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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1892
Page
6
A long column of short items reports births and illnesses in Warsaw and Fort Wayne, upcoming weddings, a funeral in Avilla, resignations at stores, a bridge accident near Lake Shore line, local rail work, snake sightings, and community letters from Fort Wayne. It notes Melvin Mondy’s death by lightning and a political gathering near Williamsport.
A collision on the Wabash at Peru Saturday afternoon destroyed both engines and derailed the passenger train No. 44. Engineer George Andrews of the passenger train was badly injured but survived. mail clerks were lightly hurt and many passengers were shaken. Freight crew escaped unhurt as crews battled damage and the wreckage. Andrews was treated and returned home after being taken to a Peru hospital.
The Democratic county central committee in Allen County lists Wednesday September 28 and Thursday September 29 schedules for multiple towns including New Haven Arcola Wallen Huntertown Leo Telkera Monroeville Aboit Center Pleasant Center Milan Center St Joe Center Middleton Lake Center and Friday September 30 Fort Wayne plus October 3 Maysville Black's School House Ely's School House Trier's School House and Maples with listed speakers. Also notes Kane's bargain palace advertising fall goods and a local obituary.
Two street car crashes Saturday injure a three year old girl and a four year old in Fort Wayne area. The first child suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries after being struck near East Wayne street and taken to St Josephs hospital. The father Gottlieb Mouanest is described as drinking habitually. A second collision near Hohams drug store on South Calhoun street involved Mrs Grayless and her four year old daughter, who escaped serious harm when the motorman stopped the car in time.
Storm roared through Cedar Creek township on Wednesday with torrential rain and vivid electric displays. Melvin Moody, 23, of Hersh vanished from a seed drill when struck by lightning as his horses pulled the machine, his body found on the field. Moody was a wealthy farmer and flour mill owner, leaving a widow and child. his father Martin Moody is a pioneer still on the family farm.
Phillip Krick of Van Wert spent Sunday in the city. George Jaap and Editor Mitchell visited Saturday en route to Pleasant Grove where they spoke at a labor gathering. G A R encampment attendees included Henry Krick and spouses, Joseph McIntosh and Pribe, Emanuel Friedline and John Brown in Washington DC. The Catholic Benevolent Legion will lead the Columbus day demonstration October 21 with AIP fraternal societies and churches invited. The Monroeville band will lead. James M. Robinson to orate. Last Thursday forty couples celebrated the thirtieth birthday of Jacob Marquart and Lizzie Marquart at a farm party with luncheon. A. M. E. D. Shaussey reports twenty-five loads of cider from his hydraulic press. apples scarce but a fine press. Patrons of Industry held a Pleasant Grove picnic. county officials spoke and local bands performed. Democrats raised a 125 foot hickory staff in Monroe township for a campaign rally with Shadan and S. M. Leach addressing. Alen Zollars and B. F. Calvert set to speak September 29. Schools resume with teachers named by Trustees. Jackson township districts list and start October 17. Monroe trustee C Hoffman selects teachers for districts 1–3 and 5–7 with district 7 pending.
A study exposes the true content of so called pure white lead brands. Analyses by National Lead Co detail percentages of barytes and oxide of zinc in brands from England and New York. The report warns imitators face fines and invites readers to request a book by mail for savings.
Madison and Monroe townships start schools October 3. William Franke, trustee, presents district teachers per district ledgers, with names for Districts 1 through 10 including several Misses and Messrs. The Lutheran church extension team led by Rev. Lenker and Rev. Rockey arrives to organize a new General Synod Lutheran church unit at Fort Wayne, with services in the Y M C A hall starting October 9 and a plan to build a chapel nearby.
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