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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1889
Page
3
A wide range of social and community items is recorded from Fort Wayne and surrounding areas. Notable entries include a birth announcement for Nash Montgomery, estate and guardianship actions, multiple marriage licenses, a clerical death, real estate and business moves, lively notes on clubs and lodge elections, hospital updates, court actions, and officials urged to reform health and funeral shipment rules.
Henry Hubler a prosperous Marion Township farmer was awakened Wednesday by a midnight burglar Monday night in his city home. He leaped from the couch grappled with the intruder who escaped through a window firing a revolver shot that ripped a lock as the burglar fled leaving a slouch hat behind. A large sum of money was believed to be the target with little else disturbed.
Deputy State Superintendent Geeting outlines Indiana public school statistics for the year ended July 31 1889. Data show 18 253 teachers 9 928 schools with varied building types and 770 875 children of school age. Enrollment reached 523 147 pupils with 350 752 in average daily attendance and about 900 000 copies of the new Indiana school books distributed statewide.
Monroeville School board president David Redelsheimer reportedly refused to accept Indiana school books sent for local use. Superintendent Felts led an investigation showing refusal to receive the materials, with plans to return them. The issue was referred to the state superintendent and the Indiana School Book Company, signaling possible trouble in the district.
Wm Alderman aged 78 died early Tuesday from paralysis. Born in New Jersey he moved to Indiana before statehood and lived in Milan township since 1852. Survived by widow and five children Dayton Alderman Frank Alderman Mrs Dr Swift Mrs Drury and Mrs Jenness. Funeral held Thursday at 1 pm from Barnett chapel with Rev Shaffer officiating.
In the city, the LaFontaine family is linked to the Indian Godfrey family. The great-grandfather rests in a graveyard near the Wabash river, four miles west of Peru, establishing a noted historical connection for local genealogical records.
The St. Julian council Catholic Benevolent Legion met last week and elected officers: Jacob Hartman chancellor A A Gocke president J A Deagan vice president A Corcoran orator Owen Barry secretary F J Woirol collector J J Besson treasurer M Bremer marshal Thomas Sherer guard Trustees J Harkenrider Frank Baker H Hilker Rey Father Delaney spiritual director.
The Catholic clergy of the Fort Wayne diocese held the semi annual theological conference at Library hall. About twenty five attended including Fathers Brammer Lang Oechtering Romer Messman Koenig Borg Delaney Byrne from Fort Wayne and guests Wilkin Decatur Young Garrett Quinlan Arcola Wiedau New Haven Hartman Monroeville Boccard Roanoke Schmidt Muncie Baker Port and Rt. Rev. Bishop Dwenger presided. Papers were read by Fathers Borg Baker and Schmidt. The gathering yielded much information and pleasure.
John Bowser sues Cynthia Bowser through attorney J R Bittinger for divorce citing abandonment while residing in Lake township. Fred H Gresham files for divorce from Lillie Gresham with attorney B F Harper. the non resident defendant is named in the circuit court case. Both parties are described as colored.
Henry Hille’s fifteen year old son left Fort Wayne months ago with companions and wandered through eastern and western towns. The boy reached Toledo early this week and, pursued by his father, arrived home Friday afternoon while the man hunted him there.
James Davidson of Colburn Indiana and his wife were visiting in Butler when a domestic dispute led to tragedy. Davidson fired at his wife as she pulled up a carpet, believing he had killed her, then shot himself. The couple’s son-in-law Isaac Tilford and other family members attended the funeral. Davidson’s wife has filed for divorce in DeKalb county, and the estate, including life insurance, is tied up with the widow. Nearby reports note births in the city including a son to Mr and Mrs J A Vokel, a daughter to Mr and Mrs Martin Gross, and a daughter to Mr and Mrs J Arens.
William Herrick aged sixty nine died of heart disease in a barn on Spy Run Avenue early Wednesday. His wife Mrs Herrick woke to find him missing and neighbors found him cold in death. Coroner’s verdict is natural causes. He was father to Rev H N Herrick, president of the M E college.
After a full night of deliberation the jury awarded Samuel C. Grubb 3166 damages in his case against the Fort Wayne Cincinnati and Louisville railway company for injuries from car coupling that left him partially paralyzed. The defendant plans to appeal to the state supreme court.
County commissioners opened bids for secretary duties for the coming year and awarded the post to Dr. W H Myers at two hundred dollars. Other bids were Dr T J Dilla 240 Dr E J McOsc ar 210 and Dr Carl Proegler 200. Retiring officer Dr Dills is praised for his service.
Five well known locals departed Sunday evening at 7 40 on No 8 bound for New York where they will board for Europe. The party includes Jacob Baltes contractor Christian F Krah mason Fred Helling ice man William Miller grocer and Henry Hachmeyer mason. They plan to visit Germany France and other places and expect to be away until next June.
Reported deaths list causes and ages for multiple individuals including Sophia Bolander 62 gall stones Charles Sturm 30 railroad accident Sister Astachia 31 consumption William R Herrick 69 heart disease Grace Turner 14 pneumonia James DeGrattery 61 heart disease J Young 1 day exhaustion Edward Kelsey 22 consumption Edward Leffers 6 weeks bronchitis Willie Stadtler 6 years croup Albert Liebenguth 1 day exhaustion
Fort Wayne Driving club met at Wayne hotel Saturday with A. D. Cressler presiding and W. H. Watt as secretary. Members discussed a three day race meeting the first week in June with purses totaling $500 and nearly $400 subscribed. a fall meeting was also planned. The remarks praised the local racing efforts elevating Fort Wayne horses.
Headquarters for Gents fancy Toilet Slippers at Massachusetts Shoe Co market prices from 50 cents to 2 50 per pair. Located 16 Calhoun Street Fort Wayne. Also advertising second growth white oak lengths and market buys. Notices include other goods like Men rubbers buckles and boots with price points and a claim of best footwear value.
John LaFontaine, last male of the LaFontaine line and grandson of the Miami chief, died at his uncle Christian Engleman’s residence at the forks of the Wabash. His funeral is planned for Thursday morning at the Huntington Catholic church with burial in its cemetery.
A long dialogue hints at Brazil’s effort to support fourteen million people by supplying essential goods locally. The exchange frames a grand ambition to improve welfare and meet domestic needs amid limited access to quality commodities.
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