Local news items span courts, accidents, and society
Andrew Schele joins C B Woodworth & Co drug store. Edward Kibiger sues Henry and Gottlieb Brudi for $85. William Yergens sues to quiet title against Sophia Ranke et al. Typhoid fever hospitalizes Frank Chester. I M Y building project for I B F M Y site begins. Gumpper and Rekers survive river scare after boat fills. Harriet Kemper to tour Fort Wayne M E churches Aug 20 and 21. Dr C E Barnett to Bear Lake. J R McCulloch improving. Colt Minuet dies. Lawrence White loses horse to lightning. Shryock and dental group back from Niagara Falls meeting. J E Hamilton visits. related to L J Gage. Court fines: Wilkinson and Williams pay $15. Buckman and Robinson wed Aug 1. Minnie Hahn and Henry Kaase wed in Cleveland. Kittie Burkmeyer and Richard Kaase as attendants. Kaase couple to reside in Cleveland after Sept 1. Subscribe for The Sentinel.
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Andrew Schele
C .B Woodworth & Co
Edward C. Kibiger
Henry E. Brudi
Gottlieb Brudi
William Yergens
Ranke & Yergens
Sophia Ranke
W. G. Colerick
Frank D. Chester
New Court House
Hope Hospital
West Main Street
J. A. Lomas
Reidel
Wermuth
Brackenridge
C. E. Barnett
Bear Lake
Mich
J. Ross McCulloch
J. W. Pearse
Minuet
Montpelier
Lawrence White
Washington Township
W. W. Shryock
Nellie RB. French
Ed Young
Waiagara Falls
National Dental Association
J. E. Hamilton
Chicago
Hamilton
Lyman J. Gage
Secretary of the Treasury
Bull
Hilker Bond Increased in Assault Case at South Whitley
Justice Bullerman increased Bill Hiller's bond to 3000 after Mary Baumgart filed an affidavit accusing him of assault and battery with intent to rape against Miss Minnie Reamer. Preliminary hearing set for Tuesday August 15 as injuries to Reamer are assessed. A second brief report notes a watch theft investigation involving Charles Clark and Harry McFerran, with Clark tied to a livery barn theft and returned to Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Hilker
Miss Minnie Reamer
Mary Baumgart
Miss Reamer
South Whitley
Fort Wayne
Huntington
Wilkinson
Charles Clark
Gorsline
Marshal McCarthy
Harry McFerran
Clark
McFarren
Marshal McCarty
Rough Riders visit thrills city veteran from New Mexico
Mr Kehoe, an electrician for the street railway, a Teddy Roosevelt Rough Rider from Silver City, met his old regimental comrades in Buffalo Bill's parade on Calhoun street. Thirteen Riders from Troops D and L attended, including Trooper McGinty and Trooper Isabel with seven wounds from San Juan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Kehoe
Rough Riders
Buffalo Bill
Calhoun Street
Street Railway Company
Teddy Roosevelt
McGinty
Roosevelt
Silver City
New Mexico
Capron
Isabel
Beveridge Signals Return From Tokio Voyage
Indianapolis reports first definite word from United States Senator Beveridge in two weeks. A New York friend, via telegram, says Beveridge intends to arrive Vancouver August 9 aboard the Princess of India, from which he sailed. He notes Mrs Beveridge was ill at the time, raising concern among friends at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
United States
Beveridge
New York
Indiana
Tokio
Vancouver
Scotch Caledonian club to hold field day at Robison Park
At a Monday meeting the Caledonian club finalized plans for a field day at Robison park next Saturday. Events start at noon with Scottish athletic contests led by Al Alter for cycle races and James Gillie and David Miller directing the quitting. Officials include John W. White president and Capt A H Dougall clerk, with W G Burns starter and Angus McPherson timekeeper. Evening activities feature dances in the pavilion and a grand march led by a Chicago piper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonian Club
Robison Park
al Alter
James Gillie
David Miller
John W. White
W. W. Orrock
A. L. Hadley
J. H. Bass
Watch Theft Leads to Suspect Detained
Detective Wilkin located a young man linked to a watch theft from Mrs. Shirley and Mrs. Merrill of South Whitley after pursuing a lead in Huntington. In Libbing's second hand store, the inquiry continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Merrill
South Whitley
W‘lkingon
Huntington
Libbing
Sherwood offers to withdraw in governor race talks
General I W Sherwood, a leading Democratic hopeful for Ohio governor, says he would yield to Mayor Jones and back Toledo leadership if Jones wants the nomination. Jones counters that he seeks broad public support and would run only if the people demand it, fearing party endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
I. W. Sherwood
Kilbourne
Jones
Democratic
General Sherwood
Zanesville
Hanna-Cox
Democratic Party
Bicycle Races and Prizes at Paulding Ohio 1899
August 18 1899 bicycle races announced for Paulding Ohio. Prizes include gold watches values 10 25 and 80 dollars for top four places across four races. Ten mile handicap suits worth 40 dollars, grand parade with lanterns and a wool sweater prize. Bowling contest also planned. Teams invited Defiance Hicksville Bryan Antwerp Grover Hill Delphos Van Wert. Entrance fee 50 cents except county race.
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Paulding
Ohio
Duber
Defiance
Hicksville
Bryan
Antwerp
Grover Hill
Delphos
van Wert
Illness Keeps Miss Maude Gorrell Home
Miss Maude Gorrell remains confined to her home due to illness. Local friends report she is resting and receiving care, with no further public details available.
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Miss Maude Gorrell
Manila Shelling Kills Child After Peaceful Return Encouraged
News from Manila via Hong Kong reports that the gunboat Napidan shelled Paete on the lake near Santa Cruz after locals had been urged to return and conduct their affairs peacefully. Lieutenant Copp led the attack with six pounders, causing panic and casualties including a killed child, as authorities regret the incident. General Lawton then ordered Captain Otis relieved for slow disembarkation under fire.
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Manila
Hong Kong
Napidan
Santa Cruz
Lawton
Copp
Nnapidan
Calambria
Otis
Washington Regiment
Cascoes
Shipments to Japan Hint at Aguinaldo Support
The City of Peking sailed for Hong Kong with 321,440 pounds of shot the first such cargo to Japan, plus 107,650 pounds pig lead and 54,758 pounds sheet lead. The destination or purpose remains uncertain, with some suggesting the metal could be smuggled to Manila for Aguinaldo and his forces.
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San Francisco
Peking
Hong Kong
Honolulu
Yokohama
Japan
Manila
Aguinaldo
Typhoon at Manila disrupts work and transport
General Otis reports Manila battered by a three day typhoon that halted bay operations since the sixth inst. Transport Pennsylvania sails from Iloilo Cebu and Jolo tonight while ships Sheridan Montanas and others carry discharged troops or prepare to sail for San Francisco after coaling at Nagasaki.
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Washington
Otis
Manila
Bay
Pennsylvania
Iloilo
Cebu
Jolo
Sheridan
Edgerton News Highlights and Social Notes
The August 16 notes mention a church benefit for the M. E. church, a Wild West show visitors returning pleased, and local humor about Bills. Harry Ricker of Fort Wayne visited his father, Jackson township plans a September farmers institute, Trustee Keller repairs schoolhouses and may split the Edgerton building. Visitors Habherlings of Sandusky County stay with Mrs Binckley, H H Heidelbrecht hosts his Illinois brother, and August Everson returns to heading room.
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M. E
Edgerton
Harry Ricker
Fort Wayne
Jackson Township
Farmers’ Institute
Keller
Habherlings
Sandusky County
B. F. Binckley
H. H. Heidelbrecht
Illinois
August Everson
Hubeler's Union Chapel Sunday School News
Sunday school attendance rises with planned August 17 Lake Center picnic and August 30 McMahen's grove gathering at Munson's farm. Obituary notes teen scholar Charles Kruse laid to rest. Local incidents include a buggy damage, lightning strike fatality, visitors, health updates, threshing season, and Hubler McKinley contractors touring Geneva with plans for another rail trip in 1900.
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Lake Center
McMahen's Grove
Munson
Charles Kruse
Israel Luther
W. F. DeVilbiss
Rome City
Horticultural Society
D. A. Barnes
Grand Rapids
Mich
Lawerence White
Anna Kruse
John Lapp
City
C. H. Rose
Andrew Wageman
Hubler and
McKinley
Geneva
Ind
Lightning's Work Cuts Through Allen County Skies
A severe storm in Allen county caused farm losses and home damage. A horse valued at 400 dollars owned by dairyman Philip Michael was struck dead by lightning in a pasture five miles northeast of town. James Eke seeking shelter in Henry Nahrwold's barn saw a bolt kill one horse while another escaped harm. Several Maples residences were reported struck as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Philip Michael
James Eke
Adams Township
Henry Nahrwold
County Officials Declare Emergency After Storm Damage
County Commissioners Ferguson and Schnitker inspected Cedar Creek and Springfield townships noting extensive storm damage. They found the bridge abutments propped and ordered immediate repairs, declaring an emergency to bypass bidding. Attorney Morris advised the proper course this afternoon.
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Ferguson
Schnitker
Cedar Creek
Springfield
Maysville
S. L. Morris
Edgerton News Briefs and Local Happenings
Lon McConnell welcomes a new son as Edgerton residents plan a new Methodist Episcopal church before snow. H. B. Roose travels to Dorset Ohio on business. Last week’s storm damaged corn, extent undetermined. Wm Harp on sick list with malarial fever. An ice cream social is set for Wm Perrell’s in Welleagy this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon McConnell
Edgerton
H. BH. Roose
Dorset
Wm. Harp
Welleaghy
Alma Ohls and James Greer Married in Adams Township
The marriage was solemnized Saturday evening at the residence of Rev. J. W. Lake of the U. B. church. Alma Ohls of Adams township and James Greer of the city will set up a home at the corner of Liberty and Bogue streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Ohls
Adams Township
James Greer
J. W. Lake
U. B. Church
President enjoys himself on leisure day at Plattsburg
President McKinley walked with Frank A. Munsey and S. V. White of New York. He plans a second talk with Secretary Root this afternoon as Mrs. McKinley improves. The couple will likely stay two more weeks, possibly until September 1.
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Plattsburg, N. Y
Frank A. Munsey
V. White
New York
Root
Washington
Township Officials Propose Budget Across Allen County
Allen county officers draft next year’s budget under a new law requiring board appropriations. Assessors in nineteen townships seek 120 dollars salary plus 50 for assistants and 40 for books. Other offices list varied needs including recorder 57 thousand, auditor 10 thousand, clerk 6 thousand, courthouse costs for courts and insanity inquests. Estimates target Wednesday submission.
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Allen County
Wayne
Reichelderfer
Belot
Mgr. Belot
Circuit Court
Superior Court
Gruesome Souvenir From Tallulah Lynching
A man in West Jefferson street received from a Tallulah friend a six inch section of rope tied to a gruesome murder crime. The note claims it came from the rope used to hang Joe Difatta and other Italians, and hints that newspapers will react strongly. The sender says the town is quiet now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallulah
William Suedhoff
West Jefferson Street
Ed Bender
Suedhoff
Bender
Fort Wayne
Joe Difatta
Enlistments Today At Fort Wayne Office
Enlistments in the volunteer army at the Fort Wayne office include Christian Fuchschuber of Ossian and Albert F. Fitzhugh of Cromwell. Fitzhugh brings to six or seven the recruits from the small Woble county village with more expected to follow.
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Fort Wayne
Christian Fuchschuber
Ossian
Albert F. Fitzhugh
Cromwell
Little Woble
Mrs. Brovines of Chicago Visits Daughter in City
Mrs. 8. A. Brovines of Chicago is in the city visiting her daughter, Mrs. G. RB. Hench.
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8. A. Brovines
Chicago
City
G. RB. Hench
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Frank Rekers
Maumee
Road House
Harriet L. Kemper
India
F. T. Simpson
Lem R. Hartman
Minnie Hahn
Henry Knaase
Cleveland
the Sentinel
Miss Hahn
George Hahn
Mr. Kaasa
Kittie Burkmeyer
Richard Kaase
J. H. C. Roentgen
the Reformed Church
Mrs. Kaase
Lorain Street
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