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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1901

Page

14

Physician Surgeon Operates Hotel Invalid Home at Huntertown

A physician and surgeon in Allen County Indiana runs a hotel invalid home at the old Hunterstead near Huntertown ten miles north of Fort Wayne. The facility accepts patients with chronic or acute diseases and offers board nursing and treatment without money until cured. Patients are met at depots by carriage and examined free of charge.

Huntertown Allen County Ind Hunter Homestead Fort Wayne

Notable Names In A City Oversight Board

A fragment listing individuals Samuel M. Foster Charles 5 Bush George W. Pixley William E. Mossman Henry C. Paul Charles A. Wilding as members connected to a local oversight or administrative context. The passage names multiple persons without specifying roles, dates, or actions.

Offic Henry C. Paul Samuel M. Foster Andrew Hoffman Charles A Wild William Paul DIREC Charles 5. Bush George W. Pixley William E. Mossman Charles A. Wilding

Local lines recounting visits, crimes, and church prep

J Ross McCulloch and Peter Benson return from a two month British Isles trip. Otto Herbst audits Hicks ville National Bank books. A hand truck injury oaths toe woes. Wabash car robbery at New Haven with hosiery thefts. Emma C Heth to John H W Rohiman wedding Oct 23 with reception. Melendy ailing adjutant of the 129th Regiment improves. Hay sold to Kalbacher. Keck kept $1.25. Typhoid cases rise. nurses scarce at Hope hospital. Traction wagon horses runaway but stopped by a truckman. Phillip Wilson arraigned for intoxication. check used for bail. Eddie Kennedy hurt by a horse. ear torn. Third Presbyterian church nearing occupancy by Nov 3. Williams and companions robbed of hickory nuts by four larger boys. Train wrecks near St Marys River bridge. two derailed cars into river. crew unhurt. Jacob Schmidt visits Fort Wayne kin. recalls old Griffith Street residence. prefers western home.

Wabash Company New Haven U. F. Kettler One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Saengerbund Hall Melendy Charles Badiac A. Kalbacher Kalbacher al Keck Keck Bluffton Calhoun Street Tumbleson Columbia Street Phillip Wilson Angola Fort Wayne Ocoort Angola Bank Eddie Kennedy John J. Kennedy Boone Street G. B. Stemen Third Presbyterian Church Williams Walnut Street Pittsburg St. Mary’s River Bride Jacob Schmidt York County Neb Schmidt Peter C. Schmidt Nebraska Griffith Street

Death of Emporia youth in Missouri typhoid fever

Jesse B. Gorrell, 26, son of Conductor S. R. Gorrell of the Santa Fe, died Friday morning at Birds Point Missouri after a six weeks illness. Born in Fort Wayne Indiana he came to Emporia fourteen years ago and worked for the St. Louis and Southwestern railroad. Survived by father mother four sisters and three brothers.

Emporia Gazette Jesse B. Gorrell S. R. Gorrell Santa Fe Birds Point Fort Wayne Ind Emporia St. Louis

Pixley Land Improvement Company Formed in Fort Wayne

The Pixley Land Improvement company was organized Tuesday evening with G. W. Pixley as president and Charles H. Worden as secretary treasurer. Directors are Mason Long J N Field G W Pixley H Worden and Allen Zollars. Incorporated in New York for 100000, the firm owns over thirteen acres in the Pixley addition suburb of Buffalo to be platted and marketed soon.

Pixley Land Improvement Company Fort Wayne G. W. Pixley Charles H. Worden Mason Long J. N. Field H. Worden Allen Zollars New York Buffalo Pixley

Slade Resides in Scranton as Erie Railroad Official

The statement notes that he will reside in Scranton, Pennsylvania, where Mr. Slade serves as an official of the Erie road.

Scranton, Pa Slade Erie Road

Will Revive Lawton Monument Plan in Fort Wayne

The Lawton Monument Association, formed after General Lawton's death to honor him in his old home city, will reconvene next Monday at the Commercial Club to discuss new fundraising plans. A $500 fund remains with the treasurer as talks with county commissioners continue and momentum is hoped to return.

Lawton Monument Association Commercial Club

Most Popular Teacher In Florida Voted For

Dr. W. F. Yocum, former president of the Fort Wayne M. E. college, was named the state’s most popular teacher by the Jacksonville Times Union and Citizen. He won by a majority of 1300 votes and earns a free trip to the Pan American exposition.

W. F. Yocum Old Fort Wayne M. E. College Florida Jacksonville Times Union and Citizen Yocum

Callers at White House Seek Rate Reform Aid

A delegation led by E P Bacon from Milwaukee visited the White House to urge remedial legislation enabling the interstate commerce commission to correct discriminatory rates. They cited mills vs wheat with 3 to 10 cent per hundred advantages for shippers to the seaboard. President said incumbents remain unless service improves.

Washington White House League of E. P. Bacon Milwaukee Charles Dick Ohio Interstate Commerce Commission Bacon Joy Missouri

Poisoned peaches suspected in Hood residence illness

Boarders at Mr and Mrs Robert Hood home 25 West Lewis reported illness after Sunday dinner. Fruit samples and portions of the meal were sent to Dr Macbeth for analysis with a report expected tomorrow. Boarders include Howard Monroe John Monroe Albert Hicock Walter Crise Hollinger and Hofmeyer. Bertha Medsker was at one point in critical condition but is improving.

Robert Hood West Lewis Street E. J. McOscar H. English

Battle Reported Near Big Springs Va In Morgan Chadwell Feud

Middlesboro Kentucky reports an unconfirmed clash near Big Springs Virginia between Morgan Chadwell feudists with Tom Chadwell and one Morgan killed. Doc Chadwell from Middlesboro doubts the report and says he found conditions quiet after investigating last Sunday's four deaths, though more trouble may follow.

Middlesboro Big Springs

Daughter of wealth weds at Hill residence

At noon today in St Paul the marriage of Charlotte Hill, daughter of President J J Hill of Great Northern, to George Theron Slade of Scranton Pa took place at Summit Avenue. Archbishop John Treland officiated with limited family and friends present. The bride was attended by Clara Hill Rachel Hill and Roberta Gotzian. James N Hill served as best man. A grand altar and the wedding march from the house organ completed the ceremony.

St. Paul J. J. Hill Great Northern Railway Summit Avenue Charlotte Hill George Theron Slade Scranton John Treland Clara Hill Rachel Hill Roberta Gotzian James N. Hill

Incendiary Fire Damages Haines Laboratory Again

The Medical Laboratory of H. H. Haines at 28 Columbia Avenue suffered a second fire within a year. Neighbors spotted flames early Wednesday as oil-soaked paper was found in the wall space, and Haines suspects arson. Firefighters contained the blaze though a gas jet was later noted. Estimated loss around $200.

H. H. Haines Columbia Avenue Haines

Second Powers trial resumes in Goebel case in Kentucky

Georgetown Ky Oct 9 the second trial of former Secretary of State Caleb Powers for complicity in the Goebel assassination resumed in circuit court. The commonwealth presents thirty new witnesses including former Governor Bradley former Congressman Wilson and other local figures. Defense adds ten new witnesses led by General Basil Duke and Judge Clifton Pratt.

Georgetown Caleb Powers Goebel Commonwealth Bradley John Henry Wilson C. G. Cecil William Dillon Kentucky William Parley Republican Committee Knox County Powers Basil Duke Louisville Clifton J. Pratt

Pleaded at Long Range in Bluffton Case

Bluffton Indiana October 9 Elsworth Lighten a horse trader was arrested at Geneva on an assault and battery charge. Lighten pleaded guilty by telephone paid the Geneva fine and resumed travel into Ohio.

Bluffton Ind Elsworth Lighten Geneva Lighten Ohio

Are Experts Always Experts in Naval History Questions

The piece ponders how experienced sailors in a clear daylight naval engagement may disagree on simple facts. It questions how much lay readers can trust naval histories written in books, suggesting reliability varies with interpretation and perspective.

Saturday Evening Post

Allen County Farmers Mutual elects Kell president

George V Kell was elected president at the annual meeting on Tuesday afternoon of the Allen County Farmers Mutual Insurance Company Capt W A Kelsey was re elected secretary William Kinnerk was added to the board of directors

George V. Kell Allen County Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company Capt. W. A. Kelsey William Kinnerk

Plymouth Church Rummage Sale Next Week at No 9 Wayne

The ladies of Plymouth Church announce a rummage sale at 9 East Wayne Street extending through the coming week. Proceeds benefit church programs and community outreach.

The Ladies of Plymouth Church E. Wayne St

Breach of promise suit awards $10,000 damages

Miss Hannah Hayes of Vincennes Indiana won ten thousand dollars in damages against Aaron J Gordon a wealthy Decker Indiana merchant for breach of promise after he dated her for six years and married another woman last May.

Vincennes, Ind Hannah Hayes Aaron J. Gordon Gordon Decker Ind

Coroner's inquiry on Thraskill death finds no poison links

Marion Indiana October 9 coroner's inquiry into Stephen Thraskill of Swayzee finds no evidence against John Ruse and Mary V Cowin and Mrs Mary V Cowin in alleged poisoning. The stomach was examined after discoloration signs absent and sent to an expert for testing though Thraskill had Bright's disease.

Marion Ind Stephen Thraskill Swayzee John Ruse Mary V. Cowin Whitson Duncan Thraikill Bright

Walker and Hosler to Wed on Horace Street Home

Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Roland Walker and Miss Roxy Hosler to be solemnized October 23 at the groom's Horace street home.

Roland Walker Roxy Hosler Horace Street

Real Estate Transfers Compiled by Local Abstracter

Clarence R and Florence Thomas transfer lot 82 Gernhardt's 2nd add to Syl vanus Roberts for 95.09. George W Stout sheriff sells to State of Ind s 4 5s w 14 sec 1 Cedar Creek tp and s 30 a s w 4 3 44 sec 1 Cedar Creek tp for 2500. Randolph Bair sells to Allen Co pt sec 6 Springfield tp cont 1.08 a for 50. Chas Roose sells to Ger Garmouth pt n 6 percent of and adj Edgerton s of RK R sec 11 Jackson tp for 275.

John C. Heller East Berry St Clarence R Florence Thomas Sylvanus Roberts Gernhardt Shirley City George W. Stout State of Ind Cadar Creek S. 30 Cedar Crack Randolph Bair Allen Co Springfield Chas. Roose Ger Garmouth Pt. N Adj Edgerton S RK. R Jackson

Quinine Cold Cure Promises 24 Hour Relief

Krause's Cold Cure capsules claim to cure deeply seated colds within 24 hours without interrupting work. The product is pleasant to take and provides a clear, fresh feeling during use. Sold by Dreier & Bro. at the Calhoun and Columbia streets corner for 25 cents.

Krause Dreier & Bro Calhoun and Columbia Streets

Miller's Furniture Offers Worth of Money and Trust

Local ad touts Miller's furniture store at 50 52 East Main Street promising good made furniture and a reputation built on fair dealing and no misrepresentations. Buyers urged to visit for a square deal.

Miller’s Furniture Store East Main Street Miller’s

Notice of Dissolution of Pape Furniture Company

The co partnership between Eugene C. Shell and Adam C Buettel operating as Pape Furniture Company is dissolved by mutual consent with Adam C Buettel retiring. All claims owed to or by the company will be collected or paid by Eugene C Shell. Fort Wayne Indiana September 3 1901.

Eugene C. Shell Adam C. Buettel Pape Furniture Company

Loan Office Ad for Real Estate and Personal Security

Money to loan on real estate or personal security. Cc. F Pfeiffer, rooms 6 7, Bass Block, 1711.

Cc. F. Pfeiffer Bass Block

Farms at 6 Percent Interest No Commission

Advertisement notes farm loans at six percent interest with no commission offered by Heller's Abstract Office located at 32 East Berry Street with date 4-17-11.

Heller’s East Berry Street

When You Come to Town Visit J. M. Miller Furniture

A brief notice urges readers to visit J. M. Miller at 50-52 East Main Street to view a splendid line of goods with right prices.

J. M. Miller Furniture House J. M. Miller

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Eureka Standard Oil CO C. B. Fitch Clinton Treet D. B. Gary Wayne Street Si “Apt W. A. Jones GEN. Agt Old National Bank Moser, O'Brian & M’govren Loogootee, Indiana Daviess County White River William McKinley Murat Halstead Alabama St Indianapolis Tors Andrew E. Hoffman John C. Peters William J. Vesey Louis Fox John B. Reuss David Studebeker P. A P. Randall Basa Elk Dwtt J. Ross McCulloch Peter Benson British Isles Otto Herbst Scherer & Herbst Hicksville Hicksville National Bank Joseph Junk Pixley Land Improvement ing—Syndicate Lawton Monument Associa TION ISO Aeata Huestis Ave Lakeside Pleaded Ieeee Tat Tivepe Samuel Pitcher Pionphan Dix Scapsa Ral Rochelle Saltt Hire Seed Eee Fac Simite Signature of Adam C. Beuttel Bears LI the Centaur Company New York City A.s.core Dexter Chicago L. O. Hull Calhoun St Boss Sheller H. Pfeiffer & Son City Summit &St R. C. Niswonger & Co Harrison St Wtf Court House Harrison Street Citizens Trust Company Cor. Berry and Clinton Sts Capital U.S J. A J. W. Williams
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