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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1907
Page
14
Weary mothers and 300 to 400 children from Fort Wayne enjoyed a free day at Robison park, hosted by the Salvation Army with transportation funds and a picnic dinner. Volunteers organized games, baseball, toys, and a Weil band concert, ensuring a memorable outing without cost.
County Auditor George W. Lindemuth and County Attorney Edward G. Hoffman returned from Indianapolis after presenting Allen County’s case to the state tax board. Lindemuth said he was questioned at length but expects no increase in county values. Hoffman argued that tax values are equitable and fixed at a figure that should satisfy the board.
On September 22 all Catholic churches in the Fort Wayne diocese will mark the fiftieth anniversary of the diocese with elaborate exercises. In Fort Wayne congregations unite for a mass meeting at Library Hall. on September 25 the Knights of Columbus host a banquet honoring the anniversary.
A reader recalls two physicians stating a patient would not live long and a third urged keeping her at home. After using Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine valued at twelve dollars, the patient reportedly recovered. The doctor guarantees improvement or money back.
Chicago July 24 The fifteenth annual meeting of the United States league of local Building and Loan associations opened with large attendance. Mayor Bustee welcomed delegates, and Charles F. Bentley delivered the presidents’ address. Secretary H. F. Cellarius reported assets up 43,784,900 with receipts rising nearly 45,000,000. The two-year gains total about 73,000,000, with 6,316 associations, 1,699,714 members and 673,129,000 in assets. Total receipts 494,286,996 and disbursements 470,000,484 leaving cash of 24,286,512.
Edwin Gross, son of the late Rev. Charles Gross, was ordained at Emanuel Lutheran church becoming the third family member to enter the ministry. Rev. Moll delivered the ordination sermon and addressed the duties of a minister while Rev. Gross assisted, urging self sacrifice and devotion to God's work.
Nebraska Democrats and Populists win control of fusion on the September 3 primary ballots after the state supreme court overrules the attorney general’s demurrer and orders the secretary of state to permit fusion. Fusionists have until August 3 to file petitions and list candidates, following a court ruling on the university regent ticket.
An Indiana postmaster appointment is noted amid ongoing local agitation. Details are sparse in the fragment but indicate official naming and regional relevance. The brief mentions New York as a comparative reference in the period-accurate clippings.
St. Petersburg report from July 24 cites Novoe Vremya detailing an alleged anti-dynastic movement in southern China. It attributes this to Japanese instigators aiming to trigger upheaval like Korea's recent imperial change. The note warns of Japanese intrigue masking protector and vanguard roles amid Western powers and rising China.
In Tokio on July 24 it was understood that the terms of the Russo Japanese entente were finally agreed upon at yesterday's elder statesmen meeting. The entente is expected to be published soon in both nations, followed by the Russia Japan commercial treaty.
Advert encourages women to seek treatment for diseases of women through Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. It claims non alcoholic, non secret formula with printed ingredients and endorsements from medical practitioners. Offers free medical adviser, pamphlets, and confidential consultation by letter from Buffalo New York.
Stephen Maryhew, 60, left his home after being spurned by his wife and daughter. In Dows he had his long white beard shaved as a joke, then traveled to Clarion where his wife and daughter refused him shelter. He forced entry, received a gentle squeeze, was kicked out, and arrested by the town marshal after identity proof with barber help.
The O P Morgan homestead at Clinton and Washington streets was chosen as the site for Fort Wayne’s new Scottish Rite temple after the Lodge of Perfection authorized its trustees to buy the property for 16000 dollars. Other sites were considered. The three story building would house Scottish Rite divisions and free the old Masonic Temple for other Masonry branches. late George Reiter donated 1000 dollars to start a temple fund.
John W. Hayden is mentioned as a candidate for the deputy United States marshal vacancy created by John A. Scott’s death. Hayden previously held the office twenty five years ago, and some expect Marshal Pettit to appoint him to return to the post he filled a quarter century ago.
Miss May Joss, 15, daughter of Senator Fred Joss of Indianapolis, swam from the Joss cottage to Spring Beach hotel, a distance of one and a half miles, likely the longest swim by a lady at Sylvan Lake. Also notes attendances and visitors in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne events.
London readers discuss a Punch cartoon linking the United States to Venezuela over debt issues at The Hague. The image shows a monkey in a tree labeled Monroe doctrine, with Uncle Sam and a Belgian boy below. The Belgian boy protests that the monkey has taken his bag while Uncle Sam calls it cute.
A roster lists William L. Moellering as Secretary and Manager of Home Telephone and Telegraph Company and former President of People's Trust Company, Charles A. Dunkelberg as Secretary and Treasurer of S. F. Bowser & Co, William D. Henderson as Merchant, John P. Evans as President of Hoosier Manufacturing Company, and Charles F. Pfeiffer as Vice President Real Estate and Loans of the German American National, indicating a compilation of prominent business figures.
Seven members of the Congregation of the Holy Cross were ordained priests in a 5 AM solemn pontifical high mass at the Sacred Heart church in Notre Dame South Bend Indiana. The new priests are Sypniewski Omalley O Connor McKeon and Farley from South Bend Westport Galveston New Haven Paterson. Bishop Herman Joseph Alerding officiated with assistant Rev Andrew Morissey c s c. Deacons of honor were Rev James French and Rev James Burne. Deacons of the mass were Rev Fathers Marr and Sczalewagi. Father William Connor served as master of ceremonies.
General Superintendent W D Trumpe of the Pere Marquette railroad announced the investigation into Saturday's crash between the Ionia excursion train and a freight train. Thirty two lives were lost and over one hundred injured as conductors and crew misread orders stating the passenger train would be at Salem at 9 10 am, read as 9 26 am.
English Indiana July 24. The staffice at Marengo in this county was to early today of $1,000 in money and stampa. There is no crew.
A brief ad style note describes Allens Foot-Ease powder to shake into shoes to ease nervous damp feet and make new or tight shoes comfortable. The fragment mentions a tepid testimonial format and a contact or institute line ending abruptly.
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