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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1901
Page
3
An excursion from Fort Wayne to Huntington by Southwestern Traction Co marks the first test of the interurban line. Officials, lawyers, bankers, and citizens witnessed steam power, inspected construction progress, and noted the shift from mule routes to modern rail.
The Fort Wayne community learns of Harry M Wood a member of Company G Ninth Infantry feared in Samar during the Boxer outbreak and possible death. His parents awaiting news sent to The Sentinel after his Spanish American War service and prior work at Coombs wholesale hardware.
The court heard young Cramer who had faced prior charges for stealing a watch and $2 from his sister. The judge lectured him on reform school at Plainfield and ordered him returned to his mother with instructions to send him to school. Cramer showed little impact, likening the lecture to a mere stick of chewing gum.
Old veterans of the Eighty-eighth Indiana regiment and Eleventh Indiana battery plan a joint reunion in Fort Wayne on Tuesday October 8. Events include morning and afternoon sessions at city buildings, a campfire at Saengerbund hall, a joint evening program, and a full schedule of addresses recitations and songs honoring Civil War service.
Charles Frederick Myers 73, longtime Fort Wayne resident and street sprinkling contractor, died at 66 Douglas Avenue after months of Bright's disease. Born in Germany in 1828, he emigrated with his family to New York then Indiana, settling in Fort Wayne in 1838. He and wife Sophia Hutzman raised six children, with two sons and one daughter surviving after several predeceasing relatives. he planned to celebrate their golden anniversary this November. His life spanned the early growth of Allen County, from log cabin days to a respected public figure.
Gustav G. Meyers, a Pennsylvania workman, is hospitalized in St. Joseph after an injury at Hobart Indiana last Saturday. He has worked two weeks on a docat run between Valparaiso and Chicago in place of an injured man. He was struck while the train moved past the station, suffering a gash near the left temple, facial injuries, and damage to the left eye but faces no serious eye trouble. Meyers, a recent Pittsburg Railway employee, is brother to Herman J. Meyers of The Sentinel's composing room.
Engineers Jerry McCarthy of Pittsburg and Michael McCarthy of Nickel Flate reported a burglary at their mother’s Crestline residence. Thieves escaped with $30 in cash and jewelry while the occupants, Mrs McCarthy and her daughter, were present but not harmed. Local authorities investigate the break in and security questions arise about how the burglars knew the residents.
Albert Cramey a ten year old boy appeared before Police Judge Louttit on Monday charged with stealing arse at the corner of Lewis and
Dr W F the veterinary surgeon and Henry C of the old sprinkling business announced Myer a founder of Emanuel Lutheran church and respected figure dies leaving one of eleven children surviving in Cincinnati. Funeral services set for Wednesday 1 30 pm at residence and 2 pm at Emanuel Lutheran church Rev Philip Wambsganss to officiate with interment at Lindenwood. pallbearers include grandsons Fréd Will Otto Arthur Peters and nephews Herman W Hobrock Edward Myers.
Angeline Wybourn daughter of Mr and Mrs Christopher Wybourn of 888 Lafayette street died Sunday from tuberculosis at age twelve Funeral services will be held from the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock with interment at Linden wood
Michael Hellwarth 61 and six months died at 8 44 PM Tuesday at his home east of New Haven after a four week illness from typhoid fever. Born March 5 1846 in Mercer County Ohio he moved to Allen County in 1862. He married Mary Forthmiller on February 11 1866 and had five children John Ed and Mrs Snyder survive. wife Lucinda Mossman survives from his 1877 marriage. A republican and former county commissioner nominee he belonged to the M E church and the Independent Order of Old Fellows. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 PM from the residence and 2 PM at the M E church with Odd Fellows aid.
Mrs Nancy Long Litchfield aged 77 died at 11 30 Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs James B Sheaff 440 West Main Street Fort Wayne Ind after more than a year of declining health Funeral services will be held at the Shoaff residence Wednesday at 4 pm and the remains will be taken to Hel River township for the funeral Thursday at 10 am The deceased was born March 24 1824 in Wooster Ohio came to Allen county in 1863 and had lived in Eel River township before moving to Fort Wayne about a year ago Her husband Rev David B Litchfield a former Baptist minister and county representative in the state legislature died nearly thirty years ago She leaves two children Mrs James B Sheaff and Edwin G Litchfield.}
Amaga Johnson father of Mrs. C B Baker of this city died at his Plymouth home Friday afternoon after a long illness. A longtime resident of the area he was widely known. Mr and Mrs Baker were at his bedside for a week before the end. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon.
Fire at Concordia College farm on Walton avenue and Pontiac street engulfed multiple barns and outbuildings, a large straw stack, hay, oats and farm implements. Wagons and pigs in a nearby enclosure were burned. origin remains undetermined as flames were brought under control after hours.
Secretary Will H. Deming of the Red Ribbon meeting travels to Terre Haute to study races for next week. Entries close tomorrow night and strong indications say all classes will fill. eight representatives depart to different towns to secure entries ahead of book closure.
A Stoops family reunion occurred in a city park a few days ago with Rev Stoops delivering an address and Frank Stoops presenting a paper on family history. The group planned another reunion for next year at the same location and elected offers to arrange the event.
Miss Edith Phillips and J Louis Sievert united in marriage this morning at the Episcopal residence 15 The guests included Mr and Mrs Breen and the bride’s sister Tacy A Phillips. The couple left today for a wedding trip to Detroit Cleveland and Buffalo and will reside at 219 West Wayne Street upon return. The bride is described as charming and accomplished while the groom is well known in the city for his jewelry business.
A blaze starting in the kitchen of the Douglas house hotel in Houghton tore through most of the structure today, causing about 100000 in damage. Guests escaped with narrow margins. the front section housing Postal Telegraph offices and jeweler Haugh's shop was saved. The property was heavily insured.
Fragmentary note describes a bound or boundlike ticket system with references to West and Southwest regions, Nickel Lets rovac dates on the 1st and 15th, and a nearby Plate Road. Contains garbled place names and unsure actions but indicates scheduling or routing elements for trips.
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