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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1901
Page
11
Dr DB Cary a physician and surgeon operates a hotel invalid in the old Hunter home stead at Huntertown Allen County Indiana for treatment of chronic and acute diseases. The clinic offers board nursing and treatment free of charge until cure with no exam fee and a carriage meets patients at local depots.
The itemized local notes report multiple births at various Fort Wayne addresses, several engagements including Charles Zollars and Edna Marshall, and social notices. Also mentioned are cases of scarlet fever at Lafayette street, a critical illness turn to stable for ex ex sheriff Clausmeier, church construction milestones, a marriage announcements and a vehicle accident near Zanesville.
A Celery Nerve Compound marketed by Dreier & Bro. claims to restore health strength and happiness for sickly children weary women and tired men. The blend includes celery cocoa cas sava sagrada hops dandelion buchu mandrake sarsaparilla and cha momile sold at the corner of Calhoun and Columbia streets.
The National Telegraph and Telephone company has completed its eastern county line construction and opened offices at Gar Creek and Woodburn. J. Rothgeb serves as agent at Gar Creek while Druggist Rupp officiates at Woodburn.
Frederick G Roth and Miss Catt erine Wageman were united in marriage Thursday at 3 pm in a ceremony at the residence conducted by Rev A K Zartman of Grace Reformed church. The couple will reside on Franklin Avenue.
Cadet James Willson from the National Military Academy at Annapolis Md arrived in the city last week to spend a month with his parents and friends. He just returned from a long cruise along the eastern coast from Nova Scotia to Florida aboard the battleship Indiana and the training ship Chesapeake visiting naval stations.
Chester Township, Wabash County, reels from a bold fraud attempt by Henry Ullman of Allen County. Ullman forged Littleton Lefforge’s signature and a notary seal to secure a $2,000 loan on a 154 acre farm, later skipping with the money. The forged deed and mortgage were tied to a Phoenix Life Insurance loan, and Lefforge’s title is now clouded while authorities seek Ullman.
A reader praises Allen's Foot-Ease for shaking into gloves to absorb perspiration and protect gloves. Dr. W C Abbott endorses it as a grand preparation used in practice. The item is advertised by Allen S Olmabod in Bee Sawpoe stores and mail address.
An unnamed hobo was jailed for vagrancy by Justice Huser after cleaners scraped about an inch of dirt from him at the jail. The man remembered his name as Vincent Catour following the cleansing. He received a sixteen day sentence.
The county grand jury will meet on Monday September 9 to consider blackmail extortion grand larceny petit larceny forgery burglary sodomy horse stealing robbery false pretense and murder among others. Most defendants are jailed with Sellers and Dennis out on bond. The session is expected to be one of the busiest in years.
Mrs John K Skelley daughter of James M Kane of McKeesport Pa dies, the first Kane family death in 35 years. She was a widely known figure in the Monongahela valley, a leader in church and social work, and esteemed by many in McKeesport.
Transfer entries show Paul and Mary Koehler selling property to Tri-State for 1400 dollars. August and Amelia Lanternier sell to William Murphy for 400, then Murphy sells Lot 5 Lanternier subdivision to Frank Rogers for 400. Adeline Omo and others transfer tracts in Springfield and Marion townships for amounts ranging from 950 to 9000 dollars. Other deeds include Ira J Butler and Lamont M Rogers in Adams and Burgess additions. The notice ends with a dental ad urging Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies.
Rev Zach Harris withdraws resignation as pastor of West Creighton Avenue Church of Christ after six weeks and will remain in charge for at least one more year. Congregation welcomed the decision following representations by friends and the Church of Christ national board. During his tenure he reduced the church debt by half and improved finances prompting calls from other charges.
United States Senator Benjamin Tillman of South Carolina may lose sight after a cinder got into his eye aboard a train en route to Spartanburg. The eye swelled severely, an operation was needed, and he withdrew to his country home to rest in a darkened room amid concerns from friends.
At the Indiana Presbyterian synod a committee was appointed to supervise vacant charges and ensure pulpit supply. Rev. J. L. Leeper, chosen chairman, has worked on the task since appointment and recently preached two noted sermons at Vincennes church praised as scholarly by the Capital.
A pocket cold cure claims to cure cold in the head throat chest or any body part within 24 hours without stopping work. The product is priced at 25 cents and sold by Dreier & Bro at the corner of Calhoun and Columbia streets.
Every Tuesday, one cent a mile to Buffalo and return on the Nickel Plate road. Three day limit. For more details contact nearest agent or C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Ind or R J Hamilton Agent Fort Wayne Ind. T30tu&thurlot&w5t
Constable Parker of St Joseph township arrived in town on Wednesday and is reported to be enforcing local law and assisting residents.
The state council of Junior Order of United American Mechanics elected John D. Alleger of Monroeville as state councilor for the coming year during a Marion session. Other officers include Vice Councillor J Elias Baldwin Dunkirk Warden P R Sutton Dunkirk Inside Sentinel Clark McKinley Muncie Outside Sentinel Fred Ulrich Lawrenceburg Chaplain Rev John White Summitville Treasurer E P Mitchell Marion The next annual meeting will be held at Upland.
Graves & Co offer high grade cameras with liberal discounts for the holiday trade. Heller's Abstract Office at 32 East Berry Street lists loans on farms at six percent with no commission. Send for special price list and see advertisement in this paper.
Leo resident Mrs C F Boehm visits her parents Mr and Mrs G A Hermsdorfer in the Bass Block area. The note lists Pfeiffer rooms 6 7 as the address.
Ulrich J Loos has purchased the grocery business of H C Loos and Son located at 421 Lafayette Street and will assume charge immediately.
William Ross learned his son Charles Ross and wife died when the Islander sank in Lynn Canal last week. Mrs Ross drowned and their Klondike gold fortune was lost. Charles Ross survived the collision but was later found under an ice floe and revived. The accompanying details include Ross’s past as a California saloonkeeper and claims of imminent release amid a broader inquiry.
Mrs. Frances B. Frye of Chicago remains in custody after a week in Laporte on charges of attempting to kill Thomas J. Fry, a prominent local figure. The case centers on alleged actions against the Fry husband.
South Bend Indiana August 31 masked burglars bound and gagged Mr and Mrs George Gunderman of Clay township and robbed them of fifty dollars in their home.
Money to loan at 414 and 5 percent with partial payment option. also loans on personal security. Property for sale includes multiple tracts near the city such as four 40 acre parcels and homes. Inquiries at R. C. Niswonger & Co., 18 Harrison St. am26d&ewtt
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