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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1894
Page
9
The Fort Wayne Sentinel item lists multiple short items: fines, visits, births, appointments, resignations, layoffs, and local incidents. It notes Swinging events from July and August era, including a fire of a cattle yard, a hospital case, a runaway horse, and a church seat contract. It mentions officials, marriage, travel, and civic updates across Fort Wayne and Perry township.
Deputies in Monroe Township reveal two Gibson children allegedly beaten with clubs and broom handles and starved by their mother on Franklin Ave. Neighbors say the mother attacks the boys with a hatchet when they return hungry. Humane Officer Schlaudroff notified as officials warn of potential fatal harm. A separate case on Franklin Ave reports a German tailor beating and nearly strangling his young son with rope, prompting neighbors to threaten action if abuse continues.
The church reports strong growth over the past year with the old building unable to accommodate the expanding worshipper turnout. Members note that attendance has increased significantly, reflecting a thriving congregation.
County Recorder George Fickel filed seven deeds signed by Jefferson and Jackson township farmers granting a 66 foot wide railroad right of way through their farms. Deeds drawn and acknowledged before Justice Timothy Baldin. Also notes tax assessment hearings and various local arrests.
Thomas J Williams a Fort Wayne traveling man for N B Sarnin Co was found dead in his Indianapolis room at the Stubbins European hotel An apparent natural or self inflicted death is suspected He weighed 280 pounds and carried a life policy with the Fort Wayne Mercantile Accident Association He was divorced and his wife and daughter live in Chicago
William Tresse a Nickel Plate freight conductor living in Nebraska was knocked down and badly cut near an artesian well in the courthouse yard by four A R A men said to be strikers. The assailants seized his revolver and dumped it in the river. Trease received stitches from Dr Dinren and likely will have a bruised eye for days. He says he will press arrests against the assailants.
The First United Brethren church voted unanimously to change its name to Calvary. The new church building nears completion and will be one of the city’s prettiest houses of worship. Dedication is set for Sunday August 19 with Bishops Weaver and Castle officiating. The membership of the church shows strong growth.
Judge Dawnon heard Ella Miller vs Robert Miller for divorce but denied decree due to insufficient evidence. Separate suits include Dr J M Dinnen against Allen County Medical Society for 2500 damages and venue change arguments before Judge Adair. Additional dismissals and a beer sale affidavits case mark ongoing court activity. marriage license issued to Albert Theid and Donna Richards.
A farm home two tiles this side of Churubusco in Perry township burned Sunday morning with about $1,000 loss. Mr and Mrs McComb woke to smoke and rescued their sleeping children. Fire origin unknown, suspected faulty stove vent or defective flu. Miss Alice Hammill left for Sioux City Iowa to teach this fall term.
Superintendent Johnson and a team of assistants have established Camp Matthews at Brackenridge farm near the river. Tents, cots, flooring, a dedicated cooking house, and crystal springs supply water as hammocks and swings adorn the grounds. A swimming pool awaits the boys for wholesome summer recreation.
A flag stall shows a banner for Camp Matthews where Brigadier General Jubmony aims to march his command to the camp on Mondays and retire Saturdays. Each brigade will include fifty boys. Last Saturday a matron hosted a picnic for the girls at the camp.
A Saturday string of mishaps injures several residents. Wm Kettler party riding near Peter's farm overturns. Mrs Kettler fractures a collarbone and Wm Kettler sprains a wrist as the wagon wrecks. Dr Dameling treats Mrs Kettler. A bull dog bites William Thomas on Columbia Street. Dr McOscar dresses the wound. Charles Erwin is badly mashed at east yards. C F Valentine nearly loses a thumb to a buzz saw. Henry Labmeyer Jr. fractures his jaw after a ball bat strikes him. Seven year old Charlie Kersler sustains a deep stomach wound from shears while kite flying. Mrs Alice Gloyd dislocates her ankle. heat affects George Shele. Myers Bros. ice wagon horses run away. Henry Stier is injured in the back. Dr Stemen and Dr Sturgis aid the injured.
More than 300 state militiamen, joined by companies from Waterloo, Auburn, Angola and Decatur, marched on Calhoun street to the south depot for a special train to Hammond Ind. The Rifles Battery and Wayne True Blue sent 122 men and one gun in five coaches plus a baggage car. They may be away days or up to two weeks.
The remains of Sarah Allen Wilson arrived in the city from Vincennes on Sunday night. She was born May 26 1854 in Nilea Michigan and joined the Freewill Baptist church at Elkhart Indiana at age sixteen. She left a husband, two daughters including Ella Yakweil of Vincennes, and four sisters and a brother.
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