Local births and community notices fill Fort Wayne paper
A daughter arrived to Mr and Mrs Samuel Brokaw of 7 Cottage avenue. Twin boys born to Mr and Mrs William Bayer Tuesday one died after a few hours. J Hunter bought 665 East Butler street and took possession. Judge O Rourke granted Jennie Johnson a divorce from Byron Johnson with custody of six children. C B Woodworth elected secretary of the state board of pharmacy the only paid post. Mrs C A Meyer improving after a dangerous operation at St Joe hospital. L B R Hunt injured unloading oats at a car door. William Wells opening a coal and wood yard at Main and Clay streets plans to move to Fort Wayne. Landlord Webber learns his son Robert ill with pneumonia in a Philippines field hospital. Mrs John Files found unconscious from uremic convulsions. Thomas Sinclair convalescing from appendicitis after weeks illness. S F Bowser sick with a nervous condition. plans to visit Tot Springs. Visit ing Nurse fund contributions noted. Sons of Veterans appoint D J Bricker chief marshal for Decoration Day. two flags per grave and wreaths omitted. Memorial exercises planned for Sunday May 27 with speakers to be announced. Masons and Summit City lodge members traveled to Williamsport for third degree. banquet planned. Warsaw Times notes Frank Lanterman seriously ill while staying with Frank McCauley at a Center Lake summer cottage. Rev J Donald Bailey resigns from Bluffton Presbyterian Church after illness. he previously held revival services in Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bayer
J. ©. Hunter
Amos Bowsher
East Butler Street
Judge O'Rourke
Jennie Johnson
Byron Johnson
C. B. Woodworth
State Board of Pharmacy
C. A. Meyer
St. Joe Hospital
L. BR. Hunt
Brown Trucking Company
Willian Wells
Frederickton
Ohio
Main
Clay Streets
Wells
Fort Wayne
Webber
Robert
Philippines
John Files
136
High Street
S. F. Bowser
Tot Springs
Carruthers-Calvin
Lakeside Aid Society
Trinity Episcopal Church
Cain
Sons of Veterans
D. J. Bricker
Summit City
Williamsport
Warsaw Times
Frank Lanterman
Job Printing Department
Frank McCauley
Center Lake
J. Donald Bailey
Presbyterian Church
Bluffton
Bailey
Bethany Presbyterian Church
McClintock and Spielman Wed In Simple Home Ceremony
Miss Mary E. McClintock and Jacob Spielman were married by Rev. J. W. Lake at the Calvary U B church parsonage with no attendants. The ceremony took place at 4 o clock Thursday afternoon at C. F. Carey residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. McClintock
Jacob Spielman
Mannage
J. W. Lake
Calvary U. B. Church
C. F. Carey
Remarkable life of Mrs Mary Hill ends at ninety three
Mrs Mary H Hill of Lancaster Ohio dies at 93 after a long ordeal. Disabled for forty years she remained productive earning money by needlework to support her home and family while paralyzed and unable to sit up. Her husband deserted her and the encumbered house weighed on her as she persevered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Stoneburner
Lancaster
Ohio
Mary H. Hill
Central City W C T U Targets Smoking by Women
Syracuse May 9 The Central City W C T U vows to wage war on female cigarette smoking among society women and girls. At parties members report the habit spreading, with women buying through male servants and even police observations of young women puffing on cigarettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Train Conductor Granted Authority to Remove Cuffs
Deputy Sheriff Stout urged simply to call the conductor as the tale described a decision granting the conductor power to compel the officer to remove handcuffs. Stanton admitted a desire to escape but never found the opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stout
Stanton
Sheldon Leads Socialists Named Canadian League President
Topeka May 9 Rev. Chas M Sheldon has accepted the presidency of the Canadian Socialist league. His socialist writings in the Topeka Christian Capital led the league to offer him the post across Canada. He asked to share his views and accepted only if they matched the league stance. The league replied they did.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kas
Chas. M. Sheldon
Canadian Socialist League
League
Canada
Sheldon
Meeting Of Odd Fellows District Gathering In June
Allen county Odd Fellows district meeting to be held in Monroeville in early June probably Tuesday June 5 under district deputy grand master Alexander Johnson. Seven lodges from Allen county including three from this city and others from New Haven Harlan Monroeville and Maples will be represented. Degree ceremonies and a program prepared by Harmony lodge will include conferring first degree by Harmony’s degree staff with prominent Odd Fellows from across the state expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Odd Fellows
Monroeville
Alexander Johnson
New Haven
Harlan
Maples
Harmony Lodge
Robbers Blow Open Sunbury Bank Safe in Sunbury
Five burglars dynamited the Farmers Bank time safe at Sunbury near Delaware, exposing about 100000 dollars. The blast split the stone front, waking neighbors who rushed out as the robbers fired to deter pursuit and escaped with bags of gold and silver abandoned in the open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Ohio
Farmers’ Bank
Sunbury
Lavina Gokey and Henry Jordan Wed at Cathedral
At the Cathedral on Wednesday morning Miss Lavina Gokey daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gokey and Henry Jordan were united in marriage with Rev Father Durham officiating. Miss Mary Amen attended the bride and John Gokey was best man. High mass and special choir music complemented the ceremony. The bridal party later joined at the Gokey home on Hugh Street for a wedding repast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavina Gokey
Joseph Gokey
Henry Jordan
Father Durham
Mary Amen
John Gokey
Hugh Street
Vaughn Renominated as Circuit Judge in Bluffton Meeting
Democrats of Wells and Blackford counties met in Bluffton to renominate E. C. Vaughn for circuit judge. Opponents were C. E. Sturgis and Levi Mock. After two ballots Vaughn led 13 to 10 with 1 for Mock. Sturgis had 0 in final tally. John Burns of Montpelier was nominated prosecuting attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Blackford
Bluffton
E. C. Vaughn
C. E. Sturgis
Levi Mock
Vaughn
Sturgis
Mock
John Burns
Montpelier
DeKalb Democrats Name Strong County Ticket
DeKalb County Democrats held a mass convention in Auburn on Tuesday with Judge S M Hench of Fort Wayne among speakers. The ticket named includes Representative J W Jackman, Sheriff John Hathaway, Treasurer F M Hines, Surveyor C P Hamman, County Assessor Robert Reed, Coroner Charles Comesky, with central committee to fill county council seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb County
Auburn
S. M. Hench
Fort Wayne
J. W. Jackman
F. M. Hines
John Hathaway
C. P. Hamman
Robert Reed
Charles Comesky
Fort Wayne M E district sets apportionments for church funds
At the Fort Wayne district annual meeting pastors and stewards approved funds raised from the Elkhart conference. Allocations include Episcopal fund 354 dollars conference claimants 1189 missions 4043 church extension 849 freedmen 679 education 1325 Sunday School union 136 tracts 136 American Bible society 100 sustentation 340. apportioned among district churches by membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Fort Wayne
Elkhart
Episcopal
American Bible Society
Shirley City Officers Certified After May 7 Election
The Shirley County Board of Elections certified the results of the May 7 election. George W. Miller was named Clerk, William L. Hearley Treasurer, Burt Smith Marshal, and Henry Core with Frederick Kerns named Trustees. Each candidate received twenty-one votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Elections
Shirley Gily
George W. Miller
William L. Hearley
Burt Smith
Henry Core
Frederick Kerns
Annual Meeting Of Fort Wayne Building Loan And Savings
The Fort Wayne Building Loan and Savings association held its annual meeting on Wednesday evening. Officers were re elected: President O E Bradway, Vice President W L Moellering, Treasurer William Stephan, Secretary P J McDonald, Directors T J Rodabaugh M W Walsh C R Coliney, Auditors W S Catshall Hugh Hogan William G Stahl. The group voted to cut loan rates to 6 1 3 percent from 8 and allow borrowers to repay principal at any time with interest reduced accordingly. Officers reported the association's condition as flourishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Fort Wayne Building Loan and Savings Association
O. E. Bradway
W. L. Moellering
William Stephan
P. J. McDonald
T. J. Rodabaugh
M. W. Walsh
C. R. Coliney
W. S. Catshall
Hugh Hogan
William G. Stahl
Dentist Sues Fraternal Order for 50000 Damages
Dr W C Sensibaugh of Port Byron sues Fraternal Tri unes for 50000 alleging injury from an electric shock during initiation in May 1898. He claims permanent disability after a misdirected contact left his right side paralyzed for months.
Murphy plans two year lecture tour in Australia
Francis Murphy and Mrs. Murphy prepare an extended lecture tour of Australia, aiming to stay at least two years. They left Indianapolis for New York for a brief family visit, sail from San Francisco on July 11, and will stop in Indianapolis for a few days in June before heading to the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Francis Murphy
Australia
Evolution of a Name Story as Bridget to Marguerite
A girl from humble parents is enrolled as Bridget, later Bridgetta, then Ettа, evolving through Margaretta to Marguerite by graduation. The tale traces how her given name shortened and transformed across her schooling years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget
Bridgetta
Etta
Margaretta
Marguerite
A Fast Bicycle Rider Needs Bucklen Amica Salve
A cyclist's pain relief and healing salve claim Bucklen Amica Salve cures cuts sprains bruises chafing chapped hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c. Sold by Dreier Bros druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Amica
Dreier Brus
Meyer Schulz Wedding Unites Louise Meyer and Fred Schulz
Rev J Evans of Bethel Evangelical Church performed the marriage of Louise Meyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry F Meyer to Fred C Schulz last evening. The ceremony was small with intimate friends present. The couple will reside with the Meyer family at 6 Washington Boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Evangelical Church
Louise
Henry F. Meyer
Fred C. Schulz
Schulz
Washington. Boulevard
Stanton In Prison After Train Transfer Bluff
Deputy Sheriff George Stout returns from Jeffersonville with George Stanton alias Swanson in custody. Stanton resisted restraints, claiming the supreme court requires handcuffs be removed on trains for emergencies, and he argued the train ride left him unrestrained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stout
Jeffersonville
George Stanton
Swanson
Stanton
Logansport
Indianapolis
Stout
Supreme Court
Low rate excursion tickets to North Manchester for Dunkards meet
Tickets at a single fare for round trip from North Manchester Indiana to the German Baptists annual meeting. Outward travel May 29 to June 4 beyond 100 miles or May 31 to June 8 within 100 miles. Return by June 10 or deposit to July 5. Inquiries to R J Hamilton Fort Wayne or C A Asterlin Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Ind
Dunkards
North Manchester
Gall
R. J. Hamilton
Fort. Wayne
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Couple Fails to Arrive for Huntington Wedding
The planned wedding at Theo Trussler residence in Huntington did not occur as the couple from Fort Wayne and Columbia City could not travel. Albert Hoover, cousin of Mrs Trussler, was to wed a Fort Wayne bride whose name was not learned. the Trusslers lamented the change and still hosted a dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Theo. Trussler
Dr King’s New Life Pills Claim Sharp Mind Boost
Ad copy touts Stomach and Liver action for a keen clear brain and higher ambition. A 25 cent box is sold by Dreier Bros druggists, promising a feeling of renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Dreier Bros
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Diether Lumber CO
Red
Superior At
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Mitte
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Robert Klaehn
West Main
M’clintock— Spielman
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LN Flickin
NEW _YORK
Shirley City Oftvicers
Sues Lodge
Bears
Castoria
the Centaur Company
New York City
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Wmichizgan Av
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Express
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