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1 ► Indiana, Newton County, Kentland, Jefferson Township — Birthplace Site of George Ade — Hoosier Humorist, Playwright, Author, Newspaper Columnist & Philanthropist —

1866 Born February 9th on This Site 1899 "Fables in Slang" Published 1902 Originates the Musical Comedy on Broadway with the Premier of "The Sultan of Sulu" 1904 Has 3 Broadway Plays Running Simultaneously 1908 . . . — — Map (db m232940) HM

2 ► Indiana, Newton County, Brook, Iroquois Township — 56.2021.1 — George Ade — 1866-1944 —

Humorist George Ade gained prominence during the Golden Age of Indiana Literature (c. 1880-1920) for his wit and use of the vernacular. The Kentland native worked as a columnist at the Chicago Record and published collected essays such as . . . — — Map (db m231149) HM

3 ► Indiana, Newton County, Brook, Iroquois Township — 56.2019.3 — Taft Rally at Ade Estate —

Republican presidential candidate William Taft toured the country by train in 1908, a change in strategy from earlier “front porch” campaigns. The tour began with a September 23 stop at the “Hazelden” estate of journalist and playwright George Ade, . . . — — Map (db m231147) HM