Local notes on residents and events in Fort Wayne
Charles Aufrecht of Brooklyn visits Fort Wayne on business while a scarlet fever case is reported in the Schmoe family at 111 Baker Street. Various local items include cycling trips, court cases, a factory fire, police and parade coverage, church events, and a history of Louis Nelson’s arrest. James Johnson and Harry Black travel to Fort Wayne by bicycle. Robt. Browand presents bouquets to police. Haberkorn v. Fort Wayne Railway goes to trial. a straw tick fire on Lewis and Harrison streets is extinguished. George Myers promotes union-made cigars at Bell cigar store since 1864.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Aufrecht
Brooklyn
Louis Schmoe, Jr
Baker Street
Maccabees Lodge No
Monroeville
James Johnson
Harry Black
Albion
Fort Wayne
Edsall
Willard Holland
Rockford
Russell George
Pleasant Lake
Indiana
Thomas W. DeVilbiss
Board of Public Works
First Presbyterian Church
Pastor Rice
Church of Christ
Haberkorn
Fort Wayne, Cincinnati & Louisville Railway Company
Friends
Y. M. CG
Calhoun and
Holman Streets
W. W. Watts
Lewis and
Harrison
Louis A. Nelson
Nelson
George Myers
Bell Cigar
Calhoun Street
Pennsylvania
Prof Barnard resigns to join Chicago university telescope project
Professor E. E. Barnard of Lick Observatory resigns to accept a University of Chicago offer and to lead the Yerkes telescope project in Chicago. The move places Barnard in charge of the giant instrument donated by street railway magnate Charles T. Yerkes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Barnard
Lick Observatory
University of Chicago
Yerkes
St James hotel clerk hit by Nickel Plate switch engine
John Hartwell night clerk at the St. James hotel was struck by a Nickel Plate switch engine at Van Buren street crossing yesterday afternoon and knocked from the track. He was unconscious until picked up and taken to the hotel. Dr McClear says injuries are not dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hartwell
St. James
van Buren Street
McClear
William Schwartz Plunges From High Bridge On River
A man named William Schwartz of 233 John Street fell from the Nickel Plate railroad bridge over the St Marys river at 10 30 last night. He landed on stones and suffered very serious injuries. He was brought home by patrol wagon and treated by Dr Schrader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schwarts
John Street
St. Mary’s River
W. F. Schrader
Fort Wayne Markets Report
Fort Wayne market notes list grains and produce with prices for wheat oats corn rye barley beeswax oil meal and geese among other items. The text appears as a corrected daily financial snippet from Bush and Co with unit prices and quantities only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush & Co
Deaths and funerals in local notices
At 1:30 this morning Mrs. Caroline Ersig 87 years 4 months 2 days died at 123 Wilt street from dropsy of the heart. Funeral Sunday 2:30 p.m. from residence and 3 p.m. from Emanuel Lutheran church Rev Gross officiating. Philip Schieferstein 65 died at 7:30 p.m. at 500 West Main street from consumption. Born in Germany he came to the U.S. 40 years ago and ran a meat market then worked at Eckart Park Packing Co. He leaves daughter Mrs Amelia Johnson of Linsburg Kansas and four sons Philip Albert William Henry. Funeral Sunday. Mrs Thiele’s funeral 9 a.m. tomorrow from residence then St Mark's Sheldon. Mrs Kate Stoehr’s funeral to be Sunday instead of Saturday as announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Ersig
William Ersig
Wilt Street
Gross
West Main Street
Philip Schieferstein
Schieferstein
Germany
Eckart Park Packing Company
Amelia Johnson
Linsburg
Kas
Philip
Albert
William
Henry
John Hoffer
Thiele
St. Mark's Church
Sheldon
Kate Stoehr
Desperado Walrath Still Alive After Surgery
William Walrath, shot by Deputy Sheriff Ryan, remains alive though gravely injured. Dr. Porter reports no fever, peritonitis risk remains main danger, and the Mur hy button operation connected intestinal ends. If no deterioration, he may recover, a rare outcome given the severity.
Chosen Friends Celebrate 16th Anniversary at Calhoun Hall
Columbian council No 3 Order of Chosen Friends marked their 16th anniversary with a social and entertainment program at their Calhoun Street hall. More than 100 attendees enjoyed acts by the Chosen Friends Dramatic Co and musical solos led by Dr. George B. Stemen as master of ceremonies. The event featured duets, piano solos, violin, and an audience encore for all acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun Street
Columbian Council No. 3
Order of Chosen Friends
Mary Whery
Pany
Dierstein
Trier Gstratex
Aspele Mala Chosen Friends Dramatic¢ Co
Mia
Railroad Crusade Sheds Light On Rumor In Fort Wayne
The Lake Erie and Western railway clarified a circulating claim that conductors must avoid saloon restaurants or lose their jobs. The company stated the order targets only the Lima eastern division and has not affected Fort Wayne or the Fort Wayne division. The assertion was described as a canard and without factual basis.
Safe cracked at Mica Roofing Co Chicago
A safe at the Mica Roofing Co in Chicago was blown open and 148 dollars stolen. Superintendent Liggett received a letter from the firm describing the missing money and asking if any of it was found on suspects Walrath Stone and Duffy, arrested after a Tuesday battle. He doubts the money was on them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mica Roofing Co
Chicago
Pittsburg
Liggett
Walrath
Stone
Duffy
Lake Shore depot rider wins two prizes at Paulding races
J O Goff of this city placed first in the quarter mile and second in the half mile at Paulding. Tee Heller also placed fourth in both events. Heller later competed in the 20 mile race and suffered a serious leg injury with a deep gash to the right leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J O. Goff
Lake Shore
Paulding
Ort Wayne
Tee Heller
Heller
Columbia City Mail disputes Peltier time record
The Columbia City Mail contests Will Peltier’s 1 hour 12 minute run from Columbia City to Port Wayne, saying it lags 16 minutes behind the record and that J. W. Leonard completed the distance in 1 hour 11 minutes, with a belief he could reach 1 hour under favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City Mail
Will Peltier
I. W. Leonard
the Mail
Fort Wayne
Columbia City
Port Wayne
J. W. Leonard
Fort Wayne Rider Albert Alter Competes in Chicago Road Race
Albert C. Alter returned last night from Chicago where he started in a major road race. He believes he finished within the 150 limit among over 500 entrants, a strong showing for the Fort Wayne rider. Heller also started but slipped after a tire mishap, injuring his knee and ending his ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert C. Alter
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Heller
Pauluing
Tragic Colima Steamer Sinks with 187 Dead
City of Mexico reports 187 perished in the sinking of the Colima. The ship carried 213 persons with 26 survivors, nearly all Americans. Survivors to be sent north immediately as the vessel lies as a complete loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Mexico
Colima
Boiler explosion at Deal's saw mill kills four in Cald well
At Deal's saw mill near Downsville Caldwell county a boiler exploded this morning, killing four men and badly bruising two others. The fireman had weighed down the safety valves, causing the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rareren
N. C
Deal's
Downsville
Caldwell County
Hopeful but Uncertain News on Colima Wreck
San Francisco May 31. Widespread waiting crowds grow hopeful as a message from Manzanillo notes survivors being picked up from boats. Officials say life loss likely small and no panic aboard, while reports of two cabin survivors remain unconfirmed until the San Juan returns from search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pacific Steamship Company
Manzanillo
Brewer
Pacific Mail
Nearly Three Score Drowned Go to Sleep in the Midst of Danger
News from Ottawa May 31 reports thirty three lumbermen drowned on the Spanish river. They camped on a crib of timber moored to shore near the rapids and slept without a guard. The crib broke free in rough waters, smashing on rocks and leaving no survivors. The Spanish river enters Lake Huron north of Manitoulin Island near a small hamlet along the Canadian Pacific railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Spaniah River
Lake Huron
Manitoulin Island
Siour
Canadian Pacific Railway
Will Owen hanged at Noble Lake Arkansas
WaRNER Ark May 31 Will Owen who murdered his wife at Noble Lake one year ago was hanged here at 1 25 p m yesterday He died repentant. The Maffin Seems to Have Got Him Trinidad Colo May 31 There is considerable excitement at Hastings over the mysterious disappearance of Giuseppe Bernargo Bernargo has frequently remarked that the Mafia was after him and claimed that his partner Stassi for whose murder Ungaro is now serving a term in the penitentiary was also killed by order of the society. New York May 31 The Morning Advertiser says When Logan Carlisle now and asecretary of the secretary of the treas ury stepped on board the steamship Paris he carried a gripsack in which were carefully laid away 50 00 worth of United States bonds last issue These bonds will be placed in the hands of Eu ropean bankers and financiers. Interstate Miners Convention Adjourns Columbus O May 1 The interstate miners convention has adjourned The Ohio miners then met and appointed a commnities to confer with the Ohio oper ators The mover of this motion said on the convention floor that they all wanted this matter settled as soon as possible. Cuarind a May 31 The first rain since early in May began at 1 o clock yesterday morning Over an inch has fallen Wheat and oats are saved but it is too late for hay Farmers are jubilant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Walrath
Ryan
Porter
Times-Post
Warner, Ark
Will Owen
Noble Lake
Trinidad
Colo
Hastings
Guissepe Bernargo
Bernargo
Mafia
Stassi
Ungaro
New York
Morning Advertiser
Logan Carlisle
Secretary of the Treasury
Paris
United States
Interstate Miners
ColumsBus
Interstate Miners’ Convention
Ohio
Cuarinda
Danville
Allie Fores
Belleville
Hinshaw
Misa Feree
Mia
Cherry Grove
Stilesville
Shelbyville
Martin Bassett
Collings
Brown County
Ind
L. Ek) Wood
Tsanapolis
John Johnson
Strivst Field
Arkais River
Anaconda
Montana
F. Raymond Williams
St. Louis
Memphis
Texas
George W. Post
Duluth
Lewis Hall
Marshalltown
Hall
Bordeaux
Herr Gerger
Kaiser Wilhelm
Candelice Root
Colorado Springs
W.S. Stratton
Cripple Creek
Fred Burg
Counselman
Chicago
Morton
Saratoga
Des Moines
Atlantic Express
Reno
Nev
Whue
Hickey
Oakland
Champion cash register new for sale or trade
Advertises a new Champion cash register priced at 125 dollars, offered for 50 dollars or trade for a National register. The seller states it is not suited to their business and provides a Fort Wayne Indiana address: Druggist lock box 71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champion Cash Register
National Register
Fort Wayne
Ind
Senator Vilas May Be Offered Cabinet Post
Milwaukee reports suggest Senator Vilas may be offered a position in the Cleveland cabinet but accepts are unlikely since it would cost the Democrats a Senate seat. The rumor centers on replacing Gresham and shifting cabinet balance.
Fort Wayne Baseball Nearing End of Season
Fort Wayne likely to be dropped from the Indiana Baseball league with no local representation this season. Manager Belger told a Times-Post reporter he has franchise offers from several cities and may move the Fort Wayne team. He cites a more accessible park than Lakeside as key to higher returns and better attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Belger
Lakeside
Hotel Arrivals Thursday List From Many Cities
The Lake Erie & Western Muncie division prints a very cheap excursion list in this paper today showing ticket sale dates to various places and the names of societies meeting. The arrivals include travelers from Chicago Detroit Cleveland New York Indianapolis Cincinnati Toledo Boston and others with numerous indeterminate names and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Brown
W. Linder
Chicago
J. F. Jones
Montpelier
Ind
W. &. Meller
Sidney
HH. A. Work
Milwaukee
G. FB. Randall
Detroit
James Barcus
EK. KE. Wake
Indianapolis
C.F. Just
Yo.edo
Alexander
Bellegur
K Guffen
Cincinnati
O Hall
Toledo
LA Penge
J S Schafer
Cleveland
LC Brough
L'Eru
Fisher
Auburn
H A Ayer
Ostheimer
Sterritt
Remington
M Tie
Detoit
ME Hesh
Piqua
T F Phipp
New York
S Eisfeld
J H Wagner
A. Storden
Chicago; W BH Balch
G A Mann
South Bend
JA Grove
W Wilson
A Sedgwick
Jameston
J J Jenur
JL. Y Jacobs
van Wert
G Wrise
J L Duncan
Fostoria
HW Brown
al «Eisenhimer
G Teegarden
Goshen
W A Jones
Huntington
A Lucas
A L Millard
Sam Rosenstein
O G Maitland
Kataira
H Garwood
H Russell
Ti’ Brown
Juntington
NM Kobn
J Jenur
T Houghton
Westfield
Mass
J E Buburg
T F Clare
Boston
al Bruner
Bladder Bros
Frank Lowe
Nelson
Geo Weunesheimer
Buffalo
J B Fitzpatrick
Youngstown
FP Seifert
Ulums
J P McCann
D H Stoner
J S Bowers
Decatur
W H Conover
G Gratz
A L Franklin
A J Kroll
L X Jacobs
Vanert
Misa Gray
Mra Gray Kalamazoo
Geo ‘Teegarden
Hichels
F James
P. O. Rudy
AB Howe
Chas Sturpee
W L Jenings
Tom McMaho
Dixon
BE Evans
M Schnader
Lake Erie & Western
Muncie
Chicago Market Prices Report May 31 Opening and Closing
Cucago notes open options for wheat 7c corn 538¢ onts 29¢c pork 12.65 lard 6.77 ribs 6.35 with hog receipts 27,000 and 6,000 leftover as market stays active. Cattle receipts 4,500 and sheep 7,000. closing prices show wheat 88t corn 52k oats 20c pork 12.72 lard 6.75 ribs 6.37.
Officer Harrod Improving After Medical Update
Indications of improvement in Deputy Sheriff Harrod's condition today give bright recovery prospects. Doctors now believe surgery will not be needed and expect a steady mend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrod
Wallace Andrews Sidelined by Fractured Rib
Fort Wayne first baseman Wallace Andrews sustained a broken rib after being struck by a ball at Terre Haute. He became distressed near the end of yesterday's game and an examination last night confirmed the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Andrews
Fort Wayne
Terre Haute
Woman Reports Suspect Following and Pocket Theft
A woman told police this afternoon that a man followed her and attempted to pick her pocket. Officer Hines is handling the case. the man’s name is not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hines
Sioa
House Wanted for Rent Near Timms Post Office
Classified ad notes a request for a five or six room house for rent with location and price details to be arranged through Timms Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timms
Marriage Licenses for Ruth Strickland and Krokenberger
Marriage licenses issued to Joseph Ruth and Ethel Strickland and to John Krokenberger and Mary Keri. Local records confirm the filings and couples’ names as listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ruth
Ethel Strickland
John Krokenberger
Mary ‘Keri
Wanted Three Kitchen Gine Apply Randall Hotel
Classified fragment shows a terse want ad for three kitchen positions at Randall Hotel. No clear names, dates, or payment details readable. details incomplete and cannot confirm roles or qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Hotel
Memorial Day Observed Across Indiana Cities
Indiana newspapers report in Indianapolis a near halt to business as veterans march from Monument Place to Crown Hill cemetery in a G A R ceremony. Schools join in, with six hundred children singing at No. 7 and Vance Smith reading a Memorial Day history as teachers and pupils observe at capitol grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Union
Monument Place
Irvin Robbins
James R. Ross
James B. Curtis
Harry B. Smith
H. B. Makepeace
Market
Ilinois
Washington
Delaware
Ohio
Capitol Avenue
Louisiana Street
Crown Hill Cemetery
Tomlinson Hall
Washington Gardner
Michigan
Capitol
Batea
Benton Streets
Vance Smith
Hinshaw case linked belleville woman denies motive
Miss Allie Fores of Belleville, tied to the Hinshaw matter, refutes the claim that Hinshaw killed his wife for her. She insists they were friends, not lovers, and recounts her closeness with Mrs Hinshaw and her own prior visits, denying any affair with Hinshaw. The piece also notes other local incidents and diversos.
Reward increases for arrest of Latta murderer near Vincennes
In Vincennes on May 31 the reward for the arrest of John Edilene, the man accused of killing Moses Latta, has risen to 459 dollars. Authorities believe Edilene is hiding with friends near the city and that his arrest is imminent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
John Edilene
Moses Latta
E Lilene
Decoration Day closures halt exchange quotations
May 80 observed as Decoration Day, exchanges nationwide closed with no quotes. In Formosa, Hone Kona reports hostilities starting, with private advices indicating Japanese bombardment near Kea Tung, a northern Formosan town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Formosa
Kea Tung
Gloucester miners back union pledge to join railway association
The miners of Gloucester Ohio numbering 1687 adopted a resolution expressing their willingness to join the American Railway Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debs
ColumBus
Gloucester
American Railway Association
Brother started with lead at Lucon dance
Michael Ryan was shot in the leg and side by Henry Jackson after a quarrel at a dance ten miles west of Lucon Illinois. Jackson said he acted in self defense and there were no arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucon, Ilis
Lucon
Michael Ryan
Henry Jackson
Jackson
Ryan
Weather indications for Indiana and Michigan
Weather notes from yesterday for Indiana show fair conditions with southerly winds turning lower. Michigan forecasts showers and cooler air with a northerly wind, followed by warmer conditions later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasninoros
Indiana
Fair Ton
Michigan
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Arcade Music Store
William Schwartz
Mrs
Murphy
Lake Erie & Western Railroad
Lima
Iowa
Vilas
East
Gresham
Planos
A. House
THE
Indiana Wire
Lebanon
Miss Feree
Lachey
Richmond
James Tyre
Tyre
Telegranm
John Welsh
Morgan County
Central Hospital For
Latta
the Marketa
Ber
Barr Street
East Berry Street
Halis
Secrete
John Dreibelbiss
Court Street
C. H. Bliss
Ater
D. Monahan's
John Christen
Calhoun St
Fort Wayne, Ind
William Meyer & Bro
Calhoun
South Side Wall Paper Store
Ceo. Myers
Calhoune ST
Wawt
Ines
Ana
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