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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1903

Page

14

Women’s Christian Temperance Union Elects Indiana Officers

Hartford City Indiana October 22 The state W C T U closed its convention naming nine Hadley Institute directors and officers: President Lizzie Zahn Indianapolis treasurer Mattie Chandler Mooresville secretary Hinks Danville. New superintendents include Cammack Gibson Jonesboro Hadley Mary Hadley Bloomingdale Hattie Wright Brand Indianapolis, M A Tompkins Elkheart, Rose Pearce Terre Haute.

Hartford City Ind Women’s Christian Temperance Union Hadley Institute Lizzie Zahn Indianapolis Mattie Chandler Mooresville Hinks Danville Mattie Cammack Gibson Jonesboro Mary Hadley Bloomingdale Hattie Wright Brand Alice Ruth Palmer Franklin M. A. Tompkins Elkhart Rose Pearce Terre Haute Loyal Temperance Legion Grace Applegate Marion Laura Grimestone Richmond Susan Clark Julia A. Trish Warsaw 8. M. Stahl S. H. Stahl Kate Leebrick Sims Hannah Stanley Anna Elbridge Irvington Elizabeth Stanley Clara Sears Anderson

Rohlmann and Wagner Nuptials Held at Bride’s Home

Fred W. Rohlmann and Miss Lillie B. Wagner wed Wednesday afternoon in a ceremony at the bride’s mother Mrs. Fred Lew 3405 Piqua Ave Rev J H Bosch officiated The bridal party included Grace Wagner and Theodore Meyer Attendants wore pink gowns and bouquets The bridegroom works with the city fire department Out-of-town guests came from Chicago New Haven and Huntington

Fred W. Rohlmann Lillie B. Wagner J. H. Bosch Fred Lew Piqua Avenue Grace Wagner Theodore Meyer John Rohlmann Thiele Rohlmann City Fire Department George Rohlmann Ralph Chicago Martin Eby New Haven Herzog Gardner Hoover Delmey Bill Huntington

Founders Day Observance At St. Marys Of The Woods

In Terre Haute Indiana on October 22 Founders day events began with student and academy exercises in the auditorium. Bishop Chatard attended mass of thanksgiving this morning. Sixty three years ago six Sisters of Providence arrived from France at a log cabin remote from the town. The institution has grown into a large estate with a girls college and academy serving about 200 pupils and over 1000 sisters teaching parochial schools across the region.

Terre Haute Ind St. Mary’s of the Woods Academy

Lohse Remains Taken to Chesterton by Son

The remains of Peter Lohse were moved to Chesterton by a son. Lohse died earlier at the police station and relatives could not be located then. The body was given to the medical college before a son arrived to claim it this week.

Peter Lohse Chesterton Lohse Relves Medical College

Untitled fragment hints at October event in partial text

A damaged OCR fragment references October and names unclear participants or locations, providing no complete event details or outcomes.

Missing man Dickey believed dead after river body found

August. Jast traveled to Petoskey Michigan for asthma treatment and later to Detroit with fever. Letters suggested he would return home soon, but he disappeared after leaving his hotel two weeks ago. A body found in the river was believed to be his, though Rev. G Y Allen of Salem questioned the identification and thought the recovered body was not Dickey.

Petoskey Mich Detroit G. Y. Allen Salem Allen Dickey

Catholic View on Divorce and Social Contact

Rev J H McMahon spoke to Cathedral Library Association on divorce in Catholic practice. He cited Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Farley on social interactions with divorced individuals and noted Pauline privilege for non Christian marriages. He warned against misinterpretation and discussed marriage rites and Depew case implications.

New York J. H. McMahon Cathedral Library Cathedral Library Association Cardinal Gibbons Archbishop Farley Farley McMahon Father McMahon Depew Nice

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Pure Witch Hazel

An advertisement extols DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as the only pure unadulterated witch hazel salve. It warns that rival witch hazel products are counterfeit and may not deliver a scar free healing.

DeWitt

Dowie Insane Says A Noted Alienist

Dr. E C Spitzka, eminent alienist, studies John Alexander Dowie called Elijah II, concluding his long false role fuels a breakdown with old age. He labels Dowie delusional insanity and megalo mania, noting business skill masks a disturbed mind. The piece cites Buckley’s lunatic view and press furor.

New York E. C. Spitzka John Alexander Dowie Elijah Sii Madison Square Garden Dr. Spitzka John Alexander Dowle Dowie Dr. Buckley Press Reporters

Various Indiana Local Notes Include Deaths and Honors

In Elwood near Peru Mrs John Eberle died from injuries after a stair fall. Nineteen saloon warrants issued in North Manchester for liquor-law violations. Four rooms closed in Columbia City school for scarlet fever. Hawk and Hardman in Lancaster township harvested 92 pounds honey from a bee tree. David Snively aged 72 died suddenly in Heaton Elkhart county where he served as justice of the peace. Hugh Woods Co awarded a Rochester street paving contract at 1.58 per sq yd brick and 0.44 per ft stone curbing. A DeKalb dinner honored Andrew Casebeer born 1806. Graves Bartels cement walk in Warsaw claimed to be the first in front of a U S business. Marion Ingrim of Winamac owns a 288 year old family Bible detailing births marriages and deaths since 1669.

Columbia City George Hawk Joel Hardman Lancaster Township Huntington County David Snively Heaton Elkhart County Hugh Woods & Co Decatur Rochester Butler Andrew Casebeer DeKalb County Casebeer A. W. Bates Graves & Bartel Warsaw United States Marion H. Ingrim Democrat- Journal Winamac Ingrim

Romance of Two Skaters Marks 50th Anniversary

Columbus Indiana celebrated the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs William McCalip at their home. They wed October 20 1653 by Squire Bloom of Hope. William born near Hope 1832 and Amanda Burcham born near Salem North Carolina in 1887. She moved to the county at age four and has lived there since. Their romance began while skating on a cold winter day and their love endures after fifty years.

Columbus Ind William McCalip Squire Bloom Hope Amanda Burcham Salem N. C

Advert says Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy

An advertisement urges readers to ask for Foley's Honey and Tar as the best lung remedy for coughs and colds. It claims rapid cures and notes Dreier & Bro as the sellers.

Races Finished After Weather Delays

Two races postponed by bad weather last fall week were completed after late start attempts.

Five Heats Run in Mixed Race At Churubusco

Kelley Martin owned by J. M. McCormack of Churubusco won two heats while five heats were run in the mixed race. Times were 2 23 4, 2 34 and 2 31 with G. L. Hale as starter and Harry Van Aletine Dr. W. F. Myers and Mr. Miller as judges.

Kelley Martin J. M. McCormack Churubusco G. L. Hale Harry van Aletine W. F. Myers Mr. Miller

Indiana delegate chosen for Jerusalem Sunday school convention

Rev. E. W. Allen pastor at West Jefferson Street Church of Christ named as one of Indiana’s delegates to the world fourth Sunday school convention in Jerusalem on April 18 19 and 20 next year.

E. W. Allen West Jefferson Street

Seidel Estate Probate Sets Up Family Trust

The will of Edward Seidel filed in the circuit court preserves the estate until the widow’s death. Otto Seidel named trustee with 2 percent of collected funds as compensation. Monthly $100 to Mrs. Anna Seidel, widow, and semiannual division of remaining income among widow and children. If Otto dies first, the oldest son takes over. No bond required unless future changes. Executed March 26, 1900, witnesses J. E. K. France and Louis F. Curdes.

Edward Seidel Circuit Court Otto Seidel Anna Seidel

Fort Wayne men arrested in Danville robbery of veterans

Reuben and Irvin Lighthill of Fort Wayne Ind were detained in Danville Ill on charges they assaulted and robbed numerous veterans at the National Soldiers Home Tuesday night. Police recovered 100 in gold coin two gold watches a revolver and skeleton keys from the suspects after a running pursuit and they denied ties to the crime.

Danville Ill Reuben and Irvin Lighthill Fort Wayne Ind National Soldiers’ Home

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promoted as Thorough Healer

Advertising copy asserts Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures burns sores bruises cuts boils ulcers and skin eruptions. Sold by Dreier and Bro druggists with a money back satisfaction guarantee for 25 cents.

Bucklen Dreier & Bro

Fire at Schlatter Co. causes major basement blaze in Columbia

A candle near a barrel of roof paint touched off a basement fire at Co. C Schlatter & Co in Columbia and Clinton streets. Firemen flooded the first floor to stop spread while rescuers moved stock and books to safety. Loss estimates range around 60,000. insurance covers both stock and building. fire raged about an hour with smoke filling the shaft and crowd control enforced by police.

Hardware House of Co. C. Schlatter & Co Columbia Clinton Streets Roy Mertz Mertz Mr. Schlatter Schlatter Carter & Co In Incorporated Fol& Ee Pevaident

Insurance amounts listed by local agencies in Mist

The compilation of insurance carried in various companies represented by local agencies includes Schrader & Wilson with 11000 dollars Net reiter and Gumpper 4000 dollars Anselm Fuelber 3000 dollars F X Schuhler 3000 dollars Edward Seidel 4000 dollars Beahler & Langard 2000 dollars Lennart & Ortlieb 2000 dollars G W Boerger 1000 dollars Lumbard & Co 1000 dollars M W Fitch & Sons 1000 dollars.

Robbed the Grave

John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near death illness with jaundiced skin and weakness. After doctors lost hope, Electric Bitters brought marked improvement and complete recovery after three weeks. He claims the remedy saved him from death and urges others to try it at 56 cents.

John Oliver Philadelphia Dreier & Bro

St Augustine's Academy observes Foundation Day with program

Young ladies at St Augustine's academy presented an inter esting program in a preliminary observance of Foundation day the Order of Providence community feast day. The elocution class performed a pantomime and the Magnificat was sung by the seniors. A pleasant reception followed in the music hall.

St. Augustine’s Academy Order of Providence Mother Theodore Academy

DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Banish Gripe in Painless Pills

An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as the perfect painless pill. It claims the medicine cleanses the system, improves liver action, clears complexion, relieves headaches, and leaves a pleasant taste. Bob Moore of Lafayette Indiana endorses them, noting other pills cause griping while these do not. Sold by Meyer Bros. Co.

DeWitt Bob Moore Lafayette Ind Meyer Bros. Co

Troopships to Stop at Honolulu Guam on Orient Voyages

Orders require troopships to halt at Honolulu and Guam on every trip to the orient with a return stop at Honolulu on each voyage. Some segments may also call at Nagasaki.

San Francisco Cal Devol Transport Service Honolulu Guam Orient Nagasaki

Foley's Honey and Tar Saved Her Life Says Plainview Wife

W. W. Baker of Plainview Nebraska writes his wife suffered lung trouble for fifteen years and spent over $1,000 with no relief. A friend recommended Foley's Honey and Tar and the remedy restored her health and hope. Sold by local outlets.

W. W. Baker Plainview, Neb Foley Dreier & Bro

Big Mills To Resume Operations In Joliet Plan

Joliet Illinois October 22 officials of Illinois Steel company have ordered a restart of operations at the steel plant next Monday in all departments. The move will employ about 2000 men after a two week shutdown under a general order for an indefinite period.

Joliet, Ills Illinois Steel Company

Man Cures Kidney Trouble After Nights Awake

Mr. Owen Dunn of Benton Ferry West Virginia reports years of kidney and bladder trouble forcing him to rise twelve times nightly until Foley's Kidney Cure provided lasting relief after two bottles. Sold by local outlets.

Owen Dunn Benton Ferry W. Va Foley Dreier & Bro

Croatians Remanded for Murder Extradition from Bow Street

Two Croatian men arrested on the steamer Philadelphia in Southampton were remanded to Bow Street court London for extradition on charges of murdering railroad contractor J. Ferguson at Wear Middletown Pennsylvania on September 25. They carried $1,200 when seized.

Southampton Eng Philadelphia New York Bow Street London T. Ferguson Wear Middletown

Danger in Fall Colds Warned By Old Remedies

Fall colds can linger through winter risking pneumonia bronchitis or consumption. Foley's Honey and Tar cures quickly and prevents serious results. It is old and reliable tried and tested contains no opiates and will not constipate. Sold by Dreier and Bro.

Dreier

Amicus Club Ladies Entertained At Home

A note records that Kirike entertained the ladies of the Amicus club at her home. The brief item highlights a social gathering hosted by Kirike with club members in attendance.

Kirike Amicus Club

Knox Bonnparte Con ference With Roosevelt On Postal Probe

Attorney General Knox and special counsel Bonaparte and Conrad met with President Roosevelt to discuss the postal investigation. The report focuses on methods and phases of charges, with some recommendations but no firm decisions on personnel. Public release of the findings will follow and include acts by non indicted officials where statute limits prosecutions.

Washington Knox Charles J. Bonaparte Holmes Conrad Postoffice Department Bonaparte Quonrad Congress Conrad-Bonaparte

Senate to take up canal question via Morgan resolution

Washington reports indicate Senator Morgan plans to introduce a resolution on the Isthmian canal. He seeks immediate Senate consideration, arguing the Panama route is beyond debate and urging the president to build via the Nicaraguan path under the Spooner law.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Senate Morgan Alabama

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. C Rohlmann-Wagner ST. Mary's OF the Woods Ship Lohse Alemi Ate Inter Elijah Indiana John Eberle Elmwood Peru North Manchester Jerusalem J. E. K. France Louis F. Curdes Pennsylvania Railroad Gorsline Stoll Pennsylvania Railroad Police C. C. Schlatter & Co Postal Department
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