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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1899
Page
10
A reflective poem urges Christians to honor Independence Day with prayer and resolve. It contrasts public celebration with duty to guard liberty, earnestly calling for moral reform, steadfast national service, and the price of liberty. The author signs as Edgar Jones.
The Union Gospel News reports Muller’s claim that long neglect of the Bible gave way to a revelatory insight. He says the light from scripture clarified all doubts, linking religion to the order of the world and making Christ’s religion uniquely intelligible.
A collection of quoted maxims and reflections from religious writers and preachers on truth, virtue, sin, benevolence, and divine presence. It weaves thoughts from Ram's Horn, N W Christian Advocate, Phillips Brooks, United Presbyterian sources, and Henry W Foote, urging noble living and steadfast love.
A New York Witness quote discusses love versus being loved, arguing happiness comes from giving and serving rather than possessing. It notes affection often remains unrequited and that selfishness underpins the urge to be loved more than to love.
The piece argues Gideon illustrates God’s faithfulness under peril and the power of humble, faithful individuals to save and influence society. It emphasizes divine guidance, inward spiritual strength, and the idea that even the meek can thwart great corruption when aligned with God. The tone mirrors a Christian Congregationalist viewpoint from Boston.
Reverend A B Leonard warns in the Central Christian Advocate that imported hard liquors threaten rising drunkenness in Porto Rico under US rule. He cites Cuban and Porto Rican susceptibility and urges government action to curb liquor sales amid a broader debate on American brands in the islands.
A column quotes Spare Moments on spirits and a Glasgow report urging strict limits on alcohol sales to women and children. It notes coffee drinking in Brazil correlates with lower drunkenness and critiques the idol of mammon in society urging temperance and moral exhortation.
Benjamin Parrott was hanged in Hamilton Ontario this morning for the February murder of his mother. He showed no fear on the gallows and left a confession. The crime occurred after a quarrel when he returned home intoxicated and killed his mother with an axe, initially striking her arm and then beating her head with the blunt edge. The defense claimed insanity, but no medical evidence was presented.
About 1 PM Friday an engine exploded at the Model Steam Bakery on Maumee avenue. Gasoline scattered through the engine room and splashed John Jacobs, a baker, burning the left side of his face and his left arm. Dr. M Harrod treated him before he was sent home.
A Philadelphia resident, Annie E. Springer of 1125 Howard St, praises Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption for curing a long standing hacking cough. She reports chest pain relief and better sleep after trying the remedy, which costs 50 cents to 1 dollar and offers free trials at Dreier Bros drug store. A Strauss family reunion in Noble County honors 99 year old Jonas Strauss with about sixty descendants in attendance.
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quick remedy for sick and nervous headaches. It claims the pills purify blood, strengthen nerves, and boost health, calling them easy to take for 25 cents with a money back offer if not cured, sold by Drier & Bro. druggists.
Round trip fare offered via Nickel Plate read for July 3 and 4 with return on the 5th. Prompted to ask agents for details. Dates listed Jun 20 24 27 and a garbled note jullaéw2.
From June 24 to July 10 the Nickel Plate offers special tourist tickets to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Utah points. Palace sleepers and dining car service advertised. Agents urged to book through Nickel Plate offices.
An undated sermon note by Rev D M Stearns analyzes Hosea xiv 1 9 with a focus on gracious invitations from God. It links Hosea to Isaiah Micah and Samuel, urges sincere turning from idols, and emphasizes mercy and growth through faith in Christ for Israel and believers alike.
An ad touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as cures for female troubles, including nervous strain, irregularities, and bearing down pains. It cites Mrs. Rena Hensel of Ohio and asserts letters are confidential and private. It also promotes Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
The commissioner by order of the Allen Circuit Court will sell the real estate of John E. Gresley guardian et al v Henry N Neireiter et al at the north door of the Fort Wayne court house on July 15 1899 at 2 PM. The sale starts at no less than two thirds of the appraised value, subject to a $700 mortgage to Elizabeth Neireiter. Property covers 48.36 acres with described boundaries and terms require half cash and remainder in 12 months plus 6 percent interest and attorney fees secured by mortgage.
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