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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1901

Page

11

Quiet Title Suit in Allen County Indiana

In the Allen County Indiana Superior Court Veronica Herber sues Joseph Elder and others to quiet title to real estate. Defendants are nonresidents. appearance required January 24 1906 or default will be entered. Attest Frank J Belot Clerk Somers and Kennerk Attorneys for Plaintiff. Money to loan offers 4 1 2 and 5 percent with partial payments. Guardian Jacob Keller to sell Elizabeth Putt insane estate private sale Fort Wayne Indiana bid deadline January 2 1902. Estate appraised at 25 dollars per acre. Sale terms: one fourth cash one fourth in one year two years three years with mortgage and 6 percent interest.

Greer James Greer Coaley Amzi L. Cooley John Harber Harber Jacob Keller Elizabeth Putt Circuit Court Allen County Indiana Towit Findlay Fort Wayne Guardian Ind

Local notes record new diphtheria and scarlet fever cases

Arthur Nelson returns from Auburn as new diphtheria cases appear on St Charles street and Eliza street while scarlet fever cases surface at 125 St Marys avenue and 60 Runion avenue. Wayne Dry Goods adds a delivery wagon due to rising business. A right arm fracture befalls Joseph Notestein at 17 Harrison street. Otto Herbst is gravely ill. Maud Ethel Coulter and others return from Oxford College for holidays. The undertaker J C Peltier and assistant Betzler travel to Roanoke for a case. Lang writes Carnegie for aid after Geneva school fire. Committeemen to be elected Jan 1. Keegan calls a Dec 31 meeting. Local figures Jones and Palmer visit Crawfordsville. Bluffrom notes Bavine mobile injury. X-rays planned. Randall buys Pearl and Harrison building for 9000 dollars. Third Presbyterian communion table and baptismal fittings arrive for January service.

Arthur Nelson Auburn ST Charles Street Eliza Street Wayne Dry Goods Company St. Mary’s Avenue Runion Avenue Joseph Notestein Harrison Street Otto Herbst Maud Ethel Coulter Mayme Smith Ida Dalman Martha Hackett Oxford College Oxford Ohio J. C. Peltier George Betzler Roanoke J. E. Lang Geneva Andrew Carnegie H. G. Keegan Republican County Central Committee Court House A. B. Jones Harry Palmer Crawfordsville Mr. Jones W. D. Jones New Avelune Crawford Indiana City Mr. Palmer Bluffrom Ernest Heche Fort Wayne Alex Bovine Bavine Grand Rapids Indiana P. A. Randall Carl Schwartz Pearl and Harrison Streets Wayne Biscuit Company Mr. Randall Randall Hotel Third Presbyterian Church Harlan G. Mendenhall Perth Amboy N. Y Mendenwall Third Church

Schley for Presidency Hinted by Croker in East and South

Indianapolis telegram from December reports Richard Croker at French Lick implying Admiral Schley could win a 1904 presidential boom in the east with southern and western support. He suggests Congress might stay out to aid the Democratic party and hints Fitzhugh Lee as a likely southern vice presidential choice with Cuban War service.

Indianapolis Ind French Lick Springs Richard Croker Admiral Schley Croker Schley Navy Department Congress Democratic Party Republican Party Ming Fitzhugh Lee

Jackson Day Banquet to Open Democratic Campaign

The Jefferson club plans its annual Jackson day banquet on January 8 marking the start of the campaign and the organization of the new Democratic central committee. Chairman Berghoff will assemble delegates and a special committee progressed with arrangements for about 250 guests and an elaborate menu.

Jefferson Club Democratic Central Committee Berghoff Allen County Democratic Party

Theater train planned to Fort Wayne and Hartford City

Bluffton News reports efforts to run a special L. E. & W. train next week to Fort Wayne via Hartford City and points north. Comedian Frank Daniels brings his new play Miss Simplicity to the Masonic Temple as holiday crowds seek relief after the rush.

Bluffton News Fort Wayne Hartford City Points North Frank Daniels America Masonic Temple Lake Erie Muncie

Death of John Henry Sharp Former Fort Wayne Mayor's Son

John Henry Sharp eldest son of the late Henry Sharp former Fort Wayne mayor died at his Edgerton Ohio home after a long illness ending in paralysis. He is survived by his widow and three children. Sister Carrie B. Sharp, longtime Westminster seminary figure, is mentioned.

John Henry Sharp Henry Sharp Fort Wayne Edgerton Ohio Carrie B. Sharp Westminster Seminary

Milliner Walser Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition

Eliza L. Walser, a Garrett milliner, filed in federal court for voluntary bankruptcy. Liabilities total 799.76 with assets of 555.09, all claimed exempt. Attorney W. James Hogue of Garrett represents the debtor.

Eliza L. Walser Garrett W. James Hogue

Saw mill sold. former official sells plant near town

Ex County Commissioner J. H. Stellhorn has sold his saw mill three miles south of the city to William H. Oetting. Oetting will move to the city and take charge on March 1.

J. H. Stellhorn Willian H. Qoetting Mr. Oetting

Allen County Farmer Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition

Samuel F. Krill of Allen County has filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S court. Liabilities total $619.47 while assets are listed at $244. Attorneys for Krill are W H Reed and W H Shambaugh.

Samuel F. Krill Allen County United States W. H. Reed W. H. Shambaugh

Croker Will Stay Leader Of Tammany Hall

Richard Croker declared he would remain head of Tammany Hall and not move to England. He said he would not discuss politics now but would watch state and national affairs, praising trusts as the possible savior of the Democratic Party while warning they could ruin the country if they continue. He added the party will drift together naturally to present a united front.

French Lick Ind Richard Croker Tammany Hall England Democratic Party

Gas company pays fines for unlawful vehicle weights

In Hartford City News report, Eph Allman William Underwood and Isaac Bennett pleaded guilty to hauling unlawful weights on a bike. Their fines and costs totaled 13.85 dollars each and were paid by Fort Wayne Gas company, their employer.

Hartford City News Lourie Lucas Eph Allman William Underwood Isaac Bennett Nike Fort Wayne Gas Company

Cold weather stops rail project work in Indiana

In Hartford City News coverage the grade work on the new Muncie Hartford City and Fort Wayne electric railroad is halted by cold weather. The delay affects planned construction steps and timelines for the regional line.

Hartford City News New Muncie Hartford City Fort. Wayne

Road suspended for indefinite period near Muncie Eaton

Workers halt progress as ground freezes solid delaying the project between Muncie and Eaton. The grade is finished except for short segments near each town. Exact route into Eaton undetermined. Crews bring tools to the city and stand ready to resume when weather allows.

Muncie Eaton

Fort Wayne to Host Summer Turf Circuit

The Bellevue Gazette reports a Bucyrus meeting where horsemen from Lima to Bucyrus formed a running circuit under the American Turf Congress rules. The plan calls for a week of races at Lima Dayton Piqua Fort Wayne Tiffin Mansfield Akron Newark Columbus and Bucyrus with five races each day.

Bellevue Gazette Fort Wayne Lima Wapakoneta Dayton Piqua Tiffin Mansfield Akron Columbus Newark Bucyrus American Turf Congress

Mr Centlivre Goes South for Georgia Mine

A Montpelier based gold mining company forms with George Ely Mrs Ford Wilt Wash Bonge and Louis Centlivre of Fort Wayne among members. They hold eighty two acres in Cobb county Georgia. Centlivre and Frank Sheedy depart with special machinery to begin operations. Some ore has been extracted but no assay yet. Centlivre will report on value upon return.

Montpelier George Ely Ford Wilt Wash Bonge Louis Centlivre Fort Wayne Cobb County Georgia Centlivre Frank Sheedy

Marconi Wedding Postponed in Indianapolis

Miss Josephine Holman, engaged to Signor Marconi, says the wedding is delayed as Marconi concentrates on wireless telegraphy experiments. They agreed to marry only after his work reaches a point he can relax his efforts. Holman was his first confidante about wireless plans.

Indianapolis Ind Josephine Holman Signor Marconi Miss Holiman Newfoundland

Call for Democratic Mass Convention in Allen County

A mass meeting of Democrats in Allen County is set for December 28 1901 at 2 PM in the alley county courthouse assembly room to elect delegates to the district convention on January 2 1902 at 2 PM. Delegates are apportioned one per 200 votes for John W Kern for governor, with totals listed for Fort Wayne wards and townships. Delegates are urged to attend district session to elect a district chairman and handle business. By order of the Allen County Democratic Central Committee.

Allen County Alley County Court House John W. Kern City OF Fort Wayne Aee Democratic Central

Will Interest New Capital Company Incorporated

Indiana Hat and Cap company to be enlarged into a stock firm with $25,000 capital. Located at 504-506 Calhoun Street, Calhoun and Superior, the business will add capital, retain its old name, and expand operations. Incorporators are Ora Seaney, Benjamin Neuhoff, and Barry Eberline. Seaney president, Eberline secretary treasurer.

Indiana Hat and Cap Company Calhoun Superior Streets Messrs Ora Seaney Benjamin Neuhoff Barry Eberline Seaney Scaney Nehoff Eherline Garnahan Shoe Company

Parish leader stays in Kokomo amid university duties

Attorney J F Elliott and Rev W D Parr traveled to Indianapolis for a DePauw University trustees meeting. Parr said he does not plan to move his family from Kokomo due to his new work. Dr Herrick from Logansport, Parr's successor, visited about new duties and does not expect to move to Kokomo until spring.

J. F. Elliott W. D. Parr Indianapolis DePauw University

Local Marriage Licenses Listing Includes Six Couples

Couples listed for licenses include Ralph W. Null and Ethel L. Libby Herman Fielitz and Mary Gerig Walter A. Linegar and Minnie M. Hook L G Harris and Ida J Kanne Charles F Young and Sophie C Fuhrman John Riley and Grace S Nieter.

Ralph W. Null Ethel L. Libby Herman Fielitz Mary Gerig Walter A. Linegar Minnie M. Hook L. G. Harris Ida J. Kanne Charles F. Young Sophie C. Fuhrman John ©. Riley Grace S. Nieter

Allen County Orphans Home seeks foster homes in Fort Wayne

Persons desiring to take children into good homes with schooling are invited to contact The Allen County Orphans Home in Fort Wayne Indiana. References are required from all applicants for children.

Allen County Fort Wayne Ind

Money To Loan On Real Estate Or Personal Security

C F Pfeiffer offers loans secured by real estate or personal security. Rooms 6 7 Bass Block 1711.

C. F. Pfeiffer Bass Block

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