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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1901

Page

11

Physician Fittings Hotel In Huntertown For Invalids

Dr. G. Cary a physician surgeon operates an invalid hotel at the old Hunter homestead in Huntertown Allen County Indiana. Located ten miles north of Fort Wayne on the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad with pure water and no miasma. Patients can be met at depots and board nursing and treatment offered without money until cured. No charges for examination. wi31 tf

Huntertown Allen County Ind Hunter Homestead Fort Wayne

Local News Briefs Include Births and Appointments

Local Lines reports several births to Tayleox, Kuttner, and Hueber families with fathers employed by local firms. It notes Dr. W H Myers buying a Stanhope carriage, Allen County Farmers Mutual Insurance holding a special meeting, and Wayne hotel preparations post fire reopening September 1. Additional items include hires at Studebaker, a stray horse found, a teacher’s resignation, a church picnic with special train, and local travel notes. A Huntington County oil strike is dated Fort Wayne stockholders’ notice. a cemetery move in Van Wert is recorded. a Leo area farmer suffers a ruptured kidney from a horse kick requiring surgery.

Isador Hueber Huffman Street Artificial W. H. Myers Allen County Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company Wayne J. C. Peters George W. Zollinger Studebaker Wagon Works South Bend Charles Harris West Main Street Laura Bradley Crown Point Ind St. Rose’s Catholic Church Monroeville Smith's Hill Grove John H. Buehler Patterson Clothing Store Wolff Bros H. W. Mordhurst Seashore Louisville Knights Templar E. Matthews Kendallville Colorado and California Oil Company Steamboat Springs Col Huntington News-Democrat A. Glenn William Glenn Fort Wayne van Wert Ohio Benedict Schlatter Leo Schlatter St. Joseph Hospital Drs. Murphy J. Rosenthal

Henze Settles His Fifty Dollar Fine on Appeal

William Henze Clinton street saloonkeeper fined weeks ago for associating with prostitutes. He appealed after payment of fine and costs, then sought dismissal of the appeal. With time, expectations rise that the prosecutor may also fulfill his sworn duty.

William Henze Clinton Street

Brakeman Harry Baum to Wed in Secret Wedding Trip

Nickel Plate brakeman Harry E. Baum plans a quiet vacation to visit friends in Ohio and will marry this week. The Sentinel’s informant could not name the bride. Baum intends to surprise his friends and keep the romance under wraps until the ceremony.

Harry E. Baum Ohio Sentinel

Boy Slightly Hurt In Calhoun Street Wagon Fall

Four year old Carl Penninggroth son of A C Penningroth of 300 Hanna street fell from his father's delivery wagon on Calhoun street last Thursday and was slightly injured. One wheel passed over his arm but no bones were broken.

Carl Penninggroth A. C. Penningroth Hanna Street Calhoun Street

Organizers Appointed for Catholic Benevolent League of Indiana

Thomas J. McLaughlin and Harry Kennetk of this city have been appointed organizers for the Catholic Benevolent League of Indiana and may establish councils anywhere in the state. The coming winter is expected to bring a large membership increase.

Thomas J. McLaughlin Harry Kennetk Catholic Benevolent League of Indiana

Coroner rules death of Eddie McKee a stone attack case

Kokomo Indiana Aug 21 Coroner Harrison finds Eddie McKee died from injuries after being struck by stones hurled by rival boys nine or ten and under The accused are Day Lester McVeta Roy and Freddie Marvin all under ten bond set they will plead self defense claiming McKee was a danger and terror among peers Only one child could sign the bond

Kokomo Ind Harrison Eddie McKee Day Lester McVeta Roy Freddie Marvin McKee

Muncie News Papers Sold and Consolidated Into Star and News

The Muncie Morning News, published by Receiver I J Claypool, was sold for 7000 dollars to George F McCulloch. The Daily and Weekly News will join with the Muncie Morning Star to form the Star and News, giving Muncie one morning and two afternoon publications. McCulloch, head of the Union Traction Co, is active in Republican state politics.

Muncie Associated Press Daily News N. F. Ethel C. F. W. Neely Heath Brothers McCull

Machinist Arrested in Train Robbery Case

Auburn Ind Aug 21 John W Brown a machinist at the gas engine works here was arrested on charges of complicity in an attempted hold up of a Baltimore and Ohio train near Whiting weeks ago Detectives from the government and the railroad secured the arrest Brown in custody with Sheriff Hathaway went to Chicago where he joined the detectives local officials believe he is innocent

Auburn Ind John W. Brown Lere Baltimore and Ohio Whiting Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Brown Hathaway Chicago

Conkey's Pressmen Strike Over Union Discharges

In Hammond Indiana on August 2 seven five pressmen of Conkey Printing strike after top managers discharge workers who helped organize a union under the Pressman's International Union charter. Strikers demand reinstatement of all discharged men and the right to organize remains the central issue awaiting Mr. Conkey's reply.

Hammond, Ind Conkey Printing Company Pressman's International Union Conkey

Elopement of ThirteenYearOld Sparks Indiana Sensation

Frankfort Indiana August 21 The elopement of Miss Susie Luddington aged thirteen and Charles Newbold aged older continues to draw attention. The couple reportedly escaped from the home after the parents retired and met clandestinely. The elopement remained a quiet affair until yesterday afternoon drawing police and relatives into the case.

Elopement Leads to Parental Consent for Marriage

In a city incident a young couple fled to a buggy after a church service. Newbold, who met them, initially faced pursuit to take the man into custody for abduction due to the girl's age, but the parents have now consented to the marriage and efforts are underway to locate the runaways and inform them. Newbold is the son of a former county assessor, and the girl is the daughter of a city fireman.

Newbold Elopers Newhbold

Enjoining Repairs Near Bluffton Plant Sparks Dispute

James McCormick sues Marcy Manufacturing for 10000 dollars to stop rebuilding its galvanizing plant after a fire. He claims the plant endangers his 15000 dollar residence and emits unsanitary fumes. Marcy offers 1750 dollars to move the plant 200 feet west, as Bluffton residents urge the factory to stay.

Bluffton, Ind James McCormick Marcy Manufacturing Company Marcy Union City Bluffton Mr. McCormick W. B. Nimmons Marcy Company

Young dies from old work accident paralysis in Peru

George Young aged 23 died last night from paralysis linked to an injury after a seven year old fight at the Peru bagging mills. He was struck on the spine by a co worker named Hugh Smith who left town and has not been heard from since.

Peru Ind George Young Hugh Smith Smith

Defy Mandate Of Assessor In Amish Dispute

In Adkins county Amish division called short-haired refuse to swear or aid assessment sheets. Leaders confer with county officials but no concession. state law will be invoked to compel obedience to the state.

Portland Ind Adkins County

Graham resigns as Peru pastor after year in church

Rev. L. H. Graham resigns from the Christian church in Peru Indiana effective in October after serving one year since coming from Worthington.

Graham Peru Ind L. H. Graham Christian Church Worthington

Duel in the dark ends with two wounded in La Porte store

In La Porte Indiana at 3 a.m. Washington Collom merchant at Mill Creek fought a robber inside his store. Four revolver shots were fired, then blows with gun butts left both men bloodied. The robber, a telegraph operator from a respected family, fled and has no name. Collom had killed a looter six years earlier.

Laporte Ind Washington Collom Mill Creek Collom

Indiana biological station chief fined for nets in possession

Prof Carl H Eigenmann head of Indiana university biological station at Winona lake was fined five dollars and costs for possessing fish nets. Ex Congressman L W Royse acted as defense counsel and the ruling was appealed to the circuit court. The nets belonged to the state and were used for scientific work, not concealed. The prosecution disrupts station work and has drawn wide interest.

Warsaw Ind Carl H. Eigenmann Indiana University Winona Lake Squire Young L. W. Royse

Train Attack Reported Near Mor Day Incident

A man testified that two assailants robbed him of a few cents on a Mor Day train and threw him from the car before it expired. He says he tried to reboard but was kicked, beaten, and run over. Jacob Schmacker, a cousin, said four men attacked both men, according to police.

Jacob Schmacker John

Umpire Struck by Bat in Farmersburg Game Fatal Skull Fracture

Ora Jennings, umpiring a ball game at Farmersburg, was struck on the head by player Marcellus Forbes in a dispute over a call. Jennings suffered a fractured skull and cannot recover. Forbes, an ex convict, is jailed in Sullivan.

Terre Haute Ind Ora Jennings Farmersburg Here Marcellus Forbes Jennings Forbes Sullivan

Strangled on a Peanut in Elkhart

In Elkhart Indiana on August 22 a seven teen month old daughter of Mr and Mrs David Roose died after being strangled by a peanut kernel fed by her little brother. The nut lodged in the windpipe and after an initial relief a second attack proved fatal.

Elkhart Ind David Roose

Kokomo Girl Bertha Thatcher Missing Since Friday

Miss Bertha Thatcher of Kokomo Indiana has vanished after a bogey ride with her lover Len Gerhart last Friday. Authorities are investigating the disappearance as officers pursue leads in the case.

Kokomo Ind Bertha Thatcher Len Gerhart

Woman Ends Life In Gas City By Drinking Carbolic Acid

Marion Indiana August 22 Mrs Lizzie Bacon wife of David Bacon of Gas City killed herself by drinking carbolic acid last night. The act occurred in her home and police report no immediate motive or witnesses.

Marion Ind Lizzie Bacon David Bacon Gas City

Brother shoots man. charges dismissed as assault outcome

Anderson Ind August 22 Harry Abbott was fined 25 dollars for assault and battery after being shot in the throat by his brother Alfred Abbott two weeks earlier. The shooting followed Harry Abbott's attack on the family and Alfred Abbott faced no charges.

Mysterious Disappearance of Maud Lewis in Greensburg Carnival

In Greensburg Indiana Miss Maud Lewis seventeen, who came from Sandusky with her parents to a street carnival, vanished after 10 p.m. when she left a companion to meet her parents. Authorities search carnival crews and shows for clues to abduction.

Greensburg Ind Maud Lewis Sandusky

Hospital plan proposed for Huntington by religious order

The Order of Poor Handmaids of Christ, managing St. Joseph's hospital, proposes building a new hospital in Huntington. Dr. M. H. Thomas presented the plan to Bishop Alerding, who supports it if local citizens supply a site. The hospital would be erected and in operation by next spring, with little difficulty in locating a site.

Huntington Order of Poor Handmaids of Christ St. Joseph’s Hospital M. H. Thomas Alerding

Money to loan on farms at six percent interest

Loan offers at six percent interest with no commission apply to farm financing. Heller's Abstract Office located at 32 East Berry Street provides the service. The notice specifies a farming loan option with straightforward terms.

Heller’s Abstract East Berry Street

Farmer Robbery Escape Near Anderson Indiana

John Haynes, a farmer near Anderson Indiana, woke to intruders at his home. Four men forced entry while he fled through a window with $280 from grain sold at Pendleton. He reached a neighbor and escaped. the burglars left empty handed.

Anderson Ind John Haynes Ciy Pendleton

Boy suffers severe Burns in Fire Incident

A fire was quickly extinguished by water but charred the lad’s face and body. The burns left flesh sloughing in places, though officials report the boy will recover without facial disfigurement. other areas may scar.

Woman Cured After Three Years With Celery Nerve Compound

A woman who suffered three years from nervous prostration reports two bottles of Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound cured her. She says she rarely feels her nerves now and calls it a wonderful remedy sold by Dreier & Bro. at the Calhoun and Columbia street corner.

Dreier & Bro Calhoun and Columbia Streets

Graces & Co advertise holidays discounts on cameras

Graves & Co of 35 Randolph Street Chicago offers liberal discounts on high grade cameras for the holiday trade. Send for special price list. Bee advertisement in this paper. 14-tf.

Graves & Co Randolph Street Chicago

Real Estate Listing by C F Pfeiffer in Bass Block

Property listing entry for C F Pfeiffer located in rooms 6 7 Bass Block at 1711 detailing a real estate notice likely offering rooms or space for lease or sale. No further context available.

Bass Block

Indiana Man Killed In Chicago Case Sparks Mystery

A Chicago police report on August 22 notes a probable murder involving an Indiana man. The incident draws attention as investigators pursue leads and clarify the circumstances surrounding the death.

Boy Burned At Home In Rockhill Street Incident

Four year old Willie Beck son of engineer and Mrs William G Beck of 158 Rockhill street suffered severe burns in a recent accident at home.

Willie Beck William G. Beck Rockhill Street

Lake Shore to hire firemen from section men ranks

The Lake Shore line will recruit its firemen from its own section men. The change aims to ensure a full force of section men as firemen. About seventy five new firemen are planned for employment this fall, affecting other lines as well.

Lake Shore

Young Fellows Seek Gangs Posts For Firing Locomotives

The notice describes applications from educated young men for positions in gangs who are better educated than the average section man but may lack superior natural qualifications for firing locomotives. They do not anticipate long tenure in the section gang.

Evils of Antipyrine Headache Cure Promises Safe Relief

An advertisement warns antipyrine can depress the heart and upset kidney function. Krause's Headache Capsules are claimed to contain no antipyrine chloral morphine or harmful ingredients. They are marketed as curing quickly leaving the head clear and cool. Price 25c sold by Dreier & Bro corner Calhoun and Columbia streets.

Krause Dreier & Bro Calhoun and Columbia Streets

August Specials Offer One Cent a Mile to Buffalo

Every Tuesday, travel is offered at one cent a mile to Buffalo and return on the Nickel Plate road with a three day limit. For details contact the nearest agent or C. A. Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Ind or R. J. Hamilton Agent Fort Wayne Ind.

Buffalo Nickel Plate Road C. A. Asterlin Fort Wayne Ind R. J. Hamilton Thurlot

Mrs W D Miller Returns From Visit In Whitley County

Mrs Miller has returned from a visit with friends in Whitley County. The note mentions travel and reunion with acquaintances in the region.

W. D. Miller Whitley County

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Eureka Harness Oil Evertobere Fm Stadard Oil Co C. B. Fitch Clinton Treet Ameras Kodseks Cats Randolph St F. M. Smith G. Cary Port Wayne W. A. Jones Old National Bank P. A. & F. P. Randall Bass Elk Klaehn & Melching Edwin Tayleox P. G. Kuttner East Jefferson Street Henze Brakeman Muncie Star Thief Hospital For Huntington Oyey Genuuine Centaur Ompany Murray Street New DR. Wenger Dr. N. R. Wenger Wort Wayne, ID
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