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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1907
Page
5
The storefront features the city’s newest Toilet Sets with emphasis on their brushes and bristles. Sales in prior years suggest strong interest, making them popular and suitable Christmas gifts as stock remains fresh and appealing.
A series of five grand jury indictments faces trial as Prosecutor Dah B. Ninde expects them to pass legal muster under Judge O Rourke. Targets include Henry Woehinker Hugh Wormcastle H Schmidt Dave Randall and John C Helmkamp with issues raised over unnamed John Doe and Richard Roe designations.
Fragmentary OCR mentions B. Jackson in circuit court about placing screens to obstruct view of his saloon at 806 Calhoun. Dates and details are garbled. no clear verdict or outcome stated.
The circuit court jury on the A B Jackson case at Calhoun Street saloon reached a sealed verdict of acquittal after a Saturday session from 3:30 p m to 8 p m Bailif Plumadore summoned the judge and the verdict was sealed and read Monday morning Judge O Rourke ordered the sealed result as neither party was present. The jurors were held after the verdict to consider additional cases but no further trial was arranged.
The report notes reluctance to reveal jury room details as Plead Guilty prepares for a gambling paraphernalia case in circuit court. Charles David Wilkins sues Ira Huffman et al in superior court for Standard Coal partnership dissolution. Catherine Lehman wills personal property to Theodore Lehman and real estate to Jacob Abner, with other children provided for.
Ed Kleindvist pleads guilty to possessing a roulette wheel. Judge O'Rourke imposes a $50 fine plus costs. Hugo Blombach faces not guilty pleas to two indictments over screen visibility. trial set for tomorrow. Thimlar family suit seeks quiet title on a $20,000 estate. Transcript in Fast or Little River ditch case filed after audit. box of documents moved to the superior court.
John C. Carland sues the Toledo and Chicago Interurban Railway for 2500 dollars claiming 2000 dollars for grading and construction plus 500 dollars for attorney fees costs and interest. Breen and Morris represent the plaintiff. William Davis faced trial for breaking into William H. Jones's house to commit a felony and was convicted previously of a similar offense and jailed.
Fedora Tenn resident C V Pepper recounts a dramatic recovery from lung and throat hemorrhages after failing treatment. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with stopping the cough, reducing bleeding, and enabling him to return to work in three weeks. Availability at Dreier Bra's drug store with a free trial bottle.
A series of birth notices reports multiple newborns including a son to Gevers in Milan township and daughters to Langard in Jefferson, Nut tle in Milan, and Reitz on Madison Street. Other births list parents in Arcola Taylor and Adams townships, Columbus Ohio, New Haven, and Marion township with several twins noted.
A Cedar Grove man Ge o H Parris credits Electric Bitters with curing liver and kidney troubles after prior discouragement. He reports relief after one bottle and full recovery after three. Dreier and Bro. advertise the medicine as best for stomach liver and kidney issues at 50 cents a bottle.
Peter Fry of Woodruff Pennsylvania recounts failing medical care from Waynesburg doctors before taking Foley's Kidney Cure on a friend's recommendation. After three bottles he improved steadily and attained full recovery, according to the Dreier & Bro. filing.
Frank A. Draker offered to collect city garbage next year for 4669 dollars, six less than 1907, but the contract was delayed until the city is districted and a method to keep the collector closely monitored is approved. One bid was received. Resolutions to pave Columbia avenue and Taylor street were adopted. A remonstrance against Summit street paving was filed. An alley vacation between Fox and South Wayne avenues was planned. Some grading and sewer work was completed and accepted.
An advertising copy promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as aiding digestion and clearing sallow blotched complexions by stimulating the liver and bowels. It claims the syrup does not nauseate or gripe and urges readers to remember the name ORINO and refuse substitutes. Dreler & Bro.
Henry J. Bowerfind executive of the Fort Wayne Drug company fractured a rib when he slipped on ice while descending a rear step Sunday morning. He carried his young daughter in his arms, but she was uninjured and he will remain at home for several days.
Dreier & Bro announce Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults.
A Simply Wonderful Christmas store invites close inspection before holiday purchases. Kane's touts unbeatable prices and a busy season, urging shoppers to buy now with a broad toy display and exclusive doll lines.
Our store advertises a wide array of items including dolls, desks, blackboards, horses and wagons, cradles, pianos, doll houses, trunks, stables, beds, tables, chairs, sideboards, china closets, game boards, and more. Early buyers can grab the cream of the stock.
Decatur Indiana December 3 The district convention of the democratic state committee shifts from Winchester to Portland. The district meeting is set for January 2 at 1 30 p m with a possible 11 o clock temporary organization. Delegates are to be chosen on December 28 as fixed by county chairs. Lew Ellingham seeks re election as pre1st district chairman.
Mr E W Goodloe of Dallas Texas endorses Dr King’s New Life Pills as an effective remedy for malaria and biliousness. He notes the pills do not grind nor gripe and recommends them. Sold at Dreier & Bro’s drug store for 25 cents.
Holiday gift sale highlights a wide range of items from handkerchiefs and opera glasses to music boxes and Christmas sets. Featured specials include Ladies and Boys gloves, silk Petticoats, skirts, furs, bear skin coats for children, sweaters, hosiery, blankets and comforters.
Louis Bohne of F. H. Bohne & Bro. slipped while going to a Yarnelle fire on West Wayne street sustaining a badly sprained left wrist. No physician was needed and he is improving nicely.
A local drugstore ad promises refunds if Foley s Huey and Tar does not cure coughs or colds and claims the remedy contains no opiates. The yellow package is urged as genuine with substitutes refused.
Michael Harkenrider of Van Wert visited his children here Sunday and completed plans to lead a Columbia Street mission service in April. The date will mark the anniversary of his abstinence pledge and his conversion.
A collapsible tube with a nozzle is offered for piles treatment by Meyer Bros. The product, priced at 50 cents, is advertised as ready to apply with presence at 602 902 1424 Calhoun Street.
Colonel D N Foster departed for Washington D C to attend the national rivers and harbors congress accompanied by his wife. Rins s Little Liver Pills claim to awaken lazy livers and cleanse the system with biliousness and sick headache relief. Price 25 cents. Sold by Meyer Bros 602 992 1424 Calhoun Street.
Fort Wayne dermatologist Dr. Wells offers the Finsen Light therapy for acne and other skin diseases. He claims the method is pain free, safe for delicate skin, and has cured cases deemed incurable after five years of use. Free consultation at office 229 East Berry Street opposite Majestic Theatre.
Fragments locate a site at 212 W Wayne St in Calhoun near the Sentinel office with doors west of an unnamed landmark. No further readable details indicate purpose or ownership.
For sale one organ one graphophone and eighty five records also one lot of household goods in quire 2041 South Calhoun for sale at 11 27 wky 3t.
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