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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1909

Page

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Boyer to Lay Corner Stone Tomorrow at Bethel Mission

Hey E Boyer will lay the corer stone tomorrow withAnticipated event and visit ing clerkyman is president of the conference branch Young People's Alliance. He is a young-man of exceptional ability. Besides, officiating at the corner stone alone he will also preach at both the morning and evening services at Bethel Evangelical church. Rev Clifford D Rarey is pastor. Crescent Avenue church is a mission church of Bethel. Members of Bethel keenly interested in the new work.

Clerkyman Young People's Alli Ance Bethel Evangelical’ Church Clifford D. Rarey Crescent Avenue

Sunday School Moves to Lakeside School for Church Building

The Sunday school will continue at Lakeside school until the church is completed. Tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. a stone laying ceremony is planned at the new church site with Rev. C. A. Owts delivering the address. A meeting of the building committee is set for Tuesday night at Wayne hotel to discuss financing and progress.

Lakesifie C. Aowt Wayne Hotel Botha Lakeside Charles Mise Bethel

Twenty third annual meeting of Fort Wayne Endeavor

The twenty third annual Fort Wayne Christian Endeavor convention closes after four sessions at Plymouth Congregational and Sunday School, with sunrise prayers, talks by Abna Chalfant and Della Dexter, and the keynote address by Rev H W B Diefenbach on the church as a divine heritage and vehicle for civilization. Hundreds attend with sessions led by May Langdown and Florence Lanham as officers.

Fort ‘Wayne T.B. Terhune Huntington Abna Chalfant C. B. Union Della Yexter Miss Earth Livingston Cora D. Alttian Florence B.lanham Thdiananolis Avas HW. _B. Diefenbach Bluffton Earth United States Diefenbach Charles Mize Bethel Aavangelical Church Fternoon H. Rey W. Hy Hunter Phomas Betes Ce Eliént

Grace of giving the Sunday lesson on cheerful benevolence

Rev. F. E. Davidson of Rutland VI discusses the grace of giving, not mere duty, citing the widow's two mites and Paul and Barnabas's Jerusalem collection. He warns against security seeking in benevolence and illustrates with parish anecdotes about genuine intention and cheerful generosity.

F. E. Davidson Rutland, VI Paul Antioch Barnabas Jerusalem Dean Swift Nalther Christ Jesus

Purity of Giving Critique of Church Fundraising Tactics

A critic denounces church fundraisers that exploit greed under the guise of benevolence. He attacks bake sales and auctions as monetized pieties, arguing true charity comes from genuine giving rather than transactional meals and manipulative appeals. The piece cites biblical teaching and a dismissive view of superficial charity.

C E Convention Ends In Fort Wayne District Meeting

The Christian Endeavor union convention in Fort Wayne district closed at Plymouth Congregational church after sessions began Thanksgiving evening. Forty three delegates attended from outside the city. Irvin B Bitner Grace Reformed church was elected district secretary with other officers named. Committees were chosen and resolutions adopted.

Anna Chalfant Bluffton H. B. Perkins Decatur Migs Maxwell Fort Way Carmany Huntington Fort Wayne Drnd Gesaman Harriett Macbeth M. Flora Todd Orpheus Quartet Christian Endesvor Union Plymouth Congregational Church Irvin B. Bitner Christ In Endeavor Society Grace Reformed Church Whitley Anna~ Rich Mayme Dicigon Fort. Wayne Swayne J. B. Birney Nefe ‘Decatur Nettie “Brubjer

Death Follows Operation On Eight-Year-Old Claudine Pugh

Claudine Pugh an eight year old Hartford City girl died twelve hours after an operation begun to extend her life. She had poor health for years and suffered from an abnormal growth causing threatening attacks. The operation was deemed a last chance as she grew too weak to withstand anesthesia.

Hartford City Ind Claudine’ Pugh Hayes Pugh

Bluffton Elks to hold memorial service Sunday afternoon

Bluffton lodge No. 706 B P O Elks announces its annual memorial service at the lodge hall on Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock. The program will feature addresses by B T Ponlgon pastor of the local church and by Frank C, with emphasis on Elk observances.

Bluffton Ind Bluffton Lodge B. P. O. Elks B.T Ponlgon Frank

Dedication of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

St John s Evangelical Lutheran church Lake township prepares for dedication next Sunday at 10 00 am under Pastor J P Meyer The new church built at over 10600 includes a repaired parsonage and improvements The congregation now numbers 289 souls 4 voting members 149 communicants The building committee includes J P Meyer John Krontiker Edward Kappel and others with services to feature multiple choirs and sermons by Rev J P Meyer H P Dannecker and B F Brandt

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Lake ‘Township J. P. Meyer Henry W. Meyer St. John’s Take Township J. Kucher St. John's Church Fort Wayne R. Mueller G.sutter R. J.graetz J.P. Meyer Ude Jn John Krontiker Dward Kappel Fred Fortmeyer William Blessing Carl Blessing Matlin Wiedman David ‘Fritz Edward Kappel Brea Fortmeyer Martin, Wiedman John Kurtz Ices Deliv Danhecker Pasto Church Grace Luthera Wayne Hy Pp Johnis ' Brandt Fort J. P. Mayer Church Council Evangelical ‘Lutheran H. P. Dannecker B. Brandt H. P. Dallnecker St. John’s Choir of B.F. Brandt

Royal Bavarian Duke Carl Theodore Passes Away

Beiruth Bavaria Navy 30 Duke Carl Theodore of Bavaria dies from kidney trouble. He studied medicine and ran private hospitals aiding the poor. He led a Bavarian ducal house and his sister the empress of Austria was murdered in Geneva. Another sister married the Duke De Alencon and died in Paris fire charit. A daughter is wife of Crown Prince Albert Belgium and another married Prince Ruprecht of Bavaria. A grandson is regent and likely to succeed King Otto.

Beiruth Bavaria Carl Theodore Carl Austria Geneva de Alencon Paris Albert Belgium Rupprecht of Baveris Throfe Otto

Five Hoboes Arrested on Chicago Street Complaint

Five hoboes were arrested by police today on a complaint from residents living on Chicago street. Victor Ridley has returned to Indianapolis to resume his studies at the Indiana Dental College after spending a week with relatives and friends.

Chicago Victor Ridley Inedianapolis Hig Studles Indiana, Dental College Tharikegivind Tito

Bishop Begins Tenth Year in Episcopal Service

On Tuesday November 30 the Feast of St Andrew marked Rt. Rev. Herman Joseph Alerding’s tenth year as bishop of Fort Wayne. Alerding requested no social celebration. St Augustine’s Academy staged a program for the event with students and Minime class presenting floral greetings. Four hundred people attended Lakeside Church ceremonies Sunday for the cornerstone laying of the Cr escent Avenue Evangelical Church with Rev. C. D. Boyer delivering the sermon on “The Building of the Church” and over 300.95 collected for the church fund with 131 names on the subscription list finalizing the tally.

St. Andrew Herman Joseph Alerding Fort Wayne St. Augustine's Academy Bisho Academy Academie Sistere of Providence Créscent Avenue Lakeside Hare Charles J. Mize Bethel Church Emre Kowder Clara “Miller C. D. Boyer Indianapolis Sheard Owith Estland Bamijet Tau

Mayoral Pressure Holds Up Market Contract

A city dispute over a covered market contract heats as the mayor refuses rushed approval and insurgent board members stall plans. The resignation of Mr Brosius shifts power and hints at new appointments, prolonging the impasse and delaying council ratification.

Market House Big Board Gounel Tos Frm Brosius

City bids and contracts heard by board on street, garbage, coal

The board discussed performance and honesty in public service. Bids for hauling garbage were opened with multiple district awards and contractor counts. Coal hauling bids were reviewed from Fred Lutz, City Trucking Co, and William Lewie. Kerr Manufacturing petitioned to lay a narrow gauge track along Clinton Street.

Panto Briatfon Mala Nelson Street Berry A. T. Anderson R. McKinley Frank Draker David Winburn Winbur Tn Se Burton McKinley Matory Folso Fred Lutz City Trucking Company William Lewie Kerr Manufacturing Company Clinton Street

Zelaya Pressure and Loot Reported as Presidency Turmoil Grows

Fragmentary notes describe a confrontation with soldiers at a farm under Zelaya’s shadow. Housekeeper recounts being assaulted while attackers seized keys and valuables. The incident ties to the unrest surrounding Zelaya’s push to quit the presidency.

Washington Sketch on Grant Aide's Killings Probe

Washington reports on General Grant's handling of the Zelaya incident where two Americans and Grace were killed. Legal officers doubt Grant's justification for action and debate whether Cannon and Graves exceed authority. The central question remains whether federal troops may intervene during insurrection until it reaches an anomaly, with calls to quell the rebellion.

Washington Arfeék di Grant Zelaya Grace Sec Ditha Gov Nates Ly Thos Grant

Bank embezzlers to serve five years each

Several bank employees from different cities pleaded guilty to embezzlement amounts ranging from six thousand to one hundred sixty five thousand dollars. The defendants Netzer Philips Emmerich Nicolai received five year sums in Leavenworth.

Capital National’ Bank Annapolis Algo Max C. Emmerich Ial National Bank Harry Prinzler City National Bank of Aubt Norman Hamilton National Bank of Indianapol Netzer Philips Emmerich Nicola Leavenworth Kan

Son testifies about missing funds and family issues

A son of Joseph Ri inser, an engineer at a packing house, reported that his father had family problems. The lad said he had just left a hospital and that his father had withdrawn about $86, with the wife connected to the matter.

Joseph Riinser Kins Packing ‘House

Fort Wayne Bank Clearings Report

Fort Wayne weekly bank clearings totaled 804885 dollars and 46 cents, up from 40? last week and 710?54? the same week last year, with figures for each weekday jumbled but indicating a higher activity trend.

Fort. Wa

Craig Widow Mrs Sarah Craig Passes After Illness

Mrs Sarah Craig widow of Witlata Jr Craig died Tuesday evening at Hopps hospital following a long illness. She had lived in the town all her life and was active in local affairs. Survived by a son and daughter. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Sarah Craig Witlata Jr Craig Bhiffto

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