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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1899

Page

5

Charles Busch Found Dead in New Haven Cottage

The 75 year old Charles Busch was found dead in his bed at his New Haven home after neighbors reported he was missing since Saturday. Deputy Coroner Barnett ruled death from general debility due to old age. Peter Schinkel was appointed administrator of Busch’s estate and arranged the funeral.

Melching New Haven Charles Busch C. E. Barnett Mr. Busch Buseh Barnett Peter Schinkel Hamilton Bank Fredericka Jesse Jacob Hiser Busch Fort Wayne

Grand and Petit Juries Picked by Commissioners

Jury commissioners John Stopher and William Soest announced the grand and circuit court juries in the county clerk's office. Grand Jury members include William Collins and John Hardesty among others. Petit Jury lists D M Crabb, Frederick Wiebke, Charles Chausse, and more. The grand jury is to be called by Judge O Rourke for September 6. petit jury report date undecided.

John Stopher William Soest Grand Jury Circuit Court William Collins Pleasant Township John Hardesty Cedar Creek George Coverdale Lafayette James McKinley Springfield Theodore Hay Jefferson Julius Trihan Lake Petit Jury D. M. Crabb Washington Township Frederick Wiebke Wayne Charles Chausse Jackson Wiliam F. Bushing St. Joe Robert Harding Charles Fairfield M. Swan Christian Franze Madison D. W. Bitner George Shookman Marion William D. Henderson City George Reynolds Monroe O’rourke

Allen County teachers gather for annual county institute

In Fort Wayne Allen County instructors convene at Berry Street M E Church beginning Monday afternoon September 4 at 1 30. A strong lineup of Indiana University and Fort Wayne educators leads sessions on math reading psychology and school culture with a full week of devotions music and lectures. The district schools start September 18 with township institutes scheduled in the intervening week.

Allen County Fort Wayne County Teachers’ Institute Berry Street M. E Young William Lowe Bryan Indiana University Bloomington Ind Robert Judson Aley William E. Adams Fort Wayne College of Expression Justin N. Study William Miles Fort Wayne Public Schools Burris A. Jenkins University of Indianapolis Indianapolis W. L. Bryan Rest Reading Circle R. J. Aley

Return from Alaska by William Fitzgerald and Son

William Fitzgerald and his son Charles return to their county from Alaska after a year seeking gold. They chronicle work in Seattle earning 2.50 per day on a railroad and fortifications, then moved to the Atlin district in British Columbia to stake claims. They crossed Lake Bennett to Discovery City and built the first log cabin there. They state they never lacked provisions.

William Fitzgerald Charles Alaska Seattle Atlin British Columbia Lake Bennett Discovery City

Mr Fitzgerald and Son Favor Prospect Up North for Spring Return

The Fitzgeralds express satisfaction with northern prospects and expect to return next spring. They carry four large pieces of gold slated for minting in Philadelphia and possess a sizable collection of curios.

Judge Dawson Dismisses Bieber Divorce Case

Judge Dawson dismissed Ella Bieber v William Bieber divorce after the couple settled property division and agreed to continue living together.

Dawson Ella Bieber William Bieber

Township institutes to be set at county gathering

The article notes dates for township institutes to be fixed during next week's county gathering. Ashley Perrin Cromwell, infant son of Clarence and Cromwell, died Monday at their McBain Michigan home. Grandmother Mrs Ella Perrin received a telegram. George Stuber departs Friday for St Joseph's College at Renssalaer to study Latin before entering Fort Wayne College of Medicine.

Ashley Perrin Cromwell Clarence Cromwell McBain Mich Cromwell Fort Wayne Ella Perrin Little One George Stuber St. Joseph’s College Renssalaer Ater Fort Wayne College of Medicine

Fort Wayne Gambling Hells Ordered Closed and Prohibition Enforced

Superintendent Gorsline ordered Fort Wayne gambling dens to shut down and obey 11 o'clock and Sunday closing laws. He warned enforcement, destruction of paraphernalia, and arrests if operatives persisted. Mayor Scherer backed the order, while saloon patrons faced a crackdown during prohibition hours.

Gorsline Scherer Journal-Gazette Intendo Sentinel Board of Safety

Tool dressing and metalwork services offered locally

Advertisement notes specialty in dressing tools for stone cutters plumbers machinists and tinsmiths with die making on short notice. Also lists sale or exchange of an 148 acre farm northeast of city with contact Ben Barra at 50 and 52 E Columbia St.

Robert Williamson D&w Pearl Street City Ben Barra Columbia St Ben BR. Barra

Alleged Criminal Assault Reported in East End

Elmer E. Rhodes files affidavit with Mayor Scherer accusing Ross Rodabaugh of assaulting 8 year old Josie Rhodes at a gravel pit on Sunday. Rodabaugh, about 15, was arrested for stealing watermelons earlier but released. Mrs. Bickford remains in Hope hospital with improved condition. For sale farm properties offered by Ben Barra on Columbia Street.

Elmer E. Rhodes Scherer Ross Rodabaugh Josie Rhodes East End Rodabaugh Lapp

Beall Operated On for Intestinal Obstruction at Hope Hospital

Charles Beall son of Rev. M. E. Beall underwent a bowel obstruction operation at Hope hospital at 5 30 yesterday. Doctors Porter Deming Drayer and Bud Van Sweringen performed the procedure under anesthesia for over two hours. The operation was successful and Beall is resting easily. He has had three prior operations for the same condition.

Charles Beall M. E. Beall Hope Hospital

Transvaal govt rejects further concessions in reply

Capetown August 28 the Transvaal government replies to British secretary of state for the colonies Mr Chamberlain that it adheres to its latest offer and will not make any further concessions.

Capetown Mr. Chamberlain Transvaal

Appointed Administrator for Nina E. France Estate

Alpheus Swift has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Nina E. France deceased. Miss Viola Brown of East Lewis Street is visiting Lima with friends and relatives.

Alpheus Swift Nina E. France Viola Brown East Lewis Street Lima

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Chas. Busch Commissioners Berry Street M. E. Church W. E. Adams L. L. Henson W. L. Bryan Raphael W. E. Adams P. J. Rice Ainslie North America J. N Ceeeeeeess J. Aley C. C. Cissell William Miles Reading Mecca Our Friendship Hearts J. L. Sievert Tician and Jeweler Calhoun Street Ring Departent I. l. Sthvert Indiana
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