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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1911

Page

6

Local Nuptials Highlight Stirk Crawford and Friends

Roy J. Stirk married Ave Marie Crawford in Centerville Michigan at the Lutheran church parsonage. The bride, daughter of W H Crawford of Toledo, wore black satin with chenille fringe and a plume trimmed hat. The couple reside at 502 East Berry Street after a hush wedding.

Roy J. Stirk Centerville Mich Ave Marie Crawford W. H. Crawford Toledo Ohio Mr. Stirk Mary J.stirk W. Stirk Journal- Gazette Clark Crawford Wail Street East Berry Street Charles Tilden Israel Hellopeter G. R. & L. Railroad Huntertown

Mars observations by Barnard at Mount Wilson telescope

Prof. R. E. Barnard, using Carnegie Observatories sixty inch telescope on Mount Wilson, begins experiments that may yield new insights about Mars amid frost-discovery talk. He notes Mars atmosphere thinner than Earth yet capable of polar caps and occasional clouds, and discusses possible life and observational limits.

Los Angeles R. E. Barnard Carnegie Observatory Mount Wilson Mars Barnard Chicago Prof Lowell Flagstaff Observatory Withas Earth Moon

Girl success as steeplejack at 260 foot stack in Louisville

Miss Mary Pixley, the United States only woman steeplejack, completed painting Kentucky Electric Co. smokestack in Louisville after colleague Charles Fritzka fell to his death. She climbs external ladders, suspends by rope, and has painted other tall structures.

Louisville Des Mary Pixley United States Kentucky Electric Co Pixley Charles Fritzka James Pixley Miss Pixley

Qua Culinary Department Menus and Recipes for Mouses Daily Use

The entry lists meals for Tuesday December 19 from the Qua Culinary Department with breakfast fruit brains creamed potatoes gems coffee lunch fish salad cold slaw cream sponge cake honey cocoa dinner vegetable soup braised lambs liver boiled rice cauliflower lettuce French dressing waters cheese caramel custards coffee and then provides a cake recipe. It includes instructions to beat sugar, lemon rind and cream, sifted pastry flour, salt, baking powder, and bake in pans until done.

Cream Sponge Cake Mixing Directions From Vintage Recipe

Separate the whites and yolks of three eggs. Beat the whites to a stiff froth. Add the yolks and beat again for a minute and a half. Gradually beat in one cup of sugar until light and smooth.

How to cook rice in boiling water method

Wash one cupful of rice. Boil three quarts of water with one teaspoon salt. Add the rice gradually keeping boil, stir briefly, then boil twenty minutes. Drain through a colander, place on a tin dish in the oven five minutes to dry with door open. Transfer to a heated dish and serve without a cover.

Charity ball planned at Minuet hall for Hope Hospital

Charity ball to benefit Hope hospital will be held the day after Christmas at Minuet hall. The event draws many from the community with work versus Gilpin as the theme, supported by Miss Lowry Miss Logan and Mrs. Beers along with a committee of young women arranging decorations programs and other details.

Coburn Day Manufacturing Company Lumber City Minuet Hall Hope Hospital Work Vs. Gilpin Miss Lowry Hope ‘Hospital George Beers Miss Logan

Goeglein Prill Wedding Ties Hayden Street Pair

Bertha B. Prill of Hayden street married Frederick W. Goeglein on Thursday afternoon at 2115 Smith street. Rev Jacob Miller of St Pauls Lutheran church officiated and Goeglein works at Bowser. After the ceremony a wedding supper was served. couple will reside soon at Stoners Mill.

Herschel A. Hollopeter E. A. Bunner Huntertown M. FE Emma L. Tilden Mary J. Tilden Nora E. Garman West Main Street Huntertown Marie Iva Vanell Laurie Ruth Taft Rebecca Heffelfinger Cynthia Thompson George Kelley Harry Stoner’s Mill Goeglein—Prill Bertha B. Prill Hayden Street Frederick W. Goeglein Jacob Miller St.aul's Lutheran Church Smith Street Googlein Bowser Works

Home Telephone Company Directors Meet and Plan Toll Link

The Home Telephone Company board, reelecting officers including President Charles Bush and VP John Reuss, discussed securing toll connection with Chicago. A direct toll line may be built and toll service to Chicago expected by February 15. Bond interest and preferred stock dividends totaling $20,000 will be distributed to local investors January 1. Assistant secretary Frank E. Bohn departed for Chicago for a telecom meeting.

Home Telephone Company Tevening Charles &. Bush John B. Reuss W. L. Moellering Max B. Fisher Frank E. Bokn Chicago South Bend Frank Ek. Bohn

Merritt Re elected Illustrious Potentate Of Local Shrine

Nobles of the Mystic Shrine held a Monday night meeting and re elected Edward H. Merritt as illustrous potentate for the third year. Other officers chosen were Arthur F. Hall chief rabban Myron Downing assistant rabban Walter E. Cook high priest Byron Sommers oriental guide Charles E Read secretary G W Pixley treasurer Charles A Wilding trustee Merritt Hall and Read were named delegates to the imperial council in Los Angeles next year.

Lizpah Mystic Shrine Edward H. Merritt Merritt Arthur F. Hall Rabban Myron Downing Walter E. Cook Byron Sommers Charles E. Read G. W. Pixley Charles A. Wilding E. H. Merritt C. E. Read Imperial Council Los Angeles

No Action in Morse Case Keeps Morse in Army Hospital

President Taft and Attorney General Wickersham announced no further government action in the Charles W. Morse case. Morse, a convicted banker, is not in critical condition and will stay at Fort McPherson Army Hospital near Atlanta after removal from the Atlanta penitentiary weeks ago.

Washington Taft Wickersham Charles W. Morse Morse Army Hospital Fort McPherson Atlanta

Poker Raid Nets Five Arrests In Bluffton Pool Room

In Bluffton Indiana at 1 49 yesterday morning police raided a poker game in the Manson Rief pool room and cigar store. John Chambers in charge and four players were arrested while three others in the room may avoid arrest. Marshal Charles Pierce led the raid joined by Officers Pritt Stout and local officials Eli Miller and Thomas Bulger.

Foley's Honey and Tar Helps Croup Sufferers

A Canton New York mother praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for easing a child's croup and hoarseness. The testimonial notes the medicine’s value and its calming effect on anxious households during nighttime fits.

Croup Foley’s H. W. Casselman Canton N. Y

Peggy's Dream and Local Obituary Notes

John B Kelley lifelong Fort Wayne grocer dies at 61 from paralysis. Funeral Wednesday at his residence with Odd Fellows honors. Also a West Jefferson Street Church of Christ Christmas concert features the cantata Peggy's Dream with child cast and no admission, gifts for the needy collected.

Cha Acters Peggy West Jee Ferson Street Church OF Christ The Odd Fellows Samuel Wagenhals West Jefferson Street Church Mary Haller Queen Fairy Goodheart Eilene Berman Peter Pumpkin Tinsley Ellis Geraldine Hadsell Old Farmer Flora Todd Peter Katherine Ranch Velma Deatrick Chinaman Burlesque Band Junior Boys Little Jap Eliabeth Cole Jones Todd Ehrhert and Kimmel Ethel Noyer Spotted Giraffe Lowell Miles Bob Les Ces Lost Doll

Foley Kidney Pills Advertised by Dreier Drug Co Fort Wayne Ind

A Fort Wayne Indiana resident praises Foley Kidney Pills claiming their use relieved her daughter's back pains and restored health after kidney trouble. The testimonial notes the daughter followed directions and improved, encouraging others to try the remedy via Dreier Drug Co.

Foley Uichtsin Fort Wayne Ind Dreier Drug Co

Knights of Pythias to hold county meeting in Garrett

Garrett Indiana December 19 Knights of Pythias DeKalb county begin a series of county meetings with an event in Garrett on Thursday night including rank work and a banquet. Subsequent meetings will be in Auburn Waterloo and Butler.

Garrett Ind Knights of Pythias DeKalb County Auburn Waterloo Builer

Fort Wayne and Jackson Railroad Company Meeting Update

Fragmentary text reports a meeting at Fort Wayne and Jackson regarding the railroad company. Details are unclear but suggest an election or decision on governance and possible consolidation. The readable portion notes a formal gathering and a focus on organizational steps.

Fort W Wayne. & Jackson Railroad. Company, “Ehay

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Advertised Cure

R J Howell of Tracy Minnesota praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a cure for his wife's severe cough and consumption like illness. He claims relief after using fewer than three bottles and warns against substitutes and opiate products. Dreier Drug Co supports the claim.

R. J. Howell Tracy, C Foley Dreier Drug Co

Waterloo Lineman Missing Sparks Foul Play Fears

Mrs Blakesley of Elkhart searches Waterloo Indiana for her son Jack Blakesley a lineman who left town Friday evening and has not been heard from since neighbors fear foul play an investigation is under way to locate him

Waterloo Ind

Trial Attracts Interest In Waterloo County Court

Sensational hearing underway in Tubuce Montavon court attracting countywide attention. Details scarce as proceedings continue with local context tied to Waterloo Indiana observers and the nearby school scene.

Waterloo Ind Tubuce Montavon Illeuas

Fox Seen Near Columbia City in Faust Woods

A large red fox has been sighted in the Faust woods northeast of Columbia City by residents including Charles Avey Charles Spencer Walter Wah and others. The animal is on protected ground near game birds and three dead chickens were found after it was frightened away Sunday.

Columbia City Ind Faust Woods Charles Avey Charles Spencer Walter Wah Reynard

Decatur Public Schools Close For Ten Day Vacation

In Decatur Indiana on December 19 the public schools announced a ten day vacation. The community report notes a funeral for Henry McLean at Mary Weinhoff's home with G A R attendance. Local church events include a Christmas charity drive and sermons to workers.

Decatur Ind Henry McLean Mary Weinhoff Methodist Sunday School Seman Happy J. M. Dewson Christian Church P . Williams Alexander Tanviss Bank of Berne George Baker Hirschey Baker Hattie Wilder Monmouth Miss Wilder Louisa Teeple Frances Gaffer Fort Wayne Dr. Fairchild Kentucky Roy Baker Kathryn Fairchild Roma Ohio

Indiana Miners Threaten Strike Over Reinstatement

About five hundred Bicknell, Indiana, miners may strike if two machine men discharged a few weeks ago are not reinstated by Friday, according to an eleventh district press im timatum issued today.

Verre Haute Ind Bicknell Eleventh District

Divorce Notice in Allen County Superior Court

State of Indians case Audrey C Castret sues Archie O Castret in Allen County Superior Court November Term 1911 for divorce. Non resident defendant Archie O Castrel must answer by January 29 1912 or the case will proceed in his absence. Attest WM E Gerding Clerk Harper Eggeman Attys for Plaintiff.

State of Indians Allen County Audrey C. Castret Archie O. Castret Superior Court Archie O. Castrel Indiana WM. E. Gerding Harper & Eggeman

Notice of Final Settlement of Esta

Creditors heirs and legatees of Frances M Rousseau deceased must appear in the Allen Circuit Court Fort Wayne Indiana on January 6 1913 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Wilson W Rousineau Executor. Clerk WM E Gerding December 6 1911.

Frances M. Rousseau Fort Wayne Indiana Wilson W. Rosseau WM. E. Gerding Allen Chreuit Harper & Eggeman

Notice of Final Settlement of Estate in Allen Circuit Court

Heirs and legatees of Peter Valentine deceased must appear in Fort Wayne Indiana on December 30 1911 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved. They must prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Henry Pfeiffer administrator witness WM E Gerding clerk Allen Circuit Court. Underwood and Geake December 20 27 January.

Peter Valentine Allen Circuit Fort Wayne Indiana Henry Pfeiffer WM. E. Gerding Allen Circuit Court Underwood & Geake

Appointment Notices From Allen County Estates

Notice lists the appointment of executrix and administrator for several Allen County Indiana estates. Names include Lulu Hontheim, Matilda Brenner, William Edmonds, and others with their attorneys, indicating solvent estates and formal roles in the probate process.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stirk—Crawford Hollopeter Tilden Bailey—Fansler Albina Fansler John Bailey Barney Heffelfinger Methodist Episcopal Church Manhiight Standish Mary Woodhull Wilbur Gorham Robert Rodgers Carl Hatch Victor Rodgers Catherine Rauch May Bente Rose McCormick Frank Richards American Steel Dredge Company QUA Culinary Department John H. Gilpin Merritt Agantt “Pote Fort Wayne Shriners J. B. Kelley Drean West Jefferson Street Church of Christ John Bailey Kelley East Wayne Street Lagro Wabash County East Columbia Kelley Wayne Lodge A. M LO. O. F Augusta Brinkman Esther Horstman William C John J. Kelley George (. Kelley Susanville Gal At Ct Wey Tlon Light Big Fox Decatur News Michael Hentheim Aid Lulu Hontheim Charles Young Bald Matilda. Brenner Alexander McKinley William Edmonds RD Townsend
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