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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1900
Page
4
Wayne Dry Goods Co announces a new local store formed from former employees of Dewald Co. It pledges practical knowledge to serve the community with quality goods at reasonable prices and to attract customers with cash flow and reliable stock.
A funeral was held with Rev. Eilek officiating as mourners paid respects to the deceased. In a related, unrelated note, a violent incident near Linden Wood cemetery caused casualties, and a daughter was reported missing amid chaos.
The November term of the circuit court opens with Judge O Rourke urging diligent trial readiness. Multiple cases set for jury or court action include Rufus Awes v. Wabash, Deuter et al. et al. suit items, and John Ellsworth v. John Hart Tinsheen. Divorce filings and alimony requests appear, along with property disputes and debt suits.
A jumble of OCR garble reports multiple court actions. DaShar charged with prostitution is released. Daisy Doshor, Thamay Fun, Clyde Smith and others are scheduled for trials in December. A Della Rogers perjury case appears. A garden-related matter is dismissed. A July deposition case and an upcoming anti-use measure are noted.
Court actions include a divorce granted to Cathinring Grides with child custody for two minors and support from the father, plus multiple judgments and trial dates. Cases named Ada Magorvs, Anthony Conway, Long Sook vs Blinberh Kammeyer, Michael Futrick, and others proceed under Judge Aiken with venue motions and upcoming jury dates in December and November.
Zollars names multiple committees for the upcoming year of the association. Notable appointees include Samuel Morris W Vahey Howey Colerier Barry Huan A J Smith and several others spanning legal administration and memorial affairs. The staff report notes executive officers president Zollars secretary Shamnbaugh and treasurer Vesey with upcoming annual meeting details and a wedding notice for Mian Toews daughter of Charles Moemlg.
In Tidisnapatis Tudianopolis a large parish procession and excursion train are organized for Fr. Ferman Alerding’s consecration as bishop of Fort Wayne. Prominent clergy including Bishops Chitard and O’Donaghur will attend, with over forty clergy from the diocese. Parishioners of St Joseph’s plan major receptions and a warm welcome for the new rector Rev. Enthon Dawd.
Boston November 19. An address titled Reform Forces of the Country issued by George F Washburn president of the Bryan coalition Massachusetts and national committee man at the People's Party argues the 1900 campaign was a conscience clash with capital. He asserts McKinley reelection aided plutocracy and trusts and that the reform movement will secure a decisive victory though Bryan may be challenged to unify a new party platform.
The speaker advocates a merged reform movement uniting Britain Democrats, Bryan Republicans, populists and smaller groups to form a new party. He calls for a conference in the central region to align efforts and begin organizing a nationwide political federation.
New York reports Ivan Carley, a known Wall Street broker from Grange New Jersey, filed for bankruptcy in Tyenton with liabilities exceeding 1.09 million and no assets. Principal creditors include Carley borowed mousy 509 576 Tam an Swan Co J Kennedy Tod Co Fran Detters and Cues Schlessinger Lowlan etc. The notice notes massive past-due claims from numerous lenders and hints at an expose to force payment while detailing substantial overseas and domestic liability.
Alexander, a farmer living twenty miles south of here, was murdered by his seventeen year old son Walter with buckshot fired at close range. The mother and husband of Mrs James Hager and other relatives are charged as accessories. The motive appears to be removing Alexander to settle family disputes, with confessions and ensuing arrests reported in a nearby community.
Poplay Blut Mp Nov 14 Wallhe Abcuidur a 15 year old boy son of Richard Alexander a farmer living across the line in Arians is accused of involvement in the death of his father. He was arrested pending investigation and purportedly confesses implicating his mother sister and her husband James Hogan. Hogan believed to be ringleader and to be sent to Paragould Arkansas for safekeeping.
The ad lists discounted items for a Great November Sale including wine bur seasants, collars, Rainy Day Skirts, pies, fleeced wrappers, Endies Herticants samples, Ladies Patticonts, solid gold set rings, and various hosiery and apparel. Prices range from one dollar to a few dollars, with emphasis on limited-time values and a wide assortment for men and women.
A damaged report details the son confessing to a killing as authorities outline the incident. The father, a well to do resident, was present when the shooting occurred at their home. The case hinges on the son’s admission and the surrounding circumstances.
An eccentric old woman from Shelby County Cohunblana in Med thare yesterday, Mary Yen syu he, once bright and courted by village youth, sang as she sat unable to move. After parents died she lived in poverty, was driven to a poorhouse, and there she sang daily until death, twelve years in confinement.
A long list of marriage licenses appears with numerous names including Willa E H Bair and Oda M Den ninghoff, Charles E Keller and Muguerin, Ephraim Keister and Sophie Rabert, plus many other pairs. The record names couples across various surnames such as Warner Olfie M Hurseh Hurley, Krauhs Bila Pilgtar Viethe Guebard Deasie Bay, Fred A Soviteyn Adetine Whit, and more, with dates and locations implied in the OCR. The passage reflects a formal civic record of licenses issued to diverse individuals.
Quail numbers show a strong year with many birds reported in local counts yet shooting restrictions remain common as most farms post signs banning hunting. Several hunters had limited success yesterday due to rain and wind. Coroner Barnett testified in the Wier Diding case from Triferxon townships after a sudden death attributed to an apparent accident or medical event.
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