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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1901

Page

16

Harry 0 Wins at Free-For-All Pace Amid Large Track Crowd

The Centlivre stable horse Harry 0 won the free-for-all pace on Friday with Edith W second and Sherman Clay third. The day drew a large crowd though not a Thursday record, and tensions rose over rough riding and fines to Sherman Clay’s driver for unfair tactics.

Harry 0 Harry Sherman Clay Edith W Bishop Harry GO Trim Warry Dieter Mary Fleming Car Clay Edith Harry QO Roy Wilkes Fort Wayne Harry O Centlivre Stables Terre Haute Newton Haywood Donna Bourbon Marlinspike Red Greenlander Marlinsvike Bogash Anes Bowen Eunice Adams Anning G (Smith Ste John N R. Poindexter Johnson Ulsie Mor Grubb Hess Walter Smith Bik Twelenger Alzomah Williams Lourbon Co Costman Dam Pat (Cole Marshal Medium Grimes R. R. Johnson McGriff Zilmsman Mee- Kahm Berit Atlantic King Clay Dust Ben Leon- Anateee Sumer Argo Cat Sus Berry

Rain and races damp Fort Wayne harness meet

Heavy rain late Saturday forced officials to cancel unfinished events at the Red Ribbon meeting. Maggie Anderson, Charles Stiles and Starmont will divide 90 percent of a $500 free-for-all purse. The meet was deemed a success with record first-day attendance and strong public interest.

Jupiter Plave Fleming Old Plave Maggie Anderson Charles Stiles Starmont Tusslay Fort Wayne Association Harry O Sherman Clay Edith W Bishop

Clash in Huntington Court as Father and Son Clash

In Huntington Ind on October 12 a court clash between Judge J C Branyan and his son John Branyan ex prosecuting attorney erupted during a change of judge bid. The younger Branyan refused to sit, accused the judge of bulldozing tactics, and threatened impeachment before the sun went down. The row ended with a granted change of judge at 4 pm.

Huntington Ind Circuit Court J. C. Branyan John Branyan Young Branyan

Weddings Charm City With Elizabeth Randall and Frank Sawyer

A grand Mayfair style wedding at Mrs. Julia Randall’s Maple Avenue home unites Elizabeth Louise Randall and Frank Ailman Sawyer of New York with elaborate decor, music, and a large guest list. The reception follows with gifts and plans to reside at 50 Morningside Avenue after December 1.

Julia Fay Randall Maple Avenue Elizabeth Louise Frank Ailman Sawyer New York J. N. Field First Baptist Church Miss Flick Reineke Henry C. Leonard Messrs E. F. Sawyer Boston Dexter Larcum Donald Hayden Indianapolis Cornelius Smith Edward Bartman Charles Zollars Mary Randall Avilla Ruth Fisk Lincoln, Til Blanche Sawyer Kate Ashburn Suffolk Wannie Williams Fort Wayne Virginia Mosby Oxford Anna Randall Marguerite Flick Virginia Randall Brde Fay P. Radall Bertha Anna Radall Brussels Point Queen Louis A. L. Randall Frank Randall Charles Guild Jennie Ray Ormsby Piper Miss McCracken Mrs. Sawyer Morningside Avenue Pierce-Reid

Spouses Swap Back After Ky. Marriage Reversal

In Ruggles Kentucky near the state line John Liles and Edith Liles along with George Danner and Eliza Danner reversed prior marriages. After two divorces and new licenses the couples rewed their original partners yesterday. Both couples have grandchildren from prior marriages.

Huntington W. Va Ruggles John Liles Edith Liles George Danner Eliza Danner

Municipal League Adjourns After Successful Meeting

The State Municipal league closed its ninth gathering in Anderson Indiana at noon. Treasurer Mellett reported funds totaling $416. Mayor Green of Vincennes urged hosting the next meeting with backing from the Vincennes board of commerce. South Bend favored the city but Vincennes won the vote.

Municipal League Anderson Ind State Municipal League Mellett Green Vincennes Board of Commerce South Bend Vincennés

Lichts Celery Nerve Compound Promises Fast Cure

Advertises Lichty's Celery Nerve Compound for nervous diseases neuralgia rheumatism debility paralysis biliousness dyspepsia and other ailments. Claims to go to the seat of disease and cure thoroughly and speedily. Sold by Dreier & Bro corner Calhoun and Columbia streets.

Dreier & Bro Calhoun and Columbia Streets

Henry Boseker Visits Friends in New York City

Henry Boseker travels to New York City to visit friends and tour local sites, based on a short social update noting his trip and companionship during the visit.

Henry Boseker New York City

Five Husbands for Mrs Witwer in Poison Suspect Case

Middletown dispatch reports Mrs Mary Belle Witwer, long tied to a poisoning suspect, has had five husbands. Only John Williams remains alive after he left two days post marriage. Williams’ location is unknown. Mrs Witwer allegedly obtained divorce with funds from Frank Brown, a Middletown paper hanger, who died after marrying her.

Dayton Ohio Middletown Mary Belle Witwer John Williams

Six Die in Freight Train Collision Near Lombard Ill

Six men perished when two freight trains collided head on one mile east of Lombard Illinois on October 10. Engineers and firemen Charles Andrews Houren Marher plus brakeman William Glenn died. Three others were lightly hurt and returned to work.

Lombard Ill Chicago and Great Western Charles Andrews Houren J. Marher William Glenn

Stabbed by Town Marshal in Staunton Feud

Ben Williams Staunton town marshal stabbed Isom Yocum five times in the face and neck during a fight rooted in an old feud. Yocum is hospitalized in serious condition. Williams surrendered to the sheriff and was released on bail. Incident occurred in Staunton, Brazil, Indiana yesterday.

Brazil Ind Ben Williams Staunton Isom Yosum Williams Yocum Williame

CANDIDATES FOR WARDEN IN INDIANA PRISON ELECTION

Governor Durbin meets daily with candidates for the state prison warden post as the contest heats up. Named contenders include Jance Monahan of Oleans, Jasper Gallant of Marion, Harmon L. Hutson and George Powell of Indianapolis, with a South Bend politician also active behind the scenes.

Indianapolis Durbin Jance Monahan Oleans Jasper Gallnnt Marion Harmon L. Hutson George Powell South Bend Pisces

Botanic Blood Balm Joins Eczema Cure Claims

An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a sure cure for eczema and skin humors. It asserts it enriches and purifies the blood to heal sores and skin conditions, with trial treatment offered by Dr. Gillam of Atlanta and product sold by Ranke Nusbaum in Calhoun Street.

Dr. Gillam Mitchell St Atlanta Ranke & Nusbaum Calhoun St

Lower rates to Buffalo announced by Nickel Plate

Nickel Plate Road offers half price round trip tickets to Buffalo on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays starting Oct 5 with a return limit five days after sale. Tickets available via local agents or C A Asterlin Fort Wayne Indiana and R J Hamilton Fort Wayne Indiana agents.

Nickel Plate Road C. A. Asterlin Fort Wayne Ind R. J. Hamilton

Reverend Fleming Returns From Franklin Visit and Buffalo Exposition

Reverend J. B. Fleming pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church has returned from a visit to Franklin Pennsylvania and the Buffalo exposition.

J. B. Fleming Westminster Presbyterian Church Franklin, Pa Buffalo Exposition

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