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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
16
Peru Indiana June 138 James Oliver secured a saloon license by publishing his application yet faced a remonstrance. A crowd gathered for a large opening but fifteen leading women entered at 9 pm and stayed until closing at 11 pm, prompting the men to smoke out to end the session. The women pledged to return if husbands lingered.
Warren A Sebring of Kosciusko county reached Goshen on a small outing for his 100th birthday celebrated March 5. He walks daily to Silver Lake one mile from home and maintains sharp eyesight and strong mental powers. He settled with his parents in 1815 and later moved to Kosciusko county.
Huntington Ind June 13 William Favorite arrested and imprisoned last evening charged with misappropriation of funds. He is from a prominent local family. his father served two terms in the legislature. He is not robust mentally, and an effort will be made to commit him to an infirmary.
The Dekalb County Pioneer association holds its annual reunion in Auburn on Thursday June 21. Eligible attendees include all residents since 1846 defined as pioneers and those with forty years residency as old settlers.
Fred W. Kemp, postmaster and storekeeper at Steubenville, taken to Steuben county jail and confined in a cell to prevent harm to others. Friends are surprised by his demented condition and the cause is unknown. Kemp is a young man with a family.
Richard Hoskins foreman of the Illinois Central hedge gang in Sullivan Indiana fought a twelve foot striped snake that wrapped around his body after he stumbled. He struck with a club and then used a pocket knife to sever the snake’s body after two blows. The reptile, said to be from a traveling show, escaped capture.
Frederick Binders a Louisville born stereotype molder and Mary Radar died after their boat capsized on the St Joseph River near South Bend. The tragedy occurred Tuesday while they were boating on the river.
Henry Duncker, boat owner, tried to rescue a woman whose cries were heard as she sank. The woman eluded him and disappeared, with her body still missing as of today. Sinders’ body was recovered from ten feet of water around 1 am yesterday. A rumored third drowning is deemed unlikely.
Huntington Ind June 14 William Favorite son of ex Representative Favorite is sentenced to three years in the penitentiary for stealing funds from his employers.
The St Joseph conference of the United Brethren church will hold sessions in Columbia City, not Chicago. The convention opens September 12 and runs for one week, following the decision made yesterday in Laporte Indiana.
Huntington Ind June 14 The Dunkards' orphans' home at Mexico was formally closed yesterday with the arrival of the last of its 300 children. A North Manchester convention spurred church officials to urge local families to adopt, and the appeal successfully ended the institution's operations.
Strife over a unsatisfactory partnership led to a dissolution plan that Ward did not attend. The parties expressed relief at ending the alliance, though no representative from Ward appeared to finalize terms.
Peru Ind June 15 Mrs Charles Schoyer of Peoria this county died while boiling soap. She suffered an epileptic fit and was found dead beside the kettle after the incident.
Rev J H Bailey of Lockport New York has been unanimously selected as pastor of Plymouth Congregational church to replace Rev J S Ainslie. He is expected to assume duties mid July after a June 3 trial sermon. Bailey trained at Andover seminary is noted as a gifted eloquent pastor and is a cousin of Mrs C D Gorham of this city.
Nick J. Murphy, outside watch man, Joe Carroll, organist, Edward G. Voirol, medical examiners Dr. Jas A. Lomas and Dr. G M Leslie are listed as participants in the documented proceedings or incident report.
John Vore eighteen of Liberty Center tried to board a moving freight near Bluffton Indiana last night. He was dragged beneath the cars but the brake beam pushed him off the rail. His right foot was severed at the ankle.
In Bryant Indiana on June 15 a target gun carried by eight year old John Iliffs son discharged wounding his sister in the brain. The girl is described as eight years old and the wound considered dangerous.
The Christian Endeavor convention of the Auburn district will be held in St. Joe June 26 28. A new hall with 800 seating capacity has been erected for the meeting. Speakers include Rev. R V Hunter state president Rev P E Holp Rev T G Alford and Rev J D Brosy among others.
Auburn Ind June 14 Lakewood park at Pleasant lake is to be sold on the 23rd inst by the sheriff to satisfy a mortgage held by capitalists of Angola The park once a northern Indiana favorite but has been closed for several years.
John Sage, jailed for murdering his son by drowning, was released in LaPorte Indiana after 17 years. His wife confessed she aided the crime and later recanted, proving Sage’s innocence beyond question.
Warsaw Indiana June 16 Winona aims to raise thirty five thousand dollars to pay twenty thousand dollar debt and fund fifteen thousand dollars of improvements. Landscape artist John Thorpe outlines a canal eighty feet wide creating an island with two bridges boulevards esplanade and about three hundred building lots. Winona lake will be lowered a foot and dammed to hold water. Sewerage system planned. Grounds opened to the public with hotels open and cottages occupied.
Logsport engineer F M Williamson says Sam McDonald spreads a fake story about Jennie Creek a Mill Grove girl whose foster father Samuel Personett hid under a bridge to flag a world fair special. Williamson claims he stopped the train after the girl waved a red shawl and urges cancellation of a contract to exhibit her at Marion Ellis carnival and Paris.
Portland Ind June 15 Charles Siders and John Peters sheltered from a rainstorm under an apple tree when a lightning strike hit the tree. Both men were shocked with Siders in dangerous condition and recovery doubtful. A ring on his finger was melted by the flash.
Daniel Martin of Parksville was feeding his sheep when a lightning strike killed him in Elkhart County Indiana on June 15 authorities said.
Rev. Abraham Summy, founder of the Summville addition to Shipshewana, prominent Dunkard minister, died suddenly at his Goshen home after returning from evening church services. He was among the oldest leaders in the Dunkard circle.
Deputy Sheriff Bliss and Joseph Sess of Jay county identified a horse in Sheriff Melching’s possession as Sess’s property. The horse had been secured by Jack Vince of Monroeville in a trade with John Smith, the horse thief jailed at Tiffin Ohio. Smith had stolen the animal from Sess’s barn.
Lamonte, son of Alphonse Lamonte a Jefferson township farmer, was struck by lightning while plowing corn. He lay unconscious for hours then regained speech overnight. doctors say his heart beat and recovery is hoped, though he cannot yet speak. The horse was unharmed.
The general committee chosen by the Trades and Labor council met at Horseshoers Hall to organize Labor Day events. It includes one delegate from each of the twenty seven bodies and will hold weekly sessions to plan the September celebration with socials starting June 30 on the market square.
Bluffton Indiana June 14 Special The state convention of the Indiana Sunday school convention closes with General Secretary Charles D Meigs retiring to join the International Sunday School Evangel in St Louis Mrs Bryner leads a primary teachers hour and speaks The Art of Teaching the Little Ones Seven hundred delegates attend lively services poised to bring new zeal to next year Rev W J Frazer of Brazil delivers the closing lecture On Horseback Among the Holy Hills.
Fire at Rudolph Steger’s 150 Montgomery street shortly after 9 on Thursday caused at least 600 in damage. Miss Katie Kleinwort lost all clothing and belongings except what she wore, with 35 in gold and 10 in paper money among the losses. Origin of the fire unknown. firefighters reached the scene late due to a telephone error.
Fort Wayne police seek Eugene Keller a recently hired bartender who vanished from Suelzer’s saloon on West Main with 15 to 18 dollars and a 38 caliber revolver. Keller 25 with dark complexion and light suit wore a light outfit. Superintendent Gorsline issued a full description and expects he left the city.
Miss Katherine Batchelder and C F Piepenbrink were married at the Batchelder home on East Washington street in the presence of close friends. Rev A K Zartman of Grace Reformed church officiated. The couple planned a brief wedding trip and will reside at 201 East Washington after June 17.
Wabash Indiana June 15 Mrs Mary Ward won a divorce from Austin Ward by Judge Shively. The suit cites incompatibility as the reason with Mrs Ward claiming association with the Christian Holiness sect recently established locally while Ward follows Christian Science.
A WEALTH OF BEAUTY is often hidden by unsightly Pimples Eczema Tetter Erysipelas Salt Rheum etc Bucklen's Arnica Salve will glorify the face by curing all Skin Eruptions also Cuts Bruises Burns Boils Felons Ulcers and worst forms of Piles Only 25 ota a box Cure guaranteed Sold by Drejer Bros Druggists
Dr. F A Bolser the state veterinarian completed an inspection of Fort Wayne and an investigation of measures to control contagious horse diseases. He said the county board of health had quarantined stables and closed public watering fountains and that disinfection had brought the contagion under control.
Freder ick Hitzeman and Miss Anna Stahl were married at the bride’s parents’ home in Lake township at 3 o’clock Thursday. Rev. Jaust of Bethlehem church officiated. Attendants included many from the city. The couple will reside on a fine Washington township farm.
Mrs. Gladstone widow of William E Gladstone the English statesman died in London at 5 40 p m today.
For sale by Hamilton National Bank two Riverview Farm properties near Robison Park known as the Cramer farm and the stock farm of the late Mr McDonald. Rich soil ideal for gardening or dairy use with extensive buildings and fences. Sold on favorable terms, located on the St Joe river with good gravel road proximity to the city. Charles McCulloch President.
A two story double frame home on Baltes avenue owned by Robert L. Romy was totally destroyed by a Friday morning fire. The loss is about $2,000, insured for that amount with the Agricultural company handled by Schrader and Wilson. The residence had recently been moved from Spy Run avenue.
Fort Wayne lodge No. 19 A D U W has elected officers including Past master workman E E Nicodemus theater workman John v Bauer foreman James Marristt and recorder Edward urlburt fimaspier.
The Nickel Plate Road announces 4th of July excursion tickets at one fare for round trip within 200 miles. Tickets good July 3 and 4 with return through July 5. For details call Asterlin T.P.A. or inquire nearby pods.
In the article fragment, Tr. Remy expanded by $700 and workers had not finished carpentry and painting when a fire broke out. Firefighters could not save the structure, leaving only a skeleton standing and a total loss.
Attorney John H Aiken and family vacationing in northern Michigan. Anthony Wayne post G A R selects a committee to arrange transport to Chicago for the national encampment. G A R members plan to attend in large numbers. A report of a near robbery near junction of Nickel Plate and L E W 8 tracks. Mrs Mary McOscar returns from Reno and visits Pomona and Los Angeles before Chicago. Real estate moves include Mauk corner property sale to Rensburg and Ehle property sale to Mr and Mrs John Reed of Auburn. An affidavit and warrant issued for H Goldstine who bought a fatigue uniform from a militiaman. buying uniforms is prohibited.
One fare round trip within 200 miles on July 3 and 4 with return by July 5. Write wire phone or call nearest agent C. A. Asterlin T P A Port Wayne Ind.
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