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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1909

Page

16

Coal Dealers Form Board of Review at Fort Wayne Meeting

The Michigan and Indiana Coal Dealers Association created a board of review to adjust disputes between retailers and shippers at its mid winter Fort Wayne gathering. They also planned a June convention aboard a Mackinac Island Buffalo excursion steamer and discussed rail freight reforms including bills of lading and destination weight based rates.

Michigan and Indiana Coal Dealers’ Association Wayne Hotel Mackinac Island Buffalo Board of Review Robert Lake Jackson Mich George H. Krudop Fort Wayne George T. Calvert Detroit

Saloon Proprietor Fights Off Tramp as Window Is Stone

Charles J. McDonald, owner of a saloon at 1610 South Calhoun, chased and struck a tramp after ejecting him last Wednesday. The tramp, with a cut face and head bruises, threw a stone through the front plate glass. Police arrested the man, who offered no name and claimed two others fled the scene. McDonald said the trio had previously begged for drinks the night before and refused to leave when asked. He pursued the assailant from the railroad crossing to Baker Street, continuing the pursuit after the stone was hurled. The man was bruised but not seriously hurt.

Charles J. McDonald South Calhoun Street McDonald Tim Baker ‘Street

Couple Bottles of Whisky for Woman Couple of Bottles

In a fragmented note from Lissle Weaver a local item mentions two bottles of whisky for a woman couple. The garbled text provides no clear context or outcome.

Woman Arrested After Whisky Intake and Patrol Struggles

A woman testified to consuming two half pints of whisky yesterday and, after an early morning arrest, was found holding a trolley pole on Taylor street. She has split travels between Joliet Illinois and Pennsylvania, was expelled from the Columbia Street mission, and released by a judge with a suspended $1 fine and police guidance to buy a ticket toward Warsaw. Thomas Wiley nabbed on South Calhoun Street for vagrancy and given over fifteen days. James Conway, who claimed to be

Taylor Street Joliet Pennsylvania Columbia Street Mission Poliee Warsaw Thomas Wiley South Calhoun Street James Conway

Man Charged Awaiting Trial With Continued Hearing

A man who showed signs of long seeking drinks was sent over under a continuance to Friday for further proceedings. The appearance suggested a matter tied to intoxication and pending court action.

Fort Wayne Civil Service Exams Set for May 15

May 15 is fixed as the date for the annual spring civil service examinations in Fort Wayne for railway postal clerk positions. Applications are now available from W. J. Hess, secretary of the local civil service board. Examinations for departmental service clerks and for stenographer and typewriter will be held March 26.

Fort Wayne Civil Service W. J. Hess Civil Service Board

Credit Rating Talk at Allen County Medical Society Meeting

Members of the Allen County Medical Society met in the court house assembly room to hear Attorney Herbert L. Somers explain the credit rating system used by the Merchants' Association and offer protection against bad accounts. Dr Miles F Porter discussed the caesarian operation, with remarks by Dr C B Barnett, recently back from Europe.

Allen County Medical Society Court House Herbert L. Somers Merchants’ Association Somers Miles F. Porter C. B. Barnett Germany Austria Italy

Burial at Lindenwood for C W Thornton Shot by Scott

Funeral services for C Walter Thornton, killed by J B Scott at Main and Harrison streets, were held privately Thursday morning at Klaehn Melching rooms. Rev J A Daly led a simple service with close friends and the widow, interment followed at Lindenwood.

C. Walter Thornton J. B. Scott Main and Harrison Streets Klaehn & Melching J. A. Daly Bethany Presbyterian Church G. W. Sheets Huntington County

Baltes Building to Become European Hotel in Two Weeks

The Baltes building at West Berry and Harrison is undergoing 25000 dollars in improvements and will be fully equipped for European hotel use within about two weeks. The four story structure will be turned over to lessees Messrs Knapp and Moreland, features a fire proof upgrade and fifty six rooms with modern conveniences. The first floor houses the office lobby and cafe.

Baltes West Berry Harrison Streets Messrs. Knapp

Modern Improvements Complete at Masonic Temple

The Masonic Temple on Clinton Street now features modern fire escapes a ventilating system above the stage a stand pipe and hose fire doors between stage and auditorium totaling 3000 dollars. The improvements enhance safety and greatly improve the theater.

Masonic Temple Clinton Street

Paul Re-Elected Third Vice President of Federal Union Surety

Henry C. Paul returned from Indianapolis after attending the Federal Union Surety Company's annual meeting and was re elected to the post of third vice president. Former Governor W. T.

Federal Union Surety Company Henry C. Paul Indianapolis W. T

Waterloo Woman Blames Mother-in-Law in Divorce Suit

Mrs. Lucile Camp of Waterloo sues for divorce and blames her mother-in-law for domestic trouble.

Lucile Camp Waterloo

Sloan's Liniment Hailed By Satisfied Users

Ten days before Christmas Milton Wheeler of Birmingham says a bottle cured a severe hand injury. J E Matthews of the St James Hotel Corning reports finger inflammation turned to blood poisoning healing after Sloan's Liniment. J P Evans of Mt Airy cites long rheumatism relief and leg swelling easing after use.

Milton Wheeler Morris Ave Birmingham Ala J. P. Evans Mt. Airy Sloan

Durbin Becomes President as Old Officers Retain Posts

Durbin takes the helm as president succeeding Hon. Hugh Dougherty who resigned earlier. The former officers were re elected and the board of directors was enlarged by the addition of three members.

Durbin Hugh Dougherty

Religious Author Praises Foley's Kidney Remedy

A religious author describes years of kidney trouble and a severe winter attack confining him to bed eight days. He reports thick white sediment in urine and frequent passage, then credits Foley's Kidney Remedy from Dreier Bros with gradual pain relief and normalizing his urine, urging others to try it.

Foley Dreier Bros

Three New Buses for Barnett Transfer Line

Three new and modern railroad buses from Cunningham Carriage of Chicago have been received by the Barnett Transfer line and will be put in service.

Cunningham Carriage Company Chicago Barnett

Foley's Orino Laxative Claim Note

An advertisement asserts Foley's Orino Laxative cures chronic constipation and sluggish liver if taken until bowels are regular, promising long term relief and noting it is pleasant to take. The claim is attributed to Dreir Bros.

Dreir Bros

Ice Cut On Center Lake At Warsaw Reports Eight Inch Thickness

Eight inch thick ice of good quality has been cut on Center lake at Warsaw. The chunked ice indicates safe conditions for skating or transport as of the current assessment by local observers.

Center Lake Warsaw

Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed By Dreier Bros Ad

An advertisement from Dreier Bros. promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs colds and la grippe claiming it prevents pneumonia and urging customers not to take other remedies.

Foley Dreier Bros

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