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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1911
Page
5
A Fort Wayne store extols Wooltex skirts praised by a customer for their superb tailoring and graceful lines. Fabrics reuse fall and winter stock in light spring weights, featuring Sarges Worsteds Melrose and Chiffon Panamag. The firm promises two seasons of satisfactory wear and a strong bargain.
Snow and high winds crippled city streetcar and interurban service. Crews labored through the night to reopen lines on multiple corridors. By Monday morning most major routes were back in use, but several downtown and fringe lines remained closed or limited while debris and frozen crossings were cleared.
The new Washington school officially opened Monday with ceremony in Jefferson and Miner High schools. Officials cited completion of plumbing and wiring, and workers noted the building is ready for students. The event included rooms opened for tours and announcements about future staffing.
Wateriss Indiana officials inspect a proposed new school site near the railroad. Dr King reports the building in good condition but sanitary concerns delay permission from the state board. Officials consider relocating the site or erecting a high school building instead amid crowding and opposition.
Attorney for petitioners files request with county clerk for an equity election to be set within twenty days. Petition signed by residents in Albion Kendallville and nearby towns calls for a February term decision. County authorities prepare to act, with various local attorneys named in the filing.
Aimed at the hostess planning on St. Valentine’s Day, the note suggests early selection of favors and decorations. It highlights Cupid and hearts motifs with tallies place cards and other items. Gift items include light water color post cards priced up to $2.50 and quaint trinkets for guests.
Attractive aprons feature light and dark patterns with clever designs. Full skirt and full front fly cover protect the entire dress. Priced at 25 cents each for women seeking practical kitchen wear.
Reports from the front describe rebels under Navarre countering federal advances within twenty five miles of Juarez. Federales and revolutionaries clash as Navarre marches toward Juarez with hundreds of loyal troops, while Navarre reels in reports of strong federal resistance and potential relief measures amid shifting plans.
The Fort Werne Mercantile Association selected Eva to become president at the annual meeting. The outgoing president, The Midget, declined to serve again and will remain on the board. Ransom wasappointed as treasurer amid a flush of activity and reorganizing efforts.
Cherlen Zickgraft faced West Side unloading duties at a wholesale grocery when Anvinda Melsher was held up. Zickgraft won a $1,000 bond at the first court. Damaging evidence came from two debts and a Magjesile Theater purchase. Jeroma Koen charged with public data extortion. Akwond and APNE ARM incidents noted. Five intoxication cases and a group at Colmbin Street troubled the court. others ordered out of the city.
Curt A. Melson, once listed as husband of Mrs. Thins Tell of 924 Clinton Street, was taken to Goshen Saturday on a charge of aiding in robbing a safe at the Godtrer Lumber Co. office. He had been known in Elkhart and nearby towns. The robbery occurred rapidly, and a sheriff and deputies pursued a lead that ended with Melson confessing. A woman connected to the case was found later on the street.
A fragment from a detective tale notes a Saturday visit by ELF Pmetar, a man from Munele who aided Windentn in a January 16 crime near Muncie. Three pins were recovered, priced at seven dollars each, with others spared by Chisar. Proetoy is among three who helped raise the ear, while Slontlan horoes are described amid a scene of thousands of yen.
Teheran Feb 4 A Persian minister of finance Sani Dowleh was killed as he returned from a parliamentary meeting. Armenian bystanders witnessed the attack as the minister and city residents reacted with shock. The shooting followed bitter parliamentary quarrels over American loan officials and financial reform.
Mirza AIL Ful Khan, head of the Persian delegation in Teheran, spoke today on the death of a cabinet officer. The official described him as a leading representative of the new regime in Persia, influential in the councils, and a former president of Persia's first parliament. He had served as minister of public works, critic, and later finance, and was reported to be eight years old.
Kendallville Indiana February 6 Pioneer resident George Wahl died Saturday at his North Oak Street home at age A. Wahl had lived in the area for sixty years after immigrating from Germany in 1940. Report incomplete but notes long service to the community and early settlement.
In NEW AUBURN, ind a revived proposal to publish a milling works in the city faces new backing. Representatives from Tatx and Sehromim of Pina Waits attended a meeting with Plant officials to discuss a 204 acre cucumber crop deal. They agree to pay 60 cents per bushel and 20 cents for seed, with delivery terms to be set.
Mbooy New York February 6 Aviliam Sheatinn’s relief in Dr. Matthew DB Mann of Buffalo, expressing support for election to the United States Senate. Legislators returning to Albany hope to remold the ballot to break the dead lock. Sheehan declares his belief in representative government and resists temporary rule. Senator Roosevelt, insurgent spokesman, says no change will shift the stalemate. Charles F Murphy pledges a majority effort, hinting at an early break.
Roanoke will gain a new creamery under formation by J. Thompson with a 7000 dollar capitalization. Toledo Supply Co will install modern machinery in a concrete building, serving Roanoke and nearby residents. The plant aims for 600 pounds of butter daily capacity, and 1200 dollars has already been raised.
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