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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1908
Page
8
A store advertises a wide linen assortment including table damasks at 75c to 1.50 per yard, matching napkins from 2.00 to 6.50 per dozen, table cloths with napkins 5.00 to 25.00 per set, and a full range of doilies tray cloths scarfs and lunch cloths plus a claim of records in quality and value.
The store highlights latest decorative needlework ideas and a wide stock of embroidered linen and lace doilies. Customers are invited to view pillows, pillow tops, stamped doilies, centerpieces, pin cushions, tray cloths, lunch cloths, scarves, and related pieces for home use.
A display in the China and Glassware department features new dinnerware from premier foreign and domestic makers. The show also presents cut glass, bric a brac and art goods in an exceedingly attractive arrangement.
Adam Whert was fined one dollar and costs with a fail sentence in the circuit court today for stealing a bushel of corn to feed his chickens. The corn valued at 60 cents. Edgar Stiflen filed the affidavit. The judge suspended the sentence. Ditch Case Reversed. Sebastian Miller vs Wabash Railroad Co. a ditch matter, reversed by the state supreme court after commission decisions. Can Not Play Piano. Raymond Dotzer sues Louis Rastetter & Sons for 5000 damages for the loss of three fingers in a factory accident affecting his ability to play the piano. The accident occurred in the mine, details not in the complaint.
Judge R K Erwin declines to continue as special judge in the John W Terrell case after retirement from the Adams circuit court. Judge Sturgis has not yet appointed a replacement. Terrell remains at the county jail with similar conditions as when returned from Richmond. his daughter Lucy visited him today.
Attorney Howard Townsend of Leonard and Townsend gathered data at Fort Wayne city hall for a complaint to be filed by McBride Electrical Construction against the city over extra work on the municipal lighting plant. The original bill neared 19000 dollars but officials refused payment, claiming incomplete work. A meeting between the firm and city officials failed to yield an agreement, with Townsend planning to file tomorrow.
In circuit court a will is probated granting the widow Mrs. Rachel E. Dawkins a life interest in most property. A $500 bequest goes to Charles M. Dawkins with $5 to each grandchild Emily G. Hellsworth John B. Wolf and Creighton D. Wolf. After her death the estate goes to Thomas Ralph Dawkins and Maude Jane Balising. Separately Articles of Incorporation filed for National Wood Finish Company with officers Harry Sprague Will F. Hull Ada Sprague and capital stock of $6,000 to manufacture paints.
County commissioners said they will hold a Thursday hearing to decide if Harry Gilbert is a fit person to sell intoxicants. They pledged to scrutinize applicants and remove saloon operators of Gilbert’s type to improve the industry. Gilbert has prior trouble and police concerns prompting the delay. Emma M Summers sues Galvin Summers for support at 25 dollars monthly with a restraining order on wages and bank funds. she cites October 5 1901 marriage and September 28 desertion. Judge R K Erwin handles the case. The Nelson Hoffner v Edward White damage suit jury is continued to Thursday in the superior court.
Dr. Frank M. Fox welcomed by large Third Presbyterian congregation as Rally Day events span Bible school classes and evening services. Attendance nears 500, with German and French classes planned at YWCA and a shirtwaist embroidery group meeting noted. Also reports on First Methodist Episcopal sermon linking Bryan Taft to Christian character and the death of long-time Goshen resident John N. Perry.
The First Presbyterian church hosted a Friday reception for Miss Lillian Beaber, the missionary to Tabriz Persia, with over a hundred ladies in attendance. She spoke on Armenian and Moslem women and the boarding school in Tabriz, and guests enjoyed Persian curios and tea with chrysanthemums.
Samuel Smith ordered to disinter his aunt’s remains at St. John’s cemetery in Logatsport. Only jewelry, casket handles, and a few bones remained after the 1870 death.
At the Escondido county fair on November 3 farmers intercepted two gambling booths. They seized the gamblers and men aiding them, wrecked the setup, and rough handling followed. Kicking and booting were common as the crowd dispersed the sporting group by nightfall.
New York officials report relief for the Steffansson Anderson expedition after a letter from Point Barrow dated Aug 29 describes ships breaking through ice and whaling crews providing about four tons of provisions and necessities for the Esquimaux journey.
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