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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1904
Page
5
In 1904 Bowser buys an eight dollar lawn mower to curb extortionate grass cutting. He plans to cut the front yard, despite mockery from onlookers. The mower trims grass, creates scents of hay, and draws varied reactions before a misstep lifts his heels and the crowd groans.
Mr Bowser installs a red green mower despite neighbors crowding the yard and a churning street scene. A patrolman intercedes as kids cheer and the matron calls for separation. Bowser retreats to calm the scene, then declares divorce and alimony after the upheaval.
At the annual gathering in Wakarusa on Thursday the 1424 Indiana regiment elected J. S. Connogue of Kendallville president, Daniel Culp of Nappanee secretary, and J. H. Scoville of Fort Wayne treasurer.
The Wooster Herald highlights saloon names such as The Bank The Ark The Blue Goose and Uncle Sam's Whisky as moral cautionary symbols. It argues saloon culture drains savings endangers families and taints national pride with liquor.
A parable from Arab lore warns against letting a small intrusion grow. A miller allows a camel to enter his house piece by piece, until the entire animal occupies the room. The tale cautions that once bad thoughts begin, they invite more, leading to tyranny unless resisted.
The editorial voice condemns intoxicating liquors as a major evil. It cites religion and professions, notes railway workers urged to vow total abstinence, and mentions Iowa masons barring saloon interests from membership. Vermont doctors report tax losses to liquor, while Steuben county nominates candidates for county offices including auditor and coroner.
A prison confession reveals Harry Napoleon blaming alcohol for his crimes and family sorrow. He recounts first pledge at 12, early abstinence after 21, then relapse aided by a relative. He describes the murder near a railroad, the motive, and remorse, urging youths to avoid drink and bad company. Notes on public health and a county attorney appointment follow.
A Daily Mail dispatch from Lhassa on Sept 8 portrays a visit to the Buddhist cathedral during services. Monks sing with deep devotional voices, images of the triune Buddha glitter with jewels, and rituals in the upper temple include silent rites and a demon guardian. White mice circle the lamas to receive daily grain as reverence, while spectators observe from a latticed window in a suffocating candle scent.
Boston Sept 17 General or der issued by Commander in Chief Wilmon W Blackmar of the Grand Army of the Republic announces additional staff appointments Inspector general Leo S Estelle of Omaha James M Schoonaker of Pittsburg as senior aide de camp and chief of staff Henry Holcomb of Philadelphia assistant quartermaster general and custodian of records W E F Martin of Decatur and Samuel Wright of Boston named national color bearers The executive committee of the national council includes Thomas G Sample George W Cook Wm H Armstrong I W Collins John W Hersey S C James and J Cory Winans
A frightened horse hitched to a post office mail wagon bolted from the depot loading area on Berry street near Harrison. It swerved onto the north curb to crash into Randall Wheel Company's show window, injuring itself, wrecking the wagon, tearing a large awning, and damaging goods in the window.
Mrs Raymond Conner of Shelton Washington says kidney trouble haunted her for years until the first dose of Foley's Kidney Cure brought relief and cure. The medicine is sold by Dreier Bro Burt and Sasper Bailer mentions. Burt and Sasper Bailer were arrested in Decatur for stealing two clocks from a box cat and were sentenced to three years in Jeffersonville after a one hour trial. Dr Dade's Little Liver Pills advertised for liver ills sold by Meyer Bros Co and A C Gacke.
Baxter Florida Sept 17 twelve men linked to Deputy Sheriff Thrift killing surrendered to Sheriff Herndon. They boarded a special train to Jacksonville under military guard. New surrendering names include Chas Altman Hillary Altman Jesse Altman and several Dowlings plus Johnsons. Hillary Duncan wounded. others unharmed. Authorities say situation under control with no further trouble expected.
Jacksonville forces guard twenty men believed linked to the Duncans shooting at Baxter. The artillery company Wilson battery arrived and the prisoners will be held for safe keeping.
Huntsville Sept 17 Silas Worley a teamster and Josh H Mitchell a peddler were jailed for alleged roles in the lynching of Horace Maples. Worley charged with arson and Mitchell with murder. Rumors of extra troops to guard the jail were denied by militia captain Lucien Brown.
In Zanesville Ohio Nellie Goyer and James Bay, lovers, killed themselves after a premeditated agreement. Nellie left a letter to her mother foretelling the deed. Nellie was found wounded in a room and James Bay shot himself three miles outside the city while returning from a visit. Authorities believe they planned suicide after parting yesterday night.
Philipsburg editor M T Lynch of the Daily Post writes that Foley's Honey and Tar outperforms other cough and cold medicines for his family. He endorses the product and notes it is sold by Dreler and Bro.
John Weller a deaf mute faced a frightening incident Friday when a runaway horse dragged him two blocks and threw him over a bank. He escaped with only cuts and bruises after tumbling into a wagon and then over the bank as the horse was halted by a workman. The item mixes a medical ad about Pincules for kidney and bladder troubles and notes the schoolhouse in district No 1 Huntington township northeast of Huntington was destroyed by fire Thursday morning.
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