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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1901

Page

6

Doctor Establishes Invalids Home at Fort Wayne

Phibian and Surgeon at Liertoch Allen County runs a high graveling clinic for 41 invalids north of Fort Wayne on RB and I B, offering free board nursing and treatment until cured. Patients may be met by carriage at local depots for visits to the doctor’s home for comfort and care without charge.

Phibian Liertoch Allen County Iit Hunter Pat Fort Wwne RB. &I B

Guardian to sell Elizabeth Putt’s real estate in Allen County Indiana

Notice of private sale by Jacob Keller guardian of Elizabeth Putt insane under a circuit court order entered November 1901. Property includes east half of northeast quarter and southwest quarter of section four town ship thirty north range fourteen east. Fort Wayne Indiana listing at 34 East Berry Street. bids accepted until December 7 1901 with payments 1/4 cash 1/4 in 1 year 1/4 in 2 years and 1/4 in 3 years secured by first mortgage six percent interest.

Jacob Keller Elizabeth Putt Circuit Court of Allen County Indiana Elizabeth Butt Horth Fiftean East Allens County Nie Ad Real George F.felts East Berry Street Fort’ Wayne

Local Notes On Births and Health Across Towns

Reports show numerous births including a son to Mr and Mrs Roy Zeller in Swinney avenue and a son to Mr and Mrs Henry Lepper on Herstis avenue. Diphtheria and scarlet fever cases appear in the city with new counts on Broadway and Wall Street.

Roy Zeller Swinney Avenue Henry Lepper Herstis Avenue Alfred’ Dull Churubusco J. W. Payne Thompson Avenue D. C. Stout Sheriff Stout Sheriff’s Office Henry W. Jensen Indianapolis Jensen Iva Maxwell Wallstreet Broadway Louise Staples Fraf T. L. Staples Hope Hospital Kiss

Monthly Monitor Debuts in Fort Wayne

The Monthly Monitor by James Mitchell has appeared in Fort Wayne and will be issued monthly for free distribution. Mitchell, longtime publisher of the Dispatch, has recently returned to the city.

New Haven Anna Whelan Fort Wayne B. Dowling Angola Herald Lake Shore Huffman Bros Louise Ranke Sophie Ranke Louise K. Seabold West Washington Columbia City Pole Monthly Monitor James Mitchell Mitchell The Dispatch

Wayne Township to Put Teacher for Allen County Orphans Home

Tristea Schirmeyer of Wayne township will supply a teacher for the new school serving the Allen County Orphans home to be established south of the city. The institution promises to isolate contagious disease without disrupting the entire district’s scholarship system.

Tristea ‘ Schirmeyer Wayne Township Allen County

Mrs J H Dogswell Fells While Fetching Breakfast Near Cemetery

Mrs J H Dogswell aged seventy six living near Lindenwood cemetery fell last Saturday while going to breakfast. She lost her footing and tumbled headlong but, fortunately, suffered no broken bones and is expected to be about again soon.

J. H. Dogswell Lindenwood Cemetery

First Hick s Gold and Silver Machines Shipped to Dahlonega

The Hicks company plans to ship its complete gold and silver extracting machines to the Dahlonega Mining Company of Dahlonega Georgia. Company members including President Adams of Toledo Hon S B Shutt of Spencerville and W M Figher of Columbus were in the city arranging the shipment.

Dahlongea Mining Company Dahlonega Adams Toledo Shutt Spencerville W. M. Figher Columbus

Marriage Licenses Listed in Local Notices

The column records multiple marriage licenses including Louis M Eyler with May Lumbard Gustave F Lindermann with Rosella A Corneille John C Geller with Viola Wells William B Masel with Frances Henkenius Henry C Heidenreich with Laura Nichole Samuel A Esterline with Clara M Zitzman William H Hamilton with Ida A Miller Lewis I Catshall with Catherine M Fritz Phillipo Saviano with Elsie Reed.

Louis ‘M. Eyler May Lumbard Gustave Lindermann Rosella A. Corneille Viola Wells William B. Masel Frances Henkenius Henry, c., Heidenreich Laura Nichole Samuel A. Esterline Clara M. Zitzman William H. Hamilton Ida A. Miller Lewis I. Catshall Catherine M. Fritz Phillipo Saviano Elsie Reed

Trampled by Horses Claims Union City Farmer

Willam Wire man, a well known farmer near Union City Indiana, was killed while working with his team of horses. He was unhitching them when one of the animals trampled him, according to reports from the scene. Local authorities investigated the accident as a fatal farm mishap with no immediate signs of foul play.

Union City Ind Willam Wireman

Findlay Terminal Transfer to Wabash in Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne will see the Findlay Fort Wayne and Western terminal work shifted to the Wabash. Wabash employees will handle freight, ticket sales, train makeup, and light repairs formerly done by the Pennsylvania. Transfers may not occur before January 1 after stock inventories. Rumors suggest larger railway deals involving the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton, Woodford syndicate, and possible Illinois Central involvement.

Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton Indianapolis Journal Woodford Syndicate Decatur Indiana and Western Ilnois Central Illinois Central Woodford Tillinois Central Indianapolis Ciricinnati Illinois Central System Toledo I Tenons Oblem Indiana Western Cincinnati Hamiltoand Tlmois Central

Cooper Named to Succeed Ellison on State Board

Hon T E Ellison resigned from the state board of charities and corrections for business reasons and William P Cooper was appointed to fill the vacancy. Cooper, a former newspaperman and former city school board member, is now general agent for New York Life in the city and has long supported educational work.

T. E. Ellison Durbin State Board of Charities and Corrections Theater William P. Cooper Ellison Cooper New York Life Insurance Company

St Paul’s church debt nearly cleared after decade fundraising

The St Paul’s congregation has raised total $86 000 in ten years, with $72 000 for the present church building and $8 000 each given to Zion’s Trinity and Concordia churches. An entertainment is likely soon to celebrate erasing the debt.

St. Paul’s Zion's Trinity Concordia St. Paul’s Church

Subscriptions Cover Church Debt in St Paul’s

Secretary William Doehrman of St Paul’s congregation announces the church debt of 12000 dollars is fully covered by subscriptions payable up to June 1. The action secures the church’s finances and clears the outstanding balance.

William Doehrman St. Paul’s

City Railway Stocks Tax Values Set by State Board

Springfield Ill Nov 20 The state board of equalization fixed the values of the Chicago City Railway Chicago Telephone People s Light and Coke Chicago Edison and South Chicago City Railway stocks and bonds at 116 852 515 up from 39 137 335 last year The added taxable value totals 77 745 180 and it is described as a victory for the Chicago Teachers federation.

Springfield Iil State Board of Equalization Chicago City Railway Company Chicago Telephone Company People’s Light and Coke Company Chicago Edison Company South Chicago City Railway Company Chicago Teachers’ Federation

Marion Woman Dies After Paralyzing Stroke

Mrs. Lucinda Kilpatrick of Marion collapsed by Calhoun street and Douglas avenue while returning from her sister's funeral. She died at 10 30 PM at the home of Washington Blake, 7 Liberty street, after being taken to Dr J E Miller's office. The death followed a paralytic stroke on the street as she and a sister, visiting from Michigan, traveled home.

Lucinda Kilpatrick Marion Calhoun Street Douglas Avenue Washington Blake Liberty Street

Smallpox Suspicion Sparks County Quarantine Efforts

Quarantine Officer Brokaw reported five well defined cases of smallpox in Lafayette township after investigating multiple farmhouses and observing eruptions on a boy and his mother. Dr. Prosepler endorsed the finding and sent Dr. James Lomas to continue field investigations with a return expected tonight.

Brokaw Lafayette Township Center School Prosgler Proepler James Lomas

Rathbun Held for Murder in Indiana Case

The Jeffersonville grand jury indicted Newell C. Rathbun for murder in the first degree in the Rathbun insurance conspiracy case. The body of Charles Goodman, believed to be the victim, arrived from Little Rock and was turned over to the coroner. The six counts allege administration of poisons including laudanum to Goodman and other unknown poisons to unidentified persons. Trial is expected before the next court.

Jeffersonville Ind Grand Jmwy Rathbun Newell ¢. Rathbun Charles Goodman

No Smallpox Found in Lafayette Township Report

Dr. Lomas investigated suspected smallpox cases in Lafayette township on Thursday and informed the county health officer that no smallpox exists in the families named.

Lafayette Township Lomas

Child Fatally Burned at Orphans Home blaze in Blufton

Anna Howdyshell four years old dies from severe burns at Wells County orphans home after playmates used a torch to set her dress alight. Firefighters and matron Mrs Ulmer smothered the flames, but injury to the trunk and head was fatal.

Rival Electric Lines Vie For Hicksville Franchise

In Hicksville two rival electric traction groups compete for a franchise. Fort Wayne’s John Olds and Toledo’s Hubert advance for the Ohio and Indiana Traction company while Toledo capitalists seek to purchase the rights. A Wauseon franchise challenge is noted with $1,000,000 more stock subscribed. Builders pressure to prove actual construction and avoid obstruction from opponents.

Hicksville John Olds Fort Wayne Hubert Toledo Ohio Indiana Traction’ Company Indiana Wauseon Ohio and Indiana Company

Aaron Jones Re elected National Worthy Master

Lewiston Maine Nov 20 The national grange elected Aaron Jones of South Bend Indiana as national worthy master Masonry members from large cities plan to attend Roanoks meeting in Roanoks with wide Masonry interest and Castoria mentioned in the mix of old notices

Aaron Jones Lewiston Maine National Grange Today South Bend Ind Sant 4 Fom Big Sity Masons i Roanoks

Machinery Arrival Signals Power Line Progress

Fort Wayne and Southwestern manager Nelson said cars could run by December 10 on the line barring unforeseen difficulties. A generator for the Hunt ington power station, long delayed, arrived Friday and two work crews operate day and night to install it. Nelson plans to close a machinery contract for the west end station Monday. Market Street track work continues in Huntington as graders clear the old canal right of way and workers remove trees and stumps.

Nelson Fort Wayne Southwestern Huntington West End Market Street

Miss Bessie Decker Found Dead in Orchard

Hartford City Indiana November inquest into the death of Miss Bessie Decker. Coroner C B Mulvey says a Bible letter shows she took her own life. The letter to her mother cites her sister's interference with her plans for tarrying as the cause.

Hartford City Ind C. B. Mulvey Bessie Decker

Money to Loan on Real Estate and Personal Security

C F Pfeiffer offers loans on real estate or personal security. Locations listed as rooms 6 7 Bass Block. No further details provided.

C. F. Pfeiffer Bass Block

Farm Loans At 6 Percent No Commission

Interest at six percent with no commission offered at Heller's Abstract Office located at 32 East Berry Street. Date shown 4-17-1f.

Heller Abstract Ofice East Berry Street

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Eureka Capamall Standard Oil Co C. B. Fitch Clinton Treet D. B. Cary West Wayne Street Basses Gem Smith & 60 BE. Snyder Arcola Guardian Georgia Findlay Railway Wabash Senator Ellison Oscar Kilpatrick Otcar Aix, Sere Hicksville News Castoria Cele Masons Roanoke Girl Bears A.8 Gore Dexter Chicago DR. Wenger R. Wenger Fort Watne Boss — Sheller H. Pfeiffer & Son Columbia Street W. A. Jones Old National Bank Wayne Hotel Und Citizens Trust Company Berry Clinton
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