Maryland Sheriff Fights Mob as Harris Is Strung Up
In Bellaire Maryland Lewis Harris a Black man accused of assault is seized from jail by a mob after a gun battle wounding two, then hanged from a limb the limb breaks and Harris dies. The victim Miss Annie McIlvaine identified him. A second similar case looms in Aberdeen with Miss Jessie Bradford.
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Bellaire
Lewis Harris
Annie McIlvaine
Harris
Miss McIlvaine
William Black
Baltimore
Jessie Bradford
Aberdeen
William R Payne and Etta M Winters Marriage License
A marriage license is recorded for William R Payne and Etta M Winters.
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William R. Payne and
Etta M. Winters
Hay loft fall leaves man with skull fracture
Wayne Williams of 39 Eliza Street fell thirteen feet from a hay mow through an open door while in the loft. He was unconscious for several hours and suffered a slight skull fracture with hearing impairment reported.
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Wayne Williams
Eliza Street
Williams Under Care Of Doctor In Ongoing Case
The article notes Williams is under medical care with Dr. McCausland as part of an ongoing case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
McCausland
Auburn votes to switch to city government in special election
At Auburn Indiana a special election held yesterday under Australian ballot determined whether the town should become a city. Voters showed unusual interest with a turnout equal to political elections and a majority of 150 favored changing to city government.
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Auburn
Ind
Superior Court April Term Opens After Brief Holiday
The January term ended Saturday. Judge Vesey and Bailiff Sharp take a vacation after ten weeks of Nestel trial. The April term begins next Monday with a few new cases filed and one judgment rendered.
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Superior Court
Vesey
Sharp
Nestel
Bar Association Mourns Death of Attorney Rosenthal
Allen County Bar holds Monday meeting to draft resolutions after the death of Attorney Edward Rosenthal in Cincinnati. A committee including Judges Ninde Lowry and Zollars and attorneys Breen and Leonard will prepare the tributes. Bar members attend the funeral in a body.
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Allen County Bar Association
Edward Rosenthal
Cincinnati
Ninde, Lowry and Zollars
W. P. Breen
Elmer Leonard
Hasenfuss progresses in murder trial and court actions
The report lists multiple court actions including Mrs. Hasenfuss seeking innocence in the Carl Westenfeld killing, Sadie L. Banks winning three judgments totaling 3181 against Lindley M. Ninde et al., and a circuit court trial set for March 29 in the Disler divorce case. Guardian appointment for minor heirs and a marriage annulment request are also noted alongside Chicago grain market results and a detailed price close for wheat corn pork and other commodities.
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Hasenfuss
Carl Westenfeld
Vesey
Sadie L. Banks
Lindley M. Ninde
William S. P. Disler
Charlotte Disler
Minnie Dassler
Frederick
Clara Daseler
Conrad C. Daseler
C. Holder
Hiram Ward
Mary Ward
Robert R. Murphy
Sylvester Kellinger
E. Case
Democrats Divided Over Governor Nominee in Indiana
From South Bend Indiana on March 27 the scene centers on George Ford of this city as a possible Democratic congressional candidate for the Thirteenth district. Judge T E Howard’s candidacy for governor adds to county Democrats’ dilemma with two possible nominees and no confirmed choice. Howard told a press representative no Indianapolis meeting had occurred and he has not accepted any nomination though the honor would be considered if offered.
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South Bend
Ind
George Ford
Congress
T. E. Howard
St. Joseph County
B. F. Shively
Judge Howard
Indianapolis
Dunkards En Route West Forming Large Dakota Colony
Large parties of Dunkards pass through the city this week bound for the Dakotas where they are forming a sizable colony. The morning train from the south added fifteen members and two extra coaches were added on train No 39 to accommodate pickups between the city and Valparaiso. Ninety Dunkards traveled from Valparaiso on the journey.
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Dakotas
Grand Rapids Road
Valparaiso
Pennsylvania Company
Harmony lodge plans April 26 anniversary program
J. N. Pfeiffer G. W. Doswell and Jacob Stouder form a committee from Harmony lodge No. 19 I. C. C. F. to arrange a celebration program for the order's anniversary on April 26.
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J. N. Pfeiffer
G. W. Doswell
Jacob’ Stouder
Harmony Lodge No. 19
Chicago Live Stock Prices and Movement Report
Chicago today reports cattle receipts at 4000 with Texans among them and steady to strong momentum. Hogs receipts 21000 with upper ranges to 5.80 per cwt and most sales around 5.02 to 5.20. market strong to 5 cents higher on mix and butcher grades.
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Chicago
Texas Fed
Texas Bulls
New York Produce Market Report March 27
Butter receipts 8270 pkgs market steady western creamery 21 25c factory 18 20c. Cheese receipts 1134 pkgs market firm fancy large white 13c fancy large colored 18 1314c fancy small white 18 1314c fancy small colored 13144 13 éc. Eggs receipts 18266 pkgs market barely steady western at mark 12 ige southern at mark 114 1214c. Sugar raw refined firm. Coffee market steady No 7 Rio 8c.
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New York
Western Creamery
Fort Wayne Markets Report of Grain and Commodities
The Fort Wayne markets list prices on March 28 for spring wheat at 4.40 to 4.60 per bushel and winter wheat at 3.75 to 4.00. Second class flour per barrel 2.50 to 2.75, graham per sack 0.30, wheat 0.70 per bushel, corn meal lifted 1.25 per cwt, oats 0.24, rye 0.50 to 0.55, and corn 0.32 per bushel.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Graham
Mild Case of Small Pox Quarantined at Sacred Heart
A visiting Chicago lady at Sacred Heart academy triggers quarantine by county health officers to halt any spread. All pupils vaccinated, entrance limited, supplies ordered by phone. Around fifty people on site. three local pupils named Lassus, Kane, Fitzpatrick, Haiber.
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Sacred Heart Academy
Chicago
Proegler
John Lassus
Laura Kane
Mamie Fitzpatrick
Edna Haiber
Fort Wayne Pioneers Remember Dr David S Snively
Miss Carrie A Snively of Hoagland avenue school returns from Xenia Ohio after attending the funeral of her uncle Dr David S Snively a Fort Wayne resident in the forties and fifties He died March 20 of pneumonia after grippe Born October 6 1820 he came to Fort Wayne in 1843 and later practiced medicine in Xenia Ohio He served as quarantine officer at Sabine Pass and later held field service in the Civil War Then returned to Xenia about eight years ago Additional note James Summers of Clear Creek township traveled from Fort Wayne to stay with his family at Joseph hospital for ear treatment and possible further surgery.
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Carrie A. Snively
Hoagland Avenue
Xenia
Ohio
David S. Snively
Fort Wayne
Grippe
Dr. Snively
Pennsylvania
Huntington Herald
James Summers
Clear Creek Township
Joseph Hospital
Nickel Plate Road to Sell Student Excursion Tickets
The Nickel Plate Road will offer excursion tickets to students for Easter vacation at one and one third fare for the round trip. Tickets go on sale the day before school closes, the closing day, and the day after, with a return window covering the vacation period. Inquire agents.
Soliday and Hite Buy Feistkorn Interest in Fort Wayne Furniture House
Fort Wayne furniture firm Soliday Hite and Co. announce the purchase of Charles A. Feistkorn's interest by G. W. Soliday and E. E. Hite. The firm will continue under the same name and operate from the Calhoun Street showroom. Soliday and Hite are longtime local businessmen. Feistkorn retires after years of association.
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Fort Wayne
Messrs
G. W. Soliday
E. E. Hite
Charles A. Feistkorn
Furniture Mouse
Soliday, Hite & Co
Calhoun Street
Soliday
Feistkorn
Hite
Columbus
Ohio
Lake Township Notes On Farm Work And Local Politics
Spring work looms for farmers in Lake Township amid wheat concerns. August Fritz improves. Adolph Felger is ill in Chicago. Arcola schools face diphtheria and scarlet fever affecting attendance. county health officials order closures, but Mr. Cook opposes. Elevators plan to repurpose an old water engine house in Arcola. John Hagan returns from Valparaiso for a short visit. Democratic caucus names delegates Henry Felger John Clapesattle John Rapp Fred Gerding Peter Laughlin. other candidates discussed for assessor and state offices. Florence Manor shows improvement from rheumatism. Political activity heats up as candidates consider convention decisions.
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August Fritz
Michael Fritz
Lutheran Church
Adolph Felger
Chicago
David
Arcola
Cook
Young
Allen Crawford
East Elkhart
Larwill
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania Company
John Hagan
Valaparaiso
Ind
James Butts
Henry Rockhill
Florence Manor
Henry Felger
John Clapesattle
John Rapp
Fred Gerding
Peter Laughlin
Local democracy rally selects delegates in Decatur meeting
Delegate James Butts was chosen with Sam McCormack for congressional and Jacob Shaffer for joint senatorial convention to be held at Decatur. The well attended meeting showed strong interest and speaks well for local democracy.
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James Butts
Sam McCormack
Congressional
Jacob Shaffer
Decatur
Weather Delays Farm Work as Cold Lingers
Local farmers press on with spring tasks despite cold weather. Notables visit and move residences include Rev. Botruff at M E Church and Isaiah Deheff moving onto the T H Bell farm. Charles Jones plans work on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, while a funeral last week noted a sparse turnout as saloon No 1 closed.
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Newton Botruff
M. E
Isaiah Deheff
Jay County
T. H. Bell
George Wert
van Wert
Ohio
J. A. Collett
J. F. Rodabaugh
Fort Wayne
Annie Goodin
Monroeville
H. M. Brothers
Charles Jones
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Jeff Savage
Townley
Woodburn
Doctor Charles Bock Improves After Pneumonia Recovery
Dr Charles Bock who has been critically ill with pneumonia for several weeks is out of danger and making a good recovery. When his condition allows he will travel west to recuperate.
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Charles Bock
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