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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1906
Page
10
A period advertisement asserts heart weakness stems from tired nerves and muscles and claims Dr Miles Heart Cure, Nervine, and Nerve and Liver Pills restore strength. It cites user testimonial from John H Sherman of Belding Michigan and advertises money back guarantee via Miles Medical Co Elihart Indiana.
Six Italian laborers were slain in a frame shack at 218 Tenth Avenue South, Minneapolis, in a suspected Mafia or Black Hand feud. Police found four dead inside, two in the cellar, with knives nearby and a treasure box containing money, priest vestments, and passports, suggesting a planned revenge killing with robbery not the motive.
In Columbus on March 28 thousands of saloon workers face job loss due to the Aikin $1,000 liquor tax law. About 5,000 saloon proprietors and 2,500 bartenders stand to lose employment, with 10,000 to 15,000 total affected, while Representative Aikin projects $3,450,000 in revenue gains. Predicted closures include 400 in Cincinnati and Cleveland, 350 in Columbus, and smaller numbers across Toledo Spring, field towns.
The article argues that air composition remains constant across altitudes, with the key differences being bacteriological. High altitude air is sterile, while near the ground microbes and pollutants from coal and industrial activity are common. Traces of hydrocarbons and essential oils in forests are noted as impurities.
An aged mother recalls devoting herself to children through reading prayers and teaching, praising her sons as gospel ministers and a daughter as a Christian woman. She laments neglecting herself for years and urges mothers to use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething while warning against fashionable frivolities.
A late night fire in Johnstown Pennsylvania destroyed four large business structures including the Swank building and Henderson Furniture store, with losses over 500000. Fireman William Campbell was fatally injured by a falling wall as flames spread from the Swank Hardware building. The blaze began shortly after midnight and burned for hours, hindering firefighting efforts despite full containment by daylight.
General Helm in charge of recruiting cautions against the idea the army is a dumping ground for the unfit. He says enlistment requires mental and physical exams and good moral character. He cites examples of undesired behavior and emphasizes standards for soldiers.
A string of Indiana items reports Mrs. Serepta Worley found dead in Ossian after years of poor health. a baby corpse found with Frank and Mrs. Toney in Huntington. a Hartford City bread price end. Prof. Mershon to start Warsaw music conservatory. Garrett Lumber sale. Montpelier interurban burial transport. Berne editor Rohrer assaulted. Pierceton man discharged from mental hospital. hoax letters to Mrs. Moore at Andrews. Hartford City church sale to satisfy lumber judgment. Mrs. Anderman linked to poisoning case. divorce and tragic death of David Weiser near Elkhart with a family in mourning.
A laborer uncovering a roadside stone at Wanborough, site of a Roman camp, sold a ring for a few shillings. Experts deem the artifact highly valuable with an inscription suggesting a betrothal ring of Buccried, king of the Mercians, who wed Ethelwitha daughter of Ethelwulf of Wessex in 853.
The gums and resins from pine trees have long been noted for aiding backache, kidney and bladder troubles. Pine-ules is a new medicine whose principal ingredients derive from our own pine forests. Sold by Meyer Bras. Co.
New York March 28. With the Standard Oil hearing in New York closed, Missouri Attorney General Hadley and assistant Rush C. Lake depart for home. Alfred D. Eddy of Standard Oil leaves for Chicago. Hadley says he proved every charge. will ask Missouri Supreme Court to punish Standard Oil and set future compliance. Hagerman commends Hadley and foresees a bright future for him. discusses evidence and legal strategy ahead.
A Pennsylvania correspondent cites the Hillegas v Reinhart decision noting a rooster’s prescriptive right to crow cannot be enjoined by equity. The Lancaster county case holds that a hotel keeper cannot obtain an injunction to stop crowing on adjoining premises without proof of direct damages.
An after Easter smart social gown described as graceful and effective uses pale blue mousseline de soie with Aleacon lace. A deep lace braid reaches to the knees, the blouse and sleeves are lace, a fichu drape hangs in front and back, and a pink rose corsage finishes the bust area.
Indianapolis March 28 Special Judge James E. McCullough denied the motion for a new trial in the case of David E B Sherrick former Indiana state auditor convicted of embezzling state funds The defense hoped to overturn on juror incompetence grounds citing juror Heid s prior expressed opinion of guilt The judge noted the difficulty of proving juror incompetence and signaled an appeal to the Indiana Supreme Court while confirming that Sherrick will be sent to prison pending that decision The Bee reference is unrelated advertising text.
Bluffton city council doubled the saloon license fee from 200 to 300 dollars in a 4 to 4 vote. May or Mack cast the deciding ballot. Applicants must appear before the council after county approval and answer questions from the city attorney in addition to annual tax payments.
A damaged notice describes a free clinic for women with sex diseases who wish to avoid surgery and for men with varicocele hernia stricture or debility. The ad claims long standing leadership in all medical matters and invites those unable to pay to attend Descee free patients.
Open publicity by Dr. Pierce promotes Favorite Prescription as a medicine for feminine ailments made from American roots without narcotics alcohol or poisons. The ad claims full ingredient disclosure on bottle wrappers and urges readers to request a free booklet of medical endorsements from Dr. R V Pierce in Buffalo New York.
State of Indiana Allen County court notice names Stanislaus and Mary Fischer as plaintiffs in a quiet title action against numerous defendants including Ellis Ayres Cartwright and Levi Young. A default hearing is set for May 12 1906 if defendants fail to appear or answer. Clerk W A Johnson and attorney W Kuhne sign the notice.
The commissioner in a partition suit in Allen Circuit Court will offer at public sale on April 14 1906 the west part of the northeast fractional section five town 31 north range 13 east and a fifteen acre strip from section five. Terms: one third cash three equal installments. notes secured by mortgage. sale at B V Harris law office Fort Wayne Indiana at 2 30 p m. commissioner may reject bids.
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