Beleaguered Ladysmith Faces Renewed Boer Assault
Reports from Ladysmith up to November 29 describe heavy Boer shelling from long range, reduced rations, sickness, and anxious troops awaiting a final assault. Dispatches note Boer movements toward Pretoria and a possible retreat to speed up the defense’s fall closure, with continued gunfire and steady British response.
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London
Ladysmith
Drakensburg
Transvaal
Pretoria
Lourenzo Marques
Frere
Lord Dundonald
Colenso
Bovers
Tugela River
Kruger
Putters Kraal
Gatacre
Dordrecht
Grobler
Stormberg
General Joubert Ill and Boer War Dispatches
General Joubert is indisposed and has reached Volksrust for medical care. A council of war was held on December 2 to discuss assaulting Ladysmith as the state attorney joins the Boer command. Dispatches note quiet at Ladysmith and no heavy artillery at Mafeking.
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Natal
Tugela River
George Lynch
Echo
Ladysmith
Pretoria
Lourenzo Marquez
Joubert
Volksrust
Transvaal
Head Laager
Schalkenburger
Mafeking
Dereeehy
Kimber
Boers Press Their Siege Near Mafeking
A London dispatch to the Tribune reports the war office believes Mafeking was safe on November 20 but the siege line has tightened. The Pall Mall Gazette and Reuters confirm the intensified investment a day later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Tribune
London
War Office
Mafeking
Pall Mall Gazette
Reuter
Rohan Files Bond as Fort Wayne City Treasurer
Lt. Capt. J. H. Rohan has filed with Comptroller Berghoff a $500 000 bond as custodian of Fort Wayne city funds. The bond is tied to his election as county treasurer and is signed by Rohan and a list of signer names including John W. White T. B. Hedekin Stephen B. Fleming Edward White Alexander B. White and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Rohan
Berghoff
Captain Rohan
John W. White
T. B. Hedekin
Stephen B. Fleming
Edward White
Alexander B. White
W. P. Breen
P. J. McDonald
W. H. Drei
Tractor of Death After Drinking Stops in Auburn
William Morris of near Auburn died last evening in a violent accident. After selling a drove of cattle in Garrett he spent part of the proceeds for liquor. Neighbors found his horse and buggy, Morris body wedged between dashboard and wheel with his neck broken. He leaves a wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
William Morris
Garrett
Morris
Diphtheria Cases Prompt School Closures Considered
County Health Officer Proegler reports several diphtheria cases at Sheldon and sent Health Officer Brokaw to notify school authorities that public and parochial schools may be closed indefinitely if the disease does not abate. Eight eastern county families are under smallpox quarantine, with two suspected cases at Woodburn also quarantined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proegler
Sheldon
Brokaw
Woodburn
Injunction Case Postponed In County Proceedings
Jerome Herff and Charles Gvraffis attended court for injunctions against the county commissioners. Their lawyers W. G. and Henry Colerick are busy with the Hasenfuss case and, by agreement with County Attorney Barrett, the restraining order is continued until December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Herff
Charles Gvraffis
Hon
W. G
Henry Colerick
Hasenfuss
Barrett
Breckenridge Accepts Fort Wayne Pastoral Call
Assurances indicate Rev. John C. Breckenridge of Bourbon will accept the Bethany Presbyterian church pastorate in Fort Wayne once Presbytery approves the transfer. Breckenridge currently serves as pastor at Bourbon and his Fort Wayne call was unanimous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Breckenridge
Bourbon
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Breckenridge
Presbyterian Church
Fort Wayne
Murderer Hanged in District Jail for Jane Nicholson Kill
George W Horton was executed by hanging in the district jail at noon for the murder of Jane Nicholson. The drop occurred at 12 12.
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Washington
George W Horton
Jane Nicholson
Prominent Teething Remedies Touted in Historical Ad
Obscure fragment promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children and suggests a stronger remedy labeled Z as the best. The ad copy reflects early medical advertising language and domestic usage.
A C Keel Dies After Stroke in Fort Wayne Home
Aurora C Keel prominent Fort Wayne resident dies at 12 45 PM from cerebral hemorrhage after a recent stroke. He served in the Civil War in Ohio regiments and held Republican political roles including county auditor nominee in 1898. Survived by widow and four children, with active memberships in G A R and Union Veteran Legion.
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Aurora C. Keel
Fort Wayne
Berry Street
Keel
A. C. Keel
Stark County
Canton
Akron
Sixteenth
Ohio Regiment
Nineteenth
Stone River
Chattanooga
Lincoln
Veteran Reserve Corps
Washington
Concord
N. H
Johnson
Ohio
Ligonier
Ind
H. V. Sweringen
Broadway
George C. Keel
A. Chester Keel
Daniel Bash
Ella Keel
Bush
Hot Springs
Ark
Boston
Emerson College of Oratory
Bergmann Widow Sophia Bergmann Dies at Ninety
Sophia Bergmann aged ninety years eight months fifteen days died after three years of bedfastness at 35 Lillie street home of her daughter Mrs Louis Schlaudroff in Fort Wayne. Born in Tenhuesen near Bremen Germany she emigrated at age twenty three arriving in New York then Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia, Bergmann
Louis Schlaudroff
Lillie Street
Bergmann
Tenhuesen
Bremen
Germany
America
New York
Fort Wayne
Bergmann Matriarch Remains At Home Of Daughter After 28 Years
Mrs. Bergmann has lived with her daughter Mrs. Louis Schlaudroff for the past twenty eight years. She is survived by three sons Peter Bergmann George Bergmann and Henry Bergmann in addition to her daughter. Peter resides in the west George in Madison township and Henry in St. Joe township.
Pioneering Fort Wayne figure Charles P. Fletcher dies at 97
Charles Paschal Fletcher, early Fort Wayne settler and prominent entrepreneur, died at 8:25 pm at 124 East Berry Street. Born June 13, 1827 in Nashua New Hampshire he helped build the Pennsylvania and Wabash railways, opened Fort Wayne’s first restaurant and the Summit City hotel, led an omnibus line, and owned the Academy of Music. He served as provost marshal during the Civil War and supported the union cause. He married twice Hannah Cline and Jennie Heath and left children Luella and two others who died.
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Charles Paschal Fletcher
Fort Wayne
East Berry Street
Fletcher
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Crestline
Academy of Music
Mr. Fletcher
Jennie Heath
Rochester
N. Y
Miller Charles H veteran gunsmith dies after stroke
Charles H. Miller sixty seven, longtime city resident and gunsmith, died at his Leesburg road home after a paralysis strike while repairing a pump. He leaves his wife and son August. another son Ben died two years ago. Funeral held at his residence Saturday at 10 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Miller
Leesburg Road
Miller
August Miller
Harrison Street
Ben
Pottlitzer Patriarch Dies at Fort Wayne
The venerable Seelig Pottlitzer, father of the Pottlitzer Bros. firm, died at 2 am Thursday at 50 West Wayne Street aged 66. He had been ill for over a year with the last two weeks critical. Death from bladder inflammation. Native of Friestadt Prussia, he emigrated to New York 33 years ago and moved to Fort Wayne in 1888. He was a prominent Jewish citizen and member of Achduth.
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Seelig Pottlitzer
Pottlitzer
Prussia
New York
Fort Wayzit
Pottlitser
Achduth
Pottlitzer Family Mourns Death in City Funeral Held
Surviving family includes aged wife and six children Leo Herman Julius and Max Pottlitzer of Lafayette Mrs Henrietta Diamond and Isidore Pottlitzer of the city. Funeral services were held at the residence Friday afternoon at 1 30 oclock and were private.
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New York City
Leo
Herman
Julius
Max Pottlitzer
Lafayette
Henrietta Diamond
Isidore Pottlitzer
Death of Churubusco Leader A. B. Jackson
A. B. Jackson a prominent Churubusco citizen dies at home from apoplexy Wednesday morning after leaving work at the elevator company Tuesday afternoon He was a 1886 Democratic sheriff nominee and former deputy fish commissioner He belonged to Fort Wayne Lodge of Perfection and Scottish Rite Masons with funeral services Friday at 1 PM under Masonic auspices in Churubusco
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A. B. Jackson
Churubusco
Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Fort Wayne
Tilberry Rites For Fort Wayne Native Held In Peru
Robert Tilberry age 42 died at his Peru home from brain fever Tuesday night. He left a wife and no children. Former organ factory employee who two years ago moved to Peru for a better position. Remains brought to Fort Wayne for interment.
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Robert Tilberry
Fort Wayne
Peru
Mr. Tilberry
Organ Factory
Frances Bueker Dies at Two at Home in 409 East Washington
Frances Bueker two years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Bueker died at 11 15 Friday morning at the family home 409 East Washington street. Death followed a complication of diseases. The father is a proprietor of the City carriage works.
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Frances
Henry Bueker
East
Washington Street
City Carriage Works
Death of Mr Dean at 55 Command
Mr Dean of 17 Huffman street died Saturday afternoon from cancer after a long illness. He leaves a wife and several children. The remains were shipped to Kendallville and interred there. He was 55.
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Dean
Huffman Street
Kendallville
Aged Expressman Injured in Horse Incident
Charles Granneman, 71, an expressman, is confined to his home at 235 Webster Street after a fall at the Wabash freight depot led to a fractured rib that pierced his right lung. Dr. Deming reports the case serious with uncertain outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Granneman
Webster Street
Deming
Granneman
Wabash
New Haven Home Telephone Company Incorporation
Articles of incorporation for the New Haven Home Telephone Company were signed at National Telephone and Telegraph offices. Incorporators include David H. F. Berberich and George W. Miller of New Haven, and George F. Trier of the city. Capital stock is 200 shares of 25 dollars each. The firm aims to build and operate a local telephone exchange in New Haven, Allen County, Indiana, with lines already under construction.
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National Telephone and Telegraph Company
New Haven Home Telephone Company
Indianapolis
David H. F. Berberich
George W. Miller
New Haven
George F. Trier
Allen County
Ind
Inde
Local News Highlights From Dunkirk and Nearby Areas
John Seabold opens a bakery in Dunkirk Indiana after leaving a restaurant post Summit City lodge No 36 AOUW initiated eight candidates followed by an oyster supper J W Vizard of Adams County seeks the Democratic nomination for joint senator from Allen and Adams counties Adams County primaries set for February 12 Miss Bessie Hunter famed whistler and violinist reports vaudeville success former Huntertown resident now in this city Westminster church prepares for a December 13 to 16 fair and sale Agnes Green Foster and Cora Carwin Knapp to headline opening night shows Each fair evening promises a strong program with further performances listed.
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John Seabold
Dunkirk
Ind
Summit City
J. W. Vizard
Adams County
Allen
Adams
Bessie Hunter
Whistler
Huntertown
Westminster Church
Agnes Green Foster
Milwaukee
Cora Carwin Knapp
Philadelphia
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Stomach Health
An advertisement extols Dr. R V Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for indigestion biliousness and related stomach disorders. It claims to strengthen the stomach restore digestion and cure assorted symptoms. A testimonial from Miss Mary Belle Summerton describes relief after use and endorses the medicine and associated pellets.
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Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Mary Belle Summerton
San Diego
Duval Co
Texas
Dr. Pierce
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