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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1912

Page

5

Former Bank Head Arrested in Cincinnati Misappropriation Case

E E Galbreath former president of the Second National bank of Cincinnati was arrested by a U S marshal on charges of wilfully misapplying about 33000 dollars of bank funds. The April 8 transaction involved a draft on Third National Bank of St Louis drawn by his brother as vice president with Galbreath allegedly drawing the funds from the Second National without an account there. Bond set at 14000.

Cincinnati E.E Galbreath Second National Bank United States Cincinnati Clearing House Clearing House Galbreath Third National Bank of St Examiner Goodhart Goodhart Clearing House Association

Bishop Schrembs to Confirm 511 at St John’s Delphos

Rt. Rev. Joseph Schrembs bishop of Toledo will visit Delphos May 20 to confirm 473 children and 38 converts at St. John’s Catholic church. If the parochial school is ready, he will lay the cornerstone of the new building Monday afternoon.

Delphos Ind Joseph Schrembs

Man Who Buys License Does Not Own Wife

In Muncie Indiana on May 1 Judge Robert Van Atta ruled in Ella Alexander v Robert Alexander that paying $2.50 for a marriage license does not make a husband the owner or master of his wife. The wife sought a divorce after allegations of husband control. the judge found no basis for such ownership and she was not bound to obey him.

Muncie Ind Robert van Atta Superior Court Ella Alexander Robert Alexander van Atta

Death of Henry A. Reinkensmeier Shocks Relatives

Henry A. Reinkensmeier died suddenly at 5 pm Wednesday in Chicago. The news came as a sorrowful shock to his relatives and community, with details pending.

Henry A. Reinkensmeier Chicago

Death of Fort Wayne man linked to Chicago work

The 33 year old Fort Wayne native and Basic Packing manager died after illness. He had later worked in Chicago as sales manager in the Swift Packing glue department. Survived by wife Pearl Schneider, six sisters and two brothers, two parents in Fort Wayne, with funeral services set for Saturday after arrival of remains Friday night. The family includes local merchants and Masonic and Spanish American War veteran affiliations.

Christian F. Reinkensmeier South Broadway Chicago Fort Wayne Basic Packing Company Swift Packing Company C. F. Reinkensmeier Reinkeitsmeier Emanuel Lutheran Church International Business College Miss Pearl Schneider Co. B, 157Th Indiana Volunteer Regiment H. Q. Piependrink Huntington Edith Reynolds Kansas City Arthur H. Reinkensmeier Cambridge Mass Clara J Elma Lillie Paula Paul Reinkensmeier Clara Reinkensmeier Broadway Pennsylvania Railroad

Bluffton Dentist Elected to Fill City Council Vacancy

Bluffton Indiana May 1 Dr Homer E Robison a dentist was elected to Bluffton city council to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Lewis Staver who moved to Washington Indiana to go into business.

Bluffton, Ind Homer E. Robison Bluffton City Lewis Staver Washington, Ind

IPS Day in That Dear Old Marion

Marion Ind May 2 The thirsty and faint tried the doors of twenty one saloons all were closed by voluntary agreement after a supreme court decision affecting Kokomo dry victory A local option vote was recounted and declared wets won County commissioners refused saloon licenses until ordered by county court Supreme Court reversed district on election board power and saloonkeepers avoided trial costs

Marion Ind Indiana Supreme Court Kokomo Supreme Court

Mayor Lew Shank to Attend College Park Banquet

May 1 report from Huntington Indiana notes College Park students prepare a five course banquet for Mayor Lew Shank of Indianapolis on Wednesday May 8 in the college gym. The invite follows a previous visit when 65 students toured Indianapolis with him.

Huntington Ind College Park Lew Shank Indianapolis

Mizpah Patrol Heads to Imperial Shrine Council

Mizpah Patrol representing Fort Wayne travels to Los Angeles for the Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine event.

Mizpah Patrol Fort Wayne Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine Los Angeles

Retired farmer Francis DeArmitt dies at 76

Francis W. DeArmitt aged 76 died at 7 08 Thursday at the family home 1409 Swinney avenue from complications after surgery last December. He was born March 13 1836 in Huntington county Pennsylvania and came here in 1892. Surviving are one son and three daughters. Funeral services Saturday at 8 30 from the residence and 9 from St Pauls Catholic church.

Swinney Avenue DeArmitt Huntington County Pennsylvania St. Paul’s Catholic Church Charles J. DeArmitt Madine, C J. D. Rowe Alcedo, Q F. Louison Gertrude DeArmitt Fort Wayne

Knights of Pythias Plan May 14 Rank Work

In Montpelier Indiana on May 14 the large class of candidates will receive first rank work. Grand Chancellor Hart and Grand Prelate Brown of the Grand Lodge of Indiana, with Welcome lodge of Muncie, will confer the rank.

K. OF P’s Montpelier Ind K. of P.’s Hart Brown Grand Lodge of Indiana Welcome Lodge Muncie

Indiana to Ban Outlawed Dances at Teachers Convention

Indianapolis May 2 A campaign to stop the Louisville Bug Bear Cat Turkey Trot Bunny Hug Tago and Devils Foot will start at the annual United Professional Teachers of Dancing of America convention in Indianapolis June 25 26 and 27 The group has 52 Indiana dancing masters and plans to seek city police bans via Mayor Lew Shank Then the drive will spread to other Indiana cities

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Louisville United Professional Teachers of Dancing of America Lew Shank

Mule Runaway Causes Mayhem in Valparaiso

In Valparaiso Indiana on May 2 Mrs Anton Totala was fatally injured when a mule she drove ran away. Charles Jeffries was knocked down and bruised. The two year old daughter of John Svanear was painfully injured. Delivery wagons for Dillie Morgan and John Bartels were demolished. Fred Waseman the driver was injured. Cattle stampeded due to the noise.

Valparaiso Ind Anton Totala Charles Jeffries John Svanear Dillie & Morgan John Bartels Fred Waseman Totala Jeffries

Girl Given a Verdict in Breach of Promise Suit

In Indianapolis on May 2 Miss Flora Todd was awarded $1,900 in her breach of promise suit against Christian H. McConnell. The case centered on a informal agreement to marry after a family well would fill, a condition tied to the mother’s needs. McConnell, who married his housekeeper last fall, had been a longtime sweetheart of Todd.

Indianapolis Flora Todd Christian H. McConnell Miss Todd McConnell

Postoffice Scales Cheat Alleged at Lake Indiana

John C. Wallenmeir deputy state inspector of weights and measures found the Lake Indiana post office scales were incorrect and cheating the public. He ordered removal of the scales at once and warned he will file charges against the federal government if not done.

Uncle Sam Lake, Ind Indianapolis John C. Wallenmeir Lake Spencer County

Wife Had No Love for Him. Suit at Tipton Follows Bride’s Disappearance

Omer Robinson files for divorce in Tipton Indiana circuit court after Myrtle Robinson, twenty, recently wed, vanishes. He says she resented their marriage and grieved over a diamond ring from a Montana suitor. She returned the ring, then left, now believed at relatives in Savannah Missouri. He claims desertion and not tied to the Montana man.

Tipton Ind Myrtle Robinson Omer Robinson Montana Savannah Robinson

Auburn School Enumeration Shows More Children in City

Auburn Indiana May 1 Mrs J A Melntyre completed the canvass of Auburns school age children revealing an increase of fifty in spring numbers over last year There were 886 children last year and 900 this year with 404 returns recorded

Auburn Ind J. A. Melntyre

Local lodge member John W. Koepf dies at 40

John W. Koepf born November 21 1871 in Fort Wayne died at 2 30 am at his sister’s home 1931 South Harrison due to pneumonia and Brights disease after an illness starting February 1. He lived in Fort Wayne Columbus Ohio Toledo and back to Fort Wayne a sausage maker and member of Wayne lodge F and A M K of P 116 and Ben Harcourt 15. Survived by two sisters Mrs C F Walda Mrs W E Brinkman and brother Henry F Koepf. Funeral Friday at 2 from 417 Dawson Street and 230 from Grace Reformed Church.

John W. Koepf Fort Wayne C. ¥. Walda South Harrison Street Bright Mr. Koepf Columbus Ohio Toledo Wayne Lodge, F & A. M P. Lodge Ben Harcourt Grace Reformed Church C. F. Walda W. FE. Brinkman Henry F. Koepf Dawson Street

Eighth Grade Graduates Quietly Rise in Albion

Albion Indiana May 1 County Superintendent W A Beane finished grading eighth grade manuscripts from the April exam. Twenty three pupils earned diplomas. March saw 100 pupils pass with 23 April graduates making 123 total graduates. Across both tests 218 pupils sat for exams yielding 56 percent passing.

Albion Ind W. A. Beane

Mis s Laughter of Children Ends Life by Pist

James H. Wallace a 62 year old city schools janitor for thirty years in Indianapolis shot himself today after illness and unemployment left him unable to work. He left a note citing ill health idleness and expense and had been troubled by missing the laughter of the schoolchildren.

Indianapolis Ind James H. Wallace

Red Flag Over Old Glory at May Day Rally in Union Square

At a May Day gathering in Union Square New York the Stars and Stripes were torn down and a red flag raised as clashes erupted between socialist speakers and crowds. The assault on the flag sparked fights. a muscular woman, Caroline Dexter, retrieved the flag amid improvised protection by platform guards. Official socialist leaders blamed unknown assailants and vowed repudiation of the meeting.

New York Socialist Party Union Square Park Industrial Workers of the World Wacely Hiern Caroline Dexter Edward Cassidy Socialist Party of New York Rst

Red Flags and Socialist Parade Rally in Duluth

In Duluth on May 2 a crowd of several hundred socialists marched through business streets behind red flags and a band, carrying American flags ahead of the red ensign and meeting to demand socialist and industrial reforms with fiery addresses.

Duluth Minn

Eggs Getting Plenty in Hartford City Market

Hartford City Indiana May 1 merchants now offer 18 cents a dozen for eggs. Local dealers report heavy trade in eggs and butter for months as farmers bring eggs or butter to town to exchange for groceries. Scarcity of eggs is believed past and prices likely to drop.

Indiana Hartford City Tnd

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