Local News Highlights From Fort Wayne Area
John Allsworth and son visit E. B. Kunkle. Scarlet fever and diphtheria cases reported on Calhoun and Force streets. Henry County News stake to R D Smith as new owner. Birth announced for Reynold and wife at 23 Gay street. Engagement of Myrtle Maxwell to W D Fithian. wedding planned in April. City to build new high school pictured in The South Bend Times. Hartman Bros. buy Lakeside resort and plan improvements including natatorium. Del Reed takes job at Olds Wagon Works. Farmer Henry Kohmer reports horse escaped near Leesburg road. Surprise party at John Tschanen’s home. dancing and pedro. Marriage of John Parker and Winnie Leaming by Rev White. Sleighing party hosted by Morning Star club. Portrait orders for Bishops Dwenger and Frademacher. Luers portrait hung. Death of Miss Prue Covington reported from Newton, Mass. Bankruptcy hearings set for Feb 28 in several Fort Wayne cases. Knights of Pythias district meeting planned at Huntington Feb 20. Sleighing party for Miss Edith Kreager’s home. prizes awarded. Ex-Councilman A. W. Clark requests 1901 council reports and Lake Shore damages case. winter in Winters, Michigan described with heavy snow and near zero temperatures.
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John Allsworth
Harry
E. B. Kunkle
Calhoun Street
Hugh Street
South Calhoun Street
Force Street
R. D. Smith
Henry County News
Holgate
Ohio
Reynold Gazley
Gay Street
Gazley
Fort Wayne Traction Company
G. W. Maxwell
Myrtle
W. D. Fithian
Montpelier
Ind
South Bend Times
Fort Wayne
South Bend
Hartman Bros
Lakeside
A. A. Phillips
del Reed
Dunn
Olds Wagon Works
Reed
Henry Kohmer
Leesburg Road
Con
John Tschanen
Pedro
John Parker
St. Joe Chapel
Winnie Leaming
Centlivre Park
C. E. White
Trinity M. E. Church
Barney Meyer
John Meyer
Morning Star Club
Bishop Alerding
Bishops Dwenger
Frademacher
Bishop Luers
Roddy
Fort Wayns
Prue Covington
Davis
Newton
Mass
Andrew J. Keller
Arlon B. Himes
Walter F. Rosenwinkel
Samuel F. Krill
George William Burns
Henrietta Levington
Eliza L. Watson
Garrett
William B. Tulley
Albert Greist
Columbia City
Phoenix
Knights of Pythias
Huntington
Edith Kreager
Will Hammett
Minnie Melching
May Carrol
Michigan Peninsula
Lake Michigan
Lake Superior
Young Weaver Accused of Shooting Father in Sheldon
William Weaver about 19 shot at his father Benjamin Weaver in a Sheldon saloon. The weapon misfired or missed. Weaver the elder later disarmed another gun and left. William was arrested by Deputy Reichelderfer and bound over to the circuit court in $1,000 bail after a hearing at Justice France.
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Stout
William Weaver
Sheldon
Weaver
Benjamin Weaver
Clark Beatty
Reichelder
Sherif Stout
Lake Erie
Reichelderfer
Beatty's
Young Weaver
France
Circuit Court
Masons Elect Officers at Fort Wayne Lodge
Fort Wayne Lodge of Perfection Scottish Rite Masons elected officers including Thrice Potent Grand Master William Geake 33d degree Deputy Grand Master Frank E Stouder 32d degree Senior Grand Warden Charles E Read 32a Grand Treasurer George W Pixley 36d Grand Secretary Cecilius R Higgins 32d Grand Hospitaler George Fetter 32d Grand Master of Ceremonies Charles A Wilding 32d Grand Captain Guard William J Probasco 16th degree and Trustees George W Pixley James K McCracken Robert A Ligget 16th degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
George Fetter
Charles A. Wilding
William J. Probasco
Grand Tyler
Marion Teagarden
George W. Pixley
James K. McCracken
Robert A. Ligget
Promoters Fail to Trigger Tax Vote for Goshen Fort Wayne Rail
Warsaw Indiana February 5 county commissioners refused to order a special election to vote a 2 percent tax for an electric railway linking Goshen and Fort Wayne. They cited lack of funds to cover election costs despite representatives presenting a petition for the measure.
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Warsaw
Ind
Goshen
Fort Wayne
Election Planned for Road Route in Turkey Creek Township
A special county council committee will oversee an election in Turkey Creek township to decide the proposed road route. Representatives of the company seek an appropriation to cover election expenses.
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Turkey Creek
Traveling salesman files voluntary bankruptcy petition
Louis G. Scholze of this city files a voluntary bankruptcy petition with liabilities of 1993 dollars 42 cents and assets of 1420 including a life insurance policy. Attorneys W. and E. Leonard represent the petitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis G. Scholze
W. and
E. Leonard
Rural mail carrier delayed eighteen hours by heavy drifts
Carrier Newhouse on route No. 7 faced severe snow drifts as roads became nearly impassable. He reached Fort Wayne at 10 am after leaving Tuesday, reporting menacing drifts, worn horses, and the need to shovel paths before continuing. Other carriers report similar but less severe delays on east west routes.
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Newhouse
Fort Wayne
Gilmartin Dreier Nuptials In Fort Wayne Society
Loretta Dreier became Mrs Edward Gilmartin in a large Cathed ral wedding attended by family and social elites. Rev P F Roche officiated with Miss Frances Dreier as maid of honor and bridesmaids in pink and lace. The couple, after a noon reception at 178 West Berry, left for a weeks long wedding tour.
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Loretta Dreier
W. H. Dreier
Edward Thomas Gilmartin
P. F. Roche
Mr. Webber
Frances Dreier
Helen Gilmartin
Edna Reuss
Rose Fox
Liberty
Bertha
Miss Dreier
Joseph Haley
Gus Aurentz
Ed Rabus
Robert Fox
West Berry Street
Lacklin
Reineke
Gilmartin
Fort Wayne
Crumpacker Denies Measure Aims At Force Bill
Indiana congressman clarifies that his suffrage resolution seeks a full investigation of manhood suffrage and representation in the states with restrictions. He says the move would not use force and could reduce political power for disfranchising states if findings justify changes. The caucus is to authorize a comprehensive congressional inquiry.
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Washington
Crumpacker
Indiana
South
Electoral College
Congress
Mothers urged to use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup
An advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the best remedy for teething children. It targets mothers with a reassurance of safety and effectiveness.
Millions Put to Work In New Century Demand
An ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the world’s best workers for constipation sick headache biliousness and stomach liver or kidney troubles. At Dreier and Bro’s drug store priced 25 cents. The note claims 3 546 millionaires in the United States.
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Dr. King
Dreier & Bro
Cheap Sunday Trip on Nickel Plate Road
One way free with round trip fare priced at a single fare. Tickets valid between any two stations. Nearest ticket agent or C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana provides full information.
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Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
Reduced Rates for Home Seekers on Nickel Plate Line
February 4th and 18th travel via Nickel Plate road to Minnesota Iowa Colorado South Dakota Arizona and western regions with liberal return limit. Inquire at nearest ticket agent or C A Asterlin Fort Wayne Indiana. Ask for Green and Uncle Sam Trading Stamps at Dreier's Drug Store.
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Minnesota
Iowa
Colorado
South Dakota
Arizona
Texas
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
Green
Uncle Sam
Dreier
Money to Loan on Real Estate or Personal Security
Advertisement notes loans secured by real estate or personal security. Contact Cc. F. Pfeiffer at rooms 6 7 Bass Block for details on terms and available loan amounts.
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P. A
F. P. Randall
Bass Block
Fort Wayne
D&w
Cc. F. Pfeiffer
One Way Free Fare on Nickel Plate Sundays
Advertises a special fare on Nickel Plate road offering a single round trip fare Sundays. Tickets valid between any two stations. Urges consulting the nearest ticket agent or C A Asterlin Fort Wayne Indiana for details.
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Grippe Cough
Foley's Honey and Tar wipes out the cough from la grippe and soothes the lungs. Sold by Dreier and Bro and Pellens and Polster in local shops.
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Foley
Dreier & Bro
Pellens & Polster
Foley’s
Constipation Cure Promoted By Dr B J Kay Saratoga
Advertisement from Dr B J Kay of Saratoga claims a constipation cure by Dr Constipation fr vaenovetor with guaranteed relief to liver and kidneys. Offered are free samples medical advice and a book. Available at druggists.
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KA. S&s
B. J. Kay
Saratoga
N.Y
Vaenovetor
B.J Kay
A.5
Core
Chicago
John Labar and H A Eberhart Prominent Young Farmers
John Labar and H A Eberhart are noted as prominent young farmers in the community. The report highlights their early contributions to local agriculture and hints at ongoing cooperative projects with regional farming groups.
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John Labar and
H. A. Eberhart
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