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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1911

Page

8

Rebels Rage in Juarez As Federals Battle In Streets

Fierce skirmish erupts in Juarez with rebels advancing past the river into the city center while flag of truce messengers collide near the fed eral lines. Casualties include Anton Garcia killed, Luiz Hernandez wounded, and refugees fleeing toward El Paso.

Paso Texas Madero Juarez Juerez Luiz Hernandez Anton Garcia Il Paso City United States el Faen

Improving Playground at Holman Street Readies for Play Season

Children’s Haven playground at the Clinton and Holmen streets corner is under repairs for the upcoming season. Workmen have graded and tamped grounds, added fresh sand, repainted steel swing frames, and scrubbed the concrete wading pool in preparation for opening day.

Holman Street Clinton and Holmen Streets

Timely Advice Prevents Tragedy in Wisconsin Rescue

Mrs. C Willoughby of Marengo Wisconsin credited timely guidance from her aunt and the use of Dr King s New Discovery with preventing a dreadful incident and saving two lives. Doctors had called her cough consumption and ineffective against it until the remedy was tried and the cough nearly vanished. The medicine is touted as matchless for throat and lung troubles and sold with a free bottle offer in this advertisement.

C. Willoughby Marengo Wis

Salvation Army Leaders Farewell at Fort Wayne Citadel

Captain Beatrice Storey and Lieutenant Kirstein bid farewell to Fort Wayne followers in a Sunday address at the Salvation Army citadel. Storey heads to Petosky Michigan for three weeks then permanent field. Kirstein to South Bend as second in command. New officers Captain and Mrs Knapp of Marion arrive Wednesday with a farewell meeting planned.

Salvation Army Beatrice Storey Kirstein Fort Wayne Storey Petosky Mich South Bend

Foley Kidney Pills Health and Strengthening Claim

An ad asserts Foley Kidney Pills act as true medicine healing and strengthening the system. It promises to relieve dragging backache dull headaches nervousness impaired eyesight and other ill effects from weakened kidneys.

Foley

District meet of Lutherans chooses speakers for national convention

At Zion Lutheran church district convened 51 delegates including from Trinity Lutheran of this city plus South Bend and Mishawaka. Re-elected officers and new societies admitted. 480 new members in past year, total 1 600. Walther league to observe 100th anniversary of founder Dr. Walther with events in October.

Paul Miller St. Paul Lutheran Church Mr. Schuttes Kokomo Walther League Zion Lutheran Church Logansport Trinity Lutheran Church South Bend Mishawaka O. M. Heintz Fort Wayne William Rehm Theodore Miller William Engelbrecht Students’ Treasury Walther Vereinsbhote F. A. Klein J. L. Mueller Professor Klein Indiana H. C. Luehr Zion School Hall

Company Has Not Chosen General Manager Yet

Vice President Robert W. Watson of Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction says the system has not selected a new general manager to succeed C. D. Emmons. Watson will temporarily assume the role while the search continues as the company avoids haste. Emmons plans to move to South Bend and will assist Hart Wayne until month’s end. He also resigned from the central board of the city Young Men's Christian Association.

Robert W. Watson Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Company C. D. Emmons Watson Emmons South Bend Hart Wayne Young Men’s Christian Association of

Residents urged to push Maumee bridge project

Eastern city residents are invited to a Wednesday evening meeting at Vogeleys hall to discuss building a bridge across the Maumee between Columbia avenue and Walton avenue. A county commissioners petition for the new bridge is circulating and largely signed. The meeting will decide the bridge location.

Vogeley’s Hall Maumee Columbia Avenue Walton Avenue

Wallace Circus to Appear in Fort Wayne on Decoration Day

Wallace circus announced a scheduled appearance in Fort Wayne on Decoration Day. The event will feature a circus performance and aviation show designed to draw public attention to the holiday activities.

Wallace Fort Wayne

Confirmation of Children At City Churches

Catholic confirmation and first communion took place across St Patrick's St Peter's and St Mary's in a single Sunday. 521 candidates were confirmed, with 235 at St Patrick's 285 at St Peter's and 120 receiving first communion at St Marys. The bishop Rev Herman Alerding presided at St Patrick's and St Peter's with clergy including Rev Joseph Delaney Rev Charles Thiele Rev Paul Welch Rev Michael Aichinger. At St Mary's 129 juniors aged 10 to 12 received first communion. confirmation will occur next spring as in prior years.

St. Patrick’s St. Peter’s St. Mary’s Church St. Peter's Herman J. Alerding St. Patrick's Church Joseph F. Delaney Alerding George Horstman St. Andrew's Church Michael Aichinger St. Patrick's Paul A. Welch Charles Thiele William C. Miller Simon M. Venn Fort Wayne St. Peter’s Church George Moorman Thomas Weisenring Gustave Hottenroth St. Mary's Church

Death of Thomas E. Rogers in Washington D C

Mrs. J E N Dillon received a telegram announcing the death of her brother Thomas E. Rogers in Washington D C where he had served thirty five years as superintendent of the National Bank redemption agency in the treasury department He was about 68 and had a protracted illness He is survived by a widow a daughter Mrs H R Johnson a sister Mrs Dillon and a step mother Mrs T C Rogers of West Main street Funeral services and interment will be in Washington.

J. E. N. Dillon Thomas E. Rogers Washington,d. C National Bank Redemption Agency Treasury Department Rogers Thomas C. Rogers Fort Wayne

Foley Kidney Pills credited with health improvements

Allen Campbell of Bloomington Indiana reports relief from kidney and bladder pain after using Foley Kidney Pills. He describes back ache fading and kidney action returning to normal as a result and recommends the remedy based on his experience. Dreler & Bros.

Foley Allen Campbell S. Morton St Bloomington Ind

Electrotechnics to Play at Van Buren Street Playground Opening

The Electrotechnics band offers to perform for the formal opening of the new Van Buren street playgrounds on May 20. The program includes athletic exercises by large classes from the public schools under the direction of Prof. Henry Meyer.

van Buren Street Electrotechnics Henry Meyer

Haffner Pays Fine and Costs in City Court

Clarence Haffner admitted speeding on Lafayette street at 25 mph and paid a $25 fine plus costs. Judge Mungovan treated him as other offenders. Bailey and Crowd Hard were held on $1,000 bonds for beating and robbing William Bruns on December 19. Bruns’ cash pension and a rig were involved. spoons linked to the theft were sold to Dave Randall. Det. Pappert and Sgt. Kintz made arrests. Charles Smith, drunk, held until Thursday. Nick Weise sent to the poor farm. Lewis Beaver freed for hay theft. Charles Wybourn received a 30 day continuance for wife desertion with support warning.

Clarence Haffner Lafayette Street Ed Bailey Frank Shady” Hart William Bruns Bruns Walton Avenue Bailey Dave Randall Barr Street Joe Wendell Pappert Kintz Charles Smith Nick Weise East Lewis Street Lewis Beaver Charles Wybourn

Emmaus Lutheran Church celebrates tenth anniversary

Emmaus Lutheran Church marked its tenth anniversary with three Sunday services to a crowded congregation. Rev. Philip Wambsganss led forenoon worship with Rev. J. Hahn assisting, and the afternoon mass meeting featured Rev. H. C. Jaus and Rev. J. R. Graebner. A sacred evening concert, refined by Ernest Moeller and Prof. Herman Haln, concluded the day as visitors joined locals in a successful celebration.

Emmaus Lutheran ‘Church Philip Wambsganss J. Hahn Detroit Hahn Emmaus Church H. C. Jaus Adams County J. R. Graebner C. Puraner E. H. Rolf Ernest Moeller Herman Haln

Foley Kidney Remedy Reported Quick Benefit

M. WN. George of Irondale Alabama suffered kidney trouble for years. After trying doctors and medicines without relief he used Foley Kidney Remedy, and within three days felt pain lessen, back pain ease, and kidney action improve, prompting a strong recommendation from the patient. Dreier & Bros.

M. WN George Irondale Ala Dreier & Bros

Maccabees Plan Banquet At Hotel Anthony

About sixty Maccabees of the Interurban League in this district will dine at the Hotel Anthony on May 13. The event honors new members gained in the candidate campaign ending April 25 with state prizes granting banquet seats. Great Camp officers will attend. seating is set for roughly seventy five banqueters. Participating cities include Fort Wayne, Garrett, Auburn, Kendallville, Waterloo and Butler.

Interurban League Hotel Anthony Fort Wayne Garrett Auburn Kendallville Waterloo Butler

Fort Wayne Boy Chosen Leader of Penn Glee Club

Budd Eakin Van Sweringen of Fort Wayne has been named leader of the University of Pennsylvania Glee club for next year. He sang second tenor this season and has been active in musical circles at Penn. The clubs report a record year, netting 530 dollars with 430 dollars set aside for a building fund for a musical headquarters at the university. Van Sweringen is a Penn junior in arts and sciences and is the son of Dr and Mrs Budd Van Sweringen of Washington Boulevard, Fort Wayne.

University of Pennsylvania Budd Eakin van Sweringen Fort Wayne van Sweringen Arts and Science Budd van Sweringen Washington Boulevard Telacity

Summer Gown Fabrics Display With Filmy Sheer Cloths

A display highlights Filmy Fabrics for summer wear with sheer cloths in plain colors and prints in a wide range of styles and prices. The sale features fabrics at 12 14c 30c 25c and up to, offeringsplendid values for shoppers.

Knit Underwear 4 Famous Offers Spring Summer Lines

Knit Underwear Department touts variety and quality with Spring and Summer lines now ready. Women Swiss Ribbed Vests from 10c and up, infant and children items, Women's Union Suits in all styles. Special line at 50c and up, featuring Munsing Merode Helvitia and extra sizes.

Munsing Merode Helvitia

Hats and Bonnets for Babies and Children

An unusually attractive display of infants hats and bonnets and hats for boys and girls. Prices range from 25 cents to 5 dollars with straw and cloth options for boys. Limited stock noted at low prices with several items offered at 25 50 and 100 cents.

Cutshall Takes Charge at Lima

Frank H. Cutshall former secretary to Henry C Paul and former auditor of the Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana lines is transferred to Lima Ohio to become manager of Indiana Lighting company. He will oversee city operations and gas pipelines from Ohio fields supplying Columbus and other cities.

Frank H. Cutshall Henry C. Paul Fort Wayne Chicago, South Bend Lima Catshall South Bend Cutshall Cutshall, It Was Decided To Offer Him the Place There.” Mr. Cutshall Ohio Columbus

Measles Case Cited Cure By Foley’s Honey and Tar

Mrs. O B Palmer of Little Rock Arkansas reports her child’s measles caused a severe cough that kept him from sleep. She credits Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound in a yellow package with a complete cure and no further symptoms. Dreter & Bros.

O. B. Palmer Little Rock Ark Foley Dreter & Bros

Anti Tuberculosis Society to Decide Outdoor Colony Date

President A. B. Crull calls a meeting at the court house assembly room Thursday evening to finalize opening the outdoor colony for consumptives. The society reports over $700 in the treasury and a growing membership with plans for a six bed colony.

BE. A. Crull The Anti- Tuberculosis Society Court House Assembly Room

Smallpox scare ends in Montpelier with quarantines lifted

Montpelier Indiana reports the smallpox scare fading as two families Jesse Fest Samuel Tait and Zora Brown are released from quarantine. Two patients remain in the pest house and the Henry Sills and James Millikan premises maintain quarantine. No severe cases occurred throughout the outbreak.

Montpelier Ind Jesse Fest Samuel Tait Zora Brown Henry Sills James Millikan Homes

Bank Reels In Forged Cable Order Forgiveness Granted

The Hamilton National Bank recovered $500 mailed to Europe after a forged cable order from Dr. K. K. Wheelock, who was in London when the theft occurred. The Birbeck bank in London bore the loss, while no party here suffered. the English bank pursues the forger.

Hamilton National Bank Europe K. K. Wheelock London Dr. Wheelock Hamilton Bank Kent K. Wheelock Birbeck Bank

New Life Pills Offer Gentle Aid For Body Strikes

An advertisement promotes Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a remedy when internal organs “strike” and refuse to work. It claims the pills provide natural aid, prompt health, and urges readers to try them at 25 cents from all druggists.

Purpose to Unite All Methodists in Tennessee Meeting

Envoys from the three branches Methodist Protestant Methodist Episcopal and Methodist Episcopal Church South met in Chattanooga on May 8 to lay cornerstone for church unification. A 27 member joint commission with nine delegates from each branch convened to review a tentative federation plan submitted by a Cincinnati sub committee earlier this year. Meetings are held behind closed doors as reports are prepared for Wednesday.

Chattanooga Tenn Methodist Protestant Methodist Episcopal Methodist Episcopal Church South Joint Commission General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South Memphis Baltimore Cincinnati

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promised as Superior Healer

Claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the perfect remedy for cuts corns burns bruises sores and other ailments. It soothes sore eyes cold sores chapped hands sprains and piles and is offered at 25 cents in drugstores.

Bryan challenges materialists to produce a superior book

In Chicago on May 5 during the king James Bible tercentenary William J. Bryan urged atheists and materialists to produce a book superior to the Bible. He mocked their science and urged believers to see the Bible as divinely inspired despite agnostic doubt.

Chicago William J. Bryan Mr. Bryan Baal

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