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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
9
The French American society of Allen County Indiana adopted resolutions Sunday urging liberal legislation that favors no single class and reduces taxation. They oppose high taxation tied to suppressing licensed liquor and advocate protecting liberty life and property for all citizens and taxpayers.
An investigation into a report that a small boy was found bound and gagged on the south side Saturday night. The boy, not yet identified, is said to have met tormentors who have since disappeared from the city. his name is not learned.
The Fort Wayne area reports on weddings and anniversaries at local homes, including Alfen Edna Davis's wedding to Frank F.B. Davis. the fiftieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Jon Kress. numerous social gatherings, club meetings, and visits among residents. and charitable events for Hope Hospital with Sunshine Circle planning an Easter tea to raise funds for the children's ward.
Democratic congressional convention arrangements are complete for Kendallville tomorrow with Fort Wayne delegates and a special train from the G R I to join the northbound service. A large turnout is expected as Hoffman calls the meeting and Niezer announces the keynote.
An advertisement touts Kodol as a universal digester that fully digests all food and relieves indigestion. It argues only natural digestion succeeds, attacks stimulants, and promotes a money back offer on a large bottle from B C DeWitt & Co Chicago. The copy urges readers to prove Kodol’s effectiveness with a signed guarantee.
Patrolman Rundell recaptured James Boyles, fifteen, who fled from the county infirmary after claiming he defended himself from an inmate attack. The epileptic boy, once at Maple village, said villagers pursued him, and that his jumper sometimes gets away with Nim.
At once two experienced salesladies are sought for Mer gensheim's millinery store located at 704 Calhoun Street opposite the courthouse.
The board of public safety met last night to advertise bids for first class equipment to be purchased by the city. Board member Hayes was absent as he attended a relative’s funeral in Michigan. Councilman Kinder announced he will convene a meeting of the council’s special committee.
The board of public works will complete plans for the improving of Spy Tun avenue after investigating complaints about sidewalk obstructions in downtown and outlying areas. Obstructions include advertising signs and vehicles blocking pedestrian paths.
Tohn F. Jones, a Prudential Insurance collector for several years, died after a week long illness from acute gastritis at his residence 28 Barr Street just before midnight on Tuesday. He was married eight years and survived by his wife and parents.
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