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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1899
Page
11
A devotional prayer from Christian Work by Emma G Dietrick pledges self offering to the Lord. It expresses surrender of joys and sorrows, requests grace to obey, and trust that divine care will sustain through pain and hardship.
The essay extols contemplating God’s power in nature from a square foot of ground to cosmic scale. It argues that studying creation reveals divine care in details, inspires trust in God’s presence, and transforms perceived insignificance into reverent faith, citing Providence for guidance and strength.
A compact anthology of quotations links humility duty and integrity from sources such as Boston Congregationalist William Gannett Epictetus United Presbyterian and Phillips Brooks. The selections urge living faithfully amid criticism and resisting temptation to reveal life’s broader meaning.
The text urges careful bearing of burdens, noting that wood carried at arm's length becomes too heavy. It contrasts sinking under weight with sinking the load onto the shoulder, suggesting steadier, more manageable carriage. The tone emphasizes measured effort and resilience in enduring trials.
A reflective message urges readers to bear their burdens without harming others, offering neighborly support. It emphasizes courage, shared struggle, and the presence of a listening ear and a helping hand to lighten each person’s load.
A collection of quotes defining conscience as a inner guide, monitor, and source of moral judgment. Writings from Mrs. Bernie Babcock, W L Braman, Louis S Bauman, Dr E F Larkin, A F Hart, P Dierlamm, Mrs E E Valentine, A W Akers, and H C Sankey describe conscience as a divine, moral sense that weighs right and wrong, guides actions, and warns against vice.
Canon Hollands sermon highlights labor as a sacred calling within the Christian life. It stresses endurance, hope, and unity with God as the worker who shares burdens, urging believers to persevere through grind and doubt as they seek meaning in work and faith.
A Boston Watchman excerpt argues that a single guiding question frames character. It claims experience with others shows that people’s value depends on how they answer life’s purpose, and warns that privilege can corrupt, while humble aims can yield virtue and usefulness.
Norway enacts a law forbidding tobacco sales to boys under 16 without a signed order from a relative or employer. Foreign travelers must not offer cigarettes to boys, with prosecutions possible. Police may confiscate pipes cigars and cigarettes from boys who smoke in public streets.
Archbishop John Ireland of Minnesota sailed home today aboard the Britannic from Queenstown. A large crowd of priests and influential locals bid him farewell. He spoke at Cork’s opera house yesterday on Ireland and temperance, delivering a strong address to a vast audience.
A horse belonging to E. E. Null on Taylor street ran loose on Harrison street pulling a 175 pound hitching stone. The stone struck its forelegs at each jump, causing bad cuts before J. J. Romary stopped it on Columbia street. Doctor Dodge treated the injuries at Martin's Livery stable.
The proprietors of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and Colds have given away over ten million trial bottles. The medicine is claimed to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases. Dreier & Bro. druggists offer a free trial bottle with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
An explosion aboard the torpedo boat destroyer Bullfinch during a Solent trial killed seven and injured all others aboard. The incident occurred today, as reports from London confirm, with the vessel sustaining fatal damage and several crew members killed.
Brave men fall to stomach liver and kidney troubles and women suffer too with loss of appetite blood poisons backache nervousness headaches and fatigue. Idaville Indiana resident J W Gardner endorses Electric Bitters saying they restored strength appetite and zest. Only 50 cents at Dreier and Bro’s drug store with guarantee on every bottle.
Adjutant General Gore from Indianapolis sent the first of the legislative appropriations checks to cover uniforms and equipment for Indiana soldiers. Field and staff officers of the One Hundred Fifty-eighth and Company H received payments, with Company X members among others. Checks will be mailed to company captains for distribution. no direct issuance to soldiers.
A 1899 sermon on Daniel 6 discusses Daniel kneeling to pray despite a 30 day decree, his faith amid threats, Darius's vain attempts to save him, and the divine deliverance. The article links Daniel to Christ, notes the seal on the den, and contrasts earthly law with divine salvation.
Manila July 22 via Hong Kong Chief Surgeon Woodhulls says 40 more surgeons needed for the growing force in the Philippines Otis disapproves the recommendation There are about 3000 soldiers in hospitals with 1800 in Manila and hundreds more at San Fernando and other garrisons Also 275 sick in quarters in Manila Regimental surgeons report many soldiers on duty are unfit for service
The fraternal order’s officers include secretary Herman Brangs of South Bend treasurer A Mueller and M Kaehn of Indianapolis and Emil Dourke of South Bend. The group’s membership is limited to German speakers. Ida Ross Lewin and Captain D B Kehler of Fort Wayne wed in Lafayette with Rev W T Kessinger officiating. Captain Kehler serves as adjutant at the soldiers' home. the bride was a hospital attache, and they traveled to Chicago for their wedding trip.
In South Bend yesterday the Indiana grand lodge Sons of Hermann voted to hold its next annual convention in Fort Wayne in 1900. Jacob Breil of Indianapolis was elected grand president with Jacob Mueller of South Bend and Charley Hegerfeld of Fort Wayne as vice presidents. Charles Weiss of Fort Wayne is recording secretary, Frederick Gruenert of South Bend.
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