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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1911

Page

2

Denies A Plot To Lure Stokes In Court

New York December 12. In a crowded courtroom Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad testified as witnesses in the trial for shooting FE D Stokes. Graham described visits to a department store and purchasing a pistol while denying premeditated plans to lure Stokes to an apartment.

New York Lillian Graham Ethel Conrad FE. D. Stokes Miss Conrad Lillian Miss Graham Buckner Graham Phittsburg Iuham Miss Brahant Mr. Stokes Jed Lam Stokes Europe Iti Yoo

Marriage Licenses for Numerous Couples

A list of marriage licenses issued includes Charles Thoot and Myrtle Morg.n 1. Martin T Fruechte 29 farmer and Louise S Eigenberg 27. Mary W Viner 19 and Augustis Overtree 26. Zora OQuusler 23 and Walter E Fix 74. Helen Michael 32 and Nelson Wlopfenstein 19. Daisy J Seward 21 and William J Crdlman 21. Elma E Disler 24 and Henry F Berger 22. Mary K Hoke 33 and Arthur Kk Cheverton 38. Mary Agnes Rye 18 and Harold FrisbIe 2. Elsie M Hamm 18 and Henry R Applegate 23. and other names in the fragmentary list.

Charles Thoot Myrtle Morg.n Martin T. Fruechte Farmer Louise S. Eigenberg William of. Ath Mary W. Viner Augustis Overtree Zora Oqusler Walter E. Fix Clerk Helen Michael Nelson Wlopfensteim Vokla EF. Snyder Leroy FE. Pettisoln Mailer Mary FE. Brenneman William J. Crdlman Steward Daisy J. Seward Henry F. Berger Elma E. Disler Arthur Kk. Cheverton Mary K. Hoke Harold KR. Frisbie Mary Agnes Rye Henry R. Applegate Elsie M. Hamm

Transfers of Real Estate in Several Townships

Real estate transfers listed include Glenn Johnston to Henry P and Hazel M Herman for 900 dollars in Monroeville township Lot 5 in I W Taylor's addition. Julian Grosjean to John F Herber for 110 in Wallen Engerton first addition. Winifred Randall to Chester Bailey for 1000 in Hartman’s subdivision Wayne township. J Springer to Louisa Rosener Lot 41 Shirley City addition Shirley City township for 400. James White to Edward White et al. multiple lots in Taylor and Abbott's subdivision Adams township for 1.00. Cleora F Strehig to Benjamin F Rousseau sub of int 2 mid section 5 Adams township for 2500. Benjamin F Rousseau to Charles A Wilding Lot 6 sub of Lot 2 section 5 Adams township for 1.00. George P Dudenhoefer to Minnie B Bueker undivided 1-6 Lot 425 Wayne township and to Frank H Bueker et al undivided 1-3 Lot 425 Commercial third addition Wayne township. James Munn to Lawrence W Priddy north 4 1/2 northeast 1/2 and north 6 acres north side south 1/2 northeast 4 section 4 Springfield township for 6700. Christ Ahischwedeth Henry and Caroline Kanning west 1/4 west 1/2 southeast 1/2 section 25 Adams township for 150. Eph A Grabill to Edward R and Myrtle Swift Grabill et al add Creek township for 150. Miller to Lucy J Kline north ives? et al Patterson.

Glenn Johnston Henry P Hazel M. Herman I. W. Taylor Monroeville Julian Grosjean John F. Herber Engerton Wallen Washington Township Winifred Randall Chester Bailey Hartman Wayne Township Co. J. Springer Louisa Rosener Shirley City Addition Shirley City James White Edward White Taylor and Abbott Adams Township Cleora F. Strehig Benjamin F. Rousai Benjamin F. Rousseau Charles A. Wilding George P. Dudenhoefer Minnie B. Bueker Eph A. Grabill Edward R. Ana Myrtlé ‘Swift Grabill Miller Lucy Northives Aertten Detterson

Dynamiting Case Shifts Focus in Indiana and California

Los Angeles reports the McNamara brothers in custody as Bert H Franklin faces bribery preliminaries. federal prosecutors plan grand jury testimony on dynamiting conspiracies while Ortie McManigal heads to Indianapolis to testify. Franklin’s trial may be delayed. Darrow referenced in a bribery hearing with George Lockwood.

Los Angeles Cal McNamara Brothers State Penitentiary Burt H. Franklin Oscar Lawler Federal Grand Jury Federal Ortie 1K McManigal Indianapolis Franklin George N. Lockwood Clarence S. Darrow Bert H. Franklin Wm. Tf. Young Ortie E. McManigal James B John J. McNamara San Quentin State Penitentiary McNamara Lockwood Fredericks

Sanford Guilty of Taking Lives

Rev Frank W Sanford, leader of the Holy Ghost and Us society, was found guilty in U S district court of causing the deaths of six people aboard the yacht Coronet. He refused counsel and spoke of divine instruction as he outlined seven facts for a voyage overview.

Portland Maine Frank W. Sanford Holy Ghost and Us Society Coronet United States District Court Sandford Dee Hale High Heaven

New Signs of Life at Briceville Rescue Efforts Continue

Survivors from the Briceville mine disaster are brought out alive, with five miners saved. Iron Company President I L Stephenson monitors care as doctors treat the entombed workers and prepare plaster masks and blankets for survivors. Rescue crews urge volunteers for grave digging amid initial resistance from miners.

Chandler

Coronation Durbar in India Proclaimed by Herald Charge

The foreign secretary opened the ceremony with a proclamation read by the imperial herald on a jet black charger. George was crowned king emperor as 190000 troops fired blank cartridges and the royal standard unfurled to salute.

Diummer George India

Adams County Democrats Nominate County Ticket in Primary

Adams County Indiana Democrats held a primary voting strong showings for auditor treasurer and surveyor. Key results include Beatty 1176 for representative and Smith 1410 for judge with no opposition Parrish 1183 for prosecuting attorney. Durkin 1344 sheriff Macken 1395 surveyor Hendricks 938 second district Kicher 727 third district and Clark 915 coroner with other races listed.

Decatur Ind Adams County Amos TP. Beatty David J. Schwartz Valentine Linker David K. Smith Ralleigh Parrish Thomas H. Baltzell Walter L. Thornhill John Magley, Jr William J. Archbold Louis Klein John P. Steiner Sherif Thomas J. Durkin Philip H. Macken Orval Harruff James A. Hendricks Christian Kicher D. D. Clark

Talks on Yellowstone First Lecture by H H Hays Tonight

H H Hays begins a four part series titled special trips through Yellowstone park. The talk features stereopticon and moving pictures at St Johns school hall Washington boulevard and Van Buren Street this evening under the Luther society. Further lectures follow at St Cedr Cathedral Emmaun hall and an evening at a yet unspecified venue.

H. H. Hays Yellowstone Park St. John’s School Hall Washington Boulevard van Buren Street The Luther Society Hig Seir Hays Emmaun Hall

Four Deaths In One Family Spark Ubly Poisoning Case

In Ubly Michigan a family of four, John Wesley Sparling and three sons, died over two years under odd circumstances. Arsenic poisoning led to the spotlight on Dr. Robert A McGregor the family physician and nurse Marguerite Gibbs both charged with murder. They await hearing set for December 5 in Bad Axe.

Ubly Mich John Wesley Sparling Robert A. McGregor

Baker Faces License Fight In Liquor Case

Tom Baker and bartender John Pattee face liquor selling charges in city court. A continuance was granted to Thursday due to defense counsel’s US court engagement. Baker seeks a clean record for a license renewal as the case impacts his establishment. Ed Craig freed after weapons claim. Rubin held for wife desertion. Clausman dismissed. Blackburn fined.

Tom Baker John Pattee John C. Capron John W. Eggeman United States Baker Ed Craig Adam Rubin Mungovan Fred Clausman Sam Blackburn

Daily or Weekly Sentinel Gift Keeps Friends Remembering

A concise note describes the Daily or Weekly Sentinel as a gift that makes friends at home think of you. The item highlights the publication’s enduring presence and suggests it serves as a constant reminder of the giver.

Daily Or Weekly Sentinel

Man pleads guilty to wife’s chloroform murder in Terre Haute

Eugene Holley alias Francis Conners confessed to murdering his wife July 12 by chloroform in Terre Haute Indiana He received a life sentence In jail he attempted suicide by cutting an artery in his arm Police found he had been married to two women at once one in Kokomo and another in Terre Haute

Terre Haute Ind Eugene Holley Francis Conners Holley Kokomo

Shuster Guilty of Arson in La Fontaine Hotel Fire

The jury in La Fontaine, Wabash county, returned a guilty verdict against Shuster of La Fontaine for arson in the La Fantine hotel fire. Arthur Wenger had testified that Shuster hired him to burn the hotel to collect $2,500 insurance.

Peru Ind Dee. PeaGer Shuster la Fontaine Wabash County la Fantine Arthur Wenger

Four Young Gangsters To Hang For Murder In Chicago

Judge Petit sentences four young gangsters to death for the murder of Fred W. Guelzow Jr. Others receive life terms. Names include Ewald Shiblawski and Philip Sommerling. proceedings note ages and family links as part of the penultimate verdict. The case concludes with one participant not clearly named.

Petit Chicago Fred W. Guelzow, Jr Tose Ewald Shiblawski Philip Sommerling Vrank Thomas Schultz Guelzow

Chicago to host the Republican National Convention

Chicago wins the bid for the Republican National Convention with St Louis Denver Cincinnati Philadelphia and Baltimore as rivals The committee to decide the date likely fixes the last week of June Taft forces gain control appointing Col Naw head of the end committee and with four national committeemen a seven member panel Hilles refuses concessions and Hitchcock resigns Hill becomes chairman with Rosewater and Duncan as possible additions The form of delegates call and primary questions dominate talks as Roosevelt supporters push on while southern representation fears rise

Chicago St. Louis Denver Cincinnati Philadelphia Baltimore Charles D. Hilles Col Harry 8. New Indiana Taft Col. Naw Hitchcock Hill Hilles Col. Nuv Vorks Ohio Murphy N. J Mulvane Kansas Williams Oregon Messrs. Rosewater Nebraska Duncan N.C John ¥. Till Maine National Committee Teddy Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Messrs. Kellogg Minnesota Borah Idaho Ward New York Rosewater Capers South Carolina J. Francis Burke Pennsylvania Frank H. Hitchcock Marcel Brooker Connecticut Xeree P Borst Buppe

L A Centlivre Elected President in Spy Run Civic Group

Louis A. Centlivre was elected president of the Spy Run Civic Improvement association at a meeting held Monday evening at the Centlivre Brewing offices. John B. Renas, Dr. Walter Langtry, Frank Belot named as officers. a lengthy list of committees was formed to advance Fort Wayne civic beautification efforts, including Bridges, Boulevards, Park, Sewers, Streets and Sidewalks, River Improvement, Light and Water, and Care of Streets and Alleys.

Louis A. Centlivre Spy Run Civic Improvement Association Centlivra Brewing Company Spy Iin Fort Wayne John B. Renas Walter Langtry Frank J. Belot Cooney Bayer L. A. Centlivre Frank Belot John B. Reuss Fred B. Shoals Walter R. Seavey A. E. Carroll Harry E. Wineland C. F. Centlivre Ben Barva John Dalman Bridges B. R. Barva F. J. Belot George Jaap Fred B. Shoaff J. M. Stouder Urban Hoffman John Brewer Herbert Lang John Shirk Walter H Seavey Louis C. Delagrange Dr. Meyer Peter Nussbaum IT. J. Meyers Charles Nasbaum Dan Mullen Charles Coers Peter Twergenson J. M. EF. Riedel William Miller G. F. Joly Joseph Fricke Charles Pion Ben R. Larva E. C. Miller Harry Eades Martin Deiver Ben McQuiston John Garman George Schaack Ohn Dalman Delph Martin Marshall Comincavish Ed Warner Frank Schlebecker Gus LeGraw George Swain, Jr Henry Fleckinstine

How Long a Lantern Will Burn

A merchant in Olathe offered a lantern as a prize to the best guess of its burn time. A young woman guessed forty five hours and won after the lantern burned forty four hours and thirty three minutes. A Kansas City Star reader calculated a far different result of three hours and eight minutes.

Olathe Kansas City

Books Published Worldwide by Year Hit 128.530

A French statistician computes global book production at 128.530 titles annually. The figure reflects an estimate of new books published worldwide each year and underscores the scale of literary output in the period.

Indiana Divorce Notice in Allen County Court

State of Indiana Allen County is Audrey Castret vs Archie Cas tret in the Superior Court of Allen County November term 1911. It appears Archie Castret is a nonresident and a divorce action exists. He must appear by January 29 1912 or the case will proceed in his absence. Attest WM E Gerding Clerk Harper Eggeman attorneys for Plaintiff.

State of Indiana Allen County Audrey Castret Archie O. Castret Superior Court Archie Cuastret Indiana WM. E. Gerding Seal Harper Eggeman

Notice of Final Settlement of Estate

Creditors heirs and heirs of Frances M Rousseau must appear in Allen Circuit Court Fort Wayne Indiana on January 6 1912 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares executor Wilson W Rosset Witness the clerk of court December 6 1911.

Frances M. Rousseau Allen Fort Wayne Indiana Wilson W. Rossert WM. E. Gerding Harper & Eggeman

Appointment notices for Indiana estates and executors

Notices announce the appointment of administratrix or executrix for Indiana estates, listing names such as Harper and Eggeman and Matilda Brenner, with indicates solvent estates and attorneys, including Howard Townsend, and dates Dec 6 18 20 and similar.

Alexander"McKinley Sula Tone Andlaria Aid Welliam Edmonds Howard. Townsend

Also Mentioned on This Page

Syer Aml J. C. Heller Court Street Country East M’manigal Himelf Justice Young Holy Ghost and Us Sect Briceville John Duff John Smith Dean Yellowstone CcyRin Albert Sparling Peter Sparling Searling Mrs. SW. Sparding Robert A. M¢Grecor Asks Time Hal Lafontaine Inn Wenger Frank Canad Aing P Sommerling Omas Schultz Feane Colorado Idlaho Delaware South Dakota Wisconsin L.A Centlivre Michael Hontheim ILU Honthete Attys Charles Young Matilda Brenner Ryan Fonda Abacl Lik Aik Ek Ee
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