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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1909
Page
8
Listing describes an 11 inch Seal Grain Leather Bag with leather covered frame and lining and an inner purse, priced at 1.00 each. Also offers a 10 inch Black Seal Grain Goat Leather Shopping Bag with leather lining inside pocket and purge, priced at 1.50 each.
President Taft reached his Beverly summer home at Woodbury Point with his family aboard the Federal express. He planned rest and recreation with minimal state duties and brought horses from Washington for riding on the North Shore.
The president’s stop at the Stetson cottage, delayed from April to June, has caused some planning changes but remains enjoyable and beneficial. Officials anticipate golf at the local links, car tours through Essex county, excursions on the yacht Sylph, and possible fishing trips with the president’s children.
Chicago Aug 7 Movements toward peace replace strike threats as presidents of north and west side lines and south side system confer with union leaders. Mayor Busse names Walter L Fisher to join a conference with company presidents and unions. Mitten signals willingness to grant wage raise if a three year contract is signed. Roach echoes similar stance. Motormen and conductors express cautious optimism despite pending demands.
A coalition from Wabash Grant and Miami counties met to purchase the 26 acre Missisinewa battlefield near Wabash Indiana. The goal is to dedicate the land as a historic battlefield with monuments and a park run by the Indiana Battlefield association. A Mi ami Indian gathering will promote interest and reveal historical facts about the 1812 battle. Committees include Dr P G Moore Capt B F Williams Alvah Taylor Senator T R Brady Jerome Scott Ed L Goldthwaite Senator Strange Col George D Lockwood Edgar Baldwin William Brock A Li Bodurtha James Porter Frank Bouslog Senator.
Harold Ladig three dies after wagon overturn. Sister Susie injured as Roy Ladig, Hartzell driver, returns ice cream wagon to Fort Wayne bound picnic. Wagon toppled when children climbed in. freezer crushed Harold. Coroner to hold inquest.
In Cleveland Ohio Aus Patrick O Reilly claims reward from Pennsylvania for capture of Whitla kidnapers. Captain Shattuck and Detective Wood testified the provided description did not help locate the Boyles. O Reilly's account led to the arrest outside his saloon, after he pointed to where the suspects sat.
In Laporte Indiana at the Ohio Kentucky and Indiana German Lutheran church synod session Rev A Lange was named first vice president and a board of managers for the relief fund was chosen including Prof Goekle and F Schuermann. Officers election results list Lange Wambsganss Keller Bentrup Kampf. Representatives to the national synodical conference names W Moll Schurdel Eickstadt. Official visitors for six districts include Frank Schumm Thieme Fischer Schmidt Kaumeyer Fischer.
A dramatic market-day incident ends with warrants issued for Mrs Nelson Craig and her son after she assaulted Inspector George Gillie and Sanitary Officer Charles Jesse on Wayne Street near Barr. Gillie and Jesse sought a milk sample from a wagon in charge of Mrs Craig. she attacked with an ice pick and whip, injuring both officers and damaging the inspector’s millinery.
Referee Sol A. Wood heard evidence in a $5,000 claim by Quinton & Quinton for attorney fees representing S. K. Garnard trustee of the Rollin Ellison estate. Judges Gavin and Hanan oppose a large fee while western supporters cite affidavits from governors and senators. Sale of assets netted $559.37. final report and discharge as trustee anticipated. Also noted: bankruptcy meeting for Joseph W. Payne found no assets and no trustee. Walda case elects Frank Kleekamp as trustee.
Marion Smith Fred Buuck and George Morton residents of the southern county appeared before the board of county commissioners on Saturday to insist upon the building of the new county line bridge over the St. and the matter is under consideration by officials and citizens of Adams county.
In Fort Wayne police raided rooms above the Gierhart and Swift saloon on Calhoun street finding a roulette wheel in operation. Five men and the proprietor were seized. affidavits were prepared against Lafe Gierhart and Harry C. Swift for renting rooms to permit gambling. Prosecution seeks fines up to 500 dollars and possible imprisonment.
Deputy Game Warden R D Fleming and Albert Gallion captured three of five fishermen at Blue Lake near Churubusco at 1 80 Sunday morning. They seized two bushels of fish and a gill net while three men pled guilty before Justice Elder in Columbia City and were fined 33 each. The 75 yard long net was burned. The two bushels of fish were given away.
Henry Wiebke of 610 East Wayne street fainted on East Berfy street in front of Citizens' Trust company as heat triggered a partial stroke. He was carried home by cab and showed marked improvement. Meanwhile Winfield Nusbaum and Edward Mye fished at Chapman lake and reported a gar fish four feet long and sixteen pounds.
Salt Lake City Aug 9 Grand Army of the Republic completes its occupation of the city with veteran units expanding from park camps. Edgar Allen arrives to a reception as union ex prisoners of war meet at the federation of labor hall. Rail traffic runs smoothly and 6009 arrivals are noted with many rooms still available. Two campfires light Temple Square and the armory as a Wizard of the Wasatch spectacle draws crowds tonight.
Washington reports Dr. Harvey W. Wiley chief chemist of the agricultural department has begun a crusade against embalmed cucumbers and gherkins treated with alum. He warns that strong preservatives rejuvenate poor cucumbers into attractive pickles while the board considers alum use. Dr. Hare testifies that alum can be deleterious in cucumbers and cautions against its use in pickles.
The French American Society of Allen County selected officers Sunday: Alphonse Girardot president Frank Joly vice president George Marchand recording secretary Frank Maneul financial secretary C F Centlivre treasurer Constine F Joly Julian Simon and Joseph Oddon trustees Joseph Brye sentinel. The group has about 200 members and strong finances. The annual picnic is planned for this month.
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