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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1911

Page

7

Batch of Suits Filed to Seize Delinquent Taxes

Eighty-one delinquency tax suits filed in circuit and superior court by Deputy Stephen A. Callahan for amounts from 2.70 to 194.75. After ten days defendants will be served and steps taken to collect. Defendants listed with addresses and amounts due, the second batch this year. Deputy Callahan to focus on tax cases.

Circuit Superior Court Stephen A. Callahan A. E. Thomas Callahan George Allen Phonie Street Henry J. Baker W. Jefferson Street Chas. B. Benton High Street Chas. B. Bishop W. Lewis Street Wm. Bittsberger Dawson Street Nicholas Blum Erie Street Henry Bollman St. Joe Blvd Louis A. Brandt Marion Street Edward A. Brockriede E. Main Street F. J. Brown Hoagland Avenue

Gorilla Angola Draws Top Money Across States

Capt W H Stewart the Fort Wayne showman reports his gorilla Angola brings top money as the act tours fourteen states and eight weeks in Cuba. The attraction, part of the Aiken Amusement company carnival, is currently shown at Flora in this state.

W. H. Stewart Fort Wayne the Sentinel Angola Capt. Stewart Cuba Aiken Amusement Company Carnival Flora

Death of Leonard Henry Piepenbrink at Huntington

Leonard Henry Piepenbrink, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H O Piepenbrink of Huntington, died last Friday from blood poisoning. Funeral services were held Sunday. Mrs. Piepenbrink is formerly Bertha Reinkensmeier of this city, daughter of Mr. and Mrs G C Reinkensmeier.

Leonard Henry Httle H. O. Piepenbrink Huntington Piepenbrink Bertha Reinkensmeier GC. Reinkensmeier

Pinchot and Poindexter Head to Alaska for Conservation Inquiry

Gifford Pinchot and Senator Miles Poindexter arrived in Seattle en route to Alaska to study conservation issues. They planned to await Cordova tonight.

Seattle Wash Gifford Pinchot Miles Poindexter Washington Alaska Cordova

Vehicle tax rouses Fort Wayne in heated Commercial club debate

The Commercial club meeting in Fort Wayne heatedly debated a proposed vehicle tax to fund street repairs. Opponents argued it amounts to double taxation and harms truckers, while supporters pressed for funding improvements with rates on horses, wagons, and autos. Several cities’ experiences with similar taxes were cited.

Fort Wayne Commercial Club S. M. Foster Randall P. A. Randall E. H. McDonald Foster S. NM Mendal Frank Col D. N. Foster W. E. Doud Raps Street Car Company A. W. Heit Hell South Broadway West Creighton Avenue Pennsylvania Company Heit T. F. Thieme W. B. Perrine Motor Transfer Company Claude M. Johnson Ice Company J. M. Barrett Barrett Traction Company Co. B. Fitch Sol A. Wood Beadell Henry Beadell Mr.Beadell Dayton O.y

Lad Kil led in Fall From Hickory Tree

Noah Leberman a 14 year old son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Leberman of Leo was killed Thursday afternoon when he slipped from a limb while shaking nuts from a hickory tree. He fell twenty feet landing on his head causing a broken neck. Coroner Kesler was summoned as friends witnessed the accident. Parents were in Fort Wayne when news reached them and rushed home by automobile.

Noah Leberman Daniel Leberman Leo Leberman Kesler Fort Wayne

Lutherans to Meet in Fort Wayne in 1912

The Pastoral Conference of Evangelical Lutheran churches of Northern Indiana and Northwestern Ohio plans its 1912 gathering in Fort Wayne during the second week of November. Kendallville hosts this year’s sessions with Fort Wayne clergy prominent as speakers on church doctrine and policy.

Evangelical Lutheran Churches Indiana Ohio Fort Wayne Kendaliille Osterhus van Wert Paul F. Thieme South Bend F. Schwankowski Florida W. Georgi Daniel Kendallville August Lange L. Dorn F. Purazner Schumm Concordia Lange I. Dorn St. Louis Theological Seminary Springfield Theological Seminary Concordia College Ind Milwaukee St. Paul and Addison

Funeral for Dr. McGoogan Held in Fort Wayne

Remains of United States consul to Progreso Mexico Dr George B McGoogan lay in state at Plymouth Congregational church from 1130 to 1 pm Friday. Knights of Pythias and Masonic rites conducted at Lindenwood burial with Rev Arthur J Folsom officiating.

George B. MeceGoogan United States Progreso Mexico Plymouth Congregational Church Phoenix Lodge No. 101 Knights of Pythias Arthur J. Folsom Plymouth Church Lindenwood McGoogan Mobile The George Pantazin M. W. Kemp John Steinman Dayton F. Abbott William Barr William H. Ward, Jr

Young Wireless Hero Saves Ship Passengers

Charleston dispatch reports 16 year old Wireless Operator Sheesley saved Lexington passengers and crew during a deadly storm. The liner grounded off Hunting Island with 18 feet of water and listing, as Yamacraw rescued 12 passengers, a steward, and three black workers. two firemen died, while Captain Connally vowed to stay with the vessel.

Charleston S. C Sheesley Lexington Sheestey Revenue Culter Yamacraw Chamberlain Philadelphia Hunting Island Connally Merchants and Miners’ Line Roth ATL Yamacraw Conally

Hope 10 Award Contract For Fort Wayne YWCA Building

The Fort Wayne YWCA building committee chose Chicago firm Shattuck & Hussey to prepare plans and hopes to award the construction contract within sixty days. The firm specializes in YWCA and YMCA projects, with local Fort Wayne architects consulted. plans aim to have the foundation laid before year end. Shattuck & Hussey previously designed the Toledo YWCA and other similar projects.

Hope 10 Shattuck & Hussey Chicago Fort Wayne Y. W. C. A Young Women's Christian Association Fort Wayne Fort Warne Shattuck & Husesey Toledo Y. W. C. A

Young bell boy Geidel found guilty of murder

New York September 1 The jury found Paul Geidel 17 guilty of murder in the second degree for the July 26 killing of W H Jackson at the Iroquois hotel The verdict spares the electric chair but carries a minimum twenty year term up to life in prison at Sing Sing or Auburn Judge Crain deferred sentences to next Tuesday Geidel showed tears as he heard the verdict and was taken to the Tombs prison

New York Paul Geidel Bell Boy W. H. Jackson Iroquois Hotel Crain Geidel Sing-Sing Auburn Tombs

Civil War Veteran Finally Receives 1865 Claim Payment

Denver report details James B. Earl, a Civil War veteran with service in the Fifth Iowa units, who after 46 years receives a government payment of 2.31 dollars with no interest. His August 16 1865 muster out claim noted a 1.00 short pay and 0.71 clothing allowance.

Denver Col James B. Earl Earl Fifth Iowa Infantry Fifth Iowa Cavalry

Popp Exonerated After Preliminary Trial in Horvath Killing

Testimony at the preliminary hearing showed the shooting was accidental. John Popp, a Hungarian, discharged and four witnesses freed. Horvath had handed Popp the revolver after noting it was unloaded. Popp tried to inspect the chambers and the weapon discharged. No quarrel found. judge directed no circuit court hold. Nearby arrests for immorality and public intoxication resulted in fines. a garbage case was adjourned after improvements.

John Popp Alexander Horvath Rolling Mills Mungovan Horvath Popp William Meyers Mary Anderson Pixley-Lane Meyers Dick Brennan Tim Williams William McDonald William Wharton Lafayette Street Board of Health

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