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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1903
Page
14
Marion, Sept 17. Mrs Crabtree risks her life as flames engulf 1606 South McClure street. She drags her three burned children to safety then returns to rouse Mrs Hattie Lucabel, who remains unconscious and later dies from injuries. Gas explosion from a ruptured rubber tube fed the house blaze.
Mrs Raymond Conner of Shelton Washington reports long kidney trouble and that Foley's Kidney Cure relieved her after the first dose, claiming she is now cured. Sold by Dreier and Bro.
Dane Ole Johnson reports thirty prospectors left ashore at East Cape Behring Sea by captain of the Manaense. He charges abandonment and requests a relief ship. Chicagoan Philip McLean among the stranded. The Danish ship may be held pending inquiry.
A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana describes years of lung hemorrhages before using Foley's Honey and Tar. He credits the remedy with restoring his lung health and endorses it for advanced lung trouble. Bold by Dreier and Bro.
In Gomel, Moghileff government, fighting between Jews and Christians began from a peasant Jewish dealer dispute on Sept. 11. Four Christians and two Jews were killed and many injured as stones and gunfire drew police and troops, booths were demolished, and order was restored after troops fired.
Plans to establish an inter scholastic league in nearby cities with six high schools. Arrangements include two football games at Michigan City on Oct 17 and Goshen on Nov 21. If formed, three pennants would be contested annually in track baseball and football. Representatives will meet in South Bend to organize, with a track meet the first event.
Dr. King's New Life Pills are advertised as a cure for indigestion biliousness constipation sick headaches and all stomach liver and bowel troubles. The ad claims millions are always at work day and night and promotes a 25 cent price at Dreier & Bro.'s drug store.
San Francisco dispatch reports Hon. Spencer Lyttleton of London, nephew of the late William E. Gladstone and longtime secretary, arriving from England. He previously served briefly as assistant secretary to Earl Granville. He heads for New Zealand with planned travels ahead.
J J Cox of Valley View Kentucky says kidney trouble left his feet swollen and bed bound. He credits Foley's Kidney Cure with restoring his health after doctors offered no relief, and notes it is sold by Dreier and Bro.
San Francisco report says Mrs Grace Clark Strohn wife of R N Strohn of La Grange Gas arrives from the east to pursue her interest in the will of Isa bella D Clark heiress who died by suicide here last week nearly all of the fortune is left to Mrs Strohn and a possible contest looms.
M. T. Lynch editor of the Philipsburg Daily Post testifies to Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough and cold medicine his family has used. He notes his high praise and states it is sold by Dreier & Bro.
A New York report from Sept. 17 says Senator Platt plans to marry soon. A close friend indicates the senator hinted at marriage before leaving for the White Mountains. The potential bride is a widow well known in New York society visiting friends in New Hampshire.
Dr. C. J. Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports using Foley's Honey and Tar in three severe pneumonia cases with good results in every case Refuse substitutes Sold by Dreier and Bro
In Decatur J H Hall grows cotton in his garden. Hartford City oil driller James Hammond injures after a derrick shed collapse. Ashley Times editor George W Strayer leases his paper to seek health care in the south after a year of illness. Levi Hoover near South West Elkhart reports a wooden clock running off and on for about 350 years. Logansport high school suspends eighteen students for congregating near the campus.
President Roosevelt, on a Ellis Island inspection, flashed the handle of a blue steel 38 caliber revolver from his hip pocket. Secret service explained he always carries a pistol in public places and has practiced sharpshooting since Cuba with the Rough Riders. He also studies jiu jitsu for self defense.
Dr. S. B. Hartman of Fort Wayne was elected president at the society's annual meeting in Wabash Indiana. Officers include J. A. Stockley South Bend vice president O V King Huntington secretary treasurer Z A Salisbury Crown Point supervisor of clinics and an executive committee with members from Goshen Huntington Peru and other cities. Huntington was chosen as the next meeting site with papers read by several doctors from Saxton Chicago Indianapolis New York.
A pretty wedding was held Wednesday at 8 o clock uniting Miss Elida Wurtle and James Rehner in marriage. The brief notice records the couple’s union in a warm social greeting.
A sweeping coastal storm wrecks yachts and vessels around New York and Long Island. At Aqueduct Race Track a stable roof fragment kills Theodore Grimes. two brakemen die after a box car roof is torn away. Jamaica Bay yachts are ruined, with losses near $500 000 from vessels alone. Reliance sustains minor damage while Hildegarde is scuttled to avoid collision with Columbia. The Spring steamer founders near Greenwich, with passengers and crew rescued as seas rage. Eightteen to potentially double death tolls reported. total losses near two million dollars.
Indiana Governor Winfield T. Durbin spoke at a Sons of Veterans camp fire in Atlantic City on September 17, criticizing fading public patriotism and condemning demagogues and political demagogues for stoking discontent. He warned that attacks on institutions could prompt revolution and urged faith in the American majority to preserve law and order.
The steamer, taking wind damage and losing its flagstaff, drifted to rocks off Benedict's Point. A colored cook fell fifteen feet while escaping to the rocks but survived. A passenger was bruised yet swam to shore, and all aboard were quickly landed with the help of servants and lines from shore.
The Brookline arrived from Bocas Del Toro with Captain Chandler and the Spartan tug mate aboard. Ten more crew members were rescued by the Irene and landed at Angelsea New Jersey. During the gale the Spartan hawser fouled the wheel causing it to capsize and flood. Three Spartan crewmen remain missing.
Incoming ships recount severe weather as hurricane swept seas. The Clyde line steamer Cherokee endured hours of 80 mile winds from Turks Island to New York. The Maraval sailing from Trinidad and Grenada faced a similar ordeal.
A speaker condemns mob violence as anarchistic and urges better protection against crime. He argues genuine patriotism requires active civic engagement and defense of laws and institutions that uphold citizenship.
In all cities there is a shortage of good stenographers while many idle workers lack spelling and punctuation skills. Huntington Business University in Indiana, praised for thorough training and high placement, cannot fill over half its stenography calls. Tuition and living costs total under $90, with work opportunities available to offset expenses. Written by C. E. Hawkins, president.
Greatly reduced fare from San Francisco to Los Angeles via Nickel Plate Road. Valid October 7 to 16 with return by November 30, 1903. Stopover privileges and special features available from the nearest agent or C. A. Asterlin, T. P. A., Fort Wayne, Indiana. Flight days noted as Sept 10 Tue Thu Sat and Wed to Oct 16.
Bank notice announces Bank of Wayne at 127 East Berry Street Fort Wayne Indiana offering general banking and real estate services including buying selling and exchanging farm lands. Prospective clients are urged to call before buying or selling. Sol Mier Co Bankers and Real Estate Dealers Fort Wayne and cigonier Indiana.
Low excursion fares offered by Nickel Plate Road for travel on October 3 and 4 with return validity through October 30. Tickets available from nearest agent or by writing C. A. Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Ind. Sept 10 Tue Thu Sat and Sun through Oct 4.
One roundtrip fare via Nickel Plate road from Sept 26 to Oct 1 with 763. See nearest agent or address C. Asterlin T P A Fort Sept 10 to Thu Sat and week to Oct 1.
Notice announces an auction sale of unclaimed express goods held by the United States Express Company. Items received before November 1903 will be offered at public auction as part of the companys liquidation of undelivered or unclaimed shipments.
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