Death on the rail Frank Sheridan killed by train near Adams
Frank Sheridan, formerly employed by Centlivre Bros as a hostler, was found dead beside Pennsylvania Railroad tracks at Adams station after 3 AM. Investigators believe he may have been sleeping when struck by a westbound train. notes on his clothing and personal effects were used to identify him. Sheridan, about 60, had ties to Avilla and Garret through Mr Molt and Centlivre, and was believed to have a brother in Academie Notes indicate two other brothers, Andrew and James, with Andrew died years ago. Charles Centlivre identified the body later that afternoon and notified Sheridan’s brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank SherIdan
Pennsylvania Railroad
Adams Station
Centivre Bros
Hostler
Adwimns
Erin
Adams
Bates
Penmsylvania
Ener
Havingeen Pirnel
Deltior
Desputty
YW. Barnett
Sheridan
Sam Current
Wayne Trace
Captain Stoll
Venisylvanie Detective Fares
Oman
Wan
C. S. Mot
Avilla
Tulyth
Toxeph Walt
Baltimore and OW
Pho Beutheel
Tel
Molt
Diag Sheridan
Perash
Weiner
Ohio
Garret
Avila
Mary Cenrbora
Ary
James Sheridan
Centli
My. Molt
Jamin
A Mishap Near Tort Wayne in New Jersey
A mishap report from Princeton New Jersey dated July 27 involves a team member arriving by special carrier at H. E. location. Official details are sparse due to partial OCR.
Driving Tour to Yellowstone by Thorne Party 1901
James M Thorne of Chicago left Princeton around June on a driving tour to Yellowstone Park with Edward B Meigs of Philadelphia and George L Denny of Indianapolis. They reached Tiffin Iowa on July 18 and reported a number of incidents including a brawl at Miffin and a sail down an embankment to railroad tracks near Fort Wayne. The party damaged two horses but acquired replacements and continued driving three horses as roads grew heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wane
Ind
Heller Wins Three Races at Robison Park Exhibition
Lee Heller dominated cycle events at Robison Park Thursday evening earning three first prizes. The 2:45 race required a rerun after a three minute limit. Heller clocked faster laps to finish strong. In the two mile, Heller pulled away after two laps as Weller led early and Rake placed, while Riemann and others split the remaining podium spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robison Park
Lee Heller
Heller
FL Rake
Reiman
L. Weller
Hitehenekk
Seu. Fond
B. Rake
C. Hitehenek
Ry Riemann
Lee Weller
Ates
Gol Wh Helter
Yorktown Man Henry Overmire Ends Life By Shooting
Henry Overmire, 65, of Yorktown, Indiana, died from self inflicted gunshot wounds after rising at 2 in the morning and firing five shots at his head near his home. He had recently been ousted as president of the Yorktown Gas Company and blamed local friends for his troubles. He was a prominent local figure in the Methodist church and an Odd Fellow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Henry Overmire
Yorktown
Velock
Tr. Quermire
Heacher
Yorktown Gas Company
Mnet
Aa Manly
Methodist
Eight Licensed In City Pharmacy Licenses Granted
Eight of twenty applicants passed the recent examination for pharmacy licenses in Tidjana and were issued the required permits. The successful list includes Jacob B. Clem of Fort Wayne, William A. Pearson of Van Wert, Charles H. Nies of Fort Wayne, Tilsial Radwier of Valparaiso, Grande C. Gillette of Valparaiso, Christian W. H. Young of Fort Wayne, Jewellyn E. B. Frazier of Mishawaka, and David Kuplunsky of Michigan City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidjana
Jacob TB. Clem
Fort Wayne
William A. Pearson
van Wert
Charles H. Nies
Tilsial Radwier
Valparaiso
Grande C. Gillette
Christian WH. Young
Fort Wange
Jewellyn EB. Frazier
Mishawalsa
David Kuplunsky
Michigan City
Old World Spirit Promise Belief Shapes Views on Girl Births
An Onwha woman believed spirits promised a boy, but twins were girls. She jailed the intermediary after the birth. The piece contrasts social value of daughters versus sons, arguing daughters provide companionship, home support, and future security, while sons support their own wife’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Annd
Overmire Is Bullet Proof
Muncie Indiana July 25 Henry Overmire Yorktown man who attempted death by own action Thursday morning is alive with three bullets in his head, reports say the death was unfounded. Fifty hours after the self inflicted shots he is again rational. One bullet entered the back of the head near the brain base another shot hit near the ear and two bullets struck the forehead and glanced off. Overmire regrets the attempt but says he did the best he could.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Henry Overmire
Yorktown
Agai
Overmire
Entering Upon A New Life In Detroit For Mabel Bondy
Peru Indiana July 27 Mabel Ray Boundly daughter of Judson Cary Bondy and great granddaughter of Frances Slocum known as the White Rose of the Miamis goes to Detroit for indefinite stay with relatives. She will visit Delliance Wilkesbarre and Philadelphia then attend a seminary. At 14 she rode a Pullman sleeper for the first time. Her Minami Indian heritage is traced to Frances Slocum and Godfrey lineage with chiefs famed for honor. The piece notes her future as a promising young woman with French Indian blood, tall erect figure, russet brown hair, and generous nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Ind
Mabel Ray Boundly
Judson Cary Bondy
Frances Slocum
Miamis
Detroit
Fiam
Penn
France
Aragon
Godfrey
Congress
Mississinewa
Mabel Ray Bondy
County Council Transfers Surplus to Deficit Funds
The Aislen county council met Friday afternoon in session to shift funds from surplus to deficient accounts. A new appropriation reimburses the sheriff for out of state expenses, and another $400 allocation covers auditor work prior to county reform. Present were Messrs Brackenridge Brandeberry Zeimer Hollapeter and Greenwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aislen County Council
Messrs
Brackenridge
Brandeberry
Zeimer
Hollapeter
Greenwell
Eight-Year-Old Fractures Arm After Fall
The eight year old son of Mrs. Alice G. Huron, a milliner on Manna street, fractured his right forearm in a severe fall on Thursday. Dr. J B Miller reduced the fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice G. Huron
Manna Street
J. B. Miller
Wittte
Twenty seventh annual Steuben pioneers reunion planned
A large turnout is expected for Steuben county pioneers reunion with a diverse program. In Princeton Indiana on July 26 a German girl Carrie Holdscraper, twenty, was found dead in a pond near Somersville after being missing since Monday. Authorities investigate possible foul play as coroner reviews evidence including two buckets of blackberries found near the pond and the single missing shoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steuben County
Princeton
Ind
Carrie Holdscraper
Somersville
Wandered Away Delirious Woman Found Eighteen Miles From Home
Decatur Indiana July 27 Mrs Conrad Rumspaugh of Peterson wandered in woods for two days and nights and was found by a posse of one hundred neighbors eighteen miles from home. She is in a delirious state and unable to recall events during the search and wander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
Conrad Rumspaugh
Peterson
Pickling Season Begins in Goshen Indiana
Goshen Indiana July 26 the pickle season starts with enough cucumbers to supply many Indiana families for the winter. Local farmers have shifted land to cucumbers and haul their produce to a massive facility. The plant features twenty vats fourteen feet across and a miniature railway above them for crew movement. Tanks will hold eighteen thousand bushels and demand appears high. The pickle company has secured ninety tons of salt for processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Tud
Indiana
Onion Crop Reduced by Continued Indiana Rains
Whhash Indiana on July 26 reports continued rains in northern Indiana cut the onion crop by hundreds of thousands of bushels. The state crop may be as low as 40 percent of an average year, with many estimates centered around a half yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whhash
Ind
Indiana
Swindle Takes 82500 From Indiana Farmer Visit
John Franks, an Noble township farmer, was duped out of 825,000 by two men posing as buyers from Indiana and Hamilton. They demanded 2,500 to prove responsibility, had him place money in a satchel, switched satchels, and left with a bundle of paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porthind
Tak
John Franks
Noble Township
W. H. Winsis
Indiana
W. H. Brown
Hamilton
Franks
Farmer killed in oat binder accident at Trorton, Indiana
William Robbing, a farmer near Trorton in Indiana, was fatally injured while cutting oats when horses pulled the binder and swept him into the sickle bar. His arm and leg were severed and he died shortly after. He leaves a widow and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trorton
Ind
William Robbing
Man Shot by Husband at Portland Home
In Portland Ind on July 28 Mrs Helen Smith was found dead. Fred Smith of Anderson, her separated spouse not divorced, used a revolver to target William Clavenger, whom he accused of causing the separation. An undertaker at the scene disarmed Smith as women fled the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ind
Abrahim Cook
Helen Smith
Fred Smith
Anderson
Seelking Willian
Clavenger
Smith
Woman Told to Investigate Marriage of a Minor
A woman and John Wade returned with affidavits and were married. A phone call claimed the girl was eleven and a cousin to the husband. A guardian corroborated the claim. The prosecuting attorney has been asked to investigate and both Gill and Wade face prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wade
Gill
Wade
Balloon School Opens in Decatur Ind For Aerial Navigation
Prof W H Hunan a aeronaut of Decatur Ind has opened a school teaching balloon ascensions and parachute drops. A half dozen young men are enrolled for a course in aerial navigation. Public exhibitions are planned where pupils will make ascensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
W. H. Hanian
Hunnan
Notification speech to focus on imperialism says Ryan
Lincoln Nebraska July 27 W J Ryan states his Indianapolis notification speech will center on imperialism as the paramount issue, with the money question treated in his letter of acceptance and later remarks. He notes his 1896 approach balanced major issues similarly, devoting most to the flagship topic and deferring others to later documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Ryan
Indianpolis
Cowan Denounces Bristow Over Printing Office Sale
Mancie Tru July 28 R H H Cowan president of Neely Printing company issues a card denouncing Assistant Postmaster General Bristow. He challenges Bristow claim that Neely sold the printing office legitimately and that Cuban government printing bids ordered through Neely were paid twice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mancie
Tru
R. H H. Cowan
Neely Printing Company
Bristow
Neely
Pheasant Club Planned in Rochester County
A pheasant club forms in Rochester County with about forty members. Members pledge to obtain one sitting of crops and arrange with a farmer to manage on his premises. A $50 reward is offered for the conviction of anyone who kills a pheasant. Broods of young birds are being raised in the city as the hunting season nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Ind
Enehaber
Cpgps
Reduced railroad rates set for Bryan notification meeting
Indianapolis July 27 Special Vic Central Traffic Association granted reduced rates for the Bryan notification meeting with all Indiana points included. The event will take place in Indianapolis as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Vic Central Traffic Association
Indiana
Saloonkeeper Must Pay in Ida Morris Suit
Auburn July 28 The jury awarded Mrs Ida Morris 200 dollars against J ON Ritter in a suit alleging her husband died after an accident on the Garrett trip and that he had become intoxicated in Ritters saloon The case had been on trial four days and the suit sought ten thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Tad
Ida Morris
J. ON
Ritter
Two Darns in Ashes in Penn Indiana Fire Destroys Barns
Two silo barns owned by Victor Hugo near Penn Indiana were destroyed by fire with contents. The loss is about 893,000 and 1,600 of insurance is noted with the Indiana Underwriters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
Ind
Victor Hugo
Burke Wins Democratic Nomination in Seventh District
Popular Indianapolis attorney Frank B. Burke was nominated for Congress by acclamation by the Democrats of the Seventh district in Indianapolis on July 28, with Jesse Overstreet set to oppose him in the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Frank B. Burke
Democrats
Burke candidate at Democratic convention loses to Kern
Mr. Burke was a candidate for governor at the recent Democratic convention but lost to John W. Kern. The result shifts the race in favor of Kern and reflects the convention’s outcome. Local observers note Kern’s rising momentum and party support ahead of the general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
John W. Kern
Jones in New York outlines Democratic strategy this week
Senator James K. Jones arrived in New York to oversee campaign work with the Democratic State committee. no national headquarters will open now, five days in the city to meet leaders, and plans for an executive committee will follow in due course. He noted the absence of an income tax plank was an oversight. He argued the gold Democrats’ failure to nominate strengthens Bryan support and that the August anti imperialism meeting will aid the party. He also said state leaders are competent to run the campaign locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James K. Jones
Washington
Hoffman House
Ife
Democratic State Committee
New York State
Jones
Bryan
Democratic Party
National Democratic Committee
Democratic Committee
Bids Opened for Sidewalk at Allen County Court House
County commissioners opened four bids for the sidewalk around the new Allen County Court House. Lowest bid was 5 210 by Parkhurst Combined Garb and Gut ter of Fort Wayne, with Simpson Co of Chicago at 5 990 and George Jaap of Fort Wayne at 7 083. Bond from Bunten & Shroyer signed by Citizens' Trust Co and County Attorney. Barrett ruled Indiana trust companies cannot sign contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County Court House
Baltes & Co
Fort Wayne
George Jaap
Simpson Company
Chicago
Parkhurst
Bunten & Shroyer
Citizens' Trust Company
Barrett
Indiana Trust Companies
Old Settlers' Meeting in Anpola Ind July 27
A notice from Anpola Indiana announces a meeting for August 14 to be held by the Old Settlers’ gathering. Details are sparse in the OCR fragment but indicate a community event with planned attendance and local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anpola. Ind
Bride of Eleven in Harrison County Marriage Scandal
Indignation grows in Farrison county over William Gill of Muldraugh Kentucky who recently married a girl said to be only eleven years old. The pair appeared at the county clerks office seeking a license but Clerk Cunningham refused without the required affidavits as to age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Ind
Farrison County
William Gill
Muldraugh
Harrison County
Mintle Gill
Cunningham
Timely cure stops tragedy with New Discovery
Mrs George Tong of New Straiteville Ohio was kept awake by a frightful cough. After trying many remedies she found relief with Dr Kings New Discovery. One bottle cured her and later cured Mr Long of pneumonia. The medicine claims to treat throat chest and lung troubles. 50 cents to 1.00 dollars. Trial bottles free at Dreioy Bros drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tong
New Straiteville
Ohio
Dr. King
Mr. Long
Dreioy Bros
Tract Bonds Influence on Contract Award Decision
A terse note indicates that tract bonds and the related decision may affect the awarding of the contract. The item emphasizes potential impact on the bidding process and project financing.
Grace Middleton and John Funk Wed in Tiny Berry Street Ceremony
Miss Grace Middleton of 397 La fayette street and John R. Funk of 225 Lake avenue joined in marriage last Thursday at 8:30 PM in the Berry Street M E church parsonage with Rev. H J Norris officiating. Rice showered as they exited and friends offered warm wishes. The couple will reside in Lakeside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Middleton
Lafayette Street
John R. Funk
Lake Avenue
Berry Street
M. E
H. J. Norris
Mrs. Funk
Lakeside
Twelfth District Democrats Plan County Meetings
Twelfth District Democrats led by Chairman Enough announce meetings in every county to organize for a successful campaign. State committee directs that he preside with Judge Joseph W. Adair and Judge Zollars along with C. Van Aulken and state executive membersarry D. Stone and Herman Freygang. Meetings set for Whitley August 13, Death August 14, Steuben August 15, Noble August 20, LaGrange August 21, Allen August 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saidt
Enough
Democratic State Committee
Joseph W. Adair
Zollars
C. van Aulken
Allen County Leads In Indiana Church Property Valuation
Indianapolis July 27 state statistician releases figures on church property in Indiana. Allen County leads with a valuation of 2,606,400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Alen County
Hoffman street girl breaks arm on swing fall
Milo Schimley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Schimley of Hoffman street, fell from a swing about ten feet high and landed on her right arm. The limb doubled and shattered below the elbow. Dr Joseph Stults attended to her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Schimley
Mrs. Schimley
Hoffman Street
Joseph Stults
Belief Aguinaldo Dead Reported From Philippines
Soldier Ed Jackson writes from the Philippines that troops there generally believe Aguinaldo is dead. A body matching the insurgent leader’s description was found. He notes an itch contagion has broken out among the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Knn
Sergi
Ed Jackson
Thirty-third Infantry
Philippines
Aguinnldo
That Throbbing Headache Weld Quickly Leave You
An old testimonial style ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure for sick and nervous headaches. It claims the pills purify blood and boost health, priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee if not cured, sold by Dreler Bros druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Dreler Bros
Bryan's Close Call at Lincoln Golf Links
William J. Bryan narrowly escaped injury when a golf ball, struck from a rifle shot through the air, flashed past his face near Lincoln Nebraska as he rode from his home to his farm. The ball shattered a nearby tree and failed to strike him. Crowds cheered his return and escorted him home amid ovations from eager supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Miss Grace Archer to Wed A R Dow in Cleveland
Miss Grace L. Archer of Cleveland will marry A R Dow of the same city in a ceremony at the bride’s mother 644 Cass Avenue Cleveland on Wednesday evening August 8 at 8 o'clock The Rev O Brown an uncle of the groom will perform the ceremony Miss Archer is the daughter of Mrs C Archer formerly of Fort Wayne and Dow is a son of Dr and Mrs S M Dow of Cleveland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace L. Archer
Cleveland
A. R. Dow
City
Cassavenua
Young Lawyer Carl Yaple Joins Heaton Office
Mayhew Carl Yaple, recently admitted to the Allen county bar, has joined the office of Attorney O. N. Heaton. A graduate of the Indian University, he is the son of Judge Yaple, a leading Michigan attorney, and is set to practice in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Yaple
Allen County
0. N. Heaton
Indian Anniversity
Judge Yaplo
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Pennsylvania
Centlivre Bros
Wayne
Princeton, N. J
Jaly
the County Council
Undertaker
Cowan
A Pheasant Club
Jesse Overstreet
Frank G. Dork
OLD Settlers
Menting
Aguinaldo
Miss Archer
Winatow
Mayheod
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