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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1900
Page
4
A fragmentary report notes the deaths of deserters during a violent encounter allegedly in a bed setting. The name Johnson is referenced as a casualty before death. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Enugisue Zur Muehlen reports a wartime letter from Fort Wayne youth Winton Bennett serving in Company E Fourth United States Infantry in the Philippines. The missive recalls a brutal clash, relic theft by despoilers, deserters named Johnson and Myers, and hopes of returning home next spring. Also noted are a city wedding of Sophia Waltemath and Henry Franke, furniture firm ties, and veteran group honors for war memorial efforts and future inscriptions.
J W Rupright of Adams county was in Bluffton marking his first return since smallpox. The prior Bluffton visit terrified residents. this time no facial or hand marks are visible though he claims pustules covered every inch. He says he endured about ten days of indifferent health and fears smallpox as a deadly illness.
A Sunday morning blaze discovered by Officer Heller damaged the D Buuck & Co grocery at 119 East Lewis, burning off the roof and ruining stock. Building loss is $200 with stock partially insured. origin undetermined. Nearby George Rhodes barber shop suffered water damage. Also, a zero temperature fire at 24 Murray Street destroyed part of a Hogan estate dwelling, extinguished before $100 loss.
Washington February 26 The United States court of claims ruled against Admiral Dewey in his money claim for the destruction of the Spanish fleet in Manila harbor and awarded him 9570 dollars.
Indications point to Rev. Dr. W.W.D. Parr pastor of Wayne Street M E Church likely being chosen presiding elder as the North Indiana M E conference meets in Elkhart in April. Multiple pastors and presiding elders face transfers due to the five year limit, with Rev. F.T. Simpson noted as a former presiding elder. Rev. C. C. Cissell of Berry Street M B Church also appears among those moved to new fields.
Councilman McMahon recovers from grippe. A son born to Mr and Mrs Byers of 106 High St. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs W J Lankenau of 229 West Jefferson St. Miss May McCarthy of New Haven visiting. Henry Trier award contract to build a house in Adams township. Mrs John Sterling of Whitley County visiting her son Charles E Miner. Mrs Emenkeiser of Jackson Township in Fort Wayne visiting brother L J Bobilya. W H Fetter & Bro contemplate new machine shop in Monroeville. Rudisill school to add an addition for increased attendance. Mrs William Ahern of 65 East DeWald St injured in fall, leg fracture. Mr and Mrs Joseph Romary hosted Misses Matie and Mamie Henry of New Haven with games and a supper. Rev Bird, 77, ill at daughter Mrs Uigget's home. lung trouble. Ladies auxiliary to Royal League discussed. Dr J D Chambers notes Rev J M Boggs has taken charge of Presbyterian church at Byron NY. Boggs has been involved with Franklin college.
Miss Julia Hedekin of Fort Wayne died in Saranac Lake at twenty six from tuberculosis and nervous prostration after months abroad for health. Her family, including mother, sisters Miss May and Miss Clara and other Hedekins, remained with her until death. Interment planned in Fort Wayne. Also noted is the death of 79 year old German immigrant Mr. Rehling of Allen County whose son Fred and daughter Mrs. Sophia Berger survive. funeral held at the German Lutheran school on Coldwater road with Rev. Miller officiating.
Fort Wayne widow Mrs Mathilda Schwegmann died Wednesday at 35 East Tefferson Street aged 76. Born in Berlin September 9 1823 she married H R Schwegmann February 10 1853 and moved to Fort Wayne the same year. Surviving: six children including Paul Schwegmann John Schwegmann Gustave Schwegmann and Clara at home, plus siblings and in-laws. Funeral at St Pauls Lutheran Church with Rev Miller.
Mrs Frederick Hisner, wife of a Jefferson township farmer, died Friday morning at her Maples area home from consumption. Her death removes a longtime community member known for her local involvement and family ties to the area.
Mrs Christina Bastues widow of Michael Bastues dies after protracted cancer at home of daughter Mrs Theodore Sorg in Pleasant township near Fort Wayne. She was 66 years 7 months, born in Germany came to America 1851, long resident of Fort Wayne at 222 Hugh street. Surviving children include Sister Mary Lilliosa, Martin, John, Mrs Theodore Sorg, and Mrs Christina Gregor. Funeral at St Marys Catholic church.
Charles Kruse, longtime Fort Wayne merchant tailor, died Saturday night at his home 35 Elms Street after a prolonged illness. Aged 54 years, 3 months, 13 days, he came to Fort Wayne in 1872 and was known among German citizens. Survived by widow and three children Emma Kruse Mrs Edward Griebel and H W Kruse. Funeral at 1:30 P M from residence and 2:00 P M from Emanuel's Lutheran Church Rev C Gross to officiate.
A continuation notes that a fine body of men are to join General Smith-Dorrien's regiment, signaling recruitment or reinforcement during a military buildup. The line references leadership and unit organization in the ongoing campaign.
Mr. Cecil Rhodes spoke at a DeBeers gathering in Kimberley praising the year’s £2,000,000 profit and the chartered company’s control of diamonds. He contrasted imaginative and unimaginative shareholders, praised wartime defense of the city, and declared the empire’s duty to protect the flag and commercial assets amid regional tensions.
London February 26 General Buller reports in a Colenso dispatch dated February 25 that British casualties on February 20 totaled twelve killed and ninety nine wounded among the Somersets and Dorsets, while February 22 and 23 saw twelve officers wounded.
A meeting of Division No. 1 An cient Order of Hibernians reported near completion of St Patrick's Day plans. The program includes a parade, an address by Hon M W Cannon of Illinois, and an entertainment at Library hall. Members will assemble at 7 pm to parade and return for the lecture and entertainment.
Miss Clara Honeck daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry C Honeck died at 4 am Monday at 151 Montgomery street from bronchitis after bowel trouble since May. She was 23 years 3 months and 19 days old and leaves four brothers and two sisters including Mrs Oswald Stahin and Rev H T Honeck.
Lawrence Edward Murphy infant son of Mr and Mrs William J Murphy of 173 Van Buren street died at 3 oclock Thursday from pneumonia at age 4 months 23 days Father employed at the Electric works
Mrs. David Keefer of Barlew died Wednesday after a lingering illness from consumption. She was about 39 years old. The funeral took place Saturday at 11 o clock in Harlan. She left no children.
Albert Bussing five year old son of Mr and Mrs Henry Bussing of 134 Maumee avenue died early Monday morning from diphtheria at age five years seven months and nineteen days.
The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Stouder of Aboit township was celebrated on Saturday with many friends attending. Married in Fairfield county Ohio fifty years ago and moving to Allen county Indiana ten years later, they live on their longtime farm. All their children Wallace W. Stouder Mrs. Oehrig Bird Mrs. George Merriman and Mrs. Prynthia Charles attended, each giving twenty dollar gold pieces along with other gifts.
A. R. B. Davis and Andrew Fulton, brokers from New York, report to Osage authorities that two full blood Osage swindled them after promising oil land deals. They were brought onto the reservation with real estate men, shown oil wells, and allegedly tricked during a staged introduction with an interpreter present.
An elderly farmer named Behlings seeks aid for the Coldwater Road project. Details are fragmentary but indicate community support or intervention may be requested to assist the aging agriculturist.
Henry Hansen longtime Weber grocery employee at Hanna and Lewis streets departed Sunday evening for Kansas City Missouri to reside permanently. He is well known in the city and many friends will join in wishing him success.
At a hotel, New York brokers learned of valuable oil land on Bird creek. They traveled to the site and found oil bubbling from the ground. The Indians demanded $4,000 and two fine diamonds for the land, and were paid without question. Later, whites claimed the oil had been bought from other wells and poured on the ground sold by the Indians.
Brutus A. Bourie and Marie Teresa Arimel. George D. Bergmann and Wilhelmina Rietherf. Chas P. Ewald and Josephine L. Leammie. Frank B. Lindemuth and Claudie L. Stewart. Arthur W. McLellan and Maude M. Gates. Conrad F. Tilker and Mary L. Buuck. Lewis W. Linker and Minnie L. Michel. Charles F. Carbaugh and Adeline Genth. Harry H. Knoll and Margaret K. Reitenour. John W. Ellison and Tenna Sodtman. Charles Hennings and Avis Lawrey. Henry F. Franke and Sophia Waltemath.
Workmen from the National Telephone and Telegraph Co began placing poles for a new line between this place and Columbia City. Foreman W. J. Fisher of Kendallville directs the project, aiming to have the line in service by April 1 if weather permits.
Col and Mrs Robertson Mr and Mrs Armstrong and Mr and Mrs Johnson of this city depart tonight over the Pennsylvania for New York. They will join other party members for a March 3 departure to Europe with a planned return in June. Mrs Armstrong may stay longer if the trip aids her health.
In Washington, administration circles indicate Justice Gray is stepping out of his current role. The move signals a reshaping within the leadership ranks as ambiguity surrounds the timing and successor considerations.
Supreme Court Justice Gray, 72 and in poor health, may retire this summer. The president is expected to nominate Attorney General Griggs for the vacancy. Former Secretary of State Day is mentioned but prefers his current circuit bench post for family reasons and not living in Washington. Gray has sat on the bench since 1881, second in length of service after Justice Harlan since 1877.
The ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Owen Farran of 47 West Berry street was injured by a splinter while playing on Montary afternoon. He slid down a wooden incline and a two inch splinter penetrated the right gluteal region. Dr J D Chambers was summoned and used chloroform to remove the piece of wood.
Several Fort Wayne residents traveling to Indianapolis witnessed a fatal Peru train wreck. Joseph Sommers, repairing air brake connections, was caught between car bumpers as the slack caused the cars to move together, severely crushing his head. He was a well known figure in Peru railway circles.
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