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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1908

Page

9

Court verdict favors defendant in Bowman v Bowman case

In the Bowman v. Bowman personal injury action the offeust court jury ruled for the defendant. The superior court under Judge Heaton granted Mrs. Indiana Avick a divorce from Alfred B. Avick, awarded custody of their child, and assigned real estate to trustees. The Standard Paper Company case was dismissed in circuit court. Isabella Laneh was appointed administratrix of Drusda Bronson’s estate. Attorneys include Harper and Eggeman. Dreibelbiss represents Alonso L. Utz et al. in a suit over a premium stamp contract. Several federal cases concern whether merchants may be forced to continue trading stamps as a side issue. Road matters saw commissioners Tonkel, Wyss i and Franke appoint road viewers for the Hall road in Perry township and approve a free gravel road appropriation of 120 per mile for highway upkeep. Hague nard ditch hearing concluded and truste es designated for maintenance. Licenses to wed issued for Clinton Jackson and Goldie Riley, Wallane S. Merriman and Dorothy B. Yobst.

Abraham L. Bowman Willian Bartenick Offeust Heaton Indiana Avick de‘ Cree Alfred BE Avick Brocerds Standard Paper Comptany US Fisher Brothers Isabella Laneh Drusda Bronson Harper and Robinson Luecke W-G Col Pride Tonkel Wyssi Franke Marshall Dunant Frank Martin Thomas Carroll Hall Road Perry Township Spindler Haguenard Ditch Wrestigeland Township Trustes Clinton , Jackson Goldie Riley Wallane Merriman Dorothy B. Yobst

Society Notes and Local Gossip in Fort Wayne

A long society column recalls Elbert Lubberd and a tale of a woman chasing social status in Lawn and West End, plus numerous updates on Miss Phoebe Ellison and Miss Goldie Hayes. It lists card clubs, Easter menus, hosting duties, travel, and public-spirited events across Fort Wayne households, with references to local gatherings, church societies, and charity lectures.

Cal Orittylam Elbert Lubberd Wethlag Fra Ebhertus Hiadam Lown Vinally Pate Lowa West End Gueklon Lx

Local News Briefs on Births Transfers and Real Estate Deals

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Keeneman of 1108 South Wayne. Ward of the Chicago Steel and Brass Works visited the city yesterday. Soldier & Co. orders six new steamers likely to active Tuesday for use by the real estate department. Several Allen county farms were sold to local farmers from Alnods. Mr Henry Paulett attended Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction officers election in Philadelphia yesterday. Mr Howard Garman began duties at the central fire station after appointment. Firemen Charles Reece transferred to No 3 and Frank Aiker from No 3 to No 8. Rev G F Byror hosted the men’s class of Calavats Brethren Church. twenty five men attended and engaged in a fervent discussion.

Lawrence ~ Keeneman South Wayne Cayenne Fr. Ward Chicago Steel and Brass Works Chicago Ward Wayne Soldier & Co Allen County Soldier &Co Alinods Henry Paulett Philadelphia Fort Warne & Wabash Valley Traction Company Howard Garman Ateman Toestay Frank Aiker GF Byror Calevats TS Brethren Church Hencheon

Parsifal Presented At Majestic In Reverent Style

Review praises Wagner’s Parsifal at the Majestic, noting a beautiful scenic design and dignified, reverent performances. It highlights Kundry and the garden scene as stunning, with mystical effects and spiritual uplift balanced against uneven inspiration among players.

William Lynch Roberts Kundry Paralfal Klingsor Mie Tusi Wagner

Adaw Schlegel Seeks City Gas Inspector Post

Avani Schlegel, former custodian at the court hour, led an application with the board of public works for the new city gas inspector position. The salary is capped at 77 dollars per month under a forthcoming contract with the gas company.

Avani Schlegel Board of Public Works Lastrnight Gue Meters

Fred Thielker Claim Approval Rejected

A civic committee met last night to review a claim by Fred Thielker who alleges an electric shock from contact with a bolt pole caused injury. The committee did not approve the claim and will present a formal response to the claimant.

Aervree Thietkn

Pheasants Freed in Adams Township

Pheasants freed in Adams Township under supervision of the Bird and Game Protective Association. The Adirondack style wording notes a claim related to pheasants arriving at New Hivvet, with reference to a game commissioner and local protective bodies.

Adams Township Saveenoy Bina New Hivvet Seetinna Mt Ty

Reeded variety and herd breeding debate in Adabis town

The text describes tensions over bird breeding and hunting, with farmers and local authorities arguing about restrictions and penalties. It notes a pledge by farmers to avoid shocking birds and to maintain vigilance against unlawful hunting, while a governing body claims ongoing control over territorial wildlife.

Yale

Fire destroys Plat M church at Wakarausa in Indiana

In Wakarausa, Wisconsin county Indiana, a fire of incendiary origin destroyed the Plat M church. Rev Parker, pastor, was away at the Anderson conferences. A quarrel over interests led to rumors and threats, but no one was harmed. Local residents fear further arson but no decisive motive or suspect is identified.

Coshen Ind Parsonsige Wakaruad Wihart County Udlsmom Parker Wakarusa Silas Propla

Funeral notices for Potter and Browand in local city paper

The funeral of Mrs Turok Potter will be held Saturday afternoon at 4 from 163 Franklin Avenue with interment in Lindenwood cemetery. The Knights of Pythias service for David C Browand will be Sunday morning at his nephew’s residence, then moved to Kendalls ville for interment. Browand, Civil War veteran, served in Company 1 eighty eleventh Tadlang. He is survived by his wife and five brothers Michael John Tonry Aaron and Manuel Browand.

Remarkable Four-Year Vision Foretold Death in Muncie

A Muncie man named Lewis Hartnell died Tuesday night at his home from meningitis. Four years earlier his mother reportedly spoke of a prophecy urging him to avoid travel, saying his children were young. The tale describes how Hartnell then died exactly four years later, prompting discussion on whether the vision was delirium or fate.

Muncie Ini Pei B Tov Yen Lewis Hartnell South Bright

Curious Postal Note From A Transit Request

A short, fragmented message requests delivery to sue Modes ecumpans with a core Jourmal-Gu, aette. The略 wording hints at a pattern for ordering content and mentions a recipient name and an address format, though details are incomplete.

Diner Docket Shapes Asphalt Paving Proposals

At public works night seven Kirra paving resolutions were considered. One Taylor street project between Broad and St. Marys was confirmed while two proposals were defeated by remonstrance. Several others including Columbia Avenue and Suttenfeld, faced remonstrance and were sent under advisement awaiting board action Monday at 4 PM.

Taylor Street St. Mary's Bridge Walnut Street Fairfield Miner Wairhield Broadway Columbia Aveni Likeside Bridge Crentent Avenue Sultenfeld Streel Lafayette Hanna Telly Street Teenhard Marvikon Street Grand Butter Columbia Avenue Suttenfield Street Tventy Leith Street Harrison Straet

Foul play ruled out in Poneto man’s death

Coroner Kasler, who led the inquest into Trivoy Tongs of Poneto, said rumors from Clifton alleging foul play are baseless and ridiculous. He found the cause of death to be morphine powder intake with food in bed, concluding the deceased deliberately harmed himself.

Kasler Trivoy Tongs Poneto Harmen House South Calhoun Street Claifton Kesler Hottie Halz Jones

Bryan to Visit New York and Peoria Speech Tour

Lincoln Neb April 2 WJ reports Mr Bryan will travel to New York State from April 3 to 22 and meet Mrs Bryan in New York City who is due back from a European trip. On Monday Mel Tryin will depart for Peoria Illinois to speak on April 14. he will also visit Michigan on April 5 and 8.

Lincoln Neb WJ. Bryate New York State New York City Bryan

FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN AT ONCE

A fragmentary notice advertises a mine room house with bath gas and barn on Washington Boulevard E west of Harmer MO. W T Wagner 725 Court St. MILLER NOT SEEKING IT. Also a note from Goshen Indiana April 1 states Charles W W Miller in Pennsylvania on legal business wired friends that he is not a candidate for Congress from Indiana's Thirteenth district.

Bath Washington Boul. E Harmer MO. T. Wagner Court St Wires Pennsylvania Congress Goshen Ind Charles WW. Miller Vince Anteenon Thirteenth Indiana Abraham J. Brick Indianapolis Indianapatis Usas Miller

Third Presbyterian Meeting Tonight

The annual congregational business meeting of the Third Presbyterian will be held this evening. Deacons and officers will be elected and a new innovation will be discussed. Rev. Frank M. Fas will lead the pastor’s report and the slate of nominees will be presented.

el Dora Frank ML Australia

Noted Oregon Statesman Reclaims Health in East

Portland reader, presented as a testimonial, credits Cooper medicines with curing decades of nervous dyspepsia and chronic disease after an Oregon visit. The subject, once resigning from the legislature due to illness, reports dramatic improvement, improved appetite and sleep, and urges others to try the remedies. Poratic by Regier & Kro.

Dyas Rusaber Pie Regier & Kro

Majestic Presents Forty-five Minutes from Broadway and Party Five Minutes

The Majestic features George M. Cohan's Party Five Minutes from Broadway with Scott Welch and Klaw and Erlanger aid, plus Forty-five Minutes from Broadway. Frances Gordon shines as Plain Mary in a versatile, moving comedy drama with memorable songs like Mary Is a Grand Old Name and So Long Mary. The cast also includes Claire Grenville, Carolyn Lee, Elizabeth Drew, Elizabeth Purcell, John J. Clark, and others.

George M. Cohan Broad—y Scott Welch Klaw & Wrlanger Splessaid Broadway Frances Cordon Mary Scott Weluh Kid Burns Mias Gordon Groadway Claire Grenville Carolyn Lee Elizabeth Drew Elizabeth Purcell John J. Clark James H

American Stock Companys Diverse Repertoire At The Majestic

The American Stock Company begins its week at the Majestic with a varied lineup. The program includes The Fan-O-Ware-Man a dramatic piece noted for stage realism such as a naval battle reenactment, The Voice of Nature set in Russia described as the strongest popular price drama, The Black Hand a southern tale with comedy and vivid settings, and Wyoming a powerful western with cowboys and Indians. Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde starring Ed L. Barton closes the slate. Manager Grant leads fourteen recruits toward Chicago for a Three-E league series, while plans for harvest and player reshaping unfold in Decatur Terre Haute and beyond.

the Majestic Ls Sterling Ava Phe Wyoming Ko Plas Americas Stock Company Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyds Ed L. Barton Gelack Grant Chicago Winky Decatur Cap Terre Haute Foy Coffey Core Roy Kroy Cora Tiernan Kurke Bott

Notre Dame Announces Baseball Lineup for Season

Notre Dame’s lineup for the upcoming season is announced by Coach Curtis. First-team pitchers are Scanlon, Ryan, and McDonough. catchers Daniels and Meeker. infielders Cutshaw, Brogan, and Bonham. outfielders Centlivre and McKegan. with Seamon, Philips, Skahan, McIntyre, and Dubne among seconds. A practice-game report notes the first team defeated the seconds 8 to 1 with Ryan handling pitching and McDonough providing strong batting work.

Notre Dame, Inc Notre Dame Curtis Dubbe Scanlon Ryan Ray Scanlon McDonough Daniels Cutshayn Brogan Bonham Lettyr MeKer Centlivre Cutshaw McKegana Seamon Philips Skahan McIntyre Dubne Ruel Stiort Suatac Maloney Sanion Aas Scanlon

Vaudeville matinee features for school children

The temple offers a Saturday afternoon school children's matinee with Pempli Roattini Stevens William Windom Berry and Berry, the Pelat Family and Gertrude Dex Roche performing Esra, Kengall's great one act, plus The Half Way Tinnse and other comedy and musical acts.

Pempli Roattini Stevens Wiliam Windom Berry and Berry Pelat Gertrude Dex Roche Perking Fisher and Company Esra Kengall Pompe Artonatio Comedisne Ame Carring

Fandom notes and Central League updates in Fort Wayne

Opening day exercises in Fort Wayne feature Varnell and Wheelings parade guided by a brass band. Central League announces scorer secrecy, then lists names later. Manager Hendricks plans workouts against Stunt’s club. exhibition tickets set at 50 cents bleachers 60 cents grand stand. Ladies days proposed at Lenene park. May opening remains. Local games include Miami team vs high schoolers and Nightingales vs Zakstor.

Springfield Fort” Wayne Varnell Fort Wayne Wheeling Sears Hendricks Van Stunt fidiana-Ghle Jaune Lenene Park Chicaso Varneil Ie Miami Market West Berry Street Nightingales

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