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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1899

Page

8

Several New Divorce Suits in County Court

Judge Dawson grants a restraining order as three unhappy wives file divorce suits. Rosetta B. Griuiston seeks alimony and custody of two boys. Magdalene Wilhel seeks divorce and partial name change. Mary Roy files for alimony and custody amid allegations of cruelty. Additional suit by Carrie Futter and Theodore Futter requests $1,500 alimony.

Rosetta B. Griuiston Gen. & M. Hench Mark Ormiston Dawson Wayne Township Magdalene Wilhel Henry Wilhelm Magdalena Klein W. H. Reed Mary Roy John B. Roy J. BR. Bittinger Breen & Morris Carrie Futter Theodore Futter

Marriage Licenses Listed for Numerous Couples

Frederick J. McCormick and Margaret Dolan appear among the couples applying for marriage licenses, along with Joseph M. Futter and Thodie Rumrill, James A. Mayberry and Minnie G. Cook, John Sordelot and Mekanie Kline, Charles Vince and Armena Sheehan, Edward F. Kronmiller and Anna H. Beverforden, John K. Heffelfinger and Hattie B. Kuntz, George W. Askew and Winnifred Askew, and Otto E. Gunkel and Elizabeth M. Jordan.

Frederick J. McCormick Margaret Dolan Joseph M. Futter Thodie Rumrill James A. Mayberry Minnie G. Cook John Sordelot Mekanie Kline Charles Vince Armena Sheehan Edward F. Kronmiller Anna H. Beverforden John K. Heffilfinger Hattie B. Kuntz George W. Askew Winnifred Askew Otto E. Gunkel Elizabeth M. Jordan

Hilker Preliminary Hearing Packed Courtroom

Bill Hilker faces a preliminary hearing this afternoon in circuit court before Justice Bullerman. The courtroom is packed as Hilker is defended by Henry Colerick and E. V. Emrick with Prosecutor Doughrean for the state and F. J. Kleckamp appearing for Minnie Reamer, also present in court.

Bill Hilker Circouit Justice Bullerman Gilker Henry Colerick EH. V. Emrick Doughrean F. J. Kleckamp Minnie Reamer

Orders for five new regiments to quell rebellion

A Washington dispatch says five new volunteer regiments may be organized for the Philippines with secretary Root considering officers. General Otis is to be supplied with a large army if needed as the fall campaign aims to end the insurrection. Recruiting continues to reach eighteen regiments by September as conditions require.

New York Herald Washington Philippines Root Otis Congress

Northern Indiana Notes summary of local sales and incidents

Local notes report James and Roy McCormick selling the Van Biren oil property to Thomas Alford of Pittsburgh for 255000. a near South Mend resident Panici Boone Miller shows signs of returning consciousness after a trance. ex-soldier James Budd faces thirty days in jail for purchasing beer for a wayward girl. Other items cite Chamberlain denying blackmail, a missing man possibly Melville Brake, the Mishawaka Paper and Pulp rope accident killing Jacob Motts, talks of auto service between North Manchester and Wabash, a death of fifteen-year-old Ora McLaughlin under a Baltimore and Ohio freight train, Mrs. Aaron Flemington’s death, a Warsaw couple's misrouted train ride, Walkerton cucumber yields and pickle-factory earnings, a $7000 defamation suit against Solomon Waisner, a nitro-glycerine accident near Montpelier, and risks to workers from a nearby nitro-glycerine wagon explosion.

James Roy McCormick van Biren Thomas Alford Pittsbury Panici Boone Miller Southmend James Budd Auburn South Bend Times Chamberlain Delta Tex Chris Holler Wabash California Melville Brake Jacob Motts Mishawaka Big Four Ora McLaughlin Nappanee Baltimore and Ohio Premen Aaron Flemingan Bluffton Ohio Wells County Winona Manchester Walkerton Solomon Waisner Deer Creek Miami County Isaac Clingpeel Kokomo

Typhoid Outbreak prompts sanitary inspection near Maysville

Dr. Carl Proegler, secretary of the Allen County Board of Health, reports multiple typhoid cases about four miles south of Maysville. Three children of Mr. Timmler and residents including Barney Hedker, Mr. Stopher, and nos Gerig are affected. Gerig, an Omish man, refuses treatment. Affected area to be inspected tomorrow. officials urge sanitation and note impure drinking water as the likely cause.

Carl Proegler Allen County Board of Health Maysville Timmler Hope Hospital Buchman Barney Hedker Stopher Nos Gerig

Allen county soldiers named for court house tablets

A meeting of G A R posts and the U W L in Allen county reviewed names from the adjutant general and Colonel Dodge to carve nearly 5000 soldiers and sailors on tablets for the new courthouse corridor. The perfected rolls were sent to the county commissioners for approval.

Allen County W. J. Kerr New Court House H. C. Zollinger H. W. Dickman Adjutant General

Fell Under a Street Car and Died of Injuries

Joseph D. Roberts a Colored Barber died at Hope hospital at 11 30 P M Sunday from injuries after falling in front of a Lewis street car near Clinton and Lewis streets. He appeared intoxicated and was struck as the car passed. The car wheel rolled over his head causing multiple wounds. Coroner Barnett was notified and to investigate.

Joseph H. Roberts Hope Hospital Lewis Street Clinton Lewis Streets Roberts Banning Barnett

Price Cut Special at The Greatest Grocery

A serious price reduction on a wide range of goods on the Small Profits basis. Listings include sugar at 514c, coffee 5c to 10c, teas 8 30c to 50c, tobaccos 22c to 32c per pound, cigars 90c to 2.50 per 100, flours 3.40 to 3.60 per barrel, fish and oil products, fruit canisters, jars, and stoneware. Also seeking butter, eggs, and poultry.

Barber Roberts Dies After Car Incident at Barr Street

The 59 year old former Barr Street barber, whose home was 82 Hanna Street, died after a car incident. His wife had died earlier. Rumors claim it may have been a suicide attempt. coroner's examination will investigate.

Barr Street Hanna Street Roberts

Hubler's Union Chapel Sunday events and local notes

Superintendent J C F McMahen spoke at Hubler's Union Chapel and Rev W A Bodell will preach on August 20 at 2pm with Sunday school to follow. The community records storm damage, farm notes, births and illnesses, visitors, and local concerns from Aug 20, including a child death and a note on the family of William Kruse.

J. C. F. McMahen W. A. Bodell Bethany Presbyterian Church Fort Wayne William Kruse William Moore Crestline Ohio Hubler & McKinley Mr. Rose Theodore Rose Noah Biall Birt Pickanew John Smethers Thomas Fleming W. ¥. DeVilbiss

Maysville Socials Report Farm Picnic and Accident

In Maysville and vicinity Rev Fisher and wife hosted a large birthday surprise for Mrs Fisher with a community picnic. Rev Hushiser presented a purse. Mrs George Wait and Mrs Carrie Norris suffered carriage injuries but are recovering with no broken bones. Norris, editor of the Antwerp Bee, visited his wife. R. B. Hayes visited his Churubusco sweetheart and brought her home. John Webb improves after illness. A local Laut Reichsisderfer and D. Z. Bos family attended the event.

Lutheran Church Fisher Decatur Wilbur Barnett Chapel J. M. Robinson Garry Wait George Wait Carrie Norris Norris Antwerp Bee Mr. Norris R. B. Hayes Churubusco Starr John Webb C. Reichsisderfer D. Z. Bos

Family and guests at Maumee river camp

Ton and family and Benj Zimmer man and wife are spending the week in camp on the Maumee river at the Oxbow bend. Rev. E. O. Peters made a short call on friends in the village Saturday.

Ton Benj. Zimmerman Maumee

Cephans Home Anniversary Prorim at Reformed Orphans Home

A sixteenth anniversary celebration at the Reformed Orphans home is planned for Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Meals will be served from 11 a.m. to close. A 2 p.m. program features Wayne Tent Band, greetings by Rev Dr J Bachman, and multiple speakers including Rev J H String and Rev S S Stern. Visitors travel by Spy Run and Driving park cars to the Feeble Minded Institute for transport to the home.

Reformed Orphans’ Home Wayne St. John’s Church J. Bachman New Knoxville Ohio J. H. Bosch Fort Wayne Valentine Rettig Ebenezer N. Y W. Siebert Pittsburg J.H. String Bluffton Ind H. A. Walker Pittston S. S. Stern New Bremen Maurice Samson Feeble Minded Institute

Rinehart Returns After Rumored Filipino Death

Ellis F. Rinehart of Maysville arrived safely in the city yesterday, surprising friends who had heard he was killed in the Philippines. He said he never went to the islands and blamed a circulating tale for the report, noting he had enlisted in the regulars before being discharged after wrist injury.

Ellis F. Rinehart Maysville Fort Wayne Young Rinehart Manila Philippines Rinehart Florida

Resignation Accepted From Heidelberg Reformed Pastor

Rev. Maurice Samson, pastor at Heidelberg Reformed Church, received a letter from the church consistory accepting his resignation. The resignation took effect yesterday and Mr Samson will not deliver a farewell sermon.

Maurice Samson Heidelberg Reformed Church

A Big Suit Initiated Over Wife's Share of Property

Rebecca Ninde, by Barrett and Morris, filed a seven thousand dollar suit Monday against L. M. Ninde and others to protect her share of the property from creditors. W. T. Perkins bought the Aldine restaurant yesterday and took charge immediately. He has twelve years with the Pennsylvania railroad dining car service as a caterer.

Rebecca Ninde Barrett & Morris L. M. Ninde W. T. Perkins Aldine Restaurant

Halls Catarrh Cure sworn patent by Toledo firm

Frank J. Cheney and associates swear to a Catarrh cure claim promising one hundred dollars per treated case that cannot be cured. The notarized oath from 1986 notes internal use and blood action, with testimonials offered. Sold by druggists including Th. Hall’s Family Pills promoted as the best.

State OF Ouro Toledo Lucius Country Frank J. Ciinsky Armof F. J. Crmsry & Co Tolado Aroe Hal Heney & Co Th. Hall

Hardware and plumbing supplies catalog line restated

A line listing a complete range of hardware items including Radiator Enamel Bronzes and Bronze Liquid Aluminum Hose Nozzles Lawn Sprinklers Hose connections Stilson Wrenches Pipe Tongs Steam and Hot Water Valves Gauge Stocks Dies Vices Water Motor Fans Roof Paint Pump Leathers Binks Cess pools Spray Pumps and related equipment.

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Riage John K. Heffelfinger and Hattie B Hilker Learance Royals Goodyear Ergsius & Brcelos Wanson Clinton Spree General Otis Whitley County B. F. Ihrig Laud G. M. Dakin Michigan City South Bend James Hastings Hitchcock Factory A. J. Rodibaugh Rodibaugh Baintertown Goshen Miss Martilla Cox Friends Church Laporte Iowa Albert Stone Springfield Mass Chicago Lake Shore Waterloo Indiana Elkhart McMillen Dunlaps Strauss Bros John Neff Trenton Peru van Buren Otter Nottingham Township Grant Blackford Jay Northern Clinton and Joseph D. Roberts Michigan Fort Wayne Mills West Columbia and Hartinga Sts Bash Block Fort Wayne, Ind Hubler‘s John Oswald Gertrude Ludwick John Hubler Thomas Hamilton Henry Witzman William Connors Maysville and Vicinity Cephan THE Sentinel Frank J. Cheney A. W-Gleason Maumee Steam and Hot Water Heater CO Harrison Street
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