Nets and Seines Bring Several Fleets to Fort Wayne Court
Deputy fish commissioner Oscar Welty in Fort Wayne led a crackdown on illegal nets and seines. Warrants issued, seven men fined, fines set at 10 dollars per case plus costs totaling 26 dollars per violation. Several defendants named with payments already made. Seines and nets confiscated for burn, ten warrants remain for future arrests. Other local court actions include guardianships, civil suits, and a criminal charge for petit larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Welty
Kokomo
Fort Wayne
Welty
Squire
France
Ed Schell
Samuel Shannon
Albert Jones
August Miller
Alphonse Pepe
William Sh
Jury verdict for defendant in Foote v Monroe and other court acts
The jury returned a verdict for the defendant in Joseph Foote versus Frank Monroe, with a second defendant verdict in the same case. Judge Vesey granted a new trial. Michael Fritz filed his final report as administrator of John G. Fritz's estate. Mary L. Geyer sues for divorce from William Geyer, seeking to resume maiden name Mary L. Borst. Judge Vesey awarded Anna B. Young a judgment of 815.24 against J. F. Schell. The McIntosh versus Leas suit moved to Allen circuit court for property conversion. Attorneys are J. F. Schumann and Roby & Harper. Edward Boles, implicated in an adultery case, was discharged after no case was proven. Kate Lynch was fined for prostitution and jailed. Levi Miller's affidavit linked to prior fines. E A Carter Shoe Co. sues Louis Fortesde for 400. QO. N. Heaton represents the plaintiff. Frances M. Howe sues for 3000 on note and mortgage against B. W. Skelton, Allen County Loan and Savings and C. S. Bush. William M. Emrick v. William M. Emrick, administrator of Adam Emrick. Rugfus Snyder, administrator of Matilda Emrick, is a title of a partisan suit in circuit court. Emricks and W. H. Bus are attorneys. S. W. Chase, administrator of the estate of Elijah LeMay, filed a final report. Rose Hunt, executrix of Barbara Miller, is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Foote
Frank Monroe
Vesey
Michael Fritz
John G. Fritz
Mary L. Geyer
William Geyer
Mary L. Borst
Anna B. Young
J. F. Schell
McIntosh Vs. Leas
Allen
DeKalb County
J. F. Schumann
Roby & Harper
Edward Boles
Leo Bir
Frances M. Howe
B. W. Skelton
Allen County Loan and Savings Association
Emricks
W. H. Bus
W. Chase
Elijah LeMay
Rose Hunt
Barbara Miller
Three East End Boys Held for Grocer Robbery
Mayor Scherer ordered three youths bound over to circuit court after they confessed entering C H Buhr’s grocery in the Eighth ward. Each faced $200 bond. Gephart posted bond while Baker and Lavanway remained jailed. Items stolen included sardines lemons beer and condiments found later at a riverbank. The grocer denies selling beer to one boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Buhr
Eighth Ward
Coling
Lavanway
East End
Baker
Gephart
Born to Jim Jones a boy with a loud, bald, red-nosed look
A birth notice in a Kansas paper reports the wife of Jim Jones bore a son. The item humorously notes the child favors his father in appearance and habit, mentioning baldness a red nose and a tendency to cry and make noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Jim Jones
Bankruptcy Petition Filed by Henry A Kingsbury at Indianapolis
A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed June 13 in Indianapolis by Henry A Kingsbury a jeweler from Garrett The petition lists assets of 561 25 and liabilities of 12340 60 It was referred to Referee Chapin W W Sharpless of Garrett is attorney for the petitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Henry A. Kingsbury
Garrett
Chapin
W. W. Sharpless
Mahdi Appears at Wady Halfa Preaching Return of Christ
Alexandria reports a new mahdi appeared at Wady Halfa proclaiming Christ would soon return in the flesh. He and forty five followers were arrested by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Wady- Halfa
Carpenter Harming Foot at Lakeside Butcher Shop
Joseph W. Kehler of 77 River Side avenue sustained a deep cut to his foot while trimming a meat block Friday at Weller the Lakeside butcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Kehler
River Side Avenue
Feeble Minded Institute
Weller
Lakeside
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm Sold With Spraying Tube
The advertisement promotes Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal catarrh with an atomizer spray. It costs 75 cents including the spraying tube and is available from Druggists or by mail. The liquid preserves the medicinal properties of the solid, is quickly absorbed, and does not dry secretions, instead restoring natural character. Brothera, 56 Warren St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Brothera
Warren St
Ten Die in Jackson Street Fire in New York
Ten people die and seven injured when a tenement at No 34 Jackson Street burns in the early hours. The Cotter family perishes. the Marion family loses several members. brave Officer Knowles and Patrolman Purfield rescue others despite smoke and flames. The fire’s origin is traced to the second floor hallway with extensive smoke injuries and a $5 000 to $7 000 loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jackson Street
William Cotter
Mamie Marion
Margaret Marion
Frank Marion
Marion
Mulhearn
Patrick Burns
Cotter
George
Burns
Knowles
Hartigan
Marion Apartments
Margery
Frank
Mamie
Louis Marion
Mises Fordan
Purfield
Mamie Cotter
Will Close Saturdays By Fire Insurance Agents
City fire insurance agents sign an agreement to close offices at 1 PM on Saturdays from June 16 through October 1. The move affects all agents in the city and aims to streamline Saturday operations.
Widow Anna Schmitt Dies Sudden in Fort Wayne Home
Mrs Anna Schmitt aged 58 died unexpectedly at 16 Gay Street Fort Wayne after a period of illness with cancer and dropsy. Survived by six children John Adan Joseph Mrs K Vorndrain and Clara and Frances. Funeral services were held at 8:30 a m at home and 9 a m at St Peter's Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Schmitt
Gay Street
Schmitt
George C. Schmitt
Fort Wayne
John
Adan Schmitt
Joseph Schmitt
Seattle
Wash
K. Vorndrain
Clara
Frances Schmitt
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Death of John 8 Shea at 22 from tuberculosis
John 8 Shea died Friday morning at his father Michael F Shea's home 421 South Calhoun Street from tuberculosis. He was 22 years 4 months and 3 days old and unmarried. He formerly worked as a bookkeeper for Fort Wayne Gas company and had been ill nearly a year. He was a member of St Patrick's and Patrick's church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Shea
Michael F. Shea
South
Calhoun Street
Mr. Shea
Fort Wayne Gas Company
Shea
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
St. Patrick’s Church
Death of Annie Guthrie Aged Thirteen Months
Annie Elizabeth Guthrie, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Guthrie, died last Wednesday at their home at East Lewis and Winter streets. Death followed pneumonia after measles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Elizabeth Guthrie
William Guthrie
East Lewis and
Winter Streets
Menrsles
Local marriages listed in licenses
The notice lists four marriage licenses granted to Charles G. Schlaudraff and Millie Whitney Otto F. Piepenbrink and Katherine M. Batchelder George W. Knoll and Dora E. Weber Commodore Hickman and Annie Archer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Schlaudraff
Millie Whitney
Otto F. Piepenbrink
Katherine M. Batchelder
George W. Knoll
Dora E. Weber
Commodore Hickman
Annie Archer
Mrs Johnson Returns Home After Friendly Visit
Mrs Johnson, guest of her niece Laura E. Bartlett at 117 West Butler Street, left for Ossian Friday night. She had been visiting her son Cliff Johnson, editor of the Maysville News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Laura E. Bartlett
West Butler Street
Ossian
Cliff Johnson
The
Maysville
Dyspepsia Treatments and Remedies Featured in Ad Narrative
An advertisement touts Dyspepsia relief with Burdock Blood Bitters and Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for burns and cuts. It also promotes Dean's Ointment for itching piles and warns of infant illness such as cholera infantum dysentery and diarrhoea with Dr Fowler’s Extract of Wild Beawteenienres.
Dewey Declines Vice Presidential Bid Says He Seeks Presidency
Admiral Dewey reiterates he is not a vice presidential candidate and would not accept such a nomination if offered. He plans to stay at Beauvoir near Washington until late June then attend the Navy Board session in Newport. He says his position has been unchanged for three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dewey
Beauvoir
Newport
General Board of the Navy
Associated Press
Hit
Bryan
Admiral Dewey
Local Officials and Candidates Speak at Brief Addresses
Shanower, surveyor. Fred B Moore assessor. J M Bonham coroner. Dr W F Carver. commissioners Thomas Budd and A J Morris. county councilmen Sheldon Green James Bals Lee Holbrook D C Walling G P Alexander Soldier W W Riddle. Hon R B Hanna candidate for congress. Hon N W Gilbart candidate for lieutenant governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanower
Fred B. Moore
J. M. Bonham
W. F. Carver
Thomas Budd
A. J. Morris
Sheldon Green
James Bals
Lee Holbrook
D. C. Walling
G. P Alexander
W. W. Riddle
R. B. Hanna
Congress
N. W. Gilbart
Sheriff Buys A Farm In Allen County
Sheriff Albert E. Melching purchased the seven acre farm of County Commissioner M. A. Ferguson in Washington township for 3200 dollars. The property is described as one of the prettiest places in Allen county and Melching plans to make it his home after his sheriff term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert E. Melching
M. A. Ferguson
Washington Township
Allen County
Ten-Year-Old Drowns After River Swim Near Fort Wayne College
Ralph Braun, age ten, went missing while swimming with three companions in the St. Marys river near Ross street. Police recovered his body after about an hour, eight feet deep, opposite the Lake Erie and Western bridge. Coroner Barnett and the Braun family prepared the remains for burial at Peltier's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Braun
St. Mary’s
Charles G. Braun
High Street
Eddie Murphy
McGee
Braun
Fort Wayne College of Medicine
Ross Street
Gorsline
Romy
Lake Erie and Western Railroad
Barnett
Peltier
Undertaking Establishment
Democrats at Work in Kansas City For National Convention
A Democratic National Committee sub committee met in Kansas City on June 15 to finalize plans for the July 4 national convention. Senator James K. Jones presided with members J G Johnson D J Campau Adair Wilson Wm J Stone and Col John S Martin . The session was secret as the panel weighs hotel rates and the convention hall completion and Jones plans to issue a formal statement on findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Democratic National Committee
John S. Martin
James K. Jones
J. G. Johnson
Kansas
C A. Walsh
Iowa
National Committee
Messrs
D. J. Campau
Michigan
Adair Wilson
Colorado
Wm. J. Stone
Missouri
John I. Martin
Jones
Vermont for Bryan Nominates State Ticket
The Vermont Democratic State Convention in Montpelier nominated a full state ticket by acclamation and backed Bryan and the Chicago platform against the imperial policy of the administration and the Republican Party. Nominees include Governor John H. Senter and Lieutenant Governor E. S. Harris. Delegates-at-large to the national convention were Thomas Malony, F. W. McGettrick, Rollin S. Childs, and George Atkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Senter
Montpelier
E. S. Harris
Bennington
H. O. Cummings
Richmond
Elisha May
St. Johnsbury
C. A. Fitzpatrick
White River Junction
Thomas Malony
Rutland
F. W. McGettrick
St. Albans
Rollin S. Childs
Brattleboro
George Atkins
Bicycle Race Accident Breaks Collar Bone
F M Reid suffered a broken collar bone and other injuries during a bicycle race at the mile track Friday last. Dr G C Stemen attended to the injured man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Reid
G. C. Stemen
Noble County Republicans Nominate Ticket in Convention
Noble County Indiana delegates at Albion held a convention and nominated for representative James Harvey and other posts. The session announced the Republican ticket for Noble County offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Ind
Noble County
James Harvey
Notre Dame Law Degree Earned By Eggemann Son
John Eggemann son of Mr and Mrs Peter Eggemann earned the LL B degree after strong Notre Dame law department exams. The graduate impressed faculty with praises and promises a bright future and plans to open a city office soon. Fort Wayne attendees at commencement included the Eggemanns and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eggemann
Peter Eggemann
Notre Dame University
Eggemann
Fort Wayne
Notre Dame
W. P. Breen
William Niezer
Edward Gilmartin
McDonald
Chicago
Bishop Shanley
North Dakota
J. D. Durham
Stephen Trentman
Frank Gilmartin
New Officers Are Chosen at Indiana Sunday School Meet
Bluffton Indiana June 15 The state convention of the Indiana Sunday School association adjourned after a large gathering at the M E church. Rev W J Frazer spoke on Horseback Among the Holy Hills. Officers elected unanimously include President W C Hall Indianapolis Vice President George Knollenberg Richmond Secretary O M Pruitt Indianapolis Treasurer W H Elvin Indianapolis. Twenty four district directors were chosen with terms of one to three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Bluffton
Ind
M. E
Indiana Sunday School Association
W. J. Frazer
Brazil
Holy Hills
W. J. Hall
Indianapolis
Associaion
George Knollenberg
Richmond
O. M. Pruitt
Tressurer
W. H. Elvin
R. Rickwood
Evansville
A. H. Kennedy
H. W. Reynolds
Koleen
Harrison County Association
C. A. Schimpff
Jeffersonville
W. H. Lewis
Bloomington
A. W. Amick
C. M. Lemon
Dillsboro
Prof. Boger
Shelbyville
J. W. Landrum
J. B. McNeely
H. B. Lucas
Rushville
J. S. Harris
Hagerstown
Rev
W. H. Karstedt
W. H. Levering
Lafayette
Josiah Morris
Cotoma
D. B. Gilbert
Marion
E. C. Bierie
Jos. Speicher
Urbana
H. G. Rice
Martinsville
W. C. Smalley
Remington
M. E. Bogart
Valparaiso
D. W. Thompson
Elkhart
W. S. Yeager
Waterloo
Committee On
E. A. K. Hackett
Meigs
L. D. Eichhorn
J. C. Carman
Parke County
Celebrated Birthday of Gottlieb Brudi on New Haven Road
Gottlieb Brudi a well known citizen east of the city on the New Haven road celebrated his sixty seventh birthday Thursday Many friends attended and the occasion was enjoyed Brudi has lived on his farm forty six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottlieb Brudi
New Haven Road
Mr. Brudi
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Justice Court
John Trease
John L. Trease
Frederick Roux
Morris
Frank Gebert
Fritz Gebert
Wilmer Leonard
Rudisill
Waters
Zarecki Manufacturing Company
West Oil Company
W. & E. Leonard
Hattie Helvie
Oliver Helvie
Findlay, Fort Wayne and Western Railway
James O'Leary
Helvie
Emma Bass
Thornton E. Guthrie
G. N. Trenton
A. J. Vesey
Emmet Johnson
Bere Wayne Traction Company
Ray Johnson
Young Johnson
Man Ebuhr
Scherer
Christ
Kate Cotter
Joseph Cotter
John Cotter
Marion Marion
Elsie Marion
John S. Shea
Earth
Guthrie
Dr. Thomas
Dean
Democrats
Democrats AT Work
Vermont
Lap Thida
Wabash Depot
St. Vincent's Orphana
Goshen Road
Dreier Bros
State Sunday School Con
Rae
J. F. Ervin
Scott County
W. C. Hall
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