Feb. 1, the parents and friends of Mrs. F. E. Thomson precipitated a surprise on the occasion of the 34^th anniversary of the lady’s birth. Thirty guests were present, and among the presents given were an elegant bureau, a clock, hat and wearing apparel and other articles. Miss Lulu Rempis gave a nice apron, her own handiwork. A good social time resulted and a splendid dinner added to the enjoyments of the occasion. By the hands of the lady’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Farrington, the editor acknowledges the receipt of a liberal supply of cake. Thanks and good wishes. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Feb 1890)

Corunna, February 3, 1890: Agent Drury, who for several days has been sick, has so far recovered as to be at his post again. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Feb 1890)

Rev. M. R. Pierce was smitten with that popular disease, LaGrippe, and goeth about like a mourner with watery eyes and sore nose. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Feb 1890)

Dr. F. Snyder came very near having a serious accident to-day in attempting to get on the Lake Shore freight train while it was in rather rapid motion. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Feb 1890)

Oliver Gramling who has been sick for some time is still very low. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Feb 1890)

Summit, Feb. 3, 1890: Born, to the wife of H. P. R. Lawson last week, a boy, usual weight. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Feb 1890)

Sedan, Feb. 4, 1890: Ed. Rice had a part of his great toe amputated yesterday. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Feb 1890)

Auburn, February 11, 1890: Will Miller moves his family to Waterloo this week. (Re: Waterloo Press—13 Feb 1890)

Auburn, February 11, 1890: The Grosscup boys are delivering about two hundred thousand brick for the new building east of the postoffice. (Re: Waterloo Press—13 Feb 1890)

Auburn, February 11, 1890) Lew Cullers has gone to the far west and forgot to settle numerous bills with the business men about town before he went. (Re: Waterloo Press—13 Feb 1890)

Auburn, February 11, 1890: W. J. Wallace was unable to secure such a room as he would like, so is building a shop on the east side of his lot on 7^th street. (Re: Waterloo Press—13 Feb 1890)

Auburn, February 11, 1890: John Weaver has so much work to do that he has been compelled to build a large and commodious shop on the back end of his lot. (Re: Waterloo Press—13 Feb 1890)

Hudson, Feb. 10, 1890: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Teeters the 7^th a daughter. (Re: Waterloo Press—13 Feb 1890)

Hudson, Feb. 10, 1890: A. G. Parnell went to Angola the 8^th on business. (Re: Waterloo Press—13 Feb 1890)

Hudson, Feb. 10, 1890: A. Ferguson visited Waterloo Wednesday of last week. (Re: Waterloo Press—13 Feb 1890)

Hudson, Feb. 10, 1890: Mr. L. Cool and wife visited friends in Auburn last week. (Re: Waterloo Press—13 Feb 1890)

Hudson, Feb. 10, 1890: Mr. J. H. Wagoner went to Angola on the 4^th instant on business. (Re: Waterloo Press—13 Feb 1890)

Hudson, Feb. 10, 1890: Mrs. McDougle went to Summit on Monday to visit her daughter and also a grandson. (Re: Waterloo Press—13 Feb 1890)

Hudson, Feb. 10, 1890: Mrs. Clara McDougle, of the Lake, is here visiting for a few days with G. H. McDougle’s family. (Re: Waterloo Press—13 Feb 1890)

Hudson, Feb. 10, 1890: Mr. Seery and wife, from near Waterloo, were the guests of J. Shaffstall and wife over night the 8^th. (Re: Waterloo Press—13 Feb 1890)

Hudson, Feb. 10, 1890: H. T. Deffenbach is the happiest man in town. He has been praying for a boy for quite a while, and on the 7^th the boy made its appearance. H. T. expects to soon have help in the store. (Re: Waterloo Press—13 Feb 1890)

Butler, Feb. 10, 1890: David Dilgard visited over Sabbath with his brother’s family south of Waterloo. (Re: Waterloo Press—13 Feb 1890)

Last Tuesday Isaac Lautzenheiser, from Edgerton, Ohio, was in our vicinity. In the evening he attended church in Hamilton and stayed over night with his father. (Re: Waterloo Press—13 Feb 1890)

Franklin, Feb. 10, 1890: Frank and Tom Ray, of Auburn, spent Sunday in our midst. (Re: Waterloo Press—13 Feb 1890)

Franklin, Feb. 10, 1890: Tom Kingsley returned from Nebraska on last Saturday, after a absence of five years. Tom has grown to a "six footer," but is the same old Tom. (Re: Waterloo Press—13 Feb 1890)

On Tuesday, Feb. 25, commencing at 10 o’clock a. m. will occur the public sale of personal property belonging to Lewis Henning and Mrs. M. E. Cool, at the latter’s residence 2 ½ miles south of Waterloo, and three miles north-east of Auburn, consisting of six head of well bred horses, two cows, one heifer, one fat hog, one brood sow, fifteen Shoats, poultry, corn, ten tons of hay, household goods, etc. This will be an extensive sale and a good place to purchase. Keep the date in mind and see bills. (Re: Waterloo Press—13 Feb 1890)

February 10, 1890, marks the 13^th anniversary of the birth of Miss Belle Brown, on which occasion eighteen of her school mates assembled at her pleasant home to do honors to the occasion. Quite a number of presents were made, and Miss Gertie Blattner was selected as orator in the presentations. Supper was served and the evening passed in an enjoyable manner. (Re: Waterloo Press—13 Feb 1890)

Stafford, February 24, 1890: Rev. McCloe had five accessions at Big Run yesterday. (Re: Waterloo Press-27 Feb 1890)

Stafford, February 24, 1890: Miss Sarah Imhoff is quite sick with rheumatism of the live. (Re: Waterloo Press—27 Feb 1890)

Stafford, February 24, 1890: Rev. D. Tedrow has closed his meeting at Zion church. He had 17 accessions. (Re: Waterloo Press—27 Feb 1890)

Stafford, February 24, 1890: The coming summer Francis Steckley will work for Peter Grube, Clyde Freeburn for Geo. Webster, and Frank Cook for Henry Webster. Farm wages range from $15 to $17 per month. (Re: Waterloo Press—13 Feb 1890)

Hamilton, March 3, 1890: James Booth of Waterloo, was on the streets last Saturday taking of the view of the city. (Re: Waterloo Press—13 Feb 1890)

Dr. Kimmel and others went to Angola to-day on business. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Mar 1890)

Wm. Simons has been retained for another year by E. A. Metz. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Mar 1890)

J. C. Smith’s brother, from Butler, visited him a few days the past week. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Mar 1890)

Charles Stageralt, of Akron, O., came last Wednesday to work for E. Johnston this summer. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Mar 1890)

T. F. Franks and daughter, from near Corunna, were in town a day or two last week. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Mar 1890)

John Mathews, of Auburn, was here a few days last week with his sister, Mrs. Shaffstall. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Mar 1890)

Mr. Merica was here few days last week working up the twine trade for Culbertson & Co. at Auburn. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Mar 1890)

Last Friday evening Mr. T. I. Knight, the engineer, lectured and exhibited the capturing of a locomotive by 32 men in the late conflict with the south, and the daring adventures they had to undergo to get back to the Union army. He had a full house and all were well pleased. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Mar 1890)

Summit March 3, 1890) Amos Swigart was visited by a relative from Michigan Sunday. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Mar 1890)

Summit, March 3, 1890) R. W. Delong, of Waterloo is visiting friends in town this week. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Mar 1890)

Summit, March 3, 1890) Ed. Ling was on our streets last Saturday shaking hands with old acquaintances. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Mar 1890)

Summit, March 3,1890: Commodore Oberlin and Amos Swigart went to Waterloo Saturday on business. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Mar 1890)

Summit, March 3, 1890: Miss Aggie Baxter, who has been visiting friends at Auburn the past week, returned to home last Saturday. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Mar 1890)

Summit, March 3, 1890: Miss Blen Swift, who has been visiting her sister, Mar. Hattie Rose, returned to her home in Eaton Rapids, Mich., last Wednesday. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Mar 1890)

Summit, March 3, 1890: John Stover, having bought property at Pleasant Lake, intends to move there about the first week in April, where he intends to continue in the business of weaving carpet. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Mar 1890)

Summit, March 3, 1890: On Friday last William Sprankle, missing his key to the store, began to search for it, but in vain, at last employed two men armed with a double barreled shot gun and a hammer, who watched with open eyes, but saw nothing. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Mar 1890)

Butler, March 3, 1890: Al. Gengnagel has purchased the corner store room of C. J. Coats, and will soon move therein. Al. Has a good stock of harness, etc., and wants a good room to show his goods. (Re: Waterloo Press—6 Mar 1890)

Auburn, March 11, 1890: H. C. Shull hurries around in his mild wagon now to get home and rock the new baby boy. (Re: Waterloo Press—13 Mar 1890)

Franklin, May 12, 1890: John Acton attended the funeral of John Ocker, at Butler, recently. (Re: Waterloo Press—15 May 1890)

Franklin, May 12, 1890: Mr. Wolf still remains quite low, His daughter Mrs. Miller, visited him on last Sunday. (Re: Waterloo Press—15 May 1890)

Franklin, May 12, 1890: Miss Laura Chapman expects to visit her old home in Ashland county, Ohio, some time in the near future. (Re: Waterloo Press—15 May 1890)

Franklin, May 12, 1890: Mart Miser, of Angola, visited at home last Tuesday. He was accompanied by a Mr. Sherett, a book agent from Angola. (Re: Waterloo Press—15 May 1890)

Franklin, April 21, 1890: Charley Ridge attended Sunday school at Bonny Dell on last Sunday. (Re: Waterloo Press—24 Apr 1890)

Franklin, April 21, 1890: Miss Jennie Brandeberry is spending a week with the family of Dr. Adams, at Auburn. (Re: Waterloo Press—24 Apr 1890)

Franklin, April 21, 1890: Annie Merrill was obliged to close her school on account of the sickness of her mother. (Re: Waterloo Press—24 Apr 1890)

Franklin, April 21, 1890: Father Pierson has been quite poorly for a couple of weeks, but we notice he is our again to-day. (Re: Waterloo Press—24 Apr 1890)

Franklin, April 21, 1890: Hi Wolf is in very poor health this spring. We understand he intends to build a farm barn during the summer. (Re: Waterloo Press—24 Apr 1890)

Franklin, April 21, 1890: Eliza Mark returned to her home last Sunday, after staying with her sister about one year and a half. She will be missed by the young people of the neighborhood. (Re: Waterloo Press—24 Apr 1890)

North Franklin, April 14, 1890: John Fee has been pretty sick with mumps, but is improving. (Re: Waterloo Press—17 Apr 1890)

North Franklin, April 14, 1890: George Kepler will work for his father-in-law this summer. (Re: Waterloo Press—17 Apr 1890)

North Franklin, April 14, 1890: Gilbert Greenwood has removed from Butler onto his mother’s farm. (Re: Waterloo Press—17 Apr 1890)

North Franklin, April 14, 1890: Jeff Bettz has made some patent rail fence, and is now making some picket fence on his farm. (Re: Waterloo Press—17 Apr 1890)

North Franklin, April 14, 1890: The spring term of school in District No. 2, taught by Miss Alta Kepler, will close in two weeks. (Re: Waterloo Press 17 Apr 1890)

North Franklin, April 14, 1890: The election passed off quietly. Mr. Potter, republican trustee, was defeated, but Milton Jones was re-elected for assessor. (Re: Waterloo Press—17 Apr 1890)

Joseph Sewell, Jr., will commence sawing in a few days. (Re: Waterloo Press—17 Apr 1890)

Rev. A. V. Knepper will stay among us the coming year. Mr. Knepper is a good preacher and a faithful worker. (Re: Waterloo Press—17 Apr 1890)

Miss Jessie Griffith and Miss Nettie Beecher opened a millinery shop last week. Any one in need of a new hat should call on them. They have their prices way down, and sell just as cheap as they do in Waterloo or Butler. Your patronage is solicited. (Re: Waterloo Press—17 Apr 1890)

Smithfield, April 14, 1890: A Mr. Bolinger moved on the farm owned by Dr. A. S. Farrington last Monday. (Re: Waterloo Press17 Apr 1890)

Smithfield, April 14, 1890: Adam Forney had the misfortune to have his horse bread through a bride while on his way to town last Thursday, badly injuring one of them. (Re: Waterloo Press—17 Apr 1890)

Miss Blanche Davison commenced clerking for J. G. Johnson on Monday last. (Re: Waterloo Press—27 Mar 1890)

Mr. and Mrs. John Myers, of Smithfield township, have an heir, a boy born March 17. (Re: Waterloo Press—27 Mar 1890)

Ab. Kelley went to Garrett Tuesday to hold a three day’s revival meeting among the democrats. (Re: Waterloo Press—27 Mar 1890)

Mrs. A. T. Minier has purchased the house and lot in the south part of town of Mr. J. C. Updegraph. (Re: Waterloo Press—27 Mar 1890)

Henry Willis, who has been in critical condition of health for several weeks, is now convalescing and able to walk about. (Re: Waterloo Press—27 Mar 1890)

The proprietor of the north side of market has taken a partner, and the firm is now J. C. Updegraph and Coe. The lady came from Concord. (Re: Waterloo Press—27 Mar 1890)

Perry Fitch, of Jackson township, is the last acquisition to ranks of candidates for treasurer on the democratic ticket. What is the matter with Ben. L. Duncan? "He’s all right." (Re: Waterloo Press—27 Mar 1890)

Hudson, March 24, 1890: J. G. Johnson and A. D. Locke, from Waterloo, were here over night the 20^th on business. (Re: Waterloo Press 27 Mar 1890)

North Franklin, March 17, 1890: Edward Clark and wife are away visiting relatives near Hudson. (Re: Waterloo Press—20 Mar 1890)

North Franklin, March 17, 1890: Last week Milton Root, from Angola, visited his uncle, William Musser’s family. (Re: Waterloo Press—20 Mar 1890)

North Franklin, March 17, 1890: Mr. Joseph Sewell, sr., and wife have both been pretty sick, but are now both improving. (Re: Waterloo Press—20 Mar 1890)

North Franklin, March 17, 1890: Mr. Frederic has traded his farm near Mooresville, and last Saturday he had a public sale of personal property preparatory to moving. (Re: Waterloo Press—20 Mar 1890)

North Franklin, March 17, 1890: John Wagoner, a former Franklin township boy living near Milford for the last year and a half, has returned to his mothers home. He is a local preacher in the Methodist church. (Re: Waterloo Press—20 Mar 1890)

Corunna, March 12, 1890: Rev. John Snyder preached a fine sermon in the U. B. Church here last Sabbath, for Heb. 10-34. (Re: Waterloo Press—20 Mar 1890)

Stafford, March 10, 1890: Peleg Hull is building a house in Butler this spring. (Re: Waterloo Press—20 Mar 1890)

Stafford, March 10, 1890: Thomas Dohner, of Iowa, is visiting his cousin, Isaac Dohner. (Re: Waterloo Press—20 Mar 1890)

Stafford, March 10, 1890: James May, of Auburn, has sold his farm in this township to Mr. Keller. (Re: Waterloo Press—20 Mar 1890)

Hudson, April 14, 1890: T. B. Snyder, from near Butler, is in Hudson visiting friends. (Re: Waterloo Press—17 Apr 1890)

Auburn, April 15, 1890: Mr. A. B. Richards has removed the fence in front of his house about the yard. (Re: Waterloo Press—17 Apr 1890)

Elmer Goodwin has repainted and decorated his handsome dwelling on North Center street. He has one of the coziest homes in town. (Re: Waterloo Press—17 Apr 1890)

R. G. Daniels is repairing his new purchase, the old Sinclair building, and has arranged the upper story with a view of renting for a dwelling. (Re: Waterloo Press—17 Apr 1890)

Gilbert McIntosh will sprinkle the streets for the next two years, provided the subscriptions from property owners will warrant it. McIntosh has been the most successful of anyone who ever took the contract, and he should be encouraged. (Re: Waterloo Press—17 Apr 1890)

Scott Lotzenheiser believes in painting the town black instead of red. After doing his usual amount of painting on the business buildings and residences he and his company of roof painters left last Monday to work in Kendallville. (Re: Waterloo Press—17 Apr 1890)

Fairfield Center, Mar.22, 1890: Miss Myrtie Bower will soon commence to teach the young ladies how to shoot at Turkey Creek, Steuben Co. (Re: Waterloo Press—27 Mar 1890)

John Potts has been very poorly of late. He has a severe attack of LaGrippe, and now is almost helpless with rheumatism. (Re: Waterloo Press—27 Mar 1890)

Stafford, March 25, 1890: John Shull has commenced spring plowing. (Re: Waterloo Press—27 Mar 1890)

Mrs. R. Arford is laying very low with inflammation of the lungs. Her daughter, Mr. L. A. Macklin and family of Lewisburg, Ohio, are her on account of her illness. (Re: Waterloo Press—27 Mar 1890)

Butler, March 24, 1890: Jacob Miller has been in Ohio on business for a week past. (Re: Waterloo Press—27 Mar 1890)

Butler, March 24, 1890: Miss Rilla Baxter began the spring term of her school at "Gravel Corners" to-day. (Re: Waterloo Press—27 Mar 1890)

Butler, March 24, 1890: Mrs. M. L. Gibson spent the greater part of last week visiting friends in the county. (Re: Waterloo Press—27 Mar 1890)

Butler, March 24, 1890: Jacob Row has sold his farm north of town, and as part payment took a house and lot in Butler. (Re: Waterloo Press—27 Mar 1890)

Butler, March 24, 1890: Again we see John Krontz’s smiling face on our streets. He closed his school near Spencerville last Friday and is now ready for business for the summer. (Re: Waterloo Press—27 Mar 1890)

The McBride and Kelley libel suit resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of $500.00. We have been asked several times what the cause of action was in this case. I would not be desirable to enter into details, but it is well understood that Mr. Charles Kelley, the defendant in this suit, had been in deep waters of trouble for several years, culminating in a divorce suit by his wife, wherein she received $6,000 alimony. Mr. Kelley either from his troubles, excessive attorney’s fees, loss of property, broken family, real or imaginary wrong, perpetrated as he alleged, by Mr. McBride while on the bench as Circuit Judge, became insane over his troubles or from permitting his temper to get the best of him, said many unkind thing about Mr. McBride. In the main he with many other citizens were charged with being robbers and thieves, engaged in a conspiracy to rob, and many other things, whereupon ex-Judge McBride commenced suit for libel, which resulted as above stated. (Re: Waterloo Press—24 Apr 1890)

Mrs. A. R. Shafer has purchased of Mr. Sam Eisher the property in the west part of town, formerly owned by the Lydecker heirs. It will be occupied by Mr. G. A. Fisher. (Re: Waterloo Press—1 May 1890)

Miss Cora Fausett left Monday noon for southern Montana, where she has an engagement to teach during the summer, at $50 per month. He has friends with whom she will visit. (Re: Waterloo Press—1 May 1890)

J. D. Beard has moved from Franklin township to town, and at present occupies the Dank’s residence on Union street, which has been put in repair by the present owner, Mrs. Fred C. Waterman. (Re: Waterloo Press—1 May 1890)

A surprise that did not surprise took place at the residence of J. N. Rickel on Center street last Thursday evening on the occasion of the 39^th anniversary of Mr. Rickel’s birth. The relatives and friends prepared the surprise all right, but Mr. R. was, like Sheridan at Winchester, six miles away, hanging paper for Milton Barker, and did not get home until ten o’clock at night, and the surprise came near being on the other party. He appreciates the nice rocker just the same, and although he had forgotten his birthday, he will not soon forget the friends who so kindly presented it. With the exception of the disappointment, all enjoyed the evening. (Re: Waterloo Press—1 May 1890)

The Choral Union elected the following officers ‘last week’; Pres. O. C. Dickinson; Vice Pres., Lillie M. Brysland; C. S. Harper, Secy; Frankie Weaver, Treas., D. R. Reed, Musical Director; Organist Frankie Weave; Librarian, Geo. A Kennedy. (Re: Waterloo Press—1 Mary 1890)

Mrs. Bowlby ahs been quite ill, but is convalescing. (Re: Waterloo Press—1 May 1890)

J. D. McAnally has purchased the house and lot on Washington street from Mr. S. C. Aldrich, of Pleasant Lake. (Re: Waterloo Press—1 May 1890)

The radical wing of the U. B. church organized a Sabbath school last Sunday, with the following officers; Supt., J. W. Bachtel; Asst., A. J. Beard; Secy, Lizzie Ditman; Organist, Ella Goodwin; Choir., Alexander Slater; Librarians, Cora Hill and Stella Henning: The school will meet next Sabbath at 2 o’clock, when arrangements will be made for a permanent hour of meeting. (Re: Waterloo Press—1 May 1890)

The trustees and member so the graduating class of the public schools in Grant township, net at the Lutz school house Tuesday evening and decided to hold the commencement exercises Thursday evening, June 5, 1890. The graduates are Minnie Duesler, Addie Lutz and Walter Eberly. (Re: Waterloo Press—1 May 1890)

Both the republicans and democrats nominated full tickets for the town offices in caucus last week. The republicans nominated Wm. Tomlinson for marshal, Frank Stewart for clerk, L. J. Diehl for treasurer, and Thomas Rudd and S. B. McLain for trustees; the democrats nominated Wm. McMorgan for marshal, Mr. Bruce for treasurer, and Peter Shoub and Mr. McBride for trustees. However, they will not all be elected to-day. (Re: Waterloo Press—1 May 1890)

Summit, May 6, 1890: Mr. Ed. Ling was seen on our streets last Saturday. (Re: Waterloo Press—8 May 1890)

Summit, May 6, 1890: Miss Maggie Chapman commenced a select school at Summit May 5. ( Re: Waterloo Press—8 May 1890)

Summit, May 6, 1890: Mr. A. Sweigart and wife visited friends near Hamilton last Sabbath. (Re: Waterloo Press—8 May 1890)

R. T. Duncan and wife were the guests of F. N. Rose and wife last Sabbath. (Re: Waterloo Press—8 May 1890)

At the regular meeting of Earnest C. L. S. C. May 3, 1890, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: President, Hattie Smith; vice-president, Mrs. Lillie M Brysland; secretary, Frankie Weaver; treasurer, Myra Gruhlke; critic, Lida M. Darby; instruction committee, Lillie M Brysland, Olive A. Long and Mattie Beidler. (Re: Waterloo Press—8 May 1890)

Frank Nichols is improving his residence on Washington street. (Re: Waterloo Press—15 May 1890)

Wm. H. May has been chosen as one of the teachers for the coming year in the Waterloo schools, to succeed Mrs. Graves. (Re: Waterloo Press—15 May 1890)

Mrs. S. D. Bohler started, Monday morning, for Kokomo, Ind. in answer to a telegram announcing the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Apperson. (Re: Waterloo Press—15 May 1890)

J. F. Shuman, George A. Kennedy, H. C .Willis, Phebe Walker, Hattie Dickinson and Gertrude Willis attended the convention of Y. P. S. C. E. at Fort Wayne this week. They report a pleasant meeting and royal hospitality on the part of the young people in thee city. (Re: Waterloo Press—15 May 1890)

Tuesday, the 6^th of May, being Miss Blanche Gett’s tenth birthday, her little friends and schoolmates gave he a surprise party; twenty-five of the little folks were present, and for three hours swinging and other childish plays were the order of the day. Her mother being in the secret, had prepared a neat lunch, which was then served. Amy Wallace then being called upon, in a few well-chosen words, presented Miss Blanche with a beautiful ring. To say she was surprised would be stating it mildly. The party then adjourned, giving evidence of having had a good time. (Re: Waterloo Press—15 May 1890)

Friday, May 9, 1890, being the 43^rd anniversary of the birth of Mr. H. P. Stroh, his wife and relatives decided to perpetrate a surprise upon him, but owing to the inclemency of the weather, many of the invited guests were not present, yet a goodly number assembled, to the complete surprise of Mr. S., although he said he had a suspicion of what was going on. After partaking of a bountiful repast prepared by Mrs. Stroh, to which ample justice was done, Mr. Stroh was then presented wit a very beautiful hanging lamp, besides other presents. After spending a very enjoyable afternoon and evening, the friends departed, feeling that it had been good to be there. (Re: Waterloo Press—15 May 1890)

The following is a list of letters remaining uncalled for in the Waterloo P. O.: L. J. Barridge, A. L. Culbertson, F. Childs; Tom Conely. Thomas Carney. William Done, T. J. Forrest, Mrs. Susan Frick, M. D. Fitzgerald, David Hyman, May Hogan, J. B. Jones, Grace Kelley, Nellie O. Leanz, John Lyons, Mrs. Emma Miers, Anna Moore, E. C. Miller, Mrs. J. A. McCrosky, Arthur S. Parker, Chas, E. Reed, Daniel Rayer/Bayer, Joseph Rohn, Emma Sawyer, S. Saxon, John W. Sanders, Fred Sadison, Selena Segnaur, A. E. Towle 2, Ellen Wrenner. (Re: Waterloo Press—20 May 1890)

The following delegates have been chosen for Fairfield township. Congressional convention delegate, George Buchanan: alternate, William McCulloch. Joint representative convention delegate, J. H. Elson; alternate, Henry Neidig. Judicial convention delegate, P. D. Childs; alternate, E. D. Case County convention; J. J. Ling, Jerre Perkins, Henry Neidig, Thomas Wark, John Husselman, John Stonebraker, William McCulloch, J. W. Bateman, Albert Buchanan, David Delong, Jason Childs, E. D. Case. Each delegate to choose his own alternate to the county convention. (Re: Waterloo Press—20 May 1890)