Woman Killed at Lafayette Street Crossing in Tragic Train Accident
Laura Kautter, 31, of 314 Clay Street, was struck and killed Sunday evening at the Lafayette street crossing of the Pennsylvania railroad as an engine backed from the roundhouse. Her companion, Maggie Lee, 45, was severely injured and taken to St Joseph hospital. Witnesses say the women attempted to cross ahead of the backing engine after assurances the aged mother was safe. both crossing guards shouted warnings but were ignored.
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Laura Kautter
Clay Street
Lafayette Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Maggie Lee
St. Joseph Hospital
Aid
Lee
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Siemen
McOscar
W. F. Schrader
Knutter
Peltier
Kautter
Christian Kautter
Waltemath
Kautters
W. W. Barnett
Poplar Street
Schafer
Griffith
Williamsport
Taylor Street
Tragic Horse Kick Kills Marion Township Boy
George Edward Wyss aged nearly six died from a horse kick to the chest received as he asked to drive the team home from church. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wyss, mourn a sudden loss with funeral services at St. Joseph's church in Hesse Cassel.
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George Edward Wyss
Frank Wyss
Marion Township
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Hesse Cassel
Seven Year Old Girl Killed At Taylor Street Crossing
A Wabash passenger train fatally struck seven year old Freda Schafer at the Taylor street crossing in Fort Wayne. She died instantly and was carried 62 yards by the engine. The accident highlighted the lack of crossing gates and prompted calls for safety barriers.
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Fort Wayne
Freda Schafer
Taylor Street
Wabash Railroad
Frederick Schafer
Poplar Street
St. John’s Lutheran School
West Washington Street
Little Schafer
Helen
Ida Heger
Strasser
Schafer
J. W. Coleman
Wayne
A Wig Restores Hair for Pittsburg Woman
For years hair shedding increased each winter so a wig was worn. After trying Ayer’s Hair Vigor the shedding stopped and hair grew back, last winter she did not need a wig. Price one dollar. Sold by all druggists. J Cl Ayers Co Lowell Mass.
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Ayer
Sarah F. Lewis
Pittsburg
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell
Mass
Postmaster dies at Huntertown
C. R. Myers, appointed postmaster at Huntertown a few months ago, died at his home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. He was well known with a wide circle of friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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C. R. Myers
Huntertown
Markets Open Quiet as Board of Trade Reports Mixed Gains
Chicago Sept 16 The Board of Trade opened quiet with stocks firm boosting sentiment. December wheat fluctuated from 701/4 to 705, corn traded near standstill, and oats, pork, lard, and rib futures posted varying gains. Hog receipts and cattle prices showed firming trends amid light trade and active packer buying.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Minneapolis
Duluth
Tugo
N. W
S. W
Butter Cheese And Eggs Market Report
Chicago markets show butter steady with creameries at 14 20c and dairies 13 10c. Cheese steady with varieties twins 9 34 10c, young Americas 10 1 34c, daisies 10 1434c. Eggs steady with some loss of cases returned at 15 percent.
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Chicago
Chicago Cattle Receipts Rise on Midweek Market Action
Chicago on September 16 reports cattle receipts at 23 000 with about 900 Texas head included in the assimiled daily market total. Demand noted as fair with steady to higher tendency for selected lots. Trade activity centered at the finishing rings with consignors moving cattle to fulfill open yard needs.
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Texas
Texas Fed
Chicago
Fort Wayne Markets Show Light Trade and Higher Prices
Monday market in Fort Wayne Indiana reports light activity due to scarce produce with higher prices. Prices listed for flour various wheats corn meal chaff feeds hogs cattle sheep and wool along with city hay market produce butter eggs lard chickens and potatoes reflecting current trading levels.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Graham
Timothy—New
Local Produce Prices Quick List
Short price list shows apples at 50 cents per half dozen, onions 65 cents per order, potatoes 1.30 dollars, and cabbage 50 cents per dozen.
No Market Thursday Nationwide Day of Mourning Observed
There will be no Fort Wayne market on the designated Thursday as President McKinley’s funeral is held in Canton Ohio. The day will see nationwide prayers memorial services and a suspension of business. City authorities announce no market for those affected.
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Fort Wayne
McKinley
Canton
Ohio
United States
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