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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1900
Page
5
Wayne Dry Goods Co. asserts it cannot match bargain ads while maintaining quality and fair prices. The firm, formed by employees of Geo DoWald & Co, promises first class dry goods and a cash only policy to build trade with better merchandise at steady prices.
County Commissioner Matthew W. Ferguson ends eight years on the board and a long construction era at the county seat. Marlin Mouly of Codlar Creek will assume the position as Ferguson departs after a term marked by tough questions, careful oversight, and a building project that left the county with one of the finest county offices in the nation.
Local news items recount social visits in Poeness Kentucky and nearby cities. Mrs S Willison of Lagrange visits son Bou. Typhoid illness affects post office clerk H Soliday. Deaths include Mrs Macy Kelley in Springfield Massachusetts. Funeral details and obituaries follow for Wilfred Archer and family gatherings at 285 Broadway. August Howser returns from Seattle connected to Alaskan petroleum interests. Local legal notices mention hog theft violations and a July defense in terms of court actions. A shop sale and drugstore plans surface as do theft reports and police efforts to recover stolen goods along Broadway and Walling.
Attorney Levi Jacobs of Vas Wert disputes the plea of guilty by Mee Van Liew. The Sentinel notes the family protests and argues circumstantial evidence supports a manslaughter conviction, while a more serious charge remains possible. Public opinion on April 12 appears largely unified on guilt.
A memorial meeting for the late General Lawton is announced for yesterday evening in Lawton on the arsenal. Gen ersl Lawton post GA K will direct the service with Col. R S Robertson delivering the principal address. A suitable music program is planned.
Nervous and sleepless readers are offered Bry Tlehty's Deleey Nerve Compound claiming to cure tiredness restlessness and poor appetite. Advertised by Dreier & Bro at the Calhoun and Columbia Street corner.
A Corn shredder victim, Floyd Hays, 23, of Ossian, was injured while feeding a worn shredder near John Maaman's tavern yesterday afternoon. His glove caught and pulled his right hand into the machine, resulting in a likely severed wrist. Hays is a member of the local Red Men lodge. Police and company officials investigated the incident.
Lucy Eckart purchases the office building at 14 West Main Street for 8000, to house the secretary business and Jaxtiever tailoring. W M Slater agency completes two real estate transfers totaling 12000. Nearby, W M Sinter buys 204 West Jefferson Street for 3000.
Mézan, CNorl and Walter, noted oculists, have begun offerings in Pixley-Long Burg. They are graduates of option colleges and claim years of experience in eye surgery and planning. Gifford Iiaving from New York Op-Meal distivite and Mr. Valles, a noted oculist, join as respected colleagues. They offer free examinations.
Judge Zollars and Mrs Allen Zaling returned to Canton Ohio Monday from a period away following the judge's illness last Friday. Doctors said the ailment was temporary and he expects to rapidly recover his health after a short rest.
The marriage license market shows renewed activity with several entries listed. Henry A. Meyer and Amelia Graeman, Clarence D. Enterline and Movd A. Osterman, Louis Keagy and Katie Morice, Edgne Kirkland and Ada Stare hhnes are named among couples seeking licenses.
Kakom Ti Bee reports Ti 1 Tames Choate, jailed here awaiting investigation on a charge arising from a dispute with Shavies Wilson with whom he lived. Wilson accuses Choate of murder in 1898 Middlesburg Tenn, Choate denies the murder but admits the crime. Bedford Ind notes Alfred Graycon, wealthy local, left an estate around 475000 and a will naming his wife and heirs.
The court set a jury trial for December 4 in the liquor license case The state versus Mier tot. Guardians reports were filed for Anna Knobel Ira Jackson Baink Galcway Ox Sauser and others Final reports and testimony dominated the Superior Court proceedings The Key Stone Manufacturing Company versus W Fay Warehousing Company drew attention The court awarded several bids for window slinden rubber plantings brooms and toilet paper Commissioner turnover and county board actions were noted Ben Benedict was granted a divorce and alimony The circuit court scheduled numerous cases for trial and Judge Adnix presided over a special struck jury session The new county commissioners organized with G H Orit as president and M T Mouily as secretary Several licenses were granted and a county attorney appointed The circwi court processed divorce attempts and noted a Paulding visitor and other routine matters
A bustling advert showcases holiday goods including New Zuy Sette Collnrettes and children's sets, gloves, mittens, and wool items. It promises new foods daily, urges shoppers to celebrate, and notes late shipments like Lanes' Fancy Necking Racks while warning of big rush periods.
Classified doll listing notes two dozen kit body dolls worth up to five dollars each, plus a dozen dressed pullable dolls with various prices. Items from Boe and Roe/Goe brands are mentioned along with small price points and accessible figures.
An OCR damaged ad lists solid gold shell pieces and Tav/tava rings, with half regular prices and prices such as 25 cents and 1.00. It mentions solid gold sets, men’s gold-filled watches, sterling silver novelties, nail files, brushes, blotters, and brachettes, all framed as jewelry bargains for holiday shoppers.
Women’s embroidered handkerchiefs and colored borders priced at 25 cents to 56 cents. Men’s silk handkerchiefs offered in silk, cotton, and tatters with assorted patterns. Large quantities available with bulk sales noted, highlighting value and variety.
Readable text lists women’s garments and prices including waists, dressing sacques, French mandarin styles, sweaters, chemises, and undergarments. Items show sale prices from 1.00 to 9.50 with various styles and trims in a department-store promotion.
Welker and Nable report a busy federal court term with Deputy Marshal Muse overseeing subpoenas for witnesses from Blue, Whi ver, and the city. Arthur Treary seeks to avoid paying witness fees, claiming indigence, with Judge Baker granting a petition for thirteen government-examined subpoenas to aid the defense. trial set for Tuesday morning.
Columbia City Post reports Dreier & Bro. sell Krause's headache capsules praised as remarkable for relief. Dr MWrause, Germany's court physician, advertised them long before antipyresis discoveries. Priced at 25 cents, the product is described as highly effective for distressing pain. George Bechtoldt traveled to Fort Wayne for the funeral services of his son-in-law, the late Father Willing Kudoy, a respected Summit City citizen.
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