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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1907
Page
13
The notice offers leftover gift items offered at reduced prices from an unexpected source. It invites recipients to reciprocate if they have received a gift and highlights continued availability of discounted products for quick purchase.
The document lists numerous heirs and defendants in a probate action. It names executors, administrators, and unknown spouses, with non residents named and a February 1905 filing deadline. The notice directs appearance and response to the judge, or the hearing will proceed.
Martin Perry of Wel River township reported losing $480 in cash from wallet after shopping at a market and at a feed yard. Sheriff seeking to recover funds. Mrs Louis Krabach says she was held up by two men near John and Buchanan streets and robbed of about $12. police investigating.
Large turnout at the Live Stock Insurance company meeting held in the courthouse assembly room. The secretary from South Bend gave informative remarks. Dr W F Myers was elected chairman and Edward Marquis as local secretary to collect dues.
Senator Tillman introduced a resolution asking the Interstate Commerce Committee to study actions to empower states to regulate liquor and alcoholic beverage commerce across borders. He aimed to curb evasion of state laws by interstate shipments, noting courts have weakened protections and proposing Commission investigation before withdrawing in favor of a bill.
Chicago reports a severe barley shortage endangering breweries and saloons. Adin Ortselfen, president of McAvoy Brewing, says about a thousand saloons may close or go out of business by May 1. Beer prices could rise as barley costs spike and supply dwindles.
Christian W. Stengel, head of Fel Suspan brewery interests in Newark, N J, dies in Philadelphia Germany hospital less than twelve hours after marrying Mrs Marie Louise Feigenspan widow of the man who once employed him He had been treated for appendicitis and complications led to another operation He and Mrs Feigenspan wed after consent from the dying Feigenspan witnesses present Stengel grew weak and died soon after the ceremony
Transfers of real estate compiled by Ohne. Heller apportion to Jacob Jfoette for 2850 dollars. Tdekwon to Indie Tania and Trost company to Crabhiveh for 12.07 dollars in City add. Sheehan et al to Allen Aniway for 21 dollars. Koop to Freiburger for 3100 dollars at Drexel Park 2d add Wayne ip for 3100 dollars.
James Walcott of Minnee Ohio, descendant of Chile Litle Tur le, asserts heirship to northern Indiana real estate shown in a patent filed by President Roosevelt and sent to Congress. The patent covers land in Huntington County near the Wabash line, not Fort Wayne, reducing Walcott’s claim to about 270.54 acres. Congressman Sherwood of Toledo believes Walcott is the sole heir. taxes and possession rules are discussed as the case moves toward suit.
Indianapolis December 20 The Indian granted ownership of 270 acres in northern Indiana is not a descendant of the famed Little Turtle who defeated St Clair’s army, but another bearer of the same name. The parcel stems from the 1815 treaty at St Marys with Meshenoqua or The Tuttle Tuttle, per Mr Dunn.
A fragmentary account discusses misrendered Native American names in treaties and records. It cites Colonel Robertson on two Little Turtles and explains Miami and Allen County names with clarifications on proper forms and nicknames like Big Legs and Four Wings.
Christmas week violence across Louisiana and Mississippi leaves five dead in 24 hours. Incidents include Henry Rouse shot by Bradley in Covington. Foreman Hd KF Milehouse killed Martin Arnold in New Albany. Maury Davis and William Spinx, white and colored, killed in Vaiden. Ed Smith, a negro railroad worker, killed Jim English in Greenville over a love affair. Defective vision cited as cause of lack of self-control and related issues.
A notice from People s Drug Store at Berry and Clinton advertises a free introductory box of Pilo Remedy with a $1.00 cash price option for the full pile set.
Dayton Ohio reports Layton Hines found guilty of murder in the first degree after eleven hours of deliberation in the Man cowitz case. The self confessed slayer admitted killing Anna Marcowitz and Abe Cohan near the Soldiers home on August fourth. A mercy recommendation accompanies the verdict and Hines is suspected in the Dana Gilman murder, with police pressing for a statement.
Milton B. Owen 19 of ABC confessed to poisoning the teapot at Richard Owens farm Algoma intending to kill the Owens family. Liniment with poisonous oils was found in the tea pot after a strong odor prompted suspicion. Owen, who admitted the act, has been adjudged insane.
Howard Shea of Montclair New Jersey has been in a trance for over a month. Recently he has begun to sing while remaining unconscious, a change from his prior reputation as a capable vocalist. Friends report the singing lacks recognition from his conscious self.
The narrator notes that his voice has greater sweetness and expression now, and hints the songs he sings seem practiced though none of his friends have heard him perform them before. Shente appears well physically, aided by artificial nourishment while maintaining health.
Milwaukee December 24 Sister Theresa a nurse at St Marys Hospital was shot and killed by Gustave Wirth age 22 who is said to be insane. Wirth pursued and fired four shots before capture and removal to the police station. He had undergone surgery at the hospital about a year ago and showed signs of insanity then. The attack occurred as Sister Theresa greeted a patient and Wirth opened fire. Additional items recount births and local notices including a new wholesale grocery venture and the death of Claude Coolman in the Jeffersonville reformatory.
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