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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1901

Page

12

Revolting Jackson case shocks London crowds in court

London hearing of Theodore and Laura Jackson (Ann Odelia Diss de Bar) continues as Daisy Adams testifies she was enticed to London under promise of music lessons. Prosecution details alleged indecencies and hypnotic influence by Laura Jackson as she pressed for admission and questioned witnesses.

London Theodore Laura Jackson Ann Odelia Diss de Bar Daisy Adams Jackson

Fine for Illegal Hunting in Cass County

William Jackburn of Grass Creek Cass county was found guilty of hunting on Sunday before Justie Never at Logansport. A fine and costs totaling 14.4.10 were assessed. Deputy Commissioner Smith made the arrest. This marks Cass county’s first such conviction. Chief Deputy Earle of Pierceton arrived to assist in the manhunt following a prior shooting incident involving deputies and fishermen on the Webash banks near the city.

Logansport Ind William Jackburn Grass Creek Cass County Justie Never Smith Earle Pierceton Depucry Smith

Gas well revived by local expert in Kokemo center

William Moore, Kokemo gas expert and inventor, revived an abandoned well at the town’s geographical center. The restored flow now fuels two factories and about forty homes, proving there may be more payable gas in seemingly drained territory.

Kokemo, Tad William Moore Kokemo Moore

Presbyterian Synod Sets Yearly Supply Tax Plan

In Madison Indiana on October 17 the Presbyterian synod voted to extend for another year the committee on supply under Rev. J L Leeper to cover churches without acting congregations. This requires a 2 cent per capita tax on all members, as Rev J Cum led the meeting.

Madison Ind Presbyterian Synod J. L. Leeper J. Cum

Evangelical Work Emphasized by Speaker at Synod Meeting

Ming Smith urged ceaseless evangelical work across churches. The synod is slated to meet next year on the second Monday of October at Goshen.

Ming Smith Goshen

Jacob Lanz Faces Sabbath Desecration Trial

Jacob Lanz of Leo is on trial in Bullermann's court for Sabbath desecration. Judge Louttit represented the defendant and argued the charge stemmed from petty spite and that Lanz did not desecrate the statutes as defined.

Jacob Lanz Leo Bullermann Louttit

Police Chiefs Press Congress for Anarchy Legislation

Washington leaders from the National Bureau of Identification endorsed a plan to define anarchy and authorize arrests under a new law. They urged police and marshals to press senators and representatives for immediate action and backed a $25,000 appropriation to maintain the bureau and share criminal information.

Washington National Bureau of Identification Pinkerton Congress National Association of Chiefs of Police Sylvester

Croker Horses Sold at New Market Auction

At New Market on October 17 Richard Croker's horses were auctioned. Harrow brought 510 guineas Altaloma sold for 350 guineas and Ailgar went for 410 guineas bought by E Corrigan.

New Market Richard Croker Harrow Altaloma E. Corrigan Ailgar

Ossian Hosts Fort Wayne Missionary Society Anniversary

The Twenty Fifth annual Fort Wayne district Woman's Missionary Society convention will be held in Ossian next year to celebrate the society's silver anniversary. Officers were elected including President Mrs E B Gesaman and First Vice President Mrs J H Meal. Delegates to Bloomington Ti are Ada C Jones Auburn and T R Spalding Fort Wayne.

Ossian Fort Wayne C. G. Bradson Decatur Auker Ads Jones Auburn Mason Butler E. R. Gesaman Kemper Indiana Ohio Illinois Bloomington Ada C. Jones T. R. Spalding Berry Street WM. E E. B. Gesaman Sadie Cobb Minnie Robinson Julia Hodge Adam. Jones Ridenour W. G. Ferguson Crandon Hall

Listed names of attendees and locations at gathering

The document lists numerous individuals and their home cities including Mrs H W Held Miss Norma Held Mr and Mrs Ritters kamp Vincennes Miss Elizabeth Rolf Decatur Mrs W Horstmeyer Buffalo N Y William Kayser Miden Germany Rev J Volk Kenosha Wis Miss Anna Reiter Toledo Henry Horstmeyer Cincinnati Miss Anna Gehle Indianapolis.

H. W. Held Norma Held Ritterskamp Vincennes Elizabeth Rolf Decatur W. Horstmeyer Buffalo N. Y William Kayser Miden Germany J. Volk Kenosha Wis Anna Reiter Toledo Henry Horstmeyer Cincinnati Anna Gehle Indianapolis

Mary Meyer Marries Henry Kruse in Zion Lutheran Church

Miss Mary Meyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruno Meyer wed Henry Kruse in Zion's Lutheran Church on Wednesday at 4 pm officiated by Rev Luehr. Attendants included Edith Reinkensmeier Mamie Heine Albert Pfeiffer and Fred Kruse. The couple resides at 41 Gay Street after a wedding supper and reception at the bride’s home.

Mary Meyer Bruno Meyer Zion’s Lutheran Church Henry Kruse Luehr Edith Reinkensmeier Mamie Heine Albert Pfeiffer Fred Kruse Auger Mrs. Kruse Gay Street

Barnett Auger Wedding at Trinity Church

Miss Katherine Auger daughter of Mrs. Katherine Auger married Byron H. Barnett at Trinity Episcopal Church with Rev. A W Seabrease officiating. The couple shared a wedding repast at the groom’s parents home and left for New Haven then the East aboard the Nickel Plate train. A gray broadcloth wedding dress and pink chrysanthemums highlighted the bride’s attire. They will reside on Washington boulevard after November 1.

Trinity Episcopal Church A. W. Seabrease Katherine Auger Byron H. Barnett A. F. Barnett

Edward S. Stokes III Not Seriously Ill

Relatives state Edward S. Stokes III is ill but not in danger, able to drive, after being reported ill in New York on October 17.

New York Edward S. Stokes

Many Discussions Held Horstmeyer Nuptials Celebrate

Miss Martha Baade wed August C. Horstmeyer at Emanuel Lutheran church in a ceremony led by Rev. August Eben dick. The bridal party wore white organdie and satin, with violets and lilies in bouquets. Two hundred guests attended a reception at the bride’s home on South Broadway before the couple’s planned 54 Hendricks Street home. Guest list included out of town figures and relatives.

Martha Baade Christian C. Baade August C. Horstmeyer William Horstmeyer Emanuel Lutheran Church August Ebendick River Rouge Mich Messrs Herman Horstmeyer William Kayser Wilhelmine Baade Logansport Elsa Ritterskapp Vincennes Martha Horstmeyer Martin Baade Prof Hormel Mendelssohn Evening Star Tannhauser South Broadway Mrs. Horstmeyer Hendricks Street

Quinine Cold Cure Promises Quick 24 Hour Relief

Krause's Cold Cure capsules claim to cure deeply seated colds in 24 hours with no business interruption. The medicine is described as pleasant to take and providing a clear fresh sensation during use. Sold by Dreier & Bro. at the Calhoun and Columbia streets corner for 25 cents.

Krause Dreier & Bro Calhoun and Columbia Streets

Mayor and City Council Exhibit at Pellens and Polster

A group portrait featuring the mayor and city councilmen who served from 1898 to 1891 is on display at Pellens and Polster's drug store.

Pellens & Polster

Groom Held Prisoner On Wedding Trip Kidnap Plot

Kokomo, Indiana reports a dramatic kidnapping as Frank E. Henderson, just married to Edna T. Whitaker, was seized by four members of the Thirteen club aboard a northbound Pennsylvania train near Galveston. The groom then rode ahead to meet his bride in Chicago, while the club hosted a supper at the Clinton House and arranged further custody measures.

Kokomo Ind Pennsylvania Galveston Here Frank E. Henderson H. E. Henderson Kokomo Dispatch Chicago Mr. Henderson Edna T. Whitaker T. T. Whitaker L. J. Naftzger Grace Methodist Church Thirteen Club Henderson Walter Jackson Harley Wood Frank Miller Lee Albaugh Edward L. Treat Clinton House Pennsylvania Station Logansport Muncie

Contempt Rises Over Dr McCausland Failure to Pay Support

Judge Aiken issues bench warrant for Dr J W McCausland after he defied a court order to pay $40 monthly support to Mrs McCausland. The warrant directs arrest and detention until he purges contempt or pays $567.45, with Deputy Sheriff Ryan serving the writ.

J. W. McCausland Aiken McCausland Dr. McCausland Ryan

Gas Pressure Drops in Fort Wayne Over Past Year

Fort Wayne Gas Company reports all three pumping stations operating earlier than usual. Superintendent G Max Hoffman notes a thirty pound drop in field pressure despite new wells and lines expanded at the east station. Outlook for winter less hopeful, but company aims for a fairly good supply.

G. Max Hoffman Fort Wayne Gas Company Mr. Hoffman Fort Wayne Hoifman

Recent Births and Local Notes From City

Birth notices report a son for Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Rabus at 50 West Third. a son for Mr. and Mrs. S Burk holder of Grand Street. a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tennison on Blaffton Road. a son for Mr. and Mrs. Claud Smith of 206 St Marys Avenue. a son for Mr. and Mrs. A F Kuehne of Hoboken N J, whose former name is Delight Rhine. Leo Kahn spoke with Superintendent Gorsline about eleven dollars tied to Henry Ormsby of Arcola who had $19 of Kahn's money. Ormsby tried to pay his fine at the home of the bride on East Main Street where Rev. J W Lake joined Ada Flinn and J F Reid in marriage. Master Howard Bolyard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bolyard, is recovering from pneumonia under Dr J M Dinnen care.

South Bend Ind State Conference of Charities and Correction Court House Richard O. Johnson Indiana Staite School For the Deaf George S. Wilson Institute For the Blind Alexander Johnson School Mirs Julia Conklin Soldiers Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans F. T. Moran Purdue University Timothy Nicholson Richmond Rational Conference of Charities Nicholson Alvin T. Hert Indiana Reformatory John B. Elain Industrial School For Girls Woman’s Prison E. E. York Reform School For George A. H. Shideler Michigan City Notre Dame Mishawaka D. €. Brown Irvington James D. Reid W. C. Ball T. F. Moran E. &. Rice G. A. H. Shideler G. B. Stormont W. C. van Arsdale Bierhaus Jorge Rabus West Third Street S. Burkholder Grand Street Frank Tennison Blaffton Road Claud Smith St. Marys Avenue A. F. Kuehne Hoboken N. J Kuehns Delight Rhine Leo Kahn Gorsline Henry Ormsby Arcola Ormsby Kahn East Main Street J. W. Lake Ada Flinn J. F. Reid Howard Bolyard Dan Bolyard J. M. Dinnen

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Payment for Cured Cases

Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Carnes & Co. in Toledo vows the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason witnessed the declaration on December 6, 1866. The remedy is taken internally and marketed by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo. Also Hall's Family Pills promoted as best by druggists.

State of Garo Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Carnes & Co Hall Cem A. W. Gleason Yee Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Th. Hall

Nerve Pills Endorsement from Fort Wayne Reader

Fort Wayne readers lauding Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills for nerve strength and general regulation. Mrs T Webb of 57 Superior St reports improved nerves digestion and liver function after using the product bought at Meyer Bros Co No 14 Calhoun St. Packaged with A W Chase signature and portrait. 50 cents per box available locally or from the Buffalo company.

A. W. Chase Superior Street Fort Wayne Ind Meyer Bros. & Co Calhoun Street Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co Buffalo M. D

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Jackson Case Son OF God Diss DE Bar Tize Girl Croker Missionary Convention Cers E. R. Gesa Man Kruse-Meyer Barnett-Auger E. S. Stokes III Charities and Correction Conference Horstmeyer-Baade Castoria Mary ‘M. Kaiser Rudolph Kaiser Emricks Breen & Morris J. W. M’causland Fort Wayne Company Fort Wayne Pa Pers Dr. A. W Chass Conta Perbdox Boobleton Health Sterling Remedy Company sFor Sale By F. M. Smith & 60 Frank Mungovan Mr. Mungovan Dupont Roussey & Schneider Miller’s Old Stand
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