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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1900
Page
7
Governor's Island and the Battery ferry welcome preparations for the Fifteenth Infantry I K and L companies to sail for San Francisco tomorrow. Major G W Cornish will command the units as they head toward the Pacific, with hopes of serving in China or the Philippines.
Wheat threshed from just under two acres was weighed and measured, yielding three bushels sown per acre to produce this amount. The author asserts Jackson township deserves the prize, praising its farming as unmatched in Indiana and beyond.
Fred C. Myers drove a buggy when his frightened horse ran north on Calhoun street Saturday. The wheel collision with a second wagon caused Myers to be thrown to the pavement. The horse then jumped the struck wagon and landed on the sidewalk. Myers escaped with a few bruises.
Morton fails in habeas corpus bid to leave Wheeling jail. Detective Coling reports success to Superintendent Gorsline, and Morton is expected to be returned to Fort Wayne next Wednesday. The case highlights long standing suspicions and a notorious accomplice.
Local happenings include a birth at No 20 Buchanan Street and visits by Rev Boester of Tipton. R B Hanna spoke at Cedarville festival. L J Metschmann preached in Hoagland. Banns of Holy and Hartnett read at the Cathedral. Maggie Foster visiting Huntington with wedding rumors to a Fort Wayne suitor. Mrs W Scott Dingman recovering from recent operation. Mrs Elizabeth Steffan critically ill at 75. Bus party to Helmick farm near New Haven. J C Manary to take two months farm leave. Fred Walda to fill his shop role. Harry Prentiss arrives from Albion to join State Medical Institute as correspondent. ex-court reporter. Mrs J H Bosch returns from Terre Haute funeral with Dr F R Sewedes visiting. Christ Church plans parsonage costing 1500 with Kendrick & Werk preparing plans.
Edward Rollins returns from a trip to Briant to meet his long‑lost father who left Columbia City when Edward was an infant. The 62 year old man spent years in Ohio and Indiana, wandering and working in lumber camps, with no divorce sought. The family also includes D E Rollins, F W Rollins, their sister Mrs. Frank Hollis, and Mrs. Rollins in Columbia City. Reconciliation appears possible as brothers meet and discuss return.
Mer lin Moon, a young married man in Cartersburg Indiana, was shot and killed in his home after resisting arrest. He previously attacked his brother-in-law and mother-in-law, prompting officers and deputized citizens to pursue him. gunfire erupted as Moon refused surrender and aimed his weapons.
The town of Monroeville plans to secure an electric light and water works plant. The town board recently inspected systems in similar towns and favors the improvement. A public meeting will be called to gauge citizen sentiment.
The R. G. Marcy Manufacturing firm seeks foreclosure of a mechanics lien for $100. Samuel Cary appeals a Phoenix Accident and Sick Benefit association case from Justice Huser. Hannah Wilson sues George Morton for crop replevin. Chris Classen is jailed in Allen county for drunkenness after abusing his wife. Old National Bank suit against Belger Lennon proceeds with linked counsel.
Judge Vesey granted Clara A. Baker a divorce from George Baker after hearing evidence. The decree grants custody of the one minor child to the plaintiff.
An English merchant in the Orange River colony urges U S makers to enter South Africa with agricultural implements. He notes plows and threshers are in demand, calls for cheaper drills and sewing machines, and highlights the need for better finish and paint to boost sales.
Charles Bott a electric works employee and McCarthy a local farmhand agreed to a prize fight over a girl. They met Friday night at Princess rink with friends and a referee, trading blows in a three round clash.
Two weddings reported. Pearl M. Miller wed Edwin W. Call of Ottawa Ohio at the bride’s Nelson street home with Rev. E W Allen officiating. The couple will reside in Ottawa. Grace Patterson of Convoy Ohio and Patrick Cullen of this city married at the Cathedral with Rev. John Guendling officiating and plan to live in Fort Wayne.
The transport Rawlins left Santiago Saturday with thirteen officers and 300 men of the Fifth Infantry and is due at quarantine to proceed to Fort Sheridan Illinois. The Sedgewick with twenty two officers and 850 men of the Second Infantry is due today after leaving Cuba July 19 to reach Fort Thomas Newport Kentucky. Company E engineers from West Point will travel today over the West Shore railroad to San Francisco with two officers and 150 men.
Bert and Tom Downey of Huntington were arrested Saturday night by Lieutenant Lapp and Officer Paul on a charge of stealing brass from street cars in the East Washington street barn. Tom pleaded guilty in police court and was bound over to the circuit court in 200 dollars. Bert denied involvement and was released on his own recognizance.
C A Schubert has sold his grocery and notion business at 230 Gay street to Henry Uetrecht who is now in possession. Uetrecht formerly worked as a carpenter and contractor.
George, nine, son of Mr and Mrs E James of 85 Green Street, fell from a fence and sustained a fracture of his left arm. Dr McHugh attended him.
A brief notice advertises knee pants price reduction of ten percent as part of a local retail sale event.
William Anderson 65 a well known Knox resident and Civil War veteran was found dead in a hollow tree on his farm east of town after a thunderstorm. He had served as sheriff two terms and as circuit court clerk one term and was a former postmaster. He was active in G A R circles and a lifelong Republican.
Terre Haute Ind July 23 After a forty eight hour deliberation the jury acquitted Dr Casto in a case accusing him of trying to burn his stores The jury started six to six and slowly moved to a verdict of not proven No evidence showed the doctor touched the match or started the fire
David M. Snyder of Peru has found his parents William H. Snyder and wife of Mill Creek after twenty five years apart. The reunion, verified by pension department demands for proof of identification, ends years of parental mourning who believed him dead.
In Laporte Indiana on July 23 reports say many dogs in Union township have died of rabies after a dog passed through the area a week ago. Authorities fear horses and cows may also have been bitten and stock owners are urged to take precautions.
Laporte Indiana July 24 A dying Kil lenberg sentenced from Grant county provides a murder confession. The report describes a dramatic revelation from a man near death framing the case and naming involved parties and motives.
A man previously convicted for the Lorens murder near Huntington now admits to the killing. Lorens was traveling with a peddler outfit and his body was found near Killenberg’s home. The suspect also hints at involvement in two other murders.
Culver Indiana reports the Maxinkuckee assembly program a lineup of lectures concerts and entertainments running from July 28 to August 13. Notable figures include Mayor Samuel M Jones ex Governor Will Cumback C W Stewart prohibition party national chairman and Clinton L Howard. Democratic day July 28 features George Fred Williams and Benjamin F Shively while Republican day August 4 brings Congressman Dolliver and J Frank Hanly. The board of directors lists J W Coombs president W E Collane vice president W E M Hackleman secretary J O Ferrier treasurer and T J Legg superintendent.
Oscar Olsen of Huntington Ind was listed among Americans killed in China while serving in the U S army. He came from Norway to avoid conscription and had studied for the ministry before enlisting.
Winamac Indiana July 24 William Zook census enumerator reports Mrs Leah Henderson of Liberty township Fulton county is the oldest woman in northern Indiana born North Carolina April 1 1798 She is mother of nine children youngest son 78 her mother lived to 106 She weighs 100 pounds and remains in good health since moving from North Carolina to Fulton in 1855 and has lived there constantly since
The contempt case involving Chief of Police Hyland appeared in Superior Court yesterday morning to show cause. The proceedings were adjourned with the officer remaining in custody and a note indicating further action.
The dispute pits governor appointed police commissioners against the mayor's board of public works over control of city horses and stables. The police seek authority under their law. the charter act grants city property care to the board. A technical delay preceded an amended complaint and afternoon hearing.
Evansville Indiana coroner investigates the death of Louis Avenius found at his home. The young man had been drinking and fighting, was a heavy cigarette smoker, and rumors mention natural death or self harm. Officials think dissipation caused the death. Avenius hailed from Princeton, Indiana.
Will Marley Dave Shackley and Harry Marley returned from Seattle with about twenty five workers sent by the American Flint Glass Workers union to Northwestern Glass company. After four weeks the factory lacked proper equipment and refused fixed wages, prompting a strike and idling the plant leaving twenty gas belt workers unemployed in a strange country.
Anderson Indiana reports that the current census may list Anderson with 27 000 residents while Muncie runs about 3 000 behind. Muncie papers argue that including suburbs could erase Andersons lead, altering the city population comparison.
In a local notice, Mr and Mrs William Mallor announce the birth of a daughter. The item also mentions discounts on trunks suitcases and telescopes at ten percent in a separate sale note.
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