Local notes from Kendalville and Fort Wayne area
Locals report trips and visits of Bertha Huestis and Lucile Porter to Warsaw for a camping party while Miss Julia Drayer guests in Hartford City. Editor Moffat returns from Madison trip. various society arrivals, court notes, and community events fill the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Huestis
Lucile Porter
Warsaw
Julia Drayer
Hartford City
A. B. Crowe
Clay Street
Moffat
the Gazette
Madison
Board of Public Works
Messrs. Myers and
Blitz
Fort Wayne
Emma
Julie Wehmeyer
Kendallville
Fourth heat decides tough 2:24 class at Detroit meeting
The sixth annual Merchants and Manufacturers purse trotting event in Detroit drew 13 starters in the 2:24 class. The Corporal, with driver change to Ed Geers, led through heats but Iron Bar and Ben D pressed, with final heat outcome delayed by darkness. Other meetings report strong times, including 2:10 pace and notable performances by Atlantic King, Don L, and Falkland, amid a busy circuit across Illinois and nearby tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Don L
Iron Bar
Corporal
Ed Geers
Hamlin Stable
J. B. Chandler
Nebraska
Stewart
Tiftin
Ben D
Guinette
Coleridge
Angle D
Robert J
Larable
Oakland Baron
Boreal
Roetta
Mulhall
Clara G.b. m
Bernard
B. G
Colby
Elrami
Howard
B. m
Ketchum
B.m
Lawrence
Aldonzo
R. BE. Curry
Claus Almont
Hollis
James
Red Buck, Jr
Laird
Colerige
B.s
G. Fr. Clay
Custer
Angia D
Mikagen
Quintin
B. Vy
Ben
Paul
Ch. Ge
McCarthy
Moonstone
Bl. m
Geers
Dudley
Lire Bowell
Badge
Br. G
Maston
Stariflex
B. S
McKay
J.rockwell
Dod
Oldham
Freeport
Ill
Taylor’s Park
John R. Gentry
Joe Patchen
Yesteday
Axtelloid
Abnet
Joliet
Ottawa
Streator
River View Park
Viola Bell
Grand Baron
Maud Lewis
Pearl C
Ira Band
Mambrino Field
Emma
Nievier
Hanson
Kemlin Found Alive After Swamp Mystery
Contarea July 24 report says Henry Barnes of Smoke Colleton quarrelled with his wife and was jailed for a former rival’s murder. Kemlin, missing, clothing found in a swamp. A later special says Kemlin is alive. clothes likely belong to Joe Barnes, Henrys demented brother. Joe had lived in the swamp three years, found nude except scraps of leather. captured with help from neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contamera
D. C
Henry Barnes
Colleton County
J. Kemlin
Kemlin
Vagrants chase ends with mixed outcomes in Fort Wayne
Police pursued several alleged vagrants near the Eckart packing house and coal docks. One man, a former hotel employee, was caught in a barn but released. another fled on a freight train. Officers also found a revolver hidden in the weeds. Several others were released or not charged. Includes a local testimonial about Shaker Herbs and a Fort Wayne address.
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Times-Post
Eckart
Grand Rapids & Indiana
Melching
Charles Kraus
John Ryan
Ryan
Murcie
Fort Wayne
Wife Murderer Walter Henry Granted Pardon in Ohio
Governor McKinley pardoned Walter Henry, a Sum mit county murder defendant serving a life term, noting he was drunk and not fully accountable when the crime occurred. Henry and his wife ran a saloon. a fatal kick while both intoxicated led to her death nine days later. The pardon cites lack of accountability and juror petitions after long penance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Wabash
Justice Huser
George Long
William Johnson
Lapp
Hines
Wayne Street
John Barry
Richardson
Madison
Lafayette Streets
Henry
Deaths and Funerals Hedges and Brady Children
Two infants die in the town as Erin Hedges daughter of Mr and Mrs Bailey Wedges of 131 Holman street dies in a summer complaint. A Brady infant son of Mr and Mrs Richard E Brady of West Main street dies of cholera infantum with funeral planned from the cathedral tomorrow.
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Hedges
Erin
Bailey Wedges
Holman Street
Brady
Find
Richard E. Brady
West Main Street
Rooms Ready for Occupancy at the Y W C A Residence
Rooms available at 24 West Washington street with heat light bath included in low rates. Breakfast from 6 30 to 8 a m dinner 12 30 to 2 p m and supper 5 30 to 7 p m. Inquire of secretary at residence. 50 2.
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West
Washington Street
Marriage Licenses Listed for William Sherbondy and Augusta Stéphan
Marriage licenses issued for William Sherbondy to Augusta L Stéphan Sabin Smith to Francis Bergot in the latest civil records.
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William Sherbondy
Augusta L. Stéphan
Sabin Smith
Francis Bergot
Auction of Trentman Cased Goods Bottles Offered at Sacrifice
Purchasers offer the entire stock of A. C. Trentman cased wines and bitters at a great sacrifice from a reduced price list. Aroma Holland Bitters formerly 75c now 20c per bottle. Ginger Brandy formerly 60c now 25c per bottle. Porter Conet Claret formerly 75c now 25c. LaRose Claret formerly ?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Trentman
Aroma Holland Bitters
Trentman
Doctor goes to Payne for difficult operation
The report says Dr C B Stemen traveled to Payne Ohio today to perform a challenging surgical case. A case against Gustave Schubert for hasterdy was continued by Squire Bohen this afternoon. Miss Lizzie Vordermark, daughter of Henry Vordermark of Maumee avenue, reportedly wed Mr 8 D Zeis of Toledo after a visit there. If true, the couple will receive many congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie
Lillie Nessel
Fort Wayne
John Foch
Kendallville
Whiteman
Frank Holsworth
Elwood
Addison Holsworth
West Wayne Street
O'Rourke
Schlaudroff
Rodabaugh
T. E. Ellison
Boston
Velma Ohneck
Detroit
Minnie Bruner
Charles McLane
Clearlake
Hattie Tolan
Wabash Plain Dealer
LW. Leonard
Whitley County
Columbia City
Dayton
Cleveland
Buffalo
Peterborough
Canada
Centlivre Park
C. B. Stemen
Payne, O
Gustave Schubert
Hasterdy
Squire Bohen
Lizzie Vordermark
Henry Vordermark
Maumee Avenue
Toledo
8. D. Zeis
Miss Vordermark
Mr. Zeis
Hotel Arrivals List From Various Cities
A compiled hotel arrivals list shows guests from Indianapolis Toledo Grand Rapids Chicago Cincinnati and many smaller towns. Notable names include W Lobb J O Brown J Knele H R Culbertson WF Downs and wife K P Rode and lady BF Higman M I Paine and H M Halderman among others visiting from as far as Van Wert Bluffton and Bluffton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall
Thompson
Lobb
Richmond
Beckman
Indianapolis
O Brown
Dayton
Bingham
T Paton
Toledo
N White
Cleveland
L Miller
van Wert
WI Laird
F Walling
Chicago
L Matherson
Grand Rapids
J McGray
Logansport
Lupton
Hartford City
MD Morriss
John Knele
Winchester
Mt Hiken
Turner
Pittsburg
Auburn
Ind
GL DeWitt
WF Downs
Connersville
FE Switser
Wabash
P Flesheim
K P Rode
Lady
Albion
CL Muiler
Went
BF Higman
Mansfield
M.I Paine
H M Halderman
PD W Holmes
Cincinnati
R H Newman
George Kalubach
L A W race at Centlivre's park elects officers Aug 5
The L A W race at Centlivre's park on August 5 names officials. Referee Fred Pattee of Indianapolis. judges L P Halladay Marion J H Cody Marion Harry R Pickard Fort Wayne Sturter George Collister Cleveland. Clerk of the course E G Eager Wauseon. Announcer S A Boyer Cleveland. Timers Frank Park Kendallville William Urbahns Fort Wayne. Umpires Herbert W Bond William McClellan F C Kratsch Fort Wayne. Track marshal D B Eckert.
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Centlivre’s Park
Fred Pattee
Indianapolis
L. P. Halladay
Marion
J. H. Cody
Harry R. Pickard
Fort Wayne
William Urbahns
Herbert W. Bond
William McClellan
F. C. Kratsch
D. 8.Eckert
Bargain ad in the Tymes-Post want column
Fort Wayne markets corrected daily by Bush & Co list prices for wheat oats corn rye barley butter eggs beeswax oil meal potatoes feathers live geese rags and hides green and cured. Advertisement notes a bargain in the want column of the Tymes-Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush & Co
Pork Contamination Sickens Y M C A Porter Family
Frank Brown a colored porter at the city Y M C A his wife and their little son of 281 East Washington street fell ill after eating pork last Sunday. A physician treated them and dangerous results were averted though they remain affected. The city chemist will investigate the meat suspected of contamination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brown
East Washington Street
Brown
Walter's Wheels Runaway Inmate Faces Indiana Jail
Walter Eagle, an 18 year old California youth, ran along the Wabash depot area acting like a locomotive and was captured at Broadway. He claimed California roots and past reform school and feeble minded institute ties. He has eaten since yesterday and will be kept at the jail for further questioning.
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Walter Eagle
California
Indiana
Walter
Wabash
Calhoun Street
Wabash Road
Broadway
Clausmeier
Reform School
Institute For
Three Tramps Escape Jail Crackery Saw One Break Free
Two of the three escapees were recaptured soon after they climbed over the jail crackery wall this afternoon. The third man fled west through Swinney park and was last seen heading toward the Pittsburg railroad.
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Swinney Park
Pittsburg
Troops Sought for Bannock Indian Disturbances
Indian Commissioner Browning received Agent Fetter's dispatch reporting a serious situation among Bannock Indians and urging immediate troop deployment. The interior department asked the war department to send troops to the seat of disturbances and provisions will be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Browning
Fetter
United States
Interior Department
War Department
Another Drop on Potatoes and Groceries Reported
Prices fall with potatoes down 25c per bushel to 65c. Missouri carloads arrive. Flour and butter values listed: Best Country Mills Flour 3.50 a barrel, Best Grades City Flour 4.00 a bag. Dairy butter 18c, jar butter 12c, creamery butter 22c. Fresh eggs dozen 15c. Hams 11c, shoulders 7c. Fruit House listing concludes.
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Missouri
Country Mills
New Home Forum Order Elects Officers in Illinois Meet
The Supreme Court of Honor gathering in Springfield included thirty six local courts. Delegates adopted Constitution and by-laws and planned beneficiary business in Iowa and Missouri. Officers elected: Supreme chancellor A L Hereford Mattoon and supreme recorder W H Hanlesley Carlinville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ills
Supreme Court of Honor
Home Forum
Iowa
Linois
Chicago
Missouri
Supreme Chancellor
A. L. Hereford
Mattoon
Supreme Recorder
W. H. H. Hanlesley
Carlinville
Artificial Ice and Purified Water by The Artificial Ice Company
The advertisement touts distilled water ice produced by pressurized coils that removes all heat, yielding pure crystal ice. It claims sanitary superiority, physician endorsement, and use by families, hotels, and pharmacies. Bottled water in one gallon bottles is sold. books of 5-cent coupons exist for $4.50, lasting about 100 days for a family. An offer to request a summer art souvenir via Nickel Plate road agents accompanies the notice.
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A. H. Bittenger
Jerome O. Caswell
Charles A. Hays
John Wise
Frederick W. Rebke
Caswell
Calhoun Street
Victor Rhine
Lillie
John Hill
Nickel Plate Road
W 2d
The Celebrated Chickering and Sons Piano Ad
An ornate advertisement proclaims Chickering and Sons pianos as the finest in the world. The Nilson is mentioned as part of the sale or display context in this historic promotional snippet.
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Chickering & Sons
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James R. Patson
Olympia
Wash
John Ferguson
Spokane
Carrie D. Green
Dreier Bros
Maumee
Dennis Gorman
W.S. O'Rourke
Catholic Knights of America
Gorman
Ossian
Bob Stewart
Atlantic King
Mystic Park
Paul Clifford
Bonita
Jennie Rolfe
Lynne Bourbon
Moment
Quincy
Baldwin Park
Louise H
Iowa Boy
Jenny Greenwood
Elmer Scott
Bella
Duda
Alta Plaine
Jel
Victor
Ildo
Black Tom
York Wayne, Ind
Fishman
Tam
Linwood Park
Vermillion, O
McKinley
LRADY
Roebke
Wise
Manchester
Yjc
Gibson
Roland
Bia
Losc
WM. Meyer & Bro
Calhoun
Freese & Ranke
Calhoun ST
Washington Boulevard
Geller
W. F. Geller
Romy & Hobilya
Barr Street
D. J. Spencer
Cor M In
Krell
Briggs
Starr
Ludwig
James & Nolmstrom
the Nilson
S. A
Columbia ST
Daily Times
Postr
A. Hattersley & Sons
E. Main ST
South Side Wall Paper Store
Aut aIy
Kaiser
Bohemian
Ceo. Myers
Idealerain
Ort Watne
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