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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1901

Page

6

Court Declares Amstutz Unfit to Manage Estate

John M. Amstutz, aging farmer of Maysville, was declared of unsound mind by Judge O Rourke and unable to manage his estate. guardianship to be appointed soon as family concerns and multiple farms form the basis of the decision.

John M. Amstutz Maysville O’rourke Mr. Amstutz Moudy Elmer Monroe Tobey Thing Shoe Store Dougall The News Stout Milan Township George Stout Wells County Huguenard Michigan City Evelyn Eckert Erastus Fritzinger Adams County Miss Eckert Decatur William M. McKinnie Mary Arndt Scherer Court House Rapp Michael Hellworth Louisa Edsall Frank Edsall William Bickford Anna Bickford Anna Bidford William Frank Ruch Zoeller & Merz William C. Ryan B. F. Harper Cincinnati Rothschild Vs. Sprague & VanRoy Great Northern

Marriage Licenses Granted In Local Clerks Office

Charles F. Waller wed Roxa Hart zog. John C. Koch wed Bertha D. Webb. Clement P. Becker wed Bernadetta C. Schnelker. William G. Brossard wed Minnie J. Nagel. Rolan L. Walker wed Roxie B. Hostler. Charles A. Pion wed Alice Girard.

Zog John C. Koch Bertha D. Webb Clement P. Becker Bernadetta C. Schnelker William G. Brossard Minnie J. Nagel Rolan L. Walker Roxie B. Hostler Charles A. Pion Alice Girard

Pickets Continue at Plants Despite Court Order

Chicago workers resume picketing Allis-Chalmers and Gates Iron Works after a U.S. court injunction. Night shift of eight replaced by twelve at 6 a.m. Business Agent Ireland says picketing continues with support from the people, while law as interpreted by Judge Kohl may differ.

Chicago United States Allis-Chambers Gates Iron Works Ireland Kohlgaat

Diplomatic Efforts Over Miss Stone Kidnapping Continue

Washington reports no new Turkish or Bulgarian updates on Miss Stone since Saturday. State Department presses diplomacy aided by Russia to secure her release, while Bulgaria and Turkey cooperate amid high costs tied to the ransom demands and military actions surrounding the case.

Washington State Department Turkey Bulgaria Missa Stone Russia United States Miss Stone

Candidates for the purple at the Rome consistory

London reports rising interest in papal cardinalate candidates before Christmas. In the United States Archbishops Corrigan and Ireland represent opposing trends, joining other American aspirants as Rome plans four cardinal vacancies. The pope reportedly will limit U S cardinals to one to avoid factional tension within American Catholicism.

London Rome Pall Mall Gazette United States Corrigan Ireland College of Cardinals America

Crown Prince Wilhelm May Visit United States in Spring

The World reports a potential visit by Crown Prince Wilhelm to the United States and New Jersey in April or May next year. Emperor William funds a new yacht under construction in a New Jersey shipyard and plans to present it to the crown prince after a trial trip. The prince would study American shipbuilding methods and travel with several naval officers.

New York Crown Prince Wilhelm Germany United States New Jersey Emperor William Washington

Roosevelt Private Trip to Farmington and Yale

President Roosevelt with Cortelyou Barnes and staff will depart this afternoon by Pennsylvania Railroad for Farmington Connecticut. He will visit Mrs Cowles before proceeding to New Haven to receive an honorary LLD from Yale University. Details are withheld as the trip is private.

Washington Roosevelt Cortelyou Barnes White House Pennsylvania Railroad Farmington

Editor M'Hugh Released From Kilmainham Jail

Patrick A. McHugh member of parliament for Leitrim north division was released from Kilmainham jail after a six month sentence for seditious libels in the Slogue Champion. He received an enthusiastic crowd with cheers and handshakes. Lord Mayor Sir Thomas D. Pile and delegations attended the scene.

Dublin Patrick A. Mc‘Hugh Leitrim Kilmainham McHugh Thomas D. Pile Slogo John O'Dowd John O’don

Lord Mayor Honored Visitor Arrives in Liberty

Nell from South Mayo joined locals in greeting him as Mr. McHugh rode in the lord mayor's carriage. A luncheon followed at a hotel before Mr. McHugh sails for New York on the steamer Majesty with John Redmond and John O'Donnell, departing Queenstown Thursday.

Nell South Mayo Liberty Mr. McHugh New York John Redmond John O’donnell Majestic Queenstown

Death Ends A Long Illness Of Fort Wayne Youth

Rodney Heath son of Prof. W F Heath former Fort Wayne music instructor died Thursday in Danville Illinois after a three year paralysis and ossification illness He was about twenty one and his remains were brought to Fort Wayne for interment at Lindenwood The family moved from Fort Wayne eight years ago and the father has been connected with Pixley Co and later director of the band at the Danville soldiers home

Rodney Heath W. F. Heath Fort Wayne Danville Til Pixley & Co Lindenwood

Widow of Calvary church member dies. funeral set

Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday at 1 30 pm from the residence for a widow esteemed by many. Surviving family includes husband one son and three daughters Mrs A Pirson Mrs Allen A Bowser Mrs G Throckmorton and Mrs August Yergens.

Calvary U. B. Church A. Pirson Allen A. Bowser East Creighton Avenue G. Throckmorton West DeWald Street August Yergens St. Joe Township

Lighthouse keepers drown after boat capsizes at Mackinac

Cross Village Michigan witnessed the drowning of two men in charge of the Skilli gallee lighthouse at the Straits of Mackinac when a boat used to reach the mainland capsized. Grubben was recovered, Bourissau remains missing at the lake bottom.

Cross Village Mich Skilligallee Straits of Mackinac Bourissau Grubben

Fort Wayne Company May Purchase Anderson Exchange

A deal to buy the Anderson Telephone exchange, about 60000 dollars, may be completed this afternoon in Fort Wayne. The Indiana Electrical Investment Company may be the buyer, with an executive board meeting at 4 pm to hear a report from its special committee that inspected the plant this week.

Anderson Telephone Exchange Fort Wayne Anderson Indiana Electrical Investment Company G. W. Beers Telephone, Telegraph and Cable Company of America A. &. Coverdale C. F. Pfeiffer O. N. Heaton

Mix-Up Sparks Fire Engine Collision At Davis Institute

Sunday evening a collision occurred at Court and Berry streets between a hook and ladder truck and No 1 engine. A horse was gored on the hip and likely to be shot. another horse was trapped under the engine but freed. The driver Frank Hensel suffered a sprained ankle. the fire originating from waste paper in the Baltes building cellar.

Davis Medical Institute Court of Berry Streets No. 1 Frank Hensel Baltes

James M Kane offers deep cuts on seasonable goods

The store claims a $2,000 annual rent saving translates to low prices on underwear gloves mittens handkerchiefs and more for two weeks. 65c fleece underwear at 39c 75c wool fleece at 50c 1.00 underwear at 73c plus cheap socks thread pins gloves pocketbooks and more.

James M. Kane’s

Windt Marries Maude Heidlauff in City nuptials

Charles H. Windt treasurer of the Withington Handle factory wed Maude Heidlauff of Jackson Michigan on Monday. The couple will tour New York and return to Fort Wayne to reside after November 3.

Charles H. Windt Withington Maude Heidlauff Jackson Mich

Infant Bowman Dies at Hope Hospital

Esther Bowman, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William Bowman of 74 Barthold Street, died at Hope Hospital last Thursday morning from dropsy aged 2 years 3 months.

Esther Bowman William Bowman Barthold Street Hope Hospital

Death of Miss Carrie Gerke at age 18

Miss Carrie Gerke daughter of Herman and Mrs Gerke died Wednesday at home five miles south of the city from heart disease after seven weeks illness. Survived by parents six siblings including Frederick Henry Herman Matilda Clara and Sophia Schultz. Funeral held Saturday at 1 30 p m and 2 p m at Franke church.

Carrie Gerke Herman F. A. Gerke Gerke Frederick Henry Herman Matilda Clara Gerke Sophia Schultz Franke

Mrs. Louisa Wiedeman Dies After Stroke in Fort Wayne

Mrs. Louisa Wiedeman, 72, wife of Ulrich Wiedeman, died at 7 o clock Saturday at 347 Lafayette street from a stroke of paralysis. A Ger man native, she had lived in Fort Wayne forty five years and is survived by her husband and two children, Joseph and Miss Gertrude. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 8:30 from the residence and 9 from St. Peter's Catholic church.

Louisa Wiedeman Ulrich Wiedeman Lafayette Street Joseph Gertrude St. Peter's Catholic Church

Mrs. Mary Pirson Dies After Illness at 60

Mrs. Mary Pirson wife of J B Pirson died at noon Sunday at the family home 4 South Wayne avenue after a prolonged illness. She was 60 years old and the death was caused by a complication of diseases. She was a devoted member.

Mary Pirson J. B. Pirson South Wayne Avenue Pirson

Infant daughter of Klingenberger dies at three days

Elizabeth Klingenberger, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Klingenberger of 10 Purman Street, died Sunday night from exhaustion at age three days.

Elizabeth A. J. Klingenberger Purman Street

Death of Mrs Catherine Cull longtime Fort Wayne resident

Mrs Catherine Cull aged sixty seven died at 27 Taylor Street after a yearlong decline from stomach trouble. A New York native who moved to Fort Wayne as a baby sixty five years ago, she was widow of Cornelius Cull and survived by five sons John Thomas Dennis James and Patrick. She belonged to St Patrick’s Catholic church. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3 30 a m at the house and 9 00 a m at St Patrick’s Church.

Henry County Knightstown Hathaway Patrick Kelley Richmond Stout William H. Hochstetter Nickel Plate Road Frohnapfel Aiken Krumlauf Houts Kelly Manning Circuit Court Circuit Anselm Krock Benedict Krock Mary Stewart Joseph Horstmeyer August Baals Superior Court Volute Nut Company Charlies J. Seibold Martha W. Thurston John C. Koch Bettie B. Webb Sentinel George Bouvier Minnie Groves Charles Hathaway Court House Mason Mary Slater Monroe J. Slater The Emerick’s Catherine Cull Taylor Street Cull New York Fort Wayne Cornelius Cull John Thomas Dennis James Patrick St. Patrick's Catholic Church St. Patrick’s Church

August Axt dies at 36 after locomotive injuries

August Axt died Monday evening at his home 180 Maumee avenue from brain trouble at age thirty six. An employee of the Pennsylvania company he was badly injured when struck by an engine in the yards nearly two years ago. He was a son of the late Maurice Axe and leaves a widow and five children, the eldest about ten. He belonged to St Marys Catholic church.

August Axt Maumee Avenue Axt Pennsylvania Company Maurice Axe Axe St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Ayer’s Hair Vigor Promises Restored Thick Hair

An Altoona reader cites baldness and credits Ayer’s Hair Vigor with stopping hair loss, restoring color, and making hair thick again. The ad urges purchase at druggists for $1 and lists J. C. Ayer Co. of Lowell, Massachusetts.

Ayer J.C. Ayer CO Lowell, Mass

Registration for New York municipal election nears close

In Greater New York, registration for the November 5 election closes at 10 pm. Fusionists and Democrats push adherents to register, with both sides sending orders to recalcitrants. Three days total 502,209, about 37,653 fewer than last year, and 45,000 behind 1897 totals.

New York Greater New York

Farmer Irwin In Car Wagon Collision At Grand And Calhoun

Farmer Irwin was in a collision with a wagon near Grand and Calhoun streets yesterday. He sustained damage to his vehicle and seeks arrest of the other driver, but the identity of the other man remains unknown.

Irwin Grand Calhoun Streets

Douglass Shoe Store Posts Heaviest Saturday and Record Week

Manager W M Klinkel of the Douglass shoe store reports Saturday as the heaviest business day and says the week was the largest in a business sense since the store opened in Fort Wayne.

W. M. Klinkel Douglass Shoe Store Fort Wayne

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the Court News Old National Bank Hanna Edgerton C. A. Hathaway Ther Charles F. Waller and Roxa Hart Washington OF Ence Purple Crown Prince Coming M’hugh Danville, Ill Tlephone New Fort Wayne Company Bowman Wiedeman Klingenberger J. L. Sievert Calhoun Street Morris Court Street Foster Furniture & Carpet Company
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