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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1900
Page
12
Terre Haute in March reports a street brawl between Congressman George W. Faris and ex-consul H. C. Pugh over Faris withdrawal from the race. Faris was knocked down and badly bruised but not seriously hurt.
Marion Indiana reports Miss Kittie O'Brien a seventeen year old who vanished February 18 has been located in a Columbus Ohio convent. Prosecutor Amsden telegraphed that evidence supports charges of kidnapping against her mother Lizzie O'Brien and brother Charles O'Brien. Sheriff Brad ford pursues Crawfordsville suspect. The case hints at a love affair motive.
Nellie O'Brien of Marion Indiana was found in the Good Shepherd convent in Columbus Ohio. She is due a large sum from a deceased relative's estate and had recently disappeared under mysterious circumstances. She says her brother placed her in the convent.
North Manchester Indiana March 29 Prof W R Oyler has sold his valuable museum containing rare botanical and zoological specimens anthropological trophies and relics from every war in the United States.
At the Elkheart county Republican convention in Goshen Indiana candidates seeking reelection to county offices were decisively defeated. Strong resolutions backed the reform law and pledged to defend it against critics while the county board’s unfriendly stance combined with a year end deficit and a $40 000 loan stoked opposition to two incumbent commissioners.
Margaret A. Hattery filed suit in Fulton county Indiana for ten thousand dollars against Isaac Sears a farmer of Henry township alleging breach of promise. She states she and her husband were poor with three children and that Sears induced her to obtain a divorce and place her children in the care of others.
The woman says she visited Sears last November, lived with him for a period, and that he then refused to marry her and has refused since. The testimony frames a suit alleging a broken marriage proposal.
Auburn Indiana March 28 Judge Bratton granted a divorce to Amenda Hemstead from Frederick Hemstead. Soon after Isaac O Larson procured a license and he and Mrs Hemstead were married. Both own homes and reside in Auburn.
In Columbia City Indiana on March 28 Howard Stallsmith twenty one son of Charles A Stallsmith of Washington township was killed at Kates saw mill when his right leg was severed just below the knee by a turning saw. Blood loss and heart failure caused his death before aid could be given.
Elias McClure of Wabash Indiana has divided a 70000 dollar estate among six children to prevent later disputes. He will keep 260 acres until death, then that land will be split among the heirs.
New Castle Indiana March 27 A Saturday Indianapolis Sentinel article said Chairman Hernly of the Republican state committee is organizing a push to defeat President McKinley for renomination. He rejects the claim noting he is for McKinley, citing district resolutions and widespread support for McKinley as the inevitable candidate.
Cornelius Hines employed by Soudan Manufacturing in Elkhart Indiana was badly hurt when two foremen Edward and Frank Adams crowded him from a pay line. The assault left Hines with knife wounds to the face and abdomen. He lies in serious condition as bonds for assault with intent to kill are in place pending the outcome.
Clara A. Snider wins a default decree against Lawrence Snider a Kokomo manufacturer in the divorce action. Alimony of 35000 was settled out of court with reports indicating Mrs Snider received 15000 cash.
James Clark, a Wallace circus employee, was helping unload animals from Hagenbeck auction stock in Cincinnati when a leopard in a box reached through bars and slashed his right shoulder to the hand. Four men dropped the box. the leopard held on until beaten off. Clark’s screams echoed, but doctors expect a full recovery.
In Lake county superior court Mrs Adelie Griffin files for divorce from Horace M Griffin president of Lake Lighting company and a prominent church member. She seeks $25000 alimony and a divorce with a claim of marital breakdown.
Mrs. Griffin found incriminating letters in her husband's pocket amid a board of education action accepting a resignation from Hammond public schools.
Logansport Ind March 30 The eighteenth annual meeting of the Northern Indiana Teachers association opened in Logansport with a record 2600 visiting teachers. An address of welcome was delivered by Hon A Myers, with a response from I V Busby of Alexandria. Retiring president W C Belman of Hammond presided.
The Indiana association opened with an address reviewing its work and the inauguration of incoming president Superintendent Justin N. Study of Fort Wayne. Visiting teachers arrived by train, city homes provided hospitality, and sections met in churches while general sessions were in the rink. The Indianapolis Sketching Club featured Hoosier art alongside school exhibits. Next year Anderson Crawfordville and South Bend bid to host the convention.
Judge Shively in Wabash circuit court sustains city authority to pave a street with asphalt at about $60 000. The decision finds no need to let by blocks and upholds Barrett law as constitutional. City council then awards the entire street contract to Barber Asphalt and Paving Company.
North Manchester Indiana March 30 Charles Gyrer and Oran Gross were sent to the county jail yesterday by Justice Leonard for alleged theft. They are charged with taking 350 dollars in cash and checks from Mrs Haney near the fair grounds on Monday.
Elkhart county coroner conducts autopsy on John Darnell who died in Goshen with consumption listed as cause. Parents allege poisoning and dispute $1000 life insurance payout, previously payable to Darnell’s wife Mayme Fleming. Mrs Darnell has returned to Goshen and seeks legal contest. The coroner’s verdict is expected today.
Christian Boseker died at Hope hospital shortly before 2 o'clock Friday morning after a recent spleen operation. A longtime Fort Wayne resident and contractor, he built courthouses and public buildings including Wells county court house and Fort Wayne city hall. He served in the Civil War, was active in politics, owned the Fort Wayne Journal briefly, and was a respected Masonic member. He leaves wife Cornelia and children Lida and Harry. The funeral was held at First Baptist Church with Masonic rites.
John Kaeser aged 64 from Force street died at Hope hospital from internal injuries after last Thursday’s train accident in the Pennsylvania railroad yards. He had worked many years for the Pennsylvania company in the roundhouse and was born in Switzerland. His wife Mrs. Kaeser was with him at death. The body was sent to Peltier undertaking rooms for burial preparation.
Mrs. Wesley Johnson of Eel River township dies at her sister’s home in this city after a brief illness from kidney and heart trouble. She had attended her nephew Charles Levine’s wedding two weeks earlier and became too ill to return home. She was fifty nine. survivors include sons Luther Charles James Arthur and Miss Clara Johnson and brothers Orin E Peter L and John O Line. Her husband is a prominent figure in Eel River township.
Louis Kraft son of Fred Kraft a contractor died at the family home 317 Lafayette street after an extended illness from tuberculosis. He was 18 years 9 months and 11 days old and formerly worked as a painter. The Kraft family has lost seven children including five to consumption.
A Springfield letter reports the death of William Mills a blacksmith who worked at Wabash shops in Springfield before his paralysis. He previously lived in Fort Wayne and left with William Young who became foreman of the Springfield blacksmith department.
Frederick Stahlhut senior died after a prolonged illness at 4 Hendricks Street. Cause of death was cancer of the tongue. He had been a resident of Wayne for many years.
John Stahlhut aged long time resident of the city died after a five month illness related to a malady that developed a year ago. He left a widow and seven children many grandchildren and siblings. Funeral services were held at Emmanuel's Lutheran church. He had worked as canal boatman road contractor city police driver and sprinkler wagon driver on Broadway. He married Eliza Borgman in 1862 and several children held positions throughout the city. Surviving relatives include a brother and a sister.
Mrs Barbara Stein a long time Fort Wayne resident died at eighty six from a spine injury after a fall at her Lima Ohio home. She was widow of Peter Stein and is survived by one son nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Remains were brought to Fort Wayne for interment.
The three month old Wilma Blanche Klinger daughter of Mr and Mrs E E Klinger of Mentone died Saturday March 24 from inflammation of the bowels. Mrs Klinger formerly Miss Dollie Miller is remembered by Fort Wayne friends.
Sister Mary Bonosa, age 33, died at 11 o'clock Friday morning at St. Joseph hospital after a prolonged tuberculosis illness. She was connected with St. Vincent's orphans' home. Funeral services from St. Joseph's chapel Monday morning at 8 o'clock.
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds in Springfield and surrounding townships. Clara Horn and John A. Snyder convey fractional parcels to Robert H. Horn. other entries record transfers to Taylor heirs, Daniel Webber, Amos G Frederickson, and Mary Bush, with values from from $20 to $1,685 including Cedarville and Aboite township properties.
Multiple transfers filed in local districts include Arthur C. Angove to Jonathan Snyder for portions in Jefferson township at $1 and $350 for parcels in Eel River township. Jacob Snyder guardian to Robert Horn for three sevenths of one sixth west fifty acres in Springfield township at $100. John H. Meyer to Henry C and Josephine Couerdevey for Lot 19 in Baltes Romy addition at $1 550. Lindemuth executor to Yarrington for part northwest quarter of northwest quarter section 4 Maumee township at $605.
Nickel Plate officials reported a man’s body found six miles west of the city near Dunfee and near the railroad. The engineer reported the body, Coroner Barnett prepared to travel, but early word showed the figure was a rubbish pile mistaken in gray dawn light.
Ely Brothers advertises Cream Balm as a pleasant aromatic remedy for nasal catarrh. It treats through the nostrils, cleans and heals the surface, and is a safe specific unlike drying astringents. Price 50 cents at druggists or by mail. New York address 56 Warren Street.
The deal to locate the Schaff Brothers piano manufactory in Huntington is closed and the plant will move to Chicago. After prior doubts from Huntington and the Schaffs, Fort Wayne’s A. S. Karn helped broker the agreement. Paperwork completed Thursday, construction of a large factory to begin at once.
J. R. Garrison, Thornville bank cashier, credits Dr. King's New Discovery for curing a severe lung trouble after a yearlong health decline. He urges others with coughs colds or chest or lung issues to try the remedy, noting its availability at low cost and free trials at Dreier & Bros. drug store.
Farmers in Egypt have bought 120000 bushels of seed corn in Philadelphia for planting in the Nile valley. The cargo will be shipped from Philadelphia to Alexandria aboard the British steamship Rubenstein. Export agriculturists claim the rich Nile valleys will produce corn as good as anywhere in the world.
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