Tragic Death of Louise Pfleiderer Reported in City
Louise Pfleiderer, 23, of 536 East Wayne Street, reportedly walked to the Maumee River on Thursday afternoon and vanished. After three days a river search recovered her body, clothing torn and mud covered, with authorities deeming suicide unlikely amid questions of possible murder but finding no foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Pfleiderer
East Wayne Street
Jacob Pfleiderer
Miss Pfleiderer
John
Frank Neher
Ed. Nieman
Maumee
White's
Barnett
Schone & Veith
Waber
Thieves take man’s valuables in weekend burglary
Thieves entered through a broken window on Saturday night, stealing a gun, fishing tackle, and other valuables from the residence. No arrests reported. Neighborhood patrols increased as investigators review evidence.
Court News From Fort Wayne Labor and Law Updates
Judge O Rourke appoints Theodore Thorward as receiver of the Fort Wayne Saengerbund Building Loan and Savings association with a $6000 bond signed by John W White and Gottlieb Haller. Various court actions include divorces, indictments, and lawsuits in this era, with details of administrators, suits, and arrests across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottlieb Unger
O'Rourke
Theodore Thorward
Fort Wayne Saengerbund Building, Loan and Savings Association
Thorward
John W. White
Gottlieb Haller
Goldie Ellenwood
Warren Ellenwood
Ellenwood
Heber Bare
Aboit Township
Squire Bullerman
Maris Maurer
O’rourke
Frank Gruber
Veronika Gruber
Logan
The
Sentinel
United States Grand Jury
Indianapolis
Daniel Gorman
Gorman
United States
Sarah Lavina McEntire
Hartman & Stokes
William L. Pettit
Pageler
Fred
Reformatory
Chris Wulf
Robison Park
Squire Huser
Hench
Joseph Harding
J. F. Schell Loan and
Clara L. Price
Edward J. Price
Price
Jeffersonville
Jacob Beckes
Lafayette Street
Judge O'Rourke
Sarah J. Hiser
Charles J
Lockwood
Shopmen's Picnic at Centlivre's Park Highlights Races
Saturday afternoon the Western Gas Construction company held its annual picnic at Centlivre's park. Athletic sports featured the event with FE Hughes winning the bicycle race and C H Dalton taking the half mile in 3 05. A fine supper followed prepared by C L Bradley and John Boyle. A baseball game drew interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Gas Construction Company
Centlivre’s Park
FE. Hughes
C. H. Dalton
C. L. Bradley
John Boyle
Woman Takes Carbolic Acid in Hayden Street Incident
Officer Richardson phoned the police Saturday to report that Mrs Shelley of Hayden Street had ingested carbolic acid. It was not confirmed whether the poison was taken accidentally, but belief suggests accidental ingestion. The elderly Mrs Rouble is noted as a prominent city figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Shelley
Hayden Afieet
Harry Westerman
Harrison Street
Mat Stevens
Andy McDaniel
Alaska Prospectors Letter From Ed Ohneck in Gold Fields
Ed Ohneck writes from Fort Cudahy Alaska about slow mining on Clinton creek. He details fire mining methods, deep holes, and costly, slow progress while praising sister Velma's carnival queen win. He notes harsh winters, short days, mosquitos in summer, and the difficulty of obtaining reading material and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Ohneck
Fort Cudahy
Velma Ohneck
Clinton Creek
Colorado
Wyoming
Alaska
Indiana
Gred Ol. Oie
A Cure for Consumption by Violet Light Beams
Dr J Mount Bleyer of New York claims violet rays via electrical apparatus cure consumption. Experiments on animals and humans, plus plant growth under violet light, support his theory of tissue regeneration through colored light. Also notes a baby’s accident, a large park snake sighting, and the U S Court term opening June 13 in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Horticultural Department
Washington
Bleyer
Royal Academy of Medicine and Surgery
Italy
National Academy of Mexico
American Medical Association
French Larynagological Society
Paris
Electro-Therapeutical Society
France
Berlin
Rome
Moscow
Fort Wayne Electric works to stay ten years
James J. Wood returns from the east with General Electric officials and confirms a ten year continuation of the Fort Wayne Electric Works in Fort Wayne. A new Albany incorporated company with $500000 capital will fund the plant here and Wood will be manager. Indiana directors include H C Paul C S Bush and John W White. The firm plans to hire up to 500 workers as business grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Wood
General Electric Company
Fort Wayne Electric Works
Albany
N. Y
New York
J. B. Fulton
BE. E. Gilbert
5. D. Green
George C. Hollister
Indiana
H. C. Paul
C. S. Bush
John W. White
Woods
Sentinel
Wood
The Fair Millinery Bargains In Secourlie Styles
Our department showcases booming Secourlie Leghorns Dress Sailors and lace trimmed capes priced at 19 cents to 2.25 dollars. Shirt waists 25 cents, all wool jackets 2.50, brocaded skirts 9.00, all wool suits 3.50, bicycle suits 2.50, men s suits 1.90 and men s solid shoes 79 cents. Bicycles advertised 35 percent lower than elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our
Secourlie Leghorns
The Latest Spring Bonnet and Hat Sale Ad
The Latest at 157 Calhoun St advertises a spring bonnet Mat walking hat and sailor style hats for immediate purchase. Call for details and available selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun St
Garden seeds and lawn supplies sale notice
Evergreen lawn grass seed cheaper than Bed 20c per pound. Lawn fertilizer clean and convenient at 26c for a 5 pound package. Garden seeds bulk and fresh to name. Save postage by buying from us. Seed potatoes Early Rose and cider varieties. Insecticides Slugshot Hoellebore and other bug killers.
Indiana Music Teachers Association meet in South Bend
The twenty second annual Indiana Music Teachers Association meeting will be held in South Bend on the 27th to 30th of next month. Fort Wayne attendees are arranging plans. Prof. William Miles is scheduled to speak. Other prominent music figures from across the country will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Music Teachers’ Association
South Bend
Fort Wayne
William Miles
Sister Seeks Help in Locating Mrs Ash
Mrs. W. S. Williams of Cleveland writes to Superintendent Gorsline asking him to locate her sister Mrs. William S. Ash. The letter seeks assistance from authorities to find the missing relative.
Ashbrook urged to visit Cleveland for sister’s care
Brook, known to be in Fort Wayne, is told her sister is dangerously ill. If Mrs. Ashbrook wishes to see her alive, she must travel to Cleveland immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brook
Fort Wayne
Mrs. Ashbrook
Cleveland
Doctors Exchange Letters From Heidelberg Student
Dr. Wallace reports a letter from Dr. Adolph Wermuth now in Heidelberg Baden taking a course at Heidelberg University. A 1898 graduate of the College of Medicine he describes the historic town and notes many English and American residents. He says the English and American quarters resemble a modern American town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Adolph Wermuth
Heidelberg
Baden
Gromiy
Heidelberg University
Wermuth
College of Medicine
Old Town
J G Thieme & Son Spring Stock Closest Out Sale
Early fall orders for spring woolens led J G Thieme & Son to close out their entire stock of men boys and children's clothing. Sacks suits blue serge worsteds and cheviots are offered at deep discounts with prices ranging from 3 90 to 14.00 for various suits and pants with shirts hats underwear and trrousers also on sale.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mee
Court News
ED Ohneck
New New York
J. J. Wood
NEW Concern Incorporated
W. White
Frank Long
J. C. Peters
City
Mrs. Long
Trortaon St
S. H. Havice
W. Wayne St
Ind
Alze
Poral
Nichols-Shepard
Nichols & Shepard Coo
Battle Crack
Mich
Nichols-Shepard Sels-felder
Music Teachers’ Association
J.G. Thieme & Son
Wae Bones
Toc
Madras
Columbia
Clinton St
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