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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1906

Page

11

Indianapolis Gas Case Victory In Supreme Court

U S Supreme Court denies Rosa M Cole and others certiorari in Cole versus the City of Indianapolis. The ruling upholds the appeals court decision granting the city control over Natural Gas works, affirming the lower court ruling and leaving the city's authority intact.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Rosa M. Cole Cole Indianapolis Court of Appeals Cit Supreme Cen

Indianapolis Gas Case Ends Long Litigation

The Indiana Supreme Court rules the city of Indianapolis had the right to sell its option on the natural gas plant after Consumers' Gas Trust retired. Citizens' Gas Company, funded by popular stock, will supply artificial fuel gas at a price not exceeding 60 cents per thousand cubic feet.

Indianapolis Supreme Court Consumers’ Gas Trust Company Citizens’ Gas Company

High Ohio official arrested on disorderly conduct charge

Columbus Oct 29 Lawson Emerson clerk of the Ohio supreme court was arrested at his home on a complaint by his wife. He says his son aged 11 struck him with a stick and fled to a neighbor. Mrs Emerson says he knocked her down. Emerson was released on his own recognizance but failed to appear, and a judge ordered him brought in.

Columbus Lawson Emerson St. Clairsville Ohio Supreme Court Garfield Avenue Emerson Glenn Fimerson Beak

Elected Officers Named for Hi Bernians County Board

At the annual meeting of the county board of the Ancient Order of Hi Bernians officers were elected for the upcoming year. President Clifford J. Moran, Vice President Robert Kelly, Secretary Philip Dannehy, Financial Secretary Thomas Kavanaugh, Treasurer James A. Reilly were chosen to serve.

the Ancient Order of Hibernians Clifford J. Moran Robert Kelly Philip Dannehy Thomas Kavanaugh James A. Reilly

Cathedral Boys Sodality Elects Next Year Officers

The Cathedral boys sodality has elected officers for next year with Wayne Monihan as President George Border as Treasurer Byron Hayes as Secretary William Koester as Sacristan Theo Fisher P Reilly H Hoy Edwin McCarthy and Edward Pierre as Consultors.

Boys’ Sodality of the Cathedral Wayne Monihan George Border Byron Hayes William Koester Theo. Fisher P. Reilly H. Hoy Edwin McCarthy Edward Pierre

Hayden Improves After Illness at East Lewis Street

Hon F J Hayden, long ill at his East Lewis street home, is now said to be considerably improved and his case more hopeful according to reports.

F. J. Hayden East Lewis Street

Foley’s Honey and Tar cough remedy guarantee note

Certification that druggists may refund if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure your cough or cold. Claims it stops the cough heals the lungs prevents pneumonia and consumption with no opiates. States genuine product in a yellow package and to refuse substitutes. Dreier & Bro.

Foley Dreier & Bro

Kaiser Slightly Ill With Cold Forces Change In Plans

Berlin reports Kaiser William is suffering from a cold severe enough to cancel his scheduled visit to Liebenberg. He remained active Saturday and Sunday despite hoarseness noted after remarks praising President Roosevelt, with Bly’s Liquid Cream Balm advertised as relief.

Berlin Femperor William Prince Philip Zu Kulenburg Liebenberg Burgess’ Leev Roosevelt

Mrs Eddy Said to Be Near the End and Impersonation Claims

New York reporters claim Mary Baker Eddy of Christian Science is dying and that an impersonator drives her carriage in Concord New Hampshire. The World says Parmelia Leonard of Brooklyn acts as Eddy while manager Frye guards access.

New York Mary Baker G. Eddy Christian Science World New York World Concord Parmella J. Leonard Brooklyn Christian Science Church Mrs. Leonard Clinton Avenue Brooklin Mrs. Eddy Christian Science Cult Boston Frederick N. Ladd Loan and Trust Savings Bank of Concord N. H Pleasant View Frye Mrs Parmelia J. Leonard Calvin A. Frye

New York Stockholders Move to Intervene in Chicago Traction Case

Cyrus H McCormick and other stockholders of North Chicago City Railway and Chicago West Division Railway seek court permission to intervene in the proposed traction settlement. They allege New York control aims to freeze out local interests in the Chicago Union Traction Company which runs north and west side streetcars.

Chicago Cyrus H. McCormick North Chicago City Railway Company Chicago West Division Railway Company United States Circuit Court Chicago’ Union Traction’ Company New York Aterent Cyrus H. McCoorzhick John F. Bass Oe Negs Giailwaycom Ana Thier

Majestic Theatre Half Interest Sold to Stair and Nicolai

M E Rice sells a 50 percent stake in the Majestic Theatre to E D Stair Orrin Stair of Grand Rapids and Detroit and George H Nicolai of New York for 24000. The move preserves Rice in active management and strengthens the venue with prominent national theatrical figures. The Majestic, built by Rice at 62000, opened in 1904 and rebuilt after a 1904 fire, reopening in 1905 with enhanced facilities.

M. E. Rice Majestic Theater Messrs. E. D Orrin Stair Grand Rapids Detroit George H. Nicolai New York Majestic Mr. Rice Stair & Haviin Rice Messrs Stair and Nicolai United States Cincinnati

Doctors said he could not live and recovered with Foley's Kidney Cure

Peter Fry of Woodruff Pennsylvania recounts two years of illness with top doctors in Waynesburg. After a friend recommended Foley's Kidney Cure he bought it for his son and after three bottles began to improve until he was entirely well. Dreier & Bro.

Peter Fry Woodruff Waynesburg Foley Dreier & Bro

Plowing Contest Set At Allen County Farm

The Allen County Plowing association will hold its annual contest Thursday at Blackhawk farm five miles east of the city on Hicksville road. Judge Thomas Clark of Beecher AL presides with a 55 point furrow 20 finish 15 start and 10 end scoring scheme. Committee on arrangements includes W. G. Brook Ames Rentilson Val Goegiein and others with David McKay superintendent for class A and Peter Haines for class B. The field committee features James Gillien John Gieglein and John Gilife.

Allen County Plowing Association Blackhawk Farm Hicksville Road Thomas Clark Beecher W.qrrook Ames Rentilson Val. Goegiein W. F. Dovilbisa John Dickson Peter Cortin John Gillie David McKay Peter Haines Ohmig Bird Jamés Gillié John Gieglein John Gilife

A Lucky Portmintreast Is Mrs. Alexander Of

A fragmentary notice names Mrs. Alexander of Sarre Me as a lucky portmanteau mention in the clipped text, but details are unclear and incomplete.

Alexander Sarre

Great Rush for Mineral Lands at Walker Lake

Thousands of prospectors surged toward the Walker Lake Indian reservation near Thorne Nevada after a noon signal. Launches boats cars and burros ferried men to claim sites as charges of favoritism in entry rights were alleged and Indian police struggled to contain the crowd amid vast, unguarded territory.

Thorne Nev Walker Lake Indian Reservation

Local Notables and Incidents in Whitley County Area

William Obenchain elected marshal of South Whitley. Henry Smalley, Whitley County pioneer, dies at home near Larwill. Mrs. A D Green dies after brief illness in Columbus City. Kendallville cafe coffee urn explodes injuring fixtures. Peter Brickley, former Wells County official, dies near Murray from paralysis. Jacob Brown of LaGrange dies suddenly. Uncle Andy Casebeer, Butler area elder, ill at 102. Anna Warner, Goshen resident, found in marsh gnawing corn. to be returned to asylum. Cedar Creek dredge uproots large stone, largest seen in work. Decatur Packing Co to install plant with $100,000 capital. Benjamin Bartner sues interurban line for damages from Garrett incident June 18.

William Obenchain South Whitley Henry Smalley Whitley County Larwill A. D. Green Fisher Kendallville Peter Brickley Wells County Murray Jacob Brown Andy Casebeer Butler DeKalb County Casebeer Anna Warner Goshen Cedar Creek Auburn Fred Scheiman Dan N. Erwin Decatur Decatur Packing Company Benjamin Bartner Garrett Toledo and Chicago

Prosecution of Grafters Goes On Under Lang Denial

San Francisco October 29 Superior Judge Graham ruled W H Lang Den as de facto district attorney, allowing F J Heney to continue as assistant DA and the indictment and prosecution of alleged municipal grafters to proceed. Police were stationed to maintain order amid the crowd gathered before court.

San Francisco Graham W. H. Langdon F. J. Heney

Hints on farm use for corn and livestock care

The note suggests saving corn for family use by drying it and sharing with neighbors in need. It recalls a flatfooted horse softened by pasture after shoe removal, praising pasture turning as effective medicine. Also advises keeping hogs now to meet a goal price and to maintain a few well rather than many underfed.

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Federal Supreme Court In CITY Citizens’ Company Hei Ohio Sodality MR. Hayden Kaiser Christian Science Leader Dummy Startling Story Eddy Strang Professor Kent Concord School Ary Baker G. Eddy Mire Enone Chicago Traction Stair Havlin Popular Theater Indiananl Graham Holds Lang WILL Heney Infante Beara Tucker Fort Wayne D. W. Tucker W. Wayne Street Tri-State Loan and Trust CO C. A. Wilding, Pres W. E. Mossman Louis Fox G. W. Pixley F. C. Heine, Ass’t Sec W. J. Vesey Att’y H. C. Paul Kraut Cutters
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