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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
10
An Angola woman, Mrs. Lulu Healy, who grew close to John Gunkler, the Kimball Piano Co salesman missing since mid November, is rumored to have traveled to Kentucky with an agent. Fort Wayne inquiries reveal Healy’s visits and possible elopement motive amid speculation about Gunkler and Healy’s whereabouts.
Leonard McClish, former Lake Erie and Western news agent, was taken to Indianapolis by Deputy Marshal Scott after admitting to raising a postal money order from $0.50 to $14.50. Held to the federal grand jury on bonds, he awaits investigation. Miss Covault, initially charged, was discharged as innocent.
The text notes two weeks to decide and mentions Mrs Healey missing from Angola for two weeks. It states Gunkler was there a month ago and may have met her at the depot. Gunkler left Angola four weeks ago and Mrs Healey and her husband had separated, with he living at Auburn. It is believed Gunkler and Mrs Healey went to Kentucky.
Rev. J. H. Bosch treasurer of the Reformed church orphanage reports nationwide gifts from Christmas Eve services. Last year $3,000 was raised, with expectations for a larger total this year.
Governor W Murray Crane was sworn in for a third term in Massachusetts. The ceremony at the state house drew a large crowd, with an hour of preliminary proceedings. The inaugural address urged a 5 million dollar program to remove grade crossings at 500 thousand dollars annually.
The American Steel and Wire company establishes a pension department effective January 1, 1902. All current and past employees are eligible to participate with company-funded pensions and no employee contributions. The firm employs about 25 000 to 30 000 men across its works.
Electric Bitters regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood and improve appetite. They are claimed to cure kidney troubles female complaints nervous disorders constipation dyspepsia and malaria and to bring vigorous health. Price 50 cents guaranteed by Dreier & Bro.
Senator Stephen B. Fleming of Fort Wayne was elected chairman of the Twelfth district democracy with 108 delegates present. William Kaough withdrew, leaving Fleming unopposed for district chair, while Fleming's statewide bid to become state party chair gains momentum.
Mrs. C S Evans aged 77 died last week in Riverside California after a life rooted in Fort Wayne and Indiana pioneer days. She was the mother of the late Judge C M Dawson and a cousin of P T Barnum. Surviving sons include Albert C Dawson and Wallace J Dawson with Evans relatives in Fort Wayne. Her early literary work and marriage history to Judge Reuben J Dawson and later S C Evans are noted. Remains may or may not be brought to Fort Wayne for interment.
A Cleveland bankers committee assumes control of Everett Moore properties including Cleveland Electric Railway Detroit United Railway and other trolley lines in Ohio Michigan. They report the syndicate faced tight money and asked for temporary aid, with over five sixths of Cleveland indebtedness present and agreeing to extend obligations up to eighteen months under the committee’s supervision.
The Bethlehem Lutheran congregation west of the city voted to build a new brick church costing about 20000 dollars. Construction will start in spring, replacing the old frame building on Leesburg road. Rev. Jans, now pastor, has led growth over four years as funds are expected to be manageable for members.
George Jones known on stage as George Williams and part of the Williams and Bisselle troupe died in Minneapolis and was brought home. Miss Belle Bisselle, his partner for three years, was to marry him next month and was greatly affected by his death as his family accompanied the funeral procession.
An item from Seattle reports on Lodge of Eagles No 1 activity in Seattle Washington. Details emphasize local fraternal organization events and community engagement.
Harry H Hoffman and Emelia M Roux were united in marriage at 6 o clock Thursday evening at 304 East Creighton avenue by Rev M C Cooper. The couple will live with the bride’s parents at 500 East Wayne street. Both are well known and estimable. Hoffman is a Bashc Packing foreman and Roux is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Roux. Many friends offer congratulations.
James Taylor, a locomotive engineer from Ashley, files for voluntary bankruptcy in a federal court. The petition lists liabilities of 442.35 dollars and assets of 380.50 dollars, with Deputy Clerk Logan noted in the filing.
A Sheldon report states that Monday night during Rev Hellake’s absence unknown parties entered the Catholic pastor’s residence and held a banquet. They consumed edibles found and consulted the priest, disturbing the premises.
The parties are believed to have spent most of the night in the house with no damage. They were not discovered until Reverend Hellake, serving a Bluffton congregation, returned the next morning.
Mrs N A Webster of Winnie Virginia writes that Dr Kings New Life Pills wholly cured her of a two year history of sick headaches. The ad promotes relief from headache constipation and biliousness offered at Dreier Bros drug store for 25 cents.
William Seymour aged thirty eight, despondent over losing his job on the Pennsylvania Railway, rented a room at the Valparaiso hotel and took strychnine yesterday afternoon. He leaves a widow and two children.
The ad touts Dr Constipation Kay's Renovator as a cure all for constipation and kidneys with positive medical advice and samples. It mentions Dr RJ Kay Sneathen NY and promotes druggists. A local note states groceryman J B Kelley of Columbia Street is a cousin of Jacob Trick, killed with his daughter by a Big Four engine near Wabash on New Year's day.
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