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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1891

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Bubble scheme collapses as Rochester co op shuts on attachment

Rochester Co operative Supply offices close amid attachment proceedings. Hundreds paid $1 weekly for Class A or B certificates promising merchandise within 15 to 30 weeks. Plans include weekly maturities and redemption in order. Meeting in Indianapolis next year discusses pension policy and soldier preferences.

Rochester Rochester Co-operative Supply Company Rochester Concern Indianapolis Baum

Wrights Start a Business in Multiple Cities

The text lists cities including San Francisco Boston Baltimore Trenton Washington Cincinnati Detroit Los Angeles Cleveland Buffalo and St Louis. It cites head manager F. Rice Wright or F Wright, noting Wright starts the venture in various locales and leaves local agents in charge. The Rochester concern counts about 600 members with roughly 300 in good standing.

San Francisco Boston Baltimore Trenton Washington Cincinnati Detroit Los Angeles Cleveland Buffalo St. Louis F. Rice Wright F. Wright Wright Rochester

After Viewing European Sights Re turn to Their Homes

Americans abroad are few as travel to the continent has halted for the season. The City of New York carried Sir Edwin Arnold and others including Edith Clemens Josephine Cleveland and Congressman John Sanford from Liverpool to New York. Also on board the Brittanica were Wilmington Johnson and party and several New York travelers.

England City of New York Liverpool Edwin Arnold United States Edith Clemens Josephine Cleveland Dexter John Sanford Amsterdam Samuel R. Thayer

Elopement Scandal Deepens in Maillard Case

Mrs. Maillard of San Anselmo deserts husband for hired man Ingram. She travels to Eureka to see Rev. J. M. Smith and offers to leave Ingram if her husband pays $5,000 from her separate estate. She confesses lack of love for her husband and says she would kill herself if Ingram deserts her.

San Francisco Joseph Maillard San Anselmo Ingram J. M. Smith Eureka Humboldt County

Ridiculing the Kaiser Circular Sparks German Impurity Accusation

A scurrilous leaflet circulating in Beauty accuses Kaiser Wilhelm II of immorality and insanity. It ridicules his aim to match Frederick the Great and warns him against starting a fire that could destroy him and his house. Police hunt the author, who faces long imprisonment if found. The Kaiser reportedly tolerates no offense to his pride.

Frederick Germany

Special Commission to Mexico on World’s Fair Business

Director General Davis will lead a commission to Mexico to seek a $750,000 appropriation for the fair. Mrs. Potter Palmer accompanies the party at Mrs. Diaz’s request. Potter Palmer represents the Chicago board. General St. Clair and Mr. Cassey join. President Palmer debates his own travel. The group plans a three week trip with Secretary Dickinson arranging Texas receptions.

Carcaco Davis Mexico Diaz Potter Palmer Chicago Texas

Sheriff and Army Clash Over Central El Paso Plot

The sheriff seized a large central El Paso plot by district court order, removing government soldiers who had held possession. Major Hinton, acting for General Stanley, retook the ground yesterday and ousted the sheriff’s representative, with a bitter fight expected.

el Paso Texas District Court United States Hinton Stanley

Young Poet Peter Rudolph Pickel Ill as Book Sails High

The young poet Peter Rudolph Pickel lies ill in New York while his newly published book drives strong sales and draws generous press praise as of Oct. 15. In Indianapolis the Union Veterans demand Raun’s removal with the next destination set for Reramye, Pa.

THE Sentinel New York Peter Rudolph Pickel Reramye Union Veteran Legion

Divorce Case Prompts Withdrawal in Front Page Controversy

Frank Lightfoot seeks legal separation from May P Lightfoot in circuit court with desertion grounds. The petition was withdrawn to hide contents from reporters. Also reported are two Columbia City women jailed for intoxication after a night out on Broadway. Bernard Downey arrested for robbing John Aufentie's saloon, 400 dollars stolen, then caught on a westbound train. Downey bound over for trial.

Frank & Lightfoot Morris, Bell, Barrett & Morris May P. Lightfoot Bass Foundry and Machine Works Mazie Dillon John Gaette Calhoun Street Rudolph Aufentie Mr. Gastre Aufentie Bernard Downey Pittsburg Road Plymouth Fort Wayne Humbrecht Downey Viberg Seavey

Diehl's Rag Warehouse Destroyed by Fire

At 2 oclock Sunday morning the rag warehouse of M. Diehl on Calhoun street opposite Baker street was found on fire. The building and contents burned to ashes with only a few tons of salvageable rags. The property was owned by T. B. Hedekin and uninsured. Diehl owned the stock insured with Schrader Wilson and Graham Son agencies. An Italian who slept in the building was not killed. Fire origin unknown.

M. Diehl Calhoun Street Baker Street T. B. Hedekin A. M. Diehl Schrader & Wilson and Graham & Son Eugene Cour Buchanan Street

Shot Foot Incident At Home In Greyseastie

Mrs. George P. Willis was shot in the foot this morning when a gun standing in a corner of the room fell. Dr. G. C. Smythe was called to amputate the injured foot.

Multiple Train Wrecks and Races Reported Across States

A string of railroad wrecks from Ohio to Minnesota and Kentucky are reported with fatalities and injuries. Notable crashes include a Baltimore and Ohio express near Hig Four line, two men killed and several injured in Defiance and Hicksville reports, and a Big Four derailment near Mingo Junction with firefighters aiding survivors. In racing news, Delmarch faces Allerton as contenders eye upcoming Independence week race with Williams strong on track.

Thhersville Ohio King Thomas W Bridgeport A. G. Matthews Boone Iowa J. W. Grubabaugh Mansfield Sarah Snyder Porter Thomas Waterstone Buffalo Rhoda Woodal Defiance Baltimore and Ohio Micksville Hicksville Garrett Robert Rogers Ostraxper Big Four White Sulphur Station Here Burns Gregory Cleveraxp Axoxa Minn Great Northern Minnesota Mingo Junction Steubenville Wm. Marshall Columbus A. Stanley Cincinnati A. R Keys Tranway W. S. Davis London Robert McPherson McPherson Marshall Joseph Westner Willhans Allerton Tay Mila Budd Doble Delmareh Doble Delmarch Delmarech Williams Independence Week

Allerton the Favorite in $3,000 Lexington Match

Allerton and Delmarch prepare for a $5,000 Allerton- Delmarch trot at Columbia Tenn ahead of a major Kentucky clash. Betting favors Allerton. crowd gathers as trainers and gamblers from across the Union anticipate a record day on the kite shaped track.

Allerton Lexington Lextxerox Direct Hal Pointer Columbia Tenn C. W. Williams Independence Iowa Delmarch Mambini King Union Qyollock Budd Doble

Reducing Wages at Edgar Thompson Steel Works

The Times reports a preliminary wage scale at Edgar Thompson Steel Works Braddock claiming a broad cut across departments. Tonnage mill workers face reductions of 2.20 to 2.50 a day with some cases up to sixty percent, though overall plant impact averages about ten percent. The firm argues higher capacity offsets the fall.

the Times Edgar Thompson Steelworks Braddock, Carnegie & Co Carnegies

Grady Monument Unveiling Planned in Atlanta

Bronze statue of Henry W. Grady placed for unveiling on Oct 21 in Atlanta. Sculptor Alexander Doyle supervised the setting. a grand platform at the custom house will seat thousands. Governor Still and party to attend from Albany with speeches expected in Richmond, Virginia en route.

Arlanta Henry W. Grady Alexander Doyle Custom House Monument Committee Universal Co-Operation Doyle Grady Atlanta Albany Governor Still Richmond Hill General Slocum Brooklyn John A. McCall J. P B. Earl New York Austin Lathrop McEwen Northen Executive Mansion

Chicago Ball Club to Join the Americans in 1802

The Tribune reports the Chicago club of the American Association will join the Americans. Fred Pfeffer to manage and lead the club with Samuel G. Morton as business guardian. Several current players are unlikely to be on the roster, with many notable pitchers and hitters mentioned as in sight. The grounds planned on the west side will seat 60,900, and stockholders are reportedly strong.

Mincaco the Tribune Chicago Fred Pfeffer Samuel G. Morton Treffer Dahlen Gumbert Kitteridge Sart Sioux City McPhee Cincinnati Beckley Pittsburg Dan Richardson New York

Murder in Halien Quarters Stuns New Orleans Italian Saloon

In New Orleans on October 17 Gaelno Bar rogana an Italian tiger owner was shot dead after a card game at an Italian saloon near the French Market. Police arrested the saloon proprietor and several others as investigators note mafia links and a year after Chief Tennessy's departure.

New Oreans Get Gaelno Barrogana Tennessy

Bodies Interred in One Grave at Fort Recovery

The bodies of Union soldiers killed at Fort Recovery including General Butler were buried in a single government grave at the local cemetery. The solemn ceremony drew more than 60,000 spectators as Judge Samuel Punt of Cincinnati delivered the address.

Fort Recovery Ohio Butler Samuel Punt Cincinnati

Mrs Aden Thurnman Dies In Ohio Confinement

The article from Coniaces Ohio reports the illness of Mrs Aden Thurnman who has fallen into a deep stupor and remains near death this morning after three days in a critical condition.

Concapes Ohio Aden Ch ‘Thtumaan Fovelock

Fire destroys Union foundry warehouse in Maxysrney Ohio

A warehouse at the Union Foundry in Maxysrney Ohio burned last night. The blaze consumed valuable patterns and finished work with an estimated loss of 10 000 and 85 000 incendiary origin. Most wooden shoes used in the county are manufactured in Michigan.

Maxysrney Ohio Union Foundry Michigan

Unconscious farmer injured in wagon crash near Whitley line

Dr George C Stemen attended Thoms Latimore at his home west of the city after a wagon wreck when a frightened horse plunged over an embankment. Latimore was unconscious with concussion and, though later revived, remained prostrated and in danger of a fatal relapse.

George C. Stemen Thoms Larimore Whitley County Mr. Latimore Larimore Flo

Fort Wayne Ties in City News and Notable Moves

Fort Wayne residents are noted across regional columns with mentions of Purcell heading south for the winter, Bass presenting cattle herd books to Purdy University, and local movers like Leo Leoser joining Will & Co. in Fort Wayne. Glen cross mentions include Florence Akers, tensorial artist George Mygrants, and others visiting nearby towns.

Richmond Palladium Thomas Purcell Fort Wayne Lafayette John H. Bass Purdue University Ligonier Florence Akers Ft. Wayne Akera Leo Leoser Leoser Will & Co Kendallville George Mygrants Reud Browand Wuntington Herald Woreh Optician Lynn Leedy & Daugherty Muncie HH. F. Smith Mary Handall Elizabeth Arnold George Moses Kendallville News Paya Robinson J. M. Robinson Allen County Lewis Hazzard Congressional Timber

Fort Wayne Sextixen Dons New Dress In Praise Across Papers

Multiple newspapers from Fort Wayne and surrounding cities comment on the Fort Wayne Sextixen issuing a new dress or appearance. The Fort Wayne Gazette and other papers laud its improved look, prosperity, and planned enlargement.

Fort Wayne Gazette The Gazette Fort Wayne News Sentinel Min Uackett Mae Huntington Democrat Fort Wayne Wabash Plain Dealer Sestixen Sestigen Port Wayne Logansport Ross True Sextixen Monroeville Fort Warne Styuxnen

Anniversary Surprise for Gottlieb and Wife Niemann

Mr and Mrs Gottlieb Niemann were surprised at home on Brackenridge street Adams township by about one hundred guests marking their twenty fifth wedding anniversary Rev Stock officiated at their original ceremony Emanuel congregation members attended gifts were plentiful and a supper was served.

Rev. Stock Stock Adams Township Gottlieb Nieman Brackenridge Street Pastor Stock Emanuel

Remastered Rifle Record Sent to Fort Wayne Nifles

An instruction from General Ruekde directs Uitntada Co. Sulicer of the Fort Wayne Nifles to set a date for an upcoming event. The message conveys assurance of a remastering effort and confirms command authority over the assignment.

Achitnait Ruekde Uitntada Co Sulicer Fort Wayne

Muster of Rifles Delayed as Officers Change

General Hugh directs a muster plan for the Rifles but delays occur as several officers depart. Captain Bulger and John Miller, formerly Teutemaurt, are expected to be mustered as captain while hopes for the unit’s dissolution fade amid uncertainty.

Geoneral Hugh the Rays Thas Rifles Bulger John Miller Teutemaurt Capaim

Indiana Superintendent Seeks Opinion Over Feeble Minded Children

Indianapolis Nerve reports Superintendent John G. Blake of the Fort Wayne state institution asks Attorney General Smith for relief after children labeled idiotic imbecile insane deaf and dumb were sent to the asylum. The attorney general’s opinion says deaf and dumb does not bar admission to the asylum, the only state facility for such children.

Indianapolis John G. Blake State Institution Fort Wayne Smith Blake

Secret cave found in Porter county horse theft ring

A long running Porter county gang of horse thieves used hills to hide stolen horses and ship them to Chicago. After years of search a hidden cave with an underground passage was discovered in the hills. Over twenty horses were taken in the last three months.

Varranaiso Ind Porter County Chicago

Swine Cholera Ravages Illinois Herds Amid Alarm

Cholera again soars in central Illinois harming large valuable hogs fattened for market. In a fortnight 800 plus hogs have died in Minooka Woodford county. Tazewell county droves suffer losses and Wapella Dewitt county reports many illnesses among swine.

Ilinois Minoka Woodford Tazewell County Wapella Dewitt County

Aspirants for a Governorship in Oklahoma Race Heats Up

News from Wientta Kansas reports Governor Steele’s resignation igniting a governor race in Oklahoma. Guthrie Oklahoma City and Kingfisher nominate candidates with heavy lobbying and telegrams to Washington. Leading contenders include John Dille Judge Green and Judge A J Seay with Langston City backing McCabe for successor.

Wientta Kan Steele Oklahoma Guthrie Oklahoma City Kingfisher Washington John 4. Dille Judge Green A.J. Seay Langston City Oklahoma Aero Colony EL PL McCabe Ciavernar Steele

Forger Captured After Escape Near Wabash

A Portland man Louis trey of Porthnd forged a note for He was arrested on bail and rearrested east of Wabash then returned to Portland. Mrs. Lyon Dawes near Wabash was declared insane this afternoon after developing violent symptoms and placed in a devium.

Ana Wonasin Pidt Louis Trey Porthnd Wabash Portland Grey Lyon Dawes Devium

Bargains at Gar this week with blanket and quilt sale

A sale catalog highlights special prices on blankets quilts and comforters. Bargains include white blankets quilts and comforters at reduced prices with limited stock notices. The advertisement cites M Frank & Co and mentions live tickets for an exposition.

Soe M. Frank & Co Bee

Resigning Fort Wayne Minister Rev Johta M Driver

The popular Rev Johta M Driver submits resignation from Simpson M Church to take effect on the stated date. The board will consider it with conditions requiring he continue in the pulpit with compensation the church can afford. No reason is given for the step, but his literary and lecture work may claim him.

Fort Wayne Johta Merrite Simpson M. Fochoureh Psth Board of Stewards Driver Simpson Church

Quail Season Opens in Indiana With Hunters Abroad

The county buzzes as quail season runs from now until December 20 with roving crowds in Will, dale and valley counties. Jon R C Bell extols quails as a delicacy second only to woodcock and notes their swift, darting flight, scent trails, and need for a skilled dog. A list of locals joining the opening hunt includes Ton R C Bell, Charles Weller, Frank Gruber, W R Durfee and many others.

Will Dale Valley Bob White Indiana Jon. R.C. Bell Hoom Ton. R. C. Bell Charles Weller Frank Gruber W. R. Durfee J. I. Douglass Dick Weller Herman Krohne C. W H. Miller Clem Rekers Cliff Morganthaler Charlie Miller

Maniac Farnan Seized After Morning Frenzy at Home

Owen Farnan a bass foundry laborer aged about forty caused a sudden maniacal outbreak at his Carolina street home after weeks of irrational behavior. Deputies Sheriff Viberg and Stall transported him to the jail where an inquiry will be held. he is described as industrious with a good family.

Owen Farnan Bass Foundry Farnan Mr. Farnan Uate Sumulon Viberg Stall Carolina Street

Father Duenig Seeks Catholic Uniformed Societies Attendance

Father Duenig of Avilla met in city with committees of uniformed Catholic societies for St. Peters dedication at Row City. Fort Wayne Battalion to join the ceremony one week after Easter Sunday. arrangements settled for their attendance as the church is to be dedicated.

St. Peters Row City Fort Wayne

Cadet Corps to Be Formed Under Alfred Grindle

Interest in the cause of the brother hood and will be on greater inducement to keep the band of boys together. The corps will be conducted under the direction of Alfred Grindle who will have charge of the drills. Grindle will attend the St Aithews Brotherhood convention in St Louis October 22 to 25 to complete arrangements for the new cadet corps.

Alfred Grindle Grindle St. Aithews Brotherhood St. Louis

Dunlap Affair Reveals Scandal and Flight in Keokuk

Former Nickel Plate switchman Jason T W Dunlap vanished with a woman months ago. The pair moved to Keokuk Iowa where he later lost a leg in an accident. His wife learned of the wreck and the other woman posing as his wife. She prosecuted for bigamy. The woman escaped with Dunlap and the children. Dunlap cannot attend court soon. The wife remains devoted and will oversee his care.

Jason TW Dunlap Keokuk Iowa Freman Eara Ligamy

The Two Dollar Counterfeit Reappears With Subtle Craft

A second issue of the famed two dollar counterfeit has appeared using the same plates but on different paper. Experts note near perfect engraving with minor flaws such as four black hairs in the mustache and misaligned letters. The counterfeit includes a near genuine red seal and sophisticated lathe work making detection difficult.

United The United States James W. Hyatt

Lou Butler Finds A Key Of Beer From Old Brewery

Lou Butler a grocer and saloon operator near Calhoun and Superior streets unearthed a beer key from under boxes in the cellar. The key dated to the Bloomingdale brewery run by Certin and Rankert long ago. It lay hidden for fourteen years before being revealed by clearing debris. Butler calls the find curious.

Lou Butler Calhoun Superior Streets Bloomingdale Certin & Rankert Mr. Butler

Deaths Reported to City Undertakers for Week Ended Saturday

The city undertakers recorded a list of deaths for the past week ending last Saturday. Names include Daniel J. Pierce 63 consumption Helen M Boggs 5 diphtheria William Briggs 19 accident Harland W Bellamy 1 marasmus George Thomas Dough erty 4 diphtheria Mary Engle 10 pneumonia Hurley Ballou 30 accident Rosa Jones 1 typhoid fever Stella May Crawford 1 year 6 months membranous croup Elmira Waters 41 consumption Johnny Breeaugh 2 years 1 month diphtheria Sophia Sehoaf 48 abdominal tumor Willie Sonne 7 months spasms.

Daniel J. Pierce Helen M. Boggs William Briggs Harland W. Bellamy Marasmus George Thomas Dougherty Mary Engle Hurley Ballou Rosa Jones Stella May Crawford Elmira Waters Johnny Breeaugh Sophia Sehoaf Willie Sonne

William Bremner Leturns From Paris and Germany

William Breuer, head brewer for the Berghoff brewing company, has returned from a foreign trip of no small importance. He left here about six weeks ago to attend the Brewers' exposition in Paris and acquired knowledge beneficial to his business. He then visited Altenhieder in Germany, his native place, where old friends greeted him with an ovation at the depot and escorted him home.

William Breuer Berghoff Brewing Company Paris Altenhierder Germany Breaer

How to Cure All Skin Diseases Ad

An old ad claims a topical remedy cures all skin diseases without internal medicine. It promises clear white healthy skin and quick healing with Swaynt’s WistTMent, urging readers to ask their druggist for the product.

Swaynt

Fort Wayne District Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meet

The Fort Wayne district's Woman's Foreign Missionary Society holds its district convention at Wayne Street M E Church on Thursday and Friday. Prominent ladies attend with a full program of devotions, papers, recitations, music, reports from auxiliaries, and an address on the future of the society.

The Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of Fort Wayne District Woman's Foreign Missionary Society North Indiana Fort Wayne Wayne Street M. E Li. M. Sartman McLachlin Wayne Street Choir Miss Collins Lulu van Slyke Berry Street Auxiliary S. Smith Josie Hartman Bowers Ossian Auxiliary Josephine Hartman Miss Smith Auburn Auxiliary M. V. B. Spencer Wayne Street Auxiliary Miss Long Woman In the Word Daisy Carver de Massacb de Sheepford G. N. Eldridge L. R. Hartman Sargent Boston

Dreaded Diphtheria Claims Ten Year Old Bobby Perrin

Diphtheria killed Robert Perrin age ten despite tracheotomy by Drs Porter McCullough and Ross. Funeral planned at 3 p.m. tomorrow from 81 East Wayne street. Also notes Rudolph Bensman Catholic rites and Mrs Henry Buesching of Lafayette street dies in Auburn after long illness. funeral at Reformed church in Auburn.

Robert A.C. Perrin Porter McCullough Ross Bobby East Wayne Street Rudolph Bensman William Quinlan Catholic Knights and St. Joseph Benevolent Society Henry Buesching Lafayette Street Auburn Ind Christian Clay

Moderwell to Retire from Postoffice Position

J M Moderwell resigns from the postoffice effective November 1 to return to coal mining work he pursued before government service Postmaster Higgins commends his service and notes his departure will be followed by a series of successions George B Humphrey will take Moderwell’s place with H C Niedhammer stepping down to become incapacitated carrier Thomas A Davis to replace Niedhammer and Elmer E Banks to serve as substitute carrier

J. M. Moderwell 8. L. Lewis Moderwell Higgins George B. Humphrey H. C. Niedhammer Thomas A. Davis Mr. Niedhammer Elmer E. Banks

Hood and Chamberlain remedies prompt appetite and cold relief

An advertisement notes Hood’s Sarsaparilla eases loss of appetite and indigestion helping delicate people eat plain food with relish. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is praised for winter colds and reducing pneumonia risk. It mentions druggists sell it and Nickel Plate offers reduced tickets to the Chicago Exposition.

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