Blaze destroys Arcade building in Churubusco
Fire believed caused by a defective flue wiped the Arcade building from the town of Churubusco. Loss estimated at 10000 with 4000 insured. Post office EB Welch jewelry store Lee Yohn barber shop and Dr Magers attorney Kichler and Slagle offices destroyed. Building owned by J A Pressler insured 1500 occupants 2500 total. Post office opened temporary quarters in the bank building.
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Churubusco
Ind
EB. W. Welch
Lee Yohn
Dr. Magers
E. W. Kichler
C. W. Slagle
J. A Pressler
Heart Cure Promises Strength For Weak Hearts
An advertisement extols the heart as prone to weakness like other organs and promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure with Nervine as a tonic. Testimonial from F J Norton of Freeville New York cites improved breathing nerves and vitality after use. The Miles firm offers a refund of the first bottle through local druggists.
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Miles
Marshall County Votes Dry After Saloon Closure
Plymouth Indiana reports Marshall County votes by 1091 majority to oust thirteen saloons and stay dry for at least two years. Early results showed fluctuations but final returns favored drys as voters turned out amid windy March weather with about 80 percent of normal turnout.
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Plymouth
Ind
Marshall County
Wise
Hicksville Men Form Fort Wayne and Toledo Electric Railway
Hicksville interests push an interurban link to Fort Wayne. Incorporation papers filed in Columbus for the Fort Wayne and Toledo Electric Railway company with Bryan as a hub and lines to Fort Wayne and Montpelier. Capital stock is $100,000. Incorporators are R. L. Bastress, C. A. Bastress, W. Behne, R. L. Starr and W. S. Tomlinson. The Toledo and Indiana line lists Bryan as its western terminal.
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Hicksville
Fort Wayne
Columbus
O.C
Fort Wayne and Toledo Electric Railway Company
Bryan
Montpelier
Williams County
Ohio
R. L. Bastress
C. A. Bastress
W. Behne
R. L. Starr
W. 8. Tomlinson
Toledo & Indiana
Land Tract Sold for 250000 in Atlanta Deal
Eugene R. Hardendorf longtime Fort Wayne resident closes a major land purchase with Charles T. Page in Atlanta Georgia for 250000 dollars. The transaction marks a significant real estate milestone for both parties involved.
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Eugene R. Hardendorf
Fort Wayne
Charles T. Page
Atlanta, Ga
Atlanta Land Deal Creates 150 Acre Edgewood Park Tract
Charles T. Page of the 211 Candler Building and Eugene R. Hardendorf of Chicago bought from Edgewood Park Land Co and others a 150 acre tract near Druid Hill within Atlanta city limits for over a quarter million dollars. The property bounds Ponce de Leon avenue McLendon avenue and Mason avenue. Houses on site will be removed to subdivide into about 700 residential lots.
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Atlanta, Ga
Constitution
Atlanta
Charles T. Page
Candler Building
Eugene R. Hardendorf
Chicago
Edgewood Park Land Company
Druid Hill
Ponce de Leon Avenue
McLendon Avenue
Mason’s’ Avenue
Sunday Denounces Liquor Traffic in Shrine Sermon
Evangelist Billy Sunday rails against the liquor business in a Shrine auditorium address before about 5,000, calling saloons the crime of crimes and urging a nationwide drive to end drinking. He cites Five Points New York, Rochester, Maine, and voter liberty, warning of drunkards, taxes, and social ruin.
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Maine
Union
Abraham Lincoln
J. Wilkes Booth
Fort Wayne man with holdings at Clear Lake highlighted
The article notes Mr. Hardendorf born in Fort Wayne and well known locally. It mentions his extensive holdings at Clear Lake in Steuben County, his long-time summer home, and that Mr. Page, brother of W. D. Page of Fort Wayne, has visited Clear Lake frequently.
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Mr. Hardendorf
Fort Wayne
Clear Lake
Steuben County
Mr. Page
W. D. Page
Governor Signs Fort Wayne South Bend School Bond Bill
The bill enabling Fort Wayne and South Bend to issue school bonds up to two percent of city taxable property was signed by Governor Marshall. The measure, pushed by the local school board, remedies a previous law error that capped total bonds at 150000 dollars instead of allowing broader issuance.
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Fort Wayne
South Bend
Marshall
Stephen McBride Dies in Arising Incident at Lagrange
Stephen McBride about 70 years old died suddenly in Lagrange while being assisted to move into a residence by a man aiding him. The death occurred at the scene with no further details available.
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Stephen McBride
Lagrange
Sunday baseball enactment rejected by governor
Indianapolis March 5. The Sunday baseball bill will become law without Governor Marshall's signature. The senate passed the second Bros ley bill to legalize Sunday play from 1 p m to 6 p m and the enrolled act was sent to the governor. He sent a message saying he would deposit the bill without signature or veto, citing constitutional concerns and not wanting to thwart the legislature. He opposed signing and declined a second veto, noting Sunday labor for professional players and urging a broader Day of Rest rationale.
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Indianapolis
Marshall
Senate
Brosley
House
Mark Thistlethwaite
House of Representatives
Indiana Governor Declines Veto on Sunday Rest Bill
Governor Thomas R. Marshall postpones action on house enrolled act No. 554 for three days and will leave it unsigned. He argues a judicial ruling will settle the question of a weekly rest day. Senate discussion regarding a reconsideration of Bland’s Linton court bill is noted but no action taken.
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Indiana
Supreme Court of
State of
Secretary of State
Thomas R. Marshall
Friends of
Senate
Bland
House
Linton Court
Foley's Honey and Tar for La Grippe
Advertisement notes cough dangers from grippe and claims Foley's Honey and Tar stops cough heals lungs and prevents serious results. Emphasizes genuine product in yellow package and warns against substitutes. Dreler & Bro.
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Dreler & Bro
Consolidated Lodges Form New Unit In Aldine Hall
Allen lodge No 29 absorbs Wayne lodge No 23 of the Degree of Honor. Allen lodge will retain its name and officers serve their elected term. Membership stood at 250 for Allen and 39 for Wayne. The group will continue meeting every other Thursday.
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Allen Lodge
Wayne Lodge
Aldine Hall
Orino Laxative Credited With Saving Child Life
A Wisconsin resident credits Foley's Orino Laxative with saving his three year old son's life after severe constipation and high fever. The parent states two doses cured the fever by morning and restored the child's health.
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Foley
Weekly Sentinel Map Chart offers county state and world maps
The Weekly Sentinel promotes a new encyclopedic Map Chart for every subscriber household. It includes Allen county’s latest map with farm names and land areas, Indiana map showing counties and districts, U S map with presidents, and a world map with rulers and statistics. The chart is wall hanging ready and priced at $2.50 with two years of the Sentinel.
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United States
World
Weekly Sentinel
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