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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1908
Page
3
ANG eee PLAYERS present Hawya Tet and Human Hearts at the Majestic this afternoon and evening. The production promises strong emotional drama set among plain, honest people with a tale of love and jealousy. The cast, scenery, and music aim to refresh the audience with a vivid melodrama and pastoral atmosphere.
A dramatization of Bertha M. Clay’s famous novel is staged Sunday evenings. The plot follows a nobleman and an orphaned heroine who marry and endure misfortune. The production is described as genial, with heavy scenes well handled and the cast praised for fitting the long run at the Majestic.
A satirical note on a local show featuring Amo Burtholdt with a trained flying cockatoo performing stunts. The piece humorously links the bird act to evolving times and mentions the Apollo quartet and other acts, inviting readers to call for cab service to Hof Brau. Wheeled transport reference and light social observation frame the review.
Mrs Roea Fetters mother of J C and Fetters met with a painful accident at her home on Orchard street while going down stairs. She struck the back of her neck and head on the steps, was unconscious, a physician found no dislocations or broken bones, and the fall is not believed to be serious.
In Kendallville Indiana on a April afternoon Miss Lottie Tidie hosted the A W B club at her home for her 13th birthday. Guests enjoyed games and contests with Miss Anna Williams winning both prizes. Refreshments followed before departure with wishes for many more happy birthings.
Gy Kist News Bureau reports an elaborate reception in Ligonier Ind on April 3. The Hun zatian orchestra performed, though only five members appeared, and Fort Wayne connections were noted. The music was excellent and the entertainers were fortunate to secure them.
A long analysis of the Republican convention findings shows infighting over W. Watson’s nomination, with factions claiming the party’s platform favors temperance and local option. The piece notes Gov. Hanly’s strained standing, the Goodwine ticket pull, and early betting on a Democratic victory.
Local discussion centers on band subscriptions and funding as government demands and new leadership considerations create uncertainty. A special meeting is called to decide whether the band will perform this year, with all members and interested residents urged to attend.
Kendallville Indiana April 31 City Clerk W P Myers announces the death of his brother in San Aldo California on March 1. The decedent was seventy one years old and formerly mayor of Clyde Ohio before resigning about twenty years ago for health reasons. He was later engaged in farming stock raising and gardening with notable success.
In Kendallville Indiana a social event at the armory drew many guests as Miss Mable Loomis hosted a gathering. Prominent speakers outlined the Indiana National Guard’s benefits while Battery B prepared for a Friday assembly to boost roster to 100 men. A parade along Calhoun Street showcased the unit’s equipment and horsemen after a twoCourse luncheon.
Forty services will be held at St Pauls church from Friday morning through Sunday. First mass Friday at 5:50 am and 8:30 am, Fathers Krull and Hothe and Keller and Schmitz with Father Young the pastor will assist. Sermons daily with English services at 1:20 am and 7:20 pm and German at 3 pm.
Ralph Cole was renominated by Republicans in the Eighth district at a convention in Kenton Ohio. C R Wilson of Urbana and Diller of Bellefontaine were chosen as delegates to vote for Taft for president, with Inglis from Bellefontaine noted among the attendees.
The presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in Will Meet will convene Monday and Tuesday April 20 in PlERocton and Nappanee. About one hundred ministers expected to attend. Sessions to be held at the Brethren church.
In Decatur Indiana Deputy Sheriff Ed Green escorts Joseph Sider to the epileptic village for admission. The notice cites March 3 as the application date and confirms transfer per the village superintendent’s requisition. The report notes the patient was moved after an incident involving a visitor.
A man shot himself at the interurban station where Coroner Kesier waited. The body was moved to Kincin and Melching undertakers for burial preparations as an inquest was to be held today. Surviving relatives include brothers Herman Rester of Adams County Henry Reiter of Adams County William Rester of this city Frederick Rester of Ranville Minn Charles Reiter of Madison Township and Mrs Minnie Prang of this city.
Prof H H Van Benschoten, who has taught violin and other instruments in Port Wayne, Bluffton and Markle, plans a three day visit to this city to accept additional pupils. Address inquiries to AW Van Benschoten care Journal Gazette. Milford Indiana April 5. Sunday School organized at Crawl school house with officers Jacob Miller superintendent Nolin Kitne assistants Lula Transier secretary Vern Dubbs organist.
A marriage license was issued Tuesday in Decatur Indiana to Herbert Bryan age twenty five farmer of Wells County and son of Cessna. The notice notes he wed a partner from Adams County in a bid to formalize their union.
In Milford Indiana on April 3 a practical joker replaced John Stoller's lather with turnip in the barber shop. Donald Kleder was first customer and others laughed as the trick unfolded while Stoller and the crowd reacted to the prank told by Kiss News Bureau.
Milford Ind April 1 night officer raided a bawdy house. Four Milford young men were identified, all have since left town. Another man escaped and remained unidentified. No arrests or tests reported at this time.
Mrs Jamey Webb hosted the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal church in Warsaw Indiana. Members prepared two boxes to be sent to those rendered destitute by the Milchei fire.
The Washington township high school graduation occurred Friday with four year course graduates Lawrence Gobel and Firmer Keppler. Trustee W. H. Hauptmeyer presented the diplomas. The young men, among the brightest in the high school, plan to pursue farming as their main vocation.
Garrett Indiana April 3 Mrs John Hetzler of Wabash sister of Mrs Coffinverry was operated on today at Sacred Heart hospital for strangulated hernia Dr J F Thompson attended and reports patient doing nicely
In Ligonier Indiana on April 4 Kreager, once an ace loons operator in nearby towns, has adopted a prompition and will attend bar duties for Henry ariel. He plans to stay in the bar area and hopes for support from friends after his recent operation.
Miss Gretchen Silvey of Kendallville Indiana returned home to find friends gathered on Hast street to greet her birthday surprise The evening featured games music and a mock wedding luncheon was served at the end The gathering was described as a very pleasant celebration wishing her many more happy birthdays
A large crowd gathered for a dance at Kann's hall in Ligonier after an event by the Gant Johnson minstrels. Sack's orchestra played into the night, with the troupe previously performing successfully a few weeks earlier.
Sheriff Logan Staples will conduct sales Saturday in Columbia City between 16 and 4 o clock. Sixty acres of Christopher Judd's land will be sold to satisfy a threshing machinery debt owed by Arbuc de Ryan Company, and forty acres of James Perkins' land in Richland township will be sold to settle a ditch liability.
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