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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1900
Page
7
Edith Quick was found not guilty of murdering her husband William Quick in August. The jury retired after closing arguments at 6 p m and reached a verdict by 9 30 p m. The case drew attention for the young ages of the involved, William at twenty and Henry Quick eighteen, who faces charges of complicity.
In Auburn Indiana on February 3 more than twenty five leading citizens filed a remonstrance against issuing a license to Albert Zerwis and Elisha Hendrickson. The remonstrance bore 625 voter signatures. Temperance supporters claimed a thirty five vote majority after saloonmen failed to revoke power of attorney and only gained about a dozen signatures. The victory marked a hard fought and unprecedented triumph in the Hoosier state.
Portland Indiana February 5 two Newton brothers William 75 a wealthy bachelor and John were burned to death in the former’s home one mile west. One body found in the cellar and only bones of the other remained. A bundle of bloodstained papers and chairs lay outside the ruins. No direct foul play evidence yet. William Newton was among the state’s wealthiest men with an estate about 1.5 million. Both were eccentric and frugal.
At Butler Indiana the Butler Canning company voted to settle with creditors for sixty six cents on the dollar to cover funds stolen by W H Curtis the missing treasurer and manager. A new company will be formed after another meeting.
Shelbyville Indiana February 5 Editor George Ray of the Shelby Democrat defending County Commissioners Amos and Cherry faces perjury charges after posting bond of 2000 dollars. Letter carrier Julius Chueden arrested for perjury over altered painting contract bills totaling 1000 instead of 300. Ex Auditor E T Carson indicted for allegedly stealing a ledger to cover irregularities. search continues with officers unable to locate him.
Wabash Ind Feb 5 The Eling Bros near Santa Fe found a tree frog embedded in a solid oak log thirty five feet above the ground. The log was sound and a hollow section revealed the frog during sawing. How it came to be lodged there remains a mill hands mystery.
A man collapsed in freezing weather and lay unconscious for two hours. He revived, crawled a mile to a farmer’s house seeking help, then collapsed again and was found by the roadside the next morning.
Marion Indiana February 5 Word has reached James E Brown that his former wife Ella Brown Crawfordsville has left town with their child. The custody granted in Grant Superior Court two years ago remains disputed as Mrs Brown presumably fled to Colorado Springs with the child. Dr Samuel G Irwin of Crawfordsville is the child's maternal grandfather and a respected local physician. Judge Brownlee ordered Mrs Brown to honor the custody terms, which she had ignored, and the case remains unresolved.
Warren marshal Ramsey and local marshal Grand arrested Lewis Kellan alias Bert Turner at William Burch home six miles south of Columbia City Indiana on abduction charges. Two weeks earlier he befriended 13 year old Maude Straw at James Straw’s Huntington county farm and guided her to a spelling school. The pair traveled by pony and buggy and kept the girl under threat posing as his wife. Officers arrived and the girl will be returned to her grieving parents.
Jeffersonville Indiana February 6 Clar ence Saunders fourteen year old son of Louis Saunders is in agony from hydrophobia after a hound bite last October 10 on his right hand The wound was cauterized days later and healed Pasteur serum was injected in his thigh last evening but outcome will be known in the morning if he survives The fear of water triggers spasms requiring three attendants.
Albert Bemiller of Elkhart County was found unconscious in a horse stall and believed dead. A funeral notice circulated, but Bemiller surprised mourners by arriving alive at his own wake, turning the gathering into a celebration.
Mrs. Elmer Ferkel, 21, died in Peru Indiana after placing a revolver to her chest and firing while dining at Mrs. Carrie Seymour’s home. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Grace of Andrews and had come to Peru with her railroad worker husband who later left for Chicago.
In Kokomo yesterday the Harness family faced a fatal-sounding surgical case for their son while their homestead burned, causing about 5 000 dollars in losses. Rosser Davis, 28, who moved from Montpelier to Elwood, was killed when his head was crushed after attempting to crawl under a freight car as a train started. Public school superintendents in the Miami area were noted in the text.
Twelve senior residents of Allen township Qiami county gathered at the post office. their combined ages total 778 years, averaging nearly 65. Names and ages include Joseph Breece 78 J. R. Miller 63 J. B. Hatch 57 William Shafer 71 T. G. Horton 73 H. C. Blackburn 62 Joseph Sampsel 61 Daniel Musselman 62 William Adams 60 David McKilip 63 D. E. Morgan 69 E. B. Clendenning 59.
Mrs Lawton requested Harmony lodge Odd Fellows be represented at the Washington funeral. Congressman Robinson, an honorary pallbearer, was asked to represent the lodge and was notified he already holds an honorary pallbearer post in the House. Shiloh chapter and Eastern Star members sent condolences, with a floral piece presented to Mrs Armstrong.
Entertainment at the Cedarville schoolhouse on Saturday evening February 17 aids the library. Rev Chenowith begins revival at Robinson chapel. The grip is spreading locally. Dr Carry heard spiritual rappings in his office Saturday. Mr Zentner felled a tree. Magers visited Cedarville with his wife. Cedarville M E Sunday school teachers hold a weekly meeting. Lilly Walbolt moved to live with her grandmother in Chamberlain. The Cedarville Literary society reorganized last Friday.
Dawkins notes veterans marching in Fort Wayne to view General Lawton's remains. The column also mentions winter forecasts and local activity such as farmers hauling tile, corn to Edgerton, and neighbors planning moves to Kalkaska Michigan.
The Jefferson League, a two year old democratic club, held a large meeting in the circuit court room and added twelve new members. It plans a March 1 banquet with Indiana speakers and local leaders to discuss trusts, the money question, and anti imperialism in the McKinley era.
Dr J W McCausland with Drs J D Chambers and A L Schneider amputated Jacob Ebner's right foot at St Joseph hospital after a 50 mile trek from Wabash Ohio to Fort Wayne over three days led to ankle inflammation and blood poisoning. A large shoulder abscess followed as poison spread, leaving amputation necessary to save his life.
A man journeyed from the city to Ohio and drifted to Wabash. Homesick, he decided to return home on foot due to lack of funds for transport. The perilous voyage may threaten his life, as exhaustion and exposure take their toll.
At the New Aveline hotel parlors on Monday many people paid respects to Mrs. Lawton and greeted General Shafter. Mrs. Lawton, grieving her loss, expressed thanks and noted she is glad to be among friends of General Lawton. Veterans and old M. E. college contemporaries joined in a meeting to draft resolutions of sorrow, with Judge O’Rourke and others named on the committee.
New York probate filing details Thomas B. Shoaff estate valued under 1 million. Knickerbocker Trust named trustee with 20 shares. six income shares to his mother for life, then to Susan Barnett Shoaff. various legatees include Samuel Hanna, Dolly Barbour, Kate Wise, Mamie Shoaff, Carolyn Tanner, Mollie Prentiss, Annie Crone, Alice Smith, and others. Trust authority to manage and sell assets granted to Knickerbocker.
Washington February 6 Representative Robinson seated as honorary pallbearer to General Henry W Lawton. In a moving house tribute he lauds Lawton’s forty years in uniform from Civil War to Philippines, calling him a true citizen soldier and Indiana hero.
The Hubler Union news notes Rev. Evans sermon despite small attendance, praise for his fortitude amid a snow storm, and plans for a revival meeting. It reports John Hubler's illness, Chauncey Poinsett's Western Canada farm interest, and a salute causing window damage near Calhoun and Superior streets.
The text recalls Lawton’s difficult rise in the army without a military college education and his popularity among volunteers. It notes his heart remained with the volunteers until death on the battlefield and mentions Mr. Robinson receiving warm congratulations after a tribute in a noted quiet, respectful moment.
A notice from G. J. Lowther in Fort Wayne seeks a good fresh milk cow. Please state price and stock when replying by mail.
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