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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1907
Page
7
Harry White Alliance boy was acquitted of the murder of Thomas Dye, 18, of Orrville, Ohio. Miller and Everhart, indicted with him, await trial and have sought a venue change. White had confessed naming Miller as the shooter. all three boys previously escaped jail.
John Reed aged 21 was fatally shot in a Patriot saloon quarrel by Robert Kennedy. Kennedy crossed the river and fled into Kentucky after the incident near Vevay Indiana on March 8.
Thieves robbed the summer homes of John Cowles of Chicago and W B Pratt of Elkhart Ind on Lake Shore drive south of St Joseph then set the properties afire destroying both with about 20000 dollars in losses.
Kewanee Illinois March 7 James H Showers aged 60 who had been paralyzed for eight years due to spinal trouble suddenly felt an electric shock and minutes later regained full use of all limbs. He had been considered hopeless to recover by doctors long ago.
Purdue corn specialists toured northern Indiana and spoke at a county meeting in the courthouse assembly room. Charles S. Bush welcomed attendees as D F Marsh, J P Davis, and Prof G F Christie discussed corn importance, selection, grading, and high yields. Christie urged soil care and seed selection, noting a potential 150 bushels per acre under ideal conditions with proper planting configuration.
A farmer dismisses long work on a large field while praising a patch that would yield wonderful results. Separately, a train departed today on the Grand Rapids line heading north.
Auburn barber Albert Leas dislocated an arm in a wrestling match. Ligonier to seek Carnegie assistance for a public library. A 400 acre Pierceton farm owned by Fred Elder to be auctioned March 13. Avilla franchise granted for electric lighting by the Toledo and Chicago interurban. Waterloo to get a new Home Telephone exchange. D. W. Strauss involved. Reformed church property at Waterloo sold for 2000 dollars. Burglary at Topeka, Lagrange county yields little loot. Garrett graduating class lists 13 members. Auburn class lists 11. William A. Williams dies after paralysis at Ben Hur lodge meeting. Rev. William Spencer accepts pastorate at Kendallville. George D. Lowthe and Esther A Lasher wed. Ora Ewers and Anna Robinett wed in Angola. Irwin Keyser tours Baltimore and Ohio property in Garrett.
The senate approved a divorce reform measure requiring a one year residence and a minimum three months in the beginning of proceedings. The bill, debated yesterday, outlines hearings to be held in open court as part of the new standard.
New York March report states George W. Perkins repaid $54 019 19 to New York Life Insurance Co to settle a $48 500 1904 campaign payment. Perkins, ex VP of the company, was a defendant in larceny charges tied to the donation. charges were dismissed. He says the repayment followed a company request and carried no personal gain.
Rev Dougherty led regular services at the M E church. Fort Wayne visitors Otto and Owen Falls called on Mrs Susan Falls. Mrs Henry Nierieter and Mrs Solomon Nierieter visited Mrs George Shockman. Rev Roehner closed the Lutheran week of prayer. Clyde Shockman works in Fort Wayne. Blanche and Clyde Van Horn visited parents Mr and Mrs Wills Van Horn. Liza McRage visited Mrs Gee Shockman. A birthday party for Elmer Grimsley with music by Hubler Gallmeyer Grimsley and Leisure. games featured many attendees. Dem Rutman welcomed a girl.
Rev Battenfield of Monroeville conducted services in the Christian church Saturday and Sunday. Hamilton Cowille of Hoagland visited James Essig Sunday. Perry Ayres funeral held Wednesday at the M E church with Rev Dougherty officiating and Bethel cemetery interment. born in Ohio 1850, lived in Tennessee, and recently planned to move to Michigan for health. Emma Dee employed in Fort Wayne this week. Mrs. Robert Mercer visited Mrs. William Lohrman Sunday. Arthur Mullen injured severely at the Spangler farm when a hay bailer mechanism trapped him. collar bone and two ribs broken. Mrs. Henry Neifeiter and Mrs. Solomon Neireiter visited Mrs. William Thompson of Hesse Cassel. Mrs. Mercer cared for her daughter Mrs. Russell Shearer in Fort Wayne. A large fire at Conrad Thiele’s farm uprooted seven buildings including two barns, a stable and a house. barns held 900 bushels wheat and 50 tons hay with four horses. LaGrange city council members visiting other cities to glean ideas.
Cleveland temperance advocates led by former Judge Thomas K. Dissette plan to declare saloons nuisances and abolish them. They cite Judge Samuel R. Artman in Indiana, seeking state and national court rulings to block liquor licenses and push toward national prohibition.
It is reported that John C. Spooner of Wisconsin will join James J. Hill as general counsel for all Hill interests with a $50,000 yearly salary and likely New York offices. Spooner would keep his U.S. Senate seat until May 1, while Elihu Root declined the post. Emrick and Madden of Churubusco dissolved their partnership.
Constantinople March 7 It is estimated the United States will take more active measures to enforce recognition of American schools and missions in Turkey if delays continue. The ministerial committee at Yildiz has reaffirmed the three year old settlement with the American embassy and a new decree has been submitted to the sultan for signature. Ambassador Leishman insists on final execution as agreed and will not reopen discussion.
Eugenie Kupke a chorus singer with the Royal Opera suddenly became demented during a palace concert in Berlin. Amid refreshments a drum signal caused guests including ambassadors to assemble and Emperor Wilhelm II questioned conductor Richard Strauss who said the act was caused by an insane person who was forcibly removed.
Dreier and Bro. announces Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law because it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults.
Representatives from sauer kraut manufacturers in Illinois New York Michigan Ohio Wisconsin and Indiana met in Toledo Ohio to effect a permanent organization. Committees were appointed to draft a constitution and bylaws for the new group.
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