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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1903

Page

11

Frost in Indiana Should Not Doom Corn Yield

Indiana statistician B F Johnson says last night frost likely leaves corn yields near average unless repeated frosts strike. Estimated 43 488 247 bushels lost from a killing frost, with other experts forecasting up to 50 percent in some areas. Potatoes and tomatoes face heavy damage as vines and late plantings suffer, while central sandy soils may escape severe injury.

Indianapolis B. F. Johnson Indiana Bureau of Statistics Indiana Johnson

Tie Up to End Strike Signals Steel Fleet Layup

A Cleveland dispatch reports United States Steel fleet to be sent to winter quarters as boats reach layup points. The Masters and Pilots' strike ends employment for about 2,500 sailors, with broader impact on mines and mills. Clemson arrived at South Chicago, and John B. Trevor was tied up in Chicago.

Chicago Cleveland United States Steel Corporation Masters and Pilots’ Association Great Lakes Clemson John B. Trevor

Fort Wayne and North Eastern Traction Eyes Fort Wayne Bryan Line

The Fort Wayne and North eastern traction company seeks one city franchise outside Fort Wayne to connect Fort Wayne and Bryan by an electric line. Upon grant the firm will advertise for bids to construct the road. Attorney WB O Rourke provided the statement to The Sentinel.

Fort Wayne

New National Bank Planned in Lagrange After Ellison Failure

In Lagrange Indiana prominent businessmen push quietly for the Second National Bank of Lagrange to rival the Ellison private bank. The move follows the Ellison bank closure amid uncertain assets and possible bankruptcy filing, with deposits potentially exceeding earlier estimates and total depositor credits possibly surpassing 200000.

Lagrange Ind Ellison Bank Second National Bank National Bank of Lagramra Topeka Ellison Fort Wayne Cherryville Kan

Bishop Rierding Starts Confirmations Across Fort Wayne Diocese

The bishop begins his itinerary for confirmations across churches in the Fort Wayne diocese. Schedule lists Sept 20 Hammond three churches, Sept 21 Loutaville, Sept 27 Huntington St. Marys and Ss Peter and Pauls, Sept 28 Lagro St Patrick, Sept 29 Wabash, Sept 30 Gas City, Oct 1 Hartford City Montpelier, Oct 2 Dunkirk, Oct 3 Portland and missions, Oct 4 Muncie with Rev P Johannes silver jubilee, Oct 11 Michigan City, Oct 12 Walkerton, Oct 18 South Bend St Patrick and St Marys, Oct 19 St Joseph, Oct 20 St Casimir, Oct 21 St Stanslaus, Oct 22 St Stanislaus, Oct 23 Sacred Heart, Oct 25 St Hedwig Avilla Besancon later in week.

Rierding Fort Wayne Hammond Loutaville Huntington St. Mary’s SS. Peter and Pau’s Lagro St. Patrick’s Church Wabash Gas City Hartford City Montpelier Dunkirk Portland Missions Muncie P. Johannes Michigan City South Bend St. Patrick’s St. Joseph’s St. Casimir’s S J. Stephen’s St. Stanislaus Sacred Heart St. Hedwig’s Avilla Besancon

Schele Zurbugh Miss Zoa and John A

Court records show a brief notice listing Schele Zurbugh Miss Zoa and John A in a case entry with unclear details. The fragment hints at a personal or civil matter but provides no actions, dates, or jurisdictions.

Porter Weaver Nuptials at Trinity Church in Danville

Miss Lucile Anne Porter wed Dr. Ben Perley Weaver at Trinity Episcopal Church with Rev. A. W. Seabrease officiating. The ceremony featured ribbon bearers, organ accompaniment, and Mendelssohn tunes, followed by a reception at the Porter home and a later return to 215 West Wayne Street.

Trinity Episcopal Church Lucile Anne Porter Miles F. Porter Ben. Perley Weaver Benjamin Weaver Danville A. W. Seabrease Trinity Church Isles Elizabeth Porter Dorothy Margrethe Wilding Eugene Bulson Frank E. Stouder Mendelssohn Leroy Sibley Peru Carl Evans Oliver Mann Kit Charles Newton Toledo Charles Porter Porter Ralph Lane Charles Beall Joseph Bursley Clara Porter Helen Amy Philadelphia May Yeatts St. Davids Nette Kelley Racine Wis Edith Weaver Gertrude Wilding Maude Sperry Phoebe Ellison Alice Foster Mesdames S. M. Foster C. A. Wilding A. E. Buison G. M. Leslie Budd van Sweringen Ella Wilding C. H. Newton Miss Sperry Miss Flick Punch Miss Walton Miss Foster Hilda Lane Myrtle Wilding Louise Bond Hazel Pearse Elinor Bond Anna Newton Chester T. Lane Charles Sperry Tisees Adah Higgins Sinclair Hattersley Almana Beebe Agnes Fairbank Lara Fee Addie Diether Grace Smith

Hogan Ahern Ceremony at St Patrick's Church

Miss Anne Ahern and Michael Hogan married at St Patrick's Catholic church with Rev J F Delaney officiating. Attendants were Miss Bridget Wilkinson of Jonesville Michigan and Edward Lynch served as groomsman. The couple's reception followed at Mrs Catherine Hogan's home.

Anne Ahern Michael Hogan St. Patrick’s Catholic Church J. F. Delaney Bridget Wilkinson Jonesville Mich Edward Lynch Catherine Hogan

Juergensen Woebbeking Married in New License

Marriage licenses issued for Ernst H. Juergensen and Sophia W. H. Woebbeking.

Ernst H. Juergensen and Sophia W. H. Woebbeking

After thirty years Ruth Bryan finds living mother

Ruth Bryan of 2211 Lafayette street learns her Illinois mother is alive after more than thirty years apart. An uncle provides the address Cooksville Tl and a photograph arrives with a letter. Bryan plans a visit and a long awaited reunion follows discovery of a family romance.

Ruth Bryan Lafayette Street Ace Ilinois Hanna Station Ohio Delphos Bryan Fort Wayne Illinois Rachel Parr Cooksville

Replies to Herr Bebel at Dresden Socialist Congress

Dresden session reports Herr Vollmer defending party unity against a crisis of individuals while accusing Herr Bebel of acting as a supreme judge. Bebel warned by Vollmer as parliament’s Cromwell, with fifty five delegates ready to speak, likely stretching proceedings into next week.

Dresden Saxony Socialist Congress Vollmer Herr Bebel Bebel Cromwell

Resignations from London Cabinet Shakeup

In London on Sept 18, Joseph Chamberlain along with C. T. Ritchie and Lord George Hamilton resigned from the cabinet. King Edward accepted the resignations. Chamberlain’s letter cites opposition to colonial preference and notes he will work from outside the government to press imperial union and fiscal reform. Balfour replies welcome Chamberlain’s stance and Austen Chamberlain weighs remaining in government.

London Joseph Chamberlain C. T. Ritchie Lord George Hamilton India King Edward Mr. Chamberlain Downing Street Joseph Camberlain Co. T. Ritchie A. J. Balfour Birmingham Balfour Chamberlain Mr. Balfour Austen Chamberlain

Mrs Fannie Dunfee Dies At 73 In Indiana

Mrs Fannie Dunfee aged 73 died Monday evening at her daughter Mrs W S Waters home near Corunna Indiana. Widow of Elijah Dunfee she lived near Huntertown Allen county before moving to Ashley DeKalb county four years ago. Surviving children include A F Duntee Wabash Mrs W S Waters Corunna Mrs John Campbell Art and Mrs Preston Sieele Okla.

Fannie Dunfee Huntertown W. 8. Waters Corunna A. F. Duntee Wabash W. &Waters John Campbell Art Preston Sieele Okia Duntee

Special Grand Jury Charged to Probe Berne Murder Case

Decatur Ind Sept 18 Judge BE Erwin instructed a special grand jury to thoroughly investigate the murder of John Busenbech and the attempted killing of Editor Fred Hohrer and family at Berne. He also urged inquiry into alcohol sales on fair grounds gambling at the race track and slot machines in city and county. After instructions public belief in a clean up grew as silo machines vanished.

Decatur Ind BE. K. Erwin John Busenbech Fred Hohrer Berne Erwin

Masons at Boston Honor MA Geare

At the Scottish Rite Masons annual convention in Boston officers were elected: Grand commander Henry L. Palmer Milwaukee. Grand lieutenant Samuel Crocker Lawrence Medford. Grand minister of state John Colson Smith Chicago. Grand treasurer Newton D. Arnold Providence. Grand secretary James H. Codding New York. Grand keeper of archives Charles C. Hutchinson Lowell.

Boston Mass Henry L. Palmer Milwaukee Wis Samuel Crocker Lawrence Medford John Co1son Smith Chicago Newton D. Arnold Providence R. I James H. Codding New York Charles C

Bank to Pay Big Interest in Connellsville Plan

Pittsburg bankers reacted to the Second National Bank of Connellsville Pa announcing on Tuesday a five percent savings rate. The move aims to lure hoarded wealth into banks amid unusual demand for cash, the first such rate hike since the Civil War era, though local bankers expect no money-market disruption.

Pittsburg Second Nation Bank Connellsville Connellsville Bank United States

Chinese Residents Plan Suit Against U S Over Nevada Riot

Chinese residents of Tonopah Nevada plan a legal action against the United States government for injuries and property damage caused by local residents last Wednesday. The Chinese minister has urged affidavits from those injured or who suffered losses, to be used in the claim filed in Washington.

United States Tonopah Nev San Francisco Pione Washington

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Frost Teminus Northeastern NEW National Bank The Sentinel Schele-Zurbugh Zoa. Zurbugh John A Hogan-Ahern Masons HONOR Geare Uncle Sam
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