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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
16
Anderson Ind Jan 1 Mrs Mattie House 35 years old set fire to her clothing with coal oil and ran to a neighbor's home a mile north of Perkinsville where she collapsed in burns. Medical aid came too late officials believe she was temporarily deranged and cannot recover. She is the wife of farmer David Houses and daughter of A J Applegate a prominent manufacturer.
In Terre Haute Indiana County Treasurer Walsh resigns before term end. Democratic board appoints Bolton to fill vacancy, prompting state supreme court dispute with Republican claimant Clark. Belton takes seat until his successor is qualified.
Muncie Indiana January 1 reports state there will be no witnesses from Muncie at the Havana trial of Charles F. Neely the Mope alleged embezzler of Cuban postal funds. Depositions from Ross Cowan Neely Printing president and from Union National Bank associates will be read at the trial.
In Muncie Indiana on January 1 Harry Johnson aged 15 risked his life to save Harvey Carey from drowning after the river ice broke during a skating outing. Carey went eight feet under and beneath the ice before Johnson dived in and pulled him to safety. Prompt rescue restored Carey.
A letter from Bridget Smith in South Africa reaches Mrs. J. J. Wilhems of Hartford City noting two brothers, Alexander and David, were found wounded on a battlefield. She nursed them back to health and they continue fighting the Boers. The 55 year old sister serves as a nurse in the British army.
S M Niholson president of the Providence Rhode Island file company confirms a plan to centralize several plants in Anderson. The Arcade file works will be consolidated with the main plant, described as the west’s largest and most modern fire plant. It was recently sold by S W Allerton of Chicago and CG.
Clarke of New York transfers to the Nichol son company viewed as the fire trust. President Nicholson states the Pawtucket plant will be dismantled next month and machinery and workers sent to this city. Nicholson may relocate the head offices here.
Willard Leach a carpenter stabbed John Thomas a tin plate worker in the back with a chisel at the Klondike saloon near the mills in Elwood Indiana. Thomas is in serious condition after ambulances carried him home. Leach fled and is believed to have fled to Kokomo to relatives.
An engine on the Big Four Michigan division struck a buggy carrying Jacob Trick of Lagro township, his daughter Miss Farry Trick, and Mrs. Kelly eight miles north of Wabash. Miss Trick died from brain concussion. Mr. Trick and Mrs. Kelly were severely hurt, with Mr. Trick dying later. A special train carried doctors to the scene.
James Hicks of Irvington, a regular Army man stationed in Porto Rico, met a 21 year old Australian missionary in San Juan and became engaged. He sent money for her voyage and trousseau but learned she was engaged to several others and had taken about $2,000. She apologized and Hicks returned to the United States, arriving in Irvington on Tuesday.
In Crawfordsville Indiana a mysterious disease resembles blackleg killing many cattle across the county. Farmers suspect poisoned corn stalks as the feed source and vaccinate their herds as a precaution. The illness remains fatal despite actions taken.
J T Galtin representing an eastern syndicate took options on five dairies in Centerville Williamsburg Webster Fountain City Indianapolis and other points. The properties pass to new owners and the business will likely continue as before. The new owners mortgaged the properties for 500000 to an eastern house.
Mrs. Attie Mallott sues her mother in law Mrs. Harriet E. Mallott in Martin circuit court for 5000 dollars alleging threats to disinherit her husband and cause estrangement. The couples move in Trinity Springs high society and Mrs Mallott is described as wealthy.
Kendallville Indiana Jan 2 Jacob Deeds an aged farmer living four miles north of Helmer was at the freight house yesterday afternoon to take home a new heavy lumber wagon when an accident occurred resulting in his death. He was respected in the community and the incident is under investigation by local authorities.
A man was killed instantly when a wagon passed over him after his team bolted in fright. The incident details note his skull was crushed by the wheels, with no further injuries reported.
Cyrenus Highbargin, among the oldest citizens of Rome City, Indiana, died Tuesday afternoon after an extended illness at the age of 83.
Peru Ind Jan 2 Dr Speicher aged forty two prominent Dunkard died yesterday of pneumonia after leading the Dunkards aged and orphans home at Mexico in this county His remains will be taken to Chicago for burial
Mrs. William Sanders 76 of 86 West Washington street sustained a broken right leg at Concordia cemetery during the burial of Mrs. Helena Miller. She slipped on ice, was taken home, and treated by Dr. M. F. Schick. The fracture is serious and will require months to heal.
A known specialist told The Sentinel that since the Southwestern Traction line opened his business has risen by about $50 daily. He stated the increase is verifiable in his records and credits the interurban line rather than any war in Africa. He emphasized the rise is real and directly linked to the road.
Elmer E. Banks, letter carrier No. 9, resigns from the Fort Wayne post office after twelve years and takes over a Broad Way livery stable purchased from Charles Rippe.
The annual congregational meetings of Lutheran and Reformed churches in the city elected officers for next year. Names include J. Paul’s Elder Henry Honeck and others. Emanuel’s Trustees Fred Beester and William Wolke. St. John’s Reformed elders Adolph Grotholtmann and Henry Zollinger. English Lutheran Church officers Hitzeman and Heger among others.
Miss Mary M. Brokaw daughter of Mr and Mrs James H Brokaw and Christopher Heit Fox bakery manager were married last Wednesday at the bride s home 20 West Creighton avenue Rev J A P McGaw officiated in the presence of immediate relatives A wedding dinner followed The bride formerly taught at Hoagland school The groom is a Fort Wayne business figure and Fox bakery manager They will reside at 154 Fairfield avenue Ethel R Miller and Marvin R Lewis wed last evening at the residence of Rev J N Field First Baptist at 252 West Wyne street The ceremony was quiet with few relatives present
Miss Helen Pettit Spencer and Frank M Smalley wed at 7 pm with Rev. Stansfield officiating. Bride given away by brother Frank Spencer. Bridal party included maid of honor Margaret Spencer and bridesmaids Elizabeth Smalley Clara Bellows. Reception rooms decorated with palms smilax and pink flowers. The couple leave for a wedding trip and reside at 1012 Capitol avenue upon return.
Grace Davis Mrs Emily Griswald Mrs George Crane of Fort Wayne are listed among the noted social figures.
Elias Hire a post office janitor risked his life to save Disney of Bloomingdale who broken through the ice on St Marys river near Spy Run bridge. The rescue was aided by Frank Griffin who helped resuscitate the boy after Hire brought him to the surface.
New York dispatches report General Tomas Estrada Palma has been greeted by many messages from across Cuba and the United States. Notable contributors include Emilio Bacardi of Santiago, Dr. D. M. Sahaies of Havana, Miguel Roura of Nuevitas, and Joaquin Fortun in Mexico City. Palma, though pleased, remains reticent on policy and says he did not seek office, consenting to the candidacy only at the last moment.
James Hughes 58 a cabinetmaker of 53 Elmwood avenue died suddenly Wednesday afternoon from heart trouble after being stricken while walking on East Wayne street. He was carried to Dr Macbeths office and pronounced dead minutes later. He had lived in the city fourteen years coming from Pierceton Indiana and served in Company H Thirty first Ohio volunteers. Surviving are his wife three daughters two sons one sister and one brother.
Miss Daisy Jones of Davis Medical receives word that her eldest brother George W. Jones died in a Minnesota hospital Tuesday night at 11 30. He was 24, son of Mr and Mrs C E Jones of Chicago formerly of Fort Wayne. An onstage performer for four years his throat swelling from mumps led to blood poisoning after throat surgery. He mourned a November family reunion and eight years to the day after his sister Vera Leona. Burial set in Fort Wayne.
Mrs Andetta May Fraser died Tuesday evening at home from tuberculosis at 5 Orchard Street. She was 31. Survived by husband Albert Fraser and two children. he is employed at the Wayne hotel.
Catherine Gruber infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Ignatz Gruber of 832 Lafayette Street dies Friday morning from exhaustion at one day old.
The British board of agriculture vows a substantial annual appropriation for farm prizes and rural improvements. Sir W Foster claims up to one million production workers have left farms in the present generation, with past efforts only partly slowing the exodus. John Hughes, district agricultural official, voices ongoing concern.
A fragment references months and numbers including 26,955 7,940 and 595,005 without clear context or complete event details. No identifiable people or organizations are readable to anchor a proper summary.
Corperal James Allen in charge of the Fort Wayne recruiting office moved headquarters to room 10 Arcads and will receive enlistment applications for the regular army. In December twenty one men enlisted in the city, a notably good figure for the season.
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