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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1908
Page
15
A preacher delivers a fervent sermon on sin and judgment, recounting a college graduate who abandoned his family for a life of vice, then faced spiritual crisis. He cites scripture, laments the fate of the damned, and offers redemption through repentance and Christ. A Civil War vignette follows, with a deserter recalling a sick wife and child, and a plea to return despite discipline.
A preacher recounts a Civil War tale of Frank Smith at Andersonville and a dying exchange prisoner named Jim. He uses the story to urge listeners to accept Jesus Christ for salvation, warning that without faith they will be told, Depart, I never knew you. Judgment awaits.
Mrs. John A. Shoaff has definite plans to proceed with erecting a handsome seven story steel fireproof office building on the site of the burned New Avelina hotel. Meade and Hamilton of Cleveland have been commissioned to prepare the plans costing about $125,000. Bids will be invited in three to four weeks. Store rooms will be on the first floor with offices above. heating likely in the basement of the rear wing.
Queens grand jury charges Captain Peter C. Hains Jr and T Jenkins Hains with first degree murder for the August Bayside Yacht Club killing of William H Annis. T Jenkins Hains named principal. revolver display aided the crime though he did not fire. Arraignment set for next Tuesday with trial aimed for November 9. Witnesses testified without Mrs Annis or Mrs Hains present.
Winter and Buchanan streets saloon owner Hugh Wormcastle faced a city court hearing after police produced a key witness who had been sent to Saginaw to avoid testifying. He received a $25 fine, costs, and a 30 day jail sentence suspended on good behavior. Witness Clara Overly stated she drank there and was later found intoxicated in the street. Wormcastle was charged with allowing minors. the case could escalate to a $50 penalty if pursued. Whitey Lauer sought to leave for Pennsylvania and was warned he must depart by noon or face 15 days.
Petersburg Indiana story of Sherman Kime a farmer who planned to kill his wife’s lover John McArnold after discovering her elopement. He instead forgave the man, funded him for a fresh start, learned of the lover’s hardship, and revealed his own identity to help all involved.
At the Indiana Baptist Brotherhood gathering in Fort Wayne the program laid a plan for South Bend as the next convention site with Rev John F Vichert to deliver the opening sermon. A banquet followed with regional pastors and leaders, and a women’s missionary meeting concluded the evening activities.
Enrollment at the city’s free night public school reaches ninety with an average attendance of sixty. Classes are held on Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings led by Mr Fuelbet of the school board.
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