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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
8
In this issue May K Warwick examines two Boston boys raised by French governesses. Sent to a renowned school at ages eight and nine, they could barely understand their instructors or dress themselves. These children, though some become rude or vain, all lose a basic human right to proper upbringing.
A stubborn horse refused to move on a Fort Wayne & Wabash interurban sprint, racing six miles behind the car as Motorman Warren urged the whistle. Conductor Schaefer, passengers, and crew chased the animal along roads and small culverts, finally nearing Marden bridge where the horse halted two thirds across before collapsing from exhaustion.
In Albion April 10 Bert Bukfer and wife celebrate new son since Wednesday. Misys C Lemmon and Jonnie Cory back from Bilchare South Bend visit. Mrs 0 W Blexs home from Auburn. Mayor Thinomo Garrett attends to business. Mr Grealy Zimmerman Ligonier visits daughter. Mrs Colonel Willilume Indianapolis visiting Williams Earle's area. Savosig club hosts at Mrs TL Adair home. Literary and Historical club members present temperance program. About thirty three attendees with several invited guests. Dainty souvenirs given. Mr and Mrs Riley Sauth hosted freshmen Albion high school Wednesday night. Seniors hold class meeting at Miss Neva Bowman's for equnl medicament Thursday night. MTS W L Bowen ill but improving. Miss Witz McNal nursing Mrs Oscar Pippinger. Broke makes business trip to Chicago Thursday. Mr A B Lepmen Kendallville visitor Thursday.
Auburn brief notes many figures in town including Gunther the farmer, Dr. Cogswell, and visitors Madden & Co. from Ashley and Montpelier merchants Austin and Wiel attend. Woodman band parade starts as a strange team pulls the wagon. Grace Weaver resigns from Koory's shop. several residents travel for business, taxes, or sports, with trips to Indianapolis Fort Wayne and Canada.
April 10 itemized social notes from Lagrange report small visits and travels. Mentions Mrs Prank Clugstori hosting guests, Walt and children visiting Auburn, Nettie Scherhierhorn traveling to Mishavaka, and several local residents headed to Forturgi and Anc ient for events and gatherings.
A fragmented OCR shows numerous Indiana shoe dealers and towns including Silefels Son Angola i Vit Autos Lows Miller Bedford Model Shoe Co Dtooutastos Lytle Willdauon Newsil Neferlee Meowiatown CUR Wheeler Cambridge A J Kirst Cannelias Wichardsye Cayuga Wilbon Balch Clinton WaT Keller Co Coryulan WeClomvack Son Crawford Sister Farrige Cynthiana iT Briscas Co De Pauy 3 Cow Mon Faisumtnt Artlie Hopewell Farisersbur AL J Whettel Fortyitle Mi Menderson Franklin Moyce Garret Acker Trepte Geneva Tewis Jacobs Goshen Wandel Woolfolk Grand Dealers in Indiana list many names and locations with Union Made and low-cost promotions. The readable text is garbled with numerous misspellings and missing context.
Fragments show residents spending time with friends and family across Chicago Rome City Walcott s ville and Meade Kan. Mrs Sarah Troxler returns from wintering in Chicago Milwaukee. Rachael Pardea visits Rome City relatives before returning home Friday.
Waterloo minor news notes from Arti 16 Ot rs Alfred Heller and Kelley travel plans to Butler and Jay for a party. Visits by Mrs Earl Peters from Decatur to relatives, and Mr. Gridith’s 63rd birthday with guests. Esquire Daniels marks 95th birthday with family. Several locals return from Angola College and Auburn visits. Community members attend funeral, judges named for high school event, and fish school contest judges noted.
The regular session of The Ladies' Circle in Claypool hosts an entertainment and supper at Lee Opera House. Several local people visit Warsaw, Mentone, and North Manchester while Angola and Orland brief items report relocations, candidacies, marriages, and preparations for a large delegation to a joint legislative convention in Orland.
April 1 report from Kosciusko County notes Rev Dr W Guild of Warsaw moves to Wabash where he previously led First Methodist Episcopal Church. Warresans attend funeral of Congressman AL Bricit in South Bend. Martha Vine of Petoskey visits Mrs Petar Cook in Warsaw. Mrs Edward Yaste returns from Chicago visiting Mrs Mary Gilmore in Warsaw. J H Betchett spends day in Plymouth then returns to Warsaw. Mrs W Poulson visits Bourbon. Gus Froehig of Pierceton calls on Warsaw friends. Attorney Longfellow of Pierceton circulates among Warren friends. Tina Dunker entertains at Claypool farm. Grace Ruth of Claypool joins Rebekah lodge. Weemabeec of Claypool confers second degree on Wesew work Gh Henry Krelder.
Decatur village April reports a 16 year old Orville Burkett of Kirklemé township suffered severe hand injuries when his glove was not removed and his hand was caught between the rollers of a corn shredder. Drs. Clark treated the wound and narrowly prevented amputation.
Residents of Columbia Avenue debate paving terms with Mr W D Flenderston representing objectors and the Board of Public Works. A compromise to reduce street width from thirty six to thirty four feet is discussed as property owners favor pavement, with a petition likely. The board’s final decision expected Monday afternoon. Calhoun Street repairs and a Barber Asphalt Co. guarantee are cited. Building permits issued for Broadway and Lakealand plots.
A former Fort Wayne resident died at her Redlands California home Sunday at seventy. Born in Canada she came to Allen county sixty years ago with her parents Mr and Mrs Vizina. She lived in Huntertown before marriage to Ble Burke fifty years ago and later resided with her husband on a farm in Allen County. After her husband’s death she moved to California eight years ago then to Auture and Tealded briefly before marrying Jacob Dawson eight years ago. Surviving include second husband and four children Adelbart Burke Moneyville Utah Mary Shpyy Constantine Michigan Mrs Effie Lesh Canton Ohio and Mrs Ing Spake Chicago. Funeral planned from the BM Hl church in Huntertown Saturday at 1.
The Methodist church in Decatur Indiana hosted a warm reception for the Rev CB Wilcox and his wife returning to the charge. The Hpworth league organized the event with cheers from church departments and civic leaders. A musical program featured Loeb's orchestra and soloists, followed by refreshments.
Decatur April 10 The Great Northern Indiana Fair Association held a meeting in the office of Secretary A A Butler. Elections selected superintendents for departments at Ubedale for the August Inez week. Premium list revised and attractions secured by President T H Baltnett and Butler. Four races planned daily. Named superintendents include Snead DB W Bercy trick Ries Tokn Nichteer George Trick er Calvin Peters Mackin poditry Fred Bell J Fuheman Mrs Jobin Augsburger aided by dirsty A Lower Phillip Roker and F Miler.
Kiel News Bureau reports the Adam County Sunday School association lists spring conventions across townships from May to June. Wabash, Washington, French Hartford, Blus Creek, Jetterton, St. Man’s, Monroe townships schedule meetings with topics to revive Sunday school interest and faith.
An informal Kendallville gathering described as a surprise party occurred Thursday. Friends and coworkers attended at an unspecified venue, with casual remarks noting the event’s enjoyable mood and celebratory tone.
Kendallville ind april 19 Kendallville 23 ston have a new tannery owned and operated by Jacob Greenwalt and Galvin Smith who recently returned from Arkansas. They plan to locate a suitable building soon and will offer all tanning services with experienced help. They will start once Greene is able to be about and begin operations.
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