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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1901
Page
15
A late 19th century notice reports Jovar RT who is titled priest and is appointed vicar general of Pe Droness in Indianapolis as part of a church restructuring. The brief item confirms August Bessomes serves in a related capacity alongside the priestly appointment.
Fort Wayne observes the death of Rev. August Bessonies eighty six, noted as a prominent pioneer priest of the diocese. Born in France, he studied in Paris and Vincennes, served in Leo and Fort Wayne parishes, led St. John’s Indianapolis later, and earned the title Monsignor. His long career included postmaster duties in Leo Poli and strong ties to the community, with funeral hopes in Indianapolis.
In a local record, Quay Fava is listed with an accusation of employing a 0 young man in the press room of the Wewaynper facility. This terse note highlights charges against Ford regarding labor practices at the Wewaynper site.
A worker named Uniba suffered a severe abdominal injury when a rope slipped during lowering an ink cask in a press room. A young Ford, believed to be involved, received medical attention after doctors evaluated the wound. Ford was taken to his home at 66 Enet Williams Street where Dr. W E Stemmen attended. The physician believed no internal injuries are present.
Another Postofich quits in Washington advising staff to move to Povey in Allen county. Rural free delivery will replace the city service beginning March 15. Civil service examinations for positions in the department will be held in this city on April 10 and 26.
The Greates company plans to relocate from the Bash building at McWarrison and West Columbia streets to the new quarters in the former Elektron building by April. The move aims to consolidate operations, with the wholesale grocers and related firms moving to the new site and leasing the old Basick building.
Fragmentary OCR hints at Col Oakley and Lt statements with references to a blue office and adjutant duties. Mentions Gov Dyin and Gal Dalley in a ceremonial context. Lacks coherent events or dates. difficult to extract a full notice or obituary.
A terse notice records a union between Crippen and Kohlinger families. Rev C F W Mayer officiated as the couple, daughter of Justi J A Crippen of New Haven and Piliw Kohlinger of New Aven, joined in matrimony on the Murfinges sar, south of the tits.
In an inscrutable note the court grants charges against Henry Mi Gave of Pasmort and Vredsrume Spilling of Cumvunusco. The action concerns alleged misdeeds tied to island affairs, with specifics not fully clear in the fragment. A wider public record is pending.
Real estate transfers listed show multiple conveyances among individuals including Sylvia E Abrams and others to Sofha A Jusins and various parties to Mowry and Hickox. Names include Sheldon, Swallow, Brindle, Mary McDowell, Bunty, Pleasantry, and Dr Miles chemicals referenced in testimonial excerpts about pain relief and nervous disorders.
Shonif Her am Gistupanil and George Ann Reeves arrived from Kentucky to face charges in Taspel Indiana. The Reeves brothers, once heads of a gang, are accused of murdering Deputy Sheriff John E Gardner and William Cox near Cadix Kentucky in 1880 after previous arson and crime acts. They were captured in Mt Vernon after escaping Kentucky penitentiary and were held for further proceedings.
A corrected summary: In Muncie Indiana, Roy Gangros Mail Boxes, 22 Trevon dunk Orear Hayworth aged 10 and Wilinn Shery aged 19 were observed entering a salishing post office area. A Tailord Styles suspect confessed to the scheme, stating the men extracted and chopped from sections. The group, including Mart Wilkins Frank Burnetie and Wille min Oversa9, allegedly formed an organized unit. AMM were under surveillance.
Feb 22 report from Tid notes eight miles south of the town a post office was robbed last night. Nine men involved, with an estimated haul of about 1000 dollars in cash and stamps. A quantity of stamps and money orders were taken. the blaze saw the safe wrecked. Details remain unclear.
Daniel Jackson aged 74, once voicing poverty and intent to reach Oklahoma with a soldier's land grant, died at his son Allen Jackson's home on the eve of departure. A Madison County resident most of his life, his death came after a period of over excitement and no prior illness.
Leonard Dowees and Martin Barnes, two abducted children, were taken to Evansville and returned home. The assailants followed them to Ruinsville, where the children were found. They described being threatened and forced to walk with the men, who tried to force compliance with threats. The youths provided vivid details of their captors and the events leading to their rescue.
A drawn out clash between rival factions concluded with a ceasefire. Prisoners were exchanged and a formal surrender followed. Local officials praised the peace process and pledged to prevent further violence.
Wrhieh Tl Bab 22. Postmortem Wood of this city has been instruct-
Fragmentary item describes an inquiry into the cost of letter mail on Rueat Spit routes and a Wabash office cancellation. It questions whether routes cover maintenance and hints at possible discontinuation of 49 Hold up lines if patronage fails.
June publication reports a violent intruder incident at 22 Mrs. Guvie Stosies tin plate worker’s wife on the night shift. A man entered through a window, brandished a hatchet, pressed his face against her, and fought with her as she fought back and bit at him. The assailant fled after she bit him and the woman does not know if he was hurt.
Salomon Benr of Gremw township was convicted of murdering his son and sent to the penitentiary. Sheriff Bel described the old man as happy and spry, bidding friends farewell as he faces a life sentence behind bars. The article notes the grave offense and the community reaction.
A man named Winn Buried in a snowbank west of Mlowhnnle after an accident Wednesday afternoon. Edward Grasconbacher, a Thvevyiman from this Bhws, reported the incident. The victim, not clothed for the cold, apparently fell and suffocated in the deep snow. Authorities and local residents identified several names tied to the area and ongoing inquiries.
A garbled report lists attendees and planned sessions for a statewide teachers conference. Notable names appear for colleges and educator associations with talks on teaching methods and school improvement. Participants include representatives from Fort Wayne, Marion, Anderson, and Brooklyn venues.
In Wabash Indiana rumors swirl that ex-Speaker Wyss Pettin faces likely appointment amid insurance ties and financial questions. News notes Pettin linked to a possible federal post as speculation grows about backing from figures like George Osborn, with questions about motives and financial gains.
Questioning readers about hoarseness throat tickle and nighttime coughing the piece promotes keeping a bottle of a cough remedy on hand to relieve discomfort and aid throat relief amid persistent cough symptoms.
The readable fragments discuss Ayer's Cherry Pectoral and a political scene with tangled garbled wording. Names and specifics are unclear, but reference to a congress and an appointment hint at a public notices style item from a historical paper.
A garbled court note describes Angela Porter and a sequence of seemingly misread names and phrases. The fragment mentions a trial, a jury, and a brief detention period, but the lines are incomplete and difficult to interpret for concrete outcomes or dates.
Headaches stem from poor ventilation, indigestion, excitement, or heat. capsules quickly ease pain and clear the head. Brice BSc, manufactured by Dreier & Bro at Calhoun and Conbin streets.
Albino, Indy Pel, 23.8.8, reported by Nolamb of Moule county, is held by the English army as a prisoner of war at Rupama prison camp. Geylon, East Tiling, disappeared ten years ago and is linked to Lobedpa, Dut Ma. Visestes Lov, Mrs. G. 8. Woodruff, and Liventer Smith Went to Vndlin years ago, later reaching the Transvaal and joining the Row army. He was captured with others and held in Ceylon since that June.
The House debates and rumor spread of a canal and railroad measure amid bribery allegations. Key figures like Arima and Canals advocates faced accusations as the Senate moved to advance or stall the bills. Observers warned of possible political pressure and lobbyist money shaping the outcome while protests and support swirled around the canal and rail proposals.
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