John A. Scott Dies Sudden at Fort Wayne
John A. Scott deputy United States Marshal and longtime Fort Wayne resident died suddenly at his home from apoplexy at 2 a.m. He was 62 and formerly manager of the Academy of Music. Born in Albany July 27 1845 he sailed as a youth before coming to Fort Wayne in 1875 and later led the city theater era hosting stars like Edwin Booth Emma Booth and other notable speakers and performers. He leaves a daughter Almira Scott and his widow Miss Chapman.
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John A. Scott
United States
Fort Wayne
Barr and
Madigan Streets
Old Academy of Music
Scott
Gross Drug Store
Gross
H. V. Sweringen
Mr. Scott
New York
Albany
Charles Wells
Columbia Street
Chapman
Almira Scott
Hlektron
East Berry Street
Edwin Booth
Emma Booth
Robert G. Ingernoll
Ag Jecturers
Fort ‘Wayne
Col. Scott
Tyshe
Memorial for Col Scott recounts theater work and civic ties
Fort Wayne figures recall Col Scott as a former Masonic Temple manager and late Princess rink impresario who brought Sarah Bernhardt to town. A Republican and deputy U.S. marshal for Allen County, he organized Ingersoll memorials and hosted lectures in several venues. Remains to be cremated with services held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. and Christian Science church arrangements.)
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Scott
Masonic Temple Theater
Playhouse
Princess Rink
Sarah Bernhardt
Fort Wayne
Col. Scott
Col
R. G. Ingersoll
East
Col. Ingersoll
New York
United States Marshal
Allen County
Asman
Christian Science Church
L. P. Sharp
T. J. Logan
O. L. Perry
J. M. Stouder
J. T. Dougall
F. B. Stouder
Farmer Fractures Thigh in Barn Incident Near Goshen Road
William D. Cramer, a Washington township farmer, was seriously injured Sunday at his Goshen road farm when a block and tackle failed while hoisting hay. He fell from a rope line to the ground, fracturing his right thigh. Dr. J. E. Stults attended him.
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William D. Cramer
Washington Township
Goshen
Cramer
J. E. Stults
Lights Fail as Fuse Box Explodes in Business Block
A fuse box atop a pole on Barr Street blew on a Saturday night, plunging the square bordered by Barr Columbia Clinton and Main into darkness for about fifteen minutes. The explosion, caused by crossed wires, sent insulators flying and sparked a small fire. No injuries are reported.
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Barr, Columbia
Clinton
Main Streets
Barr Street
Foellinger Fined for Assault and Appeals to Circuit Court
East Lewis street engine inspector Fred Foellinger was fined 1 and costs for assault and battery on his sister Aneda Foellinger. He appealed to the circuit court via Special Judge Amos E. B. Houk after a lengthy hearing. Witnesses conflicted as the family testified about the incident.
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Fred Foellinger
East Lewis Street
Pennsylvania Company
Aneda Foellinger
R. B. Dreibelbiss
Amos EB. Houk
William Jones
Lenz
Harrison Street
John
Jennie Doe
William Bovine
Aged Woman Injured After Fall at Wells Street Home
The elderly mother of Mrs. C. L. Smith, 1640 Wells Street, fell Saturday while standing with her back to an exterior door steps and struck her head on brick pavement. A five inch scalp wound was treated by Dr. J. W. Kannel after the woman regained consciousness. She is about eighty years old and may have a lengthy recovery.
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C. L. Smith
Wells Street
J. W. Kannel
Fort Wayne Lovers Set for Hicksville Races This Week
Fort Wayne race horse fans will travel to Hicksville Ohio this week to watch a number of fast horses on the track. Many local enthusiasts plan to attend the event and cheer for their favorites.
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Hicksville
Fort Wayne
Ohio
Allen County Court Deals With Marriage Dissolution
In Allen County, a complaint filed in superior court seeks to cancel a January 19 1885 marriage agreement after twenty years of alleged abuse and neglect. The action names D Vorhees Harrod as respondent and lawyer Lee J Hartzell as plaintiff attorney. The court notes also cover probate filings, peace bonds, stock shipments, and title quieting decrees.
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D. Vorhees Harrod
Lee J. Hartzell
Shilling
Tri-State Commission Company
E. Cook
First National Bank
National
Abe Ackerman
Ben Swett
Andrew Bottenberg
Benjamin Colter
Curtis divorce reveals husband’s drinking spurred abuse
In superior court Nellie Curtis, now Dan nings, wins a divorce and two year remarriage ban. She testified that her husband’s drinking disturbed the home, led to fights over earnings, and he would strike her to pay for liquor. Other items include civil suits: Miller vs Gombert set for Sept. 18 over forgery arrests and damages. Toledo Union Stockyards sues John R. Shilling for money claimed on hogs not belonging to him.
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Harry J. Curtis
Nellie Curtis
Dannings
Milter
William Miller
F Red Gombert
Miller
Erel Boyer
Toledo Union Stockyards
John R. Shilling
Gileged
Severo
Bridge petition at Barthold street as commission court opens
The county commission court opens with a major petition to build a St Marys river bridge at Barthold street. About 700 signatures from city and county residents. estimated cost about 25000 dollars. decision awaits next year’s appropriations.
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Commissioners’ Court
St. Mary’s River
Barthold Street
Etta Heffelfinger
Robert Heffelfinger
Seeley
F. H. Kleekamp
County bonds awarded for Mau mee township road work
County Treasurer Jacob Funk awarded to Rudolph Klepholte & Co Cincinnati 34080 dollars in stone road bonds for about twelve miles of road in Mau mee township leading out of Wood burn. Six bidders competed with one local bank and a home attorneys firm plus an outside firm offering a 280 premium but irregular and not accepted. Purchasers paid 205.20 premium on the investment about four percent. Bonds average ten and three quarter years. Mrs Milner files divorce suit continued on page eight.
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Jacob Funk
Rudolph
Milner
Georgia A. Milner
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R.R
Pena
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Jinks
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Young
Allen County Courts
Anna Darham
Bettie Meads
Laura Pollock
Frank Pollock
France
Ira H. Miller
Celerick and Ninde
Andrew J. Compton
Ile
Compton
Hanna Street
Charles Niezer
Little River
Niezer
Superior Court
S. F E. Cook
Huntington
National Duplicating Book Company
Vesey
Madison Line
Pfeiffer & Son
Columbia St
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