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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1899
Page
2
A local education clash escalates as JA dispute enters a new phase at Wood, with parents and organizers pressing for resolution. Officials from the district and school board are expected to meet as the issue centers on curriculum decisions and student outcomes.
In Woodburn, a long standing dispute over school control flared as Township Trustee Woebbeking and Daniel Magers clashed with Shirley City trustees led by Robert Shirley. A sentry was posted, doors were guarded, and both sides pressed for jurisdiction while warrants were issued for assault and battery. Baker paid a fine after pleading guilty. Shirley’s trial was scheduled.
The September term opens with a large group of lawyers in the superior court as the grand jury reconvenes. Judge Dawson presides as various cases move, including a breach of promise action dismissed and a divorce suit filed by Hartman and Stokes for Edward W. Jeffers. Other rulings include a judgment for plaintiff in Hoffman v Sayers and a quieting title decree in Adams school township v Ebenezer Goddard et al.
Fort Wayne Amusement Association reveals the barbecue and race meet schedule for Cent librae's park to run October 5 through 7. Events include a 2:32 trot, 2:23 pace, mile run, amateur races, free-for-all pace and trot, with professionals and amateurs competing across three days.
A great feature announces Charles M. Sheldon’s In His Steps What Would Jesus Do serial publication beginning Thursday September 14 in The Sentinel. The piece notes over 3,000,000 copies sold and compares the work’s influence to Uncle Tom's Cabin, saying it offers lessons for workers, capitalists, devout Christians, and the gutter poor. It urges readers not to miss the opening chapters.
Washington dispatch reports the Navy Department will assign Rear Admiral Farquhar to command the North Atlantic station replacing Succeed Sampson as the previous commander departs. The move signals a leadership shift in naval operations with Farquhar taking over duties.
Dramatic Rennes courtroom scenes culminate in the verdict against Alfred Dreyfus. The crowd, guards, and troops surrounded the Lycee as M Demange urged justice and unity for France. Dreyfus proclaimed his innocence before the panel retired, with the sentence delivered in his absence amid intense public emotion. The report notes street patrols and heightened security throughout the city.
Paris papers mock Berlin Reichsanzeiger statement on Dreyfus case. Echo De Paris calls it a last attempt to save the traitor while Petit Journal notes the Rennes court martial will treat the dispatch with the same weight as a Dreyfus declaration. Mention of Colonel Jouaust and General Galliffet follows.
In the circuit court Judge O'Rourke granted a venue change in William Miller vs Abraham Weil et al, to be tried in Whitley county. He declared Edward Felger unsound minded and appointed Jacob Auer as guardian. Casper Rau remains guardian while a minor with no final settlement. Catherine Van Horn also found unsound minded with no guardian appointed. A new trial was granted in Tracey Derng vs John Burg. He dismissed Carrie Futter’s divorce from Theodore Futter after the defendant’s suicide. The late Stephen Emenheiser’s will is filed for probate detailing equal division among children. A H Bittenger filed affidavits against Springfield ball players. similar information filed by Doughman, with possible dismissals. Judge O’Rourke recently dismissed State vs Thomas Ryan, Francis Bubb, John Kennedy, and Warren Ellenwood on motion by Doughman.
Evidence grows that an attempted murder by dynamite targeted Rev. M. L. Peters of Lopez and family near Plymouth. The charge was placed within three feet of his study chair, suggesting a planned killing. County residents demand prosecution as anger over the deed rises. Peters supported liquor law enforcement and opposed prohibitionist aims.
Walter Records struck George Miller a cigar maker mid night in Wabash Ind Miller died within twenty minutes from a Y shaped wound and skull fracture Records was found at the Sherman house and jailed He waived preliminaries and was remanded without bail Judge Dodge left for Washington to take a cashier position and act as private secretary to Mon Binger Hermann
Pretoria reports growing excitement as the cabinet weighs a decision on war. Secretary of State Reitz travels to Johannesburg and Cape Town. Refugees continue arriving in Cape Town while Britain readies forces to bolster troops in South Africa amid speculation rather than certainty of war.
Four trains carrying refugees from Johannesburg reach Cape Town. Four hundred more arrive in Durban. Over the past week the Johannesburg relief committee aided 2,000 distress cases reported across the Transvaal.
Pretoria residents offer the government meat gifts as the town presents a deserted appearance. Burghers respond to wartime needs with a symbolic donation while the city shows signs of disruption and absence. The note underscores civic sacrifice amid occupation tensions.
London dispatch reports ongoing activity in war and admiralty offices with no new Transvaal developments. Orders reportedly sent to America for light iron girders and bridging sections for potential use in South Africa. Transports shift to docks readying to embark troops.
Frank Bogash sold his chestnut pacing mare Miss Irma to Copake New York owner C. H. Burch for 5000 dollars. Burch, who previously owned Billy Andrews, intends to race Miss Irma next season after seeing her under saddle and noting a 2 06 1 4%4 pace.
He will take up the study of pharmacy. He has till now worked in A. C. Cour's meat market as bookkeeper. Z. H. Travis of Toledo Ohio was here on business Tuesday and Wednesday. Ollie Hargrave is home on a visit to his parents.
Deputy Sheriff Young arrested Chris Boehm, former saloon keeper above Robison park, for unpaid fines. Judge O Rourke issued a minimus and ordered confinement until settlement. Boehm stated he would serve seventy seven days in jail and cover fines and costs.
Early Monday morning a blaze destroyed the barn and silo on William F. DeVilbiss’s farm northwest of the city on the Goshen road. Loss estimated at 1200 dollars with about half covered by insurance. Fire attributed to tramps who used the barn as a sleeping place. livestock escaped, hay grain and harness lost. DeVilbiss is a prominent Allen County farmer and fruit grower.
James Willson a cadet at the Annapolis naval academy arrived in the city Thursday evening to visit his parents at 59 Oakley Street. His father Mr. Willson is on furlough and will stay until September 20. Willson notes life in the US Navy agrees with him. He sailed aboard the training ship Monongahela which recently calmed after a prolonged absence causing concern in naval circles. The ship endured squalls and near a waterspout but there was no alarm aboard and fresh water ran low requiring use of the condensers.
William Seymour Mossman, child of Mr and Mrs Paul Mossman, was baptized at Plymouth church using water from the Jordan River. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Seymoure Mossman of Ohio, former pastor of the church, who performed the rite as the child’s grandfather.
Lee Maycomber night operator at the Wabash depot visits Northville Michigan and will return soon. Mrs J Stocks, niece Addie Stocks and Miss Elizabeth Downhour visit Ver million Ohio and return home. J Stocks returns from Denver after six weeks. Mrs Della Harper ill with hay fever but improving. Fred Hazen of Paynes Ohio visits town Tuesday. O J Pond visits home. Cleaer leaves for Ada Ohio Monday to attend the normal university.
Priscilla Jones, the prosecuting witness in the case against Mrs. Casteel for abortion, was brought before the grand jury after officers feared she might flee the city. Prosecutor Doughman ordered her secured and she was jailed by Deputy Sheriff Stout.
A. S. Lauferty of Fort Wayne will leave to manage Wolf & Co.’s new Boston branch, part of a Philadelphia headquartered novelty advertising firm with a Berlin gallery and aims to establish a New England operation. He will relocate his household to Boston after severing South and West agency duties.
The Sentinel congratulates Wolf & Co. on selecting Fort Wayne for their western head quarters and predicts complete success for Mr. Lauferty in the new establishment.
Township trustees file levies with the auditor as of press time. Reported per township rates include Wayne 68 cents poll 50 cents Springfield 75 cents Pleasant 69 Cedar Creek 75 Marion 67 Monroe 95 Jackson 99 Lake 68 Eel River 80 Perry 76 Lafayette 64 Adams 44 Madison 77 Scipio 75 Washington 61 cents.
C J Welker in Schmitz Block announces another week of bargain prices with new daily arrivals. Cash purchases bring big savings for customers. Corsets 75e and 1.00 at 50c, 50 dozen Ladies Mocha Gloves 1.00, Ladies Long Sleeve Vests 25c, Wrappers 1.00, Petticoats 25 percent off, and a special sale on novelties in jewelry.
A local grocer declares a big volume under a small profits model with fixed prices. Listing includes sugar at 5c per pound, coffee at 5c per tablespoon equivalents, teas up to 50c, tobaccos from 22c to 32c, cigars 90c to 2.50 per hundred, and flour from 3.30 to 3.50 per barrel. Also priced are fish, oils, cans, jars, jugs, and other provisions.
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