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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1904
Page
7
The Pittsburgh express on the Pennsylvania railroad derailed at Prospect near Corry Pa after leaving Buffalo last night at 11. No one was reported injured though baggage cars blocked traffic. The thermometer stood twenty degrees below zero as passengers fled their Pullman cars in nightclothes and endured the bitter cold.
The funeral was held at the Lutheran church Sunday at 1 PM with Rev. E W Erick officiating. Reichelderfer, aged 63, had lived in the area since 1864 and was a familiar figure in the community. Marquit and Henry Boulton are aging residents confined at home this winter. The Epworth lecture series continued Tuesday with Dr C C Cissel presenting Character.
The M. E. choir met for rehearsal at the Carrington home and has been reorganized with Benjamin Zimmerman as leader. Rev. F A Reichelderfer preached at the Sunday service and returned home Monday. Prof J F King, a respected music instructor, has died. Miss Jennie Eckles was sick, with Edna filling in, and two of Jennie’s sisters also ill.
Mrs Catherine Wagner wife of Martin Wagner a well known citizen of Pleasant township died Sunday evening at age 79 years 6 months 29 days Funeral services were held this morning from the family home in Pleasant township Reverend Marshall Hamilton officiating The interment was at Nine Mile cemetery survived by husband Martin and several children including Joseph and A L Wagner both contractors in this city
Industrial notes report the New York Central plans to place an order for 120 freight locomotives. Robert Dickson, a Pennsylvania foreman injured weeks ago, is recovering and briefly out of doors but not yet able to work. H C Harshman, injured a week ago, has returned to his duties at the roundhouse.
The Fort Wayne board of trustees discussed ending the vertical penmanship system used in public schools. Two members favor returning to the old natural slope method amid pupil complaints that vertical writing harms later adaptability. Eastern authorities note a similar trend in eastern schools, and officials seek patron opinions before action.
The fire department was summoned at 6 o clock Monday evening to Mrs Gimmel at 1181 Hayden Street where a chimney was ablaze. There was no damage. At a Fort Wayne Advertising meeting, else.
Transfer of John Hanna to Philadelphia opens promotions for three Fort Wayne shop clerks. W. S. Catshall moves from blacksmith to motive power office, J. H. Hobrock shifts to round house, and H. W. Ropa transfers from round house to blacksmith, with Frank Markey promoted from messenger to the motive power office. The changes are praised as well earned.
President Underwood of the Erie Railway laments a shortage of skilled workers. He says the company can hire 1,000 qualified mechanics quickly, will hire 1,000 more, and pays full wages to attract competent labor. He notes better service boosts business and that the railroad is hungry for skilled workers to maintain rolling stock.
The Indianapolis Journal notes the second January week totaled 16 120 dollars more than the first week in 1908, with a slight drop from last year in the opening week. This week should show an increase as all locomotives were in service to run on Sunday after delayed freight was cleared.
Pennsylvania officials left New York for a eight week study trip to England France and Germany. Mr Keiser said the delegation will examine foreign transportation methods and seek improvements for domestic railroading marking the first overseas tour by the Pennsylvania system for such study.
The Western Gas Construction company has been allotted a space of 50 by 75 feet at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition and will display the factory’s products. Superintendent W G Kaiser notes the exhibit will include a 5 by 6 foot water gas machine a six foot rotary washer and scrubber an ammonia washer and purifier a tar extractor and various castings for retorts. These items are being prepared for shipment to St Louis.
Former Fort Wayne man Harry Drummond was struck by the engine hauling the Wabash wreck car at Huntington. He suffered hip and back injuries and cannot walk. His aged mother is ill in Huntington and his son Charley fractured a knee after a stairs fall.
A counter shaft broke last night in the Bass smith shop causing all smithies to be idle today. A gang of mechanics works to repair the shaft and full operation is expected to resume by morning.
J. F. Cleary, a well known boiler maker, sustained an ugly scalp wound at the Wabash shops this morning when tools fell from above while a boiler was being pressed. The accident will keep him from work for a few days.
Preparations are underway for the annual inventory at the Western Gas Construction company factory. The company notes the process is a dull season and will not interfere with ongoing operations.
An elder counsels a young man over an insult and injury to let go of grudges. The youth boasts of his identity as an Indian and vows to repay kindness with revenge. The old man warns that clinging to memories, both good and bad, harms as surely as a bad supper.
An old man reflects on avoiding fret over lost money and keeping forward momentum. He derides bitterness and compares clinging to grievances to a wooden Indian, praising practical resilience and personal restraint. His stance emphasizes self control over material mishaps and social bitterness.
James W. Davidson describes a Formosan tribe on a small adjacent island with three seasonal houses: a half underground winter residence, an elevated warm weather building, and a high tower-like shelter for heat relief. Each family maintains a walled compound with workshops and storehouses. construction relies heavily on wood, bamboo, and straw. The elevated hut features a low ceiling and a crawl-in entrance, forcing inhabitants to squat.
Discussion on how language and literature shape culture and social status. Notes that speaking well signals education and class, mentioning a bright English woman who studied good English for years despite limited schooling and her husband’s fear of professional repercussion.
Read the weekly list of closeout prices across ladies and children's underwear mittens stockings night robes and caps. Many items are at cost or below with wide savings on gloves aprons petticoats and assorted goods including alarm clocks telescopes and suitcases.
Sherwin Cody argues in January Housekeeper that Girton College in Eggland surpasses Vassar Smith and Wellesley for American culture. He says home study of language and literature with family duties enables women to cultivate writing and conversation, improving national refinement.
Mrs F J Costello wife of the train dispatcher has returned from Cleveland where she visited friends. C Pranger and G L Lown who had been on the sick list have resumed duties in the Pittsburg tank shop. W J Kech of the paint shop has reported for duty after illness. Extension work on Southern Indiana from Terre Haute to Chicago and Hi Nora to Evansville will begin when weather permits with about 140 miles of track to be built and trains expected Evansville to Chicago within two years.
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