Local News Highlights From Fort Wayne Area
Oliver Evans leaves for the west on a long business trip. Henry Meyer of Milan township is seriously ill at his country home. Architect Riedel completes church drawings for Friedensaw Nebraska. Mrs. Rachel Eckart goes to California for several weeks. Herman Hartwig buys the Wilding homestead for 7500 dollars. Weber injured at Eckart Packing. McDonald attends Presbyterian assembly in Minneapolis. Simpson and Edna Billington wed in Elkhart. Krah returns from army, to St Louis for job. Flora Nix and Frank Evans wed at St Mary's. Carters' hand crushed in Chicago. Birthday surprise for Dr McCormick. Mrs. Kleinschmidt buried in Illinois. Remodeling planned for Allen County Savings and Loan building. A swindler targets sewing machines. Toledo capitalists eye New Haven elevator site. New Haven set for elevator and possible coffin factory. Local births, marriages, and civic notes. Marines, funerals, and society updates from Fort Wayne area.
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Rachel Eckart
West Williams Street
California
Herman Hartwig
Ella Wilding
Wilding
Henry Weber
Eckart
St Joseph’s Hospital
E. H. McDonald
Minneapolis
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Ernest C. Simpson
Edna Billington
Elkhart
T. Simpson
Auburn Daily Courisr
N. CG. Miller
Fort Wayne
H. D. Miller
Kiblinger
Auburn
Juin Krah
Christian Krah
Criffith Street
Nineteenth
United States Infantry
Porto Rico
Kerah
St. Louis
Flora Nix
Frank Evans
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Hattenroth
Margaret Carrole
John Scheffer
Chicago
Hope Hospital
Siemen
McCormick
Henry Kleinschmidt
Illinois
Freidham
Ind
Adams County
Allen County Eavings and Loan Association
Berry and
Clinton Streets
Fred Rippe
Brick World
Korte & Bruick
Toledo
New Haven
L. A. Stein & Co
West Main Street
A. J. Moynihan
Journal
Democratic Editorial Association
Madison
Hugh Rockhill
Percy Smith
Washington, D. C
Juanita
Myrtle Stahl
Hicksville
Dora Shook
Fred Crawford
Crawford
Pennsylvania
Herman Helmie
Berlin
Germany
Ellie Oswald
Tillie Swartzel
Detroit
Christian Brown
John Holzinger
Huntington County
S. M. Foster
Lindenwood Cemetery Association
S. C. Lumbard
Lumbard
Sons of Veterans
Congressman Robinson
Mary R. Knope
Westminster Seminary
Fred Strong Shepherd
New York
Brooklyn
George Stevens
T. E. Ellison
Caleveras
Fort Wahyne
Ellison
Frank Draker
Bloomingdale
Taylor Street
Broadway
Draher
Stophiet Street
W. P. Bending
Bass Works
Bending
Louise Hille
John Lindenberg
Union Street
C. Gross
Henry Hille
Lindenberg
Olive Club
Severa
County superintendents deny compact rumor at meeting
County Superintendent Young flatly denies a sensational Indianapolis report that a three-year license pact barred candidates before June elections. He says the April 1 meeting of the Northern Indiana Teachers Association in his office was open, included State Superintendent Jones, discussed enumeration law only, and no talk of license restrictions occurred. A separate police report notes a man, later identified as John Ford, arrested for vagrancy after presenting revenue stamps and valuables at Collars barbershop. jailed for 15 days.
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the Sentinel
Indianapolis Sentinel
Northern Indiana Teachers’ Association
Young
Indianapolis
Superintendents’ Association
Worley
Kosciusko County
Lapp
John Ford
Who Is He A Fort Wayne Bicyclist Beer Scandal
The Columbia City Post questions where Fort Wayne bicyclists obtained beer that incapacitated them in town. They did not likely bring it from Summit City and suspect violations of Sunday law. The party dined at Dan Meyers restaurant, behaved lewdly, and a city police officer may have witnessed the misconduct. Officials urged punishment and tracing the drink source to prevent repeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City Post
Fort Wayne
Summit City
Dan Meyers
New test planned on Indiana liquor license law
Rev S E Nicholson of Kolomo and Anti Saloon League Indiana says suits are filed in several counties to test the constitutionality of Indiana's license law. The league argues the state may license a business that demoralizes society and seeks to question the power to license if the right to sell liquor is not inalienable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Nicholson
Kolomo
Nicholson
Anti-Saloon League of
Indiana
League
Supreme Court
Auditors Sends Township Financial Record Blanks
Auditor Hart dispatched three blank forms to all township trustees under the new law. The records cover receipts, disbursements, and balances. Trustees may place the blank forms anywhere as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Indiana prison plans new heating plant to cut fuel costs
Warden Harley submitted to the governor a plan for a new heating plant at the Indiana prison. He claims it will save $10,000 annually on fuel while noting last winter's cold period drove monthly costs to $2,500. John Ford was arrested by Lieutenant Lapp on a charge of wage mayhem Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley
Indiana
John Ford
Lapp
Vwage
Brakeman Rescues Self After scalp Wound on Freight
Wabash brakeman John Reddington stood on a fast freight near New Waverly when a bridge cable struck his head. The scalp was ripped back over his face, yet he clinged to a car walk. He revived, pushed the scalp back, and was treated by Dr. Well with fourteen stitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
John Reddington
New Waverly
Well
Brakeman Stump Hurt In Nickel Plate Yard Accident
Brakeman C. E. Stump was hurled from a cupola seat when a train stopped in Nickel Plate yards, spraining his back and likely sidelining him for one or two weeks. Dr. E. F. Wagner, back from Cleveland, notes warm weather and recalls a Klondike straw hat sighting. Mrs. Gale Parry and her son visit Huntington, while Mrs. H. K. Parry of Lucas, Ohio, spends a few days in the Lime city. May 8 ad for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate
Jay
C. E. Stump
Mr. Stump
E. F. Wagner
Cleveland
Gale Parry and Son
Huntington
C. W. Dearworth
H. K. Parry
Lucas, Ohio
Lime City
Summer Outings by Nickel Plate on Erie and Chautauqua shores
The Nickel Plate road presents a pictorial guide titled Summer Outings highlighting scenic spots along the south shore of Lake Erie and the famed shores of Lake Chautauqua. Aimed at travelers seeking low rates, the brochure promotes affordable summer trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Lake Erie
Lake Chautauqua
Notice to S S superintendents to file reports
Every S. S. superintendent in Alien county is asked to send their statistical report by June 1. Reports may be sent to me or left at the office of the Fort Wayne Sentinel.
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S. S
Alien County
The
Fort Wayne
For Sale Short Horn Bulls From Noted Champions
Highly bred young Short Horn bulls by Chieftain from Scottish King and Non Pariel Chief, relations to Gay Monarch and other imported bulls. Prices not expected high. Sunnyside Farm Charles McCulloch proprietor 10 41 Fort Wayne Ind. Money to loan on real estate or personal security C F Pfeiffer Rooms 6 7 Bass Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Sunnyside Farm
Charles McCulloch
Fort Wayne
Ind
C. F. Pfeiffer
Bass Block
Nickel Plate Announces Low Rate Summer Excursions
Patrons are urged to watch for pleasant surprises with low rate excursions this summer. Check newspapers and consult ticket agents for reduced fares before buying tickets. Remember the three daily express trains from Chicago to New York or Boston with no changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Daily Express
Chicago
New York
Boston
Deaths and Funerals Evans John D Evans dies of pneumonia
John D Evans died at 4 p m Tuesday at his son in law J W Bell 381 Lafayette Street from pneumonia He was born in Wales aged 58 and had recently come to make his home with his daughter A cold after arrival preceded the illness trailing his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Evans
J. W. Bell
Lafayette Street
Mr. Evans
Wales
Death of Bernice E Stock at 52 Hamilton Street
Bernice E Stock aged 17 years 11 months 5 days wife of J H Stock died last Wednesday morning at the family home from puerperal fever. She was daughter of James P Godfrey. Funeral held Friday at 1 30 from the home and at 2 from Simpson M E Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice E. Stock
J. H. Stock
Hamilton Street
Death of George Kress a Fort Wayne resident for 25 years
George Kress aged 53 died at 5 am Thursday at his home on 10 dollars avenue after a long illness of consumption. He had worked 19 years at the Fort Wayne Organ factory. Survived by his wife and seven children, all but one son Jacob of Buffalo, New York, reside in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kress
Dollars Avenue
Kress
Fort Wayne
Jacob
Buffalo
N. Y
Death of Mrs. Fredericka Drover in Huntington, 72
Mrs. Fredericka Drover aged 72 died at her Huntington home Thursday after a long illness. Born January 24, 1827 near Bremen Germany she came to America in 1844 and settled in Huntington county. Surviving are fourteen children including Mrs. Fenneman Mrs. Young William H. Drover Mrs. Lehmeyer Fred S. Drover Miss Schaefer Herman H. Drover and Mrs. Hayden. She was a devout member of the Reformed church.
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Huntington
Fredericka Drover
Henry Drover
John Provines
Fort Wayne
Drover
Bremen
Germany
America
New York City
New York
Cleveland
Christian Bishott
Decatur
Indianapolis
J. Young
Hammond
Wm. H. Drover
Wm. Lehmeyer
Fred
Death of Henry Meyer in Milan township near Goeglein
Henry Meyer died at his home in Milan township near Goeglein after a period of critical illness due to paralysis. Born in Windheim Germany, 68 years ago, he came to America in 1854 and settled in Allen county as a farmer. He married Christina Schafer, who preceded him in death, and nine daughters and three sons survive. Sons Henry, William married. Christian at the home. Daughters include Mrs. John Rabman and others, with five married and four at home.
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Henry Meyer
Milan Township
Goeglein
Allen County
Mr. Meyer
Windheim
Germany
America
Christina Schafer
Henry
William
Christian
John Rabman
Fred Prange
William Bruick
Valentine Goeglein
Christian Goeglein
Christina
Minnie
Rosina
Henrietta
BISMARCKS IRON NERVE DOCTORS PROMOTE HEALTH TONIC
Mrs B Tucker of Cromwell Indiana testifies that Dr King's New Life Pills build energy and vitality by improving stomach liver kidneys and bowels. The indomitable will and splendid health attributed to the pills and sold for 25 cents at Dreler & Bros.
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Dr. King
Dreler & Bros
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Oliver Evans
West
Architect Riedel
Friedensaw
Neb
John Richmond
Couty
Belot
Julia Larrimore
Fred Kratzch
West Second Street
MR. Young
Blanks
Joe
IND Ants
AL Fiilehae
Bears
Castoria
Bismarck
B. Tucker
Cromwell, Ind
Syracuse
D. Shordon & Co
Columbia Street
GGA
Priceival
Butchasa
Celeste
Cremang
Saye Cuagier
Diayasun
Rene Qurey
Metres Altan National Bank
Nations Bank of the
Reput
Mann Exchange Bank
Jay Palbroasd
Eeperass
Citta
Yea Raplich
Este
Wesell Organs
Dawest
SEARS
Joeeuch & Go. (Inc
Fulion
Desplaines
Wayman
Thomas Mack
Wood
160Th Indiana Regiment
DR. Wenger
Europe
London
Paris
Vienna
Bright
N. R. Wenger
Calhoun Street
Mauane Coattay
Bodenkleene
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