Local Briefs from Fort Wayne Area News
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cragg of Wallace street a daughter. James W. Patterson and Clara S. D. Miller licensed to wed. Hon. Tom Byrne attends the funeral of Dr. Long. Gas well turns a young gusher at Antwerp Ohio near the county line. Pension money arrives in Indianapolis and will be paid to pensioners. Multiple court suits and property matters, repairs, and local trades noted. Neighborhood deaths, marriages, and civic updates across Fort Wayne and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cragg
Wallace Street
James W. Patterson
Clara S. D. Miller
Tom Byrne
Evansville
Dr. Long
H. G. Somers
Lewis Fedder
Alexander Mutz
Morris Barrett
Wm. Boag
Pittsburg
Northern
Indiana
Southern Michigan Agricultural Society
South Bend
Chas, Essig
Pennsylvania Company
Hugh Stewart
Monroeville
Stewart
W. W. Dudley
Antwerp
Atlanta
Congress
Preston Chapman
Fairfield Avenue
Williams Buont
James Madden
Eastern
Indiana Insane Hospital
Richmond
Ind
Ferdinand Tresselt
Detroit
Chas. A. Tresselt
East
Jefferson ‘Street
Tresselt
Bell
Petoskey
S. ‘Br. Alden
Indiana State ‘Council
Catholic Benevolent Legion
Logansport
Emmett and Wayne Commanderies
Ensley
Indianapolis
Washington
Farmers’ Alliance
Lagro Township
Wabash County
Wabash
Hugh McCulloch
the Treasury
United States
Chas. McCulloch
Washington, D.C
Cass. McCulloch
Michigan
Fred Rodemeier
Fort Wayne
Lafayette Street
Virginia Street
L. M
Warsaw
Nothier
John P. Lloyd
Mary Garvey
Douglas Avenue
South Wayne
Mer
James Burns
S41
Fourth Street
Coling Hoppe
Mlco
Buade
Carl Shober
Galveston
Texas
Amos Arnold
Flat Rock
Woodburn
George F. Felts
John W. Harmon
New York City
Nicholas Miller
Zuber
Pleasant Township
Newton Richards
Roanoke
Emma Kelsey
Chas. Schaaf
St. John’s Reformed Church
Mission Home College
Sheboygan
Wis
Young switchman dies in Grand Rapids wreck
J O Harrison twenty four of this city died after a train moved from Grand Rapids. Likely fell from a car and was cut by cars passing. Mangled remains were brought home to the southwest corner of South Calhoun and Leith streets. Funeral at Calhoun and Leith on Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Harrison
Grand Rapids
Harrison
Toe
Peltier
South Calhoun and
Leith Streets
Charles Sigrist
Switchmen’s Brotherhood
Switchmen’s Mutual Aid Association
Catharine Richards
Calhoun and
Richmond Papers Report Move of Feeble Minded School Instructors
The Richmond Palladium notes the inmates of the home for feeble minded children and youth were moved to Fort Wayne this morning. Superintendent Blake and assistants are praised for their hospitality and cordiality during public and private events. The Telegram predicts new admissions for the insane around August with gradual classification delaying full intake until September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Palladium
Fort Wayne
Blake
Richmond
Death Toll Rising in Heat Wave Era
Excessive heat blamed for higher death rate in brief regional notices. Elinore Dobler, eight months, died of cholera infantum. funeral at 2 p m from 154 John street. Francis Wagner, eight months, brain fever. funeral at 2 p m from Lake avenue residence. Anna Brown, 31, near Arcola, died of erysipelas. funeral Thursday at 2 p m. Maggie Foltz, 18, of Melita street, died typhoid fever. funeral details. Charlotte Mommer, two years five months, brain fever. death after three weeks. Phillip Dubois, 33, dropsy. survived by wife and two children. former lumber yard worker. employer planned excursion for him. Ethel Carey, 26 days, marasmus. funeral Thursday at 3 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elinore
Theodore Dobler
John Street
Juengel
Francis
Phillip
Margaret Wagner
Lakeside
Peter Gable
Lake Avenue
Maysville Road
Anna Brown
Whitley County
Allen County
Arcola
Maggie Foltz
Melita Street
Charlotte
B. H. Mommer
Phillip Dubois
East Third Street
Chase Pape
City
St. Joe
Louise Trosen
Rev. E. Sitzman
Eleonora Dobler
Philip Dubois
Charlotte Mommer
Francis Wagner
Ethel Carey
Marasmus
Maggie
George W. Long
Conductor Jomalors Death At Springfield
Telegram reports RK W Johnson former Wabash railroad conductor killed on duty in Springfield Indiana. His mangled body led to immediate interment at Springfield. Johnson had lived in Logansport and belonged to the conductors brotherhood in Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Springfield
RK. W. Johnson
Johnson
Wabash Road
Logansport
Conductors’ Brotherhood
Two Crooks Charged In Barceny In Police Court
A lively Saturday police court heard cases including George Williams jailed eleven days for intoxication and James Meyers sent to jail for trying to sleep off a drunk in a barn. Wm Allen and James Placy were arraigned on larceny after being caught stealing a watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Williams
Kramer
James Meyers
Tremmel
B. L. Auger
Allen
James Placy
Farmer George Victim in West Main Saloon Heist
Unnamed Huntington Road farmer George reported a theft at Russell George saloon on West Main Street. Bystander H B Herrod alerted Officer Harkenrider, leading to arrest of two suspects. Adam Stolridge and Eliza Chamberlain arraigned. Stolridge jailed 17 days with 16.50 fine, Chamberlain fined 21.50. Mayor warned Stolridge of harsher action if crimes continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Huntington Road
Russell George
West Main Street
H. 8
Herrod
Harkenrider
Adam Stolridge
Eliza Chamberlain
John O'Connell
Wwoman
Stolridge
Storridge
Tie Colored Vote in Allen County Mass Meeting
A mass meeting of colored voters in Allen county is called for July 23, with a premeeting on July 22 to assess the value of the colored vote. Local leaders urge action after persistent discrimination in jobs and political influence, saying the colored community will vote as they see fit in elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Republican Party
W. H. Brown
Fort Wayne to Host New East West Rail Shops
Col Lee heads the New York Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad project promising rapid progress toward building the line. He says construction will start when finances align and the road will be ready for business in time for the world’s fair. Fort Wayne will gain major shops and a division headquarters with the Mahoning branch integrated under one company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Lee
New York, Fort Wayne & Chicago
Chicago
Senxtinen
New York
Mahoning
Fort Wayne
Judge Chapin Opens Court and Disposes of Business
Judge Chapin convened the superior court Thursday and disposed of cases including partition of real estate in Ellen Van Aistine vs James Barr et al, $287.61 judgment for plaintiff in John Treiber vs John F Wagner, $69.75 judgment for plaintiff in Aaron Riecheldorfer vs Louis M Aline and John Stringfellow, $81.15 judgment for plaintiff in E F Clausmeier and Wm Knough vs Almeda Snyder. Ransom vs Ervin changed venue from Wells county with Simons for plaintiff and Smith for defendant. May Sturgeon vs James R Sturgeon granted temporary injunction and $35 to prosecute divorce. Lena Degitz divorced from Louis Degitz. Frank Benuecha sues Elizabeth Bencha for divorce on adultery. Colvrick & France for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Treiber
John F. Wagner
Aaron Riecheldorfer
Louis Maline
John Stringfellow
E. F. Clausmeier
Wm. Knough
Almeda Snyder
Ransom
Ervin
Wells County
Simons
Bluthen
Smith
Huntington
May Sturgeon
James R. Sturgeon
Lena Degitz
Louis Degitz
Frank Benuecha
Elizabeth Bencha
Colvrick & France
Notorious thief JOAX SHUWACKER in custody again
John Shumacker a known town character stole clothing from Mrs. F Busher on Holman street and fled. Sheriff Viberg and deputy Wilkinson traced him to Upper Sandusky Ohio where he was arrested. He has served time in the penitentiary and will be returned for another term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Keyser
Lafayette Township
H. W. Matson
Hattie M. Trick
Pleasant Township
Higgins
Minnie Zwick
Adams County
William Fahlsing
Justice France
John Shumacker
Shumuacker
General Store Robbed in Sheldon Heist
The Bell and Davis general store at Sheldon was broken into in the early hours of Thursday. Thieves stole cigars and various goods, some sold at Ossian and the rest taken away on a hand car from the railroad shanties. Deputy Sheriff Tom Wilkinson pursues the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell & Davis
Sheldon
Ossian
Tom Wilkinson
Probably Fatal San Stroke Suffered by Brase
Theodore Brase a 2 young teamster of 176 West Jefferson street suffered a sun stroke Tuesday afternoon and was brought home in an unconscious state. He is at death’s door and recovery seems unlikely. Brase, married with a small family, was long a driver for Clayton Purcell Co and later for his father the truckman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Wilson
Pennsylvania Company
East Yards
George C. Siemen
Meyer Bros & Co
Sweringen
John Dunlap
Richter and
Seibold
Dunlap
Chicago
Fred Wortmeyer
Fort Wayne
Ernest Pieper
Jefferson Street
Theodore Brase
West
Mr. Bruse
Clayton, Purcell & Co
Allen county appoints Kern as clerk to fill unexpired term
County commissioners choose Jacob J. Kern over D. W. Souder to fill the unexpired term of the late Dr. Geo W. Long as Allen county clerk. Kern, longtime deputy, filed a $30 000 bond with H C Paul and J F W Meyer as bondsmen and left for Indianapolis to obtain his commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Geo. W. Long
Jacob J. Kern
D. W. Souder
Souder
Kern
Allen County Court
Dr. Long
Long
H. C. Paul
J. F. W. Meyer
Indianapolis
Week’s Death Notices Reported by Undertakers
The list covers multiple infants and adults who died in the week ending July 12. Ages range from 26 days to 83 years with causes including cholera infantum brain fever dropsy typhoid old age and rail road accident. Names include Margaret Selle John C Steinhaeuser George Rose and Susan Lehr among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Selle
John C. Steinhaeuser
George Rose
Elwood A. Harrison
Susan Lehr
Anna Harrison
Solemn funeral for Dr. G. W. Long in Fort Wayne
Sunday services in Fort Wayne marked the burial of Dr. G. W. Long, Allen county clerk. A Knights Templar escort, Trinity Episcopal rites, and a Lindenwood interment highlighted a large turnout and lavish floral tributes from Elk Lodge, Masons, and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Long
Allen County
Calhoun and
Columbia Streets
Trinity Episcopal Church
Knights ‘Templar
A. W.W. Seabrease
Lindenwood
Knights Templars
Indianapolis
J. W. Pearse
Lutheran Ministers Conference Set for Late August
A regional conference of the Missouri Lutheran synod is planned for the city in late August into early September, likely starting August 28 for five days. Ministers from Ohio Indiana and other states are expected to attend to conduct church and school business. Separately the Trades and Labor council approved Labor Day plans with a committee to draft a program and meet again next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Lutheran Synod
Ohio
Indiana
Missouri Synod
Union
Trades and Labor Council
Edward Miller
Frank Joerns
Frank Crawford
Phillip Rapp
H. Rombke
Registration Law Warns Indiana Voters Before August
Notices explain Section 13 of the new election law requires registration at least three months before the November 4, 1890 general election. Voters must register by August 4, 1890 with no cost. penalties include one to five years in state prison for voting without registration. Committeemen urged to ensure all required voters register, especially newcomers since May 4, 1890. Also includes travel routes and half-rate Southern homeseeker excursions via Illinois Central Railroad with dates and destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
D. M. Dawson
Democratic Central Committee
Illinois Central R. R
Ilinois Central Railroad
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Memphis
New Orleans
Cairo
Jackson
Tenn
Brookhaven
Holly Sp
McComb City
Durant
Kentwood
Aberdeen
Roseland
Canton
Amite
Hammond
Terry
Jeannerette
Crystal Sp
Jennings
Wesson
Lake Charles
F. B. Bowes
Northern Pass
Clark St
Chicago
Royal Baking Powder Named Free From Lime and Alum
Dr. Edward G. Love testifies to the Royal Baking Powder as entirely free of lime and alum. He notes it uses highly refined cream of tartar and contains no phosphates or other injurious substances. The analysis, conducted for the New York State Board of Health, labels Royal as pure, wholesome, and superior in quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward G. Love
U. S
New York State Board of Health
Also Mentioned on This Page
Glanne Sentinel
Institute For
Timothy Latin
Ella M. Ross
John Dolan
Spencerville
DeKall County
France Friday
Hila M. Ross
M. Hench
Port Royal
St. John's Lutheran Church
A. E. van Buskirk
Calhoun Street
Joseph Hansen
Broadway
Goee
Norfolk
F. C. Cratsley
Renner, Cratsley & Co
Edgewater Avenue
F. R. Barrows
Charles Wilding
The
Land and Improvement Company
Wm. F. Waldo
James Pollock
John Wise
Busch
Etta Michaels
Gurr Creek
Joseph Redlick
Redlick
Tancey Friday
Theodore S. Fleck
Addie G. Stevens
Bluffton
W. H. Myers
England
British Medical Society
German Medical Congress
Berliz
S. OC. Metcalf
John McCormick, Jr
Lake Township
J. Whiteleather
Joseph Harding
Maysville
Dr.Brittingham
Dr. Gard
J. 5. Brittingham
Alice Stocking
J. F. Whiteleather
Lipes
St. Louis
J. R. Hartsell
J. G. Stokes
New Haven
T. J. Custer
Lagrange
Kendallville
Maud McCracken
Fred
Rome City
J.C. McCracken
Sylvan Lake
Treasury
Findlay Republican
Findlay, Fort Wayne and Western Railroad
Dr. Nieswonger
Arthur
J. F. Ervin
West Wayne Street
Academy
John, Jr
John Smith
Bluffton Road
St. Peter's Church
Minnie Beals
Bloombuff
Eda Kimmel
J.H. Kimmel
Five Points
Mattie Graham
East Lewis Street
Gus Rhine
Christian Roebel
Beaver Avenue
South
Wayne
Mies Carrie Schiefer
Joseph Dwenger
Dwenger
L. J. Maier
Leonard
Miller
John Logan
Lewis Street
Logan
Charlie Bolman
Charlie
Concordia Cemetery
the City Hospital
J. G. Lehr
G. G. Lehr
T. J. Lehr
Crawfordville
Columbus, Lima and Northwestern Railroad
Ebbey
Frank Bash
Port Townsend
Wash
Chas, Bash
J. Norton
Norton
Robinson’s Grove
King Williams
Oberlin
John Revels
Cleveland
N. N. Pharis
Adrian
Blind Tom
ER. O. Harrison
Grand Rapids Road
Jomalors
Happy
G. L. Tons
A. Watkins
Wickliffe
South Wyne
Julius Bennigan
James Cairns
South Lrondwa
Cairns
Coller
Superior Court
Judge Chapin
Joax Shuwacker
San
Hern
Chas. Bolman
Samuel M. Link
Maggie L. Boltz
Wm. R. Hersh
Nettie G. Shroyer
Ross H. Leikauf
Lutheran Synod
Rosa Kelly
Rockwell City
Iowa
Potter Drug and Chemical Corporation
Boston
Union Veteran Legion
L. P. Huntoon
W. W. Roorsman
Woolford
F. J. Miller
Presbyterian Church of Lebanon
Bainum
Greencastle
R.v
Aikman
Royal
E. G. Love
Love
Chemical Division
Agricultural Department
PHA
Pixley & CO
the Manufacturing Clothiers
E. Berry Street
George Dewald & CO
Thomson
Hall
Pete & Max
Academy of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
Academy Station
Lake Shore and Michiggan Southern Railway
Idawim Academy P.O
Cie
Columbus Buggies
Jos, W. Bell
Columbia ST
Calhoun 6
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