Fasting girl of Converse near death from stomach acids
Wabash Ind April 22 A remarkable fasting case from Converse sixteen miles southwest of the city involves Pearl Curry eighteen who has avoided nourishment for four months claiming food makes her deathly ill The stomach lining was damaged by vinegar and salt and she now bears only lemon and sugar with water she does not expect recovery and asks flowers on Decoration Day.
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Wabash
Ind
Converse
Pearl Curry
William Curry
Miss Curry
Bloomington Society Shocked by Grand Jury Euchre Inquiry
Bloomington residents were stunned as a grand jury probes the so called crime of playing progressive euchre for prizes. Six leading society figures testified they took part in card games awarding a vase plate book or bouquet. The probe, tied to a local Good Citizens league dispute, has not yielded public results and no indictments are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Good Citizens’ League
League
Friends of Men
Eckhart Declines Prohibition Governor Nomination
Auburn Indiana April 23 Charles Eckhart refuses the prohibition party nomination for governor and will not allow his name to be presented at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
Charles Eckhart
Pastor resigns to join State Anti-Saloon League in Auburn
Rev. Henry Arlen, pastor of the Presbyterian church in Auburn Indiana, has resigned his pastorate and preached his last sermon yesterday. He has accepted a position with the State Anti-Saloon League and will assume his new duties this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
Henry Arlen
Presbyterian Church
State Anti-Saloon League
Leesburg residents file remonstrance against Nelson liquor license
In Warsaw Indiana on April 23 the people of Leesburg filed a remonstrance with Kosciusko County commissioners opposing granting a liquor license to saloonkeeper Nelson. Reverend J D Belt led the effort collecting the required signatures.
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Warsaw
Ind
Leesburg
Kosciusko County
Nelson
J. D. Belt
Minister Owed $20 for Liquor Sparks Leesburg Controversy
The minister is said to owe $20 for liquor, with Rev Belt claiming he procured whisky at various times in Nelson but the saloonkeeper refused payment since the liquor was used by the minister’s wife, an invalid. The disclosures alarm Leesburg residents and a church inquiry may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Belt
Nelson
Leesburg
Auburn Jail Delivery Averted by Sheriff
Sheriff John Hathaway thwarted a jail escape in Auburn Indiana on April 23. Two hobos, jailed for burning box cars at Butler, were found singing loudly and sawing off a jail window bar with a makeshift saw from an old case knife and a file. One bar was nearly cut through.
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Auburn
Ind
John Hathaway
Butler
Manchester College Expels Seven Students
Seven students were expelled by trustees of Manchester College in North Manchester Indiana after supporting a petition for radical management changes. Sympathy runs strong among supporters and further developments are anticipated.
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North Manchester
Ind
Manchester College
TWO OFFICERS SUSPENDED IN MUNCIE GAMBLING RAID
Muncie Indiana patrolmen Fred Puckett and Brint Alstadt were suspended by city commissioners after a Saturday night gambling house raid at the police station. Puckett allegedly struck Alstadt in the mouth and later chased Officer Stokes, who drew his revolver. the incident sparked a police-wide uproar and could trigger a broader shakeup of the force.
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Muncie
Ind
Fred Puckett
Brint Alstadt
Puckett
Alstadt
Stokes
Man Found Dead in Detroit Traveler at Inn
C H Chalfant registered as Sam Johnson at the Enterprise hotel in Lafayette Ind. He was found dead in bed at 7 30 P M with a bolted door a glass needed and a carbolic acid bottle on the stand. Examinations reveal two sums and a pawn check in his pocket. He was a commercial traveler for W H Edgar Son of Detroit.
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Lafayette
Ind
C. H. Chalfant
Third Avenue
Detroit
Mich
Sam Johnson
Enterprise
Chicago
W. H. Edgar & Son
Aged Woman in Kokomo Dies After Suicidal Act
Mrs. Mary Herbert, 63, of Kokomo Indiana, swallowed carbolic acid in a personal crisis yesterday and died from the effects. The deceased was an longtime resident of the city and the motive remains unknown.
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Kokomo
Ind
Mary Herbert
Two personal crisis reports by shooting in Muncie
In Muncie Indiana on April 23 George Phillips 38 a commission merchant for Ault and Son shot himself dead after threatening to kill his wife when intoxicated for the first time in six years He returned home at nine but would not enter until his wife put the children to bed The baby rested on her lap as she feared her life and his threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
George Phillips
Ault & Son
Double tragedy ends in self inflicted deaths near Muncie
Phillips entered his house and shot himself after removing his revolver in a likely domestic dispute. Daniel Manifold a 22 year old resident east of Muncie killed himself after beating his wife and placing his three year old son in bed before firing a shot through his heart. jealousy cited as the motive.
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Phillips
Daniel Manifold
Muncie
Manifold
Silk thieves strike Valparaiso department store
A gang of silk thieves visiting Valparaiso, Indiana stole 1,000 yards of plain silks from J. Lowenstein's department store valued at 700 dollars. They entered through a skylight and descended forty feet. Bloodhounds tracked them for miles but no arrests.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Gang of
Indiana
J. Lowenstein
Real Estate Transfers Compiled by Heller & Co
A list of land and lot transfers across townships including Jackson, Lafayette Cedar Creek and St. Joseph. Names include David Grush John Carroll Henry Goldsmith Bertha Pettit Imogene Lewis Margaret Kloppenstein Peter Barnhart Gernhardt Minnick Nagel Lapp Schoppman Keefer Klopfenstein Linton and others with various parcels and prices ranging from 50 to 7550 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carroll
Chas
Keplinger
Zanesville
Lafayette
Henry Goldsmith
Christ. Goldsmith
Cedar Creek
Bertha L. Pettit
Imogen Lewis
Pettit
Imogene Lewis
Lloyd
Bertha Pettit
Margaret L. Kloppenstein
Mary E. Hellopeter
Hamilton
Peter Barnhart
Minna Nagel
Shirley City
William and
Mary Gernhardt
Oliver
Nettie Minnick
Oliver and
Conrad Nagel
Wilhelmina Schoppman
Ernest L. Schoppman
St. Joseph Township
Chas. A
Ira L. Keefer
Wm. H. Miller
Springfield Township
Anna Klopfenstein
Jos. Grabill
Levi M. Klopfenstein
Cedar Creek Township
David L
Sarah M. Linton
Hubert Barrand
John B. Grosjean
Lake Township
Wall Paper Sale At L. O. Hull’s Calhoun Street
An advertisement announces cheap wallpaper at L. O. Hull's located at 90 Calhoun Street. The notice highlights low prices and invites customers to shop for wallpaper bargains.
Local Store Change As Smaltz Sells West Main Shop
F M Smaltz who ran a general store on West Main street sells the business to G W Maxwell of this city who took possession Friday Maxwell is a traveling salesman for Ligonier Carriage and senior partner of Maxwell Lancaster Co proprietors of a Columbia City store Smaltz will focus on his mitten factory
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F. M. Smaltz
West Main Street
G. W. Maxwell
Maxwell
Ligonier Carriage Company
Maxwell, Lancaster & Co
Columbia City
Smaltz
Famine in Calcutta Districts Describes Indescribable Misery
Reports from famine districts say misery is indescribable and relief inadequate. Cattle deaths force adaptation of plows to human power, a feat never needed before. Natives grow hostile toward Europeans as violence erupts with a Friday attack on soldiers at Shahpur. troops rescued their units.
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Calcutta
Shahpur
Withington party to finalize Fort Wayne factory site
BP H Withington and F J Kret singer of the Withington company arrive Fort Wayne May 8 to complete arrangements for locating a large factory. Delay due to General Withington’s south trip. Commercial club and citizens’ committee have secured about $9,000 for land purchase in the city’s eastern part.
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H. Withington
F. J. Kretsinger
Withington Company
Fort Wayne
General Withington
Commercial Club
Citizens’ Committee
Getting Rich in Africa
Laporte Ind April 21 Meyer Goldstone of this city runs a tin plant at Durham Natal. He went to South Africa last fall before the Boer war began and letters say he is rapidly amassing a fortune as the war boosts his business. He says there is no doubt of ultimate British success.
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Laporte
Ind
Meyer Goldstone
Durham
Natal
South Africa
Sim
Bailey Will Filed for Probate With Wife Executrix
The last will and testament of William B Bailey is filed for probate. All property is willed to wife Marcissus Bailey who is named executrix. Jacob Kline sues Colter and Smith et al to quiet title and seeks restraining order injunction and damages. In superior court an affidavit for change of venue in Foote versus Monroe has been filed. Judge Vesey ordered Richard Markey to appear on April 24 to answer proceedings supplemental to execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Bailey
Marcissus Bailey
Jacob Kline
Colter & Smith Et al
Do. W. Kuhne
Foote
Vesey
Richard Markey
Wall Paper to Please You at L. C. Hull’s
Ad plugs cheap wallpaper at L. C. Hull’s on 90 Calhoun Street. Subscriptions urged for The Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Hull's
Calhoun St
L. C. Hull’s
L. O. Hull’s
Keplinger cases conclude as judge takes case under advisement
Commissioners award rail yard limestone contract to Baltes Land Stone and Oil at 1.15 per yard with one bid. Hauling of broken stone to streets and highways goes to Fred Lutz at 0.29 per cubic yard. Lutz also secures culvert pipe hauling at 0.89 per ton under six miles, 1.78 for six to twelve miles, and 82.28 for over twelve miles. Brown Trucking bids 1.25 under six miles, 2.00 six to twelve miles, and 2.75 over twelve miles.
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Keplinger
Ninde
Baltes Land, Stone and Oil Company
Fred Lutz
Lutz
Brown Trucking Company
Factory Fire Wrecks 309 Carloads of Jars in Fairmont
A midnight warehouse blaze at Wilson & McCulloch fruit jar factory in Fairmount Indiana destroyed 309 carloads of finished jars. Estimated loss about 150000 dollars with 70000 dollars insured. Fire not under control until morning. origin unknown.
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Fairmount
Ind
Wilson & McCulloch
McKinley Returns to Washington After New York Trip
President and Mrs. McKinley arrive in Washington at 7 25 am from New York and begin reviewing bills. General Corbin joins in New York for a long conference as Adjutant General Hawk and George Barber accompany the party. They plan to travel to Canton Ohio tonight and return to Washington later in the week.
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Washington
McKinley
New York
Jersey City
Corbin
William S. Hawk
George Barber
P. M. Rixey
Hawk
Mr. Barber
Patterson's Fashionable Prices Highlight All Features
The advertisement touts stylish offerings with attractive prices across all items. It emphasizes value and quality at Patterson's, inviting shoppers to browse the assortment.
Hoagland Ladies Aid Hosts Spring Supper for Rev Jones
The Hoagland Ladies Aid Society gathered April 12 at Mrs Emily McIntosh Hoagland to honor Rev Jones and wife on their third year at Hoagland charge. After meetings, members enjoyed a dining room supper feast reflecting the season’s bounty.
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Hoagland
Patterson Sells Best Two Dollar Pants in City
Local retailer Patterson advertises the best two dollar pant in town offering affordable men and boys wear. The short bold notice highlights value and selection aimed at budget shoppers.
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Patterson
Mrs Derome Ill at Home on Fairfield Avenue
A brief society item reports Mrs Mary Derome is lying very ill at her home, 35 Fairfield avenue, with neighbors and relatives asked to send best wishes and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Derome
Fairfield Avenue
Mrs Josepha Gruber Dead After Long Illness
Mrs Josepha Gruber died Monday at her son Edward Gruber s home 157 College Street after a period of ill health Born in Germany she was 78 and had lived in Fort Wayne about fifty years Surviving are five children and thirteen grandchildren She was a devout member of St Paul s Catholic church and Rosary sodality Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8 30 from the residence and 9 at St Paul s Catholic church
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Josepha Gruber
Edward Gruber
College Street
Veronia Miller
Frank Hilbert
Edgerton
Ohio
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Rosary Sodality
Death of John W. Tracey at St Josephs Hospital
John W. Tracey died at 8 pm Saturday at St Josephs hospital from consumption. He was 31 and had long been a patient there. The funeral was held Monday at West Jefferson street Church of Christ and he was buried in Prairie Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Tracey
St. Joseph's Hospital
Mr. Tracey
Jefferson Street Church of Christ
Prairie Grove
Infant daughter of Taylor family dies at six months
Helen Arsela Taylor died at six months and three days. She was the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Taylor of 166 Lafayette Street and funeral services are set for Thursday at 10 30 in the Cathedral.
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Helen Arsela Taylor
William J. Taylor
Lafayette Street
Inmate Louis Meyer Dies at 89 in County Infirmary
Louis Meyer, an inmate at the county infirmary since 1886, died Sunday at the advanced age of 89. He came from Leo and is believed to have resided at the facility for many years.
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Louis Meyer
Meyer
Leo
Deaths and funeral notices from Huntington area
Esther Dennis age three weeks died Sunday at the family residence 20 Euclid avenue. Robert Mayne aged 69 died at St Joseph Hospital after weeks of kidney illness. Mayne funeral to be held in Huntington after his remains are moved this evening.
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Esther Dennis
Euclid Avenue
Robert Mayne
Huntington
St. Joseph Hospital
Mayne
James McCarthy of Montgomery Dies at St Josephs
James McCarthy of Montgomery street died at 5:45 Monday evening at St Josephs hospital after bladder trouble. Born in Ireland he lived many years in Fort Wayne and was 76. Survivors: sons John of Chicago and Timothy of Nevada City. Wife preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday from the Cathedral with Rev P J O Reilley officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McCarthy
Montgomery Street
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Mr. McCarthy
Ireland
Fort Wayne
John McCarthy
Chicago
Timothy McCarthy
Nevada City
Nev
P. J. O'Reilley
Three Candidates Initiated Into Little River Grange
Three candidates, two men and one woman, were initiated into Little River Grange last Tuesday evening. The grange plans an open meeting Saturday night May 5. Farmers report oats sowing hampered by daily rains though wheat looks well. Sewing society met at Mrs Adolph Schilling's home last Wednesday. Mrs George Baker is recovering from illness. We sell only goods that are worth buying. Reuben S Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little River Grange
Grange
Adolph Schilling
George Baker
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Eckhart
Anti-Saloon League
John C. Heller & Co
David Grush
Jacob Lenninger
Jackson Township
Jno. Lapp, Guardian
Wm. Schoppman, Jr
Martin Lapp
India
Berlin
Africa
Court News
Laura Robinson
David Robinson
The
Sentinel
Fairmont
Stroyed
Patterson’s
Ladies Aid Society
Neral
Tracey
Taylor
M'Carthy
Reuben S. Patterson
Serges
Calhoun Street
Sam, Pete
Max
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