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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1908
Page
3
In Columbia City tentative plans arise for a local capital project to create a factory. Matiald and son CB Batfield have been seeking machinery from Miami manufacturers. A meeting to discuss the project has been called for Tuesday with company representatives in attendance.
Decatur Ind April 6 25 Gertrody Keller entertained Misses Hogner Hilderlaead and others at the Little Studebaker. Frances Dugan Lois Boyers Helen Niles and more were guests at a spring vacation gathering. A seven year old boy fell on the pavement injuring his shoulder. Family and friends held a large birthday surprise for Albert Bracht with a watch and presents, guests from local and out of town attending.
Huntington visitors including Charles Hanes and family stay with Mrs. Sewell. Mrs. J. W. Thomas returns from Auburn area visits. Dr. Nora Munn of Detroit guests relatives in Hamilton. Funeral held for Henry Aldrich at Methodist church with Rev. Cult officiating. Widowed elder and family left to mourn. Community notes cover moves, visits, and school opening plans in Olveso Township.
An advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as a private home remedy for piles. It claims rapid, permanent relief with a trial package offered free, then a full-sized box for 35 cents from a druggist, urging readers to insist on the genuine product.
Old people urged to seek medical care and try a suggested formula labeled Guuty prescription. The ad promises a mixture including Huid ext, Buchu, Baiowart, Syrup Swrapar ia compound and claims a German scientist’s fee for the formula. It mentions kidney and urinary troubles plus general aging ailments and warns to consult a doctor.
Rew Home near Eden to assist her sister get retitled Chindee and wife. Were over Sunday guests of Mra Fee's sister, Mya. Fletcher Dierlin and family. Humilter relatives Dr PR Curler, encilage of the Whbash hospital ac Pen, fruert of Miss tlazela Armstrong Sakuc hug and Sunda. Hank Brew traveling salesman home a few days this week. Mian Pearl Hamsond of Hicksville is the KueHL of Hatoliten relatives and friends.
Melvin Cring, a drayman in Warsaw, was decapitated yesterday by a Little Shore train at First Street in Go wden. Other items note county memos, court actions, and local visits as Warsaw prepares for spring projects and community events.
Lagrange readers note a flurry of visits and returns as residents travel to Kalamazoo Topeka and Valentine. Anil B Wilian Jul returns from Crawfordsville after time with family in Lagrange while Mrs Lizzie Luc and Mrs Ellen North visit Waterloo and Butler. Further residents entertain guests in Wolcottville Garrett and Lima with several sick relatives mentioned.
April notes from Waterloo report residents visiting relatives and returning home after trips. Jeff Waterman of Hamilton on business, and several local names appear with social visits. An accident near Malm Street injures sixteen year old Guy Meyers, with broken leg and arm. he is taken home. A health order in Washington establishes quarantine measures extending the metropolitan district to Havana, Mariano and Camp Columbia.
The Majestic announces an advance sale for Parsifal, a celebrated Wagnerian drama hailed as the most powerful and beautiful stage story. Critics and audiences alike praise its intense, compelling scenes and magnetic theatrical influence, promising an unforgettable experience Thursday night.
George M. Cohan presents Forty-Tive Minutes from Broadway at the Majestic with Scott Welch in the finale. The show blends drama and song hits, delivering lively comedy and a standout performance by Scott Welch as Kid Burns. Frances Gordon appears as Flan Mary in a notably popular character turn.
The Temple week offers a bill headlined by the Peter family acrobats performing ground and high stunts with precision. Tida Sennet sings When the Violets Whisper in a beautifully illustrated number. Miss Schnec delivers a vivid ballad as part of the engagement.
A health note urges mothers to feed weaned babies Grape-Nuts soaked in hot milk, then cooled, with sugar. It claims the cereal meets nutrition in 99 of 100 cases and is safe since it is wheat and barley baked long. The advertisement- style text promotes the product as suitable for babies and adults.
Fort Wayne audience enjoys Gertrude Dex Roche, praised as a top vaudeville act with a vivacious stage presence and strong singing. Charles Wayne and Willard Windorn labeled favorites with energetic acts. Roaltino, Stevens, and the group deliver engaging numbers with setting and lighting enhancing the show.
The article notes Gertrude Des Roche making her debut at the Temple this week in an olden sketch. It praises her as a dainty comedienne with promise, mentioning her prior Wayne role and her initial solo performance despite slight nerves. Des Roche is described as above average and potentially superior in comedy.
Whitley and Noble counties Republicans hold a judicial convention at the courthouse in Columbia City. Nominating for prosecuting attorney includes West D. Carver of Kendallville, opposing the incumbent. Judge Weller of Albion and Charles L. Devault vie for the judgeship. race expected to be close.
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