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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1891

Page

3

Divorce Case Continued in Superior Court

The Kegg divorce case was continued in the superior court until the September term. Last week Master Bennie Keil returned home from Rome City injured after a boating accident. In the incident Peters and Keil were aboard. while Peters retrieved a rifle from the boat bottom it discharged, lightly wounding the other boy. the bullet deflected by a rib and caused a minor flesh wound with rapid recovery expected.

Kegg Bennie Keil Rome City Masters Peters Keil Young Peters

German farmer seeks missing wife and children in Ohio

Jisaman Hidey of De fiance county paces at the south depot noon hour after wife and two children vanish. Mrs. Hidey, nee Plum, left a brief note saying she would not live with him. she bought a ticket to Fort Wayne and may have boarded an outgoing train. Hidey reports the disappearance to Officer Quinn and hunts for the trio, fearing an elopement or desertion. The SeEnvINEL reporter saw him awaiting any clue with distress and resolve to follow the family.

Jisaman Hidey Defiance County Ohio Ile Mrs. Aitley Plum Seenvinel Mr. Hidey Sir

West Superior boarding house assault leaves man in critical condition

L Falmer remains in a critical state at City hospital after head injuries deemed more serious than first thought. Doctor confirms wounds were caused by assault, not a fall, and urges authorities to investigate while the patient, cared for by his mother from Gaar Creek, shows limited consciousness and possible recovery.

L. Falmer West Superior Street City Hospital Proagier Gaar Creek

Modocs vs Coyotes Blood Battle Ends Coyotes Win

In a circus barnstorming baseball game, Modocs and Coyotes played for blood. Coyotes pitcher Alex McDowell struck out 26 of 27, while Clown No 7 hit a line drive that bloodied him, final score 5 to 1 Coyotes.

Modocs Coyotes Alex” McDowell Qclown No. 1 Alex Clown No. 7 Germany Clown

Impressive Rite at Mether House of the Poor Hand-Maids

In St. Joseph Chapel at the Mother House corner Broadway and Main streets a solemn ceremony occurred last Wednesday morning. Ten young ladies received the habit, eleven took their first vows, and five pledged promises for three years or life. Clergy included Very Rev J H Brammer who sang the mats and preached in English, Rev Father Pancratius of Bt Louis spoke in German, with Messmayp as deacon and Benzi ng a deacon among others assisting.

St. Joseph Broadway Main Streets J. H. Brammer Father Pancratius Bt. Louis German; Nev A. Messmayp M. Benzinga John Shang H. T. Borg E. Kosanig Thos, Kisenring

Severe storm hits area near city limits with hail and damage

A violent wind hail and rain storm struck about two miles south of the city limits Friday afternoon causing uprooted trees and large hailstones. At the county farm extensive damage occurred including shattered glass covers on hot beds owned by Charles Gebhart. A local note reports Emmett Powers's Wayne Wilkes winning the free for all pace at Chillicothe, Ohio with a 2:22 time. Multiple weddings are noted: Frank H. Sterkisim and Carrie Conrad, plus Philip S. Miller and Rosa Gray, and Geo W. Burrell and Clara Merica. A curious item mentions a cow wedged in for two weeks in Victory township masonry notes.

Dorothy Imbody DeWald Street Henry Keifer Souder Miller Ross Gray Ulyses E. Kerns Nancy J. Baker Edwin G. Litchfield Ella M. Pequinot Emory O. Poole Mary E. Bennett Francis H. Stierheim Carrie Conrad Frank Schlink Delia Felger Mr. Schlink West Third Street Henry Guenther East Washington Street Ellen Lile Office of Justice France Diedrich Seiling Costa Stephen Heath Patrons of Industry John Chalmers J. B. White Walter Kress Washington, D. CO Shiloh Pension Department Pleasant Township Arlington Cemetery Washington Indiana Battery New Haven Jesse Adams Monroeville Maysville Robertson Col Briant Boltz Huntington Della Adair Hoagland Addie Smith Rosa Miller Annie Susy McWhirter Mary Somers Mary Mamie McIntosh Cora Wilkinson Fort Wayne William Gaylord David Stout George Robinson Owen Miller Bert Somers Gerberding and Zimmerman Decatur Tabor Street S. J. Snyder Marion Township Niagara Falls Toronto Quebec New York Dave Butler Lake Township Hoffman Street Lillie Vordermark Maumee Avenue Springfield Ohio J. N. Grisso Alice Vordermark O. QO. Broxon Taylor Street Broxon Linnie Rich H. F. Beverforden Charles Kramer Emerick Circuit Court Ripley, Miss Brookside Farm Company F. M. Grandy R. M. Stark Frank Supple Louis Brames & Co Supple Columbia City Charles Gebhart Bluffton Road Emmett Powers Wayne Wilkes Chillicothe Frank von Alstine Mr. Powers Frank H. Sterkisim Journal Eldridge Wayne Street M. E Philip 8. Miller Misa Rosa Gray Justice Hays Geo. W. Burrell Paulding County Qohio Clara Merica

Death notices and obituaries in Fort Wayne area

Daniel Martin Jr a 24 year old Centlivre brewery bookkeeper died Wednesday afternoon of brain fever after a long illness. Funeral and burial set for Lafayette after arrival by Wabash. Multiple other local deaths include infant cholera and whooping cough cases along with Catholic Benevolent Legion remembrances and a G A R funeral procession.

Daniel Martin, Jr Centlivre Ile Fort Wayne Ilias St. Jehan Council Wabash Lafayette Kourth St. Peters Catholic Father Tremmel Gertrude Henry P. Scherer Maumee Avenue Jacob Colter Lake Township John Henry Altekrause Warren and Chestnut Streets Warren Costigan Dunfee Washington Street M. J. Gilmartin Anthony Spidel Alex, Schlatter Will Kaylor Henry Lauer Christ Schaffer Christopher Benecke Illinois Road Empanzuel’s Lutheran Church Lafayette Journal Daniel Martin St. Mary’s Church Catholic Benevolent Legion St. Mary’s Cemetery Lizzie Charles Rubl Walter Kress Wayne Township Bluffton Road Zanesville Roanoke G. A. R. Post Driver J. B. White

Death of Fort Wayne Youth Under Train at Dunfee

Warren Costigan aged 17, a Fort Wayne youth, was killed after falling beneath moving cars of freight train No 42 near Dunfee station west of the Nickel Plate. His remains were sent to his father James V Costigan of the Electric Light works. A separate hotel robbery at Stoffman house near Pittsburg depot saw Henry Hildermeyer robbed of a gold watch and $26 in cash, with a daughter’s bank containing $15 taken. a broken safe was found in the wood shed. Police suspect the burglary occurred between 4 and 5 am after entry through the kitchen windows.

Warren Costigan Fort Wayne Dunfee Nickel Plate Railroad Young Costigan Chicago Warren James V. Costigan Electric Light Works Daniev Henry Hildermeyer Stoffman Pittsburg

Two Vien Arrested for Fishing With a Seine

Constable Wise went into Pleasant township Monday with warrants for Samuel Ambler and James Weaver charged with fishing with a seine in Little River waters. Affidavits were sworn before Justices France and the case will be heard this afternoon. Fines for the violation range from 10 to 50 dollars.

Wise Pleasant Township Samel Ambler James Weaver Little River

Tragic blaze claims life of German immigrant in Aboite

Frederick Klaehn sr family finds him dead after mowing fire in fence line ignites grass and traps him in flames. Coroner Kesler reports a gruesome scene with burned remains and missing right shoe. deceased born in Madeburg Prussia, came to Allen county in 1880 to live with son-in-law Fred Klaehn Jr. Survived by four daughters Mrs Klaehn Sr Mrs Erdel Mrs Berlin and Mrs Waldo. Funeral held at Emanuel's Lutheran church after services at the residence.

Frederick Klaehn Aboite Township Christian Benecke Charles Luhrman Kesler Madeburg Prussia Allen County Fred Klaehn Valentine Erdel Henry Berlin William Waldo Emanuel’s Lutheran Church Rey, Gruss

Mortuary List From Undertaker Records

The week’s deaths recorded by city undertakers include multiple infant cases such as four month old Child of L A Lopshire with eczema and four month old Mary Bremer and Lawrence J Max both cited with cholera infantum. Other notable entries include Anna M Fox 70 with rheumatism, Jeane Carson 53 with heart failure, Daniel Dick 55 in a railroad crash, Herman Brunka 6 with blood poison, Lizzie Ruhl 2 with diphtheria, and Josephine Tremmel 51 with cholera morbus among many others.

City Undertakers Child L. A Jeane Carson Hugh Elder Mary Bremer Lawrence J. Max Daniel Dick Daniel Martin Herman Brunka Mabel Vanderford Walter Brinkroeger Emilia Hollenbacher Christian Benecke Lizzie Ruhl Melia Bigford Frank KE Himbert Josephine Tremmel

Dr John Seaton An Esteemed Oculist Of The City

The Sentinen reports a notable cure by Dr John Seaton an eminent local oculist His patient Miss Lizzie Frendiger of Columbus Ohio was nearly blind for five years before Seaton restored her vision after one month of treatment She later thanked him in a May letter praising his medicines and skill Dr Seaton’s office is above Drier Bros drug store in the city

Barney Woehnker Schellmann & Elsebn’s John Horn Stewart Stewart & Hahn Hirschmen Giffin Ohio John Archer Washington Township East Columbia Street Archer J. M. Barrett French Lick Springs Barrett John Seaton Mies Lizzie Frendiger Columbus Sam Drier Bros

Areonaut Falls To Sea In Macerta Balloon Ascent

Rome reports a tragic ascent mishap yesterday when a large crowd watched the balloon drift eastward over the Adriatic. The aeronaut fell from the car and perished in the sea as the balloon rose without him, leaving observers horror stranded. Also noted, Paris population listed at 2,260,945, down 162,024 since five years prior.

Rome Macerta Adriatic Paris

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