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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1911
Page
3
Samuel Bechtold prominent area farmer dies at his home from brain concussion and internal injuries after an auto accident near Lagro Saturday. Car owned by Frank Fults overturned after a five person entrapment. Ruth Bechtel and George and Archer Fults also injured but not seriously, John Parrett and others aided rescue.
An Anderson couple reported by letters from W. W. Tower in South Dakota claim his prayer revived Mrs. Tower from locomotor ataxia. She had been an invalid for years, wheeled in an invalid chair by her husband. The Towers, longtime Noble Street Methodist parishioners, now live near Pierre.
A Warsaw dentist, Dr. R. N. Luse, reported gold plate theft worth 12 to 15 dollars from his office. Over the past year, six robberies targeted local dentists, with watches, crowns, and gold plates stolen, no arrests or recoveries.
Baseball enthusiasts met in Gerrett Indiana to organize a trolley league. Frank M. Kircher was chosen president and Walter W Mountz secretary. Committees plan to visit towns and consult local management and the T and C 1 to determine transportation rates.
Stanley Juskin, a youth from Charcon near Pittsburg, Pa, was captured at Winfield Gorrell's Laotto home after looting a residence. He faced grand larceny charges in Albion, held on $100 bond, claiming to be 20 and bound for Peru to join a circus show.
Elkhart Ind March 27 Tomorrow the saloon question will be settled for two years. Dry forces claim strong enthusiasm and many lectures and meetings have been held. Judge A Z Plair of Portsmouth Ohio will address Elkhart voters at Bucklen theater tonight. He is known for courtroom crime studies and moral subject expertise.
Bluffton Indiana reports the senior class will present a comedy drama The Strenuous Life by spring at the opera house. The copyrighted piece requires a $25 royalty. Principal Croninger and Prof. E G Campbell will direct with an amateur cast to be chosen this week.
Edward P. Myers Western Union local manager in Warsaw Indiana was knocked unconscious by a shock from the switchboard around 7 pm Friday. He lay insensible for nearly four hours but regained alertness and returned to work Saturday morning. He suffered only a severe headache as a lingering effect.
John Bolinger of Portland wins a large contract in Decatur Ind to construct a four story fireproof building for J. A. Long in the packing and produce line. The main structure measures 60 by 100 feet with four twelve foot stories and will flank an adjoining brick dwelling.
Earle Abernathy of four miles southwest of Andrews lies in a Wabash hospital with a .32 caliber bullet lodged at the base of his brain. He entered his home and a gun discharged. he remained conscious and reportedly suffered little pain. Doctors could not locate the bullet but hope no infection or paralysis follows.
Montpelier Indiana March 22 Nearly two o clock yesterday afternoon Mr and Mrs Jud Noble were shopping in town when they learned their farm residence three miles west had burned to the ground They drove to the scene but nothing could be saved except a piano and a few pieces of furniture Insurance will cover most of the loss which is estimated around two hundred dollars The fire is attributed to a defective flue Mary from the city also went to the scene by automobile
Huntington ind March 23 Huntington will be represented abroad the coming tourist season perhaps a larger number of folk than usual. Mrs A Reichenbach and Miss Lucie Reichenbach will spend most of the summer in Paris and France for Miss Reichenbach to study French. She teaches at a Virginia college and will return to continue her work after returning from abroad. Others include Miss Dilla K Stults and Miss Dessie Moore teachers at William street school who will tour Italy England and other lands during summer vacation.
Forty Elks visited Mr and Mrs Edward Binder in Columbia City Indiana counting a dump of four thousand pennies totaling $40 as a surprise monetary gift. Out of town guests Louis Daniel and B D Elliott of Fort Wayne attended along with local friends for a pleasant social evening.
Sheriff Thomas led a wholesale roundup in Garrett Indiana arresting about fifteen foreigners indicted for operating blind tigers. Search warrants yielded eleven cases of beer and a half barrel of whisky at the homes of Joe Densley and Tryon Phillips where women were also taken into custody.
Wabash Indiana officials and church pastors led by District Superintendent B S Hello peter plan to attend the annual M. E. conference at Ko Komo. The group aims to champion Wabash interests during the March 27 gathering.
Wilbur Wiles is jailed in Huntington after his father in law Noah Fosnaugh accuses him of assault with intent to kill. The Sunday incident on Byron street ended with Fosnaugh injured, and a broken finger whose prior amputation complicates the dispute. Wiles posted bond, then reduced from 1000 to 200 by Judge Cook, case to circuit court.
Columbia City Indiana moves toward a Tuesday March 28 option vote with heated race between wets and drys. Merchants largely favor saloons return, and officials prepared with 2000 ballots and reserves to cover irregularities. Voting supplies to be delivered to inspectors Saturday morning.
Frank Darby and So B Reicher, Waterloo druggists, were summoned by Sheriff Thomas to answer illegal liquor selling charges. They pleaded not guilty with bond posted. Each man carries three indictments. Darby previously pleaded guilty to two similar charges. Prosecutor Hartman aims to revoke Darby's license if convicted. witnesses include suspended local high school students.
Mrs. George Andrews of the east end abandoned her husband after a recent quarrel and departed for Lafayette to live with her parents. It is believed Andrews will seek work since he now lacks support.
William Whahelm of Fairfield township Auburn Ind sustained a broken collar bone on Wednesday while attempting to halt a runaway team. He had just stepped from his wagon when the animals moved and he was struck in the shoulder as he reached for the lines.
Kendallville Indiana March 24 George Leroy the hobo shot in a melee last Friday evening in this city is recovering at Sacred Heart hospital in Garrett Father J c Oberholz said after visiting him this week Guns and knives were used in the clash and Leroy is getting along nicely.
Auburn Ind March 27 The Modern Woodmen lodge of this city has leased the room above the Farmer Sheets building at the corner of Ninth and Cedar streets and are remodeling the room extensively preparatory to moving into it.
A revised dispatch notes Albion Indiana Territorial Guard appoints a second lieutenant to Company A of the Third Regiment. The move formalizes leadership at the headquarters in Albion.
Logansport Indiana March 25. Harry C Organ sits in county jail under heavy police scrutiny. Authorities allege Organ is a leading swindler with charges from neighboring states. A Fremont Nebraska bond for 4000 dollars, a Chicago larceny arrest, and aliases Ben Emerson and W C Ogden are listed. He targets grain dealers, using consistent four hundred dollar checks, raising questions about access and night entry. Sheriff Trautman suspects grain offices in out of the way locations are chosen for ease of theft and signature removal.
Berkely Gillett Arthur dies after brain illness and complications at his East Walnut Street home. A former Portland fire chief, he was active in real estate and member of Red Cross lodge No. 88 Knights of Pythias. Survived by wife Alberta, sister Misses Lillie and Lizzie Arthur. daughter Lillie Raney predeceased. Born July 29, 1847 in Pennville. Funeral burial under Red Cross lodge.
Earle Abernathy, severely injured by a bullet at Wabash hospital, continues to improve. Dr. G M LaSelle reports he may leave the hospital in a day or two with minimal aftereffects. Paralysis eased as a blood clot suspected, infection remains the sole lingering risk.
The Lutheran Church of Kendallville plans a two story brick parochial school with a gym on the current site. The first floor would house the school and the second floor a gymnasium with up to date equipment. The gym may also serve as an auditorium and social meeting place for church and school members.
Howard Keister, two years old, son of Mr and Mrs Ora Keister, drank red coal oil at neighbor Kern Likens home in northeastern county. He fell seriously ill but is now nearly recovered.
North Manchester Indiana March 25 A new feature for the fair this year will be a Queen of the fair chosen by popular vote. The honor will go to one of the city's popular and beautiful young ladies for which this city is noted.
Elkhart Indiana reports the First State Bank of Elkhart moves into elegant new quarters at Main and Franklin streets. The building is described as one of Indiana’s finest and signals growth in Elkhart with involvement from Goshen-based Lombasette.
Hartford City Indiana March 23. Desperate by his wife's desertion W F Rinard of Marion seeks help to bring wife back and recover 3100 withdrawn from First National Bank. He has consulted officials but no charges apply and Rinard's funds are not on deposit. Mrs Rinard bought a through ticket for Los Angeles leaving Marion Saturday on the Clover Leaf.
In Kendalsville Indiana the Civic club and local fireworks dealers work to in observe a sane Fourth. A committee will confer with merchants to assess stock and may recommend delaying fireworks until Independence Day. Purchases have already slowed as talks begin with the council.
Wabash Indiana postmaster L A Dawes reports the department asked to gauge patron sentiment on Sunday closure. A canvass shows about eighty percent oppose the change. If adopted the office would keep current rules, require an extra clerk, and lengthen other clerks' hours.
Russell Smith son of Mrs Minnie Smith died at his home 515 Richmond street Kendallville after a lingering illness. He was an industrious Kendallville high school student with a bright future and could not resume work this year due to illness. Funeral at 2 30 Wednesday from the residence with Rev W H Freshley officiating. Interment in Lake View cemetery.
Truman Durnbaugh of Wabash Indiana has been granted a patent on a dust catcher for gas pipes. He plans to manufacture and sell the device soon. Huntington Indiana names Frank Stults postmaster with expected qualification and an early charge of the office.
In Columbia City Indiana sheriff selection sets a course for tomorrow with Sheriff Schumaker among the elders chosen to oversee local law enforcement as the town readies for routine handling of duties.
Wallace Fairfield of Rees Creek township was badly injured when, not realizing his Rambler four cylinder car was in gear, it rolled forward after he cranked the engine and backed over his chest. He was dazed then walked inside. a surgeon found a fractured rib and possible internal injuries. He remains in serious condition with several hemorrhages noted.
Bluffton Indiana March 27 The county council voted 3755 for electric cluster lights to surround the courthouse Two lights will be on Market street plaza one at Market and Main and two on Main street Work to start after April session completion of the project depends on approvals from the commissioners
Sheriff John Cramme took Joe Dietrich to the Plainfield reform school after he confessed to numerous robberies. Judge Sturgis sentenced him last week to serve until age twenty one or until the court orders otherwise. Dietrich confessed to thefts from Ott Burgess and Noc tis West and implicated another youth.
Miss Frances Bryson and Harry Delamora eloped to Covington Kentucky on Sunday and were married there. A tele gram to the parents announced the ceremony signed Fritz and Harry. The couple planned the novelty, then returned to Portland and will reside there.
Warsaw Indiana March 28 Henry Wolf aged 93 one of the county's oldest men died at the home of his son Milton Wolf in Prairie township near Atwood Monday morning. He had suffered since a broken collar bone three years ago and lived with his son thereafter. His wife died earlier leaving him alone Ten children survive him with one deceased. Funeral will be Wednesday at 12 o'clock from Stony Point church.
Eli Hastings, sentenced to two to fourteen years in Michigan City for attempting to kill Rev. Hively, was taken there Sunday by Sheriff P. J. Stanley. A large crowd gathered at the Albion depot to see him off.
Charles Pratt of LaGrange county and Hazel Hayward of DeKalb county wed at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Acemire in Auburn on Saturday at 2 30. Reverend F F Thornburg officiated. The couple will reside on a farm in LaGrange county.
Cromwell Ind March 26 The high school will hold its seventeenth annual commencement Friday night April 7. Five graduates are Ruth Harper Ethel Dull Opal Bunger Blanche Batz and Ray Holienbaugh. They have secured Charles A Greathouse superintendent of public instruction for the address.
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