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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1900
Page
3
Knox Indiana October 23 Della Akers twenty two died by hanging at home during dinner. She tied a halter to a rafter and a barrel, then stepped off. The engagement with her fiance had recently ended, leaving the couple in dispute. The body was found after the barn fire at Hartford City General News.
Hartford City Indiana October 23 a large fire swept through the Whion hotel and adjoining frame buildings burning for about three hours. One man seriously burned and many women and children narrowly escaped. Claude Bowers possibly fatally burned while saving his dog as the roof collapsed. Wind from the southeast fueled flames. fire department was unable to contain the blaze. All losses are insured.
Bluffton Indiana report notes Vera Hatfield dies after arteries burst linked to diphtheria. Four Ossian deaths and three at Mt Zion cited. In Frankfort Indiana, Indiana WCTU Convention closes with Mary Hunt address on temperance in schools. L T L officers elected with Ina Boyer and Jesse Straw among leaders. New WCTU president Eunice Wilson praised for Grant County leadership.
The silk banner for greatest membership increase was awarded to the Bedford and Monroe unions. They will each hold the banner for six months, with Bedford taking the first turn.
The November 6 ballot includes two constitutional amendments. Amendment No 1 sets a state supreme court of five to eleven judges with six year terms and governor appointments only for vacancies, while amendments say increases require election not appointment. Amendment No 2 lets the General Assembly enact qualifications for admission to practice law in all courts.
Hon G W Louttit a democratic nominee for representative reports gains in eight Indiana counties from a speaking tour. Some precincts show up to 32 vote margins. He spoke at Merriam Noble county last evening and plans to address Democrats at Topeka Lagrange county Saturday night. four Noble and Lagrange appointments were cancelled as he focuses remaining canvass on his own county.
The jury in Ellsworth v. Horn failed to reach a verdict after eighteen hours of deliberation. They were discharged by Judge O Rourke this morning. Attorneys included R T Dawson H C Underwood and Henry Calerick.
Members of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Allen County Indiana are notified that at the last annual meeting on October 6 1900 amendments to the by laws were proposed. A special meeting to vote on the amendments will be held Tuesday November 13 at 11 o'clock a m in the assembly room of the Allen County Court House. George B Lawrence president and W A Kelsey secretary.
Fort Wayne's Hon. Oliver P. Morgan a prominent hardware dealer and banker with Morgan and Bench and director at Fort Wayne National and Old National banks died at his home on Washington and Clinton streets after a long illness. He came to Fort Wayne in 1852, served as councilman and school trustee, leaving a widow and daughter Mrs. S A Burrowes. Funeral plans not announced.
Seniors of St Augustine’s academy celebrated the diamond jubilee of the Order Providence and the sixtieth anniversary of its founding in America with a refined Monday program. A poem titled St Mary’s Jubilee by Miss Helen M Irwin honored St Mary’s of the Woods and Mary Theodore, founder mother.
The Perry area community reports a lively rally last Friday with town discussions ongoing at No. 7. Local residents attend church, schools, and social events as December sun wanes, while illness affects Clarence Gloyd and families busy husking corn during harvest.
Hon. John W. Kern, Democratic candidate for governor of Indiana, will address Allen County voters next Monday evening October 28, nt.
Maple Grove announces services begin Tuesday at 7 30 led by Rev Zartman and Missionary 8 8 Hall. Visitors at Sunday school included Miss Kling Arthur Bonnell Mrs Wright and others. Remarks by Mrs Wright praised at the school. Funeral attendance noted for Mr Geiselring. Box social Friday asks each lady to bring a boxed contribution. Several social visits and local chatter plus planning for remaining months.
A Monday night rain pleased farmers while a large crowd attended a quarterly meeting at Union chapel Sunday. Reports note a democratic speech and hickory pole raising at Sterlin school house on Thursday. Locals list visits, molasses making, and ongoing debates at Stirlen school house each Tuesday.
A new case of scarlet fever is reported at the home of C. D. Bohn, No.
At 85 Monroe Street concerns rise over numerous Fort Wayne cases yet health authorities say an epidemic is not imminent. Local officials note ongoing monitoring and containment efforts amid rising case counts in the area.
Burgettie Blanca daughter of Mr and Mrs E G Vetter died October 18 after a two week illness. Bright intelligent child loved and kind she sang We ll Never Say Good Bye in Heaven shortly before death. The verse laments parents grief as a tiny white casket is laid to rest with faith that she rests free of pain. Authored by Myrtle Estiy.
Dr Carl Proegsler secretary of the Allen county board of health travels to Indianapolis for a Public Health association meeting. The group includes state officials and county health officers to discuss handling of smallpox cases expected this winter. The St Too Athletic club to host a boxing event at its club house Friday evening. Roy Johns departs Thursday for Washington to enter Ralston University and will be away until next summer.
Jane wife of Henry Welford and daughter of Jacob and Sarah Prisad born Ashland county Ohio December 4 1629 died LaGita Indiana September 8 1900 aged seventy years nine months four days married December 31 1854 at Kendallville Indiana survived by seven children with two predeceased She joined United Brethren then Wesleyan Methodist church local revival in LaGrto Noble county Indiana later joined Wesleyan Methodist until death The piece notes family illnesses local events livestock exhibition in Chicago and visits by Miss Abbie Beelker of Kendallville and New Haven residents.
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of William Ranke deceased to appear in Allen Girewlt Court Fort Wayne Indiana November 16 1900 and show cause why final settlement accounts with the estate should not be approved heirs must prove heirship and receive distributive shares RH F W RANKE Adm r Witness the clerk of said court October 10 1900 Prank J Belot Grove Allen Great Court W C Colerick Attorney for Estate 24 12
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