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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
8
A feature on Geo Randolph Chester's tale Fanchon the Lobster appears in this week's Saturday Evening Post. The playful crustacean star rises in a Parisian cafe mood as Pierre the chef and the crowd react to his antics and dramatic downfall. Copies available by mail from Charles Phelps in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Walter Anders, 26, died Thursday night at his brother in law Clarence Biller's home in Plato. Once healthy, he had fought illness for some time. Tuberculosis listed as the cause. Born November 4, 1881 in LaGrange County. Unmarried. Funeral arrangements by Caton Brothers, likely Sunday service at the late church, burial in Pinto Cemetery.
Judge J W Adair and D S Lisivill traveled to Kendallville to be with Judge Adair's daughter Mrs Clyde Kier n who has been ill for five weeks and relapsed Wednesday. Her mother in law Mrs William Herin is caring for her as friends hope for a speedy recovery.
John A Ketrow deputy county health officer and former Presbyterian minister died at his home 1911 Casastreet Fort Wayne at age 53 from complications of disease. Born in Montgomery County Ohio he moved to Allen County taught school and later held county health office posts and served as secretary to the county board of health. He was a lifelong Democrat active in church life and survived by his wife and two sisters.
A Garrett man pleaded guilty in De Kalb County court to stealing coal valued at four bushels. Judge Bratton fined him $1, ordered one day in county jail, and required travel restrictions for one year. A divorce suit plus alimony and child support were filed by Dertha Wilhelm against Charles Wilhelm, seeking custody and restoration of her maiden name and child support. Two more land suits were filed, Benjamin C. Shook seeking a land title in section eighteen, township thirty three, and Harry C. Jones listed in another filing.
An eminent New York specialist describes a home remedy using concentrated tinctures and syrups sold in drug stores to restore vigor and vitality. The ad warns of careful mixing, precise measurements, and urges buyers to avoid uncertain mixtures while promising restored function and renewed energy.
The record records Nicholas Ensley and others asserting a land parcel in section twenty one and tows thirty four. Walter Harris is appointed to enter on a student Pirdoe university at Latas cite. The treasurer report of the Corunna school board is approved. An application for minors licenses by W C Manson and C B Schilling is deferred to the next session in May.
Prof. George H. Tapy will leave Prax ent duties in August to accept the chair at Wabash College. He will resign as Whitley County superintendent to pursue the new academic post, marking a leadership change in local education.
Hatfield and Son of Miamisburg plan an auto buggy factory in Whitley County Illinois business leaders negotiate terms to form a stock company. Harper Buggy Co to provide space and workers as talks progress. War saw council tightens curb against sidewalk filth and spitting with arrests possible under a year-old ordinance.
Miss Erne Laemmermann, a 21 year old Troy laundry worker, was caught in a textile machine shaft while operating a belted loom. She was drawn high above the floor, her scalp torn by her hat, then dropped to the floor. She remained conscious throughout and received care at St Joseph’s Hospital. her bravery noted by Atlas Teemmermann. Her employer family links to Adolph Laemmermann. she had worked at Troy laundry several months after leaving a Banner plant.
Mrs. Grover Cleveland reports the former president improving after a week of illness. She says he is much better this week and hopes to be himself in a few days. The update comes from Lakewood New Jersey where the family is staying.
Washington April 9 The Department of Justice will inform the House it has taken steps toward a criminal trial. The inquiry concerns the paper trust and preparations for the prosecution. The Attorney General is expected to present details and seek charges related to the alleged conduct.
By Hist Neve Bureau. NECATUR Wu, April 3 The Werli ng ditch a three and one half mile flow drain in Prebir and Roottawny is neatly completed by men centricters Butler & Taller. A large crew of ten at work near The Gie Hsebeen & Tere, using feet in diameter, he [axt ranch. hed by Krick of which sere.
A torn fragment notes a resident, Ter Rileman William, selling milk cheaper than neighbors. The brief mentions a plan to take milk from him, implying a local dispute or attempt at undercutting the supplier. No further details are provided.
Fragmentary notes suggest the paper’s focus on criminal trial proceedings and potential limits on briefing Congress with detailed information. Emphasizes the prosecution’s possible success and the complexities of sharing specifics.
Elizabeth Kuper age 25, wife of Theodore Kuper, died at St Joseph's hospital after an appendicitis operation. Born in Fort Wayne, she lived in Hamilton, Ohio, recently visiting her Gustave and Mary Lauer family in Lake Township. Survived by husband, mother, stepfather, two brothers and sister. Funeral from Lake Township home then St Patrick's Catholic Church Arcola. Interment Fort Wayne Catholic Cemetery.
Hon L K Baseog from Topeka will address Hudson graduates at the Saturday night commencement ceremony in the church. The event draws scholarly attendees and features Pleasant Lake orchestra. Graduates include May Ydurden, Jit Rails Davis, and Carl Shoemaker. Special sale precedes with nut glace at 25c per pound.
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