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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1901
Page
5
A fragmented reminiscence recalls mothers shaping notable sons, from a famous queen mother’s stern virtue to Napoleon’s mother who raised eight children with care. The piece underscores maternal influence on intellect, moral formation, and public life, citing Johnson and others to illustrate enduring parental impact on achievement and virtue.
Dr W B Stemen, returning to the city, will settle in Fort Wayne to practice medicine. He has resigned his army surgeon commission and will be associated with his friend Dr B Slemen.
Fragmented text notes tensions around a consolidation proposal involving Akion Olin and Tamned Edah, with Amare jenn Cerzal and T. C. Mila of Axon Cereal Company in New York pushing talks. Details and totals remain unannounced as parties anticipate moves, including a large Burlington operation slated to move to Barberton, Ohio.
Huntington Herald reports political agitation in the state capital as plans surface to replace longtime Mississippi River commission member Tudge Taylor. Protests grow as announcements come from various groups, signaling widespread discontent with current leadership.
A Mennonite movement seeks Berne Indiana as the national center for Mennonite affairs with plans to establish an English weekly organ for the General Conference of North America. The effort involves leaders like Ray Spronger and aims to unite diverse Mennonite branches under a common publication housed near Berne. The conference meeting is slated for fall in Borie.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a price sale item sold by Diviry & Bro at a location on Cxthoun and Colmuhin streets. The text references a daily duty and a 24 hour period, with unclear names and actions.
Shelbyville February 9 editor George M. Ray was found guilty on the fifth count of the indictment for swindling the colony. The sentence is an indefinite term of fourteen years in the penitentiary. The losses attracted wide attention and drew sharp lines of discussion on both sides.
A garbled report notes several individuals in towns including Minny, Buffalo, and St. Farin using Dr Miles Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills to ease pain, after effects of erin, grip, or headaches. Names mentioned include George J. Finnnery and Rav. C. Body with improvements cited.
Des Moines reports a controversial anti saloon gathering with delegates from the Joel W. C U and State Anti-Saloon Leagues arriving amid protests. Mrs Wetton declares peaceful plans while threats against saloon keepers are discussed and messages are sent to Chicago and Texas.
A British dispatch reports Lu Sen, minister of torrigna, defended by the empress dowager, whose family accuses Bishop Eavir of stealing money and valuables amounting to about 8700,000. The case strains Sino foreign ties as the Tongus of civilian troops fractures widen the duty payments dispute amid global tension.
A freight train collision caused horses to be thrown airborne and debris to rain into a nearby house. No occupants or crew were injured, though everyone was shaken as the Avenged engine was moved to a repair yard after the crash.
Mrs Henry E Belt of 35 Hendricks Street wife of a Finianuel’s Catherine school teacher, was badly injured when a cat startled her causing a fall at Main and Clinton. She struck her forehead and was helped to Meyer Bros drug store before being taken to St Joseph’s Hospital. Injuries considered not serious.
London report notes Mr. Kruger’s health worsening with signs of feebleness and a weak heart, while anti-German sentiment fades amid his anti-English stance. The piece links his condition to ongoing European tensions and British interests in regional affairs.
The report discusses expected promotions of naval officers tied to the San Mago victory on July 3, 1696. It notes officers advanced by the personnel law, with Rear Admirals Sampyon galvanced and Howell and Dewey also promoted, while Seley moves just below Sampaoz and other ranks follow the original nomination order.
Indianapolis Ind Erb 9 State Senator Nathen I Agnew who was a supporter of Tommond was found early today in a bank near Monon treks station. He lay unconscious and severely injured but doctors believe he may recover though he is under care. The incident occurred after adjournment and the man is said to be clothed and resting as of the report.
A scrambled fragment describes a collision involving a sled and a chain, with stray names and garbled phrases about a convoy, a farmer near tracks, and unclear actions. The readable content hints at an accident scene and disrupted movements but lacks coherent detail.
A controversial marriage in Washington leads to a divorce suit. The article recounts claims of mutual controllessness, wishes for separation, and social pressures. It notes an attempted Paris appointment and a declaration of love and freedom from a wife, with mentions of a senator’s nephew and ongoing public interest.
William M Cook, a respected farmer of Wasiagos Township, died Saturday at his home on the Hustertown road due to bowel complications. Survived by his widow and nine children, including Walter B Canaze and William W Cook, plus siblings John H and Charles B Cook, and several sisters.
Mrs. Marga Wolant of Tolland died Friday evening at her daughter’s home on Webster Street at age 85. Ill health and a fall weeks earlier contributed to her death. Survivors include her daughter Mrs. Rowsn and several relatives. A devout Catholic, she was born in Tro Tynd and lived in many towns before settling in Tolland.
Mrs Rodenbeck widow of Frederick H. Rodenbeck died Friday evening at 210 Bad Jefferson Street age sixty two. Survived by children Mrs Henry Reenigg, Mrs Wilinsa Burter, Mrs Willi Koondg, Mrs Henry Melixel, Mrs Henry Fraulee, Miss Carrig Emily and Fimyirn Teodenbeete, and Honry Rodenbeck. born Dalide Prussia, long a resident of Alinvien.
The obituary notes Ela Ray Epizingle, child of Mr. and Mrs. Anicew Eleingyr, living on South Whaler street. She died after a brief illness, aged 3 years 6 months and 26 days, having just over two weeks of illness. Funeral services are expected to be held on Tuesday.
Mrs. Barnard, wife of Wilmant Tarnned, died Monday at her home 37 Walnut Street, aged fifty nine. She had fought cancer for many months and was born in Ghid. Survived by husband and six children. husband formerly worked in the sewing and clothing business in the city.
Taeger Tucol Tavger died Sunday morning at the county infirmary from Crone cyberculosis at age 60.
Miss Durnedl Burnell died Sunday evening at her home on Turya street aged about 60. Widow of Lewis Burnell who died four years ago she had lived in Port Wayne for twenty years. Survived by three sons Hovinun Chase and Beary in Pennsylvania and Alford employed at Pennsylvania shops and a daughter Addie Ducnaih Sha. mourned as a estimable lady with wide circle of friends.
Mrs Sarah McCrory wife of San jel McCrory died Saturday afternoon at her home near Den after months of suffering from train stroke related injuries. Survived by her husband and other family, the report notes.
A fragmentary OCR item names a husband and three sons Galvin Glyde and Waray MuCrory along with Alswyn sister and two brothers actors Sophia Douglass Te Ti and Wiberg Wholeshle from California and ex Sheriff George FE Viverg of this city.
Freese 19, son of Mx and Mia August Bee of 178 West Creighton Avenue, disappeared at 7 o clock Sunday morning from Vivi g Hattie. police urged any sightings or information to contact local authorities.
Gladys Mary Stone infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Stone of 241 West Main Street died at 1 o'clock Sunday morning from congestion. She was two months old.
Mrs. Mary Meehan wife of Michiel Meehan of 260 Mask Tear died Saturday evening after a complication of diseases. Meehan was 65 years old.
Surviving children are Jon James and Josaph Meehan with Miss Fringes Meehan noted in the obituary fragment. The fragment references Coldwater Michigan and a ring related to the Meehan family, with incomplete names and context.
A facility inmate at Liv Indiana School for Ferblemisder Youth died during an incident described as a serious event. Officials reported unclear circumstances and are investigating the death as a potential homicide or accident. Further details and names are not yet confirmed.
Reports state Lao Alleed Teley, son of Dr. George Teley of 433 West Witlinmeslvent, died Saturday morning near the family residence. The obituary notes his father, Weht Foren, resides at the Pennsylvania Round House.
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