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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1891

Page

3

Fort Wayne items and notices from Hoagland to England

Miss Cora Wilkinson returns from Hoagland after three weeks visit. Licenses to wed granted to George Likley and Anna L Kitselman. J W Pearse reports from Three Rivers. Rev T C Reade to address Reformed Orphans Home event. News covers deaths, marriages, accidents, politics, and local business changes with numerous named residents and places.

George Likley Anna L. Kitselman Jos, A. Brunner Lizzie Mesho Lillie Kirkham Columbia City

Train wreck claims Nickel Plate brakeman at Green Springs

A freight wreck near Green Springs claimed the life of Louis Maples, a Nickel Plate brakeman from this city, who was dragged from the train as cars toppled after one car derailed. The event drew crowds as investigators and railway men prepared for funeral plans.

Green Springs Louis Maples Belevue Oho Joseph Sta Redy Wiliams Stalion Bellevue Brotherhood of Railway Brakemen Maples Young Maples Nelson Lancaster West Mainstreet Nickel Plate Fort Wayne Peltier Mapies

Grace Lutheran Church Formed With New Pastor Called

The Grace Lutheran Church opens a new church and school in the extreme northeast city area as the parent congregation grows crowded. Rev. Snyder of Circleville, Ohio, is unanimously chosen to be pastor and will be extended a call immediately.

Lafayette Daily Courier James W. French Michigan City Lafayette Courier Fort Wayne French Hibschman Tiffin Ohio Reformed Orphan’s Home Central Synod of the Church Lima Grace Lutheran Church Calla Winiscer St. John’s Lutheran Church Grace Lutheran Snyder Circleville, Oho

Farmhouse Burns on Piqua Road Believed With Fire

News reports a serious fire Thursday destroying John Weininger or Deininger's farmhouse on the Piqua road two miles from the city. Five farm hands fought the blaze starting in the summer kitchen, saving the household goods but the dwelling valued around $2,000 was uninsured. Tax valuations filed show county and city totals of taxable property.

John Deininger Piqua Road

Air Ship Flyby Draws Raber Crowds as Nation Gapes

A Raber Raber crowd gathers to view Pennington’s air ship traveling from Port Wayne toward Chicago via the Nickel Plate line. A note sells Bond’s Cattle Feed made from oil meal bran shorts and corn meal mixed with cut straw as economical stock feed. Miss Lulu Eckars of Sacred Heart completes a crayon of the St Joe river in winter.

Raber Waitley County Penningto Port Wayne Chicago Bond Bond's Mill East Columbia Lulu Eckars Sacred Heart St. Joe River

Well Known Miami Chief James Godfrey Near Death

Reports say James R. Godfrey, respected Miami chief, lies dying at his reserve south of the city from cholera morbus. The piece traces his lineage to Francis Godfrey and John Baptiste Richardville, notes his marriage to Montesqua, lists children, and mentions James R. Godfrey's descendants and local lodge memberships. A second item outlines a fall racing meet with Sept. 22 to 25 events and purses on a new mile track.

John G. Blake Feeble Minded Institute Taz Senti Nel Bluffton Bugle Art Boseker Fort Wayne James R. Godfrey Godfrey Reserve Godfrey James BR. Godfrey Francis Godfrey Godefrai James Godfrey Peru Ind Montesqua la Blonde John Baptiste Richardville Pittsburg James Mary Louisa George Neid John Annie William Strack George L Indiana Battery Corinth Home Lodge Driving Club

Three Divorces Filed Alleging Drunkenness and Cruelty

Last Thursday three divorce actions were filed in local courts. Tabitha J. Bradley sues George H. Bradley citing drunkenness cruelty and failure to provide. Minnie Hendricks seeks to annul marriage with Henry Hendricks alleging no support since 1877. Mary Manning seeks separation from Thomas Manning alleging habitual drunkenness and an indolent life. All parties reside on Francis and Brandriff streets. Manning case later withdrawn as settlement reached.

Tabitha J. Bradley George H. Bradley J. F. Rodabaugh Francis Street Minnie Hendricks J. R. Bittenger Henry Hendricks W. P. Breen Mary Manning Thomas Manning Manning Brandriff

Fort Wayne Club Banquet At Hotel Maumee New Haven

The B. W. club led by president W. V. Douglass held a Thursday banquet at Hotel Maumee in New Haven with members Douglass Lowe Gruber Rodabaugh Buck and guests including Miss Ella Pence. Menu featured spring chicken and seasonal fruits in a fine repast. Supt Wilkinson, returning from South Bend, praised Allen County crops as superior to Kosciusko Marshall and St Joe counties due to more rain. He claimed Allen County leads in harvest quality statewide.

Fort Wayne Rifles Bulger The Rifles Grant Lewis Cody Farm E. Kindler Washington Township Charles A. J. Dittoe Chicago MacGinty Cora Wilkinson Hoagland Ind Mamie McIntosh Indianapolis Sentinel John Gerardo New Haven Gerardot David Tracy Cedarville Marion Howell Decatur Isaac Waltera Monroeville Nellie Crow Johanna Crow May Crow Mary Kline Lizzie Kline Agnes Kline May Mollo Minnie Klotz Josie Dolan Maggie Hanley Ellen Boone Amanda Palmer Susie Ferguson Albert Palmer John Kline Julian Crow Chas Springer John Bushman Frank Phillips Albert Dolan Will Dolan Lewis Lopshire Warren Fogwell Albert Fogwell Ray McGraw Mike Beiboldt Allen Conner Polly Young Palmer Lewis Meyers Tonie Meyers John Burns Alex Burns Jim Mollo Mollo Mack Branstratter Mary Fruit House Joe Beegan Kenyon Military Academy Ohio Morris Bell Barrett Bank St Main Hattie Mia Charles Adams Winter and Pontise Streets Ford F. P. Men Hattie Belle McClure Superior Wells Streets Britingham John Britingham South Wayne Jartrell Bluffton Bugle W. J. Sheldon Fort Wayne Landisville Bluffton George Angevine Pearl Street C. B. Siemen William Ahlersmeyer Wayne and Winch Streets W.T. Mossman Paul New York Rotterdam Holland Seaton Graham 144Th Illinois Wilkinson JJ. Larkin New York City Catholic Knights of America Warne Sentinel Cincinnati New Orleans Louisville Providence R.L Larkin O’rourke O’brien O'Rourke Coleman Mr. O'Rourke Supreme Chattanooga Intendo Patrick Ryan B. & W. Club W. V. Douglass Hotel Maumee W. VY. Douglass George Lowe J. L. Gruber T. J. Rodabaugh Buck Mesdames Douglass Lowe Gruber Rodabaugh Ella Pence Anderson C. W. Cook John Wilkinson South Bend Sxntiver Kosciusko Marshall St. Joe Allen County

Measles Cases Reported at Feeble Minded Institute

Five measles cases are reported at the institute for the feeble minded. A recently admitted child was just recovering when contagion began to spread. Dr H V Sweringen states cases are isolated to one building area to prevent further spread.

Institute For H. V. Sweringen

A Sail to Toledo on Campbell Air Ship Described

A party completes a voyage to Toledo aboard the Campbell air ship with witnesses praising the trip as phenomenal. A gentleman notes it felt like greased lightning and grand, as reported to a newspaper reporter.

Toledo Worch New Haven New York Woroh Optician Defiance College Defilare

Waist Corset Combines Support and Shape for Ladies

A waist designed to replace corsets offers comfortable support and shaping. It merges a corset with a waist, using an unbreakable stiffener formed like a cord and attached by a patented banks system. Weight shifts from hips to shoulders via adjustable shoulder strokes to fit various waists.

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