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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1911

Page

3

Huntington to Welcome Noted Aviator Rodgers in Biplane

Huntington Ind September 19 local residents soon will glimpse an aeroplane as aviator Rodgers arrives via the Erie Aero right of way on a coast to coast trip. He travels from New York to Chicago by the Erie route and is awaiting a new propeller in Middletown N Y after a breakage yesterday. A special train crew has orders to assist and white flags will mark his flight at junctions along the Erie line.

Huntington Ind Erie Aero Rodgers Erie New York Chicago Middletown N. Y

A Terrible Dream Involved Farm Girl Somnambulism

Kendallville Indiana September 19 an 18 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Long residing on a farm north of town had a frightening dream mistaking an automobile for danger she leaped from bed into a stair landing about fifteen or sixteen feet injuring herself but was revived and reported none the worse for the somnambulistic episode with parents at the scene shortly after.

Kendallville Ind George Long Miss Long Daveh

Warsaw Man Trials Theorem For Syracuse Hearse Theft

Edward Scott stands trial in the Warsaw Circuit Court for stealing William Mallon’s hearse in Syracuse last month. Mallon testified the horse was later found in Chicago in Scott’s possession. Scott denies knowledge and claims he was with David Groves. Groves has pleaded guilty and says Scott was with him.

Warsaw Ind Edward Scott William Mal‘an Syracuse Willam Mallon Mallon Chicago Scott David Groves Groves

Last Reunion of Year in Jay County’s Dock Bone Grove

Old settlers of Jay and Adams counties gathered Sunday at Dock Bone grove near Bryant for the season’s top northern county event. Judge J. J. Moran gave the address and the Bryant band provided music, receiving a $20 appreciation check from attendees.

Portland Ind Jay Adams Counties Dock Bone Grove Bryant Rogers Jay County J. J. Moran Bryant Band

Hartford City Man Injured After Jumping From Car

Dick Wingate of Hartford City was badly bruised after leaping from a fast southbound car near the Seventh street crossing. He fell across the cinder pavement, was taken to Interurban hospital by ambulance, and treated by Dr. C. W. Corey. Wingate was intoxicated.

Hartford City Ind Dick Wingate Seventh Street Wingate C. W. Corey Interurban

Glass Worker Levy Windham Jailed in Assault Case

Levy Windham a Dunkirk glass worker employed at the Indiana Glass factory was brought to Portland and jailed to await circuit court trial on the charge of criminally assaulting 16 year old Miss Deana Bockoven. The alleged assault occurred Saturday night.

Portland Ind Levy Windham Indiana Glass Factory Deana Bockoven

Day current turned on in Columbia City

Columbia City Indiana September 19 the local lighting plant was remodeled and the long awaited day current was turned on for the first time. Light or power can now be used any time day or night though Shultz says it may take years to complete all rewiring.

Columbia City Ind Sept. Shultz

New Superintendent Named at Atz Printing Plant

A. E. Maxie of Chicago assumes leadership of the Atz Printing company in South Whitley Ind succeeding James L. Kib who resigned a few weeks ago. The change was reported in September 1919.

South Whitley Ind A. E. Maxie Chicago At Z Printing Company James L. Kib

Two Men Die In Electric Cable Rescue Scene

Elkhart Indiana reports Fred Brown of Mishawaka and John Farley of Toledo were electrocuted while working on a pile driver on the St. Joseph river. A wet rope carried current to Brown. Farley, attempting to save him, grasped the charged cable and Brown’s hand, causing both to die instantly.

Elkhart Ind Fred Brown Mishawaka John Farley Toledo St. Joseph Brown Farley

Committee Seeks Shows For Farm ers Festival Week

Hartford City Indiana September 19 entertainment committee selects acts for the Farmers and Merchants Fall Festival week. Booked attractions include Clark's dog and pony show ferris wheel merry go round ocean wave Katzenjammer castle slide for life and acrobatic stunts. Other acts include wild west show Mazeppa horse show and various contests such as potato race fat men's race and sack race. Premium list promises generous gifts.

Htartford City Ind Farmers’ and Merchants

Opening Day Crowds Highlight Indiana Fair in Decatur

Decatur Indiana September 19 opening day draws large attendance despite rain. Visitors from Adams County and beyond enjoy robust stock and produce exhibits and vibrant floral hall displays. Horse racing excitement draws notable horsemen to the program.

Decatur Ind Adams County Floral Hall

Wabash Woman Ann Stubbs Dies After Long Illness

Wabash Ind Sept 19 Mrs Ann Stubbs longtime resident dies Sunday afternoon after years of illness She was nearly helpless in recent months and used an invalid chair A daughter and a brother survive her.

Wabash Ind Ann Stubbs

Canucks Challenge Lifted as Canuck Team Seeks Wabash Match

Wabash Indiana September 19 Members of the Wabash A A football team boast after receiving an international challenge from the Canadian champions This would be the first foreign challenge in the club history and a decision on whether to play will come later due to travel considerations The match would take place on Canadian soil if arranged and local players would face a long trip

Wabash, Ind Wabash A. A Hutchens

Old Resident William Glosser Dies in Kendallville

William Glosser aged 65 longtime Kendallville resident died Sunday at his Orchard street home after years of illness. Post mortem examination by Dr Johnston found cancer of the stomach as the cause of death.

Kendallville Ind William Glosser Orchard Street Johnston

Bolt Strikes Courthouse In Portland Storm

During a September 16 thunder storm a bolt of lightning hit the Portland courthouse dome. Janitor Schell, alone in the building, was floored by the shock but uninjured. Copper lightning rods prevented serious structural damage.

Portland Ind Court House Schell

Farmer Oscar Adair Injured In Haymow Fall

Oscar Adair, a young farmer west of Portland, Indiana, is in critical condition at the local hospital after falling from his haymow Friday morning. He sustained a fractured hip and arm and several deep head cuts.

Portland Ind Oscar Adair

Aged Pioneer Sarah Benton Dies in Indiana

Columbia City Indiana Sept 14 Sarah Benton one of Whitley county's oldest pioneers died yesterday at her daughter Mrs Hiram Perrin's home in Troy township She would have turned ninety on her next birthday

Columbia City Ind Sarah Benton Whitley County Fo Renson Hiram Perrin Troy Township

Typhoid Death of Huntington Woman

Mrs. Elmer Leonardt, wife of a Bippus druggist, died after five weeks of typhoid fever in Huntington Indiana. Funeral services were held today at the Bippus Evangelical Church.

Huntington Ind Elmer Leonardt Bippus Evangélical Shurch

Mystery surrounds brakeman death at Bass Lake junction

Huntington Indiana September 18 Cirumstances surrounding the death of Harry Robinson an Erie brakeman for three weeks are unclear. He was sent to flag passenger train No 13 at Bass Lake junction but the train arrived late and fog hindered recognition. The theory he slept on a rail after torpedoes were placed is considered by railroad men. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p m at the Robinson residence led by Rev Elmer Ward Cole with Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen in charge.

Huntington Ind Harry Robinson Erie Bass Lake Junction Robinson Frank Happy Bass Lake Elmer Ward Cole Central Christian Church Brotherhood of Railroad

Bluffton Street Fair to Feature Eight Paid Attractions

Bluffton Indiana announces eight paid attractions for the September 26 to 30 street fair. The lineup includes The Lady Minstrels Five-in-One Side Show Flea Circus Maid of the Mist Colored Minstrels and an Electrical show plus a Ferris wheel and merry-go-round. An additional free attraction is expected to be signed soon to offer something out of the ordinary. Tide Wertz leads street fair headquarters as office head.

Bluffton Ind Amusement Committee Tide Wertz

Man charged after alleged pitchfork attack in Huntington

W L Bain of near Andrews, Indiana alleges injuries from a savage pitchfork assault by his brother in law Thomas Willoughby. Bain suffered a fractured right arm and a deep cut above the eye and filed an affidavit with the prosecuting attorney charging assault and battery with intent to kill.

Huntington Ind Thomas Willoughby Wl Bain Andrews Bain Krieg

Will Remodel Bank Warsaw Ind Home of Lake City Bank

Bank directors in Warsaw Indiana plan remodeling and refurnishing of the Lake City bank building before winter. Inspections and plans outline major exterior and interior changes with details not yet finalized but indicating a thorough upgrade of the oldest bank in the city or county.

Warsaw Ind Lake City Bank

Swallows kerosene by accident in Kendallville

Thelma Myers four year old daughter of J C Myers of Kendallville Ind is in serious condition after a child’s prank where she sucked kerosene from a can Thelma is treated by physicians who expect recovery but remain cautious about her condition

Kendallville Ind Thelma Myers J. C. Myers

WLL REBUILD MILLS IN ALBION AFTER FIRE

Albion Ind September 18 over ten thousand dollars in stock has been subscribed for the reorganization of Paragon Mills the local firm struck by a recent fire. Farmers and business men back the plan to relaunch the stock company and rebuild the grist mill.

Albion Ind Paragon Mills Company Steck Company

Woman Burns From Gasoline Stove Accident in Warsaw

Miss Edna Schue 11 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Schue of Scott street was severely burned in a gasoline explosion at her home at 6 30 oclock Thursday evening She was filling the tank of a gasoline stove when it overflowed and caught fire.

Warsaw Ind Edna Schue Thomas Schue Scott Street

Woman injured in burns from apple butter incident

Decatur Indiana reports Mrs. Oscar Fritzinger, formerly of the city and now living northeast of Monmouth, suffered a severe burn in a painful accident involving apple butter. Jetta was mentioned in connection with the incident.

Decatur Ind Oscar Fritzinger Monmouth Jetta

Kendallville Ready for Fair Despite Rain Storm

Kendallville Indiana September 18 promoters of the Kendallville fair express confidence and say a bad beginning makes a good ending Every effort is underway to ready the fair grounds for opening tomorrow Concession men arrive from across the country tents and pavilions rise along the pike The premium list is large and exhibits of produce and stock will be shown Racing programs are planned and Thursday is billed as the great day with excursions expected from nearby towns depending on weather

Kendallville Ind Coney Island

Diphtheria Scare Quelled in Huntington Schools

Huntington Ind Sept 15 With only two children under suspicion County Health Commissioner C W Fry reports the diphtheria scare at Tipton Street School largely resolved after investigation found no new cases. Wednesday classes resumed the seventh grade had been dismissed for fumigation and safety measures continue with no spread detected beyond the affected room.

Huntington Ind C. W. Fry Tipton Street

Noble County Woman Dies From Severe Burns At Home

Mrs. Oakley S. Randolph of near Wawaka died after her clothing caught fire while boiling soap in her yard. Her husband was at the Goshen fair when the accident happened. She called for help before losing consciousness. doctors arrived too late. She leaves a husband and two children.

Albion Ind Oakley S. Randolph Wawaka Randolph

Over a Thousand Dollars Raised in Kendallville Library Drive

Kendallville residents subscribe 1060 to secure a library board and fund upkeep. Judge Luke H. Wrigley will appoint three of seven members from the prospectus, with 112 subscribers accounting for about 10 percent of local voters.

Kendallville Ind Albion Luke H. Wrigley

Lightning Strikes Cause Three Big Barn Fires in County

Wabash Indiana Sept 16 Lightning caused severe losses across the county during a storm between 2 and 3 am. Two barns on Alex Longs farm northwest of the city burned to ruins, while the Pence farm at Stockdale saw a barn and contents destroyed. Tenant D L Durnbaugh reported the loss of 2000 bushels of wheat 1200 bushels of oats forty tons of hay and other items.

Wabash Ind Alex Long Alex Pence Stockdale D. L. Durnbaugh

Bluffton sees St. Louis Mich beet Sugar Factory site tour

A committee from the St. Louis Michigan beet sugar factory visiting Bluffton arrived Wednesday night and surveyed Geneva land and potential factory sites after poor weather delayed inspection. The party was led by R. Todd of the Studebaker band, L. Williamson of Walls County Bank, and G. T. Markley of Hale Markley real estate firm.

Studebaker Band L. A. Williamson Walls County Bank G. T. Markley Hale & Markley

Improvements Planned for Huntington Calaboose

Huntington Indiana September 16 John Diffenbaugh city janitor announces plans to improve the city calaboose to curb bed bugs from tramps. The transient room will be nearly airtight with whitewash and replastering in places. The janitor dreads the task but says it is needed for occupants of other rooms in the building.

Huntington Ind

Anti-Saloon Talks Planned by Indiana League Leader

Auburn Indiana hosts Dr Madison Swadner of Indianapolis vice president of the state Anti-Saloon League who will speak at the Methodist church tomorrow morning and at 730 pm to the Presbyterian congregation. He is touted as a top orator and will share a message of broad interest with special music planned for both services.

Auburn Ind Madison Swadner Indianapolis State Anti-Saloon League Swadener

Pioneer John Snyder dies after illness in Whitley County

John Snyder aged pioneer resident of Columbia City and brother of City Councilman George Snyder died at his Wynkoop area home near Wynkoop at 11 o clock Friday night after several weeks illness due to infirmities of old age. He lived many years in Whitley county and was a respected farmer with many friends.

Columbia City Ind John Snyder This County George Snyder Wynkoop Here Whitley County

Ossian Youth Sentenced for Receiving Stolen Property

Ossian Indiana September 16 Homer Smith of this place pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property in connection with the John W Woodward meat shop robbery. Judge C F E Sturgis sentenced him to the state reformatory for one to eight years. The affidavit was amended by agreement of the attorneys. Smith to be taken to Jeffersonville in a few days by Sheriff Carlisle.

Ossian Ind Homer Smith John W. Woodward State Reformatory C. F E. Sturgis Smith Jeffersonville Carlisle

Merchants of South Whitley Adopt Early Closing Hours

South Whitley Indiana merchants sign a pact to close early starting October 2. Seven stores will close at 7 pm and six at 6 pm except Saturdays. Stores including hardware meat markets groceries and dry goods will participate and stay open the week before Christmas as they choose.

South Whitley Ind

Accident Claims Life of Waterloo Man

Waterloo Indiana September 16 William Copeland 72 died after injuries from a Tuesday accident when his hat blew under his team's hooves causing a blow that left him paralyzed until his death yesterday.

Waterloo Ind William Copeland

Conductor Killed In Freight Yard Accident

Delphos Ohio reports conductor John Edwards of a Clover Leaf through freight was crushed between two box cars while signaling the engineer at Ohio City yards. The accident occurred about 1 oclock yesterday morning and left him instantly dead. details remain unclear.

Delphos John Edwards Ohio City

Lost Thief Trail In Kendallville Case

Bronson Michigan Sheriff traced a horse thief to Kendallville Indiana but the trail was lost here. The theft occurred at Battle Creek and the suspects named are Clarence Whitford with residence unknown and a young woman believed from Kendallville.

Kendallville Ind Tyler Bronson Mich Battle Creek Clarence Whitford

Hicksville Fair Association Goes Bankrupt

Defiance Ohio Sept. 18 lack of patronage and finances forces Hicksville Fair Association into bankruptcy. If not reorganized Buckeye City may lose the fair in future years.

Defiance Ohio Hicksville Fair Association Buckeye

Not Guilty Verdict In Liquor Law Case

In Columbia City Indiana on September 16 Jacob Garber a saloonist in the Washburn block was found not guilty by a twelve member petit jury after a seventeen minute deliberation on the charge of violating liquor laws from last February.

Columbia City Ind Jacob Garber Washburn

New Town Rising From Ruins in Huntington District

Rebuilding of the Andrews business area destroyed by fire has begun with excavations for the Masonic and Shinkle buildings. Brick structures will replace the damaged sites, with second floors for the Masons and first floors possibly housing Cogswell drug store or Gretzinger dry goods. Other owners plan new buildings, aiming to complete before winter.

Huntington Ind Andrews Masonic Cogswell Drug Store Lodge Masons William Shinkle Gretzinger Dry Gools Shinkle F. W. Kelsey

NECK BROKEN IN FALL FROM WAGON

Wabash Indiana September 15 Daniel Dogsetts an aged farmer near the city was killed Wednesday night when he fell from his wagon upon alighting his neck broken and death instant. His body lay beneath the wagon with the horse standing at the scene. Dr A E Rogers Somerset Indiana arrived too late. Survived by wife two sons and two daughters in Tennessee.

Wabash, Ind Daniel Dogsetts A. E. Rogers Somerset Tennessee

Victim of Savage Hog Attack Near Tocsin

George Plummer, 74, a pioneer farmer living a mile south of Tocsin, Bluffton Indiana, was dragged down by a savage hog yesterday afternoon. His leg was badly chewed and he suffered severe shock. his daughter Mrs Nathaniel Mentzer was summoned, and doctors fear he may not survive the ordeal. A neighbor’s son rescued him.

Bluffton Ind George Plummer Tocsin Nathaniel Mentzer

Auburn High names football and track captains

The Auburn Indiana Athletic Association elected captains for the year. Football will be led by Kirby Sprott with Prof. Kimmel as manager. Track team to be formed. Girls basketball led by Mary Weaver with Miss Bateman as manager. Boys basketball led by Russel Gregg with Prof. Kimmel as manager. Baseball captain Walter Shugars with Prof. Langston as manager.

Auburn Ind Athletic Association of the Kimmel Kirby Sprott Mary Weaver Miss Bateman Russel Gregg Walter Shugars Prof Langston

Frat Phi Alpha Phi Holds Banquet in Auburn

Auburn Ind September 15 Wednesday members of the Phi Alpha Phi fraternity spent a pleasant evening. The Redman bowling alleys were leased for the occasion then the group moved to Herrick's hotel where a banquet awaited them. It was described as one of the most pleasant evenings for some time and will be remembered by the young men.

Auburn Ind Phi Alpha Phi Redman Herrick's

Death of Hartford City minister I J Anderson aged 63

Rev. I J Anderson aged 63 and longtime Warren resident died at his home Wednesday afternoon after 65 years in Warren Ohio Indiana county. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Warren M E church.

Hartford City Ind I. J. Anderson

Bluffton Bars Beattie Murder Pictures

Bluffton Mayor Frank Smith said no Beattie murder pictures would be shown in Bluffton. Indiana cities largely block the images as companies that spent thousands pursue profits face opposition.

Bluffton Ind Frank Smith Beattie Indiana

Rural mail carriers begin service in 1950 era

Eleven years ago today on September 15 1960 W A Patterson W S Blake and Wd Myers started work as rural mail route carriers from Columbia City post office. Patterson and Blake remain on the job with excellent records while Myers left for Denver. Clark was the other carrier in 1950.

Columbia City Ind W. A. Patterson W. S. Blake Wd. Myers Denver Cél H. Clark

Bluffton Fair Promises Record Attractions and Free Entertainment

Bluffton Indiana anticipates the free street fair and home-coming September 26 to 30 to surpass all prior events. The committee reports increased funds enabling more exhibits including cattle, horses, poultry, agriculture, and art with liberal premiums. features include acrobats, high wire acts, illuminated auto parade, lodge parades, and uniformed drills. The American Tent and Awning Co will fund extensive decorations, with incandescents lighting the business district as Bluffton and Montpelier bands provide music.

Bluffton Ind Bluffton Canton I. O. O. F. Uniformed Company American Tent and Awning Co Indianapolis Montpelier

Markle Man Hurt In Fence Rail Cave-In

Henry Poorman, 72, of Markle Indiana, was crushed on the left hip when a stack of drying fence rails collapsed onto him and a rock on the opposite side caused additional injuries. He worked on the James Cline property with the Charles Line wood busting crew.

Poorman Charles Line James Cline Place Markle

Storm Levels Barn Damage in Wilmingon Township

The September storm in Butler Indiana damaged Jacob Gunsenhouser’s barn in Wilmington township. A 34 by 34 foot roof section collapsed and a 15 by 18 foot piece was hurled 100 feet injuring a hay tedder and a grain binder. A corn crib fell. Damage estimated at 150 dollars.

Butler Ind Jacob Gunsenhouser Wilmington Township

Prisoners in Huntington Jail Drink Whisky Through Grating

Local police were horrified when two prisoners in the city calaboose emerged thoroughly stewed after bottles of whisky were passed in from outside through the grating. A guard was in the next room and screens were ordered for the detention room windows.

Huntington Ind Calaboose

Health board to probe death of Mrs Wiltia in Jackson township

Huntington Ind September 14 County Health Officer C W Fry reports the state health board will investigate the death of Mrs Alexander Wiltia said to have occurred in Jackson township on April 4. A death certificate burial permit has been received and authorities deem the cause suspicious.

Huntington Ind C. W. Fry State Health Board T A Alexander Wiltia Jackson Township Willla

Boy 16 Takes Antirabic Treatment After Pig Bite

Montrelier Indiana Sept 15 John Carter sixteen son of Ellsworth Carter four miles west of Eaton is taking the anti rabic treatment from a prominent physician in Muncie after being wounded on the back of his hand while catching a six months old pig.

Montrelier Ind John Carter Ellsworth Carter Eaton Muncie

Albion Schools Closed Over Scarlet Fever Exposure

Albion Indiana September 14 schools shut for a week due to possible scarlet fever exposure. Several cases reported in the Willard Clouse family in Jefferson township with children having attended classes last week.

Albion Ind Willard Clouse Jefferson Township

Car Leaps 100 Foot Hill In Kansas City Tragedy

A street car left tracks and plunged down a hundred-foot hill at Fifth and Bluff in Kansas City Missouri killing Dennis Kauffmann and motorman H E Meyers and badly injuring conductor William J Kaiser. Passengers saw the motorman lose control at a sharp curve as the car somersaulted onto a rocky cliff.

Kansas City Fifth Bluff Streets Dennis Kauffmann H. E. Meyers William J. Kaiser Colt Russell Colt Ethel Barrymore

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Promotes Quick Colds Relief

Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a ready remedy for coughs, colds, croup, whooping cough, bronchitis, and chest and lung ailments. Warns parents to avoid substitutes and to seek the genuine product from Dreier Drug Co.

Foley Dreier

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