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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1911
Page
7
Fort Wayne judges move to curb growler sales by enforcing minority entry rules under Proctor laws. Saloonkeepers face potential license renewal refusals for serving minors on orders from parents. Joe Federy’s renewal denial sparks appeal, with lawyers predicting slim chances on appeal.
Mrs. Porter of Peru mourns loss of a cherished baby portrait on a medallion amid a burglary spree by Richard Griswold. Police recovered most jewelry, though the baby image was reportedly destroyed in a fire. other items from multiple homes were found or returned as the investigation continues. Police seek remaining stolen items with help from Griswold.
Prof August Crull, a well known member of the Concordia college faculty, has been highlighted for his long service and scholarly contributions.
Richart Griswold was held to the circuit court after waiving examination in city court. His bond was set at 8000 dollars. he cannot furnish it and expects to plead guilty in the higher court. He posed as a railroad worker and used late afternoon train trips to case Fort Wayne homes. He is suspected in thefts including two outfits from Attica.
The Brudi family reports amicable adjustments after a published report about Miss Emily Brudi and Mrs. Carrie Haldermann. They state both parties acted with the best intentions and under mistaken apprehensions, and that one action was intended.
Dr J N Harty urged 500 Muncie high school students during health week that happiness and achievement require recognizing human beings as animals with vital needs. He contrasted humane living with confined, poorly ventilated housing and cited deer bears and monkeys as examples of adverse conditions leading to disease.
The Sunda school of the First M. E. Church reelected Arthur A. Berry as superintendent and named officers for the coming year. E. Bradley, Harry E. Lowery, Elmer J. Robinson, and Hubert E. Noble as assistant superintendents. Prof. D. W. Warremeyer as graded work head. Guy R. Danner as secretary. C. Germat as assistant secretary. I1, Wi. Lowery as treasurer. Celia Hoffer as chorister. Beulah McCrea as pianist. department superintendents Lydia Notzinger and Mattie Wohlfort. The meeting also discussed adding space to the Sunday school room.
James B. Mershon of Newark New Jersey recounts a life saving recovery after eight months of weakness and lung hemorrhages. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery for healing a stubborn cough and lung troubles and notes it is available in trial bottle free and full sizes at druggists.
Reports from Ligonier Indiana state the Banta Bender incubator factory, closed temporarily, will reopen soon with no receiver appointed. The notice suggests the plant will resume operations in the near future and no receiver has been named.
The Simpson Al. church Sunday school board met in the new West Suttenfield building and elected Alvin P. Double to a third year as superintendent with unanimous support. Officers include Noah Egley and Paul I. Shivers as assistant superintendents, Cloyd A. Tuman as secretary, Grace E. Christensen as assistant, Ruth Logus as pianist, Garnel Ki. Fry as treasurer, and Kathern Logue as librarian with Ella Eickhort as assistant.
Will Slasher and Hert Reeves were overcome by gas from a gasoline engine exhaust at the Slasher garage. Reeves was badly shocked and fell unconscious after exiting the engine room. Slasher turned off the engine and regained his senses.
Fragmentary lines discuss aging and health concerns with scattered words about kidney and urinary issues and pills. The text lacks a clear narrative or named subjects.
Indiana delegates from all sections gathered in Indianapolis for an omni partisan Anti Saloon league convention endorsing county option and state wide prohibition. Hanly urged third party action if major parties fail to adopt reform while speakers pressed enforcement and broader reform including woman suffrage.
The Nine Mile Telephone company held its annual stockholders meeting December 4 at school No 3 Pleasant township and elected officers for the year. President William E Dalman vice president William Hiser secretary and general manager R H Munich treasurer A H Lopshire. The board of directors includes William Spencer. The company reports indicate financial prosperity with 190 phones in service and growth. Lines reach Zanesville and Sheldon with toll connections to Fort Wayne Ossian and Roahok networks.
A large Carnegie Hall gathering urged abrogation of the 1832 treaty with Russia over its passport denial to Jewish Americans. Speeches by national figures urged Congress to terminate the pact, arguing it harms American honor and could set a dangerous precedent.
In Michigan City prison Endria Stocchi was found guilty of conspiracy to commit grand larceny after a jury failure to agree. He and Spiral Alexis faced sentencing for taking money from a deposit box at First National bank via false pretenses. The two men were captured in England after leaving the area with valuables belonging to a countryman.
Chauner Houchin deputy postmaster at Petersburg Indiana was sentenced to two years in Leavenworth Federal Prison after pleading guilty to embezzling 26 dollars of postal funds. Judge Anderson rebuked appeals for sympathy from former congressman Arthur Taylor and State Senator Edgard Durre noting the law and duty require punishment despite pleas. Houchin admitted to continuous thefts over nine months and the judge stressed justice over sentiment in sentencing.
Henry Castle served 212 days as a witness before trial while Otto and Horstmann were jailed ninety days after pleading guilty to petit larceny and fined 100 dollars each. The Horstmanns faced indictments for burglary later dismissed, with officers alleging long-running poultry yard raids. Both defendants were described as well to do and not driven by want.
Mrs C Lichtsin of Fort Wayne Indiana reports her daughter suffered back pains then took Foley Kidney Pills as directed and the pains vanished. She says her daughter is now well and strong and she will recommend the remedy to others suffering kidney trouble. Dreier Drug Co.
A message evokes sending a personal Daily or Weekly sentiment titled Senti nel X mas gift. It reads like a letter from home to absent friends, capturing warm wishes and nostalgic tones.
Elwood George files suit through Thomas & Townsend in Auburn seeking 1500 damages for an accident at a three track crossing in Chur ubusco Indiana last summer. He says two freight cars flying switching struck his automobile on the second track as there was no signal or crew on the cars.
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