Local notices and arrivals from Fort Wayne area
A roundup of residents and visitors includes Cliff Hubbard and wife heading to Toledo Rev Father Duehrig from Avilla in Fort Wayne James B White Jr to Geneva Col R S Robertson departing for Bucyrus Mrs F P Randall returning from New York Eli G Anderson of Fort Wayne receiving a pension A B Trentman back from St Louis Mrs W D Rickel and Auburn daughter in city W R Rowland New Avenue hotel clerk off to Indianapolis Marion Black travels to St Louis for Smalley bicycle H M Metzgar and wife home from Chicago G W Bursley wholesale grocer back from western trip George A Bishop Jr of Auburn in city registered at New Avenue Mrs Lizzie Holt and Miss Emma McGrew of Huntington visit Fort Wayne Dr J M Dinnen family to Lake Maxenkuckee for summer cottage gravel road day county commissioners bids opened for road repairs Bart Shirey discharged from Hope hospital for dropsy returns to Decatur J J Hayer and Seventh Tenth wards seek drinking fountain on Hanna street Pennsylvania Railway worker to Eagle Lake Warsaw June 22 with First Regiment band Rev Dr G N Eldridge of Anderson attends Fort Wayne high school commencement Edith Eldridge valedictorian of class of ’95 A T Bond to read on Self Knowledge at Theosophical Society Mis Cora Aultman Huntington visits Maud Graham Huntington Wooster trip Graham hosts Aultman in Huntington Indianapolis wedding of Lawrence D Boyle Chicago and Alice Moore Huntington Boyle a Chicago attorney and former Huntington mayor Miss Moore ex manager of Huntington dry goods house Mr and Mrs Boyle have many Fort Wayne friends Warm lunch at Miller & Meyer 104 Calhoun
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Duehrig
Avilla
James B. White, Jr
Geneva
Col
R. S. Robertson
Bucyrus
F. P. Randall
New York
Eli G. Anderson
Fort Wayne
A. B. Trentman
St. Louis
W. D. Rickel
Auburn
W. R. Rowland
New Aveline
Indianapolis
Marion Black
Smalley
H. M. Metzgar
Chicago
G. W. Bursley
George A. Bishop, Jr
Ind
New Avenune
Lizzie Holt
Emma McGrew
Huntington
J. M. Dinnen
Lake Maxenkuckee
Bart Shirey
Hope Hospital
Decatur
J.J. Hayer
Hanna Street
Pennsylvania
Eagle Lake
Warsaw
G. N. Eldridge
Anderson
Fort Wayne High School
Edith
A. T. Bond
Theosophical Society
Harrison and
Berry Streets
Cora Aultman
Maud Graham
Wooster, O
Miss Graham
Aultman
Lawrence D. Boyle
Alice Moore
Boyle
Death of Mrs Gridley at 83 in Washington Township
Mrs Julia A Gridley died at 4 PM after resting at her daughter Mrs Thomas Fleming’s home in Washington township. She had been in the house during the day and collapsed in the afternoon. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gridley
Thomas Fleming
Washington Township
Julia A. Gridley
Dog attacks bite two men in city loop
Gus Tremmel was bitten in the leg last evening and Dr. J. KR. Miller cauterized the wound. Fred Stech of LaSalle Street was bitten in the leg by a dog and Dr. Miller cauterized that wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Tremmel
J. KR. Miller
Fred Stech
LaSalle Street
Miler
Kitchen Help Wanted at Randall Hotel
Two kitchen girls are needed immediately at Randall Hotel. Apply to the steward for employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Hotel
Woodworker’s mishap injures driver John Kannodha
John Kannodha a driver for Olds Wagon Works dropped heavy lumber on his right foot last evening severely mashing the member. Dr Miller dressed the injured foot and the gentleman is resting easily today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kannodha
Olds Wagon Works
Miller
Saloon shooting ends in murder suicide in Watersury
At 11 oclock this morning in Harvey Bros saloon Watersury Connecticut William Bond entered and shot William Harvey dead. Bond then committed suicide by shooting himself, dying instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watersury
Conn
William Bond
Harvey Bros
William Harvey
Bond
President appoints three consuls in June hlah
Washiton June 18 The president made three appointments today James B Coffin of Massachusetts to be consul at St Helena Horatio R Bigelow of Pennsylvania to be consul at Rouen and William E Matins of New York to be consul at Turin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washieton
James B. Coffin
Massachusetts
St. Helena
Horatio R. Bigelow
Pennsylvania
Rouen
William E. Matins
New York
Turin
Andrews hanged for wife murder in Bevipert New York
Bevipert New York June 13 George Andrews colored was executed by hanging for the murder of his wife He mounted the scaffold confidently and showed no sign of fear or remorse in his final moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevipert
N. Y
George Andrews
Still unsolved murder probe at Galloway farm
The missing farm hand vanished last July and possible remains may lie in Eel River township. Sheriff Clausmeier and reporters searched the Galloway farm but found no body. Witnesses corroborate a sheep burial claim by Gaff tied to October or November, linking to the murder rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galloway
Eel River Township
Clausmeier
Chapman
Gaff
Court notes from the circuit court proceedings today
Anna M Beener declared insane by jury and guardian appointed for her by Judge O Rourke. A L Randall vs Sarah McKinley trial ongoing before Special Judge Ellison. Phabe Hamilton administratrix filed inventory valuing the late Andrew S I Hamilton property at 40722 95. Grand jury did not indict William Neumann, Reddy Lane, and Wright. all released. Meats Butter Eggs prices listed. Frourir House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna M. Beener
Christian Benner
O'Rourke
A. L. Randall
Sarah McKinley
Ellison
Phabe Hamilton
Andrew SI. Hamilton
William Neumann
Savannah Dugan
Reddy’ Lane
Standard Oil
Wright
Dora Ploughman Free After Larceny Charge Dismissed
Dora Ploughman alias Groves was jailed on a charge of stealing a gold watch from Benjamin Franklin Churchill during show day. The circuit court dismissed the case this morning for lack of sufficient evidence to convict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stantington Democrat
Dora Ploughman
Groves
Benjamin Franklin Churchill
Humane Officer Breaks Up Young Offenders at Boat House
Humane Officer Schlaudroff dispersed a group of 12 to 13 year old girls and younger boys from the old boat house near Columbia street east end. He reports troubling activity and has urged parents to monitor their children closely to prevent further disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane
Schlaudroff
Columbia Street
Fort Wayne High School Commencement at Masonic Temple
Fort Wayne stages its largest class of 35 graduates tonight at the Masonic Temple with Hon. Rt. C. Bell delivering the address. A reception and ball at the Wayne club will follow the exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne High School
Masonic Temple
Rt. C. Bell
Wayne Club
Fort Wayne Markets price list
Corrected daily by S. Bush & Co. Wheat 85c oats 35c corn 50c rye 60c barley 50c butter 12c eggs 12c beeswax 25c. Oil meal 31.25 cwt. Potatoes 60c bu. Feathers live geese 45c. Rags 50c cwt. Hides green 7c lb. Hides cured 8c lb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Bush & Co
Bursley Nine set to face Puttlit zer Bros on Saturday
The G. E. Bursley & Co. baseball nine will play the pig skin pounders of Puttlit zer Bros this Saturday. Lineup includes TF. Philabaum catcher C. Mulhouse pitcher J. Voirol first base C. Michels second base G. Van Dissen shortstop H. Schafer third base E. Voirol left field C. Hudson center field W. Thompson right field Gilhooly mascot Roundy water boy Tadtics invited. The Ruby cigar ad closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Bursley & Co
Puttlitzer Bros
TF. Philabaum
C. Mulhouse
J. Voirol
C. Michels
G. van Dissen
H. Schafer
E. Voirol
C. Hudson
W. Thompson
Gilhooly
Mascott
Roundy
Tadtics
Lake Erie & Western Appoints Legal Officers In Change
W E Hackedorn is named general solicitor and John B Cockrum general attorney for the Lake Erie and Western Railway with duties defined to supervise the legal department local litigation and claims. The two officers will work together for the companys best interests. Cockrum succeeds as assistant attorney with a new appointment to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradbury
Lake Erie & Western
W. KE. Hackedorn
John B. Cockrum
Cockrum
Hackerdon
United States Attorney
Western Union Moves to New Quarters in Tri-State Building
O L Perry to occupy new Western Union office at No 27 East Berry Street in the Tri-State building with a 10 year lease starting July 1. The Western Union Telegraph company will vacate its current quarters July 1 and the Postal Telegraph company will take the vacated room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Chas. E. Walton
East Berry Street
Tri-State Building
O. L. Perry
Postal Telegraph Company
Western Union
Hotel Arrivals List From City Guests and Notables
A lengthy hotel arrivals page lists numerous guests including Raxdatt Hover JP Lowry of Indianapolis F H Poen of Syracuse and others from Detroit Cincinnati Chicago and New York. Names span arrangers bankers editors and social figures with couples such as Henry Eckert and Marie Louise Boltz William F Lindenberg and Hattie Irene Hill and William Van Fassan and P bessie L Tape among those noted as present or registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raxdatt
JP Lowry
Indianapolis
H Poen
Syracuse
Pieil
Detroit
GS Arnold
Indiannapolis
WB Everson
Cincinnati
Woo Upham
Chicago
W Bowman
WC Darnell
JS Miller
Judy
Dayton
L Sosenheimer
Cantor
Sanuel Cohen
Mchigan City
J & Henry
New York
Ried Pinfield
G Merumely
L H Chester
IL Yabbott
If Waters
Columbus
Elmphey
East Highland
OL Lamb
Frelins
WB Jarriss
Defance
M Hill
Toledo
McGuire
Eringer
P Eringer
Decatur
W Perry
Codwater
WR Burnsgewark
H Newman
George Evans
A Curren
Cleveland
JJ Hudson
Pause
Henry Eckert
Marie Louise Boltz
William F. Lindenberg
Hattie Irene Hill
William van Fassan
Pbessie L. Tape
Frederick Hoffman
Cora Long
Winona Assembly Establishes College Department ForChautauqua
The Presbyterian Chautauqua at Spring Fountain Park Warsaw completes its college department offerings. Faculty includes H Z McClain Wabash Greek. J H McMillan Monmouth Latin. Frnnie Bell Maxwell Lake Forest German. George Fellows Indiana history. Carlotta Giovanna Cipriana Coates English. William E Henry Chicago university English literature. A G Fradenburg Lake Forest elocution social science. Stanley Coulter Purdue botany. Ellen Blaker Indianapolis kindergarten. William Miles Fort Wayne music. Charles A Corwin Chicago Art Institute art. F L Morse Hanover mathematics. W A Miles Attica school methods. J E Raycroft Chicago university physical culture. Pearl M Pearson Evansville elocution. Rev Thomas Marshall to head a missions school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Assembly
Presbyterian Chautauqua
Spring Fountain Park
Warsaw
H. Z. McClain
Wabash College
J. H. McMillan
Monmouth
Frnnie Bell Maxwell
Lake Forest University
George Fellows
Indiana University
Carlotta Giovanna Cipriana
Coates College
William E. Henry
Chicago University
A. G. Fradenburg
Lake Forrest High School
Stanley Coulter
Purdue
Ellen Blaker
Indianapolis
William Miles
Fort. Wayne
Charles A. Corwin
Chicago Art Institute
F. L. Morse
Hanover
W. A. Miles
Attica
Ind
J. E. Raycroft
Pearl M. Pearson
Evanston, Il
Thomas Marshall
Chicago
Western Oil Pump plant moves to St Louis grand opening
The Western Oil Pump plant is being removed to St Louis to join Anthony Wayne Manufacturing after the latter acquired the plant and patent rights. The plant was sold months ago by the original company’s receiver. Tomorrow, June 14, from 8 to 11 pm, James Fitzgerald will host a grand opening at 55 East Main Street with music and lunch for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Oil Pump Company
St. Louis
Anthony Wayne Manufacturing Company
Anthony Wayne
East Main Street
James Fitzgerald
June Weddings Reported In Local Homes
Last night at 128 Douglas Avenue Miss Hattie Hill wed William T Lindenberg in a flower filled ceremony conducted by Rev. C F W Meyers of the English Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. After a reception the couple left for San Antonio where Lindenberg is stationed. Fred Currier wed Myrtle Law in Toledo with Mrs A Racine present. Marie Louise Boltz wed Henry Eckart in Trinity English Lutheran church with Rev Wagenhals officiating. Henry Dobbie married Bertha Mezger at Rev Dr Moffat’s residence. they will reside in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Hill
Douglas Avenue
Hattie
William T. Lindenberg
C. F. W. Meyers
English Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
Daisy Ines
John T. Lindenberg
San Antonio
Tex
Lindenberg
Fred Currier
Myrtle Law
Toledo
Currier
A. Racine
Bertha Mezger
Dobbie
Insane Minnie Wolf Taken Into Custody At Hope Hospital
Minnie Wolf, recent subject of notices, has been adjudged insane by a lunacy commission. She is homeless with few friends. Henry Lichtsinn turned her over to police who will keep her until Richmond asylum admission arrangements are made. Doctors Duemling and Sweringen and Justices France and Suser sat on the commission. She believes she must ward off evil spirits with a torch and has threatened fire in the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Wolf
Hope Hospital
Henry Lichtsinn
East End
Clausmeier
Richmond Asylum
Duemling
B. V. Sweringen
France
Suser
Grand jury clears Harrod and Ryan in Walrath shooting
Allen County grand jurors report a full investigation into Horatio Harrod and John Ryan amid a fatal clash with crooks. They find Harrod and Ryan shot in self defense after Walrath began firing and threatened Ryan, deeming the officers fully justified in shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrod
John Ryan
Crooks
County of
Allen
Indiana
Horatio Harrod
William Walrath
Ryan
Editors Meet in Logansport Indiana Summer Assembly
Northern Indiana Editorial association members arrive on every train for the annual meeting in Logansport, with program sessions on newspaper management and an address by F W Willis of the Waterloo Press on the press shaping public opinion. Officers to be elected at the Saturday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Northern Indiana Editorial Association
J. LB. Stoll
South Bend Times
F. W. Willis
Waterloo Press
Cigar talk and YWCA reception in Ohio and Indianapolis
Report on Democratic editors in Ohio showing ninety favor free silver and forty divided, disclosed after Senator Brice announced his reelection bid on the sound money platform at Lima. Also notes Miss F F McCrea of Indianapolis arriving for a city reception at Miss Merica Hoagland home and Nickel Plate map release for Boston convention travel July 10 to 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Brice
Lima
Nickel Plate Road
Boston
Mass
Christian Endeavor
Chicago
B. F. Horner
Iar Baratha
Romy
Bobilya
Press Club Confere: Privilege for Journalists at Independence Hall
Philadelphia reports the fifth annual convention of the International League of Press Clubs convening four days at Independence Hall. Delegates from Maine to California debated legal protections for confidential information, urging state laws shielding reporters from compelled disclosure. General Felix Angus and Joel Cook urged strong press safeguards and praised journalists' promise to protect sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadephia
International League of Press Clubs
Old Council Chamber
Independence Hall
Maine
California
Felix Angus
Baltimore American
Angus
John S. Shriver
New York Mail and Express
K. J. Edwards
Sugar Trust
United State Senate Committee
Joel Cook
Charles Emory Smith
Philadelphia Press
League
Smith
Barnard to finish work then go to Yerkes observatory
Reports from Columbus and Cleveland dated June 13 detail Professor Barnard's plan to complete ongoing work before leaving for Chicago to join the Yerkes Observatory. Governor McKinley declines invitation to speak at the Republican League convention due to a prior commitment at Kanaas Chautauqua. Baseball scores and incidents follow with multiple city match results and theft reports, plus a Sunday closing order and a civil rights damages verdict in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unt Wood
Professore Barnard
Professor Barnard
Chicago
Yerkes Observatory
Cleveland
Columbus
McKinley
Abbreviated telegrams expose political feuds and crimes
Ex Governor Campbell rules out a gubernatorial bid this year while ex Representative Bryan threatens to quit unless the Democracy backs free silver. A Princeton student shoots a classmate, who dies. another student injured. A Texas rancher’s widow is linked to a 3 year old murder. A Missouri plasterer shoots his wife then himself. A Cuyahoga Falls firm raises wages for 200 workers. Americans exposed in Mexico, and rumors swirl about Miss Frances Willard’s marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Ohio
Bryan
Princeton
N. J
Frederick Ohl
Ohl
Louis Smithie
Portland
Ore
George Young
Sodayville
Cal
Everett Brace
Moberly
Man
Zunillo
London
Friends of the Lady
Frances E. Willard
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Law proposed to curb libel suits by pretrial notice
The convention debated a bill to require three days notice to publishers before libel suits, allow recovery of actual damages if the article was in good faith and retracted properly, and exclude political candidates unless retracts appeared before elections. Charles Emory Smith endorsed the measure, noting press power over lawmakers. General Angus boasted of many libel suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
John H Fow
Philadelphia
League
Charles Emory Smith
Angus
Chicago Market Close Sees Strong Demand Across Grains and Hogs
Chicago traders report June 13 weather and demand lifting options with wheat at 78 cents, corn 51, oats 294, pork 12.40, lard 0.57, ribs 86.27. Hog receipts reach 29,000 with 9,000 leftovers, market active. cattle receipts 2,500, market firm up 10 points. sheep receipts 8,000, market strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pronounce Yim Crazy. New York June 13
Doctors who examined Cohen, the man who jumped from the Brooklyn Bridge yesterday, declare him insane. The incident prompted officials to review safety measures and mental health considerations in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cohen
Brooklyn Bridge
Prohibition party names ticket at state convention
Springfield reports the Prohibi state convention completed its labors naming a ticket. United States senator R. S. Thompson from Springfield leads the slate with Seth H. Ellis of Springborn as governor and J. W. Sharp of Mansfield as lieutenant governor. Other names include W. C. Bates Columbus for attorney general A. S. Caton Coshocton for auditor J. W. Hawkins Steubenville for treasurer and John T. Moore Jackson county for supreme court judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Prohibistate
United States
R. S. Thompson
Seth H. Ellis
Springborn
Warren County
J. W. Sharp
Mansfield
W. C. Bates
Columbus
A. S. Caton
Coshocton County
J. W. Hawkins
Steubenville County
Supreme Court
John T. Moore
Jackson County
Springfield session defeats Logan and other tax claims
In Springfield on June 16 the claim of Mrs Logan for compensation for her husband's direct tax repayment was defeated for this session along with the claims of Isaac R Hits and the estate of W W Wiltshire. The measure passed the senate but the house appropriations committee reported unfavorably urging claimants to take their cases to the court of claims. In San Francisco on June 13 regents accepted the resignation of E E Barnard from Lick Observatory though the resignation does not yet take effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ills
Karn Sells Pianos At Rock Bottom Prices
Mr Karn offers first class instruments with a warranty on every sale. After 24 years in the piano business, he asserts that none of the hundreds of instruments sold have caused dissatisfaction. Terms are flexible to suit the customer.
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Cliff Hubbard
Miller & Meyer
Calhoun
the Pie Bulletin
Frouir
Dora
Schlaudraff
Bursley
Dowling
West Wayne Street
Fort Wayne, MD
New York Medical Journal
L. E. & W. Changes
W.E. Hackedorn
John B. Cochrum
MR. O. L. Perry
Ryan and
Miss McCrea
F. F. McCrea
Young Women’s Christian Association
Merica Hoagland
West Barry Street
Y. W. C. A. Board
League of Newspapermen
Washington
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Brooklyn-St. Louis
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Wis
Howard Ruhl
Brewers’ Convention
Pfeister
Brewers’ Association
Ury
Younestown
Civic Federation
Sears’ Court
E. G. Alexander
Schiehan
Albia
Robert Steel
Alaska
Ash
Reliable Stove House
Columbia St
Prohibition
Mr. Logan
Barnard
Barr Street
West Main Street
Tri-State
John Dreibelbias
Court Street
C.H. Bliss
Chickering & Sons
Krell
Briggs
the Starr
Ludwig
James & Holmstrom
the Nilson
S. A
John Christen
Calhoun St
Wang
Scalf
Freese & Ranke
A. Hattersley & Sons
E. Main ST
Broadway
Washington Boulevard
Geller
W. F. Geller
MYERS
Fort Wayymns
Balbriggan Underwear
William Meyer & Bro
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