Noted Indiana official Louis Bobilya dies at home
Hon Louis J Bobilya ex county auditor and former state senator dies at his Columbia avenue home after a weeks long battle with double pneumonia and la grippe. He was born August 8 1857 in Allen county and rose to public life as a Democrat in the Indiana legislature and later Allen county auditor. He leaves Mary Bobay a wife two sons Jerome and Claude along with siblings and relatives. Funeral services were held at his residence with Rev L J Metschmann presiding.
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Louis J. Bobilya
Columbia Avenue
Bobilya
Allen County
Mgr
Bobilyn
August Bobilya
France
Ohio
Louis Bobilya
Defiance
Frank Alderman
J. F. Lieberling & Co
Indiana
State Senate
Senate
C. W. Edsall
William Meyer
Chicago
Mary Bobay
Jerome
Claude
E. L. Bobilya
Monroeville
George Bobilya
Wiltshire
John Brown
John Grosbery
David Grosbery
Emmenhizer
Dawkins
Stout Dies At Manchester Home After Illness
Mrs. L. B. Stout formerly Miss Clara Bowen daughter of D. W. Bowen of this city died Tuesday morning at her Manchester home after a long illness.
Widow of 1885 Stout marriage dies. long Fort Wayne resident
The former Fort Wayne teacher who married Mr. Stout in 1885 moved to Iowa and later resided there. Survived by husband two children Howard and Helen and by her father and sisters Mrs Archibald and Miss Bowen in this city. Sister Mrs J C Barnett of Chicago also noted. Her death will shock many friends in Fort Wayne.
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Stout
Iowa
Fort Wayne
First Presbyterian Church
Mrs Melissa Shepard Dies at 55 After Paralysis
Mrs Melissa Shepard wife of Abram L Shepard died Tuesday evening at the family home 71 Taylor Street from paralysis aged 55 Survived by husband and two sons Martin L Shepard of this city and William of Jackson Michigan
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Melissa Shepard
Abram L. Shepard
Taylor Street
Martin L. Shepard
William
Jackson
Mich
Infirmary Resident Mrs Chapman Dies at 80
Mrs. C Chapman an aged inmate of the county infirmary died last Thursday from heart trouble and dropsy. She was 80, had lived there for three or four years, and was mother of Mrs Harry McMullen formerly of this city.
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C. Chapman
County Infirmary
Chapman
Harry McMullen
Mrs Sophia Springer Dies After Illness at Fort Wayne Home
Mrs Sophia Springer died Wednesday afternoon at 172 West Superior street from paralysis after being stricken a week earlier. Born in Germany May 13 1850 she came to Fort Wayne as a child and resided here. She and husband Harry C Springer operated the Chicago rug factory at Wells and Superior. Funeral from residence Saturday at 1 PM with Rev Smith officiating. Interment Lindenwood.
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Sophia Springer
Harry C. Springer
West Superior Street
Springer
Germany
Fort Wayne
Pastor of the M. E. Church at Leo
The text identifies an individual who served as pastor at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Leo. No further details on tenure, portraits, or events are provided.
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M. E. Church
Leo
Heroic Eight Year Old Saves Siblings From Fire
In Media Pennsylvania on May 31 an eight year old boy rescued his younger brother and sister from a blaze on the truck farm of T Steer Bickslee. He returned to save his mother with the baby but could not. The mother carried the infant and lamp. the lamp ignited the house. Fire spread through oil soaked carpets as the boy dragged his siblings to safety before fleeing to safety himself.
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Media
T. Steer Bickslee
Weizhi
Deeds And Mortgages Report For Year Ending May 31 1900
County Recorder Reichelderfer released annual figures: 2 051 warrants and quit claims totaling 4 228 672 dollars, 31 sheriff s deeds 65 540, 35 tax title deeds 1 450, 2 117 deeds overall 4 295 662 in value. Mortgages recorded 1 940 totaling 1 470 573 dollars and 1 700 mortgages satisfied for 1 548 331. Mechanics liens filed 105 for 18 564 with 64 satisfactions for 8 252.
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Reichelderfer
Infant Rizk Dies at Eight Months in New Jersey Home
Kallell Rizk infant son of Mr and Mrs Carrem Rizk died early Thursday at the family home 59 East Main Street from inflammation of the stomach. The child was eight months old.
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Kallell Rizk
Carrem Rizk
East Main Street
Razor Attack in Youngstown Ends in Injuries
In a morning quarrel Irvin Johnson tried to murder Mrs. Ida Welcome and her seven year old son. He slashed Mrs Welcome across the throat and cut the boy's face. The woman may die. Johnson, believing he killed her, attempted suicide by cutting his own throat. He will probably recover.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Irvin Johnson
Ida Welcome
Keith Collapsing Under Pressure in Indiana Murder Case
Evansville correspondent reports coroner searches Elderfield home of Nora Kifer's killer Keith for the clothing she wore the fatal night. Keith, who confessed but told false stories, refuses to reveal items or location. Officials seek evidence amid his vanishing strength and a reported sighting with the girl near Elderfield.
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Evansville
Ind
Walker
Elderfield
Nora Kifer
Keith
Burglar Trail Ends Near Wallace Home In Indictment
Bloodhounds traced a burglary three miles north of Portland Indiana from Joseph Seiss's house to Antville then toward Clarence Wallace's home. Wallace was arrested but no money was found. Authorities searched his house uncovering trash, about a dozen pocketbooks and four pairs of spectacles.
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Portland
Ind
Joseph Seiss
Here
Antville
Clarence Wallace
Wallace
Singer company to double sewing machine plant in South Bend
South Bend city council accepted Singer company’s plan to double the sewing machine case plant. Streets and alleys will be closed, water mains and sewers extended for a new plant costing about 1 million dollars and expected to employ 2,000 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Singer Company
Death of Caroline Sweetser Ewing Brought Fort Wayne for Interment
Friends in this city were notified by telegraph Friday of the death of Caroline Sweetser Ewing the baby daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Ewing which occurred Thursday remains of the little one were brought to Fort Wayne for interment.
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Caroline Sweetser Ewing
George W. Ewing
Fort Wayne
Decatur Man Eats Live Snakes for Exhibitions
Jerry Burkhead of Decatur Indiana has a strange appetite he eats live snakes he bites off their heads and chews the bodies He offers exhibitions for a small sum and is often patronized by locals in the city May 380 dateline
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Decatur
Ind
Jerry Burkhead
Ward Matriarch Mrs Ward Dies in Chicago Home
Mrs E J Ward died Thursday in Chicago after living there seven years. Born Lotta Blakesley in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of John Blakesley. Survived by her husband and a three year old colt.
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E. J. Ward
Chicago
Death of Hattie Cox at Indiana School for Feeble Minded Youth
Hattie Cox, inmate at the Indiana School for Feeble Minded Youth, died Thursday at the institution from pulmonary tuberculosis. She was 22 and came from Indianapolis.
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Hattie Cox
Indiana School For
Indianapolis
Explosion kills six in Forest Junction Wisconsin
Six people die in a dynamite blast at William Broehm’s home in Forest Junction near Brillion Wisconsin. Victims include William Broehm his wife their three young children aged two to seven and H Stevens brother of Mrs Broehm. Cause unknown though about twelve pounds near a stove may have overheated and exploded.
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Brillion
Wis
William Broehm
Forest Junction
Sheep Industry Growth in Wabash County
Leading wool growers in Wabash Indiana estimate this year’s wool crop at 300000 pounds, 50000 more than last year and 100000 above 1898. The crop brings in over 60000 dollars, while lambs are valued at about 210000 dollars, totaling 270000 dollars from wool and mutton, roughly twice the amount of two years ago. The sheep industry is expanding rapidly in this and nearby counties.
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Wabash
Ind
Wabash County
Circus Coming to Fort Wayne on June 21
Forepaugh Sells circus to exhibit in Fort Wayne on Thursday June 21. Bill posters appeared in the city this morning advertising the big show on local billboards.
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Fort Wayne
A Mayor for Congress in Goshen Race
Fulton county democrats press for B F Deahl Goshen mayor to run for congress. A 32 year old former school superintendent, he led Goshen through a Republican stronghold, and his mayoralty gives Democrats control as the city council is tied. He has refused prior candidacy and seems unlikely to resign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Ind
Fulton County
B. F. Deahl
Goshen
Deahl
Nappanee
Mrs. Stephen Clark Dies in Texas at 83
Announcement from Fort Wayne area records the death of Mrs. Stephen Clark wife of a pioneer M E clergy man. She died at her home in Troy Texas on May 24 at the age of 83. She was a longtime member of Dr. EK Wheelock and other local sources.
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Stephen Clark
Fort Wayne
Clark
Troy
Texas
Bie
X. EK. Wheelock
Horstman Brothers Buy West Main Livery Firm
Gustave and Will Horstman acquired the livery business of Winkelmeyer and Hans on West Main Street and took possession this morning leaving the previous owner no longer operating there.
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Gustave
Will Horstman
Winkelmeyer & Hans
West Main Street
Mothers urged to use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup
An advertisement extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the best remedy for teething children. The copy cautions mothers to choose this product for relief and comfort.
Dunkard National Meeting Opens in North Manchester
North Manchester Indiana May 30 annual Dunkard gathering begins Thursday morning with a temporary grove city erected by Worth organization to host the event and attendees from regional communities expected to participate.
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Manchester
Ind
Worth
Dunkards Prepare for National Meet in Manchester Grounds
The Dunkard gathering will draw about 20 000 people next week as railroads provide ample transport. A temporary city at Harter’s grove will feed lodge and equip attendees with free meals and housing. The dispute over headgear may lead to dissolving the enforcement order, and daily newspapers will cover the event.
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Dunkards
Harter’s Grove
Manchester Dunkards
Roanoke
Rays of Light
North Manchester Journal
A Perpendicular Dog Walks On Front Feet
Lolla Flora, a farmer in Logansport Indiana reports a dog that walks on its front feet almost as well as other dogs walk on four. The animal, after losing its hind legs to a reaper a year ago, learned to move upright on its stumps and now travels about in a perpendicular position.
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Logansport
Ind
Lolla Flora
Irate father fatally shoots man over a daughter dispute
In Bar toni a Indiana William Moorman age 40 shot Charles Stevens age 24 near a blacksmith shop after years of feud over Stevens courting Moorman's daughter. Moorman fled to Ohio with his family and has not been arrested.
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Union City
Ind
Bartonia
Here
William Moorman
Charles Stevens
Stevens
Moorman
Ohio
Loving Cup to Oliver in South Bend Hotel Gift
James Oliver, plow manufacturer, received a 19 inch high loving cup from South Bend business leaders for building the city’s best hotel, costing 600000 dollars. The cup weighs about 2500 dwts of gold and was presented at the hotel by J M Studebaker, VP and treasurer of Studebaker Bros. Manufacturing.
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South Bend
Ind
James Oliver
Indiana
United States
J. M. Studebaker
Studebaker Bros.’ Manufacturing Company
Judge orders divorce records blocked for unpaid costs
Elkhart Indiana May 31 Judge Wilson of the Elkhart Circuit Court instructs the county clerk to refuse entry of decrees of divorce if costs are not paid by the next term. Some couples have remarried under a cloud, only to discover no divorce exists due to unpaid fees. Allegations claim clients paid attorneys to discharge costs and fees, with further questions raised about the handling.
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Elkhart
Ind
Wilson
Lightning Claims Horses and Cattle in Indiana Farmyard
In Liberty Indiana John Connell loses a mare to self harm in a stable. During a thunderstorm his two remaining horses are struck and killed by lightning as he moves them to shelter. The same storm fatally strikes several cattle resting near a barbed wire fence on a nearby farm.
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Liberty
Ind
John Connell
Mr. Connell
Connell
Green Goods Man Wilhelm Guilty In Wabash Trial
In Wabash Indiana Noah Wilhelm known as the green goods man from Grant county was found guilty after about two hours of deliberation. The jury set a fine of 200 dollars and the sentence ranges from one to fourteen years with Judge H B Shiveley to pronounce it. Wilhelm shows little emotion as his attorneys plan a motion for a new trial.
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Wabash
Ind
Noah Wilhelm
Wilhelm
H. B. Shiveley
Grant County
Poisoned Death Suspected In Marion Factory Foreman Case
Morris Engelss a 39 year old foreman at Keller chair factory was found dying on a Marion street last night and died at his home. Authorities issued warrants and planned an inquest and post mortem amid suspected poisoning. He had moved from Indianapolis three years ago. prior roots in Kansas City are noted.
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Marion
Ind
Morris Engelss
Keller
Bnggiss
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Pink Eye Epidemic Closes City Horse Fountains
The board of health orders all city public horse drinking fountains shut to stop pink-eye spread. Dr Meyers and veterinarians warn fifty to sixty cases in the Fort Wayne area, a Brown Trucking horse dies, and officials fear fountains as the source. Closure aims to prevent an urban outbreak.
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Board of Health
Board of Works
Meyers
Fort Wayne
Brown Trucking Company
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm Sold For Nasal Relief
The Ely brothers advertise Ely's Liquid Cream Balm with atomizing spray for nasal catarrh. Priced 75 cents including the spraying tube, the liquid version preserves the medicinal traits of the solid form and is quickly absorbed without drying secretions. Available from Ely Brothers at 56 Warren Street, New York or by mail.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren
N.Y
Dewey to Visit Culver for Academy Commencement
Admiral Dewey and his wife will attend Culver Military Academy’s commencement on Wednesday June 6 along with Governors Shaw Jackson McMillen and Mount. The Dr Younge medal for top cadet will be awarded Thursday June 7 with Col W T Durbin delivering the speech.
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Dewey
Culver Military Academy
Shaw
Iowa
Jackson
McMillen
Tennessee
Mount
Dr. Younge
Col
W. T. Durbin
Anderson
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin eruptions and wounds
A brief ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for pimples eczema tetter erysipelas salt rheum and other skin eruptions. It claims to heal cuts bruises burns boils felons ulcers and severe piles with a guaranteed cure, priced at 25 cents a box. Sold by Dreier Bros. druggists.
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Bucklen
Dreier Bros
Democrats Name Aide as Sixth District Candidate
Rushville Ind June 2 Democrats in the Sixth district nominated David W pdgeanath gnoreville for Congress. The move marks a key bid in the Indiana race with local party backing and a focus on the district’s political contests.
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Rushville
Ind
David W Pdgeanath Gnoreville
Congress
Report of Death Rumor Amid Kruger Illness
Belated dispatch from Kroonstad dated May 29 reports President Kruger very ill and the station master says he is dead, a claim not credited. The article notes movement toward Pretoria and Roberts' next move in the Boer capital crisis.
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London
Kroonstad
Kruger
Fall of Johannesburg Reported by Lord Robert Dispatch
London reports Lord Robert’s dispatch from Johannesburg stating British forces now in possession and the flag over government buildings. A Germiston correspondent notes Boer massing six miles south of Pretoria for a last stand. The Daily Mail confirms imminent fall of Pretoria.
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London
Lord Robert
War Office
Johannesburg
Germiston
Pretoria
Daily Mail
Lord Rosslyn
The
Transvaal
British Move Toward Pretoria In Transvaal Campaign
London dispatches say Lord Roberts is nearing Pretoria as British forces push 30 miles from Johannesburg to the capital. Expectation is for occupation by tomorrow with columns to secure rail points and garrisons. Reports claim rebels killed 16 British at Douglas, but confirmation is uncertain.
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London
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Lord Roberts
Transvaal
Gold Reef
Cape Town
Douglas
Spence
United States
Adelbert S. Hay
Lord Rosslyn
Cecil Manners
Hay
Daily Mail
Boers Resist at Senekal After Fierce Fighting
Winburg May 31. After considerable fighting the Boers with two guns and several maxim Nordenfeldt guns make a plucky stand eight miles east of Senekal as General Rundle drives off the federals allowing the reoccupation of Lindley.
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Winburg
Senekal
Rundle
Lindley
Miracle cure ends deadly lung illness claims
A Manchester man recounts a near death from measles leading to consumption and bleeding, credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a complete recovery after doctors said he would die. He reports that many others used his advice and were cured of throat chest and lung troubles. Trial bottles are free at Dreier Bros. drug store.
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W. A. Hines
Manchester
Dr. King
Dreier Bros
Birth Announcement for Argerbright Child
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Argerbright of 5 Case Street.
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Mr. and
Mire. Argerbright
Case Street
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Evangelical Lutheran Church
Knights of Pythias
Masons
R. L. Romy
L. J. Metschmann
Christ’s Lutheran Church
Lakeside
C. E. Heaton
RIZK
Ewing
Cox
Dunkard Meeting
Loving Cup
Oliver
Matter
Green Goods
Culver
M’eee
Roberts
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