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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
6
A religious item notes lesson text selections from I Samuel chapters 1 3 and 13 28 and Joshua 24 24. It proclaims that the Lord will be served and His voice followed with obedience. The fragment references a sermon theme about loyalty to God and the crown of steadfast faith.
A Christian Herald reflection on Saul’s failure to fully obey God, the charge that disobedience defeats religious ends, and the broader moral law of sowing and reaping. The article links Saul’s actions to accountability, Samuel’s rebuke, and the Warned fate of stolen goods, with moral lessons for readers. It cites biblical parallels from Samuel and Daniel and includes a parable about a minister and a girl.
Howard Schott paid a $10 fine and costs in city court for assault and battery after a dispute at his mother in law s home on 832 Greely Street. The wife filed for divorce but custody of their three year old child remains contested. Also noted are incidents at Ball Park and a separate case where Frank Kaeg received twenty days for carrying a gun after disturbance at the interurban station.
Louis Lepper was found abusive toward his mother and received a suspended sentence of five dollars and court costs for drunkenness.
The National Monetary Commission opened in the Imperial hotel Newport in conference to discuss the nations financial situation and suggest legislation to address gaps in current laws. Nearly 10 000 visitors flocked to Robison park for the resort day lineup including the Well band and smooth transit amid no incidents.
The premium list for the Great Fort Wayne fair runs September 15 to 19. Dr W F Myers secretary manages clerks mailing pamphlets amid high demand. New and increased premiums plus added classes include a corn department with prizes for Allen county youth. Various officials and sponsors, including Hon Charles McCulloch and Joseph Tonkel, support specials. Juvenile department expanded inviting under sixteen to compete. Concessions applications are being received as preparation accelerates two months before opening.
Winona Lake Indiana July 15 Governor Hanly addressed a temperance program at Winona auditorium before about 2000 listeners. He urged a militant church stance against the liquor traffic, likening the battle to Lincoln’s fight against slavery, and praised Indiana’s progress with laws driving saloons out of twenty-two counties.
Ten new directors for the ensuing year were chosen by the Commercial club at its annual meeting Tuesday evening. Many new directors were absent so presidency and treasurer roles were deferred. New directors include C B E Bond C A Dunkelberg S M Foster W F Graeter C R Lane G M Leslie H C Rockhill P A Randall E F Yarnelle and F S Hunting. The club reports 350 members and 2504.43 in cash. Commissioned Battery B Captain Harry Clark spoke urging support to recruit to 133 members. club endorsed the cause unanimously. A committee was named to offer good offices to the board of public works over the water shortage from hot weather and station No.3 shutdown.
A meeting of the Young Men's Republican club formed in the city will be held next Thursday evening to elect and install officers. Several candidates vie for positions, and the race should be lively. The club has grown beyond expectations with sixty names on the first night and forty more added since, expanding the membership roll significantly.
Wabash Indiana July 17 Justice of the Peace Charles Martin vanished after a string of secret trials for illegal fishing. Six farmers were convicted and fined after night arrests at Round Laken and Long lakes. Bondsmen posted 600 dollars to capture Martin, who is accused of misusing insurance funds and docket fees. Six farmers were rearrested and retried. two brothers-in-law refunded money before the hearing.
Insurance brokers acting for Lloyds of London again sold Bryan insurance policies and election bets as word of high London odds reached the West. Policies came from western bettors and former betting officials, with Chicago and Kansas City seeing increased activity. By afternoon the premium rose and the odds dropped to 5 to 1 against Bryan, with estimates of rising total policies around $125,000 as bettors expected outcomes.
A near head on interurban collision between an express car from Fort Wayne and a passenger car on the Toledo and Chicago line near Garrett was narrowly avoided Friday afternoon. The express motorman reversed and backed away to allow the passenger car to slow, preventing a crash. No injuries reported. rumor says motormen and a conductor may have been dismissed. A separate incident reports a team of horses killed by an interurban near Fort Wayne with the driver escaping uninjured. Heavy woods at the crossing obstructed views and the whistle was not heard.
August A. Reamer and wife Jessie were arrested on a charge of encouraging delinquency in Edith Baumgart, a girl under seventeen, after an affidavit by her mother. The couple, living on Lafayette Street, hired Elmer Leonard for defense, with Deputy Clyde Gandy noting he cannot discuss the case yet.
The annual Centlivre park event drew nearly 3,000 Allen county residents to a day of games songs and amusements celebrating French American heritage. Musicians and comic acts entertained as attendees enjoyed a day of recreation and fellowship together.
J. Edmiston of Mutual Benefit Life Insurance is transferred to Columbus Obio to oversee a larger territory. The promotion elevates his responsibilities and he will assume charge of the new area next week. He resigns as Secretary of Homeward Council, Royal Arc ad.
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