Fort Wayne Notes and Local Happenings
Local items report Mrs. Bell home from Bear Lake and new scarlet fever cases at 15 Huron street and 600 Calhoun street. J Y Shoaff’s health trip to Denver, Pape studying at Valparaiso normal school, and Sam Wolf back from New York. Various local injuries and recoveries, plans for a Lutheran church in Wilcox Nebraska, and community updates from Ossian correspondents. The piece mentions several residents, a funeral car, international visitors, and a prison conference interest in South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. C. Bell
Bear Lake
Huron Street
Calhoun Street
J. Y. Shosff
Denver
End
Pape
Valparaiso
Sam Wolf
Wolf & Dessauer
New York City
Mary Whery
J. M. E. Riedel
Wilcox
Neb
Christ Hess
Clifton
Gay Street
Charles Neibergall
Colorado
Cleveland
Fred Diehl
John Seelig
Waynes Biscuit Company
Hariet MacBeth
Klaehn & Melching
Frank Buckhurst
Melbourne
Australia
Thomas Hicks
Buckhurst
Bicks
C. Gross
St. Louis
H. N. Goodwin
Fort Wayne
Goodwin
Broadway
New York
Cincinnati
Ellison
State Conference of Charities and Corrections
South Bend
Michigan City
T. J. T. Cummings
J. Y. Shoaff Furniture Company
Indiana Furniture Company
Cummings
Indiana Company
Shoaff Company
Merica Hoagland
Summit City
Charles McKinney
Harold
East Williams Street
Col
M. C. Cooper
Sweeney
Hve
Mondamin Meadows Dairy Company
Prudential Insurance Company
Rev. Cooper
Harry E. Rouzer
Cassius Rouzer
Boone Street
Edna Hale
Bellevue
Salesmen Persist In Dairymen Milk Preserve Sales
Fort Wayne dairymen face continued pressure from outside firms attempting to sell preservative compounds for milk. Health Commissioner Macbeth has seen fines imposed on several dairymen and vows enforcement under the city ordinance prohibiting any foreign substance in milk. Chicago agents reportedly tout the product as harmless, but officials stress the law and safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macbeth
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Sentinel
Meche cannochqua I O R M endorses McKinley recovery
Meche cannochqua tribe No. 106 I O R M meets and passes resolutions expressing sorrow at the attempted assassination of President William McKinley. The group extends sympathy to McKinley and wife and calls for laws to crush anarchy and punish those who threaten the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKinley
McKinsey
J. L. Bireley
Sachem
W.A. Aiken
R. R. BE. Anderson
W. H. Perry
MEYER-PRANGE WEDDING AT EMMAUS CHURCH
Tillie Prange and F H Meyer were united in marriage at Emmaus Lutheran church with Rev. Philip Wambsgangs officiating. Bridesmaids Emma Hartman Tina Welton Clara Koehlinger. Groomsmen F Wiebke L R Welker Fred Stickley. Reception at the bride’s mother home two miles south. Couple to reside at 81 Wall Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Prange
F.H. Meyer
Emmaus Lutheran Church
Philip Wambs
Emma Hartman
Tina Welton
Clara Koehlinger
F. Wiebke
L. R. Welker
Fred Stickley
Mrs. Meyer
Wall Street
Rail laying resumes on Fort Wayne and Southwestern traction track
Work to resume this morning with a fresh supply of steel rails to be laid from the tow path along the Rockhill farm to St Marys bridge. A new gravel pit opened on the Stucer farm near the Huntington Wells county line, and the steam shovel moved to the pit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington News-Democrat
Fort Wayne
Southwestern
Rockhill Farm
St. Mary’s Bridge
The
Traction Company
Stucer
Huntington
Wells County
Schuman Faces Multiple Damages Suits in Indiana
Columbia City reports James B. Schuman of the city faces several suits for damages. An Indianapolis man named Snyder seeks 12,500 as his share in a patent Schuman allegedly sold for 25,000. Ida Hilburn of Greencastle also sues for 25,000 for breach of promise.
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Columbia City
Ind
James B. Schuman
Indianapolis
Snyder
Mr. Schuman
Centenarian Civil War veterans visit G A R encampment
Cleveland notes a lively G A R encampment with two of the oldest veterans present. John H. Reed of Decatur Indiana is 103 and Dennis Makin from the Dayton soldiers home is 102. Reed is in ex-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
John H. Reed
Decatur
Ind
Dennis Makin
Dayton
Reed
Old settlers meeting planned in Allen County
John W. Verdermark says strong interest exists for a gathering of residents who have lived in Allen County more than fifty years. The meeting is set for September 28 in the city to bring together long time settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Verdermark
Allen County
British Drive Boers From Wolvekloof After Skirmish
In a September 12 report from Pretoria Colonel Monroe’s column attacked near Dolvekloof by Commandants Fouche and Myburgh. The British fought from exposed ground and emerged with four wounded while claims of Boer casualties appeared. A recon force with large guns cleared the area and pursuing burghers retreated toward the Drakensburg as British shells rained down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Monroe
Berkley
Dordrecht
Fouche
Myburgh
Dolvekloof
Kloof
Wolvekloof
Drakensburg
Cleared Cane Town District and Boer Clash at Farmhouse
In Cane Colony the Polvers dale district is reported fully cleared of invaders. Two Boer spies were arrested at Mosselbay. British volunteers surprised a Boer party near a farmhouse. Boers refused to surrender. Fire wounded General Smuth and another Boer, Captain Arbendorff killed. Smuth escaped.
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Cane Town
Polversdale
Cane Colony
Mosselbay
Bortresht
Smuth
Arbendorff
Rumor Circulates on Indiana Guard Appointment
Gossip in Indianapolis suggests Captain W F Ranke of this city may be named major of the artillery battalion in the Indiana National Guard, to succeed Major A B Schanz of Attica, who recently resigned. Ranke is the senior officer and a Durbin appointment is considered not improbable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
W. F. Ranke
Indiana National Guard
A. B. Schanz
Attica
Ranke
Durbin
Pembroke Kelleher Nuptials at St Patrick's Church
At 9 oclock last Thursday Rev d F Delaney united in marriage Miss Nora Pembroke daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Pembroke and Michael Kelleher at St Patrick s church The attendants were Miss Mary Kelleher and Thomas Pembroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Delaney
Nora Pembroke
Michael Pembroke
Michael Kelleher
St. Patrick’s Church
Mary Kelleher
Thomas Pembroke
Marriage Licenses Issued in Local Rites
A list of couples receiving marriage licenses including John A. Dailey with Anna Kamp, John Crowe with Blanche Laubach, James Luther with Myrtle Stockwell, Marion Shockiman with Pearl Emerick, Benjamin Mayer with Marie Mayer, Michael Kelleher with Nora Pem broke, Theophil Kucher with Angus Hormes, Fred Meyer with Tillie Pranger, Jesse Birely with Norian McNutt, John Guiff with Hattie Stoll, Arthur Johnston with Nellie Arnold, Frank Mains with Laura Robbins, Walter Scott with Amelia Horstmeyer, Leo Parish with Mary Newhouse, Christian Sommers with Hannah Waldo, John Palmer with Carrie Conine, Henry Moor with Ada Van Camp, Albert Haig with Lulu Welsheimer.
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Broke
Theophil J. Kucher
Angus J. Hormes
Fred H. Meyer
Tillie Pranger
Jesse L. Birely
Norian V. McNutt
John W. Guiff
Hattie Stoll
Arthur Johnston
Nellie B. Arnold
Frank J. Mains
Laura B. Robbins
Four Die In Funeral Procession Train Crash Near Peru Indiana
A Lake Erie and Western train struck a buggy carrying a funeral party two miles south of Denver Indiana killing Nathan Fouts Frank Niccum Mrs Frank Niccum and her infant child. Niccum died later in a Denver hotel while Fouts and the infant perished instantly. The accident followed the party stopping to cross Flora crossing as the hearse led the procession. The engineer James Sturgis and conductor O'Brien were on board the train.
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Peru
Ind
Lake Erie
Denver
Nathan Fouts
Frank Niccum
Flora Crossing
Joseph Fouts
Niccum
Fouts
O’brien
Indianapolis
James Sturgis
Niccums
Flora
Wanted a Farm in Allen County Near Fort Wayne
J C F McMaken seeks a well improved farm of about 80 acres in Allen County not far from Fort Wayne. Apply Rural Route 4 Fort Wayne. 11 w4t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. F. McMaken
Allen County
Fort Wayne
Wayne barber shop advertises haircuts for farmers
An advertisement seeks all farmers in northern Indiana to visit the Wayne barber shop on West Columbia Street in Fort Wayne for haircuts. The notice also promotes a fair in Decatur from September 24 to 27, promising a grand success with nine first class barbers.
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Indiana
the Wayne
West Columbia St
Fort Wayne
Ind
Decatur
Notice of Dissolution of Pape Furniture Company
The co partnership between Eugene C Shell and Adam C Buettel under the Pape Furniture Company name is dissolved by mutual consent. Adam C Buettel retires and all claims due to the company will be paid and collected by Eugene C Shell. Fort Wayne Indiana September 3 1901. Special attractions each day at the Angola Fair.
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Fort Wayne
G BR. &I RB
Eugene C. Shell
Adam C. Buettel
Pape Furniture Company
Eugene Co. Shell
Holiday camera discounts offered by local dealers
Graves & Co Chicago offers high grade cameras with liberal discounts for the holiday trade. At Heller's Abstract Office, 32 East Berry Street, 6 percent interest on farms with no commission. Send for special price list in Bee advertisement. 14-tf
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Graves & Co
Randolph St
Chicago
Heller’s Abstract
East Berry Street
Randolph Street
Cheap harvests raise grain costs in California fields
The excerpt notes automobiles have driven down harvesting costs in California's vast wheat belts, suggesting grain can be produced there at a lower actual cost than in the Ar. region.
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California
Red Ribbon Meeting Draws Prospects for Local Races
Will H. Fleming reports from the Van Wert races that owners of running and harness horses expect a strong meet here. He says the event is well advertised and the Red Ribbon group has gathered buyers and enthusiasm for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will H. Fleming
Red Ribbon
van Wert
Horemen
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Eureka
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Madgety Standard Oil CO
C. B. Fitch, Clinton Treet
D. B. Cary
Huntertown
W. A. Jones
Old National Bark
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RED Cross
Cae A
Kobrg
Ies
Leo
UIN DE Cinchonacs
Des Moines
Dreier & Bro
Calhoun and
Columbia Streets
Fort Wayne Trust CO
Corner Court
Henry C. Paul
Samuel M. Foster
Andrew Hoffman
Charles A. Wilding
William Paul
Ass’t
Samuel M. Forster
Charles &. Bush
George W. Pixley
William E. Mosumeen
Kenny C. Paul
Andrew FE. Hoffma
John C. Petare
William J. Vesey
Louis Fox
John B. Rewis
David Studebaker
Angola
Cai
Meyer-Prange
Pioneer Meeting
Kelleher
Pembroke
John A. Dailey
Anna E. Kamp
John M. Crowe
Blanche W. Laubach
James C. Luther
Myrtle N. Stockwell
Marion A. Shockiman and
Pearl M. Emerick
Benjamin F. Eick
Marie Loretta Mayer
Nora Pem
Walter Scott and
Amelia L. Horst
Ine
Henry C. Moor
Ada van Camp
Albert Haig
Lulu Welsheimer
Western Train
Infanis
Dr Sahuelftfcher
Rachelle Salle
Chase Sood
Bears
Castoria
the Centaur Company
Merigan Tir
Bessemer
Vas
Winx
Aseet
Tee
H. Pfeiffer
Columbia St. - Paints
Adam C. Beuttel
Angola Fair
Hart Ft
Leden
Co. F. Pfeiffer
Bass Block
Hank
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