Trial date set for Allen Jockers in month end
Allen Jockers faces trial for bastardy with bail posted, while local actions include Edward Seidel seeking letters of administration for David Horsch, and Coroner Webb reporting three inquests on Montgomery Street. Wall the uezee murderer likely to appear before grand jury soon as Gen Sol Meredith of Cambridge City attends the jury with livestock. An excursion to Mackinaw via G Rand 1 railroad and synagogue tax efforts for Universalist services are noted. The New Haven Palladium praises the Sentinel as the sprightliest daily in Fort Wayne. Michael Dougherty jailed after Wednesday commitment by Justice Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Jockers
T.W.& Way
Tippecanoe County Fair
Edward Seidel
David Horsch
Wall
Sol Meredith
Cambridge City
Universalist Services
Goshen
Mackinaw
G. Rand
Webb
Montgomery Street
Kate Riley
The
New Haven Palladium
Sentinel
Fort Warne
Michael Dougherty
Justice Ryan
Court notes and city items from Fort Wayne and region
The weekly roundup reports a busy Fort Wayne scene with a petit jury meeting on Monday, grand jury probe into the Chaney murder case, bridge pier work and canal maintenance, court actions on coroners juries fees, marriage licenses, and numerous local incidents, scandals, and civic plans, including a model fort exhibit and fair preparations.
Murdered Roanoke Man Identified in River Tragedy
James W Cheney of Roanoke is found dead after being seen with the notorious Henry Brown prior to his disappearance. Coroner and jury identify foul play after a postmortem and examination of the body, which was recovered near Beavers dun on the St. Mary's river. The corpse was transported to Roanoke for interment, as the investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Thomas
Asq
St. Mary's River
Beavers Dun
William Shakespeare
Webb
Singleton
Sentinel
Court House
Dills
Bob
J. W. Qheney
Huntington
Elias Cheney
Roanoke
James W. Cheney
Toledo, Wabash and Western
Charles Thomas
Charles Fairfield
John Spice
S$. B. Hogsu
Cheney
Roandle
Connett
Port Wayne
Henry Brown
Sdotinel
Davenged
A.J. Bouck
Dro. N. Rosenthal
Mystery murder of Fort Wayne man Cheney shocks town
Coroner and experts examine the body found near the river as a suspected homicide. Witnesses place Cheney in Roanoke to discuss money owed for ties to the railroad. A verdict from the coroner’s jury declares death by violence unknown, with a theory of strangulation and body disposed near Beaver’s mill.
Ugly suspicions hover over Chaney murder case near Fort Wayne
The article details theories about the death of Chaney, debating accidental drowning versus foul play. It notes a coat and a French letter near the river, sightings of a man sleeping on the bank, and hints at Teary Brown’s possible involvement. Eyewitnesses describe a murder cry heard by John Engle’s son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Bluffton Road
Will Gate
Brown
Chaney
Kelsey
A. P. Kyle
John Engle
Sompantons
Whaney
Beng
Sil
Bogle
Sentinel
Aqueous Convention at Berry Street Church Meeting
The W C U of the district met at Berry Street M and Church with Miss Hoyt presiding. A work plan committee and resolutions were formed, speakers urged Christ centered temperance, and officers for counties were named before adjournment to October. A separate note reports 100 guests at Oliver House Bluffton enjoying croquet and a fine supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C
T. U
Berry Street
Miss Hoyt
Indianapolis
Humphries
J. A. Aveline
Mr. Mets
Cottingham
Mra. Collis
Huntington
Clara Rowe
Hartford City
Simpson
Warsaw
Mr Burkholder
Huntington County
Wallace
Jesus Christ
J. Aa. Aveline
Clark Skinner
Col. Robertson
Eridap
M. B
Committee On Organization
Hantington County
Rev. Burkholder
Blackford
V. B. Carrell
Wells County
M. J. Klink
Whitley
George Hartley
Oliver House Bluffton
W. L. Covert
Drunken spree ends in death of Catharine Riley at Montgomery Street
The Sentinel describes Catharine Riley dying in a basement at No 8 Montgomery Street after a week of heavy drinking with Ann Maher. Coroner Webb’s jury ruled death from excessive drinking. The two young daughters, aged five and seven, were cared for by Mary Carey while the scene and wake drew neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Riley
Montgomery Street
John W. Langohe
The
Sentinel
Webb
Mary Carey
Mors Wayne
Man
Anthony
Riley
Ann Maher
Garey
Local Notices of Residents and Travel Gatherings
Miss Alice Lowrie celebrates a 13 spain at home as Judge Worden returns to Lociane spolis. Gen Willich plans a reunion for old soldiers. Miss Kitty Shoaff returns from distant absence. Garey Evans leaves for Williams town Mass. Deputy Recorder D P W returns from Virgins County Auditor Abbott plans Boston visit. Mr and Mrs G K Torrance back from South America. Curt Bridge, formerly of this city, dies at Northampton Pa. J J Hoffman formerly of this city dies in Kingston NY. Max Nairdlinger arrives home from the East. Ed Wrackenridge returns after a stay in the Lone Star state. Ben D G Nelson travels to Chicago for horticultural convention. Emerick family to Toledo for permanent residence. John Ring retires. M F Submetzer becomes treasurer. Oliver S Hann returns after extensive travels over 4000 miles. Correspondent EB L Chittenden now quartered at Prince Albert bowl. A ball column from Ras would be appreciated by Audrin Courier. Mrs Byron Angell and daughters Nellie and Hattie of Fort Wayne listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willich
Kitty Shoaff
Bomue
Garey Evans, Esq
Williamstown
Mass
Virgins
Abbott
Boston
G. K. Torrance
South America
Bns
Curt Bridge
Northampton
J. J. Hoffman
Gily
Kingston
N.Y
Max Nairdlinger
Star Clothing House
Ed. Wrackenridge
Abe Eily
Lone Star State
AL ii Emerick
Toledo
John Ring
M. F. Submetzer
Oliver $. Hann
Canada
Paria
Eb, L. Chittenden
Fort Wayne
Bowl du Prince Albert
Ras
Audrirn Courier
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Root & Company
Calhoun SE
Nottingham
Hollands
Rogt & Company
Great Retail
Calhoun Street
New York
Seine
Wayne
Riveatt Court
Sergeans
Kennedy
Asylun
Chungy Wurde
Willie Gruneller
William McMaahon
Ryan
Fort Wayne Conservatory of Music
Silaw
Weil
Frederick Beerbants
Frederika, Doel
van Daily
Arresian
Criminal Court
Clinton Street
Jon
G. Orrill
Tauntins A. Walder
Mary Margaret Catharine Jangen
Castrovera
Zollinger
Richmond
Ind
O. P. Morgan
Mearh Anson Waring
W. A. Roberts
Detroit
Alisa Dougal
United States
Shordan
Swan
Kendallville Standard
Standard
Pleasant Lake
W.C
Spy Run
Wiggins
Broadway
Coombs
Morris
Bell
Grand Rapids Guard
Association of Indiana
Koehler
Auburn Courier
James Wowlfe
Lavina Woulfe
Jugtien Archer
Taniah Harper
Abni
Root & Co
James M. Emery
Adams County
Carson
Hartranft
Pannsylvanis
Crosley
Universalist
Mesa
W.T. Daily
Leo
City Park
Ts Reecher
Mort Wayne Debating Society
Joseph M. Joley
Msq
Jefferson Township
Stratton & Stratton
Court Street
Gus
Geo. Treva
Main Street
Wednas
Massachusetts
Virginia
England
Branklin
Demosthenas
Cicero
Weekly Sentinel
Mike Tune
Kelley
Longansport
Donn
James Woulfe
Bush
J. H. Start
Ligonier Banner
James
Bare
Bradbury
Septemer
Leaview
Chicago
Isaac Bush
Auterprise
Ort Wayne
A. Wolf
Miller
Wolf
Hench
Mr. Wolf
Ju. Kelsey
Aboite Township
Dell
Beaver’s Mill
de. Z. J. Dilla
Dre. Dills
Rosenthal
Roan
Oke
Nody
Edwin Evans Ins
Toledo, Wabash and Western Railway
Beans
Wales
Gans
Ing Cheney
Tate
Wtmost
Kurt Wayne
Laurena Cheney
Kling Chaney
Fou Wayne
Edwin Kivans
Volnda
Wabash and Wealerp
Mr. Connell
Edwin Evans
Mr. Evans
Dea
Women's Temperance Union
Whitney
Potters Field
Lindenwood
Alice Lowrie
Spain
Worden Thaa
Lociane Spolis
Byron Angell
Nellie and
Hattie
Merrimack
Big Lot
Alpaca
Alpacas
Brussels
Victoria
Marseilles
Foster Brothers & Comp
Fort Wayne, Mnd
Schou Lande
Supreme Court
General Assembly
Factinus
Board of Commissioners
Card Board
Board of Commissoners
State
Treasury
Treaghor
Monays
Otharwine
Board of County Commission
Asid Board
Overman
Areunder
Yeiman Sbseld
Bottotter
Cincinnati
Sant
Indiana State University
Reaminagton
Indiana
Colllegine and
Law
High School of
Bloomington
T. A. Wylie
A.C. Foster
Hoomington
Bieber
West Main Street
Stanley, Bieber &C
Samuel Diller
Lancaster, Pa
Diller
Attorneys-At-Law
Allen Zollars
Calhoun and
Berry Streets
Pranticu
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