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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1889

Page

3

Epidemics and civic matters fill Allen County report

Hog cholera and diphtheria spread through several counties and Elkhart vicinity households. Pensions granted to Curtis and Adam Oster. Wm Rockhill exonerated in a tax case. Local church furniture plans and bridge project discussed. Families and individuals face legal actions, admissions, and relocations. Notables include Henry Hartman, Col Robert Robertson, and a Knights of Pythias effort in New Haven.

John Krah Germany Curtis Adam Oster Elkhart W. H. Grout Harrison Street

Fatal collision on Nickel Plate near Argus Indiana

An early Sunday crash between an east bound freight and a west bound light train near Argus Indiana killed Engineer Matt Wilson and injured four others. Fireman Emanuel Perriguay died later. Conductor David Waterson, Brakeman James Brown, and others were hurt with varying severity. The wounded were cared for by Dr. J M Dinnen as crews and families faced a painful aftermath including Wilson's funeral arrangements.

Nickel Plate Argus Ind Matt Wilson Emanuel Perriguay David W. Waterson James W. Brown Engineer Wilson Henry J. Berlin Boone Street Flora Berlin Wilson Calumet Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen South Chicago Cherry Villa Wesbech England B. of L. F S. A. Northrop The Baptist Church Lindenwood Nebraska Mission Church Emanuel Parkquay Rockhill Street Waterson Nelson Warren Ferris Will Fields Bulow

Deaths of John C. McCaffrey and Mary Stege in Peru and city

Sunday night in Peru Indiana John C. McCaffrey sixty year old flagman for the Wabash railroad died while traveling for his health. His body will be brought home for burial. Mary Stege wife of August Stege an employee of Pittsburg car shops died at home from inflammatory rheumatism. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 PM from the residence and 2 30 PM at St Paul church.

Peru Ind John C. McCaffrey McCaffrey Wabash Railroad Summit Street Mary Stege August Stege Pittsburg St. Paul Church

Eight-Year-Old Injured by Dynamite Fuse Incident

Master George Wheelock, eight, grandson of George W. Henderson, Cedar Creek township, discharged a dynamite fuse cap while playing with a friend. The blast damaged his ear, injured the right knee cap, and partly severed a finger. he is attended by his father, Dr. K. K. Wheelock. It was a serious lesson.

George Wheelock K. K. Wheelock George W. Henderson Cedar Creek Township George

Stained Glass Gifts Fund New Second Presbyterian Church

Donors provide ornamental windows with inscriptions commemorating family members and missions. Contributions include Chauncey Oakley and Mrs. O J Wilson in memory of father, Hugh McCulloch in memory of mother and two children, Chas Beaver and Minnie Beaver, Marion Webb in memory of father, R S Taylor in memory of mother, F W Antrup for wife, Wayne Township Missionary Society for World for Christ, J O Kellar family window, Brainard Missionary Society for Home Missions.

Second Presbyterian Church Chauncey Oakley O. J. Wilson Hugh McCulloch Washington, D. C Alicia Edward Chas. B Minnie Beaver Marion Webb D.S. Beaver R. 8. Taylor Margaretta Taylor F. W. Antrup M. C. Garvin Wayne Township Missionary Society

Felts Named to State Normal Board

George I. Felts, superintendent of Allen county schools, received notice of appointment to the state normal board by the state board of education. The honor reflects high praise for Felts and he will accept.

Sapt George F. Felts State Normal Board George I. Felts Allen County The State Normal State Board of Education Felts

Stealing Suspect Arrested In Maumee Road Case

Saturday Officer Patton arrested Newton Hill for stealing three saws from carpenter Frederick Korte on Maumee road. Hill was arraigned before Squire France and bound over in 400 dollars. Police seized his goods identified as items belonging to Mrs. Samuel Griebel August Corneille Pfeiffer and Schlatter.

Patton Newton Hill Frederick Korte Maumee Road Squire France Hill Samuel Griebel August Corneille Pfeiffer & Schlatter

Nomination Postponed Yet Camp-Fire Event Delights

A Fine Entertainment by Lion S. Bass Post G A R featured addresses by Dr Barnes T W Blair Mrs Sue Beals Relief Corps president Mrs Gorsline past president music by jubilee singers and Sons of Veterans Glee Club a solo by Frank Dickson and other items. James E Graham served as master of ceremonies. Another camp fire is planned during the holidays.

Lion S. Bass Barnes T. W. Blair Sue Beals Relief Corps Gorsline Colored Jubilee Singers Sons of Veterans’ Glee Club Frank Dickson James E. Graham

Fort Wayne Man Robbed in Kansas City Street Holdup

N P Eckles of Fort Wayne Indiana arrived in the city yesterday and was held up and robbed of 63 dollars at Fourth and Oak streets about 10 o'clock last night by two white men They left him 15 dollars and his gold watch No arrests. The note also mentions Lickels selling Walk-away plows in the western country and comments on differences between local and western footpads.

Chicago the Herald Brookside Stock Company Fort Wayne Ind Ryan Alfred Marquette Maysville Jason Frederickson Marquette Frederickson Indiana Board of Commissioners Sam B. Sweet Sweet Lake Erie and Western Railroad Indianapolis Col. Zollinger Powderly Knights of Labor Kansas City N. P. Eckles Cottags Fourth Oak Streets Lickels Fleming Manufacturing Company

Child, teen and elder deaths listed in local mortality notes

The obituary fragment lists Annetta McGinnis aged 21 days with spasms Nellie A Laughlin 2 years brain fever Clemence Lauer 3 years lung fever Anna M Auer 2 years croup Blanche Rehrer 7 years croup Christian Bleke 89 years old age Paul Schmidt 1 year lung fever Christopher Buschmann 80 years rupture Sister Rodegundis 54 years paralysis.

Annetta McGinnis Nellie A. Laughlin Clemence Lauer Anna M. Auer Blanche Rehrer Christian Bleke Paul Schmidt Christopher Buschmann Sister Rodegundis

Disappointed in Love The Distressing Condition of Miss Carrie Olson

Miss Carrie Olson a young woman under twenty five suffers severe mental distress after her fiancé disappeared on the eve of their planned wedding. She is cared for at 48 Miner Street and may be admitted to an asylum as preliminary exams proceed. Also noted are prison earnings and expenditures reported by Warden Murdock at the state prison north.

Ernst Hilgeman Charles Habecker Newespaper Union Henry W. Bond J. A. McPherson Avilla San Francisco Cal Elsie A. Hall Jefferson School Warsaw Salimonie Company Wagner Levi Turner Geo. R. Bowen Barr Street Turner Lauferty Anna Romary Sam Jones Jones Princess Rink George W. Barrett John Barrett Felts Carnahan Virginia Knights of Pythias Norfolk Supreme Lodge E. M. Seward Y. M.C. A. Hall Seward Indiana Carr Valparaiso Indiana Natural Gas and Oil Company Chicago Patrick A. McEwan Ancello Hoyos Franklin L. Velde John W. Green John D. Collis Aneeito Hoyos Frederick 8. Winston Robert CG. Bell Squires France Tancey Carrie Olson Miss Olson Indianapolis Journal Murdock State Prison North

Little drops of printer's ink parade over trade

A satirical verse notes how small trims of printer’s ink and type show up merchant pride and expose a businessman's credit, suggesting stinginess erodes reputation in public view.

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