Local workers plan excursion to Robison park next Saturday
Paragon Waist factory employees will be taken on an outing to Robison park by factory owners. The report also notes social events, travels, and community happenings including a German singing festival, a wedding in Terre Haute, and a summer tour by two young men in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paragon
Robison Park
Elizabeth
Artina Chapin
New York
Furnessia
Glasgow
Lee
Auburn
C. H. Philley, Jr
Summit Dairy Farm
Fabius
Bush
Philley
Edward Helmke, Jr
Herman
Germany
Cologne
Old Country
Eintracht Singing Society
Centlivre’s Park
Plymouth man dies by swallowing Paris green
George Ackres of Plymouth committed death by his own hand by swallowing Paris green. He was unmarried. The pigeon race has been postponed to a week from next Sunday, when the 600 mile race will be held in the case of Valentine Rochell vs Albert H Steger et al. Judge Hench this morning granted plaintiff judgment for 30 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ackres
Plymouth
Paris Green
Valentine Rochell
Albert H. Steger
Hench
Northern Indiana Notes: Tragic incidents and crimes
Charles Girardot, once a citizen of Auburn, killed in a Texas railway accident. remains to be brought to Auburn. Anonymous letters harass Nappanee residents, targeting Perry A. Early. John Rider, sawmill worker near Hecla Whitley county, injured in a saw accident. Deputy Collector McGoogan to inspect northern-bank compliance with revenue laws. Father Delaney plans St Patrick's school picnic at Robison Park on the 27th. Six smallpox cases in Shipshewana LaGrange county, quarantine enforced. Rev Dr Cole named probable successor to Dr Stockton at Goshen Episcopal church. Fire destroys Girard & Light general store at Wilmot. loss $4,000 building and stock. post office inside. Burglars rob Baker & Harvey drug and jewelry store at Markle of watches and cash about $300. Mrs Henry Schultz assaulted by Henry Beekman. Beekman attempts suicide after learning Schultz pursues him with a gun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Girardot
Auburn
Texas
Nappanee
Perry A. Early
John Rider
Hecla
Whitley County
McGoogan
Father Delaney
St. Patrick’s School
Robison Park
Shipshewanna
LaGrange County
Dr. Cole
Episcopal Diocese of
Michigan City
Stockton
Episcopal Church
Goshen
Burlington
Girard & Light
Wilmot
Noble County
Baker & Harvey
Markle
Escape of Stephen Scott from moving train includes jail escape
Stephen Scott, recently sentenced to Plainfield reform school for an alleged assault, escaped Sunday while en route with guard Doc Nebro. The escape occurred as the train neared Noblesville after Nebro loosened a handcuff. Scott leaped from the moving coach and vanished into the countryside amid a broad search. Sheriff Melching condemns the escape, deeming Scott dangerous and likely to join vagrants, while Nebro laments the incident and vows cooperation in the manhunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Scott
Plainfield
Reformatory
Doc’ Nebro
West Main Street
Indianapolis
Melching
Scott
Nebro
Noblesville
Hamilton County
Cisero
Fort Wayne
Tipton
Allen County
Judges Rule in Emittus Case and Rothschild suit
In superior court last Monday Judge Hench awarded Benjamin Rothschild $4731.61 against Peter Repp and others. Emittus Case defendant also receives $546 judgment against co-defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hench
Benjamin Rothschild
Peter Repp
Emittus
Pope’s Health Questioned By Surgeon Prediction
Rome reports Prof. Mazzoni believes the pope will live to the next century barring accidents. After examining the hip tumor scar last week he noted improved health since bandages were removed three weeks ago. The pope asked his doctor how long he’d live and the answer was hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Mazzoni
Jury awards $500 in damage suit against Fort Wayne street railway
In DeKalb county circuit court a jury returned a verdict for $500 against the Consolidated Street Railway of Fort Wayne in a damage suit by Jackson Clem a farmer. His horses frightened by a car ran away and upset the wagon injuring Siem and Morris. Morris has not read the interrogatories, but it is probable the answers are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb ‘County
Consolidated Street Railway
Fort. Wayne
Jackson Clem
Siem
Company Faces Second Verdict in One Week
The court records show a second verdict against the company within seven days, totaling $500 in the same court. This repeated action highlights ongoing legal action and financial liability facing the firm.
Deaths. Mrs Malania Diether Passes At 39
Mrs Malania Diether wife of John B Diether died Sunday night at the family home 167 West Superior street from paralysis caused by a brain blood clot. She was 39 years 11 months and 26 days old and a native of New York City. Surviving are her husband five children Lulu Grace John Jessie and Blanche. She was a devoted member of Wayne street M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malania Diether
John B. Diether
West Superior Street
William Wait Dead After Illness at 241 West Washington
William Wait aged seventy one died shortly after noon Monday at the home of M Thompson 241 west Washington after a two week illness. A post mortem will be held. He is survived by a wife. The remains will be sent to Kalamazoo for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Wait
M. Thompson
County Recorder
West
Washington Street
Mr. Wait
Kalamazoo
Infant Edna Jansen Dies at Five Months
Edna Jansen five months old dies at home of Mr and Mrs Herman Jansen 63 Buchanan Street from spasms. Funeral held Wednesday at 1 PM from 63 St Martins Street and later at St Peter’s Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna
Herman Jansen
Buchanan Street
George Jansen
St. Martins Street
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Death of Ferdinand Ertel One of Louis and Mary Ertel’s Sons
Ferdinand Ertel aged seven, son of Mr and Mrs Louis Ertel, died Tuesday at 242 Erie Street from brain trouble after a two week illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 8 30 from the residence and at 9 from St Mary’s Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Ertel
Louis Ertel
Erie Street
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Death notices: Wilhelmina Wefel obituary
Wilhelmina Wefel long time city resident dies at 75 at her home 41 Barthold street from infirmities of age. Born in Germany she leaves four sons Henry William John Martin and three daughters Mrs Christ Koch Mrs August Penningroth and Mrs Fritz. Funeral Friday at 1 30 from home and 2 from Trinity Lutheran church with interment at Concar Gia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina Wefel
Barthold Street
Germany
Henry
William
John
Martin Wefel
Christ, Koch
August Penningroth
Fritz
Trinity Lutheran Church
Concar Gia
Death of Frank Zuber Noted in Richmond
Friends in the city are notified of the death of Frank Zuber formerly of Hesse Cassel who died in Richmond Monday His remains will be brought to the county for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Zuber
Hesse Cassel
Richmond
Money to Loan and Vehicle Deals in Fort Wayne
Classified notices show Swayne & Swayne offering loans from 500 dollars with 5 to 6 percent interest and quick funds, plus a travel fare offer on Nickel Plate routes. Fort Wayne merchants Parham advertise surreys, piano box buggies, and a booming millinery department with low prices on Leghorns, lace caps, and wool garments. bicycles discounted by 35 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Fort Wayne
F.C. Parham
Barr St
Pastor chosen for Zion's Lutheran church in Lancaster
Zion's Lutheran congregation selected Rev. A. C. Kaumeyer of Lancaster Ohio as pastor after voting 86 of 114. The formal call will follow in four weeks and Kaumeyer is expected to accept. He preaches in English and German and is 38 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Juengel
A. C. Kaumeyer
Lancaster
Ohio
Kaumeyer
Fort Wayne Trust seeks court order to pay Gazette employees
The Fort Wayne Trust company as receiver for Gazette Publishing petitions the court to authorize payment of wages owed. A statement lists the total amount due well over 400 dollars, reflecting liabilities of the defunct institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne Trust Company
Gazette Publishing Company
Doggie Miller Rescues Runaway Horse At Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne baseball right fielder Doggie Miller saved a horse after it bolted from a Berry street scene in front of the post office. Miller grabbed the horse by the nose, keeping control until the animal halted, despite a dangerous hold with possible injuries to gear and man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Fort Wayne
J. H. Bass
Berry Street
Crescent
Excursion via Nickel Plate this July 3 4 5
An old railway excursion notice outlines a round trip fare advertised for July 3 and 4 with return on July 5. It instructs travelers to ask agents about the fare and travel details. The fragment mentions mothers and a teething remedy by Winslow and a syrup product, with garbled names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Ask
Nickel Plate
Shaw & Souder Open New Grocery Store at West Main
Shaw and Souder form a new grocery firm at 20 West Main Street in the former Miller gun shop. D. J. Shaw brings years of local grocery experience, while Daniel W. Souder is a former Allen County clerk. The store offers a full line of staples and fancy groceries at competitive prices with courteous service.
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Charles Stellhorn
Fairfield Avenue
Frederick Pfeiffer
Baltimore
Pfeiffer
Concordia College
Wilmington
S. C
Helen E. Dryer
L. A. Woodard
Youngstown
Terre Haute
Rex Dryer
Jessie Montgomery
Niemann
Jefferson and
Calhoun Streets
Cornell Kelley
Kelley
Cyrus W. Zimmer
Zimmer Carpet Cleaning Company
Alaska
Ketchikan
Seattle
Eirico
Swinney Park
Emma Schalk
Louis Lancaster
Chicago
Boone Street
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
The
Bluffton News
Brooke Sale
Reuben M. Browand
Calhoun Street
Manitou
Lake Michigan and Lake Superior Transportation Company
Mackinaw
Mr. Browand
Clark Steinman
SimLit
Fort Wayne’s
Clothing House
Sam, Pete
Sam, Pete & Max
Sam, Pete& Max
Northern
Indiana
Henry Schultz
Henry Beekman
van Buren
Schultz
Beekman
Diether
Walt
Jansen
ERTEL
WEFEL
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chneago ST
Louis
Indiana Furniture CO
Fort Wayne, Ind
J. G. Thieme & Son
Cis
Cor
Columbia
Clinton St
Castoria
Emile
Winslow
Calhoun St
Shaw & Souder
West Main
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