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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1907
Page
10
A 1908 article by the Byway preacher outlines themes from Leviticus 10:1 7, discussing a wilderness journey and rebrewed ideas. The piece reflects on scripture authority and the preacher’s interpretation within the eleventh installment.
Sermonette on Nadab and Abihu from Aaron's line. It stresses God's holiness, reverent access, and obedience, citing Acts 5 and Ananias and Sapphira as precedents for swift judgment. The piece argues saved souls find joy in heaven through righteousness, and warns against intoxication dulling spiritual perception.
The Angola Magnet recalls the arrival of the second steam railroad into Angola and the 1870 introduction of regular service on the Fort Wayne Jackson and Saginaw line. It notes early figures like A W Hendry and Curley Smith, the modest initial trains, wood burners, and the economic impact including salt prices and county taxes.
Huntington Ind Sept 4 a big Tyson barn within two hundred yards of the Forepaugh Sells circus tents was burned to ashes entailing a loss of 1500 mostly to the Tyson premises. The fire caused excitement inside the circus tent as Tyson family members attended the show and the blaze is believed incendiary.
Paris dispatch reports Walter Wellman may delay his balloon voyage to reach the North Pole. An unfavorable wind, north or east, could force postponement or deflation of the craft, with a new attempt not before next August if no south wind appears by September 19.
The United States government raises deposits at the German American bank in Fort Wayne by 50000, bringing total government deposits to 125000. The move follows Secretary Cortelyou's plan to spread cash across the country to speed crop movements amid peak demand for money.
Fort Wayne readers learn Rev S M McKay and wife former Salvation Army captains have left the army to evangelize. They began undenominational tent meetings in Goshen at the March lot corner Main and Jefferson after a summer at Winona studying preaching under notable ministers. The couple traveled with endorsement from Rev J Wilbur Chapman and Mrs McKay plays cornet.
After settling accounts from the Staats Verbund convention in this city in May the executive committee reports a nice balance and votes to donate the bulk to charity. The St Vincents Orphan asylum receives the largest share with smaller sums to St Charles Benevolent Society of St Marys church and St Martins Benevolent Society of St Peters church. The committee is elated by the convention's conduct and results. Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup is guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act. June 3290 1906. Serial No 1098.
The North Indiana conference of the Free Methodist church will convene in this city on September 25 in the denomination's church. It covers Knox Fort Wayne Union City districts with a large delegation expected from these districts. Bishop Walter Sellew of Jamestown NY will preside.
Hartford City Indiana reports a northbound Lake Erie and Western train struck a buggy at a road crossing killing a mother and two children and injuring none of the horse. The victims were Mrs Robert GUEST IMAN 40 and children Gretta GUESMAN 18 and Frank GUESMAN 20. The family were Hartford City High School students. the husband and father was devastated by the tragedy.
Waterloo Iowa September 7 a northbound Rock Island express jumped the track near Norris and crashed into a sidetracked freight killing twelve passengers and seriously injuring many more. The smoking car was smashed and many identified victims listed with several unidentified remains and personal items recovered. The train was late and sped to make up time when the front wheels derailed and the engines collided, injuring crew members and passengers.
In a railroad wreck, fatalities occurred among occupants of the smoking car. Passengers in the following coaches escaped with minor injuries. A nurse aided victims, and Dr. Charles J. O Keeffe, found amid wreckage, sacrificed help after directing rescuers. The injured were moved to Norris and Waterloo Presbyterian hospital where several were said to be in precarious condition.
In Franklin Ohio Fire Chief B H Miller shot and killed J H Little as the man cowered in a police station cell. Little had been jailed for trial after eloping with Miller's wife from Springfield. Mrs Miller confessed the affair and said she wanted to return home.
Miss Grace Lukens. assistant in the art department, and Dr. W F Myers secretary, with decorators, spent the day on grounds designing fair decorations. Bunting and flags will cover all buildings and the art hall will receive special attention. The plan includes orderly exhibits to prevent damage, bright colors for grand stands barns offices poultry and agricultural hall, with a substantial budget for park beautification. A contract from George W Rollins for a trained wild animal show with twenty lions is secured for the week. David Fyffe, long associated with the fair, will judge and possibly oversee the horse department.
John Naylor of the city purchased the Grand Union agency in Huntington from John Welch and has already taken possession of the business, signaling a smooth transition of ownership and operations.
Mrs. Fred M. Fish, wife of a retired broker, was found fatally harmed at 423 Davis Street Evanston. Her husband, with his throat cut, lay unconscious nearby. Police suspect Fish killed his wife and attempted suicide, but doctors report he may recover enough to offer a statement. A servant and neighbors heard a disturbance before the fatal acts. The couple had long health and despondency concerns. Fish was moved to a sanitarium as mental illness was noted.
Pittsburgh at six in the morning Peter Boyle 35 a gardener forced entry into a rooming house where his wife slept with their seven year old son dragged her from bed fired a bullet into her head and killed himself with a shot to the temple She died in hospital Officials said he had been out of work for some time and drank heavily.
In St Louis on Sept 7 Christian Kelley Sr. 47 is jailed after his son Christian Kelley Jr. 20 was found fatally stabbed. The elder says the son attacked with a chair during a reprimand and he stabbed in self defense. The incident occurred before the mother and sister.
Uniontown Pa September 6 William Wiensing was awarded $45 000 damages for injuries said to come from his father in law James Smith a wealthy coal operator After eloping with Smith's daughter a year earlier Smith met Wiensing with a Winchester rifle and shot him in the right arm shattering the bone and potentially destroying use of the limb Smith is serving a five year penitentiary sentence for felonious shooting with intent to kill
The cases against Lloyd Hursh involving surety of the peace trespass and possessing fish nets were moved to Justice Huser’s court on change of venue and continued until September 25. The matter is likely to be heard in the circuit court.
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