Pioneer blacksmith and Odd Fellow James G. Weaver dies
James G. Weaver, 86, longtime Maysville resident and village blacksmith for nearly fifty years, died Friday after noon at his daughter’s home in Fort Wayne after paralysis. An 1846 Odd Fellow, he lived in Allen county since 1851, leaving four children, eight grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. He was known as Uncle Jimmy Weaver, born October 7 1820 in Berks county Pennsylvania.
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James G. Weaver
Allen County
Maysville
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Jacob J. Stier
East
Lewis Street
Mr. Weaver
Gage
Jimmy” Weaver
Fort Wayne
Berks County
Pennsylvania
Mary Druckenmiller
Smith
Weaver
Order
Millerstown
Prospect Lodge
Marysville
John Driesback
Leipsic
Ohio
J. J. Stier
City
W. O. Ford
Indianapolis
James V. Weaver
Allue
Indian Territory
Wabash
Ind
Servia
North Manchester Journal
Eli Middleton
Leila Andrews
Huntington
Middleton
Andrews
Lagro
Teachers Earn Diplomas In Fort Wayne Normal School
Commencement at the Fort Wayne Normal school held in the high school auditorium awarded diplomas to six graduates: Lillian Foster Alice Garrity Emma Kiefer Grace McMillan Jessie Perry and Marie Zucker. Superintendent J N Study presided and the principal address was by W W Parsons president of the Terre Haute state normal school. Dr W O Gross conferred the diplomas.
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Fort Wayne
Terre Haute
City
W. O. Gross
Clavering wreck claims 29 crew drowned
London Feb 1 life boats from Hartlepool rescued 24 of the Clavering crew ashore at the Tees mouth including Captain Scott. Nine Lascars died of exposure overnight, total dead 12, later revision puts drowned at 29. Captain Boltz of Bluffton fears his home is repeatedly set ablaze.
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London
Hartlepool
The
Tees
Scott
Train Hits Horse and Buggy Near Maples Crossing
William Knepper riding a horse and buggy was struck by Pennsylvania passenger train No. 8 eastbound between Maples and Monroeville at the Marquardt crossing around 8:30. The horse was killed, remains scattered along the track for about a mile. Knepper was taken to Monroeville, then to St Joseph hospital. injuries described as not serious, expect to be able to leave in a week.
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William Knepper
Pennsylvania
Maples
Monroeville
Marquardt Crossing
Knepper
St. Joseph Hospital
Death by gas in Hammond woman found in rocking chair
The dead body of Mrs. Martha Eschenbach was found seated in a bathroom rocking chair by her husband Frank T. Eschenbach in Hammond Indiana. Authorities believe she took her own life by barring the door and turning on the gas. The Eschenbach family is prominent in German lodges and social circles.
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Hammond
Ind
Martha Eschenbach
Frank T. Eschenbach
Eschenbachs
Marion merchants drive out trading stamp firms
Reports indicate Marion merchants have succeeded in driving all trading stamp companies from the city after months of trouble. The Baker and Anderson restaurant in Decatur was damaged by a fire Wednesday evening estimated at 500 dollars, caused by a gas or gasoline explosion. Nearby, Honorable R P Barr of Kendallville shows rapid rheumatism improvement at Battle Creek sanitarium. Ossian plans a summer resort on Hight Mile Bottom lakefront, and Kendallville Canning plans a Lisbon factory with officers named A C Brouse, A D Martin, W L Baughman, J N Shook, and T H Bowen. A jail fire at Crown Point started by a kerosene lamp. Sheriff’s wife and two helpers contained the blaze with 40 prisoners in residence.
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Marion
Baker & Anderson
Decatur
Battle Creek Sanitarium
R. P. Barr
Kendallville
Ossian Commercial Club
Kendallville Canning Company
Lisbon
Grand Rapids Railroad
A. C. Brouse
A. D. Martin
W.L. Baughman
J. N. Shook
T. H. Bowen
Crown Point
Fred
Carter
Cleveland gets $25,000 job as life insurance chair
Grover Cleveland, former U.S. president, was elected chairman and chief counsel of the newly formed Association of Life Insurance Presidents. He will oversee reforms to boost policyholder dividends and serve as referee in company disputes, earning $25,000 annually. J. W. Barry of Michigan was offered the secretary role.
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New York
Grover Cleveland
United States
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
Cleveland
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Association
J. W. Barry
Insurance
Michigan
Solomon Islands Tremor Reported by Governor Moore
San Francisco reports indicate a massive Solomon Islands earthquake months ago altered island scenery with deep gorges but no reported loss of life. Governor C B L Moore arrived with word from Samoa via the Sierra and a trading schooner detailing a long, heavy tremor likely recorded worldwide.
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San Francisco
Solomon Islands
Lfe
C. B. L. Moore
Oceanic Company
Sierra
Samoa
Apia
Solomon Group
South Seas
Winona interurban route hinges on subsidies
Dr. Sdl. CG. Dickey clarifies reports on Winona to Fort Wayne line. Directors favored the northern route January 25 but stated the decision on routing awaits subsidies and subscriptions to cover two years interest. Estimated cost is one million dollars with one hundred thousand in subsidies needed. townships along the chosen route must vote promptly or alternate routes will be pursued.
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Winona Lake
Ind
Winona
Fort Wayne
Sdl
CG. Dickey
Pennsylvania Railroad
Winona Movement
Gerding Risks Life Saving Horse From River Plunge
Lake township farmer Louis W. Gerding nearly drowned while trying to rescue his horse after it ran onto an ice covered bluff at Elm and Bluff streets. The horse broke through the ice and fell twenty feet into St Mary's river, while Gerding slipped into the water up to his armpits but was rescued. Police aided in the operation as the horse was dragged from the water and brought to shore, uninjured aside from a fright. Gerding, recently ill with grip, had come to town to seek medicine.
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Louis W. Gerding
Lake Township
St. Mary’s River
Elm Street
Bluff Street
Gerding
Geo. Heller
Toledo and Chicago Interurban Eye Waterloo Extension Push
The Toledo and Chicago Interurban Railway plans its entrance into Waterloo and will actively push the Auburn to Waterloo extension as soon as weather permits.
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Toledo and Chicago Interurban Railway Company
Waterloo
Auburn
Fire forces diners from Noonday Lunch in Maryland block
A basement fire disrupted noon meals at the Maryland lunch room 117 East Main street in the Swinney block. Firemen used chemical apparatus to control the blaze, which started in rubbish at the rear of the basement. damage was nominal to the building and its contents.
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Maryland Lunch Room
East Main Street
Swinney
Wayne Building Company
Goslee Clothing Establishment
Hilbrecht
No. 3 Company
Churches Designate February 24 as Hope Hospital Day
Fort Wayne churches plan February 24 as Hope Hospital Day to aid the institution. A conference with hospital officials and church representatives discussed needs. attendees included pastors from Grace Reformed, First Methodist, First Baptist, First Presbyterian, Wayne Street Methodist, Congregational, African Methodist, Third and Christ's Lutheran, plus several civic leaders.
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Hope Hospital
Fort Wayne
A. K. Zartman
Grace Reformed Church
Charlies Rowand
First Methodist
F.C. Wech
First Baptist
C. A. Dunkelberg
First Presbyterian
A. S. Coverdale
Wayne Street Methodist
M. 8. Willson
Silas Miles
F. P. Wilt
Third Presbyterian
J. F. Connelly
Free Methodist
J. F. Bayerle
Christ’s Lutheran
Fitch
Trinity English Lutheran
J. C. Peters
J. F. W. Meyer
M. F. Porter
S. F. Bowser
C. C. Schlatter
S. B. Bond
G. W. Beers
James McKay
J. B. Franke
Mary A. Whery
W. 0. Gross
W. H. Schrock
Christ’s Lutheran Church
Riordan Charges Motorman With Assault in City Court
John Riordan of Sheldon files affidavit in city court accusing Motorman Bickel of Bluffton traction line of assault and battery with intent to kill after a quarrel on a Bluffton car. Riordan shows a head wound and scalp cuts from alleged blows with a controller crank. A police warrant issued. Riordan says he paid fare, entered smoker, refused another fare, and was attacked during the ensuing scuffle. He recalls losing consciousness after the first blow and being struck multiple times before recovering. The second item reports Model Gas Engine Company, formerly Auburn now Peru, suing DeKalb County to stop tax sale of real estate tied to Auburn location, arguing taxes other than city tax paid and disannexation by a new corporation.
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John Riordan
Sheldon
Bickel
Bluffton Traction Line
Riordan
Bluffton
Model Gas Engine Company
Auburn
Peru
DeKalb
DeKalb County
New Corporation
Fort Wayne Electric plans four factory buildings cost over 470000
General Manager J. J. Wood outlines plans for a Fort Wayne Electric works complex on Broadway. Four mammoth buildings, an estimated cost above 470000, with materials to be decided after eastern factory tours. Ground cleared by March, hiring to reach about 2500 workers. Wellman house being sold.
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J. J. Wood
Fort Wayne Electric Company
Broadway
Wood
New York City
Harrison
Schenectady
N. Y
New Briton
Hartford
Conn
Massachusetts
Maine
Fort Wayne
Wellman
Windy to Winsome Wells the Legislator in Portrait
The Indianapolis News profiles Hon. W. S. Wells with a Hubbard portrait. It notes his sunny image and wide smile, calls him Winsome Wells, and highlights his Fort Wayne ties guiding visitors and selling suburban lots. It also mentions his role as an official steerer of uncertain Democrats and a February session desk flower finder.
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Hon
W. S. Wells
Hubbard
Indianapolis
Windy Wells
Wells
William S. Wells
Fort Wayne
Allen County
Wee Winsome
Nation to owe rail hallways says Bayan in San Francisco
San Francisco February 1 leaders of the chamber of commerce hosted Interstate Commerce Commissioner Franklin K Lane who relayed William Jennings Bryan's claim that government ownership of railroads may come someday. Lane argued real progress hinges on widening ICC powers and adopting a trial court spirit. J C Stubbs for railroads urged enforcement of laws against competitors and criticized city favoritism while pledging rail shippers and rail workers support if the commission acts as a fair judge.
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San Francisco
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commerce
Franklin K. Lane
Lane
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
J. C. Stubbs
Congress
Syrian falls for blunt bunco lesson in American scam title
A Syrian, likely George Ember, arrived with $150 and plans for a share in a bawdy house, but a bunco scheme led by Phil Fisher costly to Ember. Fisher promised $550 on $500 investment, withdrew Ember's cash from a house of ill fame, and a $100 business check vanished. J. F. Hichholtz retires after 41 years in North Manchester.
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Banco
Flim Flam
Phil Fisher
Httle
Fisher
Ember
Jesson
Dr Miles Remedies Offer Reward Over Opium Contaminants
A 5000 dollar reward is offered for finding any trace of opium chloral morphine cocaine ether chloroform heroin alpha and beta cocaine cannabis indica or chloral hydrate in Dr Miles Remedies. The notice defends the products against false claims and cites a testimonial about Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills improving a ten year headache and urges purchase through local druggists with a guarantee and refund.
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Miles
Tacoma Street
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Decatur Line Begins Its Passenger Service
Regular interurban service between Fort Wayne and Decatur on the Fort Wayne and Springfield traction line started Friday with car No. 3 carrying about twenty-five passengers arriving in Fort Wayne at 10:45. The three hour schedule will be kept for now. S. R. Mason of the Cleveland chamber of commerce praised Indiana lines for freight handling and efficiency. John B. Crawford became superintendent of transportation for the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley lines, with offices at the new Pearl Street freight station.
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Fort Wayne
Decatur
Springfield
No. 3
Smith
Stroud
S. R. Mason
Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
Indiana
Ar. Mason
Indianapolis
Anderson
Muncie
Cothes
Ohio
Cleveland
John B. Crawford
Fort Wayne and
Wabash Valley Lines
Mr. Crawford
New
Pearl Street
Millionaire George B Meyers Dies in Yankton
George B Meyers a New Orleans multimillionaire died suddenly in Yankton South Dakota. He had Standard Oil stocks valued at one million dollars on his person. Meyers came to Yankton to pursue a divorce and would have filed the petition within a week to become a state citizen.
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Yankton
S. D
George B. Meyers
New Orleans
Standard Oil
Mr. Meyers
Poisoning case heads to grand jury in Saulman death
Evansville Indiana February 1 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney O R Luhrin presented the Saulman poisoning case to the grand jury A jealous married woman who sent threatening letters to Miss Saulman and a husband who has spoken to no one are among witnesses A young man connected to the victim and who paid hospital bills is expected to testify handwriting experts will review letters to determine the cause of death and Luhrin believes enough evidence exists for a true bill
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Evansville
Ind
O. R. Luhrin
Menu
Miss Saulmag
Miss Saulman
Lubring
Grand Jury
Destructive B&O Freight Wreck Near Black Lick
A westbound Baltimore and Ohio freight train on the Columbus to Newark division derailed near Black Lick and split, colliding with a Pan Handle freight. Fire broke out as crews and local farmers worked to control the blaze. local agent reports no logs of life.
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Columbus, O
Baltimore and Ohio
Columbus & Newark
Pennsylvania Road
Black Lick
This County
Tragedy In Dayton as Family Dies from Gas
John McCaustland is in critical condition at a Dayton hospital after a gas leak asphyxiated his wife, brother, and two children at 154 Ringgold Street. A physician found the bodies this morning and the survivor, one child, is reported ill.
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Dayton, O
John McCausland
Ringgold
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W. W. Parsons
Terre Haute, Deliv
F. F. Boltz
Northern
Big Insurance Association
England
J. H. Gregory
Churches
Babe
MR. Wells
Bayan
Merce
George Ember
J. F. Hichholtz
North Manchester
Decatur Line
Dakota
Saulman
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