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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1901
Page
6
Stuart B. Young former Louisville city treasurer and clubman killed himself amid rumors of a $50,000 deficiency. A bride awaited his return as friends hunted the city for him and a boy who befriended him heard of the tragedy after Young read a newspaper report.
In Indianapolis Tad November 29, Mrs William Moberly of North Pine Street was attacked on her lawn by an unknown woman who threw carbolic acid in her face, burning her badly. Police say anonymous letters may help identify the assailant.
The residence of John Wooley at 82 Green Street suffered a fire Thursday afternoon causing about $200 in damage. The blaze started in an upstairs room where children were believed to be playing with matches and heavily burned the rear portion before firefighters contained it. Alarm was sounded at 3:45 PM.
Few wagers were placed on the McGovern versus Corbett fight on Thursday with all money directed to the rounds it would take McGovern to stop Denver. Many believed Corbett would not win, seeing him as only seeking a reputation.
The marriage of Miss Carrie Miller and Albert Manth took place last Thursday at 6 p.m. at Zion's Lutheran Church. Rev. Luchrs officiated as relatives and friends filled the crowded altar area before a wedding supper at the bride’s home.
Mr and Mrs Manth, well known in Lutheran circles, celebrated at Wallace Street with about 180 guests calling to offer congratulations. They will be at home to friends on Buchanan Street in their newly erected residence by the groom.
Horton Manufacturing Company advances factory improvements on Osage Street. Work includes a new dry kiln with 50 000 foot lumber capacity, installation of new machinery and a steam heating plant. Several thousand dollars are being spent on the upgrades.
News arrives of a launch foundering at Noumea with fifteen prisoners drowned. The St. Pierre had just brought thirty four prisoners, including three women, when the overcrowded launch capsized while tendering. Warden Andre perished among the drowned. Natives attacked French boats at Pentecost Island, prompting retaliatory burning of huts and canoes as reinforcements landed.
At the Thanksgiving service the congregation learned trustee Dr. McCormick presented a check for 243 dollars from the sale of the Os sian old building.
Dr Adolph F Wermuth a prominent young physician dies at his parents home from lung trouble after a three week illness He was born in Germany and would have been 24 in December He studied at Fort Wayne College of Medicine Heidelberg and Berlin and was active at St Joseph hospital Zion's Lutheran church and the Walther League orchestra He is survived by his parents one brother Alfred and five sisters Helen Frieda Wartha Selma and Dekia Wermuth
Mrs Phoebe Harden, age 74 years 5 months 20 days, died at 5 p m Thursday at the home of her son Dennis Harden 142 Montgomery Street after a February illness from dropsy. A native of New York her husband died about nine years ago. Two sons survive Dennis Harden of this city and another son living in Montana.
Mrs Rosa Stanger wife of George Stanger of 192 Buchanan street died Wednesday night from typhoid fever aged twenty seven. She had been ill a little over a week leaving a seven week old infant. Surviving are her husband a seven week old child. The husband works as a moulder at the Bass foundry. Her parents live near Berne Indiana where the remains were taken for burial.
Rural route mailboxes are cluttered with hand bills and circulars. Postmaster Sharpe reports a Washington directive ordering carriers to remove such material. Congress may pass a law making placing items in rural boxes a punishable offense.
Seven month old Ralph Emerson Clark son of Mr. and Mrs. James Clark of 120 Boone Street died Thursday morning after a brief illness.
Bogus medical ad claims Botanic Blood Balm cures ulcers sores scrofula eczema itching humors pimples boils sarbeneles blood poison cancer rhumatism and other diseases. States 30 years tested thousands cured with one dollar bottles and free trial by writing Dr Gillam Atlanta Georgia. Also mentions Ranke Musbaum selling at 88 Calhoun St.
Miss Frances Shifler and G C Federspiel were married at St Patrick’s Catholic Church Wednesday morning with Rev Father Delaney officiating.
Mrs W Hicks formerly Lois Young of Fort Wayne died in Denver on Monday at age unknown from tuberculosis. She moved west about five years ago. Her mother Mrs W C Young and her husband survive. The remains were brought to Fort Wayne.
Henry Volmering a plasterer aged 53 died at 11 40 AM Friday at his home 49 Lillie Street from lung trouble He was a native of Germany Survived by his widow and eight children Frank Harry John William Mamie Minnie and Helen Volmering and Mrs William Conrad He was a member of St Marys Catholic church
Aged fifty five, the deceased left behind a father four sisters and four brothers. He was a member of Trinity M. E. church.
Huntington Ind November 29 Phil Nesbitt once missing was found in Des Moines where he was teaching French. A Des Moines resident and Dr MeLin were tracing a connection via Nesbitt and Miss Katie Milligan a girl of humble station whom Nesbitt had escorted to Fort Wayne.
William White of South Bend drank with Plymouth bartenders and boarded the wrong train at the depot. He landed in Fort Wayne on the Mamee river banks, creating a disturbance. Officer Knock detained him. Judge Louttit dismissed the drunkenness charge the next day. Siemon released on own recognizance. case against Fuchs unresolved.
Radiating from Toledo and Fort Wayne, new passenger facilities will boost Hicksville as a shipping point. The improvements are seen as a factor in business deals, especially real estate and property values, with the town likely to feel benefits of renewed growth soon.
Last Thursday evening Charles G. Stager of Lima Ohio and Miss Adda V Williams were united in marriage by Rev E W Allen at the bride’s parents home on Walton avenue The couple will reside in Lima Ohio.
Reynold Gazley a minor sues Maud Gazley seeking annulment of their marriage contract alleging he was misled by her father to obtain a license in Adams County while underage. The filing notes no signature on the complaint and marks the case as a peculiar court document.
Delphi Indiana November 29 report says Albert Hathaway of Garrett is believed to recover after the wreck Tuesday night. Hewagway and Ora Wise, also of Garrett, were pulled from debris and treated at the city hall. Wise died from a crushed breast. Hathaway suffered facial cuts and neck wound. Wise and Hathaway were on route to Tennessee. Hathaway is a De Kalb county sheriff’s brother.
Two Harbors Minnesota November 29 Wack Montroy and Dave Cummings workers in a Nester estate lumber camp drank what they believed was alcohol. Both died within an hour and a third man is in serious condition. Montroy resided in Detroit Michigan.
Charles Geiger reports being knocked down by a high school student and others during a rough frolic at Bruder corner Wayne and Calhoun streets. He suffered head injuries and narrowly avoided the building’s jagged stones. The Sentinel notes prior complaints and asks for Superintendent Study’s attention. Also reports the marriage of Alien Blood and Martha Lemke at Trinity Lutheran Church officiated by Rev. Samuel Wagenhals.
Loretta M Avens infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Avens of 124 Madison Street died at 1 30 a m Friday from exhaustion at age three days The obituary notes the family resides in Madison Street and records the infant's brief life.
An array of vintage health ads touts Burdock Blood Bitters Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup and Doan's Ointment as cures for sore throats coughs colds and piles. The notices claim rapid relief and life-saving effects from these patent medicines sold at local drug stores.
Edward Ashton Jones, a fireman on the Lake Erie railroad, died Thursday from typhoid fever at his father Lloyd Jones’s home at 112 Wella Street. He was twenty- ...
Hicksville, Ohio eyes two electric rail routes from Bryan and Defiance as Fort Wayne interests face competition. Judge Brown filed a $1000 bond to protect streets franchise obligations, while Bryen Toledo backers push for immediate, March start on construction and surveying along proposed lines. Local promoters expect one line to be built amid rivalry and public demand.
In Hartford at the Nutmeg Athletic Club Billy Bothwell known as Young Corbett defeated reigning champion Terry McGovern in the second round. Corbett pressured McGovern with sharp countering to deliver a decisive right uppercut ending the bout. McGovern showed grit but could not recover after a knockdown and faltered under Corbett s sustained attacks.
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