The Fort Wayne Sentinel from Fort Wayne, Indiana • Page 7

December 10, 1915. THE FORT WAYNE SENTINEL Seven. INSTRUMENT OF QUALITY CLEAR. cutest Musical Instrument of the Age Awarded The Gold Only Medal Phonograph of Receiving Honor on on Tone Tone Quality Quality at the at the Panama Panama Paciflo Pacific Exposition Exposition Imperial $100 Other styles $35 to $300.00 Plays all dise records; permanent needle; no need of changing needles. The Tone Modifier--a special Sonora feature.

Hear it and buy the best at F. C. SPIEGEL PIANO CO. Calhoun and Wayne. Second Floor.

NEWS OF FORT WAYNE'S NEIGHBORS WAS 'AN ALLEN COUNTY PIONEER. Malachi Sites Dead in Roanoke at Age of 88 Years. Roanoke, Sites, a pioneer, is dead at. his home here. He was eighty -eight years old, having been born.

in Franklin county, Pennsylvania, April 8, 1827. Mr. Sites thus lived through most of.1 the history of the United States, and he saw many historic events and helped to build up this part of the country, clearing. land and engaging in farming. With his father's family, he moved to Bomb Plot Probe Tightens Net on Accused Sleuth manipulating bomb plots.

Louis J. Smith, a San Francisco man, arrested in Detroit and returned to the coast, is al: leged to have made a full confession implicating of various dynamite, outrages, Crowley as the leader. Smith told his story in detail before the grand jury. reOfficials declare his revelations will sult in quick action against "higherups" suspected of aiding of conspiracy different to Pa- destroy munitions war at eific coast ports. quis J.

Smith Federal officials investigating dynamiting of munitions of war along drawn the Pacific coast believe they have the nes of evidence tighter around Charles C. Crowley, San Francisco detective, who is held to the grand jury charged with CARRANZA AND AIDES CONFERRING WITH U. S. OFFICERS ON BORDER BRIDGE. This photograph marking a page of Mexico shows Venustiano Carranza, surrounded by a number of his staff, tional Bridge near Brownsville, Texas, conference.

plans for the new school building were considered. Six architects were pres: ent and submitted plans and estimates. No selection was made at that time but. another meeting will be day when it is probable that plans will. be adopted: The cost of the building is placed at $40,000.

Mr. McCarter has inspected a large, number of school buildings in an. endeavor to find one built on a plan suited to our requirementa. CHILD DRINKS KEROSENE; LOW. Warsaw, the result of drinking a quantity of kerosene Anna Grace, the -old daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Seth Baker here, has lain at. the pointh of death. Dr. J.

D. Richer Was hurriedly, summoned, and after working with the child managed to save it from The babe was visiting at the home of its grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Glazier, who reside near Big Four In playing about the house she found a. tin cap filled with kerosene sitting on a window still.

Unnoticed she drank the and in a short time became deathly sick. SAY WOMAN BEATS AGED MAN. Hartford City, Dec. queer case which has come to the attention of the officers in this city which has to do with the alleged beat: ing. of an aged inan by a Griffin, living on North Walnut street.

The officers were called to the Grifin home when neighbors heard the aged man calling. When the police arrived, however, all Was quiet. According to neighbors, Griffin often beats the aged man, who lives with her. It is said the old man came from an asylum in Ohio some time. ago.

It is likely that the authorities will make: further investigation of the alleged cruelty. WAS INJURED BY A HOG. Bluffton, Dec. Garry Morgan, a well known farmer living west of Bluffton, is confined to his home in con sequence of injury inflicted upon him by a porker on his farm. The hog ran against him with such violence that one of his legs was disjointed at the knee and the ligaments torn.

The joint was readily replaced, and the torn ligaments are the worst feature. The injured limb is in a plaster cast. WOMAN BREAKS LEG IN FALL. Kendallville, Dec. Dec.

P. A. Pontius is confined to her bed with a broken log near the ankle, the result of a fall on slippery walk near her. home. A physician was summoned and found both bones broken.

She had been visiting hier daughter, Mrs. Tom Stoneburner, nearby, was en route, home when the accident occurred. The injury WHA quite. painful and she will be confined to her home for some time. GIRL DID NOT APPEAR.

Portland, Dec. Because of the absence Fay MeBride, 13, alleged victim of Ed. B. Ruthford, in the attempted criminal assault charge pending in the court here for more than a year, and set for trial yesterday, the charges will be dismissed. The McBride girl, is now living in The defendant, who is stepof the girl's mother, lives at Bluffton, but formerly resided near Pennville in this county.

CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING. Swan, Dee. and Mra. Jacob 'Solenbarger, well known residents of this place, yesterday celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in a. most auspices manner.

Many guests, including their children, assisted the happy wedded couple of half a century. celebrate. the occasion. big dinner was served and the day was spent in a wAy that proved most enjoyable and brought, back dreams of the golden past. Mr.

and Mrs. Solenbarger were the recipients of many beautiful gifts. BUYS HOTEL IN AUBURN. Columbia City, Dec. 10.

Donald Foust, -son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank. Foust, of Cleveland township, well known in this city, haying worked here on various occasions, has purchased the Swinford hotel at Auburn, and is now in full charge. The deal was closed on.

Wednesday of this week and W. THE BOSTON STORE Time is Getting Short Do your CHRISTMAS SHOPPING NOW, and avoid the RUSH. We will cash your CHRISTMAS SAVING CLUB CHECKS with pleasure, SWEATERCOATS New line of Ladies' Belts: from 50c to $1.00. Juvenile Sweatercoats at 500, 89c and $1.00 Ladies' Handkerchiefs, 3 in a' box at 25c and each. 50c a box.

Boys' and Girls Sweatercoats at $1.00, $1.39 Ladies' Embroidered Back Kid Gloves; $1.25 and $1.69 each. values, at 89c a pair. Sweatercoats at $1.00, $1.89 and $2.00 Ladies' and Gents' Bath Robes at $1.89, $2.25 each. and $2.89 each. Men's Sweatercoats at $1.00, $1.89, $2.00 and Outing Night Gowns for stout women at 75c $2.50 each.

and $1.00 each. Motor Scarfs and Cap to match: $2.00 values, Fancy Striped Silk Waists in Christmas Boxes, at $1.50 a set. at $1.89 and $2.89 each. Hockey Caps at 25c, 35c and 50c each. Fancy White Striped Waists in Christmas Knit Auto Hoods at 50c, 75c and $1.00 each.

boxes, at $1.89 and $2.89 each. Phoenix Mufflers, special values, at 50c each. Fancy Huck Toweling at. 15c, 25c and 35c a 'RIBBONS FOR FANCY WORK 40-in. yard.

Fancy White Waisting, at Goods for 25c Persian and Dresden Fancy Ribbons at 19c, a yard. 25c and 35c a yard. Extra Size Satin large Bed Spreads; $3.00 valFancy Moire Ribbons, -all colors, at 19c, 25c, ues, at $2.25 each. 35c and 48c a yard. Fancy Bath Towels, pink and blue striped or Fancy Dresser Scarfs at 50c and 75c each.

checked at 25c and 50c each. Brown and. Black Coney Fur Banding, 2-in. All Linen at $1.00 a yard. each.

Damask at Towels, Hemstitched, wide, 25c Brown Coney Fur, 4-in. wide, at $2.00 a yard. Fancy Scalloped Huck Towels, at 25c each. Full line of Christmas Handkerchiefs. 5c, 10c, All Table Linen and 15c, 25c, 35c.

and 500 each. Napkins sold at special New line of Colored Bordered Handkerchiefs, prices. all the rage, at 5c, 10c, 15c and 25c. EXTRA SPECIALS $7.00. Vacuum Cleaners, latest improved and Ball Children's Handkerchiefs in fancy boxes at Bearing, at $4.50 each.

10c, 150, 20c and 25c a box; 3 in a box. $5.00: Electric Irons Guaranteed, special price $2.50. Hundreds of Other Useful Christmas Presents to Be Found at Our Store. SHOP IN THE MORNING IF POSSIBLE. WM.

HAHN CO. FORT WAYNE'S GREATEST BARGAIN STORE. in the epoch of the checkered history the recognized president of Mexico, meeting conference on the Internawhere he met the governor of Texas in Pence, manager of the Simplex Gas Light company, of this city, was in Auburn the time the transaction. PIERCETON TO PAVE STREETS. Shelby county, Ohio, in 1834, and thence to Allen county in 1840.

married Mary Dinius. Oetober 23, 1856. His wife died ten years ago. There were six children, all surviving. They are Albert, of Grinell, Mrs.

Belle Stump, of Allen county; the Rev. J. E. Sites, of Atwood, MrA. Minnie Harris, of New Haven, Charles of Ceres, and Miss Katherine, who lives at home.

There are also twenty grandchildren. and eleven great grandchildren. Mr. Sites liad been a devout man, training family strictly and giving one to the ministry. He joined the Methodist church in 1852, and was steward and trustee of the Monson chapel in Allen county.

for many years." He came to Roanoke twenty years ago and became a member of the Roanoke church. He had been a member of the Masonic lodge since August of 1868. The funeral will be held Saturday at 11 o'clock at the M. E. church, the Rev.

Mr. Vawter officiating. Burial will be at Glenwood. SISTERS BATTLE OVER MOTHER. Huntington, Dec.

was pulled, faces scratched and a wash boiler full of boiling clothes was upHet in Andrews when Mrs. Maude Jerome and Mrs. Anne Romey engaged in fistic encounter concerning the care of their aged mother, Mrs. Pennyfather. Sheriff WV.

E. Scott: was called to the home to aet as peace maker and mission proved successful, for ne charges were filed. Mrs. Romey agreed. to return home and leave the care of hire mother women, in the according bands, to of the her sheriff, sister.

accused each other of starting the fight with a prelude of. odious appellations. The kitchen, where the battle took place, said Sheriff Scott, W.AB badly wrecked. PIONEER WOMAN IS. DEAD.

Huntington, Dec. -Mrs. at the residence of her son, David Minerva Chenoweth, 83. years old, died. Chenoweth in Jackson -township.

The funeral services will be held at the residence this afternoon at 1 o'clock and, burial will be in the Beehtol cemetery. The deceased, had lived during the last few years. with her children. She, was 20, born 1832, in and Shelby was the county, daughter Ohio, of William and Helen Johnson. With the exception of a short time in Whitley countv she -had lived in Huntington for the past fifty-five years.

She was married. to Thomas: Chenoweth who died January. 17, 1880. BIG REAL ESTATE DEALS. Garrett, Dec.

is said to 'be the largest real estate deal ever. in this immediate, vicinity, wAs made closed this Johnston and Charles F. Ross sold their farms two. miles east of. Garrett to Worth.

Corbin for a total of $27,250. The deal was made through the Mager Son agency. In the Johnston tract are 128 acres and Mr. Ross owned 60 acres. The price of the Johnston land was $16,750, or almost $131 an acre, and of the Ross tract $10,500, or $175.

an acre. The Ross farm is improved with a. good house and: Mr. Corbin and his family Mr. Corbin recently sold his 330-acre will live in it, moving about March 1: farm four and a half miles northeast of Waterloo to Strauss Bros.

for. $33,000. WOMAN DIES AT AGE OF 80. Columbia City, Dec. -Mrs.

Ben West, of South Whtley, is. dead at her home there. She suffered a stroke paralysis Monday morning, which rendered. her. unconscious and she never spoke or realized anything after that time.

Mrs. West had been an invalid for fourteen years and suffered with rheumatism. Mary Ulery was, born in Montgomery county, Ohio, and was the daughter of John F. Ulery. The date of her birth- was November 25, 1835, making her eighty years and thirteen days age.

Her parents came to Indiana and settled in Whitley county and here it was that she met Mr. Ben K. West, whom she Inter married. PLANS FOR PIERCETON SCHOOL. Pierceton, Dec.

-An all day session of the township advisory board. with Trustee McCarter, was held when iPerceton, Dec. -The town board of Pierceton has passed a resolution to pave. two streets of the town during the comming summer. The lution calls for the paving of First street through its entire length and Market street from First street to Elm street.

There was considerable opposition to the action of the board and it is probable that a remonstrance signed by a number of property owners will be filed later. NEW HICKSVILLE PREACHER. Hicksville, Dec. R. M.

Gordon family are expected. in Hicksville this week from Columbus, 0. Rev. Gordon has accepted the call to the pastorate of the local Presbyterian church. He will have charge of the services Sunday.

WOUNDED IN EUROPE'S WAR. Bluffton, Dec. Mary Lewis, of South Morgan street, this city, has received letter. from her grandson, Jack Evans, who is serving as a second Lieutenant in the English army, and is now on firing line in France. He states that in a recent engagement a fragment of: shell wounded him in one foot, and he had to.

go to the hospital. Another officer ing near: Evans was killed by another fragment of the shell. RED CROSS SEALS EXAM. PAPERS. Van Wert, 0., Dee.

Christmas spirit has prevaded the local high school. In a test given by Prof. the members of his class in chemistry, at the. top of each paper, was a Red Cross seal. The demand for Red Cross stamps has been 80 great that all the places in the city which have them for sale are sold, out.

A new consignment has been ordered from Washington and will soon be placed on sale. RUMELY PROPERTIES SOLD. Reorganized Company Will Continue, Farm Machinery Business. Laporte, 'Dec. of the M.

Rumely Company, a $32,000,000 corporation, were sold- yesterday afternoon for $2,500,000 at a. receiver's sale. to Advance Rumely Company, composed of. stockholders, noteholders and creditors of the old company, and capitalized at $26,250,000. The company manufactures threshing machinery and other farming machinery.

The Rumely Products company, the sales end of the M. Rumely company, was also sold, being bought by the Advance Rumely Thresher company for $1,500,000. Chauncey H. Murphy, New York city in the properties for the new corporations. Finley Mount, of Indianapolis, receiver of the companies, will be president of the.

Advance Rumely Company, which will continue the tions and business. Wait for Rose and Bud. Hart. Schaffner 'Marx Men's Suits and Overcoats that cost you. $20 and $22 in nearly all other stores, at $14.75.

PATTERSON-FLETCHER CO. A WARM PRESENT A good sweater for boy or man, $1.00 to $8.00 at the store of biggest values, DUKES CLOTHING CO. You Cannot "Hold a Candle" to Myers Values for Xmas Giving Myers To extend your Christmas esteem to the utmost, and make the recipients appreciate Brilliant that good. will; you can do no better than give from Myers handsome array of gift novelties and wearables. Bargains Lovely Corset Covers Knit Scarfs and Scarf Sets Muslin Crepe de Chine in Xmas Boxes The Popular Rage for Xmas.

Underwear Filmy: fancies of more than usual For the school girl or the up-to-theed beauty. Xmas box. Come All in ready handsomely for the decorat- giving, tire minute set will Miss, be one a of delight. the scarfs or an en-: in Fancy Boxes, 98c 98c- $1.50 50c and 98c Purses for Presents CHRISTMAS TOKENS for the BABIES Pullman Slippers Many extra good styles. All leath- The real joy for Christmas Giving is to make the kiddies Just the gift for the lady who ers.

Any one a fine gift. happy. Christmas is celebrated more for the children than travels. Black or tan. anyone else.

Start to teach them the spirit of Christmas 98c while they are small. Here are some suggestions: 98c BOOTIES SACQUES ROBES LEGGINGS Gift Gift 25c and 50c 50c and 98c $1.00 82 50c Silk Gift Silk and Kid Aprons Hosiery HOODS MITTENS. HOSE SHOES 25c $1.00 10c, 15c, 25c 15c. and 25c 59c Scarfs Gloves 25c and 50c 250 to $1.00 500 to $3.50 500 to $3.50 Popular Priced Gift Handkerchiefs Galore Jewelry Novelties Novelties The Gift That Always Pleases Priced For Christmas Giving, fancy pin cushions: new jewelry are always in gift buy appreciated a and handkerchief. permit They of Novelties are never better carried out When doubt, odCities; small dresser clocks; sewing sets; a thrifty a outlay.

than in jewelry. We have Beauty Pins, picture frames; nifty novelties. found no- 10c, 50c Rings, Fancy Hair Ornaments, Brooches, where else. 5c, 15c, 25c, in just the niftiest you desire at 25c, 50c, 98c 3 Special Child'n's Handkfs. 10c, 25c, 50c, $1.00 Three in fancy box or little: play basket.

A decided 250 novelty. Charming Boudoir Caps Special at Ladies' Bath Robes 18c Something dainty for morning wear always You should have one. first. Then you will appeals to the women. Make some good friends.

Special Ribbon Offering understand what a pleasing gift a bath robe happy with a will make. Here is value. For Every Xmas Occasion. Hair ribbons ribbons for decorations25c, 50c, 98c ribbons for tying bundles -get your ribbon $2.50, $3.75, $5.00 306 requirementa. values.

at this sale. 19c Coat Sale for Christmas Sale of Dresses for Holidays If you want. to dress up in a new. coat Christmas Suits Now The coming occasions for a fine dress can for Christmas now is the time to, save Our suit sale continues with unabated be met "ith, decided saving by getting your money on the one you want. Sale Suit.

dress at sale. value giving. Save now on that $8.00, $10.00, $25.00 $10.00, $15.00, $20.00 $5.97, $10.00, $15.00 Silk Ties and MYERS DRY GOODS CO. Neckwear, Waists, "The Store of Big Specials at Especially Low Prices" 25c 98c, $1.98, to $2.27, $5. 807-809 Calhoun St.

Shoaff Building $2.00.