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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1903

Page

7

United States Reassures Panama Strait Security

Washington reports US officials deny any Colombian army march on the Isthmus. Navy plans extend neutral zones to protect the railroad and prevent clashes near Panama. Seven US vessels guard the isthmus with more to follow and diplomatic envoys travel with Mayflower.

Washington State Department Colombia Ecuador Panama Buena Ventura United States McLean Republic of Panama Navy Department Amiral Glass Wyoming Acapulco Marblehead Concord Pacific Boston Atlantic Atlanta Nashville Dixie Baltimore Doi W Prairie Tanamo Slso

Women’s Christian Temperance Union holds second day session

Cincinnati reports large crowd at the national convention in Ninth Street Baptist Church. Reports from flower missions highlight counts of bouquets and literature distributed. Delegates discuss purity, temperance literature, and canteen restoration with a push to influence Washington before the Barthold bill vote.

Cincinnati Ohio Women’s Christian Temperance Union Ninth Street Baptist Church Mothers Ada W. Noruh Oregon J. E. Barrey Rhode Island Mary A. Lynch North Carolina Lella M. Sewall Massachusetts Michigan Jennia Casseday Wilson Senator Lodge Samuel Powers Department of Asheville N. C New York Frances Callaway Anna Bakerover Utah Mae Johnson Arkansas Mary F. Lovell Pennsylvania Mercy Helen L. Bullock Emilie D. Martin Ellen D. Morris Missouri Hannah S. Guild Margaret Dye Ellis New Jersey Barthold Roosevelt Washington House Committee St. Louis Exposition

Bethany Church Names Rev Dubois Loux New Pastor

Fort Wayne Bethany Presbyterian welcomes Rev. Dubois H. Loux of Chicago as its unanimous call. Loux, 36, a Wooster and Chicago PhD holder, led Crerar Chapel and Elwood church, gained literary fame with Ongon, and toured Europe for health. He spoke at the acceptance service and plans Fort Wayne ministry.

Bethany Presbyterian Church of Fort Wayne Dubois H. Lous Chicago Loux New Richmond Ohio Wooster University University of Chicago England France Crerar Chapel Bethany Church Elwood Bethany West End

Deliberate shooting death in Miller township

Ingraham Michael colored 12 shot Mila Childers colored 4 at her Miller township home. He had been with Clarence Childers 11 earlier. After driving him away, Ingraham fired as Mila approached for water, killing her instantly. He fled and admitted the crime at school. no action taken yet.

Lawrenceburg Ind Michael Ingraham Mila Childers Miller Township Clarence Childers Clarence Ingraham Childers Mila

Northern Indiana News Briefs Spur Civic Efforts

In Plymouth John G. Davis becomes editor and manager of the Plymouth Chronicle. A Benton Qi and Gas company with capital stock 10 000 organizes to operate in gas and oil fields at Baldwin. Wabash plans a commercial club to promote city welfare. Logansport plumbers near a strike. Garrett man Patsy Shields moved to Michigan to face larceny charges after jail for Halloween festivities. Warsaw forms a ten thousand club to attract a city of 10 000 residents.

Warren John G. Davis Plymouth Chronicle Jingh McMurry Ray Benton Qi and Gas Company Baldwin Wabash Logansport Patsy” Shields Garrett Auburn Michigan Warsaw

Final Wish Letter From Alamo Doctor Details Funeral Band

Crawfordsville Ind Nov 14 Dr J M Willis prominent Alamo physician wrote a suicide note before dying in his office. He asked for cremation in St Louis and a first class national band to perform at his funeral, preferably Indianapolis military or Ringgold band. He listed $372.58 and $500 in cash, blamed refined company for his solitude, named Crawfordsville Trust as executor, and requested his statements be published.

Crawfordsville Ind J. M. Willis Alamo St. Louis Indianapolis Ringgold Terre Haute Crawfordsville Trust Company

Botanic Blood Balm touted as cure for blood and skin diseases

Advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm B B B purifies blood and heals skin conditions including eczema scrofula ulcers and boils. It promises free samples and medical advice, with prices and retailer details in Fort Wayne Indiana and Atlanta Georgia.

Blood Balm Co Atlanta Fort Wayne Ind Ranke & Nussbaum Calhoun St Express

Annual Meeting Elected Officers at Christ's Lutheran

The congregation of Christ's Lutheran Church Jefferson and Webster streets held its annual meeting Friday evening. Elders elected were J. H. Kiel George A Ohneck and Dr H W Minwonger Deacons chosen were J P Merrillat C C Thain and W H Myers The vote also approved an amendment to increase the church council size.

Congregation of Christ’s Lutheran Church Jefferson and Webster Streets J. H. Kiel George A. Ohneck H. W. Minwonger J. P. Merrilat C. C.thain W. H. Myers Fromm

Fort Wayne Woman Named Indiana Vice Regent at DAR Session

The second annual Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution conference adjourned in Fort Wayne with Mrs. Robert S. Robertson of Fort Wayne elected Indiana vice regent. Officers, treasurer Mrs. Charles Murry, reported receipts of 68.10 and expenditures of 64.64, leaving 3.53. The group approved resolutions honoring Mrs. Hatcher and thanked hospitality providers and officers. They set printing and lecture costs within treasury limits and planned Continental Hall fundraising cups and saucers with a president general portrait.

Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution Indianapolis Robert S. Robertson Fort Wayne Indiana Charles Murry Treasury State Conference Washington Continental Congress Clark Fairbank Continental Hall R 8. Robertson John Carey Gabessie Cox Peru

Indiana D A R Officers Elected At Lafayette Session

For Indiana D A R, Lafayette hosted a session where Mrs. James M. Fowler was chosen state regent for the fifth time. Other officers include Mrs. R S Robertson as vice state regent, Mrs. S Elliott Perkins as state secretary, Mrs. W W Hawley as state treasurer, and Mrs. John N Carey as vice president general. The gathering was harmonious and delegates began returning home. Mrs. Charles W Fairbanks, president general, departed for Columbus Ohio to visit her mother.

Lafayette James M. Fowler R.S. Robertson Fort Wayne S. Elliott Perkins Indianapolis W. W. Hawley Huntington Indiana John N. Carey Charles W. Fairbanks Columbus Ohio

Youngster Burned in Gasoline Explosion at Home

Master Herbert Eckert, 5 year old son of Mr and Mrs Henry Eckert of 1915 West Main street, suffered facial and hand burns when he lit paper over a can of gasoline. The blast singed most of his hair and slightly injured his eyes but did not threaten sight. Dr G L Keenawalt treated the injuries.

Herbert Eckert Henry Eckert West Main Street G. L.keenawalt

Marriage Licenses Listed for Six Couples

William H. Collins and Sophia C. Maxwell. William C. Schmidt and Charlotte AM. Headford. William A. Grotrian and Sophia M. iable. Janes C. Wagner and Christina W. Horkemeyer. John Hand and Anna M. Reed.

William H. Collins Sophia C. Maxwell William C. Schmidt Charlotte AM. Headford William A. Grotrian Sophia M. Iable Janes C. Wagner Christina W. Horkemeyer John Hand Anna M. Reed

Building Permits Report from City Window

Building permits issued for several dwellings including Benjamin Webster on Miner and Frurguson streets valued at 1700 dollars. John Schueler on Force street. Sir. Henrys and A Fuelling on Hiram street valued at 1200 dollars. Rockhill two dwellings on Davis street at 1150 dollars each. J C Hille on Wall street valued at 400. Smith and Putnam on Ohio street valued at 1100.

Benjamin Webster Miner and Frurguson dJohn Schueler Force Street Sir. Henrys A. Fuelling Hiram Street HCC Rockhill Davis Street J. ¢. Hille Wall Street Smith and Putnam Ohio Street

Williamsport Churches Closed to Halt Smallpox Spread

County Health Officer Proegler orders Williamsport churches closed to limit gatherings amid smallpox risk. Emrick family cases in Williamsport are progressing favorably.

Proegler Williamsport Emrick

Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption

Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption is extolled as a universal cure for lung and throat troubles. A Shepherdstown woman credits one bottle with curing bronchitis after a year of failed remedies. the product is said to treat croup whooping cough grip pneumonia and consumption with trial bottles offered free by the local druggists.

Dr. King G. B. VanMetre Shepherdtown W. Va Dreier & Bro

Escapees From State School Involved In Train Accident

Harry Franklin an eleven year inmate of the Fort Wayne state school for feeble minded and Vernon Keller an Huntington youth ran away from Colonia farm Tuesday. Franklin lost both feet when a train struck him near Elkhart as Keller tried to pull him free. Franklin is in Elkhart hospital, Keller jailed there, and officials plan involvement of the acting superintendent to aid Franklin and return Keller to the institution.

Indianapolis Robert C. Cameron Fremont Alfred Randels Warsaw Harry Franklin Elkhart Ernest Kelly Huntington Franklin Theodore L. Passman Hobart C. T Rochester Ind Fort Wayne Vernon Keller Colonia Ltkhart Mishawaka Flo Keller Carroll Lad

Cure Promises in Letters for Dr Miles Remedies

A reader says Dr Miles New Heart Cure and Wine of Sar saparilla cured a severe heart condition after doctors said no cure was possible. The letter praises rest and recovery enabling daily work. A second testimonial from Miss Lucy Billows of Cleveland credits Dr Miles Nerve Plasters and Anti Pain Pills for pain and neck stiffness relief.

Miles Wm. B. Campbell Manterville Minn Lucy Billows Cleveland Ohio Dr. Miles Aderete Dr. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind

Kinney bank cashier unable to account for large debits

John J. Kinney, cashier of the defunct Kinney bank at Angola, admitted in open court he could not explain about $37 000 of indebtedness owed by National Light and Power to the Kinney bank. Kinney, a stockholder in the milling and lighting company, said about $83 000 was owed to the bank, with $20 000 interest and $25 000 from past plant losses. Referee Harris seeks Pilliod’s testimony to illuminate the unexplained sum. Sales orders were issued for Kinney company personal property.

John J. Kinney Kinney Bank Angola Harris Friday National Light and Power Company Kinney Morton Teal Batchellor Pilliod Toledo Ellison McClellan Charles McClellan

Remarkable case of cough cure restores health in Indiana

Mrs. Gertrude E Fenner of Marion Indiana endured a deep seated lung cough that nearly wasted her. After using One Minute Cough Cure she regained strength and weight from 92 to 148 pounds and recovered her health. Meyer Bros Co sells the remedy.

Gertrude E. Fenner Marion Ind Meyer Bros. Co

Maxwell and Collins Quietly Wed in City Parsonage

Miss Sophia C. Maxwell of this city and William H. Collins of Cleveland Ohio wed at 10 30 Saturday morning at the First M E parsonage with Rev J K Watts officiating They will reside in Cleveland Mrs Collins is daughter of Adam Maxwell.

Sophia C. Maxwell William H. Collins Cleveland Ohio J.K. Watts

Made Young Again Dr Kings Life Cure Claims

A fragment cites Turner of Dempseytown Pa praising a Dr King life cure for a two week period. The quote mentions being free from liver gripe and claims best in the world. Content is unclear and portioned text from a period ad or testimonial.

Dr. King Tsens Turner Dempseytown

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Herald Bogota Jorge Holguin Rafael Reyes Dubois Loux Nebraska REV Dubois Louz State Conference Daughters of American Revolution Mrs. Robertson Charles B. Woodworth Josephine Warnock Tuttle Margaret Cameron Beer Jessie Bradley Cox Coleman Orders Fort Wayne Institution ELC Evert Patter Dr. Mikes Mr. Kinney Collins—Maxwell
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