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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1890

Page

3

Sixteen years at Hamilton National Bank noted

Thursday marked the sixteenth anniversary of Charles W. Orr’s association with the Hamilton National Bank. Sheriff Viberg reports theft of two sacks of clover seed near Churubusco. Justice Wilkinson awarded damages to a man after his horse upset his rig. Several local figures, events, and legal actions are listed, including marriages, lawsuits, and appointments across the area.

Charles W. Orr Hamilton National Bank Viberg Churubusco Justice Wilkinson Chas. W. Cook New Haven Pressler Emerick John Greer St. Joe Emma Peters Frank Miller J. H. Bass Chicago David McKay D. Richmond Mary O. Randle Henry L. Zollinger Lizzie Felger Clarence R. Austin Georgia Hendrix Hugh Thieme Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Perry A. Randall Michael Emrich George Adair W. J. Vesey

Court Actions and Marital News in Squire Hays Court

Summaries of court filings include Silas Corson seeking divorce from Mary E. Corson and real estate possession cases in Squire Hays court. Other items note bond posted by John Sheehan as Monroe township justice, a postponed Waldo Hill trial, a $10.25 judgment for Michael Flaugh over Ronald T. McDonald, and a razor incident involving Chas Beuret before Judge O Rourke. Also reported are a marriage at Louisa Austin residence between Georgia Hendrix and Clarence K Austin, and various notices of suits, payments due, and local freight price pressures.

Emeline Schiefer Cderick & Oppenheim George Schiefer George Lawrence William Goshorn Hugh McCulloch Burgett Pennsylvania Company Mary Strack Jacob Hiser R. Alden Hiser Louis M. Hornthal Lanferty Maggie Michael Twomey Logansport Squire Hays Silas Corson Mary E. Corson John Sheehan Monroe Township Circuit Waldo Hill Michael Flaugh Ronald T. McDonald Chas Beuret O’rourke Eric Richter J. B. White James White Europe Missouri Joshua Holmes Jacob Baltes Cordwood Justice France Squire Wilkinson Mary Aurland Frank Pearse Holder Monroeville Louisa Austin Brackenridge Webster Streets Stephen A. Northrop Miss Georgia George Hendrix Clarence K. Austin Fort Wayne Mr. Austin

City of Fort Wayne Sued for 15000 Damages

Elizabeth E Porter sues the city in superior court seeking 15000 for injuries after a steam roller charged through a crowded market place injuring her and terrifying the horses. The complaint accuses negligence for allowing the machine to run through crowded streets and backs the wagon against a market bench. Swayne & Doughman filed the complaint.

Fort Wayne Elizabeth E. Porter Swayne & Doughman

County election guards to be appointed for November vote

Under a new law to safeguard ballot secrecy, Judge Gresham will appoint poll supervisors in Allen county for the November elections. They will earn $5 daily, two per precinct, drawn from different political parties, though locals call the move unnecessary and costly.

David McKay Engaged to Judge Cattle at Fat Stock Show

Brookside farm exhibitor David McKay receives a letter from Senator LaFayette Funk of Illinois, president of the Fourteenth district state board of agriculture, inviting him to judge cattle at the Illinois fat stock show in Peoria. McKay plans to accept this recognition and serve as judge.

David McKay Brookside Farm LaFayette Funk Illinois Fourteenth District State Board of Agriculture Funk Peoria McKay

Burglary Strikes Home on West Jefferson Street

A burglar entered the Graffe residence at 26 West Jefferson Street Sunday night climbing a ladder to a second floor sleeping room. Julian Graffe woke when the thief fell into a chair and the intruder fled. Police urged night window security for households.

George W. Graffe West Jefferson Street Julian Graffe

Barn Fire Destroys James Weaver Property in Lafayette

A serious blaze swept the barn and out-buildings on James Weaver's Lafayette township property on Monday. Hay, grain, and agricultural implements were destroyed while livestock were saved. partial insurance coverage is provided by the Ohio Farmers' company.

James Weaver Lafayette Township Ohio Farmers’ Company

Promotions in Pennsylvania Company Clerks Office Transfers and Appointments

Friday's announcement details promotions among Pennsylvania Company clerks. Charles Colerick moves from the Motive Power office to Shop Clerk Meegan's office, while James Kelly rises from Pittsburg paint shop to chief clerk in the east yard shops, succeeding L. E. Bittenger who will replace the late Harry Smith. The report praises the young men as capable and deserving.

Pennsylvania Company Charles Colerick Motive Power Casanave Meegan James Kelly Pittsburg East Yard L. E. Bittenger Harry Smith

Auction Sale of Live Stock in The Weekly Sentinel

When you come to the city to pay your taxes please remember the Weekly Sentinel subscription price. An auction sale of live stock is advertised, detailing items to be sold and the date.

Weekly Sentinel Fern Hill Farm Hartman Farm Lindenwood Cemetery Fort Wayne Huntington Road Rockhill Bros Bayard

Rosa Alt Found After Mysterious Absence

Rosa Alt, an eleven year old girl from Suttenfield street, returned home unharmed after a week away. She had been staying with Mrs. Frank Kickley on Lafayette and Holman streets while authorities investigated her disappearance. Kickley reported Rosa used the name Rosa Martin and spoke of begging for a living while staying with her.

Rosa Alt Anton Alt Suttenfield Street Phillip Graf Lafayette Street Frank Kickley Lafayette and Holman Streets Sentinel Rosa Martin Rosa

Abel Blondoit Arrested After Attempted M son Attack

Abel Blondoit attacked his mother at her home 8 Short Street last Tuesday afternoon. She suffered a deep head wound and copious bleeding after being knocked down. Blondoit fled but was arrested that night by Lieutenant Lapp. Prosecuting Attorney Robinson to file assault with intent to kill information next morning.

Abel Blondoit Short Street Lapp Blondoit Robinson

Carpenter Impaled by Sharp Stake in Scaffold Fall

John Hatch, a carpenter employed by Levi Griffith, fell from a scaffold on a new house at the corner of Clinton and Suttenfield streets. Hatch landed on a sharp stake, penetrating his abdomen. He is at 38 Walnut Street under care of Dr. T. P. McCullough Dr. George O. Stemen and Dr. Wm. Enslen. He has a family.

Lancaster Township Huntington County Jonathan Paul Paul Shideler S .Pen Tegtmeyer Herschel Myers Columbia Street David McKay J. H. Base Brookside Farm Deses Lincoln Neb Topeka Kansas City Peoria Ill Indianapolis John Bloom Porter & Bloom Claus- Sallast Toure Los Angeles Bloom Pacific Coast Territory Romer Oilank Company George Oppelt Joe Futter George Thain Calhoun Street Cathedral Kern Lewis H. Hatch Pleas- Wat Chas Griebel City Christ Rose S J. Joe Adam Marquardt Madison B. A. Kampe George Seeger Louis S. O. Schroeder Jerome Gloyd Perry John R. Knapp Scipio Geo. B. Lawrence Lafayette Wn. A. Reichelderfer Springfield Wm. Rhorden St. Joe Daniel Gibson Merion John J. Mungen Thos. PB. Heller R. B. Dreibelbiss Geo. H. Kuntz Henny Wyatt Frank Alderman Frank Zibson George Firestone George Wa John Jones Nicholas Bear Muel Curtis Levi H. Miller Musa George Nare M. M. Thompson Jonrce Slater Isaac Miller Samler Charles Dolan A. A. Davis Wayne Abe Kreigh Friedham Samuel Kreigh Ossian Ind Igenf John Batch John Hatch Levi Griffith Clinton and S§uttenfield Hatch Walnut Street T. P. McCullough George O. Stemen Wm. Enslen

Young couple denied marriage license in city clerk visit

LeRoy Palmer twenty and Ella Lybarger under sixteen sought a license near Van Wert. They said parents did not approve and asked the clerk to wed them. Officials informed them the law forbids the union, and they left disappointed.

Leroy Palmer Ella Lybarger van Wert Kern

Wedding at Trinity Church The Attorney's Testimonial

Wednesday Trinity Episcopal church staged a wedding between Miss Julia daughter of Mrs DeGroff Nelson and Harry M Metzgar clerk of the circuit court. Rector A W Seabrease officiated with no attendants present. The bride appeared charming in her role.

Maysville Starr Frank Hamilton Hoagland School Mary Abel Minnie Dick Emma Gaskins Kate Ross Alice Habecker Lillie Beaker Lizzie Mitchell van Slyke Carrie Smith Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church Ossian Ind Metta Howard Corea Trinity Episcopal Church Julia DeGroff Nelson Harry M. Metzgar A. W. Seabrease

Graffe Homestead in Osborn Street Sells for Opera House Site

Quiet negotiations proceed for the Graffe homestead on Osborn Street between Washington and Jefferson to be sold through William P. Breen. If closed the plan is to raise an opera house and business rooms, with heirs listed as Henry O.Chas F.Fred M.Regina Elizabeth and Caroline. The property is valued at 350 per foot.

Graffe Osborn Street Washington and Jefferson Streets Sentinel H. CO. Graffe Wm. P. Breen Fred Graffe, Sr Henry O Chas. F Fred M Regina Elizabeth Caroline

Action of County Farmers-Hunting Out of Season

Indiana quail season opens on the 15th with coveys reported everywhere. Deputy county auditor Chas McLain notes past overhunting led to near extinction, cites few prosecutions this year, and urges strict enforcement. Farmers in Pleasant Township ban hunting on their lands due to past abuses by illegitimate hunters. A farmer pledges tolerance for honest shooters but vows to punish invaders who steal poultry or livestock.

Indiana Chas. McLain Pleasant

Royal Baking Powder Declared Superior by Tests

Medical authority from Chicago reports Royal Baking Powder outperforms all rivals in strength volume of leavening gas purity and wholesomeness. Tests claim no alum lime phosphates or adulterations and emphasize higher usability and economy.

Assignment for debts forces Shuman's business closure

Announcement at The Fair Fort Wayne notes Erastus Shuman alias E Shuman & Sons assigns all property at 43 East Main Street to Thomas J. Logan for creditors. Liabilities about $8,000 exceed assets. list includes Ash Liebman Falk DeWald Summitity Hattersley Ruff Strodel Wood Central stamping Michaels and others. Shuman facing financial ruin and aims to protect creditors.

Erastus Shuman East Mainstreet Thomas J. Logan Fort Wayne Ind East Main Street Fort Shuman Fanny Coley Anthony Wayne Indiana Machine Works H. J Ash Frank Liebman Charles Falk & Co George DeWald & Co Summitity Soap Company Hattersley & Son Ruff & Drach Strodel, Wilkins Company Wood, Brown & Co Central Stamping Company A. H. Stone & Co Perry Stove Company Korn Bros Barkson, Jacobs & Co Chas

Farm Hand Suffers Severe Mowing Machine Injury

A Shaffer, a young farm hand near New Haven, was injured when his right hand got caught in a mowing machine cog wheels. The ring finger was amputated by Dr. Buchman and bone was removed from two other fingers, leaving the hand practically useless.

A. Shaffer New Haven

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U. S. Lauferty Wayne Wilkes Terre Haute Ligonier George ‘W. Graham William 8. Bidwell Joseph E. Sargent W. H Myers Reform” Party George Loutitt Pittearg Freight Office Robert Lowry Sol Rothschild George Webster Warden & Morris Belem J. Hartshorn Mannea Nza Taylor John Ellerson George R. Bowen Lena Weismantle Superior Court Chspin Jalis A. Ogden Wayne Township New York Scipio Township Fort Wayne Fair Ieas Men’s Exchange Wilkinson Harmon Whiteman Frances Baldwin Hol‘aan Street The Congregational Church N. H. Fitch W. E. Mossman Edwin Gillette T. J. ‘Rodabaugh P. L. Potter John W. Walker Isabella Crow Joseph Benquet Waterloo August Froehley Pierceton Dinnen A. D. Cressler Pearl Street J. O. Pfeiffer Northern Indians Association of the Angola Plymouth Church Frank Barrett Layro Lakeside Fred Oetting Hough Street Sheldon O. E. Tinkham Fred Hollenbeck Germany R. 8. Knode Omaha Sihler Concordia Homer Smithly South Calhoun Street Maples George Tigges Hecks OC. B. Neireiter West Washington Street George Markey Cleveland, Ohio Mr. Markey Will Brooks Huntington Herald East Wayne Street 8. D. Sniller Frank X. Schuler Newton Kas Mahler & Son West Main Street Nebraska O. S. Smith Douglass Avenue Spencer Smith Lake Forest University Smith H. F. Scheimann Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Grand Rapids Fred Salimonie P. J. Wise Will D. Schiefer Sam, Pete & Max Indiana Cavalry Muncie Northrop Justice Taney John Fletter DeKalb County Lydia Peple Perry Township Sorg Hotel Ida Roy Katie Laughlin 8. O. Metcalf Columbia City Harrison Sanders Medical August Martin J. D. Gloyd George Gunder Washington Mr. Racine Samuel Daily Cedar Creek Mingus Lagrange Democrat Lowry H. Myers Arcola Miasola Srnner Mattie Hollahan Letta Chalat Mollie Brosh A. Schutte Katie Hogan Will Mannix Edith Bond Anna Bothmer Alma Gerberding Lulu Ofenloch Lizzie Klug Lena Turban Katie Welch Lizzie Lebenberger Katie Hamilton Wm. Niezer Summit City Lewis Barney John State of Indiana Dan Souder Michael Nelligan Johns Mr. Nelligan May Ponyard Carry Ponyard Augusta Wolf Costa Daniel H. Wolf Squire Mr. Fox Fort Wayne Road Michigan Central Railroad Henry Honich William Johnson Superior Street Quinn Dan Overly Seabold West Jeffer Son Street Will A. Evans M. ©. Orff Hugh Rockhill John F. Dougall Mrs. Metzgar Monroe Street Froh Trinity Church Co. BE. Neirester Casper B. Neirester Broadway John Reuss Charles Waltemath Murray Street Martin Moss Gay Street John Molellan Horace Street W. Eberhart Cass Street Little Earl Arnold Earl John Arnold Third North Qualhorn Streets Bloomingdale Izer Drs. Gard Ogle Rusu Medical Collingk Walter S. Haines, M Chicago College OF Pharmacy H. D. Garrison Chemistry Ss Oye mm Fyour Cuthura Geo. Cotey, Merrill Wis Potter Drug and Chemical Corporation Boston Bond’s Mill R. H. Alexander Bond's Hutts Keystone Hub Works Paulding Coo Obie Brown Bros Richmond Sentinelle Jerry Shoaff William Golecke Shoff PHA Pixley & CO the Manufacturing Clothiers E. Berry Street George Dewald Hain Hull Ichild Pete & Max Shaffer Emily Sherman
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