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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1900
Page
6
A 1900s Indiana survey shows once thriving towns like Andrews Layro Mahon and Dwiggins faded to memory. Banks closed hotels abandoned and homes vacant as factories failed and workers moved to new shops in Peru. The piece recalls Strawtown and the Strawtown capital vote myths amid aging ruins and land scams.
Holden Missouri January 29 A detective from Sedalia John Jackson of the Missouri Kansas and Texas line was shot in the head during a posse pursuit of train robbers aiming to attack express car No 8 on the Missouri Pacific line near Holden. One bandit captured badly wounded refused to give a name. Jackson died from his wound.
A J You of this city has received notice of his appointment as inspector of immigration in New York and will soon depart to begin duties. The post was once offered to A R Walter who declined due to local business interests. Senator Fairbanks confirms You has been chosen and his friends urged him to accept.
Henry Reiter a Pittsburg railroad yard caller sustained a fracture of his right arm Thursday morning at 8 o'clock after he tripped on a switch and fell in the yards.
A discovery at North Manchester reveals an elegant new find. Details remain scarce but the find is described as noteworthy and promising for local history and potential exhibits.
In circuit court last Thursday the second trial of Mrs. Mattie Hasenfuss for the alleged murder of Carl Westenfeld was postponed to March 12. The delay arises while defense attorney Henry Colerick handles the Neste case in superior court, with no end in sight before February 12. Judge Vesey grants Mrs. Eliza Berry a divorce in separate proceedings.
Judge Vesey grants Eliza C. Berry a divorce from William H. E. Berry. The husband must pay $2 monthly for the child until age eighteen. Custody of the child and personal property goes to the mother, and the husband is barred from visiting the plaintiff’s premises. Additional items note partition cases, mental incapacity rulings, probate actions, and business expansions.
Captain J H Rohan the new county treasurer was guest of honor at a Smok er Saturday night hosted by Shamrock and Goldsmith clubs. About 200 friends attended as W P Breen spoke for congratulations and favorable plans for the administration. T J McLaughlin James McConnell and others performed with music and readings as refreshments were served and guests departed after midnight.
The Rurode Dry Goods company has leased the former Foellinger shoe firm space on West Main street, later Globe clothing house, now being remodeled. Workers connect the room to the main building by a large archway, expanding the Rosy capacity of the store to nearly $0,000 square feet.
Chicago dispatch reports Joseph H. Schwerzgen has died in Chicago at about age 48. A Bavarian-born former Fort Wayne press operator and journalist, he worked for United Press, later ran a bucket shop, joined the Chicago board of trade, and led a beet sugar magazine project. He was connected to Fort Wayne through Ulrich Stotz and had planned a beet sugar factory venture here. He leaves a wife with no issue. His death coincides with Ulrich Stotz’s obsequies.
Ancient Order of Hibernians in Allen county adopts resolutions urging sympathy for the Boer patriots in South Africa. A mass meeting will be announced, with efforts to raise funds for sick and wounded and for widows and orphans. Resolutions condemn imperialism and England’s policy while urging neutrality with U S. law.
Hon T B Bilison is chosen by the executive committee of the Anti-trist conference to attend the upcoming season at Chicago Setssery 12. Me Miltvon will likely accompany as an associate.
The paper lists marriage licenses for John Pfieiderer and Elizabeth Kaggelman George Vouvier and Minnie Groves George H Daseler and Amelia Kanning Henry V Kunkle and Clara M Stricker Jesse J Rothgeb and Hattie A Nuttle Fred G Rodenbeck and Carrie Nieter Anthony H Hattendorf and Emma M Meyers Oliver P Cromwell and Norah E Haines.
Liberty Ind January 24 Emmett Stanton a popular young grocer disappeared four days ago after leaving home to return soon He drew over $100 from Liberty Union County National Bank and has not been seen since Some friends speculate he may have gone to the Klondike or the Philippines.
A man has disappeared and his wife fears foul play. The county and nearby towns are being scoured for him as his aged mother grieves, highlighting the social and economic stakes of his disappearance.
Washington dispatch says Mr. Bryan and other Democratic leaders plan to make an anti trust declaration a main platform plank. Republicans may move first to frame the issue as secondary and gain credit if Congress proposes a constitutional amendment giving the national government control over corporations. Representative Jenkins of Wisconsin has introduced a related resolution, seen as bolstering Republican standing if acted upon.
Born to Mr and Mrs Harry Bowers of 237 Wallace Street a son. Mr Bowers is a conductor on the Pittsburg railway.
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