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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1900

Page

11

Sheriff’s Sale In Allen County Indiana

The Allen County Indiana Superior Court orders public auction of rents and profits for up to seven years from described parcels in sections 30 and 25 township 31 north range 15 and 14 east. If judgment not fully realized, the fee simple of the premises will be offered for sale. Sheriff Albert E. Melching. Attorney P A Randall for the plaintiff.

Superior Court Allen County State of Indiana Cyrus F. Paine Sophia Busche Court House Said Albert E. Melching

Local notes from Merriam and city events

Dr. N B Moore of Merriam is in St Joseph hospital for treatment. Wolf and Dessauer hold a semi annual clearing sale through February 1. Many local moves follow including marriages, travels, and business changes across the region.

Four Candidates Vying for County Chairmanship in Indiana Democrats

The Indiana state committee meets in Indianapolis next week to choose a new county chairman after William Enough begins handling district duties. Four candidates are named Henry C Berghoff A E Melching L J Bobilya and George Gale with others discussed. Sheriff Melching has rented rooms as potential headquarters for the party.

William Enough Allen County Central Committee Enough Henry C. Berghoff A. E. Melching L. J. Bobilya George Gale Indiana Democratic State Committee Indianapolis Kaough Henry Colerick Auburn Parks Martin W. H. Harkins Jerome Herff A. S. Jackson James E. Murdock Thomas Taggart Sheriff Melching Foster Block Court Street Bimetallic League Democratic Committee

Leased Hoosier Glove and Mitten Factory on West Main

W. B. Phillips leased the Hoosier glove and mitten factory on West Main Street to Loomis formerly of Toledo who now lives on West Washington Street. Loomis, a traveling shoe salesman, will run the factory with his other business. J. D. Warren remains foreman and a small force is making samples for the new year. Loomis plans a large future workforce while Levington shifts to wholesale work.

W. B. Phillips West Main Street Loomis Toledo West Washington Street J. D. Warren Levington

Packard Company Elects Officers After Annual Meeting

The Packard company held its annual meeting Tuesday evening to review the past year and elect officers. All former officers were re elected: S. B. Bond president A. S. Bond secretary and treasurer J. H. Bass J. M. Barrett J. D. Bond C. E. Bond Herbert W. Bond S. B. Bond and A. S. Bond directors.

Packard Company B. Bond A. S. Bond J. H. Bass J. M. Barrett J. D. Bond C. E. Bond Herbert W. Bond

Woodburn Inventor Files Patent For Grain Loading Device

David Scheidigger of Woodburn applies for a patent on a grain loading device that speeds loading into cars beyond the old hand method. The adjustable device uses a series of fans to move grain, promising a valuable adjunct to grain elevators. Chapin and Denny serve as attorneys for the inventor.

David Scheidigger Woodburn Chapin & Denny

Hunter loses finger in accidental shotgun discharge

Joseph Landstoffer a farmer six miles south of the city was hunting when his shotgun fired injuring his right hand his index finger was shot away to the knuckle Dr Swartz of Poe attended the injury and the incident was reported as a painful accident

Joseph Landstoffer Landstoffer Dr. Swartz Poe

Woman Injured by Fall From Barr Street Flat

Mrs. W. W. Timmons of 88 Barr Street was severely cut in the side when she fell from the third story Tuesday. Paramedics attended and she was hospitalized for treatment.

W. W. Timmons Barr Street

Woman Falls Three Stories Through Skylight at Levy’s Store

Mrs. Timmons stepped onto a rear porch that collapsed sending her three stories to the first floor of Levy's clothing store. She landed on broken glass and crockery, suffering a serious side wound later treated by Dr. A J Boswell.

Levy

Free Rural Delivery Route 3 to Be Inspected for Allen County

Postmaster Page reports an inspector will visit Fort Wayne to review free rural delivery route No 3 petitioned by residents west of the city. The 26 mile route follows Illinois Road to Stouder school house then Scott's Corners and the Huntington road to Friendship Church and back to Taylor Street. If approved funding will be needed before establishment.

Posstmaster Page Post Office Department Dinius Fort Wayne Stouder School House Scott’s Corners Huntington Road Friendship Church Aboite Center No. 6 School House Aboite Township Taylor Street

Tippecanoe Club Officers Elected Amid Contests

The Tippecanoe club held its annual GOP election with four ballots to choose the president. New officers include Peter F. Poirson as president and W. E. Doud, John A. Thieme, and Dr. G B M Bower as vice presidents, with Albert Hild as secretary and Amos Richey as treasurer.

Tippecanoe Club Peter F. Poirson W. E. Doud John A. Thieme Albert Hild Amos Richey George Waldschmidt E. E. Vernon Robert B. Dreibelbiss E. L. Craw Charles E. Archer Charles R. Lane House Henry Ortman, Jr H. Randall C. L. Bradley Frank Catshall Victor Russell F. W. Culbertson John L. Griffiths Lincoln City Hall Griffiths

Bucklen’s Apanica Salve heralded for myriad cures

World famous salve claims to heal cuts corns burns boils sores felons ulcers tetter salt rheum fever sores chapped hands skin eruptions. Infallible for piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c at Dreier and Bros.

Dreier & Bros

Union Depot Favored by Pennsylvania Officials in Fort Wayne Plan

A Wednesday meeting between Superintendent McKim of the Pennsylvania and Fort Wayne leaders showed strong support for a union depot. McKim and other Pennsylvania executives favor the project and urged other railroads to cooperate, envisioning a multi-rail hub near existing depots to serve Pennsylvania, Wabash, Nickel Plate Findlay Lake Shore and Lake Erie lines.

McKim Pennsylvania Council Commercial Club Fort Wayne Pennsylvania Company Wabash Nickel Plate Findlay iLake Lake Erie

Wayne Dry Goods organized with new board of directors

The Wayne Dry Goods company was organized at a stockholders meeting at Zollars Worden Zollars office. Directors named are E T Williams T M Loyd A B Mc Curdy C Hitzman and H G Kappel. Loyd and Hitzeman depart for the east to finalize spring and summer stock purchases.

New Wayne Dry Goods Company Zollars Messrs. Loyd Hitzeman

Doenges Discharged From Jeffersonville Reformatory

Notice from the board of managers that William Doenges, sent to the reformatory from this county in 1897, has been discharged. He has been on parole since last January and his conduct warranted discharge.

Motice Board of Managers Jeffersonville Reformatory William Doenges Doenges

Blackburn Elected United States Senator in Kentucky

Frankfort report says the Kentucky General Assembly met in joint session today to compare ballots from yesterday’s separate sessions. Speaker Trimble announced Blackburn won a majority and was elected. Ed Gilmartin secured a contract to build five new fishing boats costing about $30 each for the recently formed city fishing club, with completion expected by spring.

Frankfort United States Trimble Blackburn Ed Gilmartin

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Claim One Day Cure

Advertising claim touts a fast cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Box bears E. W. Grove signature and promises a refund if it fails to cure. Item priced at 25 cents with mail order note.

E. W. Grove

Wanted Butts or Small Timber by Paul Mfg Co

Advertises for timber or wood scraps of any kind. Located at the corner of 6th and North Calhoun in Bloomingdale. Notice posted as a help wanted or material purchase inquiry.

Paul Mnfg. CO Cor 6Th and North Calhoun Bloomingdale

Money To Loan On Real Estate Or Personal Security

Cc F Pfeiffer offers loans secured by real estate or personal security. Located in rooms 6 7 Bass Block at 1711.

Cc.f. Pfeiffer Bass Block

Fort Wayne and Jackson Railroad Company Elects Directors

The annual stockholders meeting for the Fort Wayne and Jackson Railroad Company will be January 25, 1909 at 10 a.m. in Jackson, Michigan. Transfer books close January 12 to 26 inclusive. Editor note by Edwin S. Marston, Secretary. Also notice consumer loan rates from Swayne & Swayne offering loans from $500 up at 5 515 or 6 percent with prompt funds.

Fort Wayne and Jackson Railroad Company Jackson Michigan Edwin S. Marston

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