Farmers to unite for Hessian fly fight at city hall
Allen county farmers met at Fort Wayne city hall to discuss concerted action against the Hessian fly. Governor James A. Mount endorsed coordinated efforts and decoy-strip sowing. Purdue expert Latta outlined fertilizer guidance for different soils and the plan to edge fields with a decoy strip before main sowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Allen County Agricultural Society
Alexander Johnson
Governor Mount
Executive Department
State of Indian
Indianapolis
Ind
Allen County Agricultural and Horticultural Association
Purdue Experiment Station
Ohio
Geneva Lake
Chicago
James A. Mount
Latta
Purdue University
Purdue University, Agricultural Experiment Station of
Indiana
Lafayette
Fort Wayne
Huston
Europe
Read Phosphate Co
Nashville, Tenn
Columbus Phosphate Co
Columbus
Ow. C. Latta
Agriculturist
Johnson
Hold a Reunion of Eighty Eighth Indiana Veterans
Veterans of Company D Eighth Indiana Volunteers gather at Perry Snyder's country home near Maysville for their 32nd annual reunion. Fort Wayne members travel by carriage to renew war comradeship with Colonel Briant's regiment, with Capt. Scott Swan and Sgt. M. Thompson attending. About 65 survivors remain from 185 total members. the Allen county group's long-running annual gathering began in 1868. Subscribe for The Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Snyder
Maysville
Company OD
Eighty-eighth
Indiana Volunteers
Fort Wayne
Briant
Ofc
Scott Swan
M. Thompson
Company D
Allen County
London dispatch reports heavy Boer trap and Liverpool losses
Lord Roberts moves headquarters toward Machadodorp as Buller reports a Boer trap on August 23. Liverpool regiment suffer ten killed and forty-five wounded with thirty missing after advancing into a hollow. General Pole-Garew takes Belfast near Machadodorp, while General French moves east with cavalry. Officials note scarce grazing for horses and mules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Winderfontein
Machadodorp
Liverpool Regiment
Liverpools
Palmer
Buller
Pole-Garew
Belfast
French
South Africa
De Wet's ruse prompts surrender refusal in Krugersdorp
Commandant De La Rey appeared before Bank Station with a lance and urged the garrison led by Lord Albermarle to surrender. The garrison refused. De Wet then used the ruse to cross the river toward the Orange River colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krugersdorp
de la Rey
Lord Albermarle
DeWet
Orange River
Cordua Executed in Pretoria Conspiracy Case
London reports Lieutenant Cordua, Boer officer, was executed after a court martial found him among the ring leaders in a plot to abduct Lord Roberts and kill senior British officers. Roberts approved the verdict and sentence, with the execution taking place within hours. Cordua claimed he was drunk and urged by a British agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cordua
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Cordun
Death of Lieutenant Cordua in Pretoria firing squad
A Pretoria dispatch dated August 24 reports the execution of Lieutenant Cordua of the Transvaal artillery for breaking parole to plot abduction of Lord Roberts and the killing of British officers. Cordua faced the firing squad unbound, seated, and died after ten bullets. He was buried near the execution site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pretoria
Cordua
Transvaal Artillery
Lord Roberts
Cordun
Barehard
The Amateur Races at Labor Day Driving Park
The Amateur Driving club has arranged a Labor Day race meeting at the driving park with a 2 23 pace as a highlight. Contestants include Anna D, Harry Noble, Billy O, and Pat Gilmore in the 2 23 pace and Major T recently bought by C D Tillo as an unknown factor. The 2 30 trot features John N, W B, Harry O, and Para as leading runners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driving Park
Anna D
Harry Noble
Billy O
Pat Gilmore
Major T
C.D. Tillo
John N
W. B
Harry 0
Para
Local Horse Races Plan Carded For Church Fair
John N Las not lost a mati nee race and the owners of the other horses are determined to lower his colors if possible. Other events will be a 2:30 pace and a 2:40 trot, and evenly matched horses will start in each. The races will start at 1:30 and music will be furnished by the City band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N Las
City Band
Hill to Speak in the West Campaign Notes
Chicago dated report says Democratic National Committee chairman James I. Jones announced former Senator David B. Hill of New York will deliver speeches in the west during the campaign with times and locations to be set. Populist Party chairman Marion Butler will reach Chicago Monday for a national committee meeting, with a probable conference between the two leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James I. Jones
Democratic National Committee
David B. Hill
New York
West
Marion Butler
Party National Committee
Report Against Vacation of Viewers in New Haven Road Case
Reviewers Gloyd Crouse and Blume filed with county commissioners on the petition to vacate the Old New Haven road. Their report opposes vacation, countering an earlier favorable view and a large remonstrance. Oliver Hanna sought vacating to detach part of his Nelson farm, but the court will follow the viewers stance unless the courts override.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Gloyd
Jesse Crouse
August Blume
New Haven Road
Oliver Hanna
Nelson
Court Notes on Oleo Labeling and Dismissals
Affidavits sworn by J. K. Ross charge two Coverdale and Archer clerks with selling oleomargarine without proper labeling. The claim says other grocers bought oleo margarine from the firm and sold it in stores. The matter referred to United States authorities. Justice France dismissed charges against John M. Kane for provoke and profanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Ross
Coverdale & Archer
United States
Justice France
John M. Kane
Ed Schell
Powers Objects to Irons at Louisville Jail
Ex Secretary of State Caleb Powers, convicted as an accessory in the Goebel murder, told reporters at the county jail that he was treated like a beast of the field and would not attempt escape. He was brought from Frankfort for safekeeping, wrists placed in nippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisvile
Ane
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Powers
Frankfort
Louisville
Gone Out Of Business Fort Wayne Red Cross Medical Association
The Fort Wayne Red Cross Medical Association has closed its third floor Schmitz Building offices and ceased operations. Formed months ago with backing from local capitalists, it offered members coverage for medical bills and allowed members to choose their physicians. Growth fell short of expectations, prompting promoters and backers to end the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne Red Cross Medical Association
Schmitz
American Bar Association Meeting Attends in New York
Attorney John Morris Jr. travels from Indiana to Saratoga Springs New York to attend the American Bar Association sessions from August 2 to August 8. W P Breen of Camp May and Judge R S Taylor of Mackinac also plan to attend. Morris serves on the local Indiana council while Breen sits on the general council. Taylor joins the special committee on uniform laws by appointment of Governor Mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bar Association
John Morris, Jr
Saratoga
N. Y
W. P. Breen
Capa May
R. S. Taylor
Mackinac
Morris
Indiana
Breen
Taylor
Mount
Bigamist James Wilcox Arrested Amid Toledo Marriage Tangle
James Wilcox a colored man aged about 30 to 35 is jailed on bigamy charges. Detectives Coling and Streifling traced a Toledo wife and a Fort Wayne marriage to him after a license dated May 29 showed Wilcox wed Marcia Collins. He denied Toledo ties, admitted Fort Wayne nuptials, and awaits a preliminary hearing in Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilcox
Gorsline
Baltz
Toledo
Fort Wayne
Marcia Collins
Bullerman
Coling
Streffling
Wilcox
Calhoun Street
Rich Hotel
Harmon House
Streifling
Ougtodsr
Sentinel
Lima
Ohio
Indiana
Black Man White Woman in Wartime Elopement Tale
A Wheeling woman Maud Walker allegedly ran away with Joe Nolan a colored Fort Wayne hotel cook. Located with Nolan near the Wilcox home she admitted deserting her husband and kept up the ruse, then agreed to return to Wheeling. Nolan’s companion Welyn also left a wife and children to elope with his white lover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcox
Gorsline
Maud Walker
Wheeling
W. Va
Allo
Joe Nolan
Nolan
Fort Wayne
Stolen Wearing Apparel Case Leads to Arrest
Minnie Mitchell, a young colored girl, was arrested Sunday evening at rooms on Pearl Street on a charge of stealing wearing apparel from Dottie Lancaster and Maud Al Mick, roomers at the Fitzgerald boarding house on West Washington Street, where the Mitchell girl had been.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Mitchell
Pearl Street
Dottie Lancaster
Maud Almick
Fitzgerald
West Washington Street
Mitchell
Mitchell admits theft and partial recovery of apparel
The statement notes that the theft occurred and part of the wearing apparel was recovered. Miss Mitchell engaged Wilmer Leonard to defend her and the preliminary will be held before the mayor next Thursday morning.
Train climb theft arrest leads to jail hold
Captain Stoll of the Pennsylvania detective force arrested Tom O'Brien and William Kelso after finding a revolver and a gold watch in O'Brien's possession. O'Brien claimed the watch was a ten year keepsake from his mother. The mayor ordered an investigation and they were jailed. A separate report says thieves entered the homes of Philip Brown and Iran Pontius, farmers near Columbia City, stealing knives forks and spoons. two men with a horse and buggy were seen nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Stoll
Pennsylvania Detective Force
Tom O’brien
William Kelso
O'Brien
Gersline
Philip Brown
Iran Pontius
Columbia City
Dowden Bound Over Grand Jury on Postal Charge
Delbert Dowden of this city was held to the United States grand jury in Indianapolis on a postal law violation charge. Bond set at 200 dollars for November appearance, with sureties William A. and George Dowden. Preliminary hearing held before Commissioner Logan. Dowden pleaded not guilty. Prosecution by J D M Lafollette. defense by A Bittinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Dowden
United States Grand Jury
Indianapolis
William A
George Dowden
Dowden
Logan
Government Building
Mary Ladig
Wew Haven
J. D. M. Lafollette
A. Bittinger
Affection Alienated Suit Filed in Superior Court
Josie L. Buehrer sues Frances Emrick for 10000 damages alleging alienation of her husband s affections. Married Feb 13 1900, she claims between March 15 and May 6 Emrick enticed her husband to abandon their home, drove her from the house, and caused fear after a remark about a three week life expectancy. Attorney M T Stokes represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie L. Buehrer
Frances Emrick
Jacob A. Buehrer
Plaintiff
Horace Cortheylis
Pleasant Township
M. T. Stokes
Buehrer
BUYAN CLUB AT LEQ HOLDS DEMOCRAT MEETING IN SCHOOLHOUSE
Cedar Creek township Democrats gathered at the local schoolhouse in Leo Saturday night to rally support for the Democratic ticket this fall. E. V. Emrick and F. A. Emrick spoke as a Bryan club of seventy nine organized with officers J. G C. Martin as president and David Vanzile as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Creek Township
Leo
Gadar Creek
E. V
F. A. Emrick
Bryan Club
J. G C.martin
David Vanzile
J. B. Schwartz
George Tonkel
David Shoaff
George Krumbigel
Clark Stalter
John Notestine
Sam Souder
B. F. Fredevele
J. ©. Martin
Frank Reams
David Opdyke
D. D. Schlatter
Frank Moes
Charles Tronse
George Frederick
Weather and illnesses hit the community hard in Wenather
Wenather remains hot with widespread sickness in the village. Dan Highs battles hay fever while Mrs. Samuel Lutz recovers after a week of illness. Mrs. George Morton shows progress toward convalescence. J G Gorvell and wife from Ossian visited on Saturday, and Charles Melching died in Fort Wayne Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenather
Dan
Samuel Lutz
George Morton
Clon~ Valescent
J. G. Gorvell
Ossian
Charles Melching
Port Wayne Leat
Final Summer Goods Clearance Sales at Discount Prices
A local store advertises a final clearing of summer goods with widespread discounts on bicycle hose gloves lisle hose opera hose and underwear. Linen and duck skirts range from 50 cents to 2 50 with prior prices cited. New fall wrappers gloves corsets silk and wool waists and men shirts and neckwear are advertised with daily arrivals noted.
Fort Wayne Trust Co. Ad and Local Notices
Fort Wayne Trust Co offers 3 percent interest on deposits from $1.00 up, with loans on farm and city real estate at low rates. Officers include Henry C. Paul president and Charles A. Wilding secretary. Local items note visitors, illnesses, church events, a baseball game, and trips to Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corner Main and
Court Sts
Henry C. Paul
Samuel M. Foster
Andrew E. Hoffman
Charles A. Wilding
William Paul
Ass’t
Simme M. Foxter
Andrew FE. Oilman
Charles 8
Ash. Johns
Potare
Georga W. Pixley
William J. Vanay
Willan Ti
Masgsman
Lould Fox
Henry 0 Paul
John B. Hanan
David Studabaker
Resolutions Adopted for Lewis L. Hatch by Olive Branch Lodge
The Olive Branch Lign No 248 A F M Poe Ini adopts resolutions in memory of Lewis L. Hatch. They express sorrow for his death, praise his character, and note a Christian hope of reunion in heaven. A copy is sent to his family and published in Fort Wayne papers, with records to commemorate his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Branch
Poe
Lewis L. Hatch
Fort Wayne
Jud
B. Emerick
J. L. Cartwright
M. J. Sprang
Conclave of Fort Wayne Commandery Postponed
The Fort Wayne Commandery No 4 Knights Templar conclave planned for Thursday evening is postponed to Thursday evening September 4. At that time the red cross order will be conferred and a banquet will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne Commandery No. 4
Knights Templar
Order of the Red Cross
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GOV. Mount
Purduf
Lieutenant Cordua
Hill
Old New Haven
Ing and Streifling
Grand Jury
Tostal
Buyan Club
Leq
Fort Wayne Trust Co
Undertaker
Robert Klaehn
West Main
Marin
Elhanain
Sam Wilson
Ossinn
Our Place
H. B. Brown
Biniston
Dr. LaFollette
Jones
M. ZB
Rev. Allen
Mm, E. Church
Dr. LaVollette
Minnie
Dora Sholts
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