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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
10
Reported details describe a narrow escape after Boer forces laid plans to trap British troops. General Glaments' contingent fought back while artillery devastated houses and a retreating British force heard Boer hymns during a prayer gathering. Golonet Lagge is praised for bravery, firing on Boers before being fatally wounded.
Incoming dispatches from Cape Town describe a Bay of Anger exchange near Aliwal North with Boers reportedly advancing then retreating. London sources echoed a decisive river battle claim while noting no confirmation yet of a rout.
London dispatch reports Lord Kitchener confirming casualties at Nooitgedacht near Pretoria. The message notes brutal wounding and damaged status of troops, with updates dated December 37.
The Caledonian society plans a private Hog itating Hicht on New Year eve to mark the new century and watch the century turn. Attendance limited to society members with officers announced, including President Tony Wits and First Vice President Lawson.
Yesterday in Goshan Indiana the recorder's court published a voluntary assignment by Abela Kyte and Hernan Goldstein owners of Kaatz and Goldstein a historic clothing house. The firm operated about twenty five years in Goshan and last year opened a health store in Elkhart Indiana. Total indebtedness is about 50000 dollars with assets estimated between 14000 and 9500 dollars.
Belijanlian F Dents of Goshen named as trustee and tank charge of the stock. The duke and duchess of Manchester traveled in private car on the Baltimore and Ohio line this morning, accompanied by Melville Bilis their secretary, en route to New York for shopping.
A spree of burglaries hit residences along West Washington and nearby streets as a masked thief used skeleton keys to enter homes. Items stolen included coats, silverware, a pantry stock, and personal clothing. Neighbors recall a gentlemanly thief who eluded capture despite pursuit, with police noting widespread property damage and multiple targets in one night.
A horse theft case tops local news as Kuhns plans to return the Preble horse. Henry Ecker reports a note from Milton Gandy of Clarahusen. the horse was traded for a mare valued at about one hundred dollars more than the initial price. Ecker intends to pursue the matter and hopes the horse is returned. Also listed are the Abolie township Sunday school convention timetable and speakers for December 28 and 23, including H. F Felon and Nathan Henilvize.
Members and friends of the Baptist Church announce a farewell reception for Rev. and Mrs. L. B. Henson next Thursday. A public farewell will be held Sunday as Rev. Henson preaches his last sermon as pastor. Congregation members not traveling are urged to attend the somber event.
The Maple Grove column reports a lively Sunday school with visitors including Freddie Hensuben Aridyyr Bonnell William Relwrs and Ar sun Pkeifer. Guests from Sand Palo and Terre Haute join family members for birthdays and village events. A school election, Christmas entertainment on Wednesday December 26, and a new stove at the schoolhouse are noted as highlights of a busy week.
The wedding of Mr Paul Smitley and Miss Leah Barkley occurred at dusk in Madison Township with Rev R G Jones officiating. The couple is praised as prominent locals, with reception at the bride’s home and congratulations from many friends and relatives.
The Chicago market summary notes varied activity across December and January futures. Wheat and corn prices opened higher then weakened. oats and oats futures were dull but steady. Hog and poultry provisions moved lower at open then recovered, with prices fluctuating as receipts and demand shifted through the trading day.
The Chicago live stock market opens weak with prices down for many classes. Downward pressure noted on cattle and calves with bids seen for good to prime stems around 4.60 to 6.00, feeding animals and hogs at varied levels, and Texas fed cattle highlighted among the offerings.
Yew Your Produce notes receipts and market notes from Mew Yori on December 18. It lists milk creamery entries with quantities and prices, eggs and sugar details, and assorted packing notes. The report mentions varying market steadiness and specific prices for butter creamery and molasses sugar, with general cotton market terms and lots of figures.
Flow sorting wheat brings $4.40 per bushel with 1.60 premium. Inter par hill at $3.75. Second lass Braham per anck Be Te market details from Fort Wayne, Indiana, reported by S Braty & Co.
Corrected weekly prices for farm goods list various seeds grains and produce terms like Pimothy Seed and Timothy with per bushel costs, plus mixed produce and dairy items including Butter and Eggs. Names appear as seller or market traders and values range from 0.25 to 18.00 per unit.
A Decatur jury returned a verdict of not guilty for Daniel P. Bolds in a high profile Adams County case. The trial featured witnesses from over a hundred attendees and lengthy testimony. Bolds, linked to a 2000 allegation, was acquitted after the fourteenth day of proceedings. He and his family reacted with relief as the verdict was read in court.
Cloveland Ohio December 18 Negotin Honsava on foot and declared to be certain as successful ent elusion for Uin formation of a pool by fourteen of the largest steel plate manufacturing establishments in the United States. Firms named include Carnegie Steel, Illinois Steel, Federal Steel, Tapaxens Steel, National Steel and American Steel Wire. Meetings held in Chicago and Pittsburgh over the last two weeks. Pool divides country into exclusive territories with price fixed at 50 a ton at Pittsburgh plus freight elsewhere. Pool aims to eliminate commission agents and uniform domestic market terms while excluding foreign competition. Subscribe for The Sentinel.
A fragmented report links ex sheriff of Tiffin and Noble County with a 10 year old murder case near Carapean in Seneca County. Witnesses describe guarded movements and interview chatter about a desperado tied to Marvin Kihns’ murder, with Ohio authorities seeking details from Burman and Burman’s testimony recalling guards, travel, and possible sightings.
Fragmented local notes report Fort Wayne area events including a student play "Social Glass" directed by Professor Bats and Miss Lavon Chapman, faculty selecting Dr J Vs Swerihgen as valedictorian, and various society updates.
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