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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1879
Page
6
A Fort Wayne reader named AGRICOLA critiques a proposed road law by Senator Dice and R C Bell. He argues the bill shifts road taxes to farmers, expands trustee powers, and threatens local autonomy, urging farmers to oppose it and petition against it.
Toledo Bee reports severe ice damage on the Maumee with Napoleon and Grand Rapids bridges wrecked and a Defiance bridge still unconfirmed. Napoleon correspondent recalls ice breaking away seven spans, a near disaster for a wagon, and widespread high water. Defiance notes rising Maumee water, submerged lots above Clinton street, and a sunken spile driver who will recover. Perrysburg sees wrecks scattered along the river, a vast ice field, and a grand view from the banks. current flow slows with cold weather delaying further disaster. Pilliod of Maumee guards two horses and a chicken yard on the big island amid the gorge as hay stocks sustain them.
To the Editor of the Sentinel the road bill as published seeks public input before legislature. It calls for a bill to equalize benefits and assessments, create toll-free passable highways, repeal poll tax and road labor, and expose alleged fraud. A county committee will attend the legislature to present the corrected bill and residents' wishes.
Fort Wayne seeks a legislature vote to abolish the supervisor office and the system of working out road tax. The bill would direct payments to the treasurer for road upkeep via special contracts. Supporters argue cash contracts increase work and better repairs, while opponents say working out tax is easier and the bill could impose greater burdens.
The hoard of trustees met Tuesday evening and elected officers to serve. Bolinger was chosen president, Zollin vice president, John White secretary, and J H Simonson treasurer. Committees will be appointed by the president at an early date.
A Fort Wayne letter lauds the city’s growth and democratic governance while detailing local rail, canal, and manufacturing strength. It notes political tensions, notable figures like Walpole G. Colerick and William Fleming, and laments crime yet recalls Fort Wayne’s historic trepidation toward capital punishment.
Annie Hartel endures a grueling 3,000 meter attempt, with agony visible in every step. Her blistered feet, swollen muscles, and exhausted frame provoke vivid, bleak scenes as she is guided along the track and held upright to prevent collapse.
A fragment describes a woman awash in confusion and fatigue as chaos erupts outside. She sleeps two hours straight while a box office spectator shouts a sprinting challenge, and she remains unaware of a perceived failure amid the uproar.
In Whitley county near Columbia City two sons beat their intoxicated father to defend their mother. The father Geo Ward, sr. then seized an axe and struck son George Ward, Jr. fatally in the head. Ward is jailed as authorities investigate a case labeled as a dark crime in a troubled family.
Fire swept from a small frame shed housing a horse owned by Wesley Smith to a one story hoop factory owned by Stephan and Co. on Calhoun to Harrrison streets, with W T Pratts barn also nearly destroyed. Losses totaled 100 for Smith, 2000 for Stephan stock and tools, 500 for Brackenridge, 800 for Pratt. Insurance covered most, fire likely incendiary. A second alarm at 2 80 am Tuesday was extinguished with buckets.
The Rev. McFarland resumed pulpit duties after a return from absence. Rev. Hanson of Chicago and Rev. M. Crosley exchanged pulpits. At Fret Baptist Church communion was given, two baptized and four admitted. Prof. Allen substituted for ill Dr. Stone. Four new members joined the A. M. E. church. A temperance meeting at Second Presbyterian featured addresses by McFarland and others. Preacher Moffat denounced lotteries in his sermon.
A telegram reports Eeselliah winning the mile running race in Charleston on Wednesday at 8 C. The time is not given. Faselliah is noted as one of the best running horses in the country and the piece condemns wealthy horse fanciers for letting the animal go to Mrs. N. J. Myers.
The Detroit Free Press reports nine estates tied to the Carpenter family in the Chancery fish court, led by William Carpenter who died in 1700. Worth about £40,000,000, US$200,000,000, claims persist despite chancellor rulings. An ancient Timoth Carpenter Bible, key to proving lineage, is missing with rewards offered for its location. The newspaper notes heirs in America, notably Mr Carpenter and his sons at 202 Fairfield Avenue, who seek records to establish their rights.
The Fort Wayne Masonic lottery draws sharp criticism across Indiana, with Toledo and Richmond papers deeming the scheme a swindle. Reports quote dozens of disappointed buyers, perfumery prizes, and farm lots as outcomes, while local editors urge caution and lament moral failings in such schemes.
A veteran named Edwards who lost a leg after a ward campaign pole toppled on him has struggled to support his family. He sought aid from Republican leaders and the post office, receiving only fifty-five cents in total. He vows to endure without a wooden leg while reminding Republicans of their alleged ingratitude.
W H Clark of 120 Monterey Street Alleghany Penn extols Vegetine as a safe powerful health restorer. He describes debility and nervous prostration from overwork and irregular habits and credits persistent use with a full recovery and renewed vitality. He states Vegetine is the only medicine he uses and expects to rely on for life.
Mrs A A Dinsmore writes to Mr H R Stevens recommending the Blood Preparation as an excellent blood purifier and spring medicine. She reports using it for years in her family and cites success against Scrofula Canckerous Humors Rheumatic affections. She offers strong endorsement to others in need of such a medicine.
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