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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1899

Page

14

Local News Briefs From This City

Diphtheria case reported in the Paul family at 24 West Washington Street. Several residents travel for work and leisure, including Miss Annie Koenig returning to Racine, Wis., and John Koch sustaining a deep hand cut. School district beautification progresses with new plants, grading, and a concrete walk. A marriage at St Pauls Lutheran church unites Miss Mary Meyers and Fred Trarbach. Community notices include hospital visits, carpentry accidents, and upcoming medical conferences for local doctors.

Pfeiffer Fourd Street John, Leier South Haxon Street Louise Greenwell Huntertown Paul West Washington Street Hamilton Hudson, Ind Hope Hospital H. Havke Lina Zimerlee Griffith Street Third Presbyterian Church Quartet Monroeville Hagiue Lizzie East Washington Street California Annie Koenig Racine Wis George D. Ohneck Centlivre Brewing Company Ohneck Randall Hotel Jackson Albion Barr Wayne Streets Thomas W. Phillips Orchard Street C. E. Stults Ernst Burkholdt Berghoff Brewery East Wayne Street Dr. Kesler John Koch Maumee Avenue Mr. Koch Dr. Duemling Joseph G. B. M. Bower Lafayette College Easton Charles Emory Smith United States Griggs W. E. Camble Milton W. R. Mayo Camble Huntington News-Democrat Effe Landis Fort Wayne Shipshewanna Ind Landis Woodland Avenue Clinton Street Mary Meyers Fred Trarbach St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Miller Mises Marguerite Esi Hertha Pageler Groops Will Essinger Monsdorter Tnan

Sudden Illness Strikes Aged Resident at Erie Street

August Gerberding of 108 Erie street collapsed from a congestive chill while planting potatoes on Thursday. A young helper witnessed the incident and summoned aid. he was taken home and attended by Dr. Schilling. He remains in serious condition, with the outcome uncertain.

August Gerberding Erie Street

Before the Strike Work Continues at Buffalo Docks

Buffalo officials report normal dock operations ongoing despite the strike. Significant grain shipments were lifted yesterday and overnight, with officials confident all harbor vessels will be unloaded by tomorrow.

Buffalo N. Y

Dr Gavin Weds in Massillon Ceremony

Fort Wayne friends learn of Dr Frank W Gavin recent move to Canton Ohio as he marries Miss Ella May Smith of Mansillon at the bride's home in Massillon. Rev J I Wilson officiates at seven o'clock with about fifty relatives present. They plan a reception and supper then travel to Cleveland and Detroit before settling at 18 Brie Street Canton after June 28.

Fort Wayne Frank W. Gavin Canton Massillon James A. Gavin Busan Gavin Cleveland Detroit Brie Street

One of the largest oil deals described in Hartford paper

The Hartford City Times reports a major oil deal completed yesterday involving a prominent field. Details are sparse due to damaged text but indicate a significant transaction in the oil sector with A B Trent referenced amid brief notes.

Hartford City-Times B. Trent

William Geake Elected Grand Master of Indiana Masons

William Geake of Fort Wayne has been elected grand master of the grand lodge of Indiana in Indianapolis, heading about 32,000 Masons in the state. Born in Bristol June 26, 1849, he migrated to Canada and back to England before settling in Fort Wayne seventeen years ago as a contractor in cut stone. His career in Masonry spans Poledo 1871, Chapter 1872, Knight Templar and Scottish Rite 1882, and the thirty third degree in New York City in 1889.

Masonic Grand ‘Lodge of Indiana Indianapolis William Geake Masonic Fraternity Geake Grand Lodge of S. 8. Johnson Jeffersonville O’rourke Fort Wayne England Bristol Canada America Poledo Knight Templar Scottish Rite W. M Summit City Lodge A. M

Kaiser Not Guilty In Revenue Liquor Charge

Fort Wayne druggist Kaiser, residing at 544 South Calhoun Street, is acquitted by a United States court in Indianapolis of selling liquor without a license. He was charged by revenue authorities with failing to pay the necessary government tax. The Daily Sentinel reports the verdict received via telegram from Indianapolis this afternoon.

The Sentinel Telegram Indianapolis United States W. C. ‘Maiser Kaiser Sooth Calhoun Street

Company Directors Convene On International Shipment Plan

The board met yesterday at Henry C. Paul’s office to discuss a new shipment point abroad and a broader BoP strategy. Thieme, who has just returned from an eastern trip for the company, joined fellow directors in the session.

Bop Thieme Ini Constitution Yeaterday Henry C. Paul

Winona Assembly Plans Summer Programs Highlight Esteemed Speakers

Winona assembly documents reveal a premier gathering with leading national figures as speakers. The event opens July 3 with the Pennsylvania Company possibly launching the Winona Warsaw train by June 12 to serve a growing cottage population.

Winona Pennsylvania Company Warsaw

War Veterans Parade Encampment Draws 30000 in Terre Haute

War veterans parade marked the largest crowd in Terre Haute history with about 30 000 spectators. The encampment goes to Indianapolis for 1900. the Women’s Relief Corps elected Mrs Maria Slater president over Mrs Zinn. The Grand Army and National Guard paraded, Culver Black Horse Cavalry and Terre Haute schoolboys drew attention, Governor and staff attended in full dress.

Woman’s Relief Corps Maria Slater Logansport Zinn Indianapolis Samantha West Miller Grand Army National Guard Culver Black Horse Cavalry Infantry Terre Haute

Son of Admiral Dewey Visits Fort Wayne Business Trip

George S. Dewey, son of the Manila Bay hero, arrived in the city for a business trip with Joy Langdon & Co. of New York. He declined to discuss his father’s deeds, preferring privacy and stating he is in business, not in the navy. He registered at the New Avon and was seen at DeWald & Co. before leaving for New York.

George 8 New York DeWald & Co Dewey

Prohibition tensions hit Cumberland assembly in Denver

In Denver on May 25 grave dissent grew among Cumberland Presbyterian members over temperance resolutions pledging church votes to the prohibition party. A motion to reconsider failed, and a roll of Sabbath observance was adopted critiquing commissioners who toured the loop last Sunday. The clerk was ordered to report the delegates’ names to their presbyteries.

Denver Col Cumberland Presbyterian Assembly Prohibition Party Hoever

Baptist Education Society Holds Pacific Coast Talk

In San Francisco on May 25 the second session of the American Baptist Educational Society featured a conference and open discussion on the feasibility of establishing a Baptist Theological School on the Pacific Coast. Leaders included Rev. Whitaker, Blackburn, Hill, and Brown with Rev. Hobart presenting The Aims and Methods of Theological Education. William Geller bought Miss Nancy O'Brien’s West Washington Street residence for $3,000 via Curdes agency.

San Francisco Cal American Baptist Educational Society Baptist Theological School Pacific Coast Robert Whitaker California Alex Blackburn D. D Oregon C. M. Hill A. B. Brown W. S. Hobart Yonkers, N. Y William Geller Nancy O’brien West Washington Street Curdes Agency

Columbia Buggies and Carriages Ad in Fort Wayne Trade

Fort Wayne and Allen county buggy trade sought by Columbia Buggies and Carriages via stock display and promises of high quality at unmatched prices. Also advertising Hoosier Check Row Corn Planter Case Corn Cultivator Deering Bind ers Mowers and farm implements. Address 61 and 63 East Columbia St. May 26.

Fort Wayne Allen County D. Shordon & CO East Columbia St

Allen County Superintendents Ordered to File Reports

The Fort Wayne Sentinel announces that every 8. 8. superintendent in Allen County must submit their statistical report by June 1. Reports may be mailed or dropped at the Fort Wayne Sentinel office, directed to D. Craig, Gen. Bupt.

Allen County The Fort Wayne Sentinel

Child's Miraculous Escape On Railroad Tracks

A Vandalia train near Culver spotted a small child on the track. The engineer attempted to stop but the train could not. seventeen cars passed before it halted. Remarkably the child was uninjured except for minor facial bruising.

Wis Culver Plymouth News Ttichi

For Sale Highly Bred Young Horned Bulls and Related Stock

Auction note lists pedigreed bulls from Ohio and the World’s Fair stock with imports. Mentions Chieftain offspring Scot fish Bing Mon Pariel Ching and Monarch lineage. Indicates strong breeding stock ready for buyers at a regional sale.

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