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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1901

Page

9

New Trial Granted for Molineux in Adams Murder Case

New York court of appeals grants Roland B. Molineux a new trial for the murder of Catherine J. Adams in New York City. The reversal rests on error admitting Barnet testimony about another alleged crime, the death of Barnet, and the court expunged that evidence. Judges Werner Bartlett Vann and O'Brien joined in the prevailing opinion.

Albany N. Y Court of Appeals Roland B. Molineux Molineux Catherine J. Adams New York City Werner Rochester Barnet Parker, Haight Gray Werner, Bartlett Vann O’brien Molincur

Building boom strains city carpenters

Unprecedented demand in the building trade leaves the city short of carpenters as demand outpaces supply and work on several projects lags.

Building Trades Council Seeks Carpenters for Projects

The city has no unemployed carpenters as most are employed for months ahead. Secretary Edward Carey of the Building Trades council departed for surrounding cities to try to secure additional men to assist with upcoming construction.

Edward Carey Building Trades’ Council

Rain arrives as Little River Grange fades from memory

Weather prophets forecast rain finally arrives. Little River Grange stops meeting after years. A house and barn owned by Charles Bush burned in a prairie fire last week. Many weddings planned for Thanksgiving. Prairie Grove chapel freshened with paint and new interior paper. A colt frightened by Oliver Fisher bolted, driver uninjured. CUE Prayer meeting moved to Charles Fairfield’s home Wednesday evening.

Little River Grange Charles Bush Prairie Grove Chapel Oliver Fisher Charles Fairfield

Maysville Community News Notes Transfers and Local Happenings

Reverend L C Zimmerman has moved to the Oregon conference with his family delaying departure until spring. Elsie Zimmerman studies music at Ada Ohio. Residents attended John Small’s funeral. Hardware store construction advances. Photographer Benjamin Zimmerman returns from Chicago. Infant of Mr and Mrs Charles Lake buried with home service led by E C Carring.

L. C. Zimmerman Oregon Elsie Ada Ohio John Small Benj. Zimmerman Chicago

Rural church to welcome transfer minister this week

The sermon follows the death and funeral of a member. Mrs. Lake recovers and is improving. The M. E. parsonage ladies' committee will paper several rooms as the house is renovated in preparation for the arrival of Rev. Zimmerman’s successor, a transfer from the Oregon conference, who will preach Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Scipio Lake M. E. Parsonage Zimmerman Oregon Conference

Trial of Caleb Powers Opens Under Weapon Search Rule

Georgetown Ky October 15 Judge Cantrill requires all entering the trial room to be searched for concealed weapons. The judge and all lawyers on both sides submitted to searches by deputy sheriffs. D M Woodson of Frankfort testifies as the commonwealth first witness.

Georgetown

Small Fires Reported on City Streets and Homes

A match dropped by accident started a small fire at John Linton's home at 11 Hoffman Street. The Tri-State association owns the property and damage was about 15 dollars. A second blaze at John Gerke's residence at 3 Monroe Street caused similar damage of about 15 dollars.

John Linton Hoffman Street Tri-State Association John Gerke Monroe Street

Fort Wayne Poultry and Pet Club Elects Officers

The Fort Wayne Poultry and Pet Stock association formed last evening and elected officers: President James B. White, Vice President William Holterman, Secretary T. J. Kucher, and Treasurer Charles Pape Jr. The club plans an exhibition in December or January. Also notes Patterson's offers on undergarments and Mrs Willis Maier's return visit.

Fort Wayne Poultry and Pet Stock Association James B. White William Holterman T. J. Kucher Charles Pape, Jr

Athletic Carnival Planned to Aid Billy Meyer

Friends mobilize a benefit at League Park on November 16 to aid Billy Meyer amid financial reverses. The program includes baseball, football, wrestling, sprints, a tug of war and shot put with Peck Sharp bringing a strong Chicago team to face Fort Wayne professionals. An organizing committee and officers have been formed led by Ed OMeara as chairman and Louis Heilbroner as secretary, with local officials and merchants among the backers.

Billy” Meyer League Park Peck Sharp Fort Wayne Chicago H. C. Berghoff E. J. Ehrman Postal Telegraph E. W. Cook Allen County Loan Association C. D. Tillo Newspaper Union Aug. M. Schmidt Ben Lehman Clothier H. A. Keplinger White National Bank M. J. Blitz J. E. Miller Ed Omeara Louis Heilbroner Larry McEntee Peter Daniels John Eggemann George Miller Mart Cleary Mat. McCarthy Royal Hawkins Phil Ehret Wm. Cherry Charles Stahl Tom Quinn Hon. Fricken Joe O'Rourke W. Ff. Brashear

Northern Indiana Superintendents Meet in Alexandria

The Northern Indiana Superintendents Association holds a two day meeting in Alexandria on Friday and Saturday to discuss district education programs and statewide initiatives.

Northern Indiana Superintendents’ Association Alexandria

White House gift to YMCA firemen boosts pension fund

The White estate presented $160 to the YMCA firemen Saturday morning after a blaze that could have become a major conflagration. A brief note thanked the department for its efficient work in subduing the flames and the gift was to be added to the pension fund.

Ransom Fund Appeal For Ellen M. Stone In Portland

In Portland Maine on October 15 a personal appeal to delegates was made by the chairman of the business committee urging support for the ransom fund for Miss Ellen M. Stone, the American missionary held by brigands.

Portland Ellen M. Stone

ransom funding update at national congregational council

In forenoon session officials reported that 60 000 of 110 000 dollars demanded as ransom had been subscribed. Rev Philip Bohn of Edgerton Ohio is visiting the city as guest of his father Rev Bohn pastor of Trinity Lutheran church. Rev Bohn Jr a Concordia College graduate.

National Congregational Council Philip Bohn Edgerton Ohio Bohn Trinity Lutheran Church Concordia College

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Chance For Life New York Supreme Court Maysville and Vicinity Poultry and Pet Club Patterson’s Willis Maier C. M. Dawson Billy Meyer J. N. Study Court Street Sar Foster Furniture & Garpet Company Miss Stone Calhoun St F. M. Smith & Go Calhoun Street Phon The Sentinel Wolfe
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