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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1912
Page
3
Huntington leaders pursue a joint project under a 1911 state law allowing townships and cities to build a school. The board aims for a 150000 dollar structure, arguing combining city and township valuations justifies the bond and construction for both school corporations.
Local column notes the birth of a baby girl to Ralph Tracy and wife, plus another daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Dale Miller of Cecil. Various visits from Fort Wayne and Hicksville residents are recorded, including farm news, a large potato crop, mumps in a child, and local travel to Columbus and Florida.
Miss Lottie Drake visited Mrs. Charles Hart at Garrett last evening. Attorney Sharpless transacted business here yesterday. Miss Gertrude Rex of Ligonier visits Auburn friends Mrs. John Shultz and Mrs. D Gooding of Keddallville. H Weaver is recovering from recent illness.
Columbia City Indiana December 17 a horse valued at 225 and a new rubber tired Pea body buggy with robes and blankets were stolen from the hitchrack at Ormas Sunday night belonging to Charles Beezley who along with a young lady attended church near Etna in Noble county. Benjamin Cooper of Etna reported a 20 robe and other items stolen as parishioners found rigs missing after services. Total theft value estimated at 350. Sheriff Schumaker was notified and efforts broadcast but no clue to thief or location of property yet.
Decatur secretary of state I G Ellingham visits on newspaper business. Rev J H Rilling presides at the quiet wedding of Leone Opliger and Clarence Edwin Rose. Local plans hint at a holiday ceremony for Marguerite Hughes and Carl Moses. The Saskatchewan landowners are en route, and others attend church dedications and travels. The region’s new beet sugar factory closes midweek after a short season with 35 000 tons harvested.
Misses Mary and Hallie Notenstine and brother Donald visited Fort Wayne on Monday. Clarence Steward returns from Springfield for the week. Gladys Corrine of Coburntown visited the Notenstines Thursday evening. Lee Chapman and others made a Fort Wayne business trip Thursday. Mrs Cora Steward shopped in Fort Wayne Thursday. Mrs Paulina Murray and daughter Golden returned from Fort Wayne Friday evening visiting kin Catvin Brown and family.
John C. Lawrence of Columbia City Indiana fired two shots at tenant Cromwell during a dispute over crop shares. Cromwell, seeking fodder, was unhurt as bullets pierced clothing. Lawrence faced an assault and battery charge in Justice of the Peace court as authorities arrested him hours later.
In Columbia City Indiana on December 14 a divorce case between Mrs Cynthia Windle and Peter Windle ended in compromise. The cross-complaint was dismissed and Mrs Windle received a divorce with 2500 dollars alimony and a herd of farm animals plus household goods. Seven children attended the hearing with some siding with each parent. The Windles had lived in Thorncreek township for thirty years.
Ossian Ind December 14 Miss Elizabeth Demaree and Miss Ruth Foster visited Fort Wayne friends. Mrs Jennie Stine of Poneto hosted a visit with her mother Mrs Maria L Hunter. A theater party went to Fort Wayne to see A Modern Eve. The Daughters of Ruth to be entertained at Mrs J W Pears. The Presbyterian bazar and meals net about 80. The poultry show by Supt Deich introduces agriculture in Ossian schools. County Supt A R Huyette attended and endorsed the move.
A midnight fire in the Stafford Mercantile building at Grafton Illinois destroyed the town's principal structures and threatened residences. Volunteers battled the blaze until 6 AM with aid from neighboring towns. The Stafford building the Grafton bank and Ruebel building were among the largest losses.
Fragmentary note reports a political shift in Cook County with a decision by Judge Owens. It mentions election officials and a reform move replacing judges and clerks, shaping party control.
Jacob Reyher aged 76 dies suddenly at Thorp restaurant in Kendallville due to heart failure. He was a longtime boot maker and store owner, survived by a widow and daughter and two sons. Olive Alexander wife of Captain George P. Alexander dies at 66 after months of tumors and surgeries. funeral planned with Rev. A. B. Houze officiating. burial at Lake View cemetery.
Woodburn residents report several Fort Wayne and area visitors this week and note trips to St Petersburg Florida. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Amstutz. Mr. and Mrs. Edgerton planning winter southward journey. Local residents host and visit relatives with a lively stream of calls and greetings.
Rev E E Campbell visited friends at Waterloo Thursday. Jacob Snider of Rockford Ohio works at Mencer blacksmith shop. Fred Schaab was in Camden Michigan on business. A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Lafe Gerard last Monday. D S Easterday and daughter Hazel of Albion spent time with Rev Campbell family. Benjamin Allegar of Fort Wayne visited relatives. Monroeville Junior Order of A M elected officers: Councilor Ds W Mencer vice councilor R Bauserman recording secretary J O Laughlin financial secretary Jos Marquart treasurer J D Allegar. Miss Germaine Rehl of Osian is visiting Mrs Kathryn Shifferly. J W Purman of Fort Wayne called on friends Thursday evening. Born to Dwight…
Bluffton Indiana December 11 Judge D W Comstock of Richmond a former appellate judge is here to handle liquor license appeals assigned by Judge Eichhorn due to prior interest He will hear the Hugh L Stout and John Clark cases which were appealed from the commissioners to the circuit court The hearings are set for December 28 with January likely for the actual proceedings These rulings may affect other appeals pending in the same docket
In Paulding, a safe burglary at G A Lynn jewelry store yielded about 4000 dollars in jewelry and 200 dollars cash. Roughly 2500 dollars worth of jewelry was later found in a grip left at Nickel Plate station, identified as from Lynn’s store. Three men were seen at the station but vanished, officers lacking definite leads.
Local notes report Frank Strock and daughter Mattie returning from Ohio. Several residents visit relatives in Ohio and Huntington. Merchants plan six o’clock closing after Christmas. George H Young named trustee for Stouder Campbell settlement. Leota Bigelow relapses from typhoid fever. Families plan Florida stays January to April. Oscar Emerich relocates from Alabama to Clifton Street. Several visits and social updates including Kate Parker LaFontaine and Miss Agnes Notter. Blood poisoning trouble returns for William Shinkel.
L Hall, manager for Beyer Bros commission house, was seen hobbling on crutches with a plaster cast on one foot after an elevator mishap at the firm’s building. The accident occurred during a public oration held in the area.
Garrett Indiana will gain 2 percent of gross revenue from Indiana Fuel & Light as city income starting January 1. The franchise set the share to begin after five years, ending August 16, and the council ordered notification to collect the payment. Amount amount unknown until received.
AntwerpOhio December notes show residents visiting Fort Wayne and return trips to Paulding and Benton townships. The Ohio boys corn growing contest reports a county top yield of 100 bushels per acre by T Price with Gusler close behind. several residents plan winter trips to Florida and reunions with relatives.
Mrs Osa Lockhart of Avilla was chosen president of the Ben-Hur Traction League at its first meeting in Avilla attended by 150 members from Kendallville Garrett and Avilla lodges. Mrs Mamie King of Garrett became vice president and Mrs Eva Ruthven of Kendallville secretary. The gathering featured music and addresses, with a social session and refreshments to close the evening.
New Haven reports teachers attended a township institute at Fort Wayne while Methodist meetings closed. Miss Flo Brandon’s birthday celebration, Hazel and Inez Gorrell finishing a Muncie Normal Institute course, and family visits are noted. The New Haven State Bank marks its third anniversary with $3,907.75 net earnings, six percent dividends, and $2,207.75 added to surplus. stockholders meet January 7, 1913.
Kendallville Ind Dec 17 During the week activities on the telephone issue resume with a committee meeting at Attorney T A Redmonds office Wednesday evening A special county wide meeting is planned for next Saturday to form a permanent organization Following local interest in rural areas a stock company with about 50000 capital may be organized with sessions in Albion Ligonier Wakawa and other towns included
Barbara A. Trenary wife of Charles Franklin Trenary and daughter of Enoch and Catherine Rieff was born August 19 1866 in Preble township Adams county Indiana and died December 8 1912 near her birthplace aged 46 years 3 months and 19 days She married Charles F Trenary February 7 1889 and they had ten children four sons and six daughters all living except a daughter who died in infancy Her home was in Preble township She was industrious and devoted to family patient and faithful Though not a church member she supported religion and Christianity Her death resulted from heart paralysis Funeral services were held in Zion Church.
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