Locksmith August Reiling Dies After Fall From Ladder
August Reiling a renowned Fort Wayne locksmith and machinist, fell from a ladder while replacing jail bars at a height of thirty feet or more. He died at 4 p.m. from internal injuries and a possible fractured skull. He leaves a wife and eight children, with roots in Fort Wayne since 1851 and a long record of jail repairs.
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August Reiling
Pearl Street
Reiling
Dinnen
Mr. Reiling
Allen County
Germany
Fort Wayne
No. 70
Utica
N.Y
Dora Beach
Fred Beach
Meinhard Reiling
Electric Light Works
Etta Hull
Bucyrus
Ohio
Emma Aumand
Toledo
Lulu
Amelia
Adolph
Quaker Wedding At Wayne Street M E Church
Nathaniel Makepeace and Priscilla Copeland staged a mock Quaker wedding in the Sunday school room of Wayne Street M E church. Dressed in period attire, the bride and groom, played by Mrs. John McCurdy and Harvey Crane, performed a simple pledge before signing a communal agreement and sharing a wedding feast with the audience. The event drew a large crowd and was described as novel and pleasant.
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Zander
Salem Reformed Church
Robert B. Dreibelbiss
Dreibelbias Abstract of
Title Company
Clara Buckwalter
Louis KR. Buckwalter
West Jefferson Street
Dreibelbiss
Magdalena Schwartz Alleges Severe Cruelty in Divorce Suit
In circuit court Swayne & Doughman represent Magdalena Schwartz alleging 25 years of marriage ended by her husband Christian Schwartz who allegedly abused her, attempted to have her declared insane, and is described as a confirmed drunkard. She left home December 1 and cites brutal assaults, including an incident last July. The couple’s large family resided at 113 Boone Street where they were raised.
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Central Mutual Fire Insurance Company
O. W. Applegate
D. N. Foster
J. C. Peters
P. A. Randall
J. E. McDonald
Spencerville
Ohio
Marvin Kuhns
New Knotville
Frank Bolinger
Sylvan Lake
Rome City
John Sapp
Frederick Rippe
Fort Wayne
New York City
Europe
Germany
Mr. Rippe
Louis
Charles Schroeder
West Side
Electric Light Works
Olds Wagon Works
Odd Fellows’ Block
Martha E. Smith
Frederick Smith
William Clem
Monroeville
Clem
Allen County
Jonathan Heaton
Wallen
Heston
Cooper
Upper Sandusky
Maude Boughton
Joseph Rippe
Syracuse
Ind
Justice Wilkinson
Rippe
William Jeffries
Dunfee
Smith D. Williams
Chambers
Oliver B. Snepp
The
Gazette
Henry A. Snepp
United Brethren Church
Bourbon
John
Kansas City
Shilts
Beyelheimer
A. P. Hovey
Roberts
Indianapolis
Blake
Dallas
Texas
James A. McDowell
Jefferson Township
McDowell
Maple Jim
Hon. R
Bell
France and
Tancey
Magdalena Schwartz
W. F. Bower
Mollie McClure
Douglas Avenue
Thomas Hagen
Superior Court
Tom
St. Mary’s
Columbus
Hoover
Roe
Dr. Wells
Lewis Melsheimer
Asheville
North Carolina
Lew
Kendallville
Goshen
North Indiana
Kendallsville
Huntington
T. N. DeVilbiss
Lafayette
Alexander DeVilbiss
de Vilviss
Morgan
Thomas DeVitbiss
Louisiana
Swayne & Doughman
Christian Schwartz
Lunsey
Schwartz
Boone Street
Diehl Cemetery Association Formed in Maumee Township
Wednesday last the Diehl Cemetery association filed articles of incorporation with the county recorder for Maumee township in this county. Officers elected include Lewis Husted trustee three years Harmon Scovel trustee two years M Swisher trustee one year George W Husted clerk three years Nathan Doctor secretary and treasurer three years. The incorporators are N Doctor John M Swisher Jacob Schuler Wm Stevenson Julian Sweet George Overmeyer Wm Hissong Harmon Scovel L B Husted John H Applegate and George W Husted.
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Maumee Township
Dieh
Lewis Husted
Harman Scovel
M. Swisher
George W. Husted
Nathan Doctor
N. ©. Doctor
John M. Swisher
Jacob Schuler
Wm. H. Stevenson
Julian Sweet
George Overmeyer
Wm. Hissong
Harmon Scovel
L. B. Husted
John H. Applegate
George W Husted
Matrimonial Surprise in Dreibel biss and Buchwalter Union
The marriage of Robert Dreibelbiss and Clara Buchwalter was announced in a noted social column, signaling a union of two prominent local families. The ceremony details remain private with plans for a formal civil registry and upcoming reception.
Wealthy Lake County Land Hints Big Four Plant Buildup
In Lake county Indiana 300 acres owned by Mesars O G Hill William E Hood and Captain James B White are rumored to attract a $60 000 price for the title with potential buyers the Big Four packers planning a new facility across the state line near Chicago. Experts forecast a future town could rise and outpace Fort Wayne in five years if the plant moves forward.
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Lake County
Indiana
Chicago
O. G. Hill
William E. Hood
James B. White
Ewing
Armour
Union Stock Yards
Indiana Line
Fort Wayne
Big Four
Mitchell Court Notes and Local Court Actions
Judge Edward O'Rourke and Judge O M Dawson adjourned sessions in honor of Judge Mitchell with funeral attendance planned. no court until after the obsequies. County board reappoints Dr W H Myers as health secretary at 175. rivals bid 199.50. Burroughs sues Watson for 300 on mortgage. Lowry represents. Vesey sues Shoaff et al for 500 note. Randall attorney. Hilgeman sues Mekena Fox and Barr estate for 2000 on a mechanic lien. seeks injunction. house on Fairfield lots 1 and 3 encumbered. Kuhne attorney. Thain v Rudisil appeals reversed in supreme court. Rampe qualifies as guardian of Mary Rampe heirs.
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W. H. Myers
County Board of Health
Dr. Myers
T. J. Dills
Harry A. Burroughs
John W. Watson
Robert Lowry
Wm. J. Vesey
Winfield S. Shoaff
P. A. Randall
Jacob W. Hilgeman
Mekena
John R. Fox
Barr
Mr. Hilgeman
Fairfield Addition
F. W. Kuhne
Chas. Thain
Adam Rudisil
Allen Superior Court
Supreme Court
Jacob F. Rampe
Mary Rampe
Jack the Hugger Strikes City Women Alarm Beads
Authorities hunt a mysterious assailant nicknamed Jack the Hugger accused of at least a dozen sexual assaults in the city. Reports place first attack on Clinton and Washington streets two weeks ago at 6 pm. Prosecutor Robinson urges action while Charles Todd, briefly held as a suspect, was released due to lack of evidence.
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Jack
Clinton
Washington
Robinson
Chas. Todd
Credit Failure And Local Notables Passings Leave Gap
A voluntary assignment by A J Dittoe shifts a Fort Wayne grocery to mortgagees led by his father and sister with 400 and 1000 dollar claims. Winding down in hope of revival, creditors include local wholesale houses. Obituaries note Samuel H Shoaff and former Fort Wayne conductor Philo H Ashley, both mourned. Samuel H Shoaff dies in Cincinnati after a rural life, while Philo H Ashley, age about 54, passes in Spencer Indiana. W T Pratt, longtime Allen county public figure and former sheriff, dies at St Joe hospital after consumption. he served as prison director and justice of the peace, and left a legacy in local politics and business.
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Wayne Street
M. E
T. J. Logan
E. Shuman
George Mensch
Justice France
Frank Harbor
Jacob Mensch
Marion Township
Theodore Thieme
Clem Edgerton
Rome
Italy
Europe
Edgerton
August Bruder
Odd Fellows
Bruder
Miss Maud Gardner
A. J. Dittoe
J. A. Dittoe
Emma Rose Buechler
George de Wald
Dittoe
Samuel H. Shoaff
College Hill
Cincinnati
Allen County
Columbia Street
Mossman, Yarnelle & Co
Thomas B. Shoaff
New York City
Ewing Grove
Lota
Peter
John P
Emma
Perry Township
David M. Shoaff
Tippecanoe
William Henry Harrison
Thomas B
Charles
Pound
Philo H. Ashley
Spencer
Ind
Fort Wayne
Ashley
Mr. Ashley
Mia. Chas A. Stockbridge
W. F. LaBonts
West
Washington Street
William T. Pratt
St. Joe Hospital
W. T. Pratt
Maryland
Misa Elizabeth Aveline
James Aveline
Peru
Mattie
E. J. Daugherty
Indianapolis
Joseph
Pratt
James & Hartman
DeWald & Co
Sturgis
Brinsley
Bottieaux
Jefferson Township
Buel Webster
Justice of the Peace
Douglas Avenue
Samuel L. Pratt
Young thief Walden jailed after gun theft at Whitley County
Edward Walden, a transient worker at the Masonic Temple, stole a shotgun from George Fisher valued at 35 dollars, sold it for 3 dollars to a second hand store owner August Baals, was arrested by Lt. Lapp, arraigned before Mayor Harding, and sent to jail to await circuit court action. Whitley County officers seek Meise in a separate shooting case, and Allen County officials secured his custody in Columbia City. Also, William C. Young received a patent for a combination lock suited for banks and safes, with potential local manufacturing plans.
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Edward Walden
Masonic Temple
George Fisher
Walden
August Baals
Lapp
Young Walden
Station House
Harding
Michigan City
W. G. Gandy
Whitley County
Meise
Kuhns
Churubusco
Allen County
Columbia City
William C. Young
H. O. Hartman
Young
Jack the Kisser Taunts City Women in Elusive Scandal
Police chase continues for the so called Jack the Kisser a reputed nuisance who torments women in the western city area. He evades officers despite days of pursuit and growing boldness raises concern among residents.
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Jack
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Oak Street
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Wabash
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George Felger
Louise Gahbring
William O. Meyer
Cora E. Doriot
Sanitariame
PHA
Pixley & CO
the Manufacturing Clothiers
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Ard
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Grandmas Herr
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Martha Dirks
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John Green
Child
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O. W. Durbrow
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Tipes
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Boston
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Harison Street
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Congress
Department of Agriculture
George Ewald
Joseph Loth & Co
LO. Hull
Calhoun
Bam
Peter Max
New York
California
C. Gam
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