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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1894

Page

4

Indiana Man Facing Perjury Charge Over Zoeller Marriage

The article reports that Prosecuting Attorney Colerick plans an indictment for perjury against Mann and a related party Samuel a as part of a disputed marriage of Miss Zoeller, who is said to be sixteen. The case involves affidavits, arrests, and potential prison terms up to twenty years along with fines. The Zoeller family seeks prosecution of the alleged false statements and a court hearing followed.

Goshen Yad Annie Zoeller Clyde Mens Roman Zoel- Aad Mann Zoeller Colerick Indiana Annie Beeke Mar‘gief Roman Zoeller Burke Tweedsy Berke Justice _Framec Weas John Ryan

Cigar Stands Controversy Overshadows Fort Wayne Board

The Fort Wayne board of public safety faces a $2000 surprise after discovering a mortgage on No 1 engine house once thought debt free. Members deny ordering arrests of Italian fruit vendors for Sunday openings and suspect a broader push toward closing cigar stands and saloons.

Board of Public Safety Fort Wayne

Wool schedule vote tight as McKinley rates face defeat

In Wasninoros on June 15 the wool schedule vote opened at 3 p.m. on Teller’s motion to restore the McKinley rate. The measure failed 29 to 37 with Stewart voting yes and Poffer and other populists voting no. Amendments by Senator Power and Mr Peffer failed, yielding 33 yes 35 no on Peffer’s plan. Hill abstained.

Wasninoros Teller Stewart Poffer Power Peffer Mr. Peffer Mr. Hill Messrs. Allen Nebraska Kyle

Monument base stone laid at Dobbs Ferry mark Washington HQ

The New York Sons of the American Revolution laid the base stone of a monument at Dobbs Ferry to honor Washington as headquarters in 1783. The Maine granite shaft will feature Washington and Rochambeau names with a future statue of Comte de Rochambeau and an inscription detailing its purpose.

Washington New York New York Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Dobbs Ferry Livingstone House Yorktown Britain America United States Maine Comte de Rochambeau

Divorce Granted in District Court Adultery Case

William Nicolaus was granted a default divorce from Zella Nicolaus on the charge of adultery after she traveled to Europe with Al Rahman as her husband. Nicolaus expressed satisfaction at being freed from Zella.

Zella Muscatinus Laws Brannon William Nicolaus Zella Nicolaus Europe al Rahman Nicolaus

Absconder Arrested in Mississippian Frauds Case

Exwoop Indiana June 15 Chief Amos Coburn travels to Columbus to take charge of absconding justice of the peace H F Wilkie who fled May 26 after forging documents and securing loans totaling at least fifty thousand dollars. Wilkie formerly Fort Wayne school principal and real estate operator who built a large business, forged names and swapped lot numbers to obtain funds. many friends ruined. property insufficient to cover losses.

Exwoop Ind Amos Coburn Anderson Columbus Miss H. F. Wilkie Justice of the Peace Wilkie Fort Wayne M. E. Church Bloomington Willkie National Building and Loan Association Indianapolis Toonds

Coffin Brothers Refuse Comment on Justice Harlans Ruling

Mirontcay City Indiana June 14 Francis and Percival Coffin convicted a week ago for complicity in wrecking the First National Bank of Indianapolis were summoned from the northern prison to the deputy warden's office to learn of a supersedeas telegram. They showed buoyancy and thanked the court for the ruling, saying they would accept the decision without complaint.

Mirontcay City Ind Francis Percival Coffin First National Bank of Indianapolis French

Ely's Cream Balm Gains Ground Against Chronic Catarrh

The article praises Ely's Cream Balm as a breakthrough treatment for chronic nasal catarrh, noting its rapid adoption by druggists and its role in offering a radical cure where prior methods failed. It highlights the condition as a long standing medical puzzle and frames the remedy as highly effective.

Ely

Irregular Ballots Disputed in Shelby County Election Case

Probate Judge Eams upholds the board’s decision to discard ballots altered to erase the regular nominee’s name on an Australian ballot. The case from Penn township will be appealed, raising questions on counting votes for write in candidates. A separate advert urges Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as summer protection.

Moneagva Ill Penn Township Shelby County Eams Election Board

Pain Balm Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatism

An ad claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm cures ordinary rheumatism with a first use relief. It promotes 50 cent bottles sold by druggists and highlights prompt soothing effects.

Rest Haven Cavalry Clash Ends with Triumph and Tragedy

General Custer leads two Michigan regiments in a fierce winter battle at Rest Haven. Kenton, Marian Percy, and Steve Brayton survive a brutal ambush as Confederate and Federal forces clash, many dead, a dramatic rescue, and a soldiers return home.

Hnes Custer Mosby Sixth Michigan Cavalry Uncle Ben Kenton Brayton Ike Baxter Rest Haven Steve Brayton Yank Steve Percy Brayton Hack Haven Marian Percy Ben Mrs. Baxter

Cavalry Fight Looms as Custer Moves on Desolate Plain

An hour before sunset on a winter day a vast plain hosts a planned cavalry clash as Custer’s forces maneuver near Reat Haven. A dead woman is borne to an ambulance as troopers prepare for action while noncombatants remain close, past the creek that shapes the field. Royal Kenton and Marian depart toward the Federal lines amid the tense bustle.

Kenton Ben Ike Baxter Mosby Custer Uncle Ben Rest Haven Marian Percy Marian Steve Brayton Brayton Waal Steve Wyle Captain Wyle Reat Haven Royal Kenton Federal

Two Lives Saved by Dr King’s New Discovery and Bitters

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Illinois was told she had consumption but two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her. Mr Thos Eggers of 139 Florida Street San Francisco used one bottle to recover from a dreadful cold approaching consumption. Electric Bitters praised for liver and kidney cures and general health, with guaranteed satisfaction. Bucklen’s Amica Salve touted for numerous skin and wound ailments with money-back guarantee. Dreier Bros. & Co. Drug Store sells all items.

Phoebe Thomas Junction City Ill Dr. King Thos. Eggers Florida Street San Francisco Dreier Bro.’s and Co Dreier Bros. & Co Bucklen Amica Salvo

Louisville and Nashville Excurson Rates to South Cities

On March B and April 9 the Louisville and Nashville Railroad will sell round trip tickets at one fare to principal points in the south. Ex cursion rates cover Tennessee Alabama Great Florida and Mississippi with return within twenty days. Tickets on sale at St Louis Evansville Louisville and Cincinnati. Through cars from these cities to southern points. Inquire at ticket office or write C P Atmore General Passenger Agent Louisville Ky.

Louisville and Nashville Railroad Tennessee Alabama Great Florida Mississippi St. Louis Evansville Louisville Cincinnati C. P. Atmore Louisville, Ky

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