Fort Wayne Local Briefs Chronicle Various Tragedies and Events
Mrs. Clint Holverstott is confined at home with rheumatism. Julius Berelein re-elected Bethany Presbyterian trustee for seven years. E. Br. Sweet learns his brother Fred died in Grand Rapids on Friday. Mrs. William Knowlton improving after operation at St. Joseph hospital. W. H. Banks off work with a sprained back from a fall. Dr. W. D. Buhl reports scarlet fever in John Allen family. daughter 10. Louis Schmidt of Fort Wayne Drug Co. injured. tendons torn in left arm. Charles Kendrick exhibits water color sketch of DeWald and Kang buildings. Roach & Albanus push four new Hebert Packing wagons for Easter. J. L. Seivert leases Pacific and United States Express space. to move soon. Emrick homestead sale attracts politicians. G. M. MacDonald of Chicago, heaviest guest at Aveline. weighs over 400 pounds. W. S. Thomas of Chicago, noted traveling salesman, in city. began tea selling in 1868 for Anderson & Ely. John Rees and Anna Kline married in Chicago February 27. to reside there. Mrs. J. E. Rehrer dies at Avilla. funeral attended by relatives. Rev. Spohn vs. Rochester Methodist church: court says promise to pay salary is a contract. judgment lien on church. church to appeal to Supreme Court. Mrs. Keller of Rival Presbyterian Church in Fort Wayne promotes foreign missions. Mrs. Smith hosts meeting. galanjon in Persia discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint Holverstott
Julius Berelein
Bethany
Presbyterian Church
E. BR. Sweet
Fred
Grand Rapids
Mich
William Knowlton
St. Joseph Hospital
Whe Banks
East Washington Street
W. D. Buhl
John Allen
Walton Avenue
Mr. Allen
Louis Schmidt
Fort Wayne Drug Company
Charles “Kendrick
Burode Dry Goods Company
DeWald and Kang
Kendrick
Roach &Albanus
Hebert Packing Company
J. L. Seivert
Optician
Pacific
United States Express
Emrick
Marion Township
Williamsport
M:ny
G. M. MacDonald
Chicago
Aveline
Thomas
Fort Wayne
Anderson & Ely
Main
Calhoun Streets
John Rees
Will Street
Anna Kline
St. John's Catholic Church
Rees
J. E.rehrer
Avilla
J. M. Henry
H. L. Askew
Spohn
Chuch
Rochester
Akhe
Badies
Presbyterianz Abuveh
A. T
Smith
Persia
S. Lode
Anita
Fitting to Fight A Call to the Colonies Information Wanted
A London dispatch reports M DeCrais asked colonial governors for detailed counts of reservists and colonial forces across Africa Madagascar Tonquin and other colonies. Cables sought lists of officers and men with intent to mobilize on short notice amid war fears with England. The note mentions leadership changes and salary reviews for key officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Journal and Advertiser
London
Paris
Africa
Madagascar
Tonquin
Guadaloupe
Martinique
French Guinea
France
England
English Channel
British War Office
Admiralty
Russia
Salisbury
WEDDED AT CLEVELAND FOR LOCAL COUPLE
Mrs Anna Rauner Streicher and Charles T Strawbridge were married Wednesday at 11 am at the groom s sister s home in Cleveland Rev George T Craft officiated. The couple, both known in this city, will reside at 355 East Wayne street after a brief eastern trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Rauner Streicher
Charles T. Strawbridge
H. D. Knapp
Cleveland
George T. Craft
Euclid Avenue Baptist Church
Harry Harding
J. F. Harris
Strawbridge
Bass Foundry and Machine Company
East Wayne Street
Quiet Wedding Joins James C Morris and Mollie Wenninghoff
A calm ceremony was held at the Grace Reformed church parsonage with Rev. A K Zartman pronouncing the couple as husband and wife. The bride, daughter of H R Wenninghoff of 30 Lavina Street, will reside at 185 South Wayne Avenue in a home already prepared for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Reformed Church
A. K. Zartman
D. D
James C. Morris
Mollie E. Wenninghoff
H. R. Wenninghoff
Lavina Street
South
Wayne Avenue
Baade resigns as Fort Wayne post office clerk and heads to books
W C Baade, longtime general delivery clerk at the Fort Wayne Post Office, has submitted his resignation to Postmaster Page and will retire Thursday. He will manage a bookstore he recently purchased and devote himself to that business. Pagewich recommends Baade's successor and notes staffing changes in the post office following the resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Baade
Fort Wayne
Page
Baade
Pagewich
Postoffice
Siapartnehtat
Washington
Man- Meville
Knne —Neesy
Heer
Court News: Probate Filings and Suit Activities
The circuit court sees probate filings for the wills of Cyrus Hello Peter and Elizabeth Bradbury. Civil actions include Drs W W Barnett and W F Schrader suing for 800, Catherine Hogan suing Daniel Gordon for 400, and Parry Manufacturing Co suing George W Coleman and William R Little for 1000. Guardian named for Emma Dinklager. final reports filed in multiple estates. naturalization papers. a decree of partition and quiet title granted. Martha E Felger name change following adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Hellopeter
Circuit Court
Elizabeth Bradbury
W. W. Barnett
W. F. Schrader
Mary A. Grogenbacker
Bell & Doughman
Catherine Hogan
Daniel D. Gordon
J. E. Graham
Edward F. Finan
Cary Pearl Brennan
Charlies Bremen, Jr
Breen & Morris
W. S. Shambaugh
Emma Dinklager
Lucy Dinklager
Parry Manufacturing Company
George W. Coleman
William R. Little
Daniel Gordon
Frank J. Dunten
Lucinda Dunten
E. V. Emrick
Mr. Dunten
Robert R. Murphy
Slyvester S. Kellinger
Squire France
Margaret Manor
George Branstratter
Adam Feighner
O’rourke
Ronald Dawson
Gibson
Honor Retiring Pastor At Fort Wayne Event
Mrs Emma Ryan hosted a 1 o clock party on East Berry street in honor of Rev and Mrs Spellman and Rev and Mrs Cissel as they prepare to leave Fort Wayne at the close of the conference year. Guests included Rev and Mrs Parr Rev and Mrs Simpson Dr and Mrs Ste men Mr and Mrs Schrader Mr and Mrs McCurdy and Mrs Burke from Kokomo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Ryan
East Berry Street
D. Spellman
Cc. C. Cissel
Berry Street
M. E
Fort Wayne
W. D. Parr
F. T. Simpson
C. B. Stemen
H. C. Schrader
A. R. McCurdy
Burke
Kokomo
Cottage Ruined by Flames In St Indiana Avenue Fire
The home of carpenter T. W. Wilson on St Indiana avenue was engulfed by flames from an overheated chimney Thursday at 3 40 am. The upper portion burned completely. estimated loss at least 500 with insurance. Neighboring residence No 29 owned by Mr Flachman damaged about 25. Fire brigades 5 8 and chemical engine No 3 fought the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Wilson
St Indiana Avenue
No. 3
Flachman
Helene Carral Earns Praise In The Girl From Chili
Miss Nellie Romy of this city known as Helene Carral is drawing praise for her title role in The Girl From Chili. The Athens News notes her warm and gentle moments and a fierce temper, highlighting her southern character and splendid performance. She is daughter of Officer Charles Romy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Romy
Helene Carral
Chili
South
Athens
Helene Carrel
Miss Romy
Charles Romy
Marriages Reported in Local Area This Week
Multiple wedding notices from the city and surrounding townships. Edward Mertz and Wealthy Coppock wed at the bride’s home with Rev. J H Evans officiating. Lottie Miller and Charles Weaver married at the groom’s residence with Rev W D Parr officiating. Anna Mitchell and Oliver B Weaver united in Pleasant township with vows by Dr Moffat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffat
Married Couples Listed in Local Notices
The notice lists multiple couples including James C. Morris with Mollie E Wenninghoff and Oliver P. Weaver with Anna Mitchell, along with other pairs such as Charles P. Levine with Charlotte I. Miller and Louis A. Brown with Sarah Gulden. The fragmentary text records names likely tied to conduct of civil notices or notices of relationships in the locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Morris
Mollie E. Wenninghoff
Elmer E. Bayles
Goldie M. Ff. Maple
William S. Sprankle
Clara L. Greenewald
Oliver P. Weaver
Anna
Mollie E.wenninghoff
Anna Mitch
Syracuse Plows Lead in County Plowing Contests
1415 Buy your Field Grass and Garden See W. D. Henderson. At the Goeglein farm plowing contest in St. Joe township and other Allen county events, Syracuse Plows won the best prizes. D Shordon & Co. announce a large sale and stock on hand at 1413 59, 61 and 68 E. Columbia St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Henderson
E. Columbia St
Goeglein
St. Joe Township
Allen County
Syracuse
D. Shordon & CO
Money to Loan on Real Estate or Personal Security
C F Pfeiffer offers loans secured by real estate or personal security. Location Rooms 6 7 Bass Block. 1711.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bass Block
Nickel Plate Road Homeseekers' Excursion Date
The Nickel Plate Road will run a Homeseekers' Excursion to western regions on April 3, 1900. Tickets on sale that date good for return within twenty one days at one fare plus two dollars round trip. Inquiries to agents or C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
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Johnson
Jas. Stalin
St. Paul
Minn
Fainga
Dreicr & Bro
DR. Bulson
West Wayne
John D. van Kouren
Saugerties
Vagne
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
Congress St
St. Louis
Rae Moorst Tahal
Eterling Remedy Companys
Chieezo
Montreal
Harrison St
R. B. Gard
Weatt
Uss
Petory Wireels
Vert
George H. Allen
Mr. Chambers
Elson Brosius
Abraham F. Archibald
Brosius
Messrs. Chamberlain, Allen and Brosius
MR. Baade
Court News
Gregory
Diana Avenue
Ney
Mitchell
Charles P. Levine and
Charlotte I. Miller
James A. Lomas
Clara A. Raah
Louis A. Brown
Sarah Guldner
Inlanis
Samuelpocher
Bears
Lisa
Castoria
the Centaur Company
Dr. Wenger
Perate
Eo Biather
N. R. Wenger
Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne, Ind
Mianason
Celeste
Cremona
Diapason Forte
Mlapason
Pekdor Ifn
Pankow
Metropolitan National Bank
Chivasso
German Exchange Bank
LY Dor Mra. CO
Lancaster
Diether Lumber CO
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