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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1899

Page

2

Epworth League Board Reports Rapid Growth Worldwide

The board of control of the Epworth League met in Indianapolis to hear reports from Rev. Edwin A. Schell and German assistant secretary Rev. F L Nagler. Growth includes 26 450 chapters and over 1 750 000 members, with new chapters in Siberia Hawaii Alaska Russia and Zurich.

Indianapolis Ind Board of Control Epworth League W. X. Ninde Detroit Edwin A. Schell Methodist Church Siberia Hawaii Alaska Russia McCabe Manila Zurich Switzerland Charleston 8. C Methodist Insurance Society Brotherhood Movement Epworth English League At Work F. L. Nagler Cincinnati League Methodist Episcopal Churches United States Germany Geman Old Country Methodist Episcopal Church Previne G. Penn Atlanta Vine G. Penn Chattanooga South Toronto

Lewd Picture Ring Busted In Police Court

Officer John Pageler arrested John Carter and John A Stout for selling lewd mirrors on the street. Justice Huser heard evidence and viewed the illustrations before finding the defendants guilty and fining each twenty two dollars with costs. They failed to post bail and were jailed.

John Pageler John Carter John A. Stout Justice Huser

Kruger Resigns Over Concession Dispute

Johannesburg reports at 8 22 p m that President Kruger has resigned due to opposition from the volks raad to the dynamite concessions. The sudden move comes amid intense political pressure and control over the concessions process.

Johannesburg Kruger Volksraad

Local News Notes From Monroeville And Nearby

Local column reports Fank C Tolan ill at home, Maron Long family off to Long Lake near Detroit for summer, and births including a nine pound girl to Mr and Mrs John V Kessen. Clergy changeovers, alumni meetings in Indianapolis, and summer plans for Rev J S Ainslie and Rev W D Parr are listed. A horse race result features Miss Erma in Detroit pacing, while updates cover a newborn, a Beveridge letter from Nagasaki, and trips to Madison and Thompsonville. Community incidents include a tank collapse near 160 St Joe boulevard and a Wells street confrontation, plus court actions, property sales, and a big Monroeville Jr O U A M celebration planned for July 27.

Maron Long Long Lake Detroit John V. Kessen Wayne Avenue Kessen Cara Graffe O’rourke Lake Michigan W. D. Parr DePauw University Indianapolis Dr. Moffat Madison Ind J. S. Ainslie Lake Gage Erma Fritz Miss Erma Arbateskan Will Hurlbut Do. R. Lane Albert J. Beveridge Nagasaki Japan Senator Beveridge J. F. Delaney Thompsonville Conn Father Delaney Father Mungoven Isadore Pottlitzer Cleveland Duluth Minn Montana Mr. Copinius Miller Onc Wells Street Meiser Emma Hickmeyer Dr. McCaskey Frances L. Curtice John F. Curtice William M. Osborne Thomas E. Ellison Hench Michael Brown Security Trust Company Hartford Schell William Richards L. J. Bobilya Jefferson Township Richards Thomas Brockerman Eline Grace Ransbottom Wolf Lake Blue Lake Goshen St. John’s Reformed Church Berne Decatur Orpha A. Barrett Clarence A. Arnold Salem Reformed Church Jr. O. U. A. M. Hall John M. Tyron O. P. Martin Amos L. Gray George M. Louck James M. Robinson Ed. V. Fitzpatrick Portland

Costly Freight Wreck Near New Haven Disrupts Trains

A derailment on the Wabash Railway half a mile west of New Haven last Saturday night wrecked six cars and tore up rails, blocking tracks for hours. No. 2 eastbound passenger train detoured via Grand Rapids and Nickel Plate. other trains used temporary tracks. Cars carried corn and oil. linseed oil leaked but was gathered by nearby farmers. No crew injured.

Wabashi New Haven Grand Rapids Nickel Plate Thornburg

Rev Theodore Hermann and Bride Visit City En Route Home

Reverend Theodore Hermann and his bride from Lafayette will be in the city tomorrow as they travel homeward, pausing briefly during their journey.

Theodore Hermann Bride Lafayette City

Kindly act remembered in Atlanta 1864 water gift

A city man recalls a significant event from July 22 1864 in Atlanta when a young girl paused a bayonet line to bring water to Private W. Chase of Indiana's Twelfth Infantry. The act fed thirsty prisoners and left a lasting, tender memory of child kindness.

8. W. Chase Chase Atlanta Mr. Chase Southland

Thirtieth anniversary of Father John Dinnen observed

The Lafayette Courier reports the thirtieth anniversary of Very Rev. John R. Dinnen at St. Marys church. Solemn high mass with Rev. Hellake and Rev. M E Campion assisting, marking thirty years since his ordination in Chicago by Rt. Rev. Luers. Families from Chicago attended, choir performance praised.

Lafayette Courier St. Mary’s Church John R. Dinnen Father Dinnen Hellake Fowler M. E. Campion Logansport Chicago Luers Fort Wayne Crawfordsville John Shannon Anna Dinnen

Clarence Cook Reaches Thistle Creek Alaska

A letter received by E W Cook confirms Clarence Cook has safely reached Thistle Creek Alaska ending his long journey. The June 26 letter says he is well and pleased by encouraging prospects since arriving in the frozen north. The Sentinel expects another communication soon.

Clarence Cook Thistle Creek Alaska E. W. Cook Mr. Cook Legion of Friends Sentinel

Marriage Licenses Reported for Four Couples

James E. Graham weds Luna O. Buchanan, John A. Judah weds Tischie Cook, Samuel Wass weds Sarah E. Castle, as a local license office records four marriage filings.

Buchanan John A. Judah Tischie Cook Samuel Wass Sarah E. Castle

Blue Serge Coats and Vests Offered With Money Back Guarantee

Shoppers are invited to view Blue Serge Coats and Vests priced at $500 plus Double Breasted Blue Serge Coats. The seller promises plenty of wear ahead despite hot weather and backs purchases with a money back guarantee.

Money to loan on security and prompt payments

Swayne & Swayne offer loans from $500 upward at 4 1/2 to 6 percent depending on loan size and security. Arrangements permit prompt money with $100 or more paid at each interest date. Jy26-4w.

Swayne & Swayne

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Business Affairs OF the Thieme Young Pierson Union Columbia and Clinton Streets Fank C. Tolan Newspaper Union Thistle Marrriage License James E. Graham and Luna O SILK Manhattan Robert Klaehn West Main Main Fred Landenberger West Superior Street
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