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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1902

Page

13

Eleven New Men Elected to State Democratic District Committee

Indiana district conventions elected eleven new members to the state Democratic committee with Joseph T. Fanning of Indianapolis emerging as a leading candidate for chairman. The slate includes J. Nolan Evansville, G. H. Hendren Bloomfield, James R. Duffin English, Lincoln Dixon North Vernon, J. G. McNutt Terre Haute, J. D. Megee Rushville, A. T. Livengood Covington, Dan W. Simms Lafayette, S. B. Fleming Fort Wayne, J. C. Fletcher Knox, and J. Fred France Huntington.

Indianapolis Ind Democratic State Committee Evansville Linton New Albany Columbus Terre Haute Cambridge Blufftton Frankfort Lafayette Wabash Fort Wayne South Bend Lincoln Dixon John G. McNutt J. J. Nolan G. H. Hendren Bloomfield James R. Duffin English North Vernon J. G. McNutt J. D. Megee Rushville Joseph T. Fanning J. A. M. Adair Portland A. T. Livengood Coving Fanning Taggart John W. Wern Joseph E. Bell Fleming

County Chairman Selection Still Uncertain

Business discussion notes the county chairman position remains unfilled with several suggestions but no clear candidate. Voters weigh how this choice will influence county party leadership despite more interest earlier in district leadership.

Hoover and Williams Purchase Calhoun Street Millinery

Miss Lizzie Hoover and Miss Nannie Williams take charge of the millinery store at 212 Calhoun street from Mrs. T. C. Warner. The new firm name Hoover and Williams reflects their ownership and Hoover's prior two years of operation at 332 South Calhoun street.

Lizzie Hoover Nannie Williams T. C. Warner Calhoun Street Hoover & Williams

New Law Firm Installed In Fort Wayne With Lt Governor

Lieutenant Governor Gilbert opens a new law firm in Fort Wayne under Gilbert Berghoff Wood. He and partner Wood will split offices, with Gilbert remaining in Fort Wayne while Wood stays in Angola. Gilbertdownplays immediate workload, seeks steady growth and cordial local welcome.

Gilbert Newt Fort Wayne Angola Wood Aveline Fort. Wayne

Keller files voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S court

Andrew J. Keller of this city has filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in a United States court. Liabilities total 2822.14 with assets of 34. Keller is a traveling salesman. Attorneys are Ellison & Keegan.

Andrew J. Keller Keller Ellison & Keegan

Allen County Democratic Central Committee Meet Called

County Chairman H C Berghoff calls all Allen county Democratic Central Committee members to assemble in the courthouse assembly room on Wednesday January 8 at 2 o clock. Primary business is to select a new chairman. Dasie:maybe some-other.

H. C. Berghoff Allen County Democratic Central Committee Court House Dasie

Daring Indiana Engineer Nugent Dies Suddenly

John J. Nugent of Lafayette Indiana famed for nerve died suddenly in January. A Civil War engine driver he operated lines south of Mascow and Dixon's. he once freed himself by amputating part of his own foot after a steam leak. Born in Ireland 1852 he came to the United States and served through the war.

Lafayette Ind John JT. Nugent Indiana Mascow Dixon’s Nugent Ireland United States

Wall Street Watches Everett Moore Syndicate Fallout

New York reports the Everett Moore syndicate troubles surprise few on Wall Street with small investors and Michigan Ohio Indiana banks most affected. Kean Van Cortlandt acted as fiscal agent for some companies while New York Central limits blamed for financial strains as Edward Moore’s Phoenix National ties arise.

New York Everett-Moore Syndicate Wall Street Michigan Ohio Indiana Kean, van Cortlandt & Co Lake Shore New York Central Cleveland Toledo Everett-Moore Edward W. Moore Phoenix National Bank Moore

Creditors Approve Extension for Everett Moore Syndicate

H. R. Newcomb, chair of the bankers committee, said telegrams from creditors nationwide approve steps taken and agree to an eighteen month extension on the syndicate's paper. He expects the affairs to be placed on a solid financial basis and that constituent properties will not suffer.

Cleveland H. R. Newcomb Committee of Bankers Everett- Moore

Youngstown Telephone Co. Not Affected by Syndicate's Embarrassment

Youngstown Ohio January 3 The Youngstown Telephone company controlled by the Everett Moore syndicate will not be affected by its financial embarrassment. The firm is on a paying basis and able to meet all obligations. No securities of the syndicate are held by local banks.

Youngstown Ohio Youngstown Telephone Company Everett- Moore Florence Archer Eason Macon Co Enn Dr. Pierce Mary J. Weida Allentown Oak Street Pierce R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Endorsed for Teething Relief

An advertisement urges mothers to use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the best remedy for teething children. It presents the product as essential for infants and emphasizes its calming effects.

Knights of the Maccabees host Pedro party January 16

The Knights of the Maccabees announce a Pedro party set for January 16. Members invite guests to join a social event at an area hall with games and refreshments. Proceeds support lodge activities.

The Knights of the Maccabees Pedro

Unclear medical notice from damaged OCR fragment

Fragmentary OCR text suggests a medical or remedy note mentioning Dr Kay and a renovator with scattered phrases. No clear event or identifiable persons beyond scattered names.

Dime Savings Bank Faces Depositor Run in Cleveland

A crowd gathered as the Dime Savings and Banking Co opened, each depositor receiving a notice requiring sixty days’ notice to withdraw funds. The move follows financial troubles involving Everett and Moore, directors on the bank’s board. The bank states assets exceed liabilities and will keep stock intact.

Cleveland Dime Savings and Banking Company Dime Savings and Banking Co M. G. Watterson FE. H. Townsend Messrs. Everett & Moore

Cresceus and His Son Feature in Cincinnati Enquirer Page

A three column cut features Cresceus and his son in Thursday’s Cincinnati edition. The brief item highlights a cultural or editorial illustration, noting the siblings’ involvement and the framing within the paper.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Cresceus Sets Fastest Mile Record in Harness History

Cresceus, owned by William McKinnie and George Ketcham, with Cresceus’ youngest son Gerald McKinnie listed, ran a mile in 2 7 14 at Dallas Texas on January 1, claiming the fastest harness horse mile ever in any year or country on the first day of January.

Ceus George Ketcham Cresceus Gerald McKinnie William McKinnie Dallas Texas

Wedded at Cleveland in Christmas Ceremony

Miss Della D Murphy wed Henry Alfred Denk last Wednesday December 25 at Mrs Eugene Hughes residence in Cleveland. The ceremony was elegant with palm and carnations, attended only by Cyril Dens and Miss Isabella Dens, the groom’s sister and brother. The groom Dens is a bank official, while the bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Murphy of Fort Wayne with many friends there.

Cleveland Post Eugene Hughes Della D. Murphy Henry Alfred. Denk Isabella Cyril Dens J. J. Murphy Fort Wayne

Married to evade school law separates Albion girl from husband

Ruth Bowles aged about 14, who wed her half-uncle Bert Bixler in Mansfield after fleeing Albion, is committed to the reform school until age twenty one for truancy. The marriage, invoking the law's reach, cannot be overturned by romance and the couple may be reunited only years later if permitted.

Albion New Era W. M. Shaffer Ruth Bowles Hher Girls’ Reformatory Bert Bixler Mansfield Ohio Albion Reform School For Girls Bert

Narrow Escape From Lime Kiln Save Huntington Youth

Peter Gerlach an 18 year old had fallen into a glowing lime kiln at Western Lime Co east of Huntington Wednesday afternoon. Fellow worker John Yaney leaped into the pit and pulled him to safety as others assisted. Gerlach suffered burns and head injuries but survived thanks to the protective stone and prompt rescue.

Peter Gerlach Western Lime Company Huntington Democrat John Yaney Gerlach Godfrey Gerlach Grayston Avenue Yancy B. H. B. Grayston

Unique New Year’s Supper Hosted by Frank Ferguson

A Bloomington man hosted a singular New Year’s Day supper for his four mothers-in-law. Frank Ferguson spoke grace over the bountiful meal as children queued for a second table. He has had four wives, with two deceased, a divorce from the third, and now lives with his fourth wife.

Mr. Ferguson

Reunion Highlight As Family Plans New Year Traditions

A family outlines a vow to hold a mother-in-law reunion every New Year while paths remain open. The plan emphasizes kinship and annual gathering as a cherished tradition.

Carter Finds Sister Missing in Marion Marriage

Hugh Carter of Knox Indiana located his sister Nellie aged seventeen in Marion after she had been missing since December 18. Nellie is revealed as the wife of Clyde McGraw a respected Marion man. The couple married December 19 and were forgiven by the Carter family with New Year gifts.

Marion, Ind Hugh Cartery Knox Ind Marion Nellie Clyde McGraw Carter

Family intensifies search for Knox county daughter

The daughter remains missing as her father, once county sheriff, leads efforts to locate her. Neighbors and authorities press on with inquiries and searches across the area.

Gunkler Located in Louisville After Humane Officer Help

Humane Officer Schlaudroff helped locate missing piano salesman John Gunker in Louisville Kentucky. The firm replied Gunker planned to work for a music house there and a letter sent care of the army would reach him.

Schlaudroff John Gunkler Louisville

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Dan W. Simms J. Fred France Hunt Ington S. B. Fleming, Fort Gilbert, Berghoff and Wood West Kay Savings Bank Bride Reform School Huntington Charles Albert Simmerman Cottrell Zimmermann Sanitarium Mme. Zimmerman M. E Zimmerman Beauty College West Wayne Streat Womman Wellville Mrs. Roe Pieerce Common Sense Bullalo, N.Y Gunkler
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