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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1900

Page

11

Favorite Prescription Promises Easier Childbirth

A testimonial claims Dr. Vieres's Favorite Prescription eases parturition and improves mother and child health during gestation. Mrs. Mallie J. Grimes of Flomaton, Escambia reports a larger, healthier baby and smoother birth after three bottles and pellets. Also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for obstinate constipation.

Maisier Vieres Mallie J. Grimes Flomaton Mscambia Tam Pierce

Non-Resident Defendants Noted in Indiana Divorce Action

Allen County Court assigns notice in the April term 1900 for Anna M. Russell versus Joseph M. Russell. The defendant, a non resident, must appear before the judge by the Sunday of June 1900 to answer or demur. otherwise the complaint will be heard in absentia. Frank J. Belot, Clerk. M. T. Stokes, attorney.

State of Indiana Allen County Superior Court of Anna M. Russell Joseph M. Russell Card Court

Local births and public notes from Pleasant township area

A son born to Mr and Mrs Samuel Ake of Pleasant township is announced. Various local notes report moves, hospitalizations, surgeries and recoveries including Miss Helen Franke leaving St Joseph hospital for home, and Mrs Lehman and Dr W H Myers involved in gallstone and appendectomy cases. Lucas County items list property deals, new constructions, wagon accidents, a horse injury and several travels and engagements of local residents and relatives.

Samuel Ake Pleasant Township Charles Dunfee California S. E. Wiest Margaret Fitzpatrick Rurode Peter E. Pickard West Wayne Street William Peltier Will Bostick New Haven Mr. Black F. B. Stonecifer M. L. Galbreath Columbia City Pierceton Lehman Indiana St. Joseph Hospital W. H. Myers

Plans for a new Fort Wayne grocery house under way

B W Skelton leads plans to form a substantial stock company to establish a large retail grocery house in Fort Wayne. The venture, described as amply capitalized and run by business professionals, aims for a central location and stock matching the city’s needs. Details and names of associates are not yet released.

B. W. Skelton Imperial Columbia and Harrison Streets Fort Wayne the Sentinel Skelton

Reorganization Planned for Four-Year-Old Group

Capt. H. W. Dickman, pioneer organizer, notes the group will largely increase its membership and a meeting will be called soon to effect a reorganization for the coming campaign.

H. W. Dickman

Catholic Benevolent League Granted State License

The supreme council of the Catholic Benevolent League was licensed to do business in the state today as a fraternal beneficiary order. The league, organized in Fort Wayne a few weeks ago, has Fort Wayne men as its principal officers.

Indianapolis Supreme Council of the Catholic Benevolent League Fort Wayne

Narrow escape as doctor is thrown from buggy on Calhoun

Dr. J. W. McCausland narrowly avoided serious injury Tuesday morning when his buggy overturned after a wagon collided with it on Calhoun street between Washington and Wayne. The neck yoke caught the rear wheel, flipping the buggy and dragging the cover about fifty feet. He was badly bruised and shaken but not seriously hurt as several rigs narrowly avoided hitting him.

Thomas Ryan St. Joe Hospital Lincoln Thomas Ira Sowles Packerton Ind Isabel Thomas Mary Schele Chicago Madison Street Paul E. Wolt William Mungovan Mungovan Warren Wynegan Springfield Ill Chicago & Alton Railroad Mr. Wynegan Henry Freistoffey Kohrman Broadway Joseph LaForce Valparaiso LaForce Peter Passino Peter Carter Philip Ketchum Hope Hospital Huntington Road New York Dennis Williams Meyer Bros. & Co J. Lion Smith Smith Huntington Democrat Matie Josie Ward Spencerville Ohio Fort Wayne Academy of the Sacred Heart Ward Marshal McCarthy Weatherhogg Will Bostick Lafayette Street Berry Main Streets East Main Street Joseph Baker M. F. Noll Lafayette Jefferson Daniel Mathias Allen County W. G. Byrne J. W. McCausland Calhoun Street Washington Wayne

Allen County Postmasters Form Mutual Improvement League

The Allen County League of Fourth-Class Postmasters formed in this city last Wednesday with 33 members, inviting all fourth-class postmasters in the county. Officers are President Washington Cunton, Huntertown. Vice President M Garman, Leo. Secretary Treasurer H A Miller, Hoagland. A bylaws committee includes M Garman and J Rothgeb. The group aims to improve efficiency through idea exchange and will join the state organization, with the next meeting set for June 3 in this city.

Allen County League of Allen County Washington Cunton Huntertown M. Garman Leo H. A. Miller Hoagland Lee J. Rothgeb Gar Creek United States Court Room Tts Allen County League

Humane Society Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

The Humane Society held its annual meeting in A. H. Bittinger’s office Tuesday afternoon. A. H. Bittinger was elected president for the coming year with Rev. D. W. Moffat and George H. Wilson as first and second vice presidents. Charles E. Archer was named secretary and John Mohr treasurer. Directors for one year include Rev. D. W. Moffat Rev. H. P. Dannecker Dr. E J. McOscar Mrs. M. B. Gorsline Mrs. J. A. Graham J. F. W. Meyer Geo. E. Loesch E. A. K. Hackett and A. H. Sittinger. A resolution thanked retiring president George H. Wilson for eight years of service. Secretary Archer’s report began with receipts and subscriptions.

G. H. Wilson the Humane Society A. H. Bittinger Society Charles E. Archer John Mohr D. W. Moffat H. P. Dannecker E J. McOscar M. B. Gorsline J. A. Graham J. F. W. Meyer Geo. E. Loesch E. A. K. Hackett A. H. Sittinger George H. Wilson C. E. Archer Archer

Horse Driven by Doctor Flees Through Broadway Chase

Dr. Ed Rabus and William Fleming rode a horse that suddenly bolted on Broadway Tuesday. Both leapt clear. Fleming unhurt, Rabus suffered a deep cut over the eye and was treated by Dr. Ranke. The buggy had minor damage and the horse was halted near Berry and Harrison.

Ed Rabus Broadway

Corn for India Famine Aid Rally in Topeka

Governor Stanley led a mass meeting in Topeka Kansas to raise a million bushels of corn for Indian famine sufferers. Rev M Sheldon opened with a $1000 pledge from profits of the Sheldon edition of the Capital. A Stanley chaired committee will canvass Kansas for funds. $1500 and a car load of corn were pledged.

Topeka Kas Stanley Rev Co. M. Sheldon Sheldon

Boy Hurt After Delivery Wagon Accident

Glenn Lamb ten years old of High Street was struck by a delivery wagon on Tuesday around 5 30 p m. The Wheels passed over him causing severe internal injuries with no bone breaks. He was taken home and Dr Stults treated him. recovery will take considerable time.

Glenn Samuel Lamb High Street Stults

Silas B. Cobb Dies in Chicago After Long Business Career

Silas B. Cobb, prominent in Chicago business for over 50 years, died of pneumonia today. Born January 1812 in Montpelier Vermont, he served as president of the Chicago City Railway when its first cable line was built and later funded religious and educational causes. His Cobbhall at the University of Chicago cost 100000 dollars.

Chicago Silas B. Cobb Mr. Cobb Montpelier Chicago City Railway Company

Million Bottles Given Away by Dr King’s Discovery

Proponents report more than ten million free trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds distributed to the public. The ad claims cures for asthma bronchitis la grippe and all throat chest and lung diseases with a free trial bottle from Dreier Bros and a guaranteed regular size priced at 50 cents and 1.00.

Dr. King Dreier Bros

Adams County Farmer Seeks Federal Bankruptcy Adjudication

William C. Franefield, an Adams county farmer, files in a United States court here for bankruptcy under federal law. He lists liabilities at 1677.81 with no assets.

William C. Franefield Adams County

Ladies Committee Appointed for Cathedral Fair

A Ca thedral ladies committee met in Library hall on Wednesday afternoon and named a nine member group to assist with next month’s Cathedral fair. Chair Mrs J M Dinnen, other members include Mrs John B Reuss Mrs W W P Breen Mrs W H Dreier Mrs James Fox Mrs Peter Moran Mrs Kilian Baker Mrs P J McDonald and Miss Agness O Connell.

Library Hall J. M. Dinnen John B. Reuss W.W. P. Breen W. H. Dreier James Fox Peter Moran Kilian Baker P.J. McDonald Agness O’connell

Nickel Plate Road Offers Easter Vacation Excursion Tickets

The Nickel Plate Road sells student excursion tickets for Easter vacation at one and one third cents per mile round trip. Tickets available the day before school ends, on closing day, and the day after with a return window covering the vacation period. Inquire agents. Also promote White Leaf Flour with a free set of silver table spoons and guaranteed sacks from WM. H. BRADI & BRO. Bloomingdale Mills.

WM. H

School Closed After Chicken Pox Outbreak

A rural school in St. Joe township No 10 three miles north of the city is shut as several cages thought to contain chicken pox prompt a county health inquiry. Authorities plan an investigation into the disease and its spread. Captain Ranke has received a request from the Adjutant General for post office addresses of all members of the Twenty-eighth pattery.

Joe Township Ranke Adjutant. General Post Office Pattery

Bryan Soldiers' Club Plans Reorganization

The Bryan Soldiers' club, once prominent in the campaign, announces plans to reorganize and redefine its structure and activities.

Bryan Soldiers’ Club

Personal notices from F Pfeiffer rooms 6 7 Bass Block

Short classified item lists real estate or personal security notices for F Pfeiffer located in rooms 6 and 7 of the Bass Block. The fragment indicates an address or contact point but lacks full details of action or deadline.

Bass Block

Wanted Butts or Small Timber of Any Kind

Wanted butts or small timber of any kind. Address: The Raul Meto, Bloom, or as directed.

Raul

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