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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1903

Page

14

Isaac Mendenhall Dies. Civil War Vet Led Noble County Posts

Isaac Mendenhall aged 66 died at his Fort Wayne home after a long heart illness. He served in Simonson's Fifth Indiana battery and was wounded at Perryville. He married Farla Carver in 1863 and held posts as Noble County treasurer and Albion postmaster. Survived by his mother, wife, three daughters, three brothers, a sister, and several in-laws. Funeral arrangements pending with interment at Swan, Noble County.

Dayton Ohio John Mendenhall Fort Wayne Fiona Shoaff Mendenhall Mendenhall Swan Noble County Swan Township Simonson Fifth Indiana Battery Perryville Farla Carver Avilla Albion White Fruit House Tottie Bacome Grand Rapids Clinton Bourne W. H. Myers Hamilton National Bank Dexter Mendenhall Grand Rapids Railroad Oskaloosa Joseph Mendenhall Nebraska Delno Fogle Anthony Anthony Wayne Post, G. A. R Masonic and Odd Fellows Ile Methodist Episcopal Church

Blood Balm Promises Cure for Blood Poison and Skin Ailments

An advertisement from Fort Wayne lists Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood poison, cancer, ulcers, eczema, carbuncles, and scrofula. It features testimonials from Robert Ward of Maxeys, Georgia, and Geo A Williams of Roxbury, praising dramatic skin and health improvements after use. The ad claims free samples and medical advice, with prices and distributors noted in Fort Wayne and Atlanta.

Robert Ward Maxeys Geo. A. Williams Roxbury Botanic Atlanta Fort Wayne Ranke & Nussbaum

Wabash plans Commercial exchange. notable local deaths and crimes

Northern Indiana reports outline Wabash seeking a Commercial exchange to secure factories. Obituaries include Kendallville’s Lewis A. Thompson and LaGro township’s Grandfather Abbott in Huntington at 84. Also noted are Warsaw native Charles J. Hoyt’s death in Detroit, Knight Bros. store burglary at Bippus with $600 stolen, and еще multiple local incidents and missing persons cases.

Wabash Lewis A. Thompson Kendallville Coldwater Mich Abbott LaGro Township Wabash County Huntington Charles J. Hoyt Warsaw H. E. Ralston Detroit Knight Bros Bippus Hirantinsten Colt Marian B. Miller Randolph County Lew GG. Milingham Decatur Miler George Rader Peru Rader Amiel Klitzke Disko Himsel Klitzke Columbia City Ben

Child Returns to Father After Custody Dispute

May Martin was handed to her father Joseph Martin yesterday after a divorce settlement granted him absolute custody. The mother had previously fled with the eldest daughter and faced kidnapping charges. The latest decree allows limited maternal access, and the child will be sent to the grandmother in Upper Sandusky.

May Martin Joseph Martin Sentinel Upper Sandusky

Ely's Cream Balm Endorsed for Catarrh Relief

Readers praise Ely's Cream Balm for curing catarrh and headaches. Testimonials from Rev H W Hathaway Elizabeth NJ and W J Hitchcock Buffalo NY state no irritation or sneezing and note 50 cent price with mail order from Ely Brothers New York.

Ely H. W. Hathaway Elizabeth N. J. TI W. J. Hitchcock U. S A. A. Gen Buffalo N. Y Cts Ely Brothers Warren St New York

Stein Secures Release From Jail On Bond

Sam Stein released yesterday on a bond signed by Isadore Lehman and Aaron Rothschild after surrender by bondsmen weeks earlier to avoid Indianapolis trial for forgery.

Sam Stein Indianapolis Isadore Lehman Aaron Rothschild

Trinity Episcopal vestry accepts rector resignation

The new vestry of Trinity Episcopal church met last evening and accepted the resignation of Rev. A. W. Seabrease. Dr. W. W. Shryeck also resigned from the governing board, and with that vacancy no further business was transacted. Mothers advised to use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children.

Trinity Episcopal Church A. W. Seabrease W. W. Shryeck

Wines' Strange Absence in Lawrenceburg Report

Lawrenceburg Indiana December 2 An effort is under way to determine the whereabouts of Edward Wines a local resident who has disappeared. Family friends and police are cooperating as investigators search nearby areas and review records for clues to his disappearance.

Kokomo Ind Wines Lawrenceburg Edward

Sam Parks Very Ill in Sing Sing Hospital

Sam Parks former business agent of the local Housesmiths and Bridgesmen union is gravely ill in Sing Sing prison hospital. He was moved from his cell by order of the prison physician as consumption weakens him and he may be transferred to Dannemora.

New York Sam Parks Bridgesmen’s Union Sing Sinz Pricon Paris Dannemora Parks Singsing

Caught Thief and Recovered Goods in City

Superintendent of Police Gorslinski returned from Huntington with Herman Turflinger who confessed to stealing a military overcoat a Colt revolver a holster a dress suitcase and an Eastman camera from Leonard J F Wood a Pennsylvania fireman of 308 West DeWald Street. Most items were found in town pawnshops and the camera was recovered Thursday. Wood and Turflinger knew each other from the army where Wood was a lieutenant and Turflinger a private in the One Hundred and Sixty seventh Indiana.

Gorslins Huntington Herman Turflinger Leonard J F. Wood Pennsylvania West DeWald Street Turflinger Wood Indiana

One Minute Cough Cure Advertised as Harmless Relief

The text touts a cough remedy described as safe for children and effective for coughs croup and la grippe. It claims fast relief by drawing out inflammation and healing the lungs, with Dr. Armstrong of Delia Texas recommending it daily. Sold by Meyer Bros. Co.

Armstrong Delia Tex Seld Meyer Bros. Co

Milner Thomas Weds Miss Minda Stellhorn at Oliver Street Home

Milner Thomas and Miss Minda Stellhorn united in marriage Wednesday at Mrs. Kerns home on Oliver street with Rev. E W Allen officiating. Thomas, a Pennsylvania fireman, wed the farmer's daughter near Academie. A wedding dinner followed. couple to reside at 1428 Fisher street.

Milner Thomas Minda Stellhorn

Dr King’s New Discovery Credited By Va. Man

Fresh testimony touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds as unequaled. T J McFarland of Benterville Virginia says three years of bronchitis ended after using the remedy. It is claimed to cure lungs throat troubles pneumonia and grip. Trial bottles are free with regular sizes 50c and 2 00 guaranteed by Dreier & Bro druggists.

Dr. King T. J. McFarland Benterville Dreier & Bro

Woman in Waterloo native makes suicide attempt in Goshen home

Miss Agnes Fretz of Waterloo attempted to end her life at Rev. M J Magor's residence in Goshen by using chloroform and gas. She was found unconscious, had not revived by morning, but believed to have a chance of recovery. No motive is known. She is sister of Lewis B Fretz, a local writer who vanished from Goshen months earlier.

Agnes Fretz Waterloo The Sentinel Goshen Ind M. J. Magor First Methodist Episcopal Church Miss Fretz Lewis B. Fretz McClellan Street Fretz Indiana J. DeSpelder Martha P. M Greenville Stanton Greenville Daily Call Montcalm County Timothy United States Wallace Old National Bank Grand Rapids Ss. V. R. Hayes Mich

Alcohol's Hidden Toll Revealed in Bellevue Autopsy

New York reports that George Turner, a lifelong moderate drinker, died after an operation from what doctors call refined alcoholism. Autopsy shows chronic meningitis and brain softening, though his wife disputes the findings and calls for an inquiry.

New York Bellevue Hospital George Turner Turner

Miracle Cure For Digestive Pain Brings Decatur Woman Back

Mrs S H Newson of Decatur Alabama endured three years of severe stomach and bowel troubles. After doctors and remedies failed Electric Bitters brought an immediate improvement and complete recovery. The medicine claims to aid liver kidney stomach and bowels and is sold for 50 cents with Dreier & Bro. guaranteeing satisfaction.

S. H. Newson Decatur Ala Dreier & Bro

Telluride residents urged protection from Colorado action

The Western Federation of Miners executive board sent a telegram to President Roosevelt claiming Colorado officers ordered many reputable citizens to leave Telluride under threat of imprisonment. They allege civil rights violations and request federal investigation and protection under civil rights statutes and section 1988.

Denver Col The Western Federation of Miners Roosevelt Colorado Telluride United States

Boy’s Life Saved From Severe Croup Attack

Winchester Indiana resident Cr W Lynch reports his young son survived a serious croup episode after urgent care. The message emphasizes prompt medical attention and community concern for child health.

Cr. W. Lynch Winchester Ind

Notice to Non-Residents in Allen County Quiet Title Case

State of Indiana Allen County notice warns non residents named in John W. Ludwig vs David Millinger et al that a suit to quiet title exists in the Allen Circuit Court. Defendants must appear by February 6 1904 or face hearing in their absence. Attorney James B. Graham represents the plaintiff.

State of Indiana Allen County John W. Ludwig David Millinger Allen Circuit Millinger David Mellinger Maury Mellinger Mary Mellinger Devisees Henry Ridenour Elizabeth Ridenour Henry J. Ridenour Ridenour Elizabeth M. Smith Royal S. Smith Jacob C. Bowser Delila Bowser Lucinda Yahne Frank Yahne Andy Yahne Angeline Lindsey Conrad H Thomas T. DeKay DeKay Thomas Pritchard

Non-Resident Notice in Allen County Indiana

The case Pietz v Thomas records a non resident notice for James Thomas. Judge B W Skelton directs appearance by December 7, 1903 at 9 am in Wayne township to answer or demur to the complaint. witness dated November 20, 1903.

State of Indiana Allen County B. W. Skelton J. P Wayne Township J. Ferdinand Pietz James Thomas Indiana

Saloon Booths Lead to Fine and Jail Time

Joseph Chavane paid $10 and costs for maintaining booths in his East Jefferson saloon. Dick Schreck refused to leave jail. he was taken to headquarters and sentenced to fifteen days for drunkenness after the patrol wagon was summoned.

Joseph Chavane East Jefferson Street Dick Schreck John Swaidner Schreck

Desperation Drives Family in Remote Civilized Outpost

A fragmented report details a family stranded at a distant outpost facing accidents and extreme conditions. Local authorities and rescue teams mobilize as tensions rise and survival efforts intensify amid harsh terrain.

Sign Canal Treaty in Panama Is Signed with Decree Approving

The canal treaty was signed at 11:33 a.m. with no amendments. A government decree followed, declaring that independence of the isthmus is guaranteed and that swift action by the United States and the provisional government is essential, approving the treaty in all parts.

Panama United States Isthmus

Panama Prepares to Ratify New Canal Treaty

In Panama City Minister Esprilla arrived from Colon with the canal treaty. The cabinet and junta met at the palace to examine the document, which was then signed with a gold pen. Admiral Walker may deliver the treaty to Washington.

Panama Espriita Colon Republic of Panama J. G. Walker Senor Esprilla Ariango Arias New Republic Senor Esprrilla Junta Bunau Varilla Senor Esprilla Bunau-Varilla Senor Arias Admiral Walkem Washington

Stead to Edit a Sociological Daily Paper in London

W T Stead announces plans to edit a new daily paper in London with a strong sociological focus. The first issue is slated for January and aims to build subscriber cooperation networks. He envisions a bright messenger corps to support the venture.

London W. T. Stead

City plans expanded depots and new public spaces

A fragment describing a plan to expand depots from twenty to sixty across the city. The author notes projections for a circulating library and a public meeting room or call space, aiming for facilities not currently present in London.

London

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Isaac Earth Isaac Mendenhall Clinton and Holman Streets Mr. Mendenhall Stein W. A. Johnson Lesson Nae James B. Graham Plaintiff B. W. Skelton, J. P Wey Meat Choppers Lard Presses H. Pfeiffer & Son East Columbia St Michigan Mauieal STEAD
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