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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1899
Page
4
In the December 20 1899 issue the Weekly Sentinel reflects on U S currency debates and a Christmas charity appeal. It recalls Gen Jasper Packard’s death and praises his public service, then ponders the start of the 20th century and the correct reckoning of centuries.
The passage uses a proverb about speed and endurance to compare strategic positions. It notes that Christmas approaches for General Buller near Prestoria, while Philadelphia leads the Republican convention race with Chicago as a strong challenger. The saying emphasizes persistence over swift moments.
A reflective editorial argues the Democratic Party must embrace progress and live issues, not cling to oppo sition or dead causes. It warns against obstruction and urges unified, constructive leadership to win back power and guide democracy forward.
The New York Sun notes Mr. Overstreet of Indiana argued in the House that a treasury directive to use silver could ruin parity and shift the standard, a claim the paper dismisses as ignorant. It explains silver dollars carry the same face value as gold while the metal value is far less, due to government coinage.
The article extols the Guards regiments serving under Lord Methuen in South Africa. It highlights the Grenadiers Coldstream and Scots Guards as elite troops with storied histories from Marlborough and Napoleonic wars to Crimea and American conflicts, praising their prestige and influence in peace and royalty protection.
The report recounts a week of British military disasters culminating in Buller’s shattered forces and retreat toward camp at Chieveley. It argues the setback imperils Ladysmith relief, Kimberley, and overall Allied prestige while signaling a growing European appetite to intervene.
Mrs. Hannah Madden wife of James Madden lifelong Fort Wayne resident born in Cork Ireland died Saturday at home after weeks of jaundice age 42 She leaves a bereaved husband three children and many friends She was a Rosary Society member funeral services were held Tuesday at her residence and Cathedral Thomas L Sharp former Fort Wayne resident died Thursday in Clarinda Indiana from apoplexy He was the son of Mr and Mrs Henry Sharp of 25 Jackson Street.
Mrs. Minerva Williams 66 of Huntington died at Hope hospital at 1 30 Saturday morning after hip injury and complications following a fall. She had been brought to this city for treatment eight weeks prior. The body was sent from Bloom's undertaking parlors for shipment to Westfield Massachusetts for interment.
On the second floor, a vast array of dinner sets, glassware, chafing dishes, and Bohemian and Indian wares fills the China Department under a grand skylight. The shop offers lace, linen, scarves, and art goods, with large selections of table linen, napkins, and bedspreads at unusually low prices for men women and children.
A visitor calling himself Professor asked Dr. Gross to permit an eating display of arsenic, strychnine, and carbolic acid to kill five men and to swallow broken glass. Doctors refused, deeming him sane or intent on a sensational death. Also a rare twitching illness shown by Michael Hassett, diagnosed as athatosis, traced to scarlet fever, exhibited by Dr. McKaskey at Fort Wayne Medical College.
George Nave aged 58 years 1 month 2 days died at 11 o clock Friday night after a weeks long illness at his home four miles south of the city on Winchester road. He was born in Ohio and served in the Civil War. He leaves a widow.
Sister Melania of the Order of Poor Handmaids of Christ dies after a long illness at St. Joseph hospital. She was 34 years old and formerly taught at St. Paul’s School before seeking hospital treatment. Her father Joseph Butzel of Chicago arrived after being notified. Funeral services set for 8 o’clock Thursday morning at the hospital chapel with Rev. Father Thomas Eisenring officiating.
Ben R. Barra, a city real estate agent, reports a busy month with seven houses seven houses and two farms sold and the Anderson farm north of the city purchased. His rising sales position marks him as a leading agent in the area. Think of it 14 cases of neckwear at Patterson's.
A nation distraught over General Buller. British forces clash with the Boers on the Tugela River and suffer heavy losses. The siege of Ladysmith falters as Buller’s artillery train is largely lost and a retreat begins.
Bumps a famed pacing horse died last Saturday afternoon in Memphis. Formerly owned by Wilson Bros of Rushville Indiana the horse first gained fame by beating Frank Bogash in Detroit in 1897. He later raced at Fort Wayne and won his events setting a 2 04 1/4 record and last fall set the wagon race mark a mile in 2 03 1/4.
Johnson Ingram a Fort Wayne bricklayer fell from a third story at a Utica New York building on Friday and died almost instantly. He moved with his family to Utica six months ago and leaves a widow and two children. Ingram was well known among the bricklayers.
The text notes that a Fort Wayne Modern Woodmen camp member Ingram died, with telegram to Frank H. Catshall, camp clerk, reporting the death. The family will receive $2,000 from the order.
Marriage license entries include Lewis B. Pool with Bertha M. Joker and Charles H. Hilderbrand with Lena A. Kuehnert. Additional pairs are Austin Geeting with Frances J. Barl, Andrew Luttman with Lisetta Galmeyer, and Chris A. Stemen with Jennette Andrew.
A Patterson's shop faces a hefty fine after a questionable sale of gents' umbrellas described as a fancy vest investment. Officials warn retailers to avoid misleading promotions and ensure compliant advertising.
A notice states that the estate of John Grosjean is to be sold. The operative language indicates a forthcoming sale of estate assets under judicial or administrative process.
In Woodburn era reporting the Shirley City school has no wood or funds to purchase it. Schoolburning by residents stems from a dispute with Truster Woebbe King who allegedly supplied material. Tensions rise as the quote warns of potential trouble if protests continue.
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