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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1907

Page

13

Salvation Armys Industrial Homes Promise Reform and Dividends

The Salvation Army Industrial Homes in New York fund social uplift by collecting and selling discarded goods to fund 6 percent preferred stock dividends. Sixty six homes nationwide aim to reintegrate wanderers into work, paying $2 to $3 weekly to laborers while rebuilding their independence and habits.

New York Salvation Army Industrial Homes’ Company West Forty-eighth Street Salvation Army United States R. Caygill Industrial Homes Company Dustrial Homes

Murdered Groom-Elect Found Shot Before Wedding in Indiana

Homer S Casey, 31, a traveling salesman from Bloomfield, was found shot in the head in his buggy in the Ragilesville barn lot near his mother’s home. He had just visited his fiancée Anna Stone and was due to marry today. No revolver found. murder theory favored as he appeared to have no enemies. Casey belonged to a respected local family and was returning from a visit to his fiancée when killed.

Homer Casey Eaglesville Ind Bloomfield Homer S&s. Casey Ragilesville Casey Anna Stone Peter M. Stone Chicago

License Revoked for Muncie Saloon of Charles Gwinnup

Muncie Ind Sept 11 the mayor revoked the liquor license of Charles Gwinnup who operated Walnut street saloon. Gwinnup had pleaded guilty to selling liquor on Sunday and paid a fine. The mayor’s action follows. Gwinnup vowed to close at 11 pm. It is believed another license will take over next month after a one month shutdown. This is the fourth license revoked.

Muncie Ind Guthrie Charles Gwinnup Gwinnup Mqnor Walnut Street Daniel Boone Oil Company

Mayor Vess Bonded After Beer Sale Test Case

William Vess, Oscar Anderson, and Harry Garrard faced action as Vess violated the law by selling intoxicants without a license. He posted bond and sought to challenge mayoral license revocation powers in higher courts. The case suggests brewing company backing and probes into three other saloon keepers, with Arthur Davisson’s license possibly at risk.

William Vess Oscar Anderson Harry Garrard Vess Retherford Bond Wess Arthur W. Davisson

Institute Officials Named by Township Teachers

The article lists year officials for institute work by township groupings. It names chairmen and secretaries for Washington Wayne St Joe Adams New Haven Cedar Creek Springfield Scipio Perry Eel River Milan Maumee Jefferson Marion Madison Pleasant Lafayette Monroe Jackson and others with respective leaders and secretaries.

Washington Wayne St. Joe Adams New Haven S. J. Brubaker Agnes McCay Aboit and Lake James Chamberlain Fannie Pratt Cedar Creek Springfield Scipio Albert R. Parker W. E. Metcalf Perry and Eel River P. E. Sible Helen Biddle Milan Maumee Irvin Tonkel Nellie Wilson Jefferson and Marion Lucius Summers Josephine Linden Madison L. H. Lenhart Anna Harrod Pleasant and Lafayette John Ruhl Ollie Welbaum Monroe B. F. Clem Minnie Stevenson Jackson Lewis Emenheiser Ella Gorman

Thief Nipped Watch From Chicago Visitor

Miss Eleanore Matthias of this city was robbed in Chicago last week while with friends in a park crowd. She had the watch in her coat pocket for safety but someone slipped it away from her garments as she mingled among shoppers and revelers.

Chicago Eleanore Matthias

Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery ingredients listed

The wrapper declares a full list of ingredients in plain English and extols the tonic as a blood purifier and liver aid. It emphasizes non alcohol composition and names roots such as Golden Seal Queen's root Stone Mandrake Bloodroot and Black Cherrybark. It promises to treat stomach disorders indigestion biliousness and skin affections while noting an Alt-Healing Salve for ulcers and a non alcoholic composition.

Doctor Pierce R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y Dr. Pierce

Burton Wins Command of Grand Army of the Republic

Charles G. Burton of Nevada Missouri was elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic at the 41st annual encampment in Saratoga New York. The session opened with the annual address and officer reports including plans for veteran education and hospital care for insane veterans.

Saratoga N. Y Charles G. Burton Nevada Grand Army of the Republic Robert B. Brown Jos. W. O'Neal Wm. H. Armstrong W.H. Johnson Warren Lee Goss Mr. Johnson

Trial Charge Holds Harry Aldrich in County Jail

Harry Aldrich stepson of a hod carrier living in Bloomingdale was held to the circuit court on a charge of obtaining goods by false representations after taking eighty seven cents of groceries from Lorenz Harcher's store. Bond set at five hundred dollars by Judge B W Skelton in the city court.

Harry Aldrich Bloomingdale Lorenz Harcher Aldrich B. W. Skelton Capble Emma .Fremont Decatur Clarence Simmons Superior Street Bessie Ferguson Mary Jones Bill McCall George EB. Baker John H. Shackelford Proore Earl Arnold Fred “Whitey Worren

City School Bonds Arrive for Signatures

The 76000 issue of school bonds has arrived in the city for signatures of the school board president and secretary under the First National Bank. The bonds were recently sold to a Cincinnati bond house.

First National Bank C Winsinnati Bond House

Veterans of Civil War Parade With Old Flag in Saratoga

Saratoga N Y September 11 Martial music and old war time tunes stirred the city for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment parade. About 15090 marchers were expected though the route was shortened to one mile and limited to G A R members. The event featured a large flag draped over Gen Grant and escorted by the Grenadier Guard. Governor Hughes and national officers reviewed the line as New York hosted ceremonies.

Saratoga N. Y Grand Army Department of New York Robert B. Brown

Seven Qualified for Post Office Appointments in Fort Wayne

May civil service exams in this city yield seven eligibles for the Fort Wayne post office. Four carriers and three clerks receive the certified grades, with names and scores listed. all prior eligible lists are exhausted by current appointments.

Hanna Prrecy S. Walker Madison Street George P. Fruechtenicht Walton Avenue Fred

Fort Wayne Medical Society Thanks Council Over Milk Ordinance

The Fort Wayne Medical Society presented resolutions thanking city officials for passing the milk ordinance. Doctors praise the council and mayor for protecting infant health. Dr. George Gillie is the chosen inspector and will be offered the post, with prior offers from Columbus, Ohio.

Fort Wayne Medical Society Sentinel George Gillie Board of Health

Crop yields fall short as oats and wheat lag countywide

Observing crop conditions, Charles McCulloch reports oats threshing shows 20 to 23 bushels per acre versus 45 normal. Wheat is about one third below normal. He warns southern and eastern lowlands may yield poorly, while higher lands could produce decent corn if good weather persists.

Charles McCulloch I. McCulloch

Historic Gold Church To Be Razed For Fort Wayne Hotel Site

The Fort Wayne Hotel Co. awarded the contract to Joseph Hartman and Henry Benning to demolish the Berry Street Methodist Episcopal church at Berry and Harrison to clear land for a new hotel. Demolition begins immediately, with completion in ninety days. The 1860 church was long a Fort Wayne landmark and later served varied community uses after the congregation moved to a newer building. Material from the old structure will be reused in city residences.

Fort. Wayne Berry Street Fort Wayne East Wayne Lafayette Streets First Methodist Episcopal Church of E. C. Burode Salvation Army Republican Central Committee Tippecanoe Club Battery PB Messrs. Hartman and Benning

Great Council rescinds regalia law in reorganized initiatory form

Norfolk Va Sept 11 in its sixtieth annual session the great council of the United States Improved Order of Red Men adopted an amendment prohibiting future membership for saloon keepers and bartenders. The council repealed Niagara Falls regulations substituting jewel for sash and returned to the old initiatory regalia.

Great Council Norfolk Great Council of United States Niagara Falls

Daughter of Chris Hess runs away to Chicago found by police

Carrie Hess of near Arcola left for Fort Wayne but diverted to Chicago for a day or two. She was traced by the Chicago police and located there on Wednesday after a runaway incident.

Carrie Hess Chris Hess Arcola Chicago Fort Wayne Police

Battle of Bullets in Frisco Car Strike

In Frisco on September 11 a clash between non union and union car men left five injured near Utah and Twenty fourth streets. Wounded were Morris Rosenberg Roy Perkins J J Cotter Harry Copers and Frank Smith. Police intervened as shots were fired during the confrontation near United railroads car barns. H Greene a non union worker was arrested on suspicion of firing a shot.

San Francisco St. Luke's Hospital Morris Rosenberg Roy Perkins J. J. Cotter Harry Copers Frank Smith United Railroads Utah Twenty-fourth R. L. Wade J. W. Miller A. Bigelow H. Greene

Final dividend declared in Turley bankruptcy case

Referee Sol A. Wood declares a second and final 8 percent dividend to Turley creditors of Lig onier after a prior 15 percent payout. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething is guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act of June 30 1906 with Serial No 1098.

Sol A. Wood F. J. Turley Ligonier

Real Estate Notice for Pfeiffer Rooms Bass Block

GC E Pfeiffer announces rooms 6 7 in the Bass Block for rental or sale. The brief notice lists the address and contact for interested buyers or tenants seeking space in the building.

E. Pfeiffer

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