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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1904

Page

3

Lydia E Pinkham Herbal Remedy Promoted by Mrs Waarry

A Milwaukee woman writes of relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, claiming it transformed her from weak and nervous to healthy and happy after five years of marriage and two pretern baby births, with a cherished daughter.

Tke Pranx Beyer Second St, Meriden, Conn Mas. Poexrast Lydia E. Pinkham Man P. Waarry The Norman Milwaukee, Wis

Feast of Weeks Observed by Achduth Yesha Lom Church

The Achduth Yesha Lom congregation will observe the Feast of Weeks starting Thursday evening with services at 7 20 led by Ettleson a Cincinnati Hebrew College student and a special musical program.

Achduth Yeshalom Church Ettleson The Cincinnati Hebrew College

Dr N R Wenger referenced in Van Wert case in Fort Wayne paper

Dr N R Wenger of Fort Wayne Indiana and his wife are central to a county case after he was found missing. The wife alleges a $5000 deed transfer six weeks earlier and says he fled with a young woman, later returning toward a farm near Van Wert Ohio. A letter to his son reveals his route and he possessed $5000 when the family moved toward Van Wert.

Reasoner van Wert Ohio Los Angeles Cal van Werta

Wife Took Him Home in Goshen May 18 Shield

A terse local item notes a wife took her husband home in Goshen Indiana on May 18 as reported by the Shield. The brief entry provides no additional details or context.

Goshen Ing

Kuhns Appeal Delayed By Busy Court, December Hearing Set

Judge George W Louttit chief counsel for Marvin Kuhns, life term inmate in Ohio, sees new trial appeal pushed to December as Tiffin Ohio circuit court calendar remains crowded. Louttit continues gathering evidence to back a bid for a re opening ruling.

Marvin Kuhns Indiana Louttit

How Cresek Got Its Name The Silver Creek Tale Revived

The Huntington Herald-Press notes the Wabish Plain Dealer reprints an old Silvar Creek naming story. A 1831 camp payroll theft led to silver dollars tossed into the creek. Officials pursued a culprit who confessed the box containing 1,000 silver dollars was hidden in the stream. No execution occurred. the man moved to Missouri, where he remarried and died an esteemed citizen.

Huntington Herald Wabish Plain Dealer Silvar Creek Tappesra The Plain Dealer Charles Ditton Lagro Chesebrodock Andrews Cincinnati Missouri

Disastrous Wrecks and Dr King’s New Discovery

Describes rail accidents caused by carelessness and promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. Highlights Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester MA as a life saved by the remedy, with a guarantee from Dreier Erm druggists and prices 50 cents and 1.00, trial bottles free.

Dr. King Lois Cragg Dorchester Mass

Rail lines fail to win mail service contract

Fort Wayne and Southwestern and Wabash Logansport Traction firms tried to secure government mail service on their lines but inspectors say the Wabash railroad between Fort Wayne and Logansport already meets all needs and would render trolley mail handling waste. Post Office Department has rejected the applications, and the traction roads will not pursue the matter further.

Huntington Herald Fort Wayne and Southwestern Wabash-Logansport Traction Wabash Railroad Fort Wayne Logansport Post Office Department

Foley's Kidney Cure Ad Claims Travel Dangers

A vintage advertisement warns that constant motion endangers kidneys and bladder. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as the remedy, citing a testimonial from Gav. E Hausan, locomotive engineer in Lima, Ohio, who says engine vibration damaged his kidneys until he used the cure. Sold by Dreier & Bro.

Foley Gav. E Hausan Lima Dreier & Bro

Tragedy on Walnut Street Bridge Des Moines

A demented woman from St. Paul allegedly hurled her three year old daughter into the Des Moines river from Walnut Street bridge. A river man soon arrived and rescued both mother and child as they vanished beneath murky waters.

Des Moines Iowa Trusgies St. Paul Walnut Street Des Moines

Notable Northern Indiana Local Notes and Events

A roundup of Auburn and surrounding area news includes James McClellan's hopeless paralysis, James Burns sentenced to 1-3 years for grocery burglary in Decatur, Harry Selfridge once owner of Schlesenger Mayer store now praised, and hints of Goshen nuptials between Guy Bowser and Zoe Cost. The Indy grand jury indicts Harvey Hatfield for mail robbery. Wabash hospital incorporation with $10,000 capital. horse and buggy theft arrest of John Irwin. Adelaide Baylor noted as sole woman superintendent in state. Roanoke pioneer Samuel Shearer dies aged over 80. Fay Barnes escapes Wells county infirmary, plans reunion. Valparaiso waterworks dispute ends in company transfer to city for $65,000. old plant valued at $200,000. Rochester reports a novel wager: three women and three men plan a stake tied to a trip to St Louis and world’s fair, ending with rumor of matrimony.

James McClellan Auburn James Burns Decatur Harry G. Selfridge Schlesenger & Mayer Chicago Lima Ind Guy Bowser Zoe Cost Goshen Michigan Bowser Michigan University Indianapolis Harvey D. Hatfield Hatfield Huntington Post Office Wabash County Asaoclation John ©. Irwin Paxton, DL Miami County William Bailey Ingra Indiana Club Wabash Adelaide Baylor Samuel Shearer Roanoke Marion Shearer C Carpenter Fay Barnes Wells County Infirmary Bluffton Valparaiso Rochester St. Louis

Cancer Cure Advertisement by Dr Charles Zimmerman

An old fashioned ad claims a cancer cure called Neraya and knife promising safe results with no deaths or failures. It urges readers to write for free information and to contact Dr Charles Zimmerman and Co in Fort Wayne Indiana for convincing seating and necessary details.

Charles Zimmerman & CO Fort Wayne Indiana

Caucus Delayed For School Board Candidate Pick

Republican leaders plan to defer the caucus of city council faith members to near the next meeting. The vacant school board seat from Capt. Eugene B. Smith’s term will be decided then. Four candidates are favored, including Dr. W Otto Grogs Fred D Hoham James M McKay and J C Werkman who has labor union backing.

Eugene B. Smith

GUN CLUBS NEW SUMMER HOME AT ST JOE RIVER SITE

The Corner Rod and Gun club buys Mrs. R. T. McDonald’s summer cottage on the St. Joe river, five miles north of the city. It covers ten rooms and nine acres with a shooting range to be built. The club aims to make it a premier state resort and will refit immediately. The club challenges Hugh M. Clark of Wabash. Max Witzigreuter, state Hoe third champion, has accepted for a match to be held once the range is ready.

Corner Rod and Gun Club R. T. McDonald St. Joe River Hugh M. Clark Wabash Max Witzigreuter

Not a Sick Day Since National Patent Remedy Ad Claim

A Fremont North Carolina resident B F Bass writes he was severely sick with kidney trouble and cured by Electric Bitters after trying various medicines. He reports relief after a few doses and no sickness since. Neighbors reportedly cured of rheumatism neuralgia liver and kidney troubles and general debility. Only 50 cents at dealer and big druggists.

B. F. Bass Fremont, N. C

Fort Wayne Gas v Nieman case overturned by appeals court

Indianapolis May 18 The Fort Wayne Gas company suit against John Nieman from Huntington county was reversed by the appellate court today. The lower court had ruled against the company. Nieman was injured when a bucket of dirt fell from a carrier as the intercepting sewer trench was being dug. He won a Huntington judgment, but the amount and certification back to this court are unclear.

Bentinel Indianapolis Ind Fort Wayne Gas Company John Nieman Huntington County Nieman Huntington

Foley's Kidney Cure Claim From Chicago Physician

It is described as a prescription of a leading Chicago physician and one of the country’s most eminent. The ingredients are said to be the purest money can buy and scientifically combined for maximum effect, sold by Dreier & Bra.

Chicago Dreier & Bra

Wayne Telegraph and Railroad School Advertisement

Positively guaranteed training to become a Telegraph Operator Clerk and Agent in 5 to 7 months. The Wayne Telegraph and Railroad School located on the third floor of Main and Calhoun Streets in Fort Wayne Indiana offers instruction and enrollment information.

Wayne Telegraph and Railroad School Main Calhoun Sts Fort Wayne Ind

Money to Loan on Real Estate or Personal Security

E Pfeiffer offers loans on real estate or personal security with offices in Bass Block rooms 6 and 7. Aimed at local borrowers seeking flexible terms.

E. Pfeiffer Bass Block

New York Democratic Elector Candidates Dropped

A three member committee concludes James T. Woodward Harry Payne Whitney and Isidore Straus should be dropped from the Democratic national electors ticket amid uncertainty over bank directors eligibility The panel favors caution and recommends removing them to avoid legal risk Mothe r illustrator and Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup line appears as an inserted ad fragment.

New York Meyer Democrati State Committee James T. Woodward Harry Payne Whitney Isidore Straus National Bank

Notice of sale of unclaimed freight by Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway

The Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway Company announces a public auction of unclaimed freight and baggage held for over a year. Items will be sold for cash at the freight house on Island Street Grand Rapids Michigan starting Tuesday July 12 1904 at 10 oclock a m and continue until all are sold. Immediate cash payment and delivery required. E. C. Leavenworth General Freight Agent L. Lockwoop General Passenger Agent.

Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway Company Said Railway Company Island Street Grand Rapids County of Kent State of Michigan Railroad of Said Railway Company Grand Rapids & Indiana Railway Co E. C

Allan Line Steamer Hibernian Goes Ashore in Fog

The Allan line steamer Hibernian sailing from Montreal May 14 and Quebec May 15 for London with cattle and cargo and seven passengers ran aground last night at Stormy Point near the Gulf of St. Lawrence entrance. The crew and passengers are safe.

J. Johns N. W Allan Line Hibernian Montreal Quebec London Stormy Point Gulf of St. Lawrence Rafe

A Revelation on Kidney Ailments and Foley's Cure

A caller asserts many suffer from kidney and bladder troubles and claims Foley's Kidney Cure can help if medical aid remains possible. The note promotes the remedy as reliable and mentions it being sold by Dreter & Bro.

Foley Dreter & Bro

Sale of Mary Putt estate by private auction in Fort Wayne

Notice declares under an Indiana court order that William Putt as administrator will offer private sale of the Mary Putt estate at Felts and Vawter in Fort Wayne on Saturday June 4 1904 with sale daily until closed. Property lies in Allen County 28.83 acres valued at 1860 with terms one third cash one third in six months and one third in twelve months or all cash at sale. mortgage option available. Attorneys Felts & Vawter.

Allén Freuch Court State of Indiana Mary Putt Felts & Vawter East Berry Street Fort Wayne County of Alen Aen Indiana Norheast Notch Ernst Indianapolis William Putt

Rev J N Field Honored By Church Leadership Roles

Rev J N Field pastor of the First Baptist church is elected to the Chicago university divinity school board and named to the Ministers' Home board of trustees in Fenton Michigan. Bea's Honey and Tar claims to prevent pneumonia and cure lung diseases, advertised by Meyer Bros Co and A C Gocka.

Meyer Bros, Bros. Co A. C, Gocko J. N. Field First Baptist Church Divinity School of Chicago University Ministers’ Home Fenton, Mich Bea Meyer Bros. Co A. C. Gocka

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lydia Pinkball Med. Co Lynn Masa Wenger A. A. Herren Inch, Ark LeRoy Co FP. C Mansoon Monte N. R. Wenger Calhoun Street Kuhns Desperado Cresek Wabash County Hospital GUN Club Tiegpe Samuel Bay Mela Bears Oliver Steel C. C. Schlatter & CO Columbia and Clinton Streets
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