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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1901
Page
14
Born to Mr and Mrs Edward J Gorke at 50 Maumee avenue a son. Local reports cover resignations, illnesses, real estate sales, visitors, marriages and social events across Monroe and surrounding townships with numerous street and house details. A sleigh accident near Robigan park caused minor injuries while plans advance for multiple building projects in Fort Wayne and Bluffton area.
Indianapolis February 7 Indiana Democratic Editorial Association opened its midwinter session with a Grand Hotel banquet. Bayard Gray of Frankfort presided, Mayor Taggart spoke, and Gray urged Democrats to uphold principle over expediency. Judge Zollars urged reorganizing with new leadership while preserving core democracy, and pressed for trusted candidates supported by business leaders. Senators Inman Hellex Johnson Fortune and others delivered able responses as the gathering closed.
Local residents plan a Germany tour led by Irma Seavey Mary Moffat and Mary Shoat. Mrs TL P Alexander recovers after surgery at St Joseph hospital. Fort Wayne ladies enjoyed a sleighing party at Mile dining at Starr hotel. Gibraltar telegram confirms party arrived safely. Ex Congressmen McNagny and Downey visited the city. Goshen visits by Lottie Wery and companion. Insurance loss from Lied Misner residence fire near Jefferson township. May Jones suffers finger amputation at Archey Printing plant. Mrs John F Whibaugh recovering at sister’s home. William H Mortman appointed substitute carrier at Fort Wayne post office. Fort Wayne College of Medicine students and Hope hospital nurses sleigh to Herman Griebel’s home. William Hicks found injured in snow. taken to hospital and jail. A cutter accident on Washington and Harmer streets injures occupants. horse runs miles. Strife club sleighing party north of the city with Edith Kreager. Lulu Me Elfather and Burt Gage win prizes. Musical program closes the evening. hosts Mr and Mrs Will Hammettta.
An advertisement claims Ely’s Cream Balm cures catarrh and related ailments. Testimonials note a Hartford reader’s praise and a Aveola, Ti resident’s relief after use. The Basin is said to be non irritating and safe. Available at druggists for 50 cents or by mail from Ely Brothers in New York.
Fred Dat formerly of this city was torn apart in a penitentiary machine accident in Joliet Illinois. Fred Gau also formerly of this city died after a machinery accident at Joliet penitentiary. Both men were reported to have come from Fort Wayne and were connected to local families.
A sentimental verse piece from The Sentinel depicts a snowy night by the fire. A couple rides to Grace's door and shares a quiet, intimate moment, expressing that earthly pleasures pale beside their bond. Fort Wayne, Ind. 101.
Miss Marie Dickmeyer, an Indy employed in the Banner Mun dry, was injured about 1:30 Monday afternoon while cleaning a collar ironing machine. Her right hand was caught in the roller drawn into the machine. The arm bone was broken and flesh severely lacerated. She was taken to St Joseph hospital for treatment.
Henry Schaaf and Miss Nina Summers were married Thursday evening by Rev. J Ta Leeper. Both residents of Fort Wayne, they begin housekeeping in their home in this city.
Standard Gold Mining ore samples at Georgia were tested today at Bass works using the Hicks extraction method. A group of investors watched the process as interest in the venture grew. Albert Tompkinson bought the meat market of John J. Moers at 396 Lafayette Street.
Wberal discounts on high grade cameras for the holiday trade advertised by Graves & Co. Dealers in photograph supplies at No 35 Randolph Street Chicago offer special price lists and money to loan on real estate or personal security through C F Pfeiffer.
Justice Huser disposed of several cases against John Grabner of Milan township on Saturday afternoon. Fines were paid. The county board of health filed an affidavit against Louis Roy of Jefferson township for violating quarantine laws. He pleaded guilty before Justice Bullorman and was fined one dollar. J G Foote faces an affidavit in Bullorman's court alleging liquor law violations.
A woman offers to saw wood in exchange for a hood square and meat while a tramp jokes about a gypsy fortune telling his own heart disease will end his life, adding a grim note to their exchange.
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