Forgeries Spark Arrest of Fort Wayne Mason
Henry Oetting, a stone mason, was arrested at 374 East Lewis street on charges of forging his brother William Oetting’s name to a $150 note. The original loan from William Linnemeier was repaid via a second note bearing the brother’s signature, leading to a judgment against the Vettings. In default of $600 bail, Justice Bohen ordered Oetting jailed.
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Fort Wayne
Melching
Henry Oetting
William’ Linnemeier
Mr. Oetting
East Lewis Street
Henry Ocetting
Mr. Linnemeier
William Oetting
Pioneers of DeKalb County Plan Auburn Reunion Next Tuesday
Fred C. Boltz returns to St. Louis and Louis Fox comes back from a business trip on the G R L line. DeKalb County pioneers will hold their annual reunion at Auburn on Tuesday, June 20. Diphtheria quarantine removed from W H Carpenter’s home at 128 East Creighton avenue. M S Robison heads to Cleveland on Wabash train 44 for baseball matters. Editor F E A K Hackett and family head to Martha’s Vineyard and eastern points for summer. Ed Gebhart asks, “Do you smoke?” after announcing a 10-pound boy arrival. C R Leonard and children from Butte, Mont., guests of Prof N R Leonard at 124 East Wayne street. The Order of Chosen Friends enjoys an outing at Rome City with about 100 members and friends. John B Reuss and son return from Notre Dame.
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Fred C. Boltz
St. Louis
Louis Fox
Pioneers
DeKalb County
Auburn
W. H. Carpenter
Creighton Avenue
M.S. Robison
Cleveland
F E. A. K. Hackett
the Sentinel
Martha's Vineyard
Ed Gebhart
C. R. Leonard
Butte, Mont
N. R. Leonard
East Wayne Street
Order of Chosen Friends
Rome City
Order
John B. Reuss
Notre Dame
Reuss
Kendallville
William Waltman
Oscar Lilly
Thella Bortner
Fort Wayne
C. L. Drummond
H. E. Drummond
Huntington
P. E. Drummond
Emmett Commandery
Evansville
Pennsylvania Road
Warsaw
Indiana
Z.T. Dungan
Newsboys’ Union
City Hall
Anderson acquitted in post office robbery case at Indianapolis
O K Anderson of Linn Grove deputy postmaster was charged with stealing from the Adams county post office. A US court at Indianapolis found him not guilty after a pointed case, while his wife fainted in court. In the same session Charles Retter pleaded guilty to 63 cents in stamps and was fined one dollar and 30 days in the workhouse. Guy Malonee of Garrett was acquitted of attempting to rob the Garrett post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K. Anderson
Linn Grove
Fort Wayne
Anderson
Adams County
Decatur
United States
Indianapolis
W. H. Shambaugh
Mr. Shambaugh
Charles Retter
Dunfee
Postoffice
Guy Malonee
Garrett
Pantitorium Price List for Pressing Services
Pantitorium offers pants pressing at 15c, coat and vest 60c, suits 75c, coat and vest scoured and pressed 60c, suit scoured and pressed 1.50. The shop promises quick, good work as its motto. Goods called for and delivered by telephone 465 from 16 Arcade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pantitorium
Traverone
Rome City fishing party sinks boat in lake incident
John Helmkamp joined George Reidmiller and Paul Laible on a fishing trip to Rome City. Moore slipped and fell overboard while attempting to throw the anchor, capsizing the boat and sending Helmkamp into the water. The other boat rescued the men. all lost their bait and returned home without fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmkamp
George Reidmiller
Paul Laible
Rome City
Laible
Reidmiller
Moore
Withal
Fort Wayne Grays Sellout Rome City Visit in Joyful Excursion
The Fort Wayne Grays excursion to Rome City pleased the crowd and dominated the town, island, and Noble county party scenes. The First Regiment band played two concerts and provided dance music, while attendees reported no earnings but a strong turnout. The group returned at midnight and pledged to join future outings in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
American duke George M Pullman visits Fort Wayne dining car
A crowd at the Pennsylvania depot saw Duke George M Pullman in a Fort Wayne dining car as his train paused en route to New York city. He sat publicly with three friends, drawing attention from onlookers familiar with his well known likeness. Miller and Meyer advertise a daily warm lunch.
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Pennsylvania Depot
Duke
George M. Pullman
Fort Wayne
Mr. Pullman
Pullman
New York City
Fort Wayne Markets Corrected Daily By 8
Wheat 85c, Oats 35c, Corn 50c, Rye 60c, Barley 50c, Butter 12c, Eggs 12c, Beeswax 25c lb, Oil meal 1.25 cwt, Potatoes 60c bu, Feathers live geese 45c, Rags 50c cwt, Hides green 7c lb, Hides cured 80 lb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush & Co
Franklin College closes year. Dr Stephen A Northrop honored
Franklin College at Franklin Indiana closed its year with degrees conferred including Doctor of Divinity on Rev Stephen A Northrop of Baptist Tabernacle. Northrop is praised by many admirers. Also notice Clifton Temple rooms offer genuine turtle soup Saturday afternoon and evening. proprietor J F O'Donnell.
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Franklin College
Franklin
Ind
Stephen A. Northrop
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Northrop
Clifton Temple
Superior
Harrison
J. ‘F. O'Donnell
Captain Ira C Whiting Died At 80 In Fort Wayne
Old settler Captain Ira C Whiting died at his daughter's home 544 East Wayne street Fort Wayne at age 80 after a period of illness. He spent winters in Augusta Wisconsin and lived in Fort Wayne for nearly 50 years. As a Wabash and Erie canal boat captain he shared stories of the era. Funeral Sunday at 3 PM from Rose Whiting residence conducted by Rev Dannecker. Also noted are death notices for Mrs Clarence E Wells and Mrs Bridget Quinn and Mrs Julia Gridley with funeral details and locations. Pantitorium ad info clause advertising follows.
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Ira C. Whiting
Mr. Whiting
Augusta
Wis
Fort Wayne
Rose Whiting
East Wayne Street
East
Wayne Street
Dannecker
Clarence E. Wells
R. H. Houghton
Defiance
Samuel Taylor
West Wayne Street
Wells
The
Wabash
Andrews
Bridget Quinn
East Williams
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Julia A. Gridley
Washington Township
Thomas Fleming
Lindenwood
Gas Explosion Levels Fisher Home on West Wayne Street
A gas explosion at 227 West Wayne Street damaged the bathroom and adjoining bedroom after a nurse lit a heater to warm a child. The blast blew the partition away, shattered the bathroom, and damaged gas and electric fittings. The domestic narrowly escaped harm by leaving the room moments before.
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Max B. Fisher
West Wayne Street
Artificial Ice and Distilled Water Promotion
The Artificial Ice Company touts artesian well water in covered cans cooled by iron pipe coils with pressurized chemicals that evaporate to form pure crystal ice, touted as sanitary and safer for drinking. Ice sold in one gallon bottles. books of coupons priced at $4.50 last about 100 days for a family. Also notes clothing cleaning ad and Democratic State Editorial Association meeting at Lake View hotel, Maxenkuckee, with Indiana leaders listed and topics on the silver question.
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Democratic State Editorial Association
Lake View Hotel
Maxenkuckee
Matthews
Nye
Voorhees and
Turpie
Indiana
Flag Day Reflections Highlight Parade and Key Moments
The piece recalls Flag Day origins in 1777, notes Fort Wayne displays were sparse, and mentions Randall hotel Dowland Pixley’s and George Reiter. It tells how Francis Scott Key wrote The Star Spangled Banner during the Fort McHenry bombardment and cites a San Francisco monument funded by James Lick. It also covers a grand jury finding in the Hageman case and a short note on Mrs Fry.
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American Flag Association
Continental Congress
Philadelphia
United States
Tres-Post
Fort Wayne
Randall Hotel
Dowald’s
Pixley
Chesapeake Bay
Fort McHenry
Baltimore
Key
San Francisco
James Lick
W. W. Story
Grand Jury
Fred Hageman
Fry
Chicago Street
Hageman
Main Street
Court News Roundup From Cir Court And Juries
Judge O Rourke overruled motion for new trial in Louis Severs vs Peters Box and Lumber. Gustave A Tans vs Herbert B Tohey heard by a jury in Justice Bohen's court this afternoon. John Tracey under arrest for cruelty to animals to have jury trial at 7 30 this evening in Squire Bohen's court. H W Niswonger filed affidavit charging George W Reem with defrauding a purchaser in Justice Huser's court. Beach vs Steger provoke case heard by jury in Squire Haser's court this afternoon. Mrs Louisa Johnson seeks divorce from Chas Johnson. Robert S Knode et al sue R bh Romy et al to set aside sheriff sale of real estate. The Ruby cigar advertised as best nickel cigar in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’rourke
Louis Severs
Peters Box and Lumber Company
Gustave A. Tans
Herbert B. Tohey
Justice Bohen
John Tracey
Squire Bohen
H.W. Niswonger
Justice Huser
George W. Reem
Beach Vs. Steger
Squire Haser
Louisa Johnson
Chas. Johnson
Robert S. Knode
Piano Makers Highlight Krell Beauty in Tone and Action
The celebrated Chickering and Sons instrument and the Krell model captivate with pleasing tone. Review praises the Krell’s action and overall musical charm, noting craftsmanship and performance appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krell
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Fort Wayne Grays
Duke George
Miller & Meyer
Calhoun
Morrison
Medical Fraternity
Fort Wayne College of Medicine
DR. Dowling
Fort Wayne, MD
New York Medical Journal
Freese & Ranke
Calhoun ST
Court. News
Ceo. Myers
Galhoun ST
Watine
A. Hattersley & Sons
E. Main ST
Balbriggan Underwear
Negkwear
William Meyer & Bro
Romy & Kobuya
Apply
St Randal
Barr Street
West Main Street
East Berry Street
Tri-State
John Dreibelbiss
Court Street
C. H. Bliss
EiGut DifFerenti Maxes
Chickering & Sons
Haruman
the Briggs
the Starr
Ludwig
James & Holmstrom
the Nilson
S. A
Columbia ST
John Christen
Chicago
Broadway
Washington Boulevard
Geller
W. F. Geller
Allen County
J. L. Proctor Shoe Co
Calhoun Street
Old National Bank
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