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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1899

Page

13

Is It A Trust The Courts In Indiana Suit Test Of Law

A major Indiana legal battle opens in Jay County with Nathan B. Hawkins suing sixty or more insurance companies alleging a trust to fix premium rates. The case will test law on business combinations and seek to enjoin the firms from operating locally. Prosecution by Daniel I. Griner is planned with LaFollette Adair representing defendants.

Portland Ind Indiana Nathan B. Hawkins Citizens’ Bank of Hawkins Chambers Supreme Court of Indiana Daniel I. Griner Griner Hewkins Egercente LaFollette & Adair

Portland Trusts Face Pressures Over Gas Supplies

Citizens of Portland debate two powerful gas trusts as new ordinance limits loom. If restricted, companies may halt supply, forcing consumers back to wood and coal, with both trusts’ outcomes drawing keen public interest.

Portland

Fight Against the Saloon Faces Broadway Challenge

South Wayne residents led by nearly 100 women oppose Chris Rose.s planned saloon at Broadway and Huestis. They circulated a petition urging the proprietor to abandon the project and vowed to boycott Rose and Horstmeyer's grocery, aiming for a formal remonstrance before licenses are finalized.

South Wayne Chris Rose Broadway Huestis Avenue Charles Horstmeyer Messrs Rose and Horstmeyer

Contagion Closes Huntertown School In Health Alert

Health officials report a large number of pupils in Huntertown showing whooping cough, with transmission to a teacher. Dr. Proegler sent a deputy to inspect. potential school closure if illness persists. A scarlet fever case in Perry township leads to quarantine, linked to a pupil from a township school. Shirley City has no recent sessions due to typhoid fever illness of Miss Lund. patrons ask for a substitute until recovery.

Huntertown Proegler Perry Township Shirley City Miss Lund

Miracle cure for lung troubles by Dr King's Discovery

W A Hines of Manchester Indiana recounts a near death from measles related lung illness. After using Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption he claims a complete cure and urges others to try it as a lifesaving remedy. Regular sizes 50c and 1.00 with trial bottles free at Dreier & Bro.'s drug store.

W. A. Hines Manchester Dr. King Dreier & Bro

The Saloon Hopper and the Demons’ Mill of Greed

Anna FE Russell, writing in Union Signal, argues the saloon drains national wealth and corrupts morals. She cites a billion and two hundred million dollars yearly, wrecked homes and millions of boys drafted into drink, urging Christian parents to act by prayer and unity.

The New York Tribune Civil Service Army Navy Congress Jacob Judah Anna FE. Russell Union Signal

The Poor Man's Club

Rev Walter K Vassar denounces saloons as deadly to young men describing the bar as a breeding ground for criminals and demoralization and condemns upholding clubs for the poor as aiding vice in society.

Amimkard Walter K. Vassar Pittsburgh Christian Advocate

Temperance Bits and Alcohol Impact Across Nations

A compilation notes rising alcohol use in Chicago and France, cites rising personal crisis reports from drinking, and links conscripts for the French army with alcoholism. It compares 1801, 1868, and 1894 unfitness rates, and cites Havre and Caen as examples of high unfitness in 1897.

United States Philippines Union Havre Caen

Temperance Sermon Series Announced for Manchester

The Manchester Salford and District temperance unions form a committee to hold an annual temperance sermon in Manchester. The inaugural service is planned for Sunday November 12 with Rev Dr Mackennal of Bowden delivering the address as president of the National Free Church Council.

Manchester, Salford and District England Manchester Mackennal Bowden National Free Church Council

Local Man Claims Self Cure With Arnica Salve

Benick Madilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered 18 months from a rectal fistula. Doctors warned of death without a costly operation, but he says he cured himself using Bubblen's Arnica Salve sold by Dreier & Bro. druggists at 265 cents per box.

Benick Madilton Weat Jefferson, O Dreier & Bro

Esther Pleads for Her People and Mordecai’s Rise

The lesson centers Esther appealing to the king to revoke Haman’s plot against the Jews. It parallels Moses and intercession, notes Mordecai’s rise, and ends with the Jews gaining relief and glory as God’s aid becomes evident. The piece links Esther to broader biblical intercessors and divine deliverance.

Ty D. M. Stearns Esther Haman God Mordecai Bonor Hs Ansper Jesus Chet Jobo Joahu Clauian Moses Baumnel Priuvers Nehemiah Daniel Paul Jereeiah Jeremiah Bhamat Diana Pius Mosdeeni Pati Piaman Mordecs Geats Sant Jesus Sint Che Ling Shuchan Joseph Egypt Israel Jerusalem Isaac

Marion Smith Heads to Chicago for Ten Day Visit

Mrs Marion Smith wife of a leading Marion township farmer left last week for Chicago to spend ten days with friends and expected to enjoy a brief visit with distant acquaintances.

Marion Smith Marion Chicago

Safe counsel for sick women praises Mrs Pinkham remedy

A dated advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for womb trouble and leucorrhea. It cites mutliple testimonials from women in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Chicago praising relief, with free advice and Lynn Mass address. weitem

Lydia E. Pinkham Susie J. Weaver Callowhill St Philadelphia

Wanted Baswood Bats 41 Feet Long and Larger

Classified notice seeks Baswood bats 41 feet long or longer and attes cod at $4.50 per cord. Bids or offers to supplier at the listed rate.

Local Grocery Ad Highlights Various Goods and Prices

A fragmented advertisement lists family white fish and fancy white fish by kit and per gallon maple syrups, various canned goods, and bottled products with price roughs. It also mentions carpets, linoleums, window shades and oil cloths, with a brief note about a corner room devoted to wares and low prices.

Biog Saaieheent Win Oy Shades Low Deea

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