Local Happenings and Marriages in Fort Wayne Area
Harrisburg guest George E Hackett visits the city while a Minneapolis born baby joins the Guterhut family. Ill youngster Alvin Double cared for by John Double at 29 East Main. Wesley Markley accepts a post at the Indiana School for Feeble Minded Youth. A son is born to Mr and Mrs J A Sheplar of Crawfordsville formerly of this city. Mrs Joutz on High street undergoes a critical operation with Dr W D Calvin attending. Dr Swift from Maysville visits and notes the Longacher child recovering from a fractured skull. John Gongaware and Daisy V Anthony wed at noon with Rev L J Metschman officiating. Doctors Chambers and Myers attend Edward Waters who will be moved to Hope hospital for treatment. Miss Mabel M Killen and Lincoln C Soliday married by Rev Henson at the parsonage and begin housekeeping at 3 Hurd street. Dairyman C M McMahen’s milk wagon ran away on Wilt street. horses captured. Paul E Wolf’s horse frightens at an auto on West Berry street overturning a delivery wagon and injuring driver John Lindeman. Former Fort Wayne lad William H Shulze, now in Grand Forks, ND, marries Jeanette Freehofer. he rises to a top financial post. James McCarthy dies. corrections note: brothers T F and J C McCarthy of Chicago, sisters Mrs D J OKeefe and Agnes McCarthy. Lavinia C Gokey and Henry Jordan announce marriage bans. Cathedral May 9 wedding. Rev W H Daniel and wife leaving Decatur for Fort Wayne duties. Presiding Elder role. A M Bingle moves to Fort Wayne with his family. well known horse dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Markley
Wells County
Indiana School
J. A. Sheplar
Crawfordsville
Sheplar
Eddress Terry
Joutz
High Street
W. D. Calvin
Swift
Maysville
Samuel Longacher
John Gongaware
Daisy V. Anthony
Westmoreland County
L. J. Metschman
Christ’s Lutheran Church
J. D. Chambers
W. H. Myers
Academy Station
Edward Waters
Hope Hospital
Mabel M. Killen
Lincoln C. Soliday
Henson
the Sentinel
Fort Wayne
William H. Shulze
Grand Forks
N. D
Jeanette Freehofer
Shulze
Northwest
James McCarthy
St. Joseph Hospital
South Calhoun Street
Timothy McCarthy
T. F
J. C. McCarthy
Chicago
D. J. O’keefe
Agnes McCarthy
McCarthy
Lavinia C. Gokey
Henry Jordan
Oak
Division Streets
Decatur Democrat
W. H. Daniel
Daniel
Decatur
Kendallville
A. M. Bingle
Pneumatic tube funding blocked amid scandal claims
Washington April 25. Congressman Moody exposed alleged graft in pneumatic tube contracts as the House voted 87 to 50 to strike the 725000 tube service appropriation. Moody linked ex-Postmaster General Neilson and a tube firm to cash and stock conflicts, urging retrenchment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
William H. King
Utah
Brigham H. Roberts
Little
Arkansas
New York
Moody
Massachusetts
Post Office Department
Public Service
Mr. Little
Postal Committee
Neilson
John E. Millholland
The
New York Tribune
Sulzer
House of Representatives
Committee On Appropriations
Mr. Livingston
Georgia
Mr. Moody
Post Office Committee
Loud
Warning on heart disease and Dr Miles Heart Cure
The warning states heart disease can strike suddenly and warns travelers that it never passes away voluntarily. It asserts early use of Dr Miles Heart Cure offers certain recovery if persisted, citing a testimonial from Mrs Anna Holloway of Geneva Indiana and noting the product is sold with a positive guarantee and free booklet from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Anna Holioway
Geneva
Ind
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Notice to Non-Resident in Allen County Divorce Case
State of Indiana Allen County Superior Court of Allen County grants a notice to non residents for the April term 1900. Complaint for divorce filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Allen County
Superior Court of
Fires damage two sites on East Columbia street and Fairfield avenue
A small blaze was found Thursday morning in H. A. Garrard’s photograph studio on the third floor of No 2 East Columbia street. Rubbish in a waste box ignited from an unknown cause but the loss is under 25 dollars. Earlier the department was called to 134 Fairfield avenue where a smoke house fire from smoking meat sparked by fire used on site caused about 25 dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Garrard
East
Columbia Street
Fairfield Avenue
H. E. Bippe
Rumor of Engagement Ties Wheeler to Mrs Childs
A Washington Herald dispatch reports renewed talk of General Joseph Wheeler and Mrs. George W. Childs marrying. Wheeler indicates he will ask Mrs. Childs to confirm. she promises to send a note to set rumors at rest, while Philadelphia luncheon congratulations are noted as untimely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Herald
Washington
Joseph Wheeler
George W. Childs
Tinned Beef for Soldiers on Special Trains
Two Santa Fe trains hauled thirty eight Armour refrigerator cars carrying 1,000,000 pounds of tinned and crated bacon bound for American soldiers in the Philippines. Prepared under federal inspection by a formula from Dr. Salmon. This shipment covers forty five days of rations for the army and will depart San Francisco around May 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Santa Fe
Armour
Philippines
Dr. Salmon
Bureau of Animal Industry
Washington
Court News Highlights Executors and Settlements
Dr James M Dinnen qualifies as executor of B A Bourne estate. Prostitution case defendants plead guilty. costs about 45 dollars each. Louise E Higgins sues for mortgage cancellation against Chapman Smith and Butler. P A Randall attorney. Judge Ninde issues findings in Rensman v Keplinger, ruling for plaintiffs on labor mortgage and account. property to be sold by receiver. William J McNabb named administrator of Claude F McNabb estate. Judge Vesey returns from Indianapolis to resume duties tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Dinnen
B. A. Bourne
C. KE. Hunt
Louise E. Higgins
Chapman, Smith and Butler
P. A. Randall
Ninde
Rensman
Marriage Licenses Listed For Local Couples
Edward Schrader wed Estella Martin. John Reidt to Sarah Bobemeyer. Charles Cummings to Marie Koopman. Henry Gick to Minnie Bradt Miller. George Greibel to May Russel. Lincoln Soliday to Mabel Killen. Ernest Velvick to Laura Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reidt
Sarah Bobemeyer
Charles C. Cummings
Marie Koopman
Henry Gick
Minnie Bradtmiller
George E. Greibel
May Russell
Lincoln C.soliday
Mabel M. Killen
Ernest J. Velvick
Laura G. Smith
Appointment of Executor for Reichelderfer Will
Notice that Jacob Reichelderfer has been appointed executor of John D. Reichelderfer of Allen County Indiana deceased. The estate is described as solvent. 25-w3t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
D. Reichelderfer
Allen County
Indiana
Jacob Reichelderfer
Third Presbyterian Church Sells Property for 10000
At a church board meeting the Third Presbyterian church accepted an offer of 10000 from Mossman Yarnelle & Co for the church and surrounding property. The buyers plan to build a warehouse on the site next year due to its proximity to freight depots. Services will continue in the current edifice until the new Harrison and Taber streets building is ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Presbyterian Church
W. E. Mossman
Mossman, Yarnelle & Co
Harrison and Taber Streets
Garrett train dispatcher John P Crimmins dies suddenly
John P Crimmins born and raised in Fort Wayne died suddenly Tuesday evening at his mother’s Garrett home. He served as Garrett city clerk and was a Baltimore and Ohio railroad dispatcher. A two time Republican nominee for DeKalb county recorder, he held $3,000 Knights of the Maccabees insurance. He studied at Fort Wayne Cathedral schools and was brother of Mrs. Motherwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Crimmins
Fort Wayne
Garrett
Crimmins
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
DeKalb County
Knights of the Maccabees
Franchise Acceptance Filed For Indiana and Ohio Traction Company
Huntington Herald reports attorney W A Bryan filed with the city clerk the company acceptance of the franchise granted by the city. Promoter Mr Olds said the electric line work would likely begin within the next thirty days after the Wabash train stop at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. A. Branyan
Indiana and Ohio Traction Company
Olds
Albert C Alter Announces May 27 Park Opening
Albert C Alter advertising and amusement manager for Robinson Park announces opening on May 27 with the first theatrical performance. If weather settles, cars may run to the resort before that date. formal opening starts the theatrical season. Alter says this year’s amusements will be the finest yet at the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert C. Altar
Robinson Park
Alter
Electric Bitters touted as best selling tonic by Belleville druggist
Abra ham Hare, a Belleville Ohio druggist, declares Electric Bitters the best selling bitters he has handled in 20 years. He attributes health benefits to stomach and liver regulation, purification of blood, nerve strengthening, and overall vitality improvement, noting it cures various ailments. Price 50 cents. Sold by Dreier Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Weller
Pensacola
Fscambia Co
Fla
Golden Medical Discovery
Tam
Abraham Hare
Belleville, C
Dreier Bros
Earth Caving Injures Worker on West Superior Street
While digging a trench on West Superior Street Wednesday afternoon, Fred Wellmeier was injured when earth caved in. Fellow workers rescued him and he was taken home at 129 West Superior Street. he had recovered enough to return to work by morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Superior Street
Fred Wellmeier
Dr King’s New Discovery Gives Away Over Ten Million Trials
The Dr King’s New Discovery proprietors advertise that they have given away more than ten million trial bottles and claim it cures asthma bronchitis la grippe and other throat chest and lung diseases. Dreier Bros druggists offer a free trial bottle with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1.00, all bottles guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Dreier Bros
Son Ships Out for European Cruise in Navy Training
John Erickson of 43 Miner Street reports a letter from his son Marshall who has entered a United States navy training ship and will soon sail for a cruise in European waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Erickson
Miner Street
Marshall
United States Navy
Money Loan Offers on Real Estate and Personal Security
Advertisement offering loans secured by real estate or personal collateral. Mentions prepaid facility and location at Babs Block rooms 6-7 in the Sentinel office area. Includes subscription prompt for The Sentinel.
Wanted. Butts of Small Timber for Paul Manufacturing
Classified notice seeking small timber butts of any kind. Issued by the Paul Manufacturing Company located at Corth and Bertialhoun in Bloomingdale. Casual inquiries encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Paul
Mnfg. O
Corth
Bertialhoun
Bloomingdale
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George E. Hackett
Harrisburg, Pa
Val Gutermuth
Minneapolis
Alvin Double
Pleasant Township
John Double
East Main Street
Tube Postal Service
Congressman Moody
Main Street
F. Mmoken
P, O
Eureka
Standard Oil Cou
Anna M. Russell
Joseph M. Russell
Frank J. Belot
M. T. Stokes
Plaintiff
Diether Lumber CO
Red
Aumgre
W. W. Fox
Joe Wheeler
Geo. W. Childs
Court News
Edward J. Schrader and
Estella M
J. Martin
Au Wen
Reee
Bears
Castoria
the Centaur Company
New York City
Qumed Ana
Montgomery Ward & CO
Nichigan Av.d
Chicagos
Elgin
Waltham
Express
C.O.D
Express Office
Fahy
Aseus
Corolla
F.E. Encell & Company
Dearborn Street
Illinois
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