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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1900
Page
4
William H. Goshorn, longtime county bridge engineer and public affairs figure in a New county, died at 6 45 Saturday morning. He was widely known for his integrity and devotion to public service, leaving a legacy of high character in the community.
William H. Goshorn of Fort Wayne died after a long illness due to diabetes at his daughter Laura Detzer's home. Born October 1 1835 in Shade Valley Pennsylvania he moved to Indiana in 1866, served as Allen county surveyor bridge engineer and city civil engineer, and helped supervise early courthouse construction. He was married to Katherine Short. their daughter Laura survives. A sister in Pennsylvania and cousin Jacob S. Goshorn also survive.
Allen County mourns the loss of Mr. Goshorn whose long service on county bridge projects and careful oversight saved thousands. A Mason and respected citizen, he was modest, cultured, and held private funeral services at Lindenwood on Sunday afternoon.
Harry S. Gillespie, eight years nine months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. William R Gillespie, died Thursday evening at 56 Force Street. Death was due to congestion of the lungs after a brief illness that began Thursday morning.
Mrs Sarah A McCurdy wife of Lane McCurdy died at her home near Maysville on Monday aged 52 years 10 months 5 days She married December 25 1874 and is survived by her husband and three children Harry E Guy F and Jennie E A life long resident she was a member of the Scipio M E Church where her funeral was held Wednesday.
William Oberholtzer died Wednesday evening at his home one mile north of Maysville from consumption. He had visited Maysville a week earlier when he suffered hemorrhages and was brought home to die. Funeral services were held today.
Mrs Maud Mains wife of Frank J Mains of 57 Wells Street died Sunday morning at St Josephs Hospital due to heart failure following a pelvic abscess. She had been moved to the hospital days earlier and underwent a surgical operation on Friday but could not rally.
Kyler 19 year old Mrs. Adam Kyler wife of Louis M Kyler a Pennsylvania railroad fireman died early Monday at 45 Yorce street from puerperal eclampsia after a brief collapse. She left a four week old infant. The coroner labeled the death as caused by a burst blood vessel at the brain. The body was sent to Hunters Town for funeral services Wednesday at 11 o clock.
In two courts on Saturday five divorce-related matters were handled. Rush L Wolford earned a legal separation from Catherine McGovern with alimony of 225 dollars while she kept her maiden name. Stella M Ward seeks a divorce from Albert Ward and an injunction against wage payments to him. Anna M Russell and Lillian Rhinehart were granted divorces and returned to maiden names. Adelaide Klein's divorce suit against Richard Klein was dismissed. A notable surgical case involved J A Bever vard of Garrett where doctors removed a malignant nose tumor using a throat incision and a silver respiration tube, with the nose temporarily removed and replaced. the patient is progressing well.
William Roux, the young man charged with stealing wool from Weil Bros., was bound over to the circuit court by Squire France with bail fixed at $500. Officers are investigating and hint at possible additional thefts by Roux, though no evidence of guilt exists yet.
Judge Vesey ruled for the defendant in Imler v Rollins. Ferguson named guardian for Louis J and Claude M Bobilya. Aldine Hammerley placed with children's guardians. Levi Miller fined for associating with a disreputable woman. Heller and County Commissioner Martin visited Fort Wayne for bridge inquiries. Klein replevin cases dismissed. Harper authorized as administrator to sell Lavina Benton real estate. Fort Wayne baseball players plead not guilty in suits testing justice court fines. Power Co receiver filing deadline passed. Doughman instructed Trust Co to take charge. Second trial in Foote v Monroe proceeds before Judge Worden. Attorneys listed. Sites v Scott verdict for Holverstock. Bernard v Belden quiet title decree. Kuhne attorney. Mackintosh-Huntington sues Black for 125 dollars. Wilson pleads guilty to provoking Riehl. cruelty to animals case withdrawn. Sherman and Especk sentenced to 30 days for chicken theft.
The notice lists six couples awarded marriage licenses: Frank J. Hellopeter with Daisy Ill, Oliver C. Chase with Ida M. Greenfield, Fred J. Siemon with Blanche M. Lindsay, Clarence V. Baker with Dessie M. Greek, Anthony H. Hill with Mary Acker man.
Sheriff Melching came back Monday afternoon from Payne where he tracked a horse stolen from Farmer Martin of Jefferson township. The horse is being ridden overland toward the owner’s home. The thief remains unfound.
Will P. Franz was arrested by Detective Coling and arraigned in mayor's court on perjury charges. He says he believed he signed a document confirming both parties were of age and that the bride resided in Allen county for 30 days. Mayor Scherer held Franz for circuit court in $100 bail, which he did not post.
William Clark of near the city returned from Anderson on Sunday with his son Walter after a search that spanned twenty one years. The boy, raised as Walter Sutton, had married in Anderson. Clark had lost track of the Suttons after they moved to Anderson and learned Sutton had died. He found his son working in a restaurant in Anderson and recognized him immediately.
The executive committee of the Allen County Agricultural and Horticultural Society decided to hold an agricultural and stock exhibit this fall. Premiums will be given for livestock grains baked goods jellies manufactured articles and other county fair displays. A committee on exhibit classifications was named and will meet at the Commercial Club rooms this evening.
Frank Hollopeter and Miss Daisy Hill were married Sunday at 3 PM at the residence of Justice Ashley in St. Joe township with many friends present. After the ceremony the couple and Mr and Mrs Ashley visited the Hollopeter home in Leo for a grand dinner before starting life together at Cedarville in a furnished residence.
The Fort Wayne city directory for 1900 will be issued this week. It lists 20,823 people with names, addresses and positions. Using 214 persons per name, Fort Wayne’s population is 52,057, up 1,525 from last year.
W. E. VanAme of this city is granted a French patent for his duplicating sales check system. The document arrived today via Cha pin & Denny. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Havana June 9 Estes G Rathbone former director of posts faces expanding troubles as the auditor s department throws out 15000 in vouchers including 8000 paid twice mostly at Muncie Ind The Fidelity company may be held responsible while Rathbones friends claim Neely misled him Corydon Rich is bonded as a Neely witness and a nearby letter threatens to expose Rich as a liar if compelled to testify.
Visitors attended Sabbath school at Hubler Union where D Camp spoke on Sunday school work. Township meeting June 5 led to organizing home department work with Miss Anna Kruse as superintendent and assistants named. Bluffton state convention looms. officers to be elected next Sunday.
Car loads display James M Kane's at 24 Calhoun Street with low prices on stockings trunks bird cages satchels watches pocket knives razors croquet hammocks umbrellas parasols baseball goods and fishing tackle many items rated at 50c to several dollars with bargain endorsements and a statement that goods are new and up to date
The democrats of Middletown township held a June 1 caucus with large turnout. John Wyss was nominated for trustee by an overwhelming majority and Ernest Witte for assessor with no opposition. A lively social followed at Elsworth Ruhl's with over one hundred guests honoring Miss Metzger who left for Galion, Ohio. Ice cream and cake were served.
Reports note Miss Grace Todd visiting Miss Neicester and a social at Poe well attended by Middletown residents. Harley Somers enjoys a riding corn plow gifted by his father while Albert Rauner excels as a fence builder at Chas Malland's. A near scare with a cat seen on a fence ended harmlessly as the couple reached the station with Metzger engagement.
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