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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1899
Page
11
Local court notes show Wi Hopkins and others sue Gottlieb Hallér for 200 dollars with Breen Morris listed as attorneys. Other items include real estate suits, foreclosures, a breach of contract action by Commodore Emerick, and various local notices and personal updates.
Inventors G D Nis wongsongse and J W Howenstins unveil a new filter and radiator attachment designed for standard refrigerators. The device aims to improve cooling efficiency with several test units produced for evaluation.
Clyde Knepper is jailed on a charge of stealing a wheel from James Barkdoll who worked for Knepper’s foster father. Knepper reportedly took the wheel several days ago aiming to ride it to Indianapolis.
Mrs Isabella Robinson mother of Congressman Robinson sustained a deep cut on the left hand last Thursday when a glass fruit jar she was tightening lid on broke. The accident occurred at her home and she was left with a painful gash on the back of her hand.
The committee voted to cancel the street fair and carnival planned for next month in Fort Wayne unless $3,500 in subscriptions was raised by last evening. Subscriptions totals reached $3,359.50, leaving $704.46 debt from last year. A five member permanent committee was appointed to organize for a fall 1900 fair and debt repayment, with suggestions including a second fair at Princess Rink in October and further action to follow.
Adam Hertsey, a Jefferson township farmer, fell from a straw stack while threshing and landed on his head. He suffered a bad cut on the skull and a deep wound in the right calf from a pitchfork prong, but miraculously avoided a neck fracture.
Five leading handle makers met Thursday at the Randall hotel to form a business alliance. Attendees included Sperry and Schnitker of New Haven R W Montross of Chicago and Cook Rogan and M C Baker of Piqua Ohio. They pooled interests and agreed to share orders if one factory ran short to balance supply and demand.
Frederick Kromer aged 81 years 2 months and 11 days died at his farm home in Washington township five miles from town due to Brights disease. A native of Niederenwoehren Germany he came to America in 1840 and settled in Allen county after working on the Wabash and Erie canal. He leaves ten children seven living Charles Christian Henry Matilda Emma Minnie Mary Fred Gottlob and Sophia. first wife died 1892 and he remarried in 1894. Funeral 1:30 pm from home then 2:30 pm at Lutheran school house. interment Coldwater cemetery.
Fred H. Robinson died Thursday morning at his home on East Wayne street from consumption. A teamster by trade, he had lived in Fort Wayne about ten years and left a wife and three children surviving. Funeral services were held at his home on Saturday and the body sent to Ossian for burial.
The regiment is ordered to depart for San Francisco on August 30 and sail on the transport Sherman on September 5 for Manila. Lieutenant Fenner expresses satisfaction with military life and expects active service before returning to Fort Wayne.
A city hall meeting last week discussed a four day Fort Wayne carnival this fall with barbecue on day one at the baseball park, trotting and racing at the Driving park, a floral parade, civic events, fireworks, mardi gras, and a ball. A committee of Purcell Pearse O Ry an Shaw and Scott was named to report a plan for the event. Purses of 200 to 300 dollars were noted and local associations and business leaders would be invited to participate.
The Nickle Plate Road offers special low fares to Philadelphia for the annual G A R encampment. Tickets go on sale September 1, 2, 3 and 4. Consult local agents for details.
Help wanted notices indicate the Paul Manufacturing Company seeks butts or small timber of any kind. Located at the corner of 6th and North Calhoun, Bloomingdale, the ad requests material supply for unspecified manufacturing needs.
Hartnett formerly of Fort Wayne died yesterday in Murphy Illinois at about 78. He once worked as a watchman at the Pittsburg shops. Remains were brought to Fort Wayne for burial at the Catholic cemetery arriving via Pittsburg railroad around noon Saturday. Survived by son Frank near Monroe and two daughters Mrs Murphy of Chicago and Mrs Bagley of Valparaiso.
An old notice advocates Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming it as the best remedy. The author signs with May Stod and urges mothers to trust the product for their infants' comfort.
Cr F Pfeiffer offers loans on real estate or personal security at rooms 6-7 Bass Block. Dr Sturgis now occupies new offices over the Beverforden drug store at 1711 Dr Sturgis.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Woebbeking of Woodburn died Friday morning from exhaustion. She was only a few days old.
An advertisement touts a fertilizer specially adapted for wheat and other crops promising high returns. The International Business College announces its move into new quarters in the Mlektra building on Rast Berry street.
Alva Bhoton of Montpelier Ind died at St Josephs hospital from liver failure last Thursday after his illness worsened en route for treatment. He was 37, leaving a wife and an eight year old son. brother Lee Rhoton was with him at death.
Loan advertisement offering funds from $500 up with $100 multiples due at interest payment. Rates 4 1/2 to 6 percent based on loan size and security. Arrangements made for prompt cash and quick repayment options. Jy26-4w
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