Fort Wayne Social Notes Parade Prominent Visitors
Prof Julius Bona returns from Biloxi Miss Senator F J Heller visits from Columbia City George Rhinesmith comes home from California Mrs Niehoff back from Cow Sagtobsky Dr Shrydek in Chicago for a dental lecture Wadge Hench dismisses suit in Strauss Kennelsey case Fort Wayne visitors include Louis Kerr and R J Stansbury St Patrick s sodality holds Sunday communion St Joseph township to build new school district 7 cost 2000 Wayne Tent to attend state convention May 16 17 and 18 W C T U institute May 17 18 two officers to attend Major James S Nutt visits Grand Rapids diphtheria and scarlet fever cases noted Weldons patent insulator interest rises W R Loch in town for deal Fort Wayne locals visit Auburn Garrett Ossian Decatur and Huntington born Felker son of 477 South Harrison street plus other city news and visits
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Bona
Biloxi
F. J. Heller
Columbia City
George Rhinesmith
California
Niehoff
Cow- Sagtebsky
Dr. Shrydek
Chicago
Chicago Dental Society
Strange attacking bird captured near Adams township farm
Mrs. Dammeier, wife of a farmer on Henry Fruechtriech’s farm seven miles southeast of the city, battled a large gray bird that attacked cattle in the barnyard. She struck it with a club, stunning the creature, which was later recaptured with help. The fowl, resembling a huge goose with a seven inch beak, weighs about twenty pounds and has five foot wingspan and a harsh cry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dammeier
Adams Township
Henry Fruechtriech
Piqua Road
Catholic Knights Hold Biennial Supreme Council Session
Nearly 100 delegates and as many visitors gathered in Kansas City for the twelfth biennial supreme council of the Catholic Knights of America. The day featured a mass at St Patrick's Cathedral, a welcome from Mayor Jones, and addresses by Edward Feeney and Frank Walsh before routine sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Supreme Council of the
Catholic Knights of America
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Coates Hotel
Uniform Rank Company
Vincennes
Ind
J. W. Norhaus
Mystery Sea Fowl Captured by Local Naturalists
In the vicinity naturalists cannot place the bird in any known catalogue and recall no prior sighting. Some think it may be a sea fowl but no authority has identified it yet. Mr. Dammeier keeps the bird at his farm and has not decided its fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dammeier
Lafayette Township Community Notes and Commencement
A. P. Gaskill made his weekly trip to Fort Wayne. Robert Greenwood closed his term at Hoosier School and left for Raleigh Ind. George Coverdale rebuilds after last winter’s fire. Rumor of a new store at Myhart. Deputy Sheriff Young visited with relatives near Myhart. Mrs. Young is ill. Farmers buy clothing from traveling advertisers. Munson Chapel held a well attended quarterly meeting with Elder Simpson and Rev F M Robinson. First annual commencement at Munson Chapel May 5. graduates Cecelia Lawrence Elsie Kaiser Naomi C Kaiser Mabel McFadden Alonzo Baker Chauncy Mason. Music by Mrs. Miles and Mr Wilson. Address by Rev F M Robinson. class address by Hon James M Robinson. County Superintendent F J Young attended and gave diplomas. Robert Greenwood praised for organizing the program and securing the township’s largest library of seventy books for the Hoosier school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Gaskill
Fort Wayne
Robert Greenwood
Hoosier
Raleigh
Ind
George Coverdale
Myhart
Young
Chicago
Munson Chapel
Elder Simpson
Lafayette Township
Cecelia Lawrence
Elsie Kaiser
Naomi C. Kaiser
Mabel McFadden
Alonzo Baker
Chauncy Mason
Miles
Myr. Wilson
F. M. Robinson
Roanoke
James M. Robinson
F. J. Young
Hoosier School
Greenwood
Cedarville Items and Local Updates
Rain refreshed Cedarville gardens and G Treace suffered a serious foot injury last Friday. A Myers hosted a Saturday ice cream party enjoyed by local youth. Mrs M Hellopeter bought a new horse as Mr and Mrs Cook visited Monday. Hellopeter and son were in the city Saturday. In Atlanta the Presbyterian ministers plan Sunday afternoon street meetings to reach those not attending evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Treace
A. Myers
Atlanta
Court fixes fees for Fort Wayne Electric receivers and appraisers
Judge Baker cut receivers Morris and Worden fees from 10000 to 2000 each and set appraisers Miller Olds Yarnelle at 12.50 a day. O Rourke’s fee fixed at 400 and Col Robertson 100 attorney’s fees. Also notes death of a local figure and Hoagland school commencement at M E church next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
T. J. Logan
Baker
United States District Court
Samuel L. Morris
C. H. Worden
Fort Wayne Electric Corporation
Chas. C. Miller
Chas. L. Olds
Edward F. Yarnelle
W. S. O'Rourke
J. F. Schell Loan and Investment Company
Worden
Morris
Morris and Worden
Charles C. Miller
C. L. Olds
E. F. Yarnelie
Mr. Miller
Mr. Olds
Mr. Yarnelle
Wm. S
Man Seriously Wounds Self in Liquor Delusion
James McGuire, long time county asylum inmate, attempted neck slashing on Columbia street after drinking. Police detained him and Dr. Mc Oscar treated deep neck wounds. he was later moved to the county asylum under Superintendent Felts. He warned of further self harm as crowds surround him, claiming danger at his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McGuire
County Asylum
Columbia Street
McGuire
Mc Oscar
Superintendent Felts
Mr. Felts
Luke Lavanway
Dawkins Farm Notes Report Timely Spring Work
Farmers in the vicinity report over half planted corn and healthy spring wheat. A fine rain last Sunday aided crops. George Bloom made a weekend trip to Huntington on business. Edgerton hosts the first quarterly meeting this year on Saturday and Sunday. Sunday school attendance grows with plans for a 2 pm class next Sunday and a 3 pm meeting after. A local merchant launches a summer huckster wagon. Jack Jones moved from A. W. Gregg’s to William Pio’s place. The new fishing law draws uneven support. Sandy Bollinger returns from Matanzas Cuba. Rev. E A Bunner preaches two weeks from Sunday at 2:30 pm. Cooler weather could bring frost. Fruit trees look promising if temperatures stay mild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bloom
Huntington
Edgerton
Jack Jones
A. W. Gregg
William Pio
Sandy Bollinger
Indiana
Matanzas
Cuba
E. A. Bunner
Local Notes on Travel Visitors and Civic Hints
A light Sunday shower helps farmers plant corn and cyclists keep roads smooth. Mrs Mary Heath and Amy visit friends, Minnie Barkley visits her sister Rose McIntosh, and Minnie plans to join her husband in Colorado. Elmer Grimsley returns from Bloomington, Hiram Congleton visits Monroeville friends, Lila Harrod stays with her parents, May and Minnie La Follette visit Della Lipes, and six year old McKinley Miller is named as H A Millers son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Heath
Amy
Minnie Barkley
Rose McIntosh
Colorado
Elmer Grimsley
Bloomington
Til
Hiram Congleton
Monroeville
Lila Harrod
May
Minnie la Follette
Della Lipes
McKinley Miller
H. A. Miller
Huntertown School Closes. Ice Cream Festival Draws Crowd
T. J. Clutters' district No. 8 school closed on Friday. The Woodmen held an ice cream festival in Huntertown Saturday night with solid attendance. Professor Hyett will hold a singing school meeting at Union chapel Wednesday evening. Father J. Reams shearing sheep. Miss Lou Reams resigns from William Sterling's position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Clutters
District No. 8
Woodmen
Huntertown
Professor Hyett
Union Chapel
Father J. Reams
Lou Reams
William Sterling's
Maysville News Manager James Forsyth Plans Expansion
James Forsyth has assumed management of the Maysville News and will oversee enlargement and improvement to an up to date sheet. The Fox school house was broken into with books and maps destroyed valued at $50. John Eckles reported a missing horse and recovered it after two youths claimed ownership of the buggy. Several social visits and school events are noted, including Miss Ringwalt’s surprise farewell and Miss Effie Chorpening joining the News office staff. Epworth league elected officers. A. D. Craig to speak on sea crossing adventures on May 14 at Maysville, admission free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Forsyth
Maysville
Fox
John Eckles
Henry Sheppleman
Eckles
Myrtle Shafer
May M Reichelderfer
Frances Carrington
May Ringwalt
Miss Ringwalt
Effie Chorpening
Jennie Eckles
Leo
Swift
Miss Frost
George Timbrook
Youngstown
Ohio
J. D. Cummins
Butler
Ethyl
Epworth League
A. D. Craig
Petition to Sell Old M. E. College Property Granted
BR. T. Taylor and H. J. Miller as administrators of BR. T. McDonald filed a petition asking Judge O Rourke to permit sale of the old M. E. college property. The petition was granted. Dan McFall is at Indianapolis on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. T. Taylor
H. J. Miller
BR. T. McDonald
Dan McFall
Indianapolis
State offices found empty by policy holders and deputy sheriff
Deputies and policy holders discovered all state offices empty, prompting questions about access and investigations. Local authorities began inquiries into the unusual closure and its impact on public services.
Life Assurance Company of America Faces Receivership Suit
Indianapolis May 9 The Life Assurance Company of America moved to leave Indianapolis and Indiana after a receiver was sought in circuit court. Policy holders and a deputy sheriff learned of the suit as officers and staff left for Philadelphia to continue operations. Auditor Hart had prepared a filing for the attorney general and had investigated the firm's affairs for over a week, opposing continued business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Life Assurance Company of America
Indiana
Charles F. Binkley
Philadelphia
Hart
Sale of 50 Dozen Shirts and Ties Promoted by Welker
C J Welker located in Schmitz Block 118 Calhoun St offers 50 dozen Men s Tie Cheviot and Percale Shirts with detachable collars and cuffs at sale price per item 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Welker
Schmitz
Calhoun St
Bargain Corsets Hosiery and Underwear Sale Notice
300 Ladies Summer Corsets at 25c regular 39c value. One case 75c Corsets at 50c. Dollar Summer Corsets valued at 1.50. Hosiery and Underwear HQ. Bicycle Hose 50c 75c 1.00. Ladies Silk or Lisle Vests 50c. Bargains in Shirt Waists Wrappers. Store open every evening.
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Wadge
Rolando Strauss
Michael E. Kennelsey
Louis Kerr
R. J. Stanspury
Ligonier
The
Sodality of
St. Patrick’s Church
St. Joseph Township
Maysville Road
Blume
Normal Institute of the
James S.nutt
Grand Rapids
George W. Ely
East Berry Street
Major Nutt
Thirty-fifth
Michigan Volunteers
Spain
Drager
Clifford Wallace
Pennsylvania Avenue
W.H. Hughart
Grand Rapids and
Indiana Road
J. H. P. Hughart
Florida
Mr. Hughart
W. R. Weldon
the Sentinel
W. R. Loch
New York
Mr. Weldon
Will Keeran
Auburn
Emily Chew
Garrett
James Koons
Ossian
E. M. Koons
Margaret Eicher
Decatur
C. H. Felker
South
Harrison Street
Edward Baxter
Harmon Kessler
William Seeman
West Main Street
E. F. Baum
Avilla
W. S. Rehrer
West Jefferson Street
Otto Gunkle
G. W. Felts
Woodland Avenue
Martin Smith
A. W. Bodell
Bethany Presbyterian Church
City
Wayne and
Griffith Streets
Charles Uplegger
Mrs. Seabold
Jackson Street
J. L. Thompson
James M. Liggett
Cumberland Mountains
Chattanooga
Nashville
Tenn
Johnson
Cincinnati
National Association of Charities and Corrections
Thomas Wilkinson
Nickel Plate
Montpelier
Squire James Wilkinson
Mrs. Dammeier
Supreme Council
Sam
Pete & Max’s
Pete &Ax
Serge
Cedarville
Ceivers
O’rourke
Judge Baker
Bright
Hoagland Graded School
M. E. Church
Hamilton
Miss Keyser
James Mwguire
Dawkins
Hoagland
Maysville and Vicinity
EM Sai & OD
Talsy
Jackson Twoship
Inleu
Aces
T .Ke
Alizes
Harva
East
Columbia St
Life Assurance Company OF
America
Sentinel
DR. Bulson
W. Wayne Street
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