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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1899
Page
2
Representative Overstreet of Indiana begins the currency bill debate in the House. He argues for gold standard as central, cites national credit integrity, and notes support across parties amid calls for reform lasting until late April 1901.
In the senate Mason of Illinois urged that the United States extend sympathy to the Boers, arguing the conflict pits democracy against royalty. He invoked the Monroe doctrine and cited authorities to support his stance while accusing British policy of greed for gold. He linked the war to broader democratic ideals and criticized Gladstone.
The Roberts investigating committee adjourned today and plans to visit Utah to take testimony. A sub committee or full committee may travel, with witnesses, including Roberts’, receiving traveling allowances. The panel intends to hear additional witnesses and proceed with hearings.
The ceremony took place at 11 Simon Street with Rev M C Cooper from St Paul M E church officiating. Immediate relatives attended. The groom works as a machinist in Pittsburg shops, the bride is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Upton Null, a grocer on East Creighton Avenue. They have a cozy home at 17 Simon Street and reside there after a sumptuous wedding supper.
Local Justices in Wayne township receive affidavits listing about forty citizens accused of illegally harboring dogs. Trustee Schmetzer has given Prosecutor Emrick the names and preparations, with about 25 prosecutions already to date as officers continue to enforce the law.
Washington reports a favorable senate vote authorizing inquiries by the privileges and elections committee into the contested wins of W A Clark of Montana and N B Scott of West Virginia. Pettigrew and Chandler clashed over a Couer D Alene resolution, then sent to military affairs. Executive session followed a house message announcing Rep. Ermantrout's death and the chamber adjourned.
Washington December 12 The Roberts investigation committee reconvened in private to hear and discuss reports on procedure and subpoenas. Outside, Roberts and a sizable group of Mormons and gentiles waited for admission as he prepared to press his demurrer to the committee’s authority. The gentile delegation included Rev. Dr ILiff and Mr Schroeder among others who came from Utah to observe proceedings.
The last will of C. H. Miller is filed for probate naming his wife executrix. Judge Vesey awarded the plaintiff $100 in Bricker versus Worley. Schaub divorce dismissed. restraining order dissolved. Kohn versus Friend and Rosenfield versus Friend dismissed. County commissioners approved quarterly poor reports. George W. White seeks divorce from Sarah J. White. Attorneys: W. & E. Leonard for plaintiff. Peiffer sues Frank Alderman for 150 on note. Randall attorney. George Frederickson fined 1 plus costs for Sunday meat sale. John C. Carson arrested on trespass affidavit by O. L. Parry. 1 fine and costs, sentence suspended on leaving city to seek work. Justice France fined George Sites 1 and costs for assault and battery on Samuel Baum and Baum for provoke, totals 2. Rodney Fleming fined 1 and costs for Sabbath desecration. Flo found guilty of hunting on Sunday. Ernst Nahrwald, who filed the affidavit, guilty of similar offense and fined.
Nearly two hundred delegates from all trades unions attend the nineteenth annual American Federation of Labor convention in Detroit. Second Vice-President Duncan presides as President Gompers and First Vice-President McGuire are absent. Gompers cites injury. his annual address is read by Duncan.
Miss Catherine I Wright of Arcola and William Darby of Greenville Michigan united in marriage at noon Tuesday at the bride’s home near Arcola. Rev Charles Tinkham officiated with only family present. The couple to reside in Greenville after a 12 day honeymoon.
A marriage unites Lee C. Wolford and Miss Susan B. Iig in a ceremony held this day. The couple join families amid local traditions and joyful congratulations from relatives and friends.
The Nickel Plate Road presents students with a one and one third fare for round trips home during holidays. Tickets are on sale the day school closes and the following day with good return to and including the holiday dates, but not after January 31.
Fragmentary note mentions Patterson with over a thousand dollars worth aw eevee for something unclear. Specific entities and context are unreadable, making precise detail impossible.
Mrs Mary Ostermann aged 62 was found dead in her bed at 320 East Wayne Street. Deputy coroner Dr W F Schrader ruled death from pneumonia and age-related infirmities after she had suffered subacute pneumonia. She was wife to Henry Ostermann, a cooper at Wayne Baking Co. Funeral services set for Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from the residence and 9 a.m. at St Marys Catholic Church.
The area endures hard rain and mud making roads impassable as residents prepare for a Christmas Eve service and a new church. J A Collett manages a large ditching operation on Tom Bell's Bellevue Ohio farm. Rev Bunner receives a new over coat from the Dawkins class. William Mullen and wife visit Adams county friends. William Thompson returns as janitor. Skid Lambert moves his family to the gas belt for work in a glass factory. M Monderscheid improves from illness. L C Poland, the railroad agent, anticipates winter and stockpiles seventy cords of wood. Chas Boyer, longtime Nickel Plate worker, is promoted to foreman near Latta.
Born to Mr and Mrs Sam Sureck a girl. A box social at Cedarville school house on December 22 1899. Scarlet fever scare over children returning to school with sore arms. Vaccinated for small pox. Mr and Mrs C Cook visited Fort Wayne daughter Sunday. Entertainment at Cedarville school house December 22 1899. Come one come all for a good time. Revival at Cedarville church.
Mrs Frances Gamet known as Mrs Feane died last Saturday and was buried Sunday from St Louis church Besancon. She had no relatives and had lived with Charles Martins for ten years. Lew Reuille and Mr Vanderberg visited Auburn on business. Genevieve Gladio twin daughter of Louis Gladio is in danger. Bernard Bouille, son of Lew Bouille, severely cut his leg with a corn knife. Dr Mentzer of Monroeville treated the wound.
A passenger on the Lake Erie and Western line became ill on a train. Initial diagnosis named typhoid fever, later a mild case of smallpox appeared. Dr. Noonan of Ossian and Dr. Costello of Decatur confirmed the diagnosis. Quarantine is in place and no local epidemic is feared.
Irremovable rectors of the Fort Wayne diocese meet to select three candidates for coadjutor bishop. Sealed council discussions limit details, but Rt. Rev. John H. Guendling of this city is believed among those chosen due to his role as vicar general. Announcement previously referenced in Cincinnati.
Store ad describes deep discounts on flannel goods and Amoskeag apron ginghams with per yard prices and two lots of embroidered handkerchiefs. Lot One offers ladies linen and embroidered selections at 10c, Lot Two features pure linen and gentlemen’s options priced 25c to 95c.
Commissioners of the Allen County Superior Court will offer at private sale starting January 4 1900 at Fort Wayne offices the Hanna addition Lot 7 subdivision 564 and adjacent west twenty feet tract. One third cash, balance notes due nine and eighteen months, interest six percent, attorney fees provided, secured by mortgage on sold property.
A report lists Rev. Frank O'Brien of Kalamazoo as a strong third candidate for coadjutor to Bishop Rademache. The names were sent to Rome with a recommendation for appointment. Also noted is Patterson's fresh stock of mackintoshes for holiday shoppers and UNCLE SAM Stamps gifts.
A special holiday sale advertises deep discounts on handkerchiefs gloves mufflers jewelry hosiery and more to avoid Christmas rush. It touts low prices on linen pure linen and silk handkerchiefs women and men wares and assorted gifts with half price jewelry and numerous cut rates for hosiery underwear and toys.
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