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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1902

Page

7

Moro engagements in Mindanao spark withdrawal orders

In Mindanao two clashes occurred between American troops and Moros. Lieutenant Colonel Baldwin’s force repelled a Moro attack after Moore’s party was fired upon at long range. Moros fled as villages displayed red flags signaling fierce resistance. General Davis reports Washington’s withdrawal orders, though he warns it could damage American prestige.

Manila Mindanao Moore Frank D. Baldwin Sultan Pualo Datto Ganasi Davis Zamboanga Washington Col Baldwin

Court martial ordered for General Smith dissolved

Manila April 22 by Washington orders the court martial to try General Jacob H. Smith on conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline has been dissolved. The court members will be named in Washington.

Manila Washington Jacob H. Smith United States Samar General Smith

Resolutions of Respect for Simeon Vaughn

The Marion township Republican club in Allen County Indiana mourns the loss of comrade Simeon Vaughn. The resolutions praise his energy and perseverance, note a vacancy in the presidency, extend sympathy to his family, and authorize distribution to local papers and the bereaved family. Signed by Ernest Kaiser and committee members.

Simeon Vaughn Republican Party Marion Township Allen County Ind

Weather and social notes from a small town

Weather remains cool and rainfall has hurt crops group sickness local church project advances the M E church near completion. Family visits note births deaths including Eva Draper’s death and a new daughter born to C E Ruhl in April. Attendance at Portland funeral referenced and Fort Wayne visitor Wm Finney noted.

Village Visitor and Delegates Mentioned in Local Notes

A visitor spent last Friday in the village. H. J. Smith and Chas. Everett of Fort Wayne were in the neighborhood on Sunday. Dr. LaFollette, the township delegate, plans to attend the convention in Indianapolis this week.

H. J. Smith Chas. Everett Fort Wayne Dr. LaFollette Indianapolis

Middletown Notes Include Births Marriages and Closings

Local items report a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Elsworth Ruhl on April 15. Mrs Elizabeth Somers from Fort Wayne visiting son Simon Somers. mumps keep Shookman brothers from school. Sophia Kaiser employed by Dc E Ruhl. several residents active in enumeration and schooling. Eva Draper dies of consumption. Lewis Grotrian and Mary Parker wed in Fort Wayne and will live on the Heaton farm. Simeon Vaughn dies of lung fever at 52. primary and high schools close with awards to Callie Ruhl Charlie Rauner and Homer Rual. Miss Ringwall distributes souvenirs. community serenade incident at Grotrian residence.

Elsworth Ruhl Elizabeth Somers Fort Wayne Simon Somers Shookman Brothers Sophia Kaiser Dc. E. Ruhl John Dennis Wyss Witte Callie Ruhl Charlie Rauner Homer Rual Miss Ringwall

Pacific Express and United States to Split Fort Wayne Offices

Pacific will divide its Fort Wayne operation from United States, ending their joint office after May 15. C. B. Beaver remains United States agent. Mr. Kramer of Attica becomes Pacific agent in Fort Wayne. A lease was signed for a Foster block room on Court Street to set up the Pacific office.

United States Pacific Express Fort Wayne C. B. Beaver United States Company Kramer Attica Pacific Company Wabash Foster Block Court Street Pacific

Cedarville notes show farming progress and community activity

Cedarville area reports improving country around Cedarville with good roads and dust. Farmers finished sowing oats, potatoes planted, corn upcoming. Residents Eugene Cook and wife visited Fort Wayne. Henry Halter's children recovered from chickenpox. wheat looks strong. Jess Wise on Graybill section. Fred Kryder works for Rob Stapleton this spring. Local fishermen prosper along Cedar Creek. Mrs. Reuben Cook returned from Osian and Sheldon. William Stevie plans a new barn. Mrs. Stevie and son visited Fort Mrs. Richta. Sunday school well attended. Gottleib Crinn building poultry and ice house. town crowded last Sunday night with churchgoers and drives. William Steeman near completion on his barn. Subscribe for The Sentinel.

Cedarville Eugene Cook Fort Wayne Henry Halter Jess Wise Graybill Station Fred Kryder Rob Stapleton Cedar Creek Reuben Cook Ossian Sheldon William Stevie Stevie Richta Mr. Cook Gottleib Crinn William Steeman

Queen's health improves as regency talk fades

The Hague April 22 bulletin reports slight improvement in the queen's condition. Consciousness preserved, general condition satisfactory, easing fears that a regency would be needed as state affairs resume normal course. Professors Rosenstein and physicians conducted further consultation.

The Hague Rosenstein Leyden University

Fort Wayne Presbytery Opens With Combrink as Moderator

The Fort Wayne Presbytery opened its spring session at Third Presbyterian Church with Rev. C. E. Combrink of Pierceton elected moderator. Morning business included minutes, letters, committee appointments, and overture decisions. Delegates from multiple churches attended as Rev. Pearce preached and was followed by plans for the day and talks on evangelistic work.

Fort Wayne Third Presbyterian Church C. E. Combrink A. H. Brand Presbytery Maumee D. W. Moffat John Mitchell J. T. Orton J. ©. Breckinridge I. N. Lucas S. L. Shirley J. Budman Fleming J. A. P. McGaw A. C. Ormond A. K. Hackett General Assembly J. B. Ely Ely Moffat Thomas G. Pearce Ligonier T. H. Clugston Columbia City The Pearce Christ Ossian M. L. Donahy Huntington J. G. Pearce C. S. Miller Bluffton L. M. Coffman Warsaw E. P. Gilchrist Lagrange Limp

Rathbone Granted Bail After Cuba Postal Fraud Case

Estes G. Rathbone former director of posts in Cuba was released on bail after a corrected official copy of a power of attorney for Fidelity bonds was presented to the supreme court. The bond was for 100000 in connection with his appeal. Rathbone's attorney Mr. Des Vernine departed for Washington.

Havana Posts Estes G. Rathbone Senor Martinez Fidelity Company Posts of Cuba Supreme Court Rathbone Liberty Des Vernine Washington

Death of Albert Dawson Reverberates Through Allen County

Word arrives of Albert Dawson’s death in Los Angeles California. He was a member of a prominent Allen county family and elder brother of the late Judge C. M. Dawson. He had lived in the west for many years.

Albert Dawson Los Angeles Cal Dawson Allen County C. M. Dawson West

Barbican Fire Estimated Loss Reaches Two Million

London reports the Barbican district blaze last night caused damage roughly valued at £2,000,000. Dairyman Peter Wickliffe, previously ill with bowel inflammation, is believed to be recovering and out of danger.

London Barbican Peter Wickliffe

Mr and Mrs John Wessel Headed for Pacific Coast Trip

Mr John Wessel and Mrs Wessel departed for a trip to the Pacific coast, leaving home for travel.

John Wessel Pacific Coast

New County Court Judge Harper In Police Court

B F Harper wears ermine and sits in police court with Hon Mike Koehler. Harper, newly authorized judge, handles cases from intoxication to burglary with firm, brief rulings. Other items: train-climbers Julian Rondot and Edwin Geil, Levi Bender pleading guilty, Bail set at 500, and various local incidents around East Lewis Street, Hoagland Avenue, and Indiana Avenue.

the Sentinel Dreibelbiss J. B. Harper Commonwealth Benjamin Franklin Harper Harper Michael Koehler Mike Michigan State Line Levi Bender Cooney Bayer Lev Young Kavaugh James Mulhaven W. P. Breen Coleman St. Mary’s Avenue Trabra Goeglein Frei Horstmeyer Koehler East End Murphy Bailey East Lewis Street Oscasion Mer Shepoarc Oliver H. Perry Alliance

Justices Court Continues Case of Sallie v Eme

The state ex rel Justine Sallie versus Julius Eme is paused in Tan cey's court until next Friday with Eme still in jail custody. Justice Franen won a $50 Persian rug at St. Mary's church fair and donated it to Father Oechtering for use or disposal.

Justine Sallie Julius Eme Tancey Eme Franen St. Mary's Church Father Oechtering

Smaller Commercial Improvement company planned

A special committee met at the Commercial club rooms and reported progress on subscriptions. About $15,000 has been pledged with a few large commitments. the plan now favors a capital of around $20,000 instead of $59,009 and a smaller land purchase. A sixty acre tract is to be negotiated with owners, and a 150 acre tract west of the city is offered for $15,000.

Commercial Improvement Company Commercial Club Rockhill and Swinney

Nulls Celebrate Tenth Wedding Anniversary in Lillie Street

Monday evening Mr and Mrs Albert J Null of Lillie street observed their tenth anniversary with about thirty five guests. Refreshments were served from 9 to 10 o clock and the couple received many handsome presents.

Albert J. Null Lillie Street

Local News Briefs From Hope City Area

Mr Popp, formerly bookkeeper for Kosh linger and Baur, has joined the National Telephone company in the city office. C Smith of Leo road six miles out lies seriously ill with pneumonia under D Sledd care. A child of Wilson Clark from Wells county will go to Hope hospital for surgery under Dr Ruhl. Civil service exams for Spanish translator and meat inspector held at the government building with one applicant each.

Popp Koshlinger & Baur National Telephone Company C. Smith Leo Road Hos D. Sledd Wilson Clark Wells County Hope Hospital Ruhl

Birth, injury and church meeting noted in city roundup

A son was born to Mr and Mrs S Henry of 1415 Cass street. Mrs Rivers of 185 Monroe street fell from a chair yesterday and broke her right forearm. The Emmaus Lutheran church Sewing society plans a Thursday meeting at Mrs Dick Meyer s home 86 Swinney avenue. A horse owned by Mat Monroe liverman at the corner of Superior and

S. Henry Cass Street Rivers Monroe Street Sewing Society Emmaus Lutheran Church Dickmeyer Swinney Avenue Mat Monroe Liverman Superior

Men Who Wore the Gray Celebrate Dallas Reunion

The twelfth annual United Confederate Veterans reunion opened in Dallas with 75 000 visitors in the city and rail traffic predicting 125 600 by night. General John B. Gordon received a standing ovation as he spoke after welcome addresses from Texas officials and veterans leaders. The program featured songs, speeches, and the turning of the keys to the city by General Gordon.

Dallas Texas United Confederate Veterans Fair Grounds Camp Albert Sidney Johnston Camp Johnston K. M. van Zandt Texas Reunion Association J. William Jones Joeseph D. Sayers State of Texas Ben E. Cabell G. B. Gerald Waco Confederate Veterans of Texas W. M. McCamy Societies of Veterans W. L. Crawford John B. Gordon Southland America Dixie John Allan Mississippi Gordon Bagdad

Bulgarians Cross Frontier into Vilayet of Kosovo

A force of about thirty Bulgarians crossed the frontier and penetrated into the Vilayet of Kosovo Roumelia after clashing with Turkish troops. Details of the engagement are not yet available.

Constantinople Kossovo Roumelia

Three Cars Smashed in Michigan Freight Wreck

A Grand Rapids Indiana freight train derailed near Mill Creek Michigan at about six yesterday morning. Two box cars and a gondola loaded with pig iron left the track and dragged others. Spectators stole fish and empty beer kegs. No injuries reported.

Grand Rapids Indiana Mill Creek Mich

Excursion Train Sets Sail For Cleveland From Local City

A special six coach train led by engine 151 departed last night as the second section of Nickel Plate passenger No 6 bound for Mortimer and then Cleveland. The crew included Conductor John Holly Engineer George Mullen Fireman Charles Morton Brakemen J A Death and Co B&B Lynas and Baggagemaster Harry Hill.

Mortimer Toledo and Ohio Central Road Cleveland Ohio John Holly George Mullen Charles Morton J. A. Deah B&b

Home Butter Making Pleasures and Practicalities

A Nebraska farmer notes the joy and value of making butter at home over sending milk to a creamery. She argues home churned butter is purer, fresher, and satisfying to produce, with care for cows and stables reflected in the final product.

E. L. Vincent Nebraska Farnter

Keeping Cows Clean in Stalled Dairies

Farm Journal describes a cow cleaning platform with a five to six inch drop and a front crib edge that keeps the cow’s hind feet on the platform. The setup prevents forward ranging and limits backing, allowing manure to fall below the platform and keeping the cow clean in her stall.

Dustless Street Oil Trial At Missouri College

Dr. H J Waters of the Missouri Agricultural College leads experiments in Columbia with street oil that seals dust and helps roads shed rain. The method, used on several Boone county roads, injects oil two inches deep then is rolled, leaving minimal dust though an odor may persist until rain arrives.

H. J. Waters Missouri Agricultural College Columbia Boone County

Grasses for Dry Weather From Agricultural Notes

Recent dry summers reveal blue grass fails to grow, while orchard grass resists drought best among ordinary grasses and red clover outperforms others for hay or grazing. Prof. G. E. Morrow advocates rotating blue grass pastures with corn and clover to boost yields despite more labor.

G. E. Morrow

Worst Enemies of Butter Warned By Farmers' Review

The Farmers' Review argues that oleomargarine and preservatives menace butter, thriving on greed and misrepresentation. It calls for public knowledge to defeat these enemies as Prince George Godfrey recovers from a serious illness and nears full convalescence.

Prince George Godfrey

Also Mentioned on This Page

MOROS Ernest Kaiser P. H. Snider, Jesse Ake H. Sherer, Simon Somers POE Will Hartman Zanesville la Follette John Brown H. B Eva Draper Decatur LaFollette Portland M. E C. E. Ruhl Wm. Finney Middletown Sentinel Helmina Presbyterian Church Piercton California B. F. Harper Ermine Mike Koehler the Police Harrison Streets Calhoun Street Bursley Will Paul George Albanus Hoagland Avenue J. E. Donlin Iron Mountain, Mich T. M. Wilson Indiana Avenue Veterans AT General Gordon Gil Dusty Highwarya
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