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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1906

Page

2

Hanly Looses Restraining Order Case at French Lick

Judge Piety presided over a restraining order case with Elmer F. Williams as special judge. Mayor Bidaman affidavits bias and requests a venue change. Ora H. Davis argued temporary injunction should be dissolved claiming circuit court lacks jurisdiction over a public officer’s duties.

Piety Elmer F. Williams West York Bidaman Williams Ora H. Davis Frank M. Buckingham Circuit Court

Superintendents Discuss Rural School Problem in Indianapolis

The Indianapolis meeting of state superintendents tackled the rural school issue with leaders from Fulton St Joseph Grant Shelby Montgomery and Laporte counties. They agree to a statewide assessment of 1 dollar per county superintendent to fund the lobby costs from the recent legislature session that raised salaries. The fund has some money raised but a larger amount is expected before the gathering ends.

Indianapolis Arthur Deamer Fulton County William Clem St. Joseph County A. &. Brumfiel Grant County William Everson Shelby County Sarl A. Barnes Montgomery County H. G. Gunnell Laporte County Eeer

Revenues Fall Off in Seventh District

The seventh Internal Revenue District reports fiscal year totals at 15,622,371 dollars, down 520,000 from the prior year. Spirits receipts fell while whiskey trust and independent users ran on an afiotent basis. Terre Haute’s district allotment may require buys from another distiller. Spirits total 14,692,172 dollars. beer 681,461 dollars, up 62,000.

Terre Haute Ind Revene Whiskey Trust

Receiver Sought For Interurban Line In Indiana

William Frazee, Rushville stockholder, petitions Superior Court for a receiver of the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction Company. The suit cites nearly half a million dollars in debt and ongoing construction from Shelbyville to Greensburg and Rushville to Connersville, aiming to protect creditors and stockholders by court-directed management. Judge Vinson Carter names C. L. Henry receiver with bond at 100 200. action described as friendly to reorganize finances.

Indianapolis Cincinnati Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction Company Rushville Superior Court Vinson Carter William Frasee Frazee Bhelbyville Greensburg Connersville Carter C. L. Henry

Indiana Guard Private Killed by Train Near St Francisville

Ira Miller 21 a member of the First regiment Indiana National Guard was killed early today when struck by a train at St Francisville Indiana. The incident occurred near Vincennes where Miller had been stationed with the guard unit.

Vincennes Ind Ira Miller Indiana National Guard St. Francisville

Mrs Robertson Acquitted in Terre Haute Killing

Terre Haute Ind July 3 Mrs William Robertson who shot and killed her husband during a beating was acquitted today in the local court. The jury returned a not guilty verdict after testimony.

Terre Haute Ind William Robertson

Evansville Man Dead

Jeffersonville Indiana reports Mancus Brookbank longtime prominent business figure died today in Evansville.

Evansville Jeffersonville Ind

Asthma Solved by Foley’s Honey and Tar, Davenport Woman Claims

Mrs. Adolph Buesing of Davenport Iowa testifies that a twelve year battle with asthma ended after using Foley's Honey and Tar a 50 cent bottle reportedly cured her. The notice notes local businessmen Dreier and Bro with Bikhert organizing a mutuality of merchandise.

Foley Adolph Buesing Third Street Davenport Iowa Dreier

Multiple Local Weddings Highlight Social Season

A string of weddings marks a quiet period in the community. Abercrombie and McClure wed at 122 Douglas Avenue with only relatives present, while Trier Davies and Anna Davies unite at St Paul’s Lutheran parsonage. Irma Smitley and Arthur Ruhl wed at First M B church with couples heading home to new houses, and Myrtle Snyder marries Eugene J Pauley at St Patrick’s as guests noted. Additional ceremonies include Miss Maude Muehlfelth and John Neuman, Rose Lalone and Joseph H Lalone, Bertha Slanker and George Mikesell, and Mary Houser and Albert Schele, with receptions and early trips planned for the newlyweds. A birthday gathering for James Dally concludes the social notes.

Abercrombie Andrew McClure Trier Davies Anna G. Davies Henry Co. Trier St Paul’s Lutheran Church Jacob Miller Trier Columbia Avenue Jonathan Davies Wells Street Clinton Street Bessie Snyder Harry Woirol Aveline Antwerp Mrs. Pauley Harry F. Dickmeyer Christine M. Reinking Jesse Forrest Irma Fisher Frank L. Cohee Employe State School Estelle Holsapple Joseph K. Henderson Farmer Rosa L. Lalone John Warner Alice Warner Goldie Losh Frances E. Kumfer Peter Epple Barber Penelope M. Clements Albert F. Schele Mary C. Houser Edward T. Conway Jessie B. Jacobs Nicholas Alt Molder Edith Brooking William Sthair Katie Baus Claude S. Bonter Maud G. Strote John E. Giem Pearl M. Major Frank J. Schlebecker Anna C. Jully Arthur F. Ruhe Irma W. Smitley August H. Witte Anna Lindemann Conrad H. Kammeyer Elizabeth C. Sack Eugene J. Pauley B. Myrtle Snyder John W. Newman Maude E. Muehlfeith John H. Ambercombie Mary McClure Henry C Trier George W. Mikesell Bertha D. Schlenker Bentinel Poe Ind Dougherty M. E Hilda Fiegie Fort Wayne Edward Somers Wolfe Walkerton Frank Chapman Frank Mercer John Reed William Comer Charles Lipes John Essig John Lipes Ira Somers Henry Somers Paul Smitley Dan Barkley Clyde Shookman Maud Emerick Lakes John Tanner DeVilbiss Toledo Morris Harrod Harley Somers Mullen & Chapman Marion Small Lewis Robinson Hoagland Mamie Wolfe Marion Chapman Brice McIntosh Grandma James Essig Sweat Philadelphia Milo Sprang Rev. Dougherty Simon Somers Elon Shookman Shookman Biggs Preston Snider Horace Smitley Arcola Marton Smith William Lahrman John Lahrman Realing Joseph Deihner Hoppingarten Brothers Ossian George Sorg Joseph Sorg Charles Ruhl Arthur Erma Smitley Warren Smitley Elsworth Ruhl John Ruhl Charles Houser Ruhl Alvin Daugherty Effie George Shookman Marion Julia Merriam Earl Smitley Ladies’ Aid Society the Hoagland M. E. Church Lizzie Shultz Dr. Mercer Christian Church Ake Brothers William Evans Catherine Mennewisch Harry McMahon John Carls

Mr Frank Emrick Wedding News Comes Out

Mr Frank Emrick and Mrs Emrick spent a week at Lake Gage and are now with her parents in Garrett. He joined her this afternoon and they will visit Ann Arbor, his university town, before moving to housekeeping here.

Frank Emrick

Marriage Licenses Listed for Many Local Couples

The notice lists dozens of couples with ages and occupations who received marriage licenses, including Harry F. Dickmeyer and Christine M. Reinking, Jesse Forrest and Irma Fisher, and John Warner with Alice Warner, among others.

Natal statistics record numerous births across multiple towns

A long list notes births to numerous couples in Baker Street and towns like Walnut, Churubusco, Woodburn, Scipio, Maumee, Springfield, Milan, Perry, and more. Entries include sons and daughters with family addresses and one mention of Rudistll principal Mr. J McBeth Smith. Twin girls appear for E W Dodez.

Frank Weaver Baker Street Charles Haberkorn Walnut Street Charles Grear Churubusco Alonzo Brownsberger John Michels Force Street Fred Worden Woodburn Jacob Neuhauer Frank Ricble Hy Ripke Herman Woebbeking John G. Egner Nelson Ort Don Keekers Hy Schirling J. W. Knapp Scipio Township George Begner Maumee Township Peter Stenry Cedar Creek William T. Rohlin Springfield Township Daniel Smoker Milan Township Andrew Miller Charles H. Ranson William J. Bennett Ferdinand Bunck Maumes Township J. McBeth Smith Elizabeth Street Smith Clyde L. Miller Perry Township Charles Green Eel River Township Clarence Page Leo 8. C. Mills E. W. Dodez West Wayne Street

Perfection Biscuit executives entertain Rome City managers

Charles H. Bales and J. B. Franke of Fort Wayne based Perfection Biscuit company entertained company managers and traveling salesmen at Bales' Rome City cottage and the Triplett hotel. A noon banquet was followed by boat trips and other diversions before a cottage supper.

Kendallville

City Health Official Injured by Formaldehyde Spill

Dr. H. O. Bruggeman secretary of the city health board spilled about twenty five gallons of formaldehyde in his city hall office Tuesday morning. The chemical splashed into his face and eyes causing severe eye injuries though vision is not expected to be affected. He received treatment from Dr. S. H. Havice.

H. O. Bruggeman The City Health Board City Hall S. H. Havice

Capt. John L. Tyler Visits Fort Wayne in Old Friends Tour

Capt. John L. Tyler of Rome City, age 80, in Fort Wayne renewing acquaintances from years past. He remains vigorous despite a partial stroke several months ago and will return to Rome City this evening.

John L. Tyler Rome City Fort Wayne Capt. Tyler

Will Go to Washington Captain Dougall Transferred

Captain Allan H Dougall traveling auditor in the Philippines for three years is transferred to the war department at Ben F Harper s request and will arrive soon in this city for a short visit before starting duties in Washington Harper is in the city visiting friends

Allan H. Dougall Philippines War Department Ben F. Harper Washington Mr. Harper

Died When Hope Was Brightest Mary Ellen French Dies at 32

Mrs. Mary Ellen French wife of Edward French of 312 West Superior street died suddenly at St Josephs hospital after a recent operation. Heart clot suspected. She was 32, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Wilkinson born February 12 1874 at Ege Noble county. Funeral at Cathedral Saturday.

Mary Ellen French Edward French West Superior Street St. Joseph's Hospital Cleary & Bailey William Wilkinson Ege Noble County French John William Thomas Wilkinson Maggie Hannah Theresa Catherine Wilkinson Hanna Street

Chance for Ora Snyder to live after horse kick injuries

Ora Snyder, a Grand street horse buyer, was kicked by a horse at H Schlegel’s Pearl street yard Saturday. He underwent surgery at St Joseph’s hospital Monday afternoon for internal bleeding and a ruptured liver, with surgeons hopeful for recovery.

St. Joseph’s Hospital Ora Snyder Snyder Grand Street H. Schlegel Pearl Street Griebel

Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley denies bluffton line sale

General Manager Emmons stated that the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company has no plan to sell or lease the Fort Wayne Bluffton interurban line. The line was built to operate itself and will remain under Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley control.

Emmons Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company Bluffton Fort Wayne Company Union Traction Company Fort Wayne Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley

Inspect Macadam Trip Planned by City Officials

General Manager Emmons invites Mayor Hosey, the board of public works, the city council, and former Commissioner Matthew Ferguson to inspect macadam street making on the Huntington line proposed by the Traction company for Elizabeth street. The group will travel tomorrow afternoon at 1 30 in the special car Lawton from the interurban station.

Emmons Hosey Board of Public Works City Council Matthew Ferguson Huntington Traction Company Elizabeth Street Lawton

Revenue stamps sales in June top twenty-one thousand dollars

Deputy Revenue Collector Barton at the Fort Wayne stamp agency reports cash sales of revenue stamps totaling 21 461 90 for June. Of this amount 17 751 90 came from regular stamp tax on beer cigars and tobacco with the rest from a special tax paid by wholesale liquor dealers.

Barton Fort Wayne Stamp Agency

Local bankruptcy petition filed by Ossian hardware dealer

Willson N Hoot of Ossian petitions voluntary bankruptcy listing liabilities of 2983.04 and assets of 3221.75. Bluffton council denies J A Grove franchise for steam heating on city streets. Wells county sets Fort Wayne Gas Co assessment at 4800. six years ago one township had 85000 value. Kittie Smith armless girl tours southern Michigan publishing her life history. Miss Clara Sack and Leslie Yoder eloped Sunday to Niles for marriage.

Kittie Smith South Whitley Michigan Clara Sack Leslie Yoder Niles Ae

Poe News Roundup from Poe Indiana June Update

Local correspondence reports a Sunday M E sermon by Rev. Dougherty. residents and visitors from Fort Wayne Walkerton and Arcola gather for meals, outings, and weddings events include a reception for Arthur Ruhl to Erma Smitley and fishing trips near lakes.

Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Hope for Brights Disease

The ad claims Foley's Kidney Cure stops impending doom from Brights disease and diabetes, promising cure for incipient cases and relief in worst forms. Marion Lee of Dunreath Indiana cites eight doctors failed relief, while three bottles restored her health. Dreier & Bro.

Bright Foley Marion Lee Dunreath Ind Dreier & Bro

Two Runaways Shock County on Monday

Two runaway incidents occurred in the county Monday. At New Haven a buggy driven by Robert Hillegoss and John Parker from Stout & Gillett was spooked by a car. Parker suffered a head cut and Hillegoss bruises while the horses and rig were unharmed. At Swinney Park during the Hibernian Rifles picnic Thomas Bodell dropped the lines and was thrown when the horse bolted. both wheels passed over his limbs, injuring him severely. He was treated at his hotel, horse and rig remained uninjured.

New Haven Robert Hillegoss John Parker Stout & Gillett Implement Celly Parker Hillegoss Thomas Bodell Star Hotel Swinney Park Hibernian Rifles

Foley's Kidney Cure Offered as Health Guarantee

An advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Cure can treat kidney and bladder diseases in all forms, strengthen kidneys, prevent Bright's disease or diabetes when used timely, and is presented by Dreier & Bro.

Foley Bright Dreier & Bro

Divorces Harder in Valparaiso Court

Judge McMahan ruled that divorces will not be granted on charges of immoral conduct in Porter and Lake counties. He stated that couples entering marriage should know each other’s morals and adhere to the marriage contract.

Valparaiso Ind McMahan Porter Lake Counties

Attempted Assault Reported in East End Disturbance

Fred Bradshaw of 1720 East Wayne Street reported to police on Monday night that his six year old daughter was involved in a disturbance in the East End of the city.

Fred Bradshaw East Wayne Street

Woman Escapes Attempted Assault After Cry Scare

A girl avoided harm when she screamed during an attempted assault in an orchard near the Bradshaw home. The youth, previously seen talking to her, fled on a bicycle parked in the alley behind the Bradshaw residence.

Bradshaw

Roosevelt Clears Backlog of Correspondence at Sagamore Hill

President Roosevelt today cleared a large accumulation of correspondence since Saturday. No visitors were received at Sagamore Hill as he finished the day.

Oyster Bay S. 1 Roosevelt Sagamore Hill

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hanly Bikhert Ruhl-Smitley Irma Smitley Arthur F. Ruhl Charles A. Rowand M. B West Wayne Street James Dally Arcade J. W. Holmes Helen Mr. Daily A. M. Smith Minnie Meyers Walter H. Barton Daily Neuman Muehlfelth Maude FB Muehlfelth John W. Neuman St. Patrick's Church Father Mungovan Irene Muehlfeith William Neumann Arthur Betz Miss Highland Miss Gertrude Mikesell Rippe M. Slanker Rockford Ohio F. W. Porter Fayette Emrick Hile Garrett Mary B. Hile George Hile Natal Statistics Mrs. Edward French Wabash Valley Company POE News Indiana F.M. Smith & Co Calhoun Street D. Tucker Indianapolis News United States the National Biscuit Company Zoo Co Rhe Pee Eae Eo
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