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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1907

Page

2

Final Adjournment of Allen County Teachers Institute

Final day sessions at the Allen County Teachers Institute featured Prof Grawn Dr Armstrong and Prof Meissner presenting on memory work love of books and democracy in public schools. They taught teacher qualities and the Bible as literature with emphasis on practical application and moral formation.

Allen County Teachers’ Institute Grawn Armstrong Meissner Prof A. K. Zartman

Third Day of Allen County Teachers Institute Sessions

Wednesday sessions drew strong interest as teachers heard a series of talks on education. H G Brown led devotionals and discussed efficiency, while Prof Grawn defined the chief aim of education as character fabric. Prof Armstrong commented on teaching responsibilities.

Allen County Teachers’ Institute H. G. Brown Valparaiso Normal School Henry B. Master Grawn Armstrong

Institute notes praise for county teachers at Allen event

Dr Armstrong commended the county teachers at the Allen County Institute, telling Sentinel reporters the group is exceptional. Prof Grawn opened with a Bible reading and led songs, then spoke on the relative value of studies in curriculum. He outlined instrumental, disciplined, and cultural study divisions, stressing early foundational skills. Dr Armstrong analyzed Esther and its dramatic potential, while Prof Grawn and Armstrong discussed storytelling and essential teacher qualities such as health, sympathy, tact, and zeal.

Institute Ref. Meissner Grawn Armstrong Meissner Allen County Institute Sentinel Grown Instrumentel

City church committee seeks mayor aid over recent crimes

A committee from the A. M. E. church visited city hall Thursday to meet Mayor Hoséy and offer help in capturing a thief blamed on the colored community. The church had resolved that crimes reflect on the colored population and appointed Rev. L. Pettiford, Moses Morton, Charles Rhodes, Thomas Nesbitt, Edward Rowlan, George Wilson, William Stearns, Thomas Adams, and William Jones to wait upon the mayor.

A. M. E. Church Hoséy Rev. L. Pettiford Moses Morton Charles Rhodes Thomas R. Nesbitt Edward Rowlan George Wilson William H. Stearns Thomas Adams William 8. Jones

German Workshops Have Orders for Years Ahead

Berlin reports Lieut. Godfrey L. Cardon and American parties found Germany exhibiting extraordinary prosperity and rapid industrial advancement. Visiting 350 works since 1903, they observed full order books many years ahead, high workshop efficiency near 100 percent, and prevalent use of American methods and tools, with Germans adopting but still importing top American tools. Only five of 75 firms refused entry for specific reasons.

Berlin Godfrey L. Cardon United States Revenue Cutter’ Service Belgium Switzerland Germany Magdeburg Alsatian Construction Company Mulhausen America Cardon Europe Lieut United States

Indiana lawyer touts trolley era and Fort Wayne railways

Interview in Europe quotes James Madison Barret of Fort Wayne criticizing government ownership. He notes trolley lines from Fort Wayne to Indianapolis and plans for Fort Wayne to Chicago service via Goshen South Bend Laporte and Michigan City. Barrett praises Indiana business energy and mentions stays at the Hotel Regina with James Murdock and his son.

Paris New York Herald Europe James Madison Barret Fort Wayne Ind France Barrett Indiana Wabash Valley Chicago South Bend Ines Mr. Barrett Indianapolis Goshen Laporte Michigan City Carlsbad Michigan Evansville Mr. Barretts Regina James Murdock Merchants’ National Bank Lafayette James Murdock, Jr

Simpson M. E. Church Board Delays Pastor Decision

The official board met Saturday evening and made no decision on a successor to Rev. J. M. Cause who plans to move west. Five or six candidates are under consideration including Rev. M. A. Harlan of Warren and Rev. Edwards of Westfield. Harlan recently led fundraising for Warren's Old Peoples Home. Selection will rest with the church board and presiding elder Rev. C. A. Wade.

Simpson M. E. Church J. M. Cause West M. A. Harlan Warren Edwards Westfield Harlan Auburn Old Peoples

Missionaries Will Stick to Posts in Tangier News

In Tangier on September 3 reports describe Americans remaining steadfast at their posts amid mounting tensions. The dispatch notes disciplined resolve and a sense of duty among mission workers as international actors respond to the evolving situation.

Braver Christians Flee Fez French Tensions Rise

Seventy Christian workers in Morocco faced fierce Moorish hostility in Fez as locals suspected them of being French spies. They abandoned their work, began traveling toward Tangier, with hopes they reached Alcassar Ceguer safely on Saturday. Communications inland are cut, and news is awaited anxiously.

Fez Morocco Tangier Alcassar Ceguer

Magistrate to Question Cardinal Merry del Val in Italy

Rome August 31 the public prosecutor orders a magistrate to Castgondolfo to interrogate Cardinal Merry del Val papal secretary of state over the August 16 demonstration at Marino where anti clericals booed him as he rode through the village. This marks the first such contact since 1870 between an Italian magistrate and a papal secretary of state.

Rome Gondolfo Merry del Val Papal Marino

Roosevelt Western trip a test of sentiment

Washington reports show President Roosevelt’s August to September Western tour will gauge west side support for his presidency. He plans a quiet Oyster Bay summer, avoiding visitors to prevent talk of a third term while preparing to end his current presidency.

Roosevelt West Washington Oyster Bay New York Texas Loeb White House

Drunken baker fires pistol in Pierceton saloon quarrel

In Pierceton Indiana August 31 Roy C Field a baker and candy maker detained on attempted murder charges after a drinking dispute with Buck Sears escalated from a saloon quarrel to a street shooting. Sears wounded in knee and elbow but not fatally. Field jailed in Warsaw on 1506 bond.

Pierceton Ind Buck" Sears Roy C. Field Warsaw Field Missouri Sears John Hull

Growing hourly danger in Morocco unsettles Tangier

Paris and Tangier dispatches report a rising threat in Morocco with European refuges announced. feuding tribesmen rout troops near Fez under Caid Abdel Kader. Casablanca relays a bold tribal assault aided by weaponry, while foreign correspondents narrowly escape capture. an Arab fugitive seeks to halt attacks, planning to confer with French leaders Friday.

Paris Mafin Tangier Morocco Courir Fez Caid Abdel Kader Casablanca Globe Mulal Hafiq

Question on state proposition contracts with express companies

Fort Wayne inter urban railroads defer permanent contract decisions. General Manager Emmons returned from the east to seek a statewide solution with Indiana interurbans officials. United States Express operates temporarily on the Wabash Valley lines, with Wells Fargo competing for inter urban road franchises.

Fort Wayne Emmons Wabash Valley Indiana United States Express Company Wells Fargo Company United States Company

Schwab Sees Optimism For Steel and Iron Outlook

New York reports Charles M. Schwab remains hopeful about the steel and iron industry. He notes a long-term upward trend over thirty years, calls railroad expansion essential, expects capacity to rise, and predicts demand will grow to fifty million tons with records being eclipsed despite future recessions.

New York Charles M. Schwab

Stewart Resting Quietly After Fractured Skull Incident

Edward Stewart, Van Wert shortstop, was struck on the left side of the head by a pitched ball Monday afternoon by Williamson. He is at St. Joseph's hospital resting quietly with favorable signs but uncertain final outcome. Dr. Rothschild treats him. Drs. Duemling and Ellis confirmed a skull fracture after examination. He was carried from the park following the injury.

Edward Stewart Van

Farmer Injured When Wagon Wheel Drops on Hay Load

William Mitchell a farmer from Washington township two miles northwest of the city sustained injuries at Wells and Superior streets at 8 30 this morning when a rear wagon wheel dropped off and the hay load he rode on overturned. He suffered cuts to head and wrists and back injuries and was taken by ambulance to Hope hospital with injuries not believed serious.

William Mitchell Washington Township City Wells Superior Streets Mitchell Hope Hospital

Family Gatherings Mark September Social Season

Hundred fifty members attended the Gumpp family reunion at Eden church near Muncie on August 25 with noon dinner and an afternoon program. The Guilford reunion at Jeannette Muhn's Auburn home drew many relatives for a basket dinner and socialized hours. Mr and Mrs James Mayhew of Cedarville celebrated his seventy seventh birthday with a noon dinner and guests from several nearby towns. A Gar Creek gathering featured music and outdoor games as guests from Wallen Liberty Center and nearby areas joined in a five o clock dinner celebration.

James Mayhew Cedarville Mayhew Joseph Mayhew Washington Shirey Walter Kryder Jacob Keck Alvin Shirey George Shirey Caroline McGory Anna Stevick Ethel Mayhew Victoria Shirey Clarence Kryder Maggie Carson and Son Pennsylvania Frank Poirson Gar Creek Fred Kahn Mabel Cooper Ethel Agnes Kahn Fort Wayne J. H. Cook August White Della Huguenard Anna Parnin May White Julian Huguenard August Poirson Albert Frank White Wallen Jesse Rothgeb Creighton “Wolf Ellen Johnson Mary Brenner Mary Rothgeb Charlies Ralph Rothgeb Bessie Grace Granville Baker Liberty Center Ella Warner Olive Viola Almira Frances Auburn Elizabeth Scoerpf Frances Schlatter Leo Ezra Guilford Harlan Sarah Warner Joseph Garman Glenn Albert Long Belle Garman Mahlon Garman John Lochner Daniel Krick William Merrell Maude Krick Grayhill Gumpp Eden Church Muncie Amanda Deweesge Dayton, O Sarah Gumpp Chirbusco

Judge Hands It Out Big Ten Thieving Janitor

New York August 31 Judge Foster of the general sessions court sentenced John L Clark a janitor convicted of stealing from tenants to four years in the state prison He warned that further crimes after release could lead to a life sentence and called him a thieving janitor in strong terms.

New York Foster General Sessions Court John L. Clark Clark

Patent Dispute Over Peerless Washing Machine Asset

In bankruptcy proceedings for Peerless Manufacturing, William C. Nahrwold claims a private patent interest in a washing machine, while Citizens' Trust as trustee holds the company property sale and contends the patent is part of the estate. Referee Sol A. Wood hears evidence today to decide whether the patent belongs to the company assets or Nahrwold personally.

William C. Nahrwold Peerless Manufacturing Company Sol A. Wood Citizens’ Trust Company Peerless Company Nahrwold

Fort Wayne Bakers Go to National Master Bakers Meet

Secretary George M. Haffner of the Indiana Association of Master Bakers says Fort Wayne will be well represented at the national convention in Chicago next week. A supetial car is chartered from Indianapolis and Hoosier headquarters will be at the Auditor ium afinéx. The convention opens September 10 at 9 o'clock in the Palmer House and runs until September 13 with planned entertainment.

George M. Haffner Indiana Association of Master Bakers Fort Wayne Master Bakers Chicago Indianapolis Hoosier

Gumpp Family Pioneer Heads Elected Leaders

John Pulver of Fort Wayne was elected president of the Gumpp association and George Hush of this city was elected secretary. Two Allen county men, Jeremiah Gumpp, seventy eight, of Eel River township, and George Gumpp, eighty four, of Perry township, are the pioneer heads of the family.

John Pulver Fort Wayne Gumpp Association George Hush Allen County George Gumpp Perry Township Elghty Jeremiah Gumpp Eel River Township

Edible Recipes From A Vintage Collected Kitchen Page

A compilation of old time culinary instructions includes cottage cheese salad with yellow tomatoes and cucumbers, arrowroot pudding with rose syrup, frozen fruit dessert with orange juice, Leipsie Curry variations for beef mutton or fowl, a Calcutta curry powder blend, fenugreek note tied to tuberculosis, and green corn chowder with pork and canned corn. The reader is guided through curry preparations, spice mixes, and dessert options with stepwise instructions and measurements.

Curious Old Time Recipes Gathered For Home Cookery

A cache of kitchen notes offers detailed methods for frothing eggs in nests, corn chowder from chicken stock, German style string beans with cream, peach cake with peaches, spiced cantaloupe, corn salad, waffles, Greek veal stew, preserved carrots, and creamed rice. Each entry gives step by step instructions, ingredients, and cooking times, with tips such as using olive oil for waffles and serving suggestions like cream with peach cake. The collection reflects a mid century domestic cuisine tone with practical multitask recipes.

Vince

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