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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1901
Page
4
Washington February 21 lawmakers resumed consideration of the Sunday bill. The House proceeded with a full committee discussion of proposed provisions and policy aims as the great supply program drew focus and debate among members.
Washington action on the May appropriation bill reendorsed appointments and vacancies in the volunteer forces. The Spooner amendment added that officers commissioned since April 21, 1898 may receive pay, subsistence, and master’s salaries from existing funds. It also appropriated 2,600,000 for soldiers deposits and 399,000 for interest payments, with the division vote split along party lines.
Andrew Thaunsi, once a driver in the old Hoomingdate mile, lived in Sowth for twenty years. The notice records his longtime residence and occupation, marking his passing and hometown ties.
Dakota’s report mentions Mr Thums visiting Fort Wayne on a farc day for his brother-in-law Steven Young. He has prospered in Dalyoun and owns a farm of 400 acres.
Alva Metsker will handle dispatcher duties on Wabasha posts at first, with attention and competence noted in discharge. He will serve as extra conductor until spring trains reduce, then take a regular turn. Metsker previously worked as checkman in the Wabash freight house and rose to bankman duties, with BEL. and Mrs. Metcker residing at 552 Broadway.
Rankin reports receipt of a letter from the Content Passenger Association outlining a round trip fare from Woluits to Indiana for the Els meeting. An open excursion ticket will be sold with return validity to end of the event. About 2,000 Elles are expected statewide, promising a large gathering. The convention committee met recently at Wayne club. Hess was absent due to several members not being in the city.
A derailment near Wanatah involved a freight engine and a passenger stop. Harry Urakenian and Gantle were aboard the engine when a hose riser caused injury. the left foot was crushed. Joseph Lourts, a 24 year old, was treated at Valparaiso by Dr Loring and Dr Steven before transfer. The incident disrupted Pennsylvania Company operations and injured several workers.
Colovale Feb 10 Roosevelt joins Joe Kenyon’s hounds for a coyote hunt. Party includes Des, Mun, Gerald C Webb, Lt Devereaux, and Steyswl among others. One quarry escaped after two miles. Devereaux lost. The group gathered at county old house at noon. Stewarts hosted Rocaooult’s honor later.
Minneapolis dispatch reports Frank Hamilton, a newspaper reporter, found guilty of manslaughter in the first degree for selling Leonard Day, a young millionaire, to the West hotel criminals on November 25. Jury out forty hours, recommended mercy. Hamilton remanded for sentencing. defense seeks new trial. Local items note luncheon, sleigh rides, and a county Sunday school convention upcoming.
Fort Wayne residents Parklson and others oversee interests of the Continentul Lisurmice Company while plans unfold. Multiple local names, visits, family updates, and brief notices from Spencerville, Woodburn, Huntington, and other towns detail travel, illnesses, religious events, and community happenings.
Miss Erna Hoffman and Miss Anna Kueblinger of Rivereids svennu visited the Sunday school that morning. Pleasant sleighing weather helped activities at Fred Hersch’s home Thursday evening. The text is fragmentary and uncertainties remain about full context.
J B Butt, a well known Alien county resident, completes a tenan tiful new fence in Maumee township and prepares to occupy it this week. Contractor George Killien of Hovlan did carpentry, Bimmerly & Co. of Fort Wayne handled plumbing, and R Karian of Fort Wayne did painting and decors. The Otis project cost about 4000 dollars.
Fragmented OCR notes describe visits among residents of Monroeville and nearby towns, a family moving, and social events including a bob sled outing and a violin recital. The text references a club forming as a permanent body to promote welfare, with names and roles only partially legible.
A notice notes the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Tensinger amid small town celebration. Messages also mention Miss Tillie Walt and Chaves Bitzpernt marrying at the Academy last Monday, and Mrs. John Gyosh with Mrs. Henry VanCamp convalescing after illness. Fort Wayne visitors attended Wyatt funeral, Rev Wilcox closed services at Mt. Olivet due to awakeness, Aloe Moss ill in Cedar-Oyeelk township, and a quilting gathering at Mrs. David Opdyke’s with a future Fort Wayne visit.
Neighbors and friends report Christ Rubie of Hicksville Ohio is seriously ill north of town. Family asks prayers as doctors face challenges in her recovery while friends visit. John Baltz and daughter Anna travel from Hicksville and Golded Murray from Spenceville to see them this week.
Officer Tremmel filed an affidavit against Harry Snow, Columbia Street saloonkeeper, for selling liquor without a license. Snow has run the business since last fall without securing the city license, despite a permit being issued to the former owner and transfers not completed. He risks penalties as the transfer issue prevents proper licensing.
United States Commissioner Logan handles the government v Tidson K. Rony case over selling malt liquor without a revenue license or stamp. A warrant was filed for Marty Snow in the same charge connected to Mr Ross. Snow reportedly operated without a license under an assumed arrangement.
Fragmentary OCR yields a list of marriages and penalties, noting legal requirements for returns to county authorities and penalties for non compliance. The text mentions dates, names, and witnesses, with references to licenses and registrations rather than a cohesive news narrative.
The readable text lists various paired names and dates such as Septembar 27 Henry Wi G Heine with Sophie C Wewmeyer and Detoctor 2 in G Kergan with Lilith Yarnelle. October 6 references August WT Tiebman and Miay Vs Tarvett while October 11 shows Ayiven EH Benmsley and Helen We Brown. A November entry notes Jolly C Keay with Elin Pilgyimy and Eyene BH Olds hosting Georgia Lambard.
Detroit reports a proposed electric railway purchase linking Wynn Lake with the Detroit River lines. J C Hutching and Dupont of St Louis, with other Detroit Wintel Railway owners, back the deal. President Everett says the acquisition will align with the city railway system and be consolidated similarly. Details of price remain undisclosed.
Tuesday February 26 1601 auctioneer James Kodshaugh will offer for sale in public auction at Oscar Simon's farm two and a half miles south of the city. Items include 52 head of cattle cows heifers calves and brood sows wagons mowers plows and assorted farm machinery household goods corn fodder hay and other articles. The large herd of milk cows receives special attention as potential family use.
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