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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1900
Page
5
In Decatur Indiana on April 2 John Potts a prominent farmer lost his home to a midnight blaze. His neighbor Johnston Schaffer an old soldier was badly burned and may die after rescue. Potts fled with family to a relative’s home as flames spread. Authorities suspect incendiarism.
Hartford City Indiana April 2 Dock Bonner a mill tender found in a bale of old papers shipped from England a tin box with thirty one large brilliant stones believed to be genuine diamonds. The inner parchment bears London office address Paper Trade Journal 440 Cannon Street London England. The stones vary in size and are thought to be worth a fabulous sum. Bonner is greatly elated by the discovery.
A stranger arrives in Kokomo to settle a 25 year old elopement with Rev. I W Rayburn deceased. He pays the long unpaid fee plus interest to Dr I W Rayburn son of the marrying pastor and explains the couple fled fearing pursuit. The man refuses to reveal his identity.
Huntington Ind April 2 In section 34 Rock Creek township a small natural basin about twenty feet wide and three feet deep concentrates runoff from 100 surrounding acres. The basin bottom stays dry as water vanishes quickly, likely due to sponge like soil absorbing it.
In Evansville Indiana William W Clark and Nora Kiefer of Warrick county came for marriage. Clark drunk during license process accused his bride of stealing. He was jailed after she had him arrested. Police found nearly 1000 dollars on him. Clark is the son of a wealthy Warrick county farmer.
Wabash Ind April 2 Dr J M Hicks of Huntington and his wife Zelle separated months ago and by mutual agreement a divorce was granted to the woman. They remained apart and the case appears settled in court records.
Dr. Hicks and Mrs. Hicks had lived apart after a sharp quarrel. He sought reconciliation and proposed remarriage. They wed on February 27 in a ceremony conducted by Rev. W. T. Wells of the Christian church. The union had been kept secret, only now announced as a surprise.
In Kokomo Indiana April 3 Miss Blanche Unger of Middlesfork and Harris Jacoby of Geetingsville had a wedding planned at the village school house with Rev Prentice. Jacoby sent word he would not appear and the ceremony was canceled citing the chance to secure a farm from his father as the reason. The Jacobys are wealthy Clinton county farmers and Miss Unger is well connected. Jacoby is said to be at school in Terre Haute.
In Goshen Indiana on April 3 George R McMasters of the Goshen Novelty and Brush Manufacturing company was shot and badly wounded while walking about 100 yards from John Winters and Cyphas Messick who were target practice. Messick fired not seeing McMasters and the bullet struck his right lung near the shoulder blade.
At Auburn Indiana on April 3 Rev Guild led a ceremony before the sermon as Albert Robbins of Farmers bank marked paid in full on a $3,000 mortgage. The document was then destroyed in front of a large audience at the Methodist church nine years after the loan was placed on the church edifice.
Wabash Indiana health officer Lorin W. Smith reports fifty measles cases in the city with rapid spread and several patients described as very ill.
Peru Ind April 3 considerable excitement as Clarence Ferro freight conductor of this city is stricken with small pox. The house is under quarantine.
Northern Indiana notes report a two year old boy fatally scalded in South Bend after falling into hot water. A Huntington man, John Hintz, jailed for vagrancy claims two terms as Brooklyn alderman. A mink kills birds valued at $50 in Portland pigeon lofts. Eldridge and Miss Dunnuck licensed to marry at Peru. bride 16 and 250 pounds. Treagier heirs to $125,000 estate in New York via uncle. Elza Hammond injured by a falling tree near Mentone. Counterfeit silver plaguing Wabash stores. William Beik wins liquor license fight after remonstrators withdraw. Fox chase near Rich Valley captures two foxes. Auburn jury fines Eleworth Hamilton $25 for assault in Frank Frederick’s saloon. Issac Barricki …
Reports include Mrs. Moulton charging her son in law Rev. Mr. Stewart after a death, Wabash county officials urged subsidy voting for the Wabash River Traction, two green goodsmen roping Finley Meyers for fake bills, a teen in Columbia City showing tobacco prowess, and Judge Biggs fining Moses Berkeypile for false taxation statements with added property figures for 1898 and 1899.
Rev and Mrs Murry celebrate their eighth wedding anniversary with a Surprise visit from Wallen M E church members who presented a silver tea set and hosted a four course supper. L C Pratt spoke and was chosen as lay delegate to the North Indiana conference at Elk Hart.
John E. Gresley of Hoagland brought a twelve ounce lemon to The Sentinel office and described a six year old lemon tree that yielded two dozen large fruit in its first crop begun around June 1898, with all lemons fine in size and flavor.
The Democratic county committee elected H. C. Berghoff as chairman A. E. Melching as secretary and Dr. M. Harrod as treasurer They adopted a plan allowing township committeemen to name district councilmen with three at large chosen by the full committee A. M. Reichelderfer moved the measure and G W Loutitt was recommended for speaker of the next Indiana House. The group set a meeting for April 14 at Democratic headquarters Court Street.
Two Supreme Court justices Brewer and Harlan are praised for teaching in Sunday school each Sabbath. The text calls Sunday schools the factory of good citizenship and credits the International Sunday School convention with shaping youth morality. It notes about 14 million in Sunday schools and high impact on national character.
Fort Wayne Turnverein members prepare for the state Turner convention to be held May 5 6 and 7 in Fort Wayne. The program includes a reception at Turner hall May 5, formal opening May 6, dinner at noon, business session, banquet at Randall hotel, social events and a city sightseeing tour for visitors.
Mrs. W. H. Kaylor of 122 Washington boulevard suffered severe burns to her right arm shoulder and chest while lighting a kitchen stove. Her dress sleeve caught fire, she rolled on the ground to extinguish the flames, and the clothing was removed causing the skin to come off. Dr. W. H. Myers treated her. prognosis cautious, recovery lengthy.
Frank Haskey was arrested at Fry Oklahoma Territory and jailed for murdering his ten year old son in Wichita Kansas. He held the boy to a red hot stove then tied him to a backyard pump and drowned him with water. Neighbors intervened and officers arrived to avert lynching. The boy had no known offense. Haskey had prior penitentiary time for theft.
A dramatic scene unfolded in Oakwood as a woman with flaming red hair stood in the road wrapped in a long cloak. Her determined gaze suggested a tense confrontation or climactic moment.
A woman awaiting a wood wagon was attacked as a farmer attempted to whip the team. She fled beside the wagon and struck the man with a whip, saying he had insulted her. The incident centers on self defense as the farmer and wagon driver faced assault claims.
Chicago market notes cattle receipts 2 500 with Texans among them and prices across grades from good to prime steers at 4.90 to 5.65 and cows at 3.00 to 3.25. Hog receipts 17 000 with top at 5.50 and bulk sales between 5.35 and 5.45 as next day arrivals expected up to 25 000.
Butter receipts total 10237 packages unsettled with Western creamery 15 22c and factory 17 198c. Cheese receipts 2908 packages market steady with various fancy grades. Eggs receipts 24859 dozen steady. Western at mark 11 4c to 12 1 4c, Southern at mark 11 1 4c. Sugar raw irregular with refined 3 1 2% to 3 1 2c and molasses sugar 4 11-16c. coffee quiet.
April 4 Fort Wayne Indiana reports a detailed market table with prices for flour wheat corn meal oats seeds wool hides tallow butter lard eggs beeswax potatoes onions beeswax and various hay and livestock items including pork dressed beef and live animals. Prices are given per unit or per hundredweight and reflect the day’s trading figures.
Parke Frazier, noted local business figure tied to McCormick Harvester, buys an interest in Soliday Hite Co. and the firm is renamed Soliday Hite Frazier. The change follows negotiations and signals stronger growth. Two new salesmen join the firm, L. P. Scherer and Joseph Zurbach, expanding the sales force.
Harry Beaver is hosted by friends at Garrett in a social visit noted in local society columns. The gathering highlights hospitality and community ties with nearby residents.
Trustees of the Catholic Benevolent League of Indiana in Fort Wayne selected Dr. J. B. McEvoy as medical examiner for all five branches. He will examine candidates seeking membership.
Louis Heinrich has taken a position in the Fort Wayne Gas company offices. He previously belonged to the firm of Stahn and Heinrich.
A local feature highlights Patterson's trunk sale inviting shoppers to explore hidden items and bargain finds. Organizers promote early birds and door specials while noting a wide array of vintage goods and everyday curios.
A historical report describes a battlefield site from an ancient era, detailing its discovery and significance. The piece notes artifacts, weapon traces, and settlement clues that illuminate early human conflict and daily life in a prehistoric landscape.
Seventy miles from San Diego, San Clemente is described as discovered by Cabrillo 350 years ago. The island shows remains of an ancient people with tools and weapons, buried skeletons, and battle evidence. Modern collectors took relics. scientists note skull wounds and ancient medical hints.
Gussie and Louise Lamm run a fifty mile California sheep ranch relying on self effort and grit. They recall snowbound rescue of about 700 sheep and how they supported family work during a harsh Christmas vacation.
Patterson unveils a top value Mackintosh priced at $16, drawing shopper interest across the city. The feature highlights quality and affordability in a single sale.
Nathan Brown transfers parcels in sec. 28 Lafayette to Nickelsen for 404 dollars. Louisa Weichselderfer sells in Aboite to Edw. and Josephine Barra for 2500. Multiple deeds: Paulen to Paulen for 2700 in Cedar Creek. Reynolds to Sarah Reynolds for 300 in Jefferson. Cartwrights to Mary Whitney for lot 21 in Arcola. Spindler to Spencer in Milan for 5000. Branstratter to Elle for 1 dollar in Maumee. Leonard et al to Robinsons for 275 in Monroe. Erzewson to Robinsons for 200 in Monroe. Shoup to Horn for 500 in Springfield. Land and Security Co to Stahl for 85 in Springfield. Bush to Hays for 330 in Lafayette. Hobbs to Smith for 2600 in Milan. Nellethorst to Thimler for 2800 in Milan. Also neckwear at Patterson's.
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