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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1890

Page

3

Numerous local marriages and civic notes fill Bluffton pages

A flood of items lists marriages such as August Guiff with Justice France and Lena Witte to H C Hitzeman, licenses for Read and Wilding, and many community changes. Police, court, and school updates mix with farm notes, fires, naturalizations, and farewells as Bluffton families, officials, and businesses navigate daily life.

Robbery attempt on night street leaves man wounded

William Hollenbeck, a 2 house of call operator at 144 Calhoun street, was attacked near Barr street while returning home from bed. A tall stranger struck him, knocking him unconscious, leaving a scalp wound. A theater party passing by interrupted the assault and the robber fled. Hollenbeck is recovering at home. police seek suspects.

William Hollenbeck Calhoun Street East Jefferson Street Barr Street Mr. Hollenbeck

Marriages Planned for Prominent Local Couples This October

In October several well known young people will wed. On October 15 Dr. J B McCurdy, dentist, will marry Miss Anna L Bunger of Indianapolis at the bride’s home and then live in a city cottage. Miss Julia Nelson will wed Harry M Metzgar, Allen circuit court clerk, with a Monroe street cottage prepared. Mid October brings Miss Pearl Woodward of Plymouth to Charles A Wilding, Tri-State Building and Loan secretary. The couple will reside in a Lakeside cottage already furnished.

J. 8. McCurdy Anna L. Bunger Indianapolis Julia Helen E. Nelson Harry M. Metzgar Allen Circuit Court Monroe Street Miss Pearl Woodward Plymouth Ind Charles A. Wilding Tri-State Building and Loan Association The Land and Improvement Company Pixley & Co

Fort Wayne Baptist Session Closes at Tabernacle Lively meeting

The Fort Wayne Baptist association ended its session at the Tabernacle Wednesday evening after a profitable gathering. Charles P. Jacobs of Indianapolis addressed last night on The Sunday School Idea stressing body and mind cultivation and spiritual development of children. The anniversary plans met Thorn Creek Baptist near Columbia City with Rev H H Smith and Rev J B Solomon as speakers. Delegates W S Harrison Fort Wayne Joseph Sayers West Union and Jessy Landis Huntington were chosen for the state convention to meet in Muncie in October.

Fort Wayne Columbia City H. H. Smith Huntington J. B. Solomon Harrison Joseph Sayers West Union Jessy Landis Muncie

Barber Swaney’s tumble through Payne city exploits

George Swaney a Payne era barber intoxicated last week in this city attempted to climb over a moving train at the South Cal houn street crossing nearly falling to death and was rescued by officers Stalbut and Gushing. He was jailed on the scene, slept off his drink, paid the mayor $1000 for privileges and left free vowing to sin no more.

George Swaney Payne, Q South Calhoun Street Stalbut Gushing Walter Basty H. BE. Kyan Cavuca Livingston Co. Ut Iss

Forged Check Foils Meyer Bros. Drug Store Fraud

A man posing as James Slocum cashed a twelve dollar check at Meyer Bros. drug store, signed L. O. Hull, then attempted collection at the First National. Teller W L Petitt alerted Hull by phone, who denied issuing the check. The forged draft was discovered after hours, saving the store from further loss. A separate item notes W W Watson, popular chief train dispatcher, being let go from his post.

James Slocum Meyer Bros First National Bank L. O. Hull Slocum Old National First National W. L. Petiit Mr. Hull

Welch Family Poisoned by Salmon at Home

The Welch family on East Washington Street narrowly escaped serious harm after a family dinner of canned salmon. All three fell gravely ill with stomach pains but survived after Dr. Jacob Hetrick treated them. investigation traced the poisoning to the salmon purchased from a nearby grocer.

Welch East Washington Street Harmer Frances Street G. L. Welch Jacob Hetrick

Ainslie Calls for Applied Christianity at Plymouth Church

At morning services Reverend J. B. Ainslie urged Plymouth Congregational to redesign its church for weekly use and social action. He proposed a homey edifice with diverse spaces and programs from sewing schools to youth clubs, aiming to translate the Golden Rule into business and community life.

Plymouth Congregational Church Ainslie Jess

Fort Wayne Man Receives High Rail Line Appointment

J K McCracken named general manager of Louisville St. Louis and Texas railroad with base in Louisville. He moves up from general freight agent to succeed S A Wikel who takes that prior post. The McCracken family helped build the line, about 200 miles long, drawing welcome news from local friends.

Fort Wayne Ann J. K. McCracken Louisville, St

Long wagon trip by Edward Miller and wife ends in Cincinnati

Edward Miller and wife from Crawfords ville Kaneas journeyed toward Cincinnati, joined by Simon Miller of Winch & Son. They left July 20 from home, traveled by noon, reached Cincinnati after three weeks, and now head back home on a slow trip. Next Monday they depart the city. The Death List reports six infant and elderly deaths for the week ending September 20, 1890, including Moran and Burtels, plus several newborns and small children born to local families.

Louisa Vanna Adam Charlotte Harker Obas Fry Lillie Street Waar Moffat First Presbyterian Church Dr. White West Virginia Joe Franks J. C. Peltier Folckemer & Son Lafayette Edward Miller Simon Miller Winch & Son Crawfordsville Kaneas Fred Reiling Mary Schaich Henry J. Moran Herman Burtels

Local court actions mix with theft report and weddings

Alexander Dollarhite is captured by writ for $113 in favors of W. H. Dreier. A wild chase covers seventy five miles before tracking John D. W. Jay et al. and others in civil suits. Licenses issued include Joseph A. Weygand and Minnie Valentine, and George Jagle and Anna Schwab. A nine year old boy sent to reform school after breaking into Lorain Asher and Chas. Korn’s properties tied to a bogus money order case. Fines levied for trespass and assault, with battles over possession and pending damage suit. Robbery tale follows as a horse and buggy stolen near the Bluffton road, with value listed at 250 dollars plus pending inquiries.

Alexander Dollarhite Joseph A. Weygand Minnie Valentine George Jagle Anna Schwab Christian Swinehart Reform School House of Lorain Asher Chas. Korn United States Express Office Stukta and Watkins Huntington J. R. Bittinger Justice France Jeff Myers Judge O'Rourke Enoch Joslyn Parham Jacob Rubin Chapin Louis F. Swift Albert F. Gessler Eliza O. Ferris William Geistoffer Burgett Pennsylvania

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