This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1903
Page
15
Washington reports that roughly one twenty seventh of recent congressional appropriations directly aids farmers. The shift shows rising rural services including rural free delivery, a new department building, seed distribution, and expanding weather and telephone access, with Indiana singled out for early rural delivery and a forthcoming telephone experiment.
Fred Breckman a noted St. Joseph township farmer fractured his leg when two horses bolted from his barnyard load of hay. He was treated by Dr. Bruci of New Haven after being thrown from the wagon on Monday afternoon.
Louis H. Michel and Mary C. Franke receive marriage licenses. Frank 3B Scherrer and Lucy A. Wicodemus also awarded licenses.
In Jay county Joseph Knepper lost two fingers in a corn shredder near New Corydon. A large fox drive for New Year’s day nears Peru with nearly 1,000 men and boys expected. Michael Bannen, 1, fell down fourteen steps at E A Searles home in Elkhart and may not recover. Thomas Warren, 84, died suddenly in Mentone from heart disease after lighting fires and resting in a chair. Bert Meroney, 30 of Ligonier, burned hands and face escaping a rubbish fire in Elkhart after being intoxicated. A dispute over a gravel road settlement in Bluffton court led William Gordon to strike County Surveyor Dan North amid a scuffle. The McClellan bank building at Auburn sold for 5025 to H C Shall likely to host a new trust company. Dan Johnson sues to win Miss Nellie Wright’s hand after a quarrel with her brother Frank Wright who injured him with a knife. Attorneys for John Lusher of Napanee seek an accounting from Indiana National Bank at Elkhart after being told no such credit exists. a circuit court trial plan and limited appeal noted.
Missouri supreme court reverses a Columbia October 1902 bribery conviction of Col. Edward Butler of St Louis. It rules the St Louis board of health lacked authority to award the garbage contract, so the alleged offer to influence Dr Henry M Chapman was not an actionable bribe and orders discharge.
Rev Manford C Wright of Fort Wayne won signal honors in a six contestant oratorical contest and was chosen to represent DePauw University in the state contest in February. His theme Qui National Crime focused on lynching. Wright, son of Mrs Samuel P Wright, learned machinist trade in the Wabash shops and has been active in religious work. He is senior at DePauw, pastor at Reelsville and Seeleyville, president of the YMCA, and member of the Meta Theta Pi fraternity.
Jacob Baugh a well known farmer was decapitated while operating a portable circular saw on Jerome Hege's farm eight miles east of Lafayette Indiana. He had been contracted to saw wood and the saw burst causing the fatal blow. Baugh, age forty five, leaves a wife and six children. Coroner Morrison went to the scene.
Henry Werling born July 18, 1831 in Lamsheim Rheinpfalz Germany died at home near New Haven December 2. His family moved to Ohio when he was nine, later he sought better prospects in Indiana, journeying by boat via the Ohio River and canals to Adams County to join his uncle on a farm.
New York date reports Rev. Robert Collyer, born in England, who turned eighty yesterday. He credits longevity to a natural life, no morning sickness, and walking on the sunny side. His career spans blacksmith to Chicago preacher with Civil War service and later ministry in Indiana. funeral for a local pastor, Werling, described with details of survivors and a suggested book by Rev. Cocking.
A review of Rev George Cocking’s book From the Mines to the Pulpit detailing a mine boy’s rise to ministerial prominence. It notes Cocking’s English origins in Cornwall, years in Colorado mines, and his aim to inspire poor boys to persevere and seek opportunity.
Judge Thomas of the United States circuit court today ordered James B. Kellogg to begin an eighteen month sentence in Sing Sing Prison. Kellogg and Myron J. Bernard were convicted in May 1901 of using the mails to defraud involving E. S. Dean & Co. and its discretionary pools that allegedly took over three million dollars from speculators nationwide. An appeal led to bail and further proceedings before higher courts. Bernard had already begun serving time at Sing Sing.
The Allen County Medical Society held a Tuesday meeting selecting officers for the coming year. Dr. Elmer S. Morgan was chosen president, with Dr. A. E. Van Buskirk as vice president, Dr. J. Cliff Wallace secretary, and Dr. W. P. Whery treasurer. Board of Censors includes Drs. G. B. M. Bower, Mary Whery, and G. B. Ste men.
Nashville Ind December 9 A group of boys skating on Salt creek near Belmont witnessed William Kent fall through the ice. His dog leaped in and kept him above water until a companion arrived with a tree limb, saving both boy and animal from drowning.
Bedford Indiana December 9. Charles Mirley during a raccoon hunt six miles east of town rests with his gun. His dog played nearby and the hammer was struck by the dog's foot causing the gun to discharge. Mirley lost a hand finger and suffered a facial injury from shot.
An AE encounter between Grand Rapids and Indi proved closely contested with both sides trading leads. The result left fans hopeful for a decisive clash in upcoming fixtures.
Health officials warn pneumonia rises with cold weather and habits. An Indianapolis doctor links the disease to specific germs and predisposing factors like overheating, overdrinking, and poor bodily condition. He stresses prompt medical care and cautions alcohol increases vulnerability by weakening resistance.
Retail Clothing Clerks' union No. 10 elected officers last evening with Fred Koopman as president and Fred Brunson as first vice president. Ed Schroeder is second vice president and Charles Neiter as recording secretary. John Buehler serves as financial secretary and All Shook as guard. Alfred Monahan as guide. Relief Committee members are William Stellhorn Preston Somers and John Thain. Grievance Committee members are Ben Kramer Tom Goslee and Wm Roembka. Trustees are Charles Rekers William Grim and Emmett Lamont.
T. J. Rodabaugh, treasurer of Fort Wayne lodge No 14 I C O F for twenty seven years, will retire at the end of the month and will not seek reelection. He values the honor of long service but is determined to retire now. Only seven members remain from his original tenure.
Local election notice references Branch No 571 of the CB organization with partial text remaining. The fragment hints at a procedural or organizational item but lacks clear actions, dates, or names.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.