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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1899
Page
12
An Indiana law taking effect today requires all notaries public to stamp each certificate with the commission expiration date. The phrase My commission expires followed by the date must appear immediately after the signature, or a $25 penalty applies. The rule, common in eastern states, is newly introduced in Indiana.
At a congregational meeting last night at Third Presbyterian Church favorable locations were reported for the new church. Two lots at Harrison and Tabor streets were approved with expected total cost near 4000 dollars including needed improvements. Purchases to proceed after selling the old church, with one lot containing a house to be removed.
Hiram Coleman died at his Huntington road home after seventy two years in Allen County. Born in Sidney Ohio seventy seven years ago, he endured pioneer hardships and recounted early Fort Wayne winters. Surviving children include Mrs L C Schlandroff Mrs William M Scott Sylvanus Coleman Mrs Tedpath and Addie B Coleman. Funeral services were held at St Pauls Catholic Church.
A late night fire at 32 West Main street in the D. J. Shaw and Frederick Goebel property caused heavy smoke that delayed crews. Mrs. Goebel and Alfred Palmedo were rescued from smoke filled rooms. Firemen extinguished the blaze in minutes, with principal losses estimated around 800 dollars including stock and building.
Dr. Proegler secretary of the county board of health ordered the closure of school No 7 in Wayne township yesterday afternoon due to a threatened diphtheria outbreak. This morning school No 8 and the Lutheran parochial school led by Rev Francke were also closed to prevent spread. The disease first appeared among parochial pupils. All three schools lie within three miles prompting an indefinite shutdown to avert an epidemic. The area south of the city near the brick yard has faced diphtheria health concerns repeatedly in recent years. A case was reported from Mheldon though the town is rapidly nearing stability.
The Wade court of inquiry finished its report and adjourned. It was delivered to Acting Secretary Meiklejohn and sealed for transmission to the president. The findings will not be made public until examined by the executive.
FP M Green relocates from Fostoria Ohio to 169 South Harrison street. Miss Blanche Study ill with diphtheria. Mrs M L Hopkins visiting Rev J A P McGaw. J E Robbins loses and regains clothes at hotel. thief escapes. S K Randall and Bob Fisher visit from Avilla Kendallville watch Fort Wayne game. Skin grafts on Albert Nichter at St Joseph hospital. several follow-up operations planned. Wedding at Rev J W Inke’s home unites C C Jamison and Emma Knepper. W L Kerlin’s parents visit Kirksville Missouri after storm. Mrs Albert Middaugh home near Ossian post op. aunt Melsheimer attends. Tyday to face further defeats in Philippines war.
The National Baptist Anniversary will be held in San Francisco, California from May 26 to May 30. Nickel Plate railroad agents hold full information on fares, sale dates, routes, and trains and will supply details to travelers seeking low coastal rates.
At 8 the ceremony took place at Patrick's church in New Haven uniting Misa Joel O'Connell and William R. Lupkin with Rev Father Crawley officiating. The couple dined at T J O'Connell's home with guests including L B Spaeth Lou Foley Florance Wagner and Mrs Herber among others. They will reside in New Haven.
Charles B. Fitch received from the auditor of state his deputy inspector general commission and will assume duties as Indiana deputy insurance commissioner on May 1. His work will involve national travel at times, but his local insurance business remains unaffected. The department aims to tighten supervision of licensed insurers to protect policy holders.
An advertisement extols Utah Kidney Beans as a cure for Brights disease diabetes dropsy and numerous kidney and bladder problems. It cites Rev Roland Hall of Williamsport Tennessee endorsing the product and warns against alcohol in liquid kidney remedies while listing Fort Wayne agents and distributors.
A notice for a public auction of the estate of W. Buskick deceased located in Alten County State Tratland. It details property including household items and crops such as wheat and corn, and specifies terms: cash in hand or note with security. Auction begins at one o clock, April 26, with executor William Scott and attorney S M Stench overseeing.
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