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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1900

Page

6

OFFICERS CHOSEN AT GRAND LODGE MEETING IN SHELBYVILLE

The Tadinin grand lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen selected Shelbyville as the meeting place for years and elected officers for the past grand master to oversee work. The Degree of Honor women’s order chose grand officers led by Grand Chief of Honor Bert Waynes and other officers. The report notes financial arrangements and ceremonies set for upcoming events.

Merre Hagley Grand Lodge The Aovient Order of United Workmen Shelbyville Hineter B. Heck Fort Wayne Neal Fenatetn Grau Foreman Albany W. W. Robb Faveny Faveny, Seu Hecordey Laker Dyanaville Grawe James Cox Terre Fraine Frans Guille M. A. Young Indianapolits Barron Fostart Keseler Miviliner Bir Gomparer Bert Waynes Auhorits Grad Alitet Marie Crosadell Evansyle Aber McGrew Avmnemiti Yal Bere Yen Tomo WiNinwe ML Veron Muthe Pal Printeton Lottie Brown Bliss Louise Deol Torii Tiler Arseion Herd Ronniierabie Daitehel

Unclear fragmentary text about a death in water tank

A garbled report mentions a death in a water tank and references a person named Jumpiig and a minister. Details are unreadable, with multiple typographical errors obscuring names and places.

Foun

Indiana Miners Riot at Washuton Front Saloon

A mob of about forty to fifty miners attacked a saloon staff in Washuton. They fired and clubs were used as a deputy and police dispersed the crowd. One miner, Dirk Gray, was injured and several men were arrested amid the disorder.

Washuton API Salon Ernak Tonwings Fe Cabel Company

Damages Sought in Suit Over Father's Death Injury

Thom M. Brown sues four Caldwell City constables alleging they caused the death of his son Felipe by serving intoxicants over ten years starting when Felipe was nine. Brown seeks $5,000 damages for alleged physical and mental wreck and loss of his son's life.

Priaedoh Tad Apel Thom M. Brown Caldawil City Felipe Breanse the Hoy

Unclear public record fragment on illicit sale of liquor

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a man alleged to be sold liquor illegally. No clear names dates places or definitive outcome are present to summarize as a complete news item. Further readable content needed for a proper card.

Court Testimony Shapes April Indictment in Delon Case

In Delon Indiana on April 11 a court hearing featured Senator Arian of this city as the target of a confrontation with H L Furter of Porter, Hriley of Adams and Tipton men. A claim alleges a damaging statement about Artima made by defendants, leading to Porter's conduct and a towel blow incident. Porter is ordered to appear for contempt.

Delon Ind Tast Wight Duving Pernailfort SK. Arian H. L. Furter Porter Hriley Ef Adams Contendars Tipton Ini Ming Aytynin Artur Bidy Wallon Hasan

Aged Pioneer Dies in Ohio River Valley History

Mary Spittlen Blgertoose, aged ninety three, noted as a pioneer woman born near the Ohio River, died in South Bend. The report recalls her lineage, the hardships of frontier life, and local recollections across Montgomery County and Indiana, with an account of community efforts and regional ties.

South Bend Tad Mary Spittlen Blgertoose

Fragmentary OCR recounts a hotel theft with attempted explosions

A garbled account describes a hotel incident involving an attempted explosion and theft. The text mentions assailants, a stone interior, safety measures, bodies or injuries, and a getaway with money and instrumental tools. Specific names and places are unreadable due to OCR errors.

Geological Wonders From Cave Findings Reported

A fragment describes cave exploration noting petrified snake remains and a tanning stone. It mentions gypsum deposits and impressive stalactite and stalagmite formations, highlighting the cave’s remarkable mineral and fossil features.

Mother Dies of Grief Over Daughter's Marriage

In Mercer county Ohio Miss Kessler dies at her Chattenooga home from sorrow over her daughter Luin's marriage last week in this city to Warren Delva a man employed at a cheap lodging house where the couple now resides Her bereavement is described as the cause of her death though the exact details are obscured by garbled text

Decnius Ind Mustopher Kessler Chattenooga Mercer County Ohio Avarry Pitet Luin Warren Delva Delro Kessler Wayne

Kirk News Sets Plan to End Beer Ads if Readers Demand

The editor says saloons operate legally and pay rates, but if the majority of subscribers want ads dropped, the paper will discontinue beer advertisements. The stance hinges on reader support and market demand.

Kirk News

SYOLEN CUTLERY RECOVERED IN CONVERSE INCIDENT

In Converse Indiana on April 18 a set of silver cutlery stolen from Bond Powell's hardware store was recovered by Marshall Keller from an old bin. Alec Keyes, father of one of the boys, is noted as a wealthy local figure. Kayes is now in California.

Converse Indi Bond & Powell Marshall Keller Alec Keyes Mite Bly Kayes California

Man dies after failed appendicitis operation

Sorth Manchester Ty April 1 Jacob Frederick an elderly farmer who underwent an operation for appendicitis and was thought improving relapsed and died.

Manchester Jacob Frederick

Terribly Injured, 1h f Alesanduis Tad Apr 13

Fire destroyed the home of Edward Simpson, a laborer, yesterday. Mrs. Simpson died from burns while rescuing her children. Ula Rose aided the evacuation, escaping through a window but later fell unconscious and was saved.

Edward Simpson

Skeleton Unearthed in Old Indiana Barn

Bedford Indiana April 13 While replacing sills in an old barn near the city workman unearthed the skeleton of a human being. Bones showed dried flesh in even places on them. A peddler once rented the place for boarding purposes but disappeared, and the finding is now believed to be from that era and possibly buried under the barn.

Bedford Ind Joseph Williams A. Yeddler

Enforcing Law and Mob Suppression in Toganspore

A long troubled period in Burlor ton ends as authorities move to suppress mob violence tied to past decade of unrest. The report notes executions and civilian fear while outlining enforcement efforts by local police and courts to restore order and safety for residents.

Tortunes From Ott Wurth and Laity Saye We

Fragmentary OCR notes reference oil deals and figures including 810,000 and a company named Hur Mowabieh Oil. Mentions appear to be a garbled summary of agreements, inferred partners, and monetary amounts with unclear context and many misread terms.

Wurth Annie Jaume Periuna

Two Die After Belly Wound At Saloon Fight

In Tadinnapolis on April 18 a saloon keeper Weiss died from a belly wound after a stranger entered the bar and asked for whiskey. Weiss recounted a blow to the head before dying as train passengers nearby heard the commotion. witnesses were unavailable.

Tadinnapolis Tad Therdors Weiss Courl Lola Ealuen Weiek Tory

Desperate act ends in self harm in county counts

Desperate act reported in April in a local county with a woman pouring kerosene on herself and setting fire to her clothing. The incident ends in death by self-inflicted injuries, with family and witnesses noting the tragedy.

Laporte Pylery

Fatally Kicked Patient Hurt in County Incident

A long established physician of the county was fatally kicked by an assailant named Aligese on Wednesday night. Authorities report the injury occurred near Avil 18 and Dr Olii ver Wi Hawk was injured in the assault.

Mikhael Oliiver Wi Hawk Aligese Sud

Unclear OCR fragment hints at local official figures and events

Fragmentary text mentions county, names Koln Toh Apel, elections or appointments, and a Savol vigil event. The legible parts reference a state or county proceeding, an individual named Mushy, and a general sense of public notices without coherent details.

Koln Toh Beenty Trasygauley

Youth Killed by Own Weapon in Reaver Township

A sixteen year old youth named Petey Duda was killed in Reaver township by his own weapon. The incident occurred in the morning with preliminary reports noting a violent head injury. Authorities say the case involves domestic events and an accidental discharge.

Winnmoe Judy Glin Petey Duda Way Reaver Township Mtoenoon Uwe Tung

Epworth League Divided and Indiana Branch Elects Officers

Fragmented report shows Epworth League divisions amid reorganizing talks. Indiana group names officers including president A. A. Small of Anderson and treasurer G. We Rngndes of Goshen, with cabinet plans and local affiliations noted.

Anderson Tid Elrharl Wade Mary Dennis Richmand Sbind Vine Kev J. B. Demny Peankfarns Toyielts View Yeowident TM. Parmer Wayne Iversluvy Charlottesville G. We

Young Boy Found in Box Car Near Ranch

A distressed scene emerges as a young boy about ten or twelve years old is found in a box car near a ranch after wandering from home. He is taken to a ranch employee for care and later identifies his name as Lert Thuthag, claiming to be from a distant area. Authorities are notified as the boy recalls little about his parents.

Ryton Tod Frauen Aliraubel Sain Borea Fama Auflinbonthy

Unknown historic cave discovery near Shelby town

Fragmentary report describes a cave near Shelby with mentions of people and places including Bir Grammyo and Dealirk. The text references cliffs, a discovery by Sande and Tad Apwil WA avinhas fiat Mun, and an editor involvement. No clear dates or outcomes are provided.

Tad Shelby Row Sip Rhin Piace Enganin Marvell Sande Taian ApelooDis Wetha Bir Grammyo Dealirk Panne Eldele Coniciius Auuloret Thine

Snassholper Incident Report From Turdat April

Report describes an operation on throat and a grasshopper body found in a person’s mouth after drinking from a spring. The narrative mentions a man named Forrest undergoing surgery and a theory about swallowing the insect during a sip.

T. Forrest Tlia

Off for Pay Klue n Dike Doubtful Labor Absence

Fragmentary OCR shows names Joby Nichols W L Emerick and Barben Alman voting. Mentions Dawson Lily and propane tions to fa te Dawson Lily. Unable to confirm complete event or location due to damaged text.

Witty-Foun Feats Wedded

Kokomo Indiana April 14 Mr and Mrs Avon Willard celebrate their forty four year wedding anniversary Willard born in Marylou in 1878 and lived on a farm in Dien years ago He and his wife marked the milestone in the local community with warm well wishes

Kokomo Avon Willard Willard Vine Marylou Mie Agen

Unclear OCR fragment on Bradford upholsterer marriage

Fragmentary text shows an upholsterer aged about thirty three, married to Martha Dtn tikdn Herving at Bradford Pa. The writing is garbled with missing words and broken names.

Elgisty Martha Bradford Wallinger

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief

A testimonial appears from a grateful reader praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for various ailments affecting women. The letter claims improved health, reduced pains, and strengthened vitality, noting use by a wife and mother and urging others to try the remedy.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Family obituary notes long life and descendants

Living Dhildeen clan includes Mrs Fe I A Rutledge of this city, twenty grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mr and Mrs Willard have lived in Hokus gincs since 1881.

Dhildeen Fe I A. Rutledge Willard Have Mivedl

Dying from Gas Inhalation Prompts Care On Remedies

A widow reports her daughter Charles Wilcox died after inhaling artificial gas from a cook stove two weeks earlier. The case is noted for medical experience. An advertisement promotes HyHys Greain Balm as a nasal cleanser and healer for nasal catarrh, claiming fast relief with 50 cent price and mail order from Ly Brothers, 56 Warren Street, New York.

Sildhart Charles Wilcox Cook Hly Ly Brothers Warren Stivet New York

Inmates and Work Ability After Detrains in Germany

Historical notice reports statistics on consumptives in Germany showing 66 1 3 percent of inmates work in the first year after discharge, 60 percent after nine years, 45 percent after three years, and 35 percent after four years. It notes average stay lengthening and discusses public sanatoriums versus private companies for confinement.

Statistes Sanatoyi Ding i Germany Chase Die Thatlans Veiacié Capuming Cousal Vo BR Nelsun

Insurgents Active Near Alvagic Valanga

Insurgents believed linked to Magendo launch renewed attacks as 32nd Infantry fights to contain panics near Mae Cilia. Captain Golda reported fatalities and a retreat by Geldmann as the transport Thomas sails toward Feu amid blurred reports of vessels and supplies.

Manila Insiergenta Magendo Maecilia Dow Ikdanga Golda Mitty Weta Orion Wwe Ann Cars Geldmann Thomas Feu Theodor Geaayyoil Sigk Sellings Tors Vow Stykie Dist

Millions Given Away By Dr Ring Cure Claim

The article touts Dr Ring's new discovery for coughs and colds, claiming millions have donated trials and thousands cured, with references to locations and banners of praise for the remedy.

Ring Tralee

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