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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1907
Page
7
Reports from Plymouth La Porte Warsaw Mentone and nearby areas detail militia organization, drownings and accidents, education moves, marriages, religious events, court actions, business changes and infrastructure issues across multiple counties. Notable items include a train fatality in Goshen a dry pledge in South Whitely a fire loss in Peru and a pending divorce suit in Columbia City.
A roundup of local deaths and injuries across Whitley and adjacent counties, noting Mrs. Hetrick in Craigville, long-time residents like Julius Lang of Kendallville and Charles Eckhart of Auburn, and numerous accidents. The report covers jail counts, a steamer world record tie, a trolley express contract, burglary in Wakarusa, and a nurse of public notices.
Nearly 300 feet of the Winona railway Peru to Warsaw right of way is sinking, prompting fears of diverting the route into Mentone. The report follows a string of local incidents including deaths, fires, assaults, and legal cases across Noble and surrounding counties.
An old advertisement claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething is guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act dated June 20 1506 with serial number 1098.
The plans to irrigate the Sahara are said to be impracticable due to the enormous depth of the sand overlay.
Fred L. Fieck of Garrett Indiana says railroad workers and Federation of Labor members will unite to oppose the Republican nominees Watson and Miller. He cites votes against labor and railroad interests and predicts unions will push anti Watson Miller resolutions at Indiana party conventions.
Mrs. Manda McCrory a 58 year old widow from four miles outside Auburn was killed at a Vandalia railroad crossing while returning from the town fall festival. Her horse also died when the buggy was struck, leaving a smashed vehicle. She leaves a son Frank and brother John S. Weaver.
Auburn Indiana October 11 William L Taylor ex attorney general of Indiana was here yesterday looking after his political fences He is a candidate for the republican nomination for governor He formerly resided at Wolcottville but is now practicing law in Indianapolis.
Auburn Ind October 11 The fall exhibit of DeKalb county county fair on the public square closes today. It has been a great success with large crowds. The agricultural exhibits were the finest ever seen in the county.
Attorney W W Sharpless travels to Indianapolis to argue cases before the state supreme court. Fort Wayne guest Maurel Palmer visits his father Albert Palmer. A large crowd attends the Garrett Shamrock baseball game in Fort Wayne. Many locals host visitors from Hudson and nearby towns. The city council allows J H Glenowich to temporarily repair a damaged Randolph street building previously slated as a saloon. Prof and Mrs J A Moore depart for a Pennsylvania and New York visit. Mrs Albert Hathaway dies after a lengthy illness.
In Auburn Indiana on October 15 Henry Draggoo agreed to plead guilty to simple assault and battery after his wife Grace Miller, the prosecuting witness, would not testify. Draggoo was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to ten days in jail. Grace, a Fort Wayne woman, reportedly remains in love with him and gossip suggests they may remarry after his sentence.
Chas Kelley of Waterloo sues John W. Baxter of Auburn for 5000 dollars claiming Baxters withdrawal from Kelley’s prior alienation case caused a large judgment against Kelley. The suit stems from a Bell suit where Kelley refused a settlement and Baxter advised one.
Henry Holsinger, a driver for Singler and McDermott grocery, was badly hurt when his delivery wagon was struck by an interurban car at Randolph Street. One horse was killed and another bruised as the wagon was smashed. Holsinger suffered a four inch temple gash and body bruises. He will be confined to home for several days.
D. D. Moody, attorney for Katie L. Kessler, sues in the circuit court for a divorce from her husband Mervin Kessler. Cruel and inhuman treatment alleged. The parties reside in Auburn.
Auburn Indiana October 11 J C Henry manager of Wagner Opera keeps his glasses on his ear when not in use He says he always knows where they are and can reach them easily Even on the street he carries them this way His ear makes a remarkable eye glass hook
The Garrett aerie of Eagles in Garrett Indiana announces a large November gathering. Grand Lodge and state lodge officers will speak, and members from other cities will be invited to attend.
Garrett Indiana reports the baseball team will travel to Fort Wayne to meet the Shamrocks next Sunday. An unusually strong lineup will face Fort Wayne and Garrett expects to win.
Auburn Ind Oct 10 the county commissioners postponed the Cedar Creek case hearing until the next term. The delay affects many farmers who are interested in the dispute and pushes the matter into November.
Zelma Cramer of Butler sues Solomon Cramer for divorce alleging cruelty in Auburn Indiana. In nearby circuit court Judge Bratton grants John Dawson a divorce from Laura M. Dawson after two years of marriage.
The Chicago wheat market opened nervy with bearish Liverpool cues and rising Western receipts offset by a weekly drop in visible supply. December moved around $1.05 to $1.06, corn and oats followed with small shifts, and pork lard ribs and rye prices posted mixed moves as livestock and grain futures ended near steady to slightly firmer.
Cincinnati Oct 15 dogs market lower butchers and shippers at 6.85 to 5.99 common 0.5 to 6.5 cattle market fair to good shippers 6.00 to 6.85 common 2.25 to 3.00 sheep market steady 2.25 to 5.00 lambs steady 4.00 to 4.73 per head.
Chicago and New York market notes show butter steady in Chicago with creameries around 22 to 28 cents and daisies near 22. cheese steady with various grades around 14 to 16 cents. Poultry weakening in Chicago with turkeys near 18 cents and chickens about 10 cents. New York butter weak with creameries at 29 cents for specials and 21 to 28 cents for other grades. cheese firm with state full cream at 16 cents and other grades from 13 to 15 cents. eyes market firm with several grades from 24 to 36 cents per case.
Toledo market update lists North Lima at 94 cents and South Lima and Indiana at 90 to 91 cents, reflecting regional price spreads and market activity on October 15.
Quotations from multiple firms for wheat at $1.03 per bushel, corn 64? per bushel, oats 48¢ per bushel, beans 82 per bushel, onions, turkeys, chickens, hides, wool, and other farm products. Includes Mayhower, Fre selt, Eckart Packing Co. and Howenstein quotes with animal product prices and other commodities like coal and hay. The report also lists regional market figures for various towns and commission merchants. The natural brine springs note appears as an unrelated line at the end.
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