Category Archives: Newspaper Clippings

Birth Record #2

Ake, Ronald Cedric - Birth Announcement, 1900-04-05

Birth Record

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ake, of Pleasant township–a son.

“Birth Record,” Fort Wayne News (Fort Wayne, Indiana), 5 April 1900; digital image, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 29 November 2013).

Birth Record #1

Ake, Verne V. - Birth announcement, 1908-03-12

The Birth Record

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ake, Piqua road, a girl.

“The Birth Record,” Fort Wayne News (Fort Wayne, Indiana), 12 March 1908, p. 2, col. 2; digital image, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 29 November 2013).

Three petitions in bankruptcy

Houser, David & Minnie - File bankruptcy, 1902-01-16THREE PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY

Three petitions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday with T. J. Logan, resident clerk of the United States court. The Summit City Manufacturing company, owned by D. E. and Minnie Houser, husband and wife, filed a schedule showing liabilities of $1,352.34 in the name of D. E. Houser and assets of $590. Minner Houser filed liabilities of $208, without assets. The corporation has not been in business for several years. Geake & Ballou are attorneys for petitioners.

“Three Petitions in Bankruptcy,” Fort Wayne Morning Journal-Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana), 16 January 1902, p. 10, col. 4; digital image, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 29 Novmeber 2013).

A new baby and a visit

Foster, Rolland - 1951-09-20

SHARPSVILLE

Sharpsville, Sept. 20 – Mrs. Rolland Foster Jr. and baby, June Elizabeth were brought to their home here from the Tipton County hospital Monday morning. June Elizabeth was born Friday, September 14. She weighed 6 pounds and 13 ounces.
Mrs. Ira Johnson of Largo, Fla. and Mrs. James Miller of Terre Haute, Ind. spent from Friday until Monday here with the former’s brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Foster, Sr.

“Sharpsville,” Kokomo Tribune (Kokomo, Indiana), 20 September 1951, p. 7, col. 3; digital image, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 November 2013).

A Trip to Florida

Foster, Rolland - 1951-01-15

Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Foster Sr., left Monday for a trip to Florida, where they will visit with Mr. Foster’s sister for several days.

“Sharpsville,” Kokomo Tribune (Kokomo, Indiana), 15 January 1951, p. 9, col. 8; digital image, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 November 2013).

Charged with speeding

Foster, Rolland H. - 1947

Rolland H. Foster, 19, Sharpsville, was charged with speeding on South Washington street and Dennis L. Ammerman, Kokomo route 2, paid a fine of $1 and costs on a similar charge.

“Five Motorists Are Arrested On Traffic Charges,” Kokomo Tribune (Kokomo, Indiana), 8 September 1947, p. 3, col. 5; digital image, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 November 2013).

Entertained at Sunday Dinner

Foster, Rolland - 1929-11-12

Dr. and Mrs. Homer Shoupe and children entertained at Sunday dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Foster and son Richard [sic Rolland], of Ft. Wayne. Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Shoupe are sisters.

“Sharpsville,” The Tipton Daily Tribune (Tipton, Indiana), 12 November 1929, p. 3, col. 3.

Visiting Terre Haute

Foster, Rolland - 1925-06-24Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Foster left Tuesday morning for Terre Haute for a brief visit there with latter’s people, and they expect to be at their home in Tampa, Florida, by July 1st.

“Sharpsville,” The Tipton Daily Tribune (Tipton, Indiana), 24 June 1925, p. 3, col. 4.

Yeagley vs. Lanz

Schwartz, Samuel - Yeagly vs. Lanz, 1888-01-26

The famous lawsuit of Yeagley vs. Lanz promises to be more than a “tempest in a teapot.” It is to be taken into court and able counsel have been employed. Samuel N. Schwartz, of the Millersburg Bar, for Yeagly, and O’Donnell of New Philadelphia for Lanz.

“Shanesville Shiners,” The Ohio Democrat (New Philadelphia, Ohio), 26 January 1888, p. 3, col. 3.

Short Visit

Schwartz, Nicholas - Visits son, 1887-12-15

Mr. Nicholas Schwartz, of Berlin, was here on a short visit to his son, Dr. N. F. Schwartz. He is the father of nine sons, all Democrats – three M.D.’s and two members of the Bar.

“Shanesville Shiners,” The Ohio Democrat (New Philadelphia, Ohio), 15 December 1887, p. 3, col. 6.