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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1909

Page

16

Temperance Leader Denounces Saloons In Allen County Talk

Judge A Z Blair of Portsmouth Ohio urged Allen County to pursue local option saloon closures, arguing open saloons harm business and morality. He contended dry areas show lower crime and taxes, cited Ohio data, and warned voters the fight is not over after a vote.

Anti-Saloon League Allen County Wayne Street M. E A. Z. Blair Portsmouth Ohio N. C. Shirey Anti-Galcon League Judge Blair Blair Hiquor Thanquor Massachusetts Judas Iscariot Christ Benedict Arnald Arnold Twelve Apostles Maine Kansas United States Sam Fort Wayne Scotty

Port Wayne Alcohol Crackdown On Dry Sunday

Port Wayne saw a dry Sunday enforcement with Albert Russell fined after officers found a pint bottle and a larger stash on him. Several others including George Myers Phil Wilson Joseph Clark James Holland Edward Adkins and James Andrews faced fines or penalties for drunkenness or related offenses during the dry Sunday patrols.

Port Wayne Albert Russell George Myers Phil Wilson van Wert Joseph Clark Toledo James Holland War Nebraska Dickson Edward Adkins James Wilson James Anrews Samuel Walter

Majestic to Relaunch with Lighter Stock Company

After returning from Chicago Man ager Rice of the Majestic announced that about one third of the current members will stay for the new lighter program. The present company will disband next week while the reorganized troupe will present comedies farces illustrated songs moving pictures and vaudeville between acts under the William Morris Independent Vaudeville association. The Majestic plans to maintain a stock company and resume winter material next season.

Chicago Rice The Majestic

Paris Youth Ends Own Life in Dramatic Supper Incident

Fernand Havenes a wealthy Parisian, 20, killed himself at Monte Carlo after a farewell prank during a supper for friends. Witnesses described growing tension as he claimed a surprise before drawing a pistol and firing. Earlier, he had been involved in a duel at 18 and later trained intensely for another encounter. Vincent Skelton was named chief of police at Logansport.

Paris Fernand Havenes Monte Carlo Faust Raveney Ravener Ravyenez Revenex Ravenas Vincent Skelton Logansport

Rheumatism remedy offered in Dr Miles Nervine pamphlet

An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a rheumatism remedy that soothes the nervous system and relieves pain leading to rest and sleep. It cites cures after long suffering, invites readers to write for free advice, and includes a testimonial from James B. Sandars about improved mobility after using the product. The ad notes the product is sold by pharmacists and credits Miles Medical Co.

Miles Nervine Yobr Jas Sandars Hox 5 Rockaway Mateu Miles Mediscl Co Elichert Ind

Ban on Frat Buckle Worn at Local High School

A Washington Boulevard West sophomore girl was suspended after refusing to remove a belt buckle bearing letters of a former local fraternity. School officials, citing a board policy against fraternal symbols, may extend action to other students who display class devices or frat insignia.

Washington Boulevard West J. N

Religious Author's State ment by Rev Fesperman

Rev Joseph H.W. Fesperman of Salisbury North Carolina states he suffered years of kidney trouble and a severe pain episode left him bedridden for eight days. He reports thick white sediment in urine and frequent passage. After starting Foley's Kidney Remedy the pain eased and his condition returned to normal. He recommends Foley's Kidney Remedy.

Joseph HW. Fesperman Salisbury N. G Foley Dreier & Bro

Roosevelt Makes a Journey to New York

Former President Roosevelt visits New York for calls on kin and attends an informal luncheon in honor of magazine editors. He calls at the Century Club, then at Robert Collier's Park Avenue home for a noon luncheon, and spends the afternoon with Douglas Robinson before returning to Oyster Bay. Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as a cough remedy.

New York Roosevelt Oyster Bay J. West Roosevelt Century Club Robert 2. Collier Mr. Collier Park Avenue Douglas Robinson Madison Avenue

Heirs to Large Estate Named in Toledo Will

Mrs Elmer Young and Mrs John Gunn both city residents and John Van Rensselaer, a Knox five and dime clerk, are the sole heirs to Mrs Elton Van Rensselaer of Toledo who died last week leaving 126000 dollars. Mrs Gunn inherits 100 acres on Salisbury road Monclova while Mrs Young gets 100 acres near Toledo and Van Rensselaer 160 acres in Paulding county plus substantial cash and personal property. The heirs may relocate to handle the estate in Toledo.

Elmer Young John Gunn Bauer Drug Wells Street John van- Rensselaer Knox Elton van- Rensselaer Toledo Gunn Salsbury Road Monclova Young

Forgery Case In City Court Links Prison And Bank Surfaces

Judge G E Laver presided as Laver entered a guilty plea on a forgery charge. Held to the circuit court for $200 bail, he could not furnish it and was jailed. He passed a $12 check from Glan Printing to Herman Reyer at a saloon, forged on Old National Bank, causing a chase by Reyer and William Michel who helped capture him on Calhoun Street. Laver, from Liberty Center Ohio, claimed coercion and noted another similar item on his person.

G. E. Laver Old National Bank Glan Printing Company Herman Reyer Reyer Calhoun Street William Michel Rover Laver Liberty Senter, O

Cyclone Devastates Baugh Family Home in Brinkley Arkansas

Edward Bauch reports that Oscar Bauch, now in Brinkley Arkansas, sent a Jeffer Friday from 2026 Reidmiler Street. Relatives here feared he was dead after a two minute cyclone wrecked the house where he wed and the family lived. Oscar, a painter, had gone to Arkansas months ago and survived the cyclone with his kin. Foley’s Honey and Tar advertised as a safe cough remedy follows.

Edward Bauch Reidmiler Street Jeffer Oscar Brinkley Ark Mr. Bauch Frantly Oscar Bauch Arkansas

Toledo Boys Held After Pawn Watch Attempt

Ebbie Curren and C W Englehart are held by Toledo police on suspicion after attempting to pawn a gold hunting case watch marked G M B on the case and J B on the fol. They say they visited Currens sister and plan to aid in identifying the owner.

Toledo Ebbie Curren C. W. Englehart Curren Wabash Yard Bonts J. B

Indianapolis Mayor Accept Banquet Attendance at Anthony Hotel

Through W H Shambaugh and W W Rockhill in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Mayor Charles A Rookwalter accepted an invitation to attend the stockholders banquet of the Fort Wayne Hotel Company at the Anthony hotel on March 18. Governor Marshall has not yet indicated his availability. Judge R S Taylor will preside as toastmaster. Mrs Josephine Eberley, 80, dies at Garrett.

Indianapolis Anthony W. H. Shambaugh W. W. Rockhill Charles A. Rookwalter Fort Wayne Anthony Hotel Marshall R. S. Taylor

Fire and crash delay city units at Clinton Street

White Engine Company No 2 answered a noon fire alarm on Clinton Street when its ladder truck collided with an East Creighton Avenue streetcar at Lafayette and Wallace. The pole pierced the streetcar vestibule but no one was hurt. A fire on the roof of 1408 Clinton Street, owned by Edward Gilmartin and occupied by A Timmons, spread from a chimney and caused $25 damage.

White Engine Company No. 2 Clinton Street Creighton Avenue Lafayette Wallace Streets Cinton Street Edward Gilmartin A. Timmons August Schatt Swinney Avenue Oriern August Buuck

U C T Election Shapes Council Officers

Practically all members of Council No 212 United Commercial Travelers attended the annual meeting Sunday afternoon where officers for the coming year were chosen and plans discussed.

Council No. 212 United Commercial Travelers

Local Lodge Officers Elected for Next Year

The ensuing year saw Charles Pichon as senior council John W Anderson as junior council Edward C Carter as secretary treasurer George Feustel conductor Fred Vordermark page and John Cook sentinel elected to the body J A Odden and H F Robinson chosen as executive committee members Foley’s Honey and Tar cures coughs quickly strengthens the lungs and expels colds Get the genuine in a yellow package Dreler and Bro

Foley Dreler & Bro Charles Pichon John W. Anderson Edward C. Carter George Feustel Fred Vordermark Page John Cook Sentinel J. A. Odden H. F. Robinson

Pfeiffer plans next year’s meeting location vote

Real estate or personal security loans advertised by C. F. Pfeiffer in rooms 6 7 Basa Block Goshen district M E conference. In Albion current session votes to hold next year’s meeting at Nappanee.

C. F. Pfeiffer Basa Block Goshen M. E. Conference Albion Nappanee

Sentinel Map Chart Offered For Every Farm Home

The Weekly Sentinel introduces an encyclopedic Map Chart combining Allen county Indiana United States and world maps with a full directory and portraits of governors presidents and leaders. It features county land parcels highways routes political divisions and reachable facts aimed at farm families for 2.50 plus a two year subscription.

Allen County State of Indiana United States World Weekly Sentinel St. Clair Old Indiane Territory Hanly Republic Sentinel

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