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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1895
Page
1
May vital statistics column lists marriage licenses issued and deaths recorded along with inquests. Names of involved individuals appear alongside dates and places, cataloged for county records and public notice.
City records show a subdued month for property transfers with only a handful of transactions. Several parcels changed hands involving local firms and residents, but overall volume remained low and activity appeared tepid across neighborhoods.
May activity in Port Wayne real estate shows a clear revival with Everett & Dowd reporting higher transactions and optimistic June prospects. Builders Wing & Mahurin and Alfred Grindle note substantial work and contracts exceeding last year, while farm property opportunities hinge on timely rains and a rising market.
In April city records show about 60 000 in building plans with 44 permits issued in May totaling 108 000. The McDonald Taylor block beside Timga Post Office carries 40 000 and Lau block at Calhoun and Washington 27 000, with detailed permits listing Philip Zuber house 1500 and David Tegtmeyer additions and repairs ranging from 110 to 200 dollars.
The county clerk lists May marriage licenses for Allen County with couples including Franklin Day and Rose Crummanaker, Fred Blessing and Anna Weisenburger, William Bradshaw and Mary Jones, Charles Girardot and Teresa Welling, and many others across May 1 to May 30.
May court records show seven divorce cases in the superior court and three in the circuit court. Cases list Crecurr Court and Surzmor Count dockets with names such as Eyer Walter versus Mary A. Walter and Ida Abney versus Milton Abney. Inquests saw two deaths investigated, including 10 year old Frederick Gerkin from accidental drowning and Savannah Dugan whose death lingeringly unsettled in the courts.
In May Fort Wayne saw a steady but not extraordinary level of fires with modest losses. Notable incidents include the Indiana Machine Works foundry building totaling $6,000 in damage, and several insured frame houses and sheds with smaller losses.
Police Clerk McMullan lists May arrests by category with counts including vagrancy and intoxication at zero, along with reported cases of assault and battery, prostitution, larceny, forgery, and other offenses. The totals show a low or incomplete tally for multiple crime types.
A brutal knife affray in Sheldon involves three Kern brothers. One man suffered severe wounds including a stomach injury with bowels protruding and is in Ossian under care. another brother has injuries to eye and arm but is not considered in danger. No arrests have been made. the fleeing assailant may be one of the Kern brothers.
Cora Bennett and Agnes Buschman were arrested after being found nude while bathing in St Marys river at 8 am. They claimed shell hunting. several young men with them fled. Both women jailed for 20 days. Buschman has prior jail time and claims marriage to Charles Buschman of Plymouth. Mayor Oakley had warned against using the Buschman name.
Rev J J McGovern reports from Rome that the pope will not die until finishing the church of St Joachim. The structure should be completed in about three years and the pope says public money should not fund parochial schools where opposed. He deems religion in public schools impractical and opposes public funding for parochial education.
Crry of Mexico June 1 President Diaz is confined to his bed with serious inflammation of the eyes. Dr Lopez reports the condition threatens serious consequences and says visitors are not permitted to see him or transact business. Earthquake in Austria Vienna June 1 Shocks severe in interior towns cause property damage, Laibach noted for especially strong effects. William K is Back New York June 1 Vanderbilt returns after two years away arriving unannounced aboard his steam yacht, first visit since 1893 with Mrs Vanderbilt.
Avon Indiana Hor ticultural society meets here today Boyertown Pennsylvania high school commencement exercises held Rome New York Cohoes league meeting opens first state racing circuit Carlisle Pennsylvania Scotland Industrial school opened with 250 scholars Braddock Pennsylvania North Braddock school dedication costs 50000 Cameron Iowa Hoo Hoo Day Iowa Playful Kitten mystery Minnesota Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts school closes Misneapolis Washington Pennsylvania Republican primaries held Green Bay Wisconsin Waushara county old settlers meet St Paul Minnesota Seventh Day Adventists camp meeting Merriam Park Syracuse New York State Teachers association semi centennial celebration Pittsburgh Pennsylvania organized trades central labor union form tomorrow Burrito Buffalo Church Sunday school mass meeting Lima Peru general government elections Roanoke Virginia German Baptists annual conference Brooklyn New York cornerstone laid Southampton Presbyterian chapel Linpennunrst Pennsylvania 25th anniversary settlement event celebrated Monday
A shaft fire at a Fifeshire colliery in Scotland early today has caused nine deaths with more expected as workers who escaped injuries are treated. The disaster has sparked widespread excitement and the full extent remains to be determined.
New York, June 1. The weekly banks statement reports reserve up 2,126,000. loans up 2,448,500. specie up 1,056,600. legal tenders up 2,271,000. deposits up 4,426,000. bank circulation down 65,000.
President Cleveland has given no intimation on nominee for secretary of state. insiders think Olney is favored, while Carlisle would take treasury but resists. Albert Wenger paid $1 and costs for provoking Maury Steele. Mrs. Fisher and Paul Hanley fined $1 for harboring a dog. Affidavit filed against H C Paul. case continued to Monday. William Young Jr. fined for cruelty to animals after striking a dog with a hammer.
June 1 opening prices show Wheat 793c, corn 58e, oats 301c, pork 812.75, lard 86.72, ribs 6.32 with hog receipts 19,000 and 5,000 left over as market active but 5 to 10 points lower. Cattle receipts 300, dull and weak. Sheep receipts 2,500, market quiet and weak. Closing prices Wheat 4920, corn 5280, oats 300, pork 12.57, lard 86.72, ribs 6.32.
The Columbia at 24 East Columbia Street lists daily lunch and dinner offerings from Monday to Saturday with items such as Fried liver, mashed potatoes and stews like Lamb and Oxtail soup plus a Roast Beef Friday through Saturday. It proclaims the largest and best glass of beer in the city and the saloon as the largest in town.
In Minneapolis on June 1, Mrs Martha Ellis and her daughter Annie were found dead in their 1229 Nicolet avenue apartment after neighbors forced entry. Shouts were heard earlier. authorities suspect the mother insanity led to the deaths and resultant suicide. Also noted are local market prices and a railroad accident where William Schwerz was injured after a fall from a bridge, hospitalized with severe injuries.
A Wabash railroad engineer says Mrs Anna Russell took $15 after a night at her Grand street home. He sought police help to recover the money but the mayor and deputy prosecutor refused to file an affidavit. If he does not press, the $15 may be lost.
Dr J S McCurdy summoned police to remove Minnie Wolf from his parlors after she persisted as a visitor and declined to leave an invitation. Authorities refused to intervene. sheriff summoned but did nothing. The woman, described as mentally affected, finally departed. Her condition calls for immediate attention from friends.
In Chicago on June 1 Judge Baker ruled in Pullman quo warranto proceedings. The court found Pullman could own the Pullman building brickyard land and sell liquor on its cars but could not own Pullman iron and steel stock. No judgment issued. The case was brought by the attorney general, accusing the company of exceeding its charter. Pullman’s capital is $36 million with a $25 million surplus.
Charles Hella, 10, was arrested by Officer Bieghler for stealing wrenches from the fire department and $1.50 from a boarder's pocket. Wrenches were recovered and the boy was allowed to go with his grandmother on a promise to be sent to his mother in Chicago.
Frederic Grund, 71, an inmate of the Marion soldiers home, died Decoration day. His wife and grown children reside in this city. Remains arrive this evening, to be taken to a daughter on Holman street. Funeral tomorrow at 2 from residence and 2:30 from Evangelical church. Mrs Christina Bair, who died in Indianapolis, arrived last night and was taken to 67 Rockhill street. funeral held this afternoon. Philip Schieferstein's funeral will be tomorrow at 3 from 500 West Main Street.
Corinxeton Indiana June 1 A mob of about 200 demanded the life of Alvey Boor accused of assaulting nine year old Annie Noonan. Sheriff guards 25 deputies inside the jail and disperses the crowd. Boor held for trial after a preliminary hearing amid tense public anger.
Elizabeth Loomis, aged over 60, was severely injured when a buggy overturned on the St Joe drive near Columbia avenue this afternoon. Her daughter Mrs Knees and her 32 year old grandson were also hurt. Loomis was taken to Hope hospital for treatment as doctors diagnosed serious pelvic injuries.
In the county recorder's office articles of incorporation were filed for the German Evangelical Lutheran Trinity Congregation in Bloomingdale with officers including trustees Chas Pape Charles Regedanz and J W Wefel, chairman Rev J A Bohn, secretary Henry Nehrenz and elders Jantz Keltsch Auman Lane Brinkroger. The group plans a church edifice and notes prominent Ninth ward German residents as incorporators.
The Chicago Record reports a citywide vote on free silver coinage at a 16 to 1 ratio. Voters tallied by ward show growing silver leads in most districts, with some wards shifting to gold. Legal voters tied to past elections may still vote, including women registered to vote for the state university trustees, while the final tally on women’s turnout remains pending.
Evening trade items include silk mitts at 2 7 cents, 25 cent Satan ties, enameled cuff buttons with waist purchases, spring wraps half price, Cuticura soap at 15 cents a cake, buttermilk soap at 1 cent a box, fans 1 cent, and handkerchiefs 2 cents. Assessors report delays and a potential slight rise in valuation. board review on June 17. Judge O Rourke hearing this afternoon.
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