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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1900

Page

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Robbery at Fort Wayne Saloon Stuns City

Thieves stole nearly six hundred dollars from Lorst Abersche’s saloon at the corner of Auntdyaluny and Wellace streets around 1 PM. Two men in a buggy fled. the rig was later recovered near Zion Church as detectives pursue the suspects, believed to be two men released from Michigan City after a Lafayette robbery.

Lorst Abersche Auntdyaluny Wellace Fort Wayne Wiles My. Heersehe Heursche Gil Cig Heyrisfus Sansay Fred H. Meyers Td Hens Venus Mayers Quade Bon Styelfing Michigan City Lafayette Mosers Mupuré Streising Zlonta Tarthecai Church Crythlon Yrepde and Hanna Amir

Desperadoes Rob Saloon at Nimble Town

Two armed men robbed Herman Heersche’s saloon near Ben’s Church Seventh Ward Friday noon. They fled after lighting from the wagon, eluding a countywide search as police probe for clues. Rewards total 270 dollars, with a 250 dollar certificate of appropriation offered for information leading to capture. Detectives report two strangers have been seen asking about the locale and money. Authorities warn residents to remain vigilant while pursuing the suspects.

Herman Heerscbe Suevils Thorougl Seareh Wen Sens Ben's Church Bao Wenk Meosseha Mr. Heersuhe Cheis Raul Aantoon NeWaska Ak Junbahia

Local political organization forms in city wards

An organization named for permanent representation formed Thursday evening with Daniel Harding as president Ty B H. Purewdl as secretary and Charles Wakemuth as treasurer. Ten members from each city ward already, with 300 members expected soon. leadership aims include Bryan and Steven Bon t. A monthly meeting at the Olympia ballroom in the Tri State building will host local speakers.

Wayne Democratie Eluh Aig Fealyie Corinnd Ak m Ae Fullows Daniel Harding Sucrakay Ty B H. Purewdl Charles Wakemuth Furgell Tra Bryan Tri-State

Scarlet Fever Cases Rise in Southeast City Suburbs

In the southeastern suburbs new scarlet fever cases are reported as Dr. Cort Drocrer opens an investigation. Earlier counts showed far fewer cases, but doctors warn the outbreak may be spreading locally amid concern.

Cort Drocrer Kart Wayne

Boiler Explosion Delivers Miraculous Escape for Engineer Kelley

A Lake Erie and Western passenger train No. 42 northbound near Connersville suffered a boiler rupture when Angie No. 27 exploded the locomotive. Engineer Robert Kelley survived with a fractured leg while fireman Snorts avoided injury. The blast wrecked the locomotive and sent debris along the track as crews scrambled to aid the injured and determine the cause.

Angie Lake Erie Westernoad Tobert Kelley Berson Connersville Kelley Nell Harthold Tintod Octo Snrenners Comneraville Kollay Vitarionate Dinelig Ms Erray Operntir Himba Meshante Abeeson

Pine Contracts For Notable Local Builds

Architects Wing Molein and associates oversee projects including a 10000 solwol building at Hen Hinllville a 25000 residence ford a 20000 temple for the Munele lodge of Rea Wenta and several residences for G A Ball in nearby locales all detailed in the contract notes.

Child Injured as Horse Fright Causes Fall

Four year old Stewart Hyde of Leclty, near Khulti, sustained a fracture of the left forearm after being thrown from a horse. The accident occurred while he was moving in the vicinity, and he received medical aid at the scene.

Stawart Hyde Charles Hyde

Utility company stockholders weigh rebuild and relocate

Stockholders of the Utility company, meeting at the Framition National Inkite, consider rebuilding and possibly relocating their establishment after a fire. Inducements for rebuilding are discussed, but objections arise over pollution from refuse from paper mills and costs to keep the plant running.

Utility Peer Company Mills Harthorn Framition National Inkite Ohmnees Etnte Cowits Piper Mille

Mount Carmel Firm Seeks Favorable Terms From State

The report notes that four groups of elites outside the state have submitted proposals and that Mount Carmel, T. appears to be favored. The matter is set for a decision this afternoon in Ivete, with a document anticipated from the new mills there.

Aller Mount Carmel Ivete

Appointment News From Fort Wayne Diocese

Very Rev Jol Guenlling announces two new appointments to priestly vacancies. Jtew Thowad Sonsen, ordained in Column Ohio by Archbishop Martinelli, becomes assistant to Rev De A Moench in Valparnian. Rev Jansen from this city, formerly of St Peters, joins as assistant to Father Crosson at St Vincent's in Logansport. Walsh, ordained in Rome, also secured as assistant to Father Crosson.

Jol Guenlling St Peter's Church Walsh Rome Father Crosson SL. Vincent’s Church Logansport

Death of Mrs J L Sievert in Georgia Pennsylvani a

Mrs J L Sievert wife of J Sievert died at 11 o'clock am Monday after a long illness of consumption. She was 62 or 70 years old and had recently moved with her husband from Tuitan Missouri to Ohio. Survived by children and parents, with the family in Wilbyptuny Ohio.

Tourn Sievert J. Sievert Slevert Hugh Ale Tuitan Ani Uhny Mla -Elty Chiliren Fhee Mma Ohio

George Melside Prine dies after lingering illness

George Melside Prine storekeeper for the Pennsylvania Railroad company and a resident of Port Wayne since youth died aged sixty. He was native of Tro Inn and survived by a widow and an adopted daughter Mrs Magpie Renalhes. He was a member of St Batelok’s Cathedral and Catholic Benevolent Society and the Ancient Order of H Levisians Aid.

George Melside Pennsylvania Rallvoral Company Wayne Cale Street McBride Tro- Inn Venebe Port Luts City Avebin Wilow Magpie Renalhes Mein Opeo Bt. Batelek Catholic Benevolentingion Anciuyt Order of Hlevisians Aid Bennsylvania Company

Bound to sorrow as infant dies at seven months

A fragment reports the death of an infant aged seven months and six days, with unclear details on parentage and location. The incomplete text mentions a Mrs Towle Lineer and a Wayne center or court, but specifics are unreadable.

Wiltin Towle Lineer Watkine Heppe Wayne Senet

Mysterious Death Report From Ape Hospital

John M. Ghent died at Ape hospital Sunday from heart failure. A teen patient Tee Mad arrives from Logansport as a notitalian several weeks. A brother Scott Garmann resides at Fond. Mrs Ann Hnndlton of Gol McClarestrcot, Marion. Infant son of Stanisinna Wojelechowska died of cholera infantum at Leroy stunt, eleven months old.

John M. Ghent Ape Hospital Heart Fae Tee Logansport Scote Garmann Fond Ann Wotetechowska Stanisinna Wojelechowska I Leroy Stunt Golulock

Imronnuel Unpitat Church Delays Building Plans

The congregation has decided not to begin construction this year due to rising building material costs. They purchased property at Wayne and Clay streets and planned a one room church with later additions, but delays are likely while plans are drawn and afoot.

Imronnuel Wayne and Clay Streets

Uncle Sam stamps tale tied to Mrs Willie Snederont

A fragmented notice mentions Uncle Sam stamps and a person identified as Mrs Willie Snederont of 21 Batten Street. The readable text is limited and does not provide a clear event or outcome.

Senator Gear of Iowa Dies After Heart Failure in Washington

Washington July 1 Senator John Way Gear of Burlington Iowa died at 4:30 PM in his Portland Place apartments after a long battle with heart disease. He was accompanied by Mrs Gear and Secretary William of the Agriculture Department. Funeral arrangements call for Burlington services with a Chicago Burlington train carrying a large party to Iowa. Gear was highly regarded and his death shocked friends and officials in Washington and Burlington.

Washington Tohn Way Gear Burlington Iowa Portland Geny Gear Wilann Amvicultural Department Choy Cluek Amnithe Col. R. HR. Root Tewan Ciest Moe Bad Raat Senate Kheoe Wei Bietony Athles Newis Sergnant-at-Arms Ravstell Grurta Boater Gont PAO Tennsylvania Miternum Nineral Party Ransdell Benator Frye Statue Acinte Cangray Henderson Benator Guussinte Lamas Tod Mee Puataral Wilson Mia Gea Gear Jett Blytre Tie Olicagh, Burling Eneao Bareington Chicago Ruiney Geay Hose Ahiey Waan

Life of John Henry Ovary of Burlington and Iowa leader

John Henry Ovary born Ithaca in 1825 pursued common schooling then moved to Galena and Fort Snelling before settling in Burlington. A Republican, he served as mayor in 1863, represented Iowa in fourteenth through sixteenth legislatures, became governor in 1878 79 and 1880 81, held Treasury Secretary under Harrison, and served in the U S Senate beginning 1904 with reelection in 1906.

John Henry Ovary Burlington Town Ithaca Nw.y Galena Fort Snelling Durington Eaily Sinta of Tern

Local notes on visits, funerals, and public matters

Mary Skilling of Garrett visits the city for a few days to stay with her aunt Mary McOscar. The article covers local social events, a new sepaire project at the Noble county courthouse, sermons and church happenings, a birthday anniversary party for Mr Wallart, and funerals for Clyde F. Whiteleather. Also noted are reflections on local crematory operations and bridgeport administrative discussions.

Mary Skilling Garrett Uys Mary McOscar Seavey Hardware Company Robert Spite Saunty Court House Albion W. H. McComb Sheldon DreDamy Grace Bertol Myre Sylventer Welkart Dix Iyllok Joe Youd Banlay Banlay Bi Honor of the Anniversary of Mr. Wallart Whiner Capper Lian Clyde F. Whiteleather Fort Wayne Green Diver Ure Wabneh Min C. B. Whiteleather Harrigan Street Rowse Baptist Church Clemien McKin Frank J. Greer Beer Ton Dtrn Greey Angele Zoe Charlevoix Mich Aesion Ag Chineah J. M. Seymour Seymour Plymouth Chiuvelh Thie City Twisore Kime Aga Presbyterian Church Olle Paul Mossman August G. Groke Uw Fur Wayne Crematory Bridgeport Conn E. J. Little Dixon Burbage Cranatory Cordpany

Treat. Astarn Transners. Compiled by John G. Welles & Ge.

A garbled 19th century property transfer list listing multiple assignments including Lot 31 Crescentadel and half of the east half of a south half section in Muilisant township. Names include Blancheaat Mary E. Gluck. General G and Anna Ty Ther. Flora B Stewart. Geoftroy. Margaret. Patterson. Amounts range to 5000 and 400. Sale notes indicate additional bidding and repurchases.

Dinian Mary E. Gluck Crescentadel Gen Anna Ty Ther Eiing Citizen’s Just Co Frontman & Monning Joh Flora Stewart Snimorminn John Foter Geoftroy Aouthenal Sweling 14 Muilisant Eship Rivgno

Cleanup Sale Promises Deep Discounts in July

A garbled ad fragment touts a cleanup sale in July with items at cost and many at half price. It lists ladies garments, children’s wear, caps, ribbons, skirts, and assorted manufacturers’ samples, urging quick purchases as stock is reduced.

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Mohn Shader Sues Finlcher in Anon County Court Auction

In the Superior Court of Anon County Blyite of THAInjr, Mohn Shader versus Ann Finlcher et al, order of sale directs sale by public auction at court home door in Allen County Indiana. The proceeds to satisfy the judgment, with terms announced by Sheriff Melching and Attorney Norrrts. Also listed: sale of eighty-nine carm with improvements and a house on Huestle Avenue offered by Wiswonger.

Mohn Shader Ann Finlcher Gourt Anon Vis Louwent Adis Nerge Rocley Malety-theven Thirtyiwa Allen County Indiana Talline di Venttza Easte Wally A. E. Melching Six Mile Front City Huestle Avenue R. c. Wiswonger Harrison Street

Venetian Night Aims To Revive Annual Cottager Festivities

Townsfolk of Dhe Nome City plan a preparatory gathering next Monday in Lie Tabesupe to arrange this year’s Venetian Night celebration. Last year’s event drew over 140 attendees with costly attractions and a grand fireworks display. Organizers anticipate about 200 attendees this year and list coats and vests for sale at Batterann's as part of the plans.

Assaila Ion Minas John Mohr Monty

Divorce Filing Details and Custody Request

The document outlines a divorce between Flare B. and Philip Erangs with custody sought for their child. It mentions a monthly support amount of $700 and asks who is awarded possession of personal property, with references to retired entities and an unclear list of names.

Tuige Vesey Philip Erangs Anid Gage Tov Austody Tour Oil Nilimanye Amnamom Unul Calie Yenew Ata Anel Abe & Raovith Pathie

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