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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1908
Page
8
Consumers are urged to buy satin ribbons and related trims now while stocks are full. Green and red baby ribbons, 18c a bolt, and Merry Xmas ribbons by the yard are highlighted along with holly ribbons, warp printed varieties, satin taffeta, and Louisine ribbons for hair bows and millinery. White fabrics suitable for dolls dresses and related gifts are also emphasized as in ample supply.
Mrs John Raber dies of heart failure after a night of abuse by her husband who returned drunk. Police detain Raber though coroner will decide on any charges. Surviving Raber include seven children and two sons in the navy. funeral held at 2 30 P M at the family home with Rev Bosch officiating.
A local ad lists sets of beaver squirrel mink chinchilla opossum and other furs for young girls in choice styles and skins. Prices range from 4 50 to 80 dollars reflecting a wide selection for the season.
A boom grows among Indiana Republican leaders for Charles F. Remy of Indianapolis to chair the state committee succeeding James P. Goodrich. Remy has not stated his position, but supporters say he could greatly aid the party’s statewide efforts.
Bloodgood H. Cutter of Little Neck Long Island died last September leaving an estate valued at 2 million dollars to the American Bible Society. The total estate was about 6650000 dollars with several small bequests to relatives and the transfer tax clerk Mineola disclosed the figures.
Six young women completed the Lutheran hospital training course with honors and received diplomas attesting their readiness to aid the suffering. Names include Carrie Bruns, Elizabeth Schaefer, Clara Reichert, Emily Sprengier, Emma Hempel, and Wilhelmina Schug. Commencement was at Concordia College chapel with Rev. Lange and Dr. Merz delivering addresses and musical performances by local groups.
Charles Ward an eighty year old man explains his home was in Northern Michigan and he has become absolutely penniless while stranded and unable to reach resources or aid in his distress.
In a crowded city court Monday morning Deputy Prosecutor Clyde Gandy refused a guilty plea with a minimum $500 fine and a stipulation to leave the city. The case moves to circuit court with an affidavit to be filed later. The session also saw continuances in the slot machine case and rulings on drunkenness and desertion, with Judge Skelton opposing private hearings.
The Tue sberg Land company of Illinois and Indiana capitalists has adopted a novel means of farming their thousands of acres of reclaimed land in the Kankakee valley. They will lease sections of land to interested persons and employ a small army of men to cultivate the farms.
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