Local notes on city life and incidents in Fort Wayne
John Ferguson sells the Butler Herald and returns to the city. Miss Julia Schust joins Wing Mahurin as stenographer. Mrs. John Fry is ill in St Joseph hospital with typhoid fever. Church picnic planned at Swinney park. state letter carriers picnic in Anderson September 15. Several local residents noted in various personal and community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ferguson
Butler Herald
Julia Schust
Architects
Wing & Mahurin
John Fry
St. Joseph Hospital
Church of the Redeemer
Swinney Park
E. E. Morgan
George DeWald, Jr
Rome City
Chesterfield Park
Anderson
Ind
Frederick Rhine
F. Hartman
Wall Street
Thume
Fort Wayne
Thompson
Marion Township
W. H. Thompson
Metcalf
Allen County
E. Gallagher
Wilt Street
Harry Templar
Gallagher
The
Allen Jewelry Company
Chicago
Samuel Chaska
West Wayne Street
Broadway
Jefferson Street
Chaska
Adien Getters
Teir
Joseph Duerling
Kendilville
Bright
Buerling
Rome
Lillian M. Fell
Frederick Z. Lillis
St. Columbus Church
Buffalo
Grum
Syracuse
N. Y
Lillis
Genesee Street
W. D. Parr
D. D
Wayne Street
M. E
Kokomo
London
Jd. H. Byerline
Tokey
George Streicher
Clear Lake
Stock
Woodburn
Heine
Charles Behn
Smith Street
Washington Street
C. W. Siebold
Perry & Siebold
Far West
Mrs Charles Hilton Killed by Lightning in Guilford Miss
Friends in Fort Wayne learn of the death of Mrs Charles S Hilton. She died Wednesday August 7 at Guilford Mississippi after a lightning strike in her living room. Her son Frank survived long enough to warn his father. Mr Hilton formerly worked at Fort Wayne electric works before moving to Guilford to supervise a factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Hilton
Guilford
Miss
Hilton
Frank
Fort Wayne
Electric Works
R. T. McDonald
Dodhe Faces Stock Transfer in VP Nomination Context
The report notes Vice President Dodhe receiving more than 100000 dollars worth of stock as part of a broader discussion on executive compensation and potential conflicts of interest within the leadership circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodhe
Campaign to lure Dun can Electric plant to city gains support
A committee soliciting 20009 dollars for the Dun can Electric Manufacturing plant is active among local business leaders. Prominent businessmen have pledged substantial sums and organizers anticipate easy success in raising the target amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Electric
Ormsby Brothers Face Blackmail Charge in Municipal Court
In Lake township, Henry Ormsby and his nephew William faced a blackmail case after a restaurant keeper was targeted. William testified against Henry as his uncle’s schemes surfaced, with Henry bound over to circuit court on $500 bond and remanded for lack of bail. William’s charges were dismissed but he testified as a witness with $100 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormsbys
Lake Township
Charles Diehm
Calhoun and
Chestnut Streets
William Ormsby
Henry Ormsby
Young Ormsby
Louttit
William
Samuel Ormsby
R. B. Driehelbiss
St Augustine Academy Sisters Seek to Close Saloon
The Sisters of St Augustine will present plans to refuse saloon access at the Jefferson and Calhornet corner opposite the academy. The site, run by Conrad Mabus until Judge Louttit revoked the license, has harmed the area for years and faces community support to remove it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cisteras
St Augustine Academy
Soutispioners
Pelilion
Hedesin
Jefferson and
Calhornet
Academy
Conrad Mabus
Louttit
Mabus
Sisters of St .Augustine’s
Two Local Teens Jailed In Lafayette Street Theft
William Holsworth and Ira B Reed were arrested on a charge of robbing a fellow boarder at 107 Lafayette Street. Holsworth admitted to taking seven dollars but claimed only four. he was jailed seventy days. Reed implicated himself but was released after a broken story and advice to seek work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Holsworth
Ira B. Reed
Coling
Har Ikenrider
Casteel
Lafayette Street
Holsworth
Reed
Maine
Columbia Street
Barnes
Doctor Crafts Charges on Army Canteen Policy
Chicago August 15 Dr Wilbur Crafts head of the Bureau of Investigation and author of the Aside Basta law issued a report based on interviews with soldiers. He found that there has been little disorder since the canteen was abolished and desertions are blamed on a new policy of stricter arrest for minor offenses leading to more courts martial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wilbur
Wasington D. C
In Ece
Dr Ross and Charles Beck Plan Wyoming Hunting Trip
Dr G A Ross and Charles Beck depart next Tuesday for the Wind River mountains in Wyoming to hunt big game. They expect a four week trip in the Green River district with Ross’s son Harry accompanying to Valparaiso to attend a musical college and study violin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Ross
Charles Beck
Wind River Mountains
Wyoming
Green River District
Dr Ross
Valparaiso
Harry
Stevens and Gilbert Shift Six Horses to Celina Track
Stevens and Gilbert move six horses from the mile track to Celina Ohio for next week’s races. Wood Wilkes and Dr Miller show 2 24 14 heat records, Rossa W 2 16 1, Victor W 2 28, two young horses have no marks. R R Johnson with 2 17 14 joins the string. No prior race starts. Local owners expect strong season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Johnson
Lieutenant Watterson Marries Cuban Heiress in Philadelphia
Lieut Henry Watterson U S A son of a Louisville journalist married Miss Blanca Esther Casanova in Philadelphia at noon. The bride is daughter of Dr and Mrs Juan J Casanova and niece of General Casanova killed in the Cuban Spanish war. They met in Cuba after American forces landed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Henry Watterson
U.S. A
Louisville
Blanca Esther Casanova
Juan J. Casanova
Cuba
Casanova
Watterson
Drunken automobilist aided by wary farmer on Harrison Street
A farmer driving a spirited wagon team on Harrison street last Friday picked up a very drunk motorist north on the Goshen road. The farmer refused to give his name but said he is always willing to do a fellow man a good turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Street
Goshen Road
Night Watchman Bitten by City Dog at Junction
Night Watchman Hammond was bitten in the leg Wednesday at the Pittsburg road and Fairfield avenue crossing by a dog owned by the Reiter family in the southwestern city. The wound was not serious and cauterized. Hammond reported to police and asked that the dog be killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Pittsburg Road
Fairfield Avenue
Reiter
Welten Hanson Marriage Ties Wellington Restaurateur Weds Carrie Hanson
John G. Welten proprietor of the Wellington restaurant marries Carrie Hanson in a quiet ceremony at the bride’s parents’ home. The couple will reside at the corner of Harrison and Brackenridge streets and host friends at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Welten
Wellington
Carrie Hanson
Richard G. Hanson
Summit Street
Mrs. Welton
Harrison and
Brackenridge Streets
Emery Wheel Blast Wounds Indiana Machinist
William Glassenkamp a machinist at Indiana Road Machine works suffered a severe right arm laceration and contusions when an emery wheel exploded sending fragments in many directions. Dr C B Stemen treated him. Also G F Meyers longtime Rome City summer visitor returned home ill with Brights disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Glassenkamp
Indiana Road Machine Works
C. B. Stemen
Glassenkamp
G. F. Meyers
Douglas Avenue
Rome City
Bright
Policeman fatally shoots man at Free Midway scene
In Biagio New York Aug 16 police officer Diebold in plain clothes says he acted in self defense after Judson Burr of Albion struck him with a plank while Burr tore down a platform outside the Pan American Exposition grounds. Diebold claimed warning and no permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biagio
N. Y
Diebold
Judson C. Burr
Albion
Burr
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promoted for Teething
An advertisement urges mothers to use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the best remedy for teething children. The note mentions the product and its use for soothing infants.
Generous Gift to Workers of Rio Grande Western
Colorado Springs reports Gen. W. J. Palmer of this city distributed 10,000 shares of Rio Grande Western stock among railroad employees after selling his stake for 6 million dollars. The total value exceeded 1 million dollars and covered all ranks from section foreman to general manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Col
W. J. Palmer
Rio Grande Western Railroad
Nickel Plate Railway offers Buffalo excursion fare
The Nickel Plate Road will sell excursion tickets to Buffalo after August 19 at one fare plus one dollar for the round trip, valid for 15 days. Inquire at nearest agent or Co. A. Asterlin, T. P.A., Fort Wayne, Indiana, or R. J. Hamilton, Agent, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
A. Asterlin
T. P.A
Fort Wayne
Ind
R. J. Hamilton
Twenty Day Limit Tickets to Buffalo via Nickel Plate
After August 19 tickets for travel to Buffalo and return will be sold at one and one third fare via the Nickel Plate road. See the nearest ticket agent or address Co. A. Asterlin T. P. A. Fort Wayne Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
A. Asterlin
Ind
R. J. Hamilton
Graves & Co Camera Deals for Holiday Trade
Chicago dealer Graves & Co at 35 Randolph Street offers liberal discounts on high grade cameras for the holiday season. Request the special price list and see the advertisement in this paper. 14-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graves & Co
Randolph St
Chicago
Randolph Street
Real Estate For Sale And Exchange Four 40acre Tracts
For sale or exchange several parcels including 25 acre 7 miles from city 10 acre 3 miles out 10 acre 7 miles out 13 acre 5 miles out 10 acre 66 miles out 7 acre 2 miles out and a 5 room house at No 7 Summit St plus contact RB Niswonger Co 18 Harrison St asking 1250 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Summit St
RB. C. Niswonger & Co
Harrison St
Money to Loan at Six Per Cent Interest
Advertising note offering a loan at six percent interest. Mentions no attorney fees and references Hellers Abstracts as a possible abstract service. Limited readable text. no full details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heller
Wedding in Accident Highlights Lutheran Clergy Family Ties
Rev. Jacob Miller, pastor of St. Pauls Lutheran, travels from his Bass Block rooms to Accident Maryland to officiate at the wedding of his youngest sister to Rev. Von Schilchten of Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Miller
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Accident
Rev
von Schilchten
Cincinnati
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C. B. Fitch, Clinton Treet
Bee Keeper Supplies
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Smith & 60
Calhoun Street
D. B. Gary
Huntertown
Hunter Homestead
International Business Colege
Lad
Indiana
NWO Commission
Charles Hilton
Mississippi
William Tholsworth
Dennis Houlihan
DR. Crafts
Welten—Hanson
AY Vailehiss
New York
Bears
Wenger
N. R. Wenger
IMB
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Stehvaera
Ou Bsou
Bae
Kat As
RED Cross
Mera Addre
Jinge Cinchona Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Dreier & Bro
Columbia Streets
State of
Minnie V. Dailey
Frank Dailey
Frank J. Belot
M. T. Stokes
Plaintiff
Julia
Marie Taylor
This City
F. Pheiffer
Bass Block
Fort Wayne Trasi Co
Henry C. Paul
Samuel M. Foster
Andrew Hoffman
Charles A. Wilding
William Paul
Ass't
Charles S. Bush
George W. Pixley
William E. Bmosaman
Henny C. Paul
Andrew ©. Hoffman
John CG. Peters
Wiliam J. Veeny
Louis Fox
John B. Reuse
David Studebaker
Giizans Trust Company
Cor. Berry and
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J. A
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Calhoun St
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