Conversion of Ohio lawyer Waggoner sparked by gramophone faith
Toledo report outlines M C Waggoner a noted agnostic lawyer once scourge of religion who after long opposition recounts his conversion triggered by a gramophone recording of hymns and psalms. He embraced the United Brethren church and vows to spend his life preaching.
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Toledo
Ohio
M. C. Waggoner
Voltaire
Dr. Talmage
Jesus
God
United Brethren Church
Colonel Ingersoll
Poem Printed Widely Then Destroyed by Author
The ode, printed in thousands and distributed nationwide, drew many requests in recent months. The author has since destroyed every copy he could locate.
Big barbecue proposed to replace street fair
Frank Purcell and others advance a plan to hold a three day September barbecue with athletic events races public speaking and possible use of the driving park and baseball park for activities. A city hall meeting will be held later this week to discuss details and gather contributions.
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Frank Purcell
Purcell
Doctor Purchases Fort Wayne Residence on Washington Boulevard
Dr. Martin F. Schick buys the Mrs. Katherine Rekers home at the southwest corner of Washington boulevard and Ewing street for 5000 dollars. Lennart and Zorbaugh broker the sale. The old brick house will be remodeled into a fashionable Washington boulevard residence.
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Martin F. Schick
Katherine Rekers
Washington Boulevard
Ewing Street
Lennart & Zorbaugh
Fort Wayne
Dr. Schick
Spring Grove
John C
Barles
P.O
Big tomato from Officer Terry’s garden weighs 2 pounds 13 ounces
Mr Terry left a tomato at The Sentinel office on Wednesday. The specimen weighs two pounds thirteen ounces and is ripened evenly with no blemish. He notes many more fruits like it in the garden though not yet ripe.
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Terry
Bermuda
Sentinel
Democrats oppose Goebel at Kentucky convention
More than 2,000 Democrats gathered in Lexington to oppose Goebel for governor and the Louisville ticket, with the convention opening at 2 PM to name a full state ticket. A birth announced: a son to Mr and Mrs W F Ec kenbarger of Jesse Street.
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Lexington
Goebel
Louisville
W. F. Eckenbarger
Jesse Street
The Dignity of Personal Appearance and Health
An essay urges men to care for dress and hygiene as keys to success. It argues a tidy appearance reflects character, links good digestion and health to vigor, and endorses Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a health aid, with testimonial notes from a J. Edward Deare of Geo. Flasher.
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Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
J. Edward
J. de
Geo
Desperate Puerto Rico Conditions Reported by General Davis
General Davis reports 2000 deaths on Porto Rico with many more dying daily from injuries and starvation. Dry split peas are recommended. canned peas usable near coasts but transport is hard inland. Roads destroyed hinder relief work, with 211 points receiving army stores. inspectors in each post coordinate relief and funding.
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Washington
Porto Rico
War Department
McPherson
Devastation in Puerto Rico After Hurricane Flood Losses
A San Juan dispatch details widespread destruction across Arecebo and other towns. Many killed or missing, thousands homeless, crops ruined, and relief efforts hampered by halted public works and scarce medical aid. General Davis appeals for aid as troops assist where shelter remains unavailable.
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The
Herald
San Juan
Arecebo
Manata
McComb
Narazanity
Motravis
Ciales
Barcelonita
Cayeye
Bayamon
Yabucoa
Davis
Dr Thomas Marries in Franklinville
A terse local note from Franklinville W C dated August 16 reports the marriage of Dr Thomas to Mies Vandella Varaum, details limited in the fragmentary clipping.
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Franklinville, W. C
Cage
Mies ‘Vandella ‘Varaum
Wedding of Brid s Father Daughter Quiet Affair
The well known lectaver took place at the home of Brid s father today. The wedding passed quietly in the extreme. Rev. W. G. Varnum, an uncle of the bride, officiated.
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Brid
W. G. Varnum
Hilker Bound Over After Hearing In Assault Case
Justice Bullerman bound William Hilker over to the circuit court in 2000 dollars after hearing Miss Minnie Reamer’s testimony. The charge remains assault with sensational evidence reportedly withheld and Hilker may remain jailed until trial.
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Justice Bullerman
William Hilker
Minnie Reamer
The
Sentinel
Lane
Road House
Doughman
Hilker
County Board Rejects Sinking Fund For Bonds
County commissioners say sinking funds cannot be created under new law. Taxes will rise as bond payments come due, with 1905 levy set high to cover all bonds due that year. Senator Heller agrees, forecasting a larger tax burden next year. Overall levy may exceed one dollar per hundred.
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The
Sentinel
Court House
Orff
Board of Commissioners
Allen County
Oil Prices Advertised In Frugal Classifieds
Neatsfoot Oil offered at 70 cents per gallon and caster oil at 50 cents per gallon. A deal lists 40 cents per dozen, indicating bulk horse care supplies pricing in a brief classified snippet.
Epidemic Threat After Caribbean Hurricane Devastation
A Caribbean hurricane devastates Puerto Rico from Ponce to Caguas. Widespread loss of homes and crops triggers urgent relief needs as authorities warn of a potential epidemic. Merchants estimate three year losses at about 75 million dollars amid widespread death and ruin.
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New York
The
Herald
San Juan
Ponce
Caguas
Alman
Arecibo
Judge Prendergast Dies in Chicago After Blood Transfusion
Ex Judge Richard Prendergast a leading Chicago attorney died here after a blood transfusion on Aug 2. The operation saved John Morrisesy briefly but Prendergast soon deteriorated and died from anemia. Edward Finan sues Jackson township for 250 dollars. Breen and Morris represent the plaintiffs.
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Chicago
Richard Prendergast
John Morrisesy
Edward Finan
Jackson Township
Breen & Morris
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