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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1900
Page
6
Fragmented OCR recounts a funeral with references to President McKinley and vivid oddities in the prose. It mentions a march and ceremonial processions, with many garbled names and place markers throughout, preserving the general mood of a national tribute. The text blends lilted passage and jumbled names, reflecting a historical obituary-like notice amid chaotic transcription.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a missing person case and local search efforts. References to Tahmownt Ort 2a luy and May dates hint at a timeline. A purse or money total around 100 dollars is noted, with a car door left ajar and Mrs Oshorn involved, suggesting a household incident or crime context.
Local residents seek clues after Jay dine vanishes leaving town in anxious uproar. Authorities broadcast appeals across the region for information while residents recall a man seen near Converse with Taber days earlier. A Saturday night fire at a nearby lodge exposed documents tied to property once owned by the missing man, including a sixty acre tract and other records. This developing story notes the disruption to daily life as officials pursue leads and residents await any credible information.
The event featured Col Wol. Durrin alio and speakers Ruben Hirscher, GW Paine Mathes, and WT Darbins, addressing a large audience in a heated political gathering. Durrin and others defended the Republican platform, critiqued Bryanism, and urged GOP unity as they discussed monetary policy and the gold standard amid national issues.
The United Bates grand jury returns ten indictments against former officials and carriers in a conspiracy to defraud the government. Officials allegedly directed shipments of bulky packages with gifts and olive items to cancel or mislead authorities as part of the alleged scheme.
A fragmentary police report notes an assault charge against an unnamed defendant linked to a person named Squire Bulengan in a local incident. The brief mentions a confrontation, a weapon, and a charge of battery, with unclear details and dates.
George W. Henderson, a longtime DeKalb County resident and pioneer from Devinr Creek township, died Friday at his home near Cedarville at age 72 after five months of ill health. He lived on the family farm for nearly fifty years, married Magdalene Jatney in 1861, and left four children. He was a Democrat active in the community but declined public office. Funeral services were held Sunday at Cedarville M.E. Church with burial in Cedarville Cemetery.
Bartele formerly practiced medicine in this city and died at his home 35 Hugh street. He passed away after a heart collapse following an extended illness. A Catholic and long time resident, he leaves a widow and five daughters including Mrs. George A. Price of Minneapolis and Miss Margaretta Mantel of this city. Survived by five daughters and noted as an uncle of Rev. Chiarles Guecling.
Nicholas Christman a well known farmer from Pleasant township died at his home south of the city on Tuesday evening from a paralytic stroke suffered earlier that day. Born February 5, 1883 in France, he emigrated in 1847 and came to Allen County in 1851, living there continuously. He was married in 1852 to Misa Hachbar and leaves a widow and nine children.
Man of this city Mies Mary Hinder from Gake township, Rosa Harber of Plessant township, Busia Wane and Mrs Henry Reinewild with Mrs Tracy Steinbarher of this city attended services Friday morning at 10 o clock at St Louis Catholic church in Pleas downwhiz. Christman was a devoted member of the congregation.
Ralph Heller youngest son of Mr and Mrs George Heller of 114 Bopfitstreet died last Wednesday morning from brain trouble. He was a father of a baby girl and leaves a family in mourning in the community. The obituary notes the family and the early loss to those who knew him.
Fredericke G Wallies longtime Fort Wayne resident dies at 124 Harrison Street at age 72 after a year of poor health. Wife native of Oldenburg Germany, cabinet maker by trade worked for Heil & Stetl, retired years ago. Survived by stepson Ernest Lange and stepdaughter Mrs Chuset Habel of Filldale Michigan.
A well known Fort Wayne resident files for divorce from Alles NM alleging cruelty and neglect since 1890. He cites her control over finances, orders to pack, and estrangement of their daughter Mauda May. The wife allegedly spent 40000 in a will and fled with the daughter to another state. The husband seeks alimony and custody, and notes he has supported her for years.
The will of the late Shenwan is to be probated here. The estate is understood to include about 3,000,000 in bonds and real estate with large blocks of real estate in Washington. Relatives and figures such as M. Parker of Washington and Congressman Kerr of Mansfield are named as likely executors.
Mrs Thomas Sinclair suffered serious injuries after a fall at her residence at 109 West De n Wald street on Friday morning. Investigating officials say the attackers are not believed to be dangerous. The injured woman is married to a Wabash interpreter.*
In Vincennes Indiana on the 26th Leeds Brothers bank at Bridgeport was robbed of over $1000 in cash and a considerable sum in notes. The robbers escaped as citizens watched. The incident follows an expansion arow and she and others reported the event.
A garbled confession features John Olives describing a grave illness cured by Electric Ritters after three physicians had given up. He reports strong improvement after two to three weeks and promotes the tonic, claiming to be a well man now.
The article records several weddings and receptions: Emmnn Rappe wed Charles H. Young with Rev. G Groes officiating, attendants Nettie Rippe and Will Young, and the Alexander Mandolin Club performing. The couple will reside at 128 West Dowald Street after a honeymoon trip to Ohio. Another couple, Mr and Mrs. Yourstavy, hosted at their home on West DoWald Street with Rev. Tuli Bouch officiating. Mrs Prange and Mr Prange’s wedding featured Miss Linea By Ciomans and Chavids with a large guest list and music, followed by a lavish supper. Miss Halen Chui and Dy Franklin DB Ladd wed at Reweingle with Justice Bullerntay officiating, attended by Miss Pauline LeGraw and others, the reception held with a wedding supper and flowers. The notices include several other nuptials, clippings of attendees, and images of family celebrations.
Frinedon Indiana October 26 minister Joseph Lee, twice prohibition candidate for congress from this district, was attacked in his yard by a man who tried to stab him with a knife. Lee warded off the blow but was injured. assailant fled and was not captured. The minister sustained non fatal wounds and the incident is reported as an attempted murder during the campaign.
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