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The Waynedale News Staff February 18, 2009

MIAMI NATION

This is the final segment of Miami Nation, presented to the “Fort Wayne Quest Club,” by William R. Clark on October 19, 1993: The Miamis are our local representative of the broader contributions to our nation by Native Americans in general. . . . Read More

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The Waynedale News Staff February 4, 2009

MIAMI NATION

The Miami Nation was presented to the Fort Wayne Quest Club, October 29, 1993 by William R. Clark Junior: Between the years of 1822 and 1839, Indian agent Samuel Milroy reported the Miami population in Indiana had been reduced to approximately 700 . . . Read More

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Spc. Sophia R. Lopez February 4, 2009

U.S. INAUGURAL HISTORY SHAPES PRESENT TRADITIONS

The inauguration of the U.S. president followed many traditions the forefathers set in place dating back to the first inauguration of President George Washington in 1789. The first inauguration for Washington occurred April 30, 1789, in front of New . . . Read More

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The Waynedale News Staff January 21, 2009

MIAMI NATION

William Wells was known as a man of great courage and action that set the stage for his violent death just two weeks after Chief Little Turtle’s death. General Harrison asked Wells to assist in the evacuation of Fort Dearborn (current day Chicago), . . . Read More

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The Waynedale News Staff January 7, 2009

LINCOLN’S TREASURER EXHIBIT OPEN AT THE HISTORY CENTER

In commemoration of the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln, the History Center presents “Lincoln’s Treasurer: Hugh McCulloch of Fort Wayne” exhibit through June 30, 2009. This exhibit shows how Fort Wayne native Hugh McCulloch shaped . . . Read More

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Richard Butts January 7, 2009

OLD CLOCK NEWLY DEDICATED

The Peoples Trust and Savings Company was started in 1903 and the clock hung at 913 South Calhoun Street from 1930-1979. When the building was readied for demolition the clock was taken down and stored at Gerig Sheet Metal. . . Read More

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The Waynedale News Staff January 7, 2009

MIAMI NATION

The Miami Nation was presented to the Fort Wayne Quest Club on October 29, 1993 by William R. Clark: Tecumseh’s power peaked perhaps 15 years after war Chief Little Turtle vowed to make peace. . . Read More

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Dennis Cutter January 7, 2009

VETERANS OF THE PAST

During WW II, the Army of the United States had a very unique unit among its ranks. The “Pack Artillery.” At the outbreak of WW II, the U.S. army was totally unprepared to take on Hitler’s fighting troops. . . Read More

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The Waynedale News Staff December 17, 2008

MIAMI NATION

At the beginning of 1790 George Washington made several more attempts at establishing a military presence at Kekionga (Fort Wayne). After War Chief Little Turtle totally defeated three of General Hamar’s armies, in four years, President Washington . . . Read More

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The Waynedale News Staff December 3, 2008

MIAMI NATION

“The Miami Nation,” was presented to the Fort Wayne Quest Club on October 29, 1993 by William R. Clark, Jr: The Miami villages extended from the junction of the three rivers northeasterly along the St. . . Read More

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Jim Ellis November 19, 2008

ABOITE TOWNSHIP ONE-ROOM SCHOOL REUNION

The fifteenth annual Aboite Township One-Room School Reunion was held on Saturday, October 4, at the Aboite Township Fire Station Reception Room on Aboite Center Road with a total of 50 in attendance. . . Read More

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The Waynedale News Staff November 19, 2008

FORMER WAYNEDALE RESIDENT DONATES TAPES TO PURDUE

Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon on July 20, 1969. In the 36 years that followed, Neil gave very few interviews and lived an extremely private life. Famous writers such as Stephen Ambrose and James Mitchner had vied for the privilege of writing . . . Read More

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The Waynedale News Staff November 5, 2008

MIAMI NATION

The Miami Nation was presented to the “Fort Wayne Quest Club,” by William R. Clark on October 29, 1993: The Revolutionary War and the years that followed created a new and more serious threat to the Miami Nation’s welfare. . . Read More

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The Waynedale News Staff November 5, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GLENN!

While the world celebrated the end of WW1, Grace (Drage) and Homer Crowl happily welcomed the birth of their first (and only) child into the world on November 5, 1918 in Wells County. . . Read More

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The Waynedale News Staff October 22, 2008

MIAMI NATION

The Miami Nation was presented before the “Fort Wayne Quest Club” by William R. Clark on October 29th 1993: The Miami men hunted and warred and when they were not so engaged they made weapons, held councils, played games, feasted and participated . . . Read More

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The Waynedale News Staff October 1, 2008

ARCH RESCUES HISTORIC WEST CENTRAL HOMES: SEEKING RESTORATION OWNER

ARCH, Inc.—Fort Wayne’s organization for historic preservation—announces that it has sold the Charles W. Kuhne House at 802-804 West Washington. ARCH purchased the home in May 2007, with a loan from Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, . . . Read More

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The Waynedale News Staff October 1, 2008

MIAMI NATION

The Miami Nation was presented before the “Fort Wayne Quest Club” by William R. Clark on October 29, 1993: Quotes from historians include: “The Miamis were a warrior tribe and during their migrations had frequent conflicts with their . . . Read More

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The Waynedale News Staff September 17, 2008

MIAMI NATION

“The Miami Nation,” was presented to the Fort Wayne Quest Club by William R. Clark on October 29, 1993: Village and band chiefs were generally hereditarily determined. The tribal chief was selected at Tribal Council by representatives of . . . Read More

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The Waynedale News Staff September 17, 2008

HISTORY CENTER GEORGE R. MATHER

The 2008-2009 George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series opens on Sunday, September 14, at 2:00 PM, as Russell A. Working presents “Growing Up in Indiana During the Great Depression Years.” Working shares his experiences of growing up during . . . Read More

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The Waynedale News Staff September 17, 2008

THE BUFFALO TRO

It was the most sought-after invitation of 1827. When Chief Jean Baptiste de Richardville’s gracious Greek Revival house was built, the most prominent citizens of Fort Wayne vied to attend his dinner parties. . . Read More

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The Waynedale News Staff September 3, 2008

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE HISTORY CENTER

All programs are at the History Center, 302 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne, unless otherwise noted. SATURDAYS, NOW THROUGH SEPT 279:00 AM-1:00 PMBarr Street Farmers MarketFood and crafts for sale, family-oriented entertainment, free to . . . Read More

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The Waynedale News Staff September 3, 2008

CLASS OF 2012 MEETS THE CLASS OF 1962

August 13, 2008 marked a day in Bishop Luers High School history. The first graduating class from Bishop Luers High School, Class of 1962, gave a special welcome to our 50th class of freshmen. . . Read More

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The Waynedale News Staff September 3, 2008

MIAMI NATION

“The Miami Nation in Today’s Perspective was presented to the Fort Wayne Quest Club on October 29, 1993 by William R. Clark: During the late 1600s the Miami tribe occupied the land west of Lake Michigan, but by the 1700s the tribe migrated . . . Read More

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The Waynedale News Staff August 20, 2008

MIAMI NATION

“The Miami Nation in Today’s Perspective of Native Americans,” was presented to the Fort Wayne Quest Club on October 29, 1993 by William R. Clark, Jr.: The title of this paper includes the term “Nation” as in Miami Nation,” . . . Read More

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The Waynedale News Staff August 6, 2008

THE VETERAN

Lifted, without ceremony, from the Warrior Brotherhood Motorcycle Club website Some veterans bear visible signs of their service: a missing limb, a jagged scar, a certain look in the eye. Others may carry the evidence inside them: a pin holding a bone . . . Read More