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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1903

Page

12

Eczema Infants Treated With Cuticura Remedies Worldwide

Article touts Cuticura for severe eczema in babies and skin conditions, claiming cures and relief where other treatments fail. Recommends warm baths with Cuticura Soap, thorough soaking of affected areas, and use of Cuticura Ointment and Resolvent pills or liquids, plus avoidance of cold water. Mentions global availability and contact addresses in London Paris Boston and other depots.

London Dive de la Paz Boston Columbus Potterbrug & Chem. Corp

Durbin seeks Doc Martin return to Indiana from Illinois

Governor Durbin issued a requisition to Governor Yates of Illinois requesting the return to Vanderburgh county Indiana of Doc Martin a colored man indicted for riotous conspiracy. Martin a ringleader in the Evansville riots fled with Bud Fruit after a grand jury was convened. He was arrested in Chicago and requires formal requisition to be sent back.

Indianapolis Ind Durbin Yates Illinois Indiana Martin Vanderburg County Evansville Chicago

Lightning’s Dire Work Kills Man in Hazard Court House

Hazard Kentucky reports lightning struck the court house killing John J. Baker who stood in the doorway. The bolt stunned six other men and the building was set on fire and nearly burned down.

Hazard, Ky Court House John J. Baker

Powers Faces Third Trial Death Sentence in Goebel Case

Georgetown Ky August 29 ex Secretary of State Caleb Powers is found guilty a third time in the Goebel murder case and sentenced to death by hanging. The crowded courtroom hears the verdict as Powers remains composed while Arthur Goebel reacts with distress. Powers previously faced life terms on two prior trials.

Georgetown Caleb Powers William Goebel Powers Arthur Goebel Cincinnati

Attorneys Prepare Insanity Defense in Wolfe Case

The defense is expected to rely on Terrell's mental condition and provocation at the time of the deed while acknowledging that Wolfe was killed. Expert testimony from leading doctors will focus on whether temporary insanity caused the act and its duration until the triggering cause was removed.

Terrel Wolfe

Excellent School of Business Highlighted by City Leaders

The Huntington Business University is praised as a premier training school with vast faculty, a dedicated block, gym facilities, and affordable living costs. Graduates quickly obtain positions in large firms, and the school markets its free catalogue via President C. E. Hawkins.

Huntington Business University Huntington C. E. Hawkins

Hess Wrote An Order For Arsenic In a Gambit Case

Columbia City Indiana August 29 Fred Hess a county jail inmate faces scrutiny over a string of apparent theatrics in a blackmail plot observers suspect a staged crisis. Hess mailed a letter to Montgomery Ward for fifteen cents worth of arsenic claiming it for a headline creating scheme while others doubt his intent and note he could have harmed himself more directly.

Columbia City Ind Fred Hess Montgomery, Ward & Co Chicago Sheriff

Anderson Farmer Sues for Divorce to Let Wife Remarry

James Foster of Anderson County files for divorce to allow his wife to wed her chosen lover William Howard. Foster states he loves his wife and wishes her happiness, despite the sacrifice, and notes no prior marital trouble as he supports her decision to marry Howard.

Anderson, Ind James Foster Anderson William Howard Foster Howard

Woman Used Ax in Defending Honor

In Springer New Mexico Cornelia Gonzales attempted to enter Mrs. Sarah Solano’s home with her two children present and was killed by Solano with an ax. Gonzales struck him six times breaking the skull in six places. He was a brother-in-law of Solano and had made improper proposals. A coroner’s jury exonerated the woman.

Springer, N. M Cornelia Gonzales Sarah D. Solano Gonzales

Removal Move Expands Fort Wayne Farm Machinery Stock

Due to business growth, Dry Shordon & Co has moved across the street to Nos. 218 and 220 East Columbia Street in the former Wayne Buggy building. The firm promises the largest and most complete stock of farm machinery buggies and carriages in Fort Wayne and urges customers to visit the new quarters.

Wayne Buggy Company Fort Wayne East Columbia Street Wet D. Shordon & CO

Struck Fifty Barrel Well Near Shirley City

A drilling company near Shirley City shot a 1500 foot oil well Thursday morning. Oil men estimate output at fifty barrels per day once pumping starts, with immediate plans for another well. The blast sent oil up several feet and over ground several inches deep before capping. The field is new and viewed as promising.

Shirley City

Cure a Cold in One Day Advertisement

Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets promise a one day cure for a cold with a money back guarantee from all druggists. E W Groves signature appears on each box and the price is 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Boilers for power house and traction sub stations

The Springfield and Fort Wayne Traction company began buying equipment for the power house and substations. Local representative H. H. Haruff and road officials visited Herne to examine several large boilers likely to be purchased and shipped to Decatur.

Springfield & Fort Wayne Traction Company H. H. Haruff Herne

Terrell Murder Trial Likely Pushes to November Term

The trial of John W. Terrell for the murder of his son in law Melvin Wolfe at Petrol eum is expected to be delayed beyond the August session and may not occur until the November term, as disclosed from Bluffton Indiana reports.

Bluffton, Ind John W. Terrell Melvin Wolfe Petroleum

Imperial Army Annihilated Near Morocco Engagement

Paris dispatch reports a large imperial force of about three thousand sent to relieve the sultan’s troops was surprised and nearly wiped out by insurgents. Over one thousand were killed or wounded, including seven native governors, in the ambush.

Paris Foreign Office Morocco Temps

Appointment of Henry C. Paul as receiver questioned

Auburn Indiana August 29. After Henry C. Paul of Fort Wayne was named receiver for the Angoin and Lake James electric line it emerged Willis Rhodes had been picked as special judge for DeKalb county only and lacked jurisdiction in Steuben county. Judge J E Rose was recalled from Hot Springs to Angol a and renewed Paul’s appointment on the suggestion of A O Wood Croxton Powers attorneys for Congressmen Smith.

Auburn Ind Henry C. Paul Fort Wayne Angoin & Lake James Willis Rhodes DeKalb County Steuben County J. E. Rose Hot Springs Angola Paul Oa A. 0. Wood Croxton & Powers Gontrseme Smith

Appointment of delegates from Allen county to state convention

Allen county commissioners appoint Mrs. M. B. Gorsline Mrs. Ida Overmeyer Mrs. Helen F. Guild Louis Schirmeyer Jared D. Bond and Thomas Turflinger as delegates to represent Allen county at the state convention of charities and corrections next month. Citizens' Trust Company at Clinton and Berry streets issues certificates of deposits redeemable at any bank with 3 percent interest and has $400 000 security behind it. Hundreds of farmers are depositing and the company offers farm loans at 6 percent interest. John Ferguson president Ernest W. Cook secretary.

M. B. Gorsline Ida Overmeyer Helen F. Guild Louis Schirmeyer Jared D. Bond Thomas Turflinger Allen County Citizens’ Trust Company Clinton and Berry Streets John Ferguson Ernest. W. Cook

Judge Rose To Make Appointment In Due Form

Report notes Judge Rose will return to preside and make the appointment properly. Cars from Fort Wayne may be moved here to the line until the cabs ordered can be completed. Mr. Paul departed for Angola to manage property and could not say if he arranged financing or car loans.

Judge Rose Fort Wayne Paul Angola

Ninth regiment Knights of Pythias reorganized by brigadier

The Ninth regiment Uniformed Rank Knights of Pythias is reorganized by Brig. General Jones of Indianapolis. Regimental companies include Fort Wayne Huntington Kendallville Wabash Warren Garrett Roll Butler Waterloo Decatur Bluffton New Haven and Auburn. Several offices filled by appointment with others to be chosen at a September 7 meeting. W. H. W. Peltier of this city is named as a candidate for colonel.

Knights of Pythias Jones Indianapolis Fort Wayne Huntington Kendallville Wabash Warren Garrett Roll Butler Waterloo Decatur Bluffton New Haven Auburn Sappointment W. H. W. Peltier

A Live Electric Wire Deals Death

Logansport Indiana August 29 David Henderson a deliveryman for the Max inkuckee Ice company was electrocuted in John Schultz meat market while loading an ice box He touched a live wire short circuited by lightning the night before The city was without electric light last night Lafayette Indiana August 29 Peter Clemens aged 71 of 2604 South Street was thrown from a spring wagon in Union Street near the Lafayette stock farm His left leg was badly mangled and amputated at the knee He was dragged by the wheel and is expected to recover

Logansport Ind David Henderson Maxinkuckee Ice Company John Schultz Lafayette Union Street Peter Clemens South Street Clemens

Girl Bitten by Rattlesnake Near Ches terton

Walaraiso Indiana August 29 Twelve year old daughter of Mrs Urbansky north of Chesterton was barefoot when a rattlesnake bit her foot on the highway. She is in grave danger and may die from the bite.

Logansport Cass County Free of Smallpox After Three Years

In northern Indiana Logansport and Cass county report no smallpox cases for a month and the last patient is discharged from the isolation hospital. Plymouth boys search for pearls in Yellow river mussels. one boy reportedly has a tin can of stones worth 2 to 8 dollars each. The Logansport street railway company led by George F. McCulloch plans major track reconstruction and improvements. the company also owns Fort Wayne city lines.

Logansport Cass County Plymouth Yellow River George F. McCulloch Fort Wayne

Sudden Death of Wabash County Treasurer-Elect Elias Scott

Elias Scott, county treasurer elect and longtime deputy, died suddenly at his home in Wabash Ind at 3 oclock yesterday from heart trouble. He had just returned from a Michigan fishing trip and was widely supported after winning the Republican nomination on the first ballot. He leaves a family and was a member of Masonry Knights of Pythias and other lodges.

Wabash Ind Elias Scott Michigan Frank Lynn Henry Duften Republian Scott Knights of Pythias

Grem ani Uncle Sam Trading Stamps and Deregers Drug Store

A fragmented OCR entry references Grem ani Uncle Sam Trading Stamps and Deregers Drug Store. The text notes a transaction or listing labeled 1-8 without clear dates or locations. Further readable context is limited to these shop names and a numeric bracket.

Uncle Sam Deregers Drug Store

Bluffton Fire Chief Resigns. McConnell Appointed Successor

Elias Poffenberger resigns as chief of the Bluffton fire department and at his request William McConnell is named to succeed him. The change sets the stage for leadership transition in Bluffton's fire service.

Elias Poffenberger Bluffton Fire Department William McConnell

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