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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1900
Page
12
In Decatur Indiana on September 25 Olie Baxter eight years old was crushed under a wagon she climbed onto. The tragedy occurred last night as the wagon wheels rolled over her. the accident was witnessed by her brother.
In Browhetown Indiana a Medora area accident occurred when a firearm discharged during rough play among children. The 30 month old child of George Fall was instantly killed leaving local residents shocked by the tragedy.
A Dunkard church minister from Gouden, Ind addressed a political gathering at Cool's chapel in Kendusko county. As he left, Hoodlums assaulted him with eggs and overripe tomatoes, causing severe personal inconvenience.
The congregation of St John’s Lutheran church in Laporte united in a call to Rev Otto Schumm of Lafayette to be assistant pastor as Rev George Link remains sidelined by throat trouble. Fears surround the fate of clergyman Mallon T Gaute as police trace letters from San Francisco. reports indicate Gaute was murdered and a brace of Gaure can be found. Gavan, linked to Stilwell, had a large sum of money and was despondent after recent personal losses.
The third annual conference of Farmers Institute officers and workers will meet October 17-18 at Purde University Lafayette Indiana. Invitees include L H Kervick a noted breeder and fender of Pollard Angus entire A M Welch a Michigan sheep fender Mrs Nellie S Keetzle of Illinois and Mrs J A Mount wife of Governor Mount. The Central Farmers association provides a one fare round trip rate for attendees upon presenting delivery certificates from the superintendent of Institutes.
Fetu Indiana September 25 reports the Logansport and Watbash Valley Natural Gas company syndicate controlling the pipeline in Peru and likely extending only reluctantly. Residents fear new gas service is blocked as the company cites a weakening field while many seek gas for new homes.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe winter needs and a call to tend to the aged Gougamern. The wording hints at provisioning and care for elderly residents during the season, urging prudent, communal support.
Mrs Anna Biddle 87 widow of late Judge Horace P Biddle of Duganaport Indiana died after a long illness. The judge died last winter and Mrs Biddle pressed claims to her late husband estate noted as Biddles island held in name of Thomas Helm. Litigation continues despite her death with wills naming distant beneficiaries including Mrs O H Grafts of Fort Wayne.
Fire at the Balmer Steel and Tron plant destroys the finishing and muck departments, with 315000 reported losses and 15000 insured. Watchman Gainor is injured by a falling rafter as a roof collapses during firefighting. Twelve men faced entrapment while a roof gave way. Superintendent Brashaw expects repairs in three weeks. 300 workers idle and 500 tons of material lost or damaged.
Maple Grove items report upcoming services in mid October and a large attendance hoped for. Local visits include HL Pueller and family, Misses Clara Mindle Anna Henschen and Mr Henry Wegmeier. Various families hosting and visiting, Sunday school notes, and local farm activity follow a period of rain with farmers busy planting wheat. Christ Rose plans a city move for new business ventures.
A terse local update mentions continued dry conditions and very little wheat harvest. Mrs. Rebecus Mullice visited on 7 6 Ireland, with a brief account of events from last week and a note that the ackon has commenced at No.
Henry Bloom and family visit friends in Huntington County. Pearl Ireland has recovered and is active again. John Bloom of Warren was seen in our midst last week. Dave Shanebeck near Maysville plans to move with his family this week. Charley Rubbins heads southwest for winter. Charley Bloom is ill with a sore throat. Ed White and two children departed for Kalkaska Michigan last Friday to stay this winter.
A Galveston flood survivor writes from September 15 1900 describing heroic sheltering at a brewery as waters rose six to seven feet. He and others hid on a floor all night while the city sprawled with the dead and destruction. He mentions 3177 known dead and plans to move to Bloomington Ohio or Kin g Sau City, with family members drowned or missing.
Fragmentary notices show births to Mr and Mrs Henry Stras ser at 7 Walnut Street a daughter. to Mr and Mrs William Hanveninn on Hast Wayne Street a newborn. and to Mr and Mrs Martin Ho brook at 30 Walnut Street a son.
The C. T. Olds Construction company finished a telephone line connecting Wabash and Mation as part of the Indianapolis long dia lanes system. Olds moves to Rockville Indiana to install an electric light plant.
The Washington Townelip Bird and Game association will hold a meeting at the school house on Saturday evening September 2. J A E Mappedfield, secretary, announces details for members and guests.
News from Seattle dated September 25 reports a two day Nome storm causing widespread devastation along the coast. Barges and lighters driven ashore, tents and mining machinery ruined, hundreds homeless, and numerous lives believed lost. Several vessels wrecked or missing including Captain French’s troops and the tug Bob.
A massive brush blaze near Santa Rosa, California, burned about 150 square miles and caused about 1.5 million dollars in damage. A stranger linked to mining fights is missing, volunteers faced narrow escapes, and residents, including women and children, were evacuated from the burning district after a brush-clearing fire sparked the spread.
Local brief records visits among relatives and church members. W F Devintiss and W F Devintisss family traveled to Columbia City on wheels last Surkiay. A surplus party, sick Nat, and a rough riders meeting were noted. Mrs act received word of her cousin’s death. funeral attended by Dr Nitzche. Sunday school reported as very good.
Rev Hendricks preached at the chapel last Sunday and Rev Breck j emdee will preach next Sunday. Superintendent J C F Mel Mikin returned from Jackson township after a grand convention. He met rural leaders and old friends including Fush Ruch and Mr and Mrs Clem Evard. Farmers sowing wheat, Sunday school at 8 o clock p m. Albert Treey and AlN SuMTNKtiT to Kendallville fair next Thursday. Austin Stockwell injured by bite while handling a car.
The Democrats of Forty Ward attract a well attended city meeting. W. H. Tighe was elected president with W. Niebergall as secretary. A new club formed with 235 members. balance of officers to be chosen next time.
A club with eighty one members organized with Capt BE H Smith elected president and John C Heller as secretary. The next meeting will be at Swengerbund hall with speeches by AG H Baversom and Gens PB Watt Hardin. Bob Ewing enters flag training business in New Hampshire Ohio. Fort Wayne residents show interest.
The record lists operations performed on Monday at Saint Joseph hospitals. Patients include Schroeder with Dr Porter, Hutchinson of Plymouth with Dr Stemen, Wilson with Dr Myers, Lung with Dr Rosenthal, Klingerman with Dr Deming, and Nichtey with Dr Easten, among others.
The administrator with will annexed announces a public sale of all real and personal items of Jones W. T. Smith, in Allen County Indiana, three miles west of Sheldon. Items include a buggy and blanket, wagons, sleigh, lumber, farm stock, crops, poultry, and household goods except furniture. A twelve month credit applies for purchases over five dollars, with terms and interest as stated.
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