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Newspaper Tidbits from Rick B
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
"The South Bend Weekly Tribune", Saturday, January 15, 1898, page 5
KINDERGARTEN ENTERTAINMENT.
An Enjoyable Time at the Progress Club Rooms Saturday.
The regular entertainment of the Progress club last Saturday afternoon was in charge of the philanthropic department, and the principal feature was an exhibition of the free kindergarten supported by the department in the west part of the city.
This school held in a building rented for the purpose in Linden place is now entering upon its third year and numbers 36 little pupils all children of the poorer classes. It is taught by Miss Calvert with Miss Mamie Taylor as assistant, and their work has been very successful as the Saturday entertainment gave very good evidence.
The children were brought down to the club rooms in the Coonley building on Jefferson street, in the Franklin street kindergarten's carryall, and found a large audience of ladies to greet them. Keeping perfect time to the music of the piano as played by Miss Taylor, they went through a long exercise without a break and without any coaching from their instructors. Their efforts surprised the spectators, and many were compliments they and their teachers received. The philanthropic department of the Progress club is certainly doing a good work in sustaining this free kindergarten. It has become one of the permanent institutions of the west end and is continually increasing its numbers and influence.
Other features of the Saturday meeting were a piano solo by Prof. Frederick Nelson, an excellent paper by Mrs. M. L. Hine, giving a complete history of the free kindergarten and an interesting address by Miss Lloyd, director of the Froebel Training institute, of Chicago, who gave a general talk on kindergarten work. Mrs. Kirby presided over the meeting, which was acknowledged to be one of the best in the club's history. At the close of the exercises the ladies were treated to light refreshments. There were about 125 present.
Newspaper Tidbits from Rick B
Monday, March 20, 2006
"The South Bend Weekly Tribune", Saturday, January 15, 1898, page 5
Meeting of County Truant Officers.
The five truant officers of the county met Friday afternoon in the office of Supt. Clem and decided to strictly enforce the compulsory education law. Parents who at the close of the school year have not sent their children to school for 120 consecutive days during the term will be subject to the penalties. Teachers, Supt. Clem states, can greatly aid officers by making reports of absentees thus saving patrons the risks of penalties.
Newspaper Tidbits from Rick B
Monday, March 20, 2006
"The South Bend Weekly Tribune", Saturday, January 15, 1898, page 5
Fire in the Old Armory.
The old Third Regiment armory came near being destroyed by fire Friday evening. It is thought that someone entered the building from a rear alley window and poured coal-oil on the floor, then touching a match to it. A large hole was burned in the floor and three chairs and two lockers were totally destroyed. In some mysterious way the blaze was extinguished otherwise the loss would have been about $4,000 to the state.
Newspaper Tidbits from Rick B
Sunday, March 19, 2006
"The South Bend Weekly Tribune", Saturday, January 15, 1898, page 5
MULCTED FOR FORTY DOLLARS.
Cause Celebre From St. Joseph County Dismissed by Appellate Court.
2,157. City of South Bend vs. Jesse Thompson. St. Joseph C. C. Appeal dismissed. Opinion by Robinson, C. J.
The foregoing is the record of a cause celebre that was carried up to the appellate court from St. Joseph county. The exciting cause of the litigation was an unique if not ornate fence that Jesse Thompson, a well known colored citizen, erected on his premises at 733 West Jefferson street. Like the gibbet built for the execution of Haman the fence reared its lofty head among the housetops and the materials of which it was composed ranged from soap box lumber to sections of discarded tin roofing. Not being a thing of beauty, though effectually serving its purpose, that of securing the privacy of the owner, the neighbors complained long and loud, but the courts did not interfere to authorize the demolition of what the complainants termed an eyesore, a public nuisance and an imposition on the neighborhood.
Finally one night the fence mysteriously disappeared. People residing in the neighborhood heard the racket and saw queerly bewhiskered men engaged in the work of destruction, but not being their fence they did not feel warranted in interfering. When the owner saw "wide o'er the field a waste of ruin laid" he swore a mighty oath that he would have satisfaction. He did not seek personal revenge for the deed, but like a true American citizen stood on the rights vouchsafed him by the constitution and appealed to the law for his redress. He began suit in the circuit court, March term, 1896, against the city of South Bend and certain of its officers and Supt. Cassidy, Officer George Fish and Officer John Niedgodski, of the metropolitan police department, to recover the value of his fence and other proper relief. A jury of his peers awarded him judgment for $40 against Supt. Cassidy and the two police officers, the evidence indicating that they at least knew something abo!
ut the destruction of the fence, and released the city and its officers from all responsibility. The case was then carried to the appellate court by the defendants with the result already told. The judgment must be satisfied and Jesse will have 40 large American dollars to console him for the loss of his fence.
Newspaper Tidbits from Rick B
Sunday, March 19, 2006
"The South Bend Weekly Tribune", Saturday, January 15, 1898, page 5
Sunday School Board in Session.
The executive board of the County Sunday School association met in the office of L. C. Whitcomb Tuesday evening. Reports of officers were read and given consideration and several committees reported advancement being made in the general work. Prospective convention work was also discussed.
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http://www.rootsweb.com/~instjose/ here is a link to a lot of info in st. joseph county indiana. it has a cemetery named fairview. I was wondering if you meant mishawaka, indiana. also on that webpage is a list of cemetery inscriptions. there is a lot of perins listed. Alec
Newspaper Tidbits from Rick B
Saturday, March 18, 2006
"The South Bend Weekly Tribune", Saturday, January 15, 1898, page 5
Mr. and Mrs. Will A. Swintz, of South Taylor street, delightfully entertained a small company of friends at their home Friday evening in honor of Miss Frances Knevels, of Elkhart, who is visiting relatives in the city. Music was the prinvipal attraction of the evening. Other amusements were indulged in. Delicious refreshments were served.
The young men of Miss Jennie Fritz's Sunday school class of the First Christian church entertained Miss Edith Miller's class, composed of young ladies, also of that church, by giving them a sleighride Friday evening to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Morton, residing near St. Mary's academy. Music and games were the amusements of the evening. Choice refreshments were served.
Newspaper Tidbits from Rick B
Saturday, March 18, 2006
"The South Bend Weekly Tribune", Saturday, January 15, 1898, page 5
Mr. John Zaehnle and family entertained a number of friends from the city Thursday evening at their pleasant country home northeast of the city. The evening was delightfully spent in social amusements and a country supper of the usual generous character was served.
The M. L. S. C. club was entertained at the pleasant home of Mrs. L. Harris, 816 West Water street, Tuesday afternoon. Dainty refreshments were served and all had a delightful time. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. H. L. Yerrick, 1107 Carroll street, on Jan. 25.
Mr. John Pendl, an employe of the Citizens' Telephone company, and Miss Ameila Heiden, 713 East Jefferson street, were quietly married Thursday evening at the home of the bride. The Rev. Mr. Goffeney, pastor of Zion Evangelical church, officiated in the presence of a small family party.
Hi everyone!
Jeffrey sent me and Sharon a note from someone wondering about an ancestor from the War of 1812. If you know anything, please e-mail the original poster, Teresa Barker, at
tbark(a)alltel.net
The message follows below. Thanks!
Rick B
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From: Jeffrey Vaillant
To: reberkheiser(a)earthlink.net ; sharonV45(a)aol.com
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 12:49 PM
Subject: FW: [WARof1812] General William Henry Harrison
I have not seen this posted so thought doing so might help the inquirer??
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From: "Teresa Barker" <tbark(a)alltel.net>
To: WARof1812-L(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: [WARof1812] General William Henry Harrison
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:24:35 -0600
War of 1812 John Ritter b1777 NC served under General William Henry
Harrison. I know that John was living in Mongomery County, Ohio. Wife was
Barbary Garber b 1785. I am new to this list and wondering how to find his
unit. He lived to be 90 years old buried in St Joseph County, Indiana. He
was in Kentucky before 1803 and he was in Dayton about 1803. Any help would
be appreciated.
Teresa
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Millie Belle Shanower was married to Joseph McDonald and had four children. Her grandather, Daniel Shanower, was my great-grandfather, and I have a lot of family history going back to Daniel's father. Are you still interested?
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I have a number of family members buried in the
Fairview Cemetery...
My main family line is PERKINS, but others are married into it.
Would enjoy knowing birth & death dates for these dear souls.
Can anyone help me?
.. Marta Grace Kaley cousinmarta(a)aol.com
Hi everyone!
I've been out of town for a few days and just returned home last night to a big mess. Our phones were dead, the cable was out, and we had a huge pine tree down in our yard due to a lightning strike last Sunday.
More later.
Rick B
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Hi,
I'm trying to trace the family of my gg-grandmother, August J. Fandrey (nee Boettcher). She is listed in the 1900 census for South Bend, along with her husband Albert Julius Fandrey, and with her father Gustaf Boettcher (spelled Betcher in the census). There is also a much younger sister (aged 14) whose name appears to be Hester or Hattie. The sister's name is unclear. I have found an immigration record that may match up, the ages of the father & sister are accurate, with the sister's name being Hedwig. If this is a match, I'm looking for a possible wife for Gustaf, named Therese, who may have died some time between 1893 and 1900. The immigration record also has another daughter named Maria, who would be age 18 in 1900.
I don't know how long this family was in the South Bend area. I can't find Gustaf in 1910. By then the Fandreys were in Indianapolis.
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
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