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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1900
Page
3
Fire from a basement candle ignited rubber goods, destroying Burton Bros large department store and adjoining properties in Sullivan. The blaze spread to an elevator shaft and threatened the south side of the public square as local and external fire crews battled the flames into the night.
The report describes a custody case where Mr Love has guardianship papers proving the child’s care is his. The child remains happy in the present home as legal actions unfold. Separately, Oak 16 Church of God progresses toward dedication after early resistance to building. A labor dispute on the Love Haure street railway ends with wage discussions and stalled improvements.
Destin Higgins, a senior supervisor at a local gas company, died after a crane failure at the gas dump Saturday. Workers reported a horrific accident when an eight wheel rig rolled, injuring another worker and causing brief panic near the plant in Destin City. Police investigated the scene and fans gathered as details emerged.
Yesterday a house fire in Far Tw. Oct 1 killed a six year old child of William and sank a beloved family member after a scalding incident. Firefighters worked to control the blaze and rescue others as investigators began noting the cause and the condition of the dwelling.
Fragmentary obituary note from Logansport mentions Moh Selanne aged eighty and other survivors. The readable text hints at a death or memorial event with references to Maynard and Bibis Maynard and a long life term. Details are incomplete and names are partially garbled.
In Marion protests arise as the Unie Traction Company faces resistance from residents and labor groups over plans to operate near the soldiers home and college line. Citizens accuse the firm of pushing out independent lines and cutting wages while the soldiers home is cited in disputes.
Belale states intention to adjust the vat rate but provides no details on forthcoming steps or specific changes, leaving the exact measure and timeline unclear.
The Market News ledger shows mixed demand with general activity in grains and livestock. December wheat opened higher, receipts steady, and prices varied across futures. Chicago live stock receipts reached 5,500 with markets generally steady to lower, cattle and calves trading with some declines and hogs steady to weak.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names and items like MGM Bey and IBMATe with unclear context. Core entities appear as New York Produce related terms, prices, and person or company mentions, but readable details are insufficient to form a clear event or outcome.
Fort Wayne market roundup lists corrected weekly prices for grains seeds and byproducts. Timothy seed at 81.80 per bushel oil meal 1.2s plax seed 1.25 Aldes Green salted hides and tallow figures posted. Potatoes bees wax feathers live geese bran shorts middlings and related feed items shown with price ranges. Timothy new clover mix new mixed oats quoted.
Fragmented OCR snippet lists items and names, noting corrections and weekly entries including Batte 17e and Heney 1 Se, with references to butters and other domestic goods.
In Cedar Create township a special election approved aid for the Butler and Fort Wayne railroad with a 53 percent margin and about 800 votes cast across two precincts. Lea precinct reported heavier turnout, while Spring Gehl and nearby townships previously backed subsidies. results boost the Fair Wayne gauthe Wen backing the rail project toward the Cedar Create route.
Occasional local items report visits, weddings and anniversaries, along with school institute notes and social gatherings. Residents like Brickson, Vandolal, and Walburn are mentioned with relatives and neighbors attending events at Chadengo and Wolf Lake. Local officials, doctors, and teachers are named among attendees and speakers at community functions.
An ad at 117 Gallhoun Street Die Crorge Tarobs Music Slate Nu VT promotes a shipment of pianos from Kranich and Bach Weber and other instruments. It claims low prices from 850 to 1100 with various wood finishes and a trade in offer. The ad touts a wide selection including violins guitars and mandolins and notes the store is a leader in the state.
A large lumber yard fire in Oshkosh Wisconsin destroyed an estimated quarter of a million dollars in property. The blaze began before dawn and rapidly spread, with twenty five engines tackling the flames. Firefighters kept it from reaching neighboring plants as insurance covers the losses.
A group from Wayne and Wart Township joined in a county meeting discussing wool industry topics. Det. Lin and others spoke on Isidgraphy and its links to methods in writing and history. Various presentations covered Isidgraphy, and readings featured Tales On Life's Tents with recitations by students. The event is set for May 10.
Maples Grove items recount a rearrangement of residents and social events. Abot township mentions Clow Henschen returning after a period away, with noisy details and unclear names. A social gathering is planned on October 20 along Goldwater road, inviting residents and families including Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Mann amid informal remarks.
Local notes report WM Hahn & Co Boston Store gatherings as relatives and friends visit in New Haven. Individuals such as Miss Wary Rudisill and Misses Mary Tessie Daenel and Mronie Chiietle are mentioned with social outings and upcoming school events. A planned route inspection by W F Gouger and Postmaster Page is described, outlining a potential new service via Fort Wayne to Madison and Adams townships.
Fragmented notes report Wyatt seriously ill at 77 Heart Berry Street with a funeral attended by a jovial cycling party of gouty locals. Names like Migges, Jessie Mart, Lal Baird and Charis Wansdorfer appear among riders. A later line mentions the Kventy Mindicitns company in Chicago and a list of attendees and officials in vague terms.
The sheriff announces a sale of property levied upon under a judgment by the court. The sheriff will offer the real estate at public sale at the specified time and place. Proceeds to satisfy the judgment with costs and attorney fees. Listed parcels include plots numbered 21 22 23 24 and others within the Mowry and Hickox addition. The sale is conducted by James B. Graham attorney for the plaintiff.
The Marion Township Sunday School convention will be held Sunday through Sunday at the MB church in Por. The program lists morning and afternoon services with pastors and speakers including Rev. Rt. tom, Miss Butelly Smith, and Rev. Mr Allen of San fit Wort. Activities include devotionals, declamation, and closing exercises.
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