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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1908

Page

4

Paris Sage advertised by barber in Springfield Mass

A garbled old ad touts Paris Sage and Puritan Sage as cures for dandruff and scalp itch. It claims the product nourishes hair and promises vigor, urging readers to buy from Meyer Bros in Buffalo and others. The spoof style imitates a testimonial letter from Geo A Stilt.

Paris Barbers Springsfield Varistin Mali Stetet Springfeld Mass Mayer Dottie Meyer Pros Tiaffalo

Dr Miles Heart Cure Endorsed By A Covington Patient

A patient named ARS. D. BARRGAN of Covington Kentucky reports relief after using Dr Miles Heart Cure for weak heart action. Promotes the medicine as a strengthening tonic for nerves and heart muscle. The testimonial claims past trial of other remedies and offers to refund the first bottle if it fails to help.

Miles Talon Ars. D. Barrgn Main St. Covington Dr. Miles Miles Medical Co Elichant Ind

Fairy JPclain’s Slayer Captured in Logansport

A suspect in the murder of Fairy JPclain, identified as Wor Ley Osher, was arrested in Logansport after a long flight across multiple states. He confessed to involvement but claimed the shooting was accidental, detailing intoxicated pain and a panicked flight ending with his capture.

Logansport Tual Worley Osher Savetheart Malar Agel Inlert Dunhamile Strakle Utter Cisasin Lly Cwime Batrney Grand Rapidy Mieh Osburn Koko Tralin Batana Tanhande Deleettes

Unclear Mission Officers Listed in Fragmented Text

A garbled OCR fragment lists several names and titles for mission officers and committee members, including A. G. Barry as President and J. A. Quite as secretary, with other roles and participants partially unreadable, suggesting a historic organizational roster with multiple typos and mis-spellings.

A. G. Barry PF. Moxstian J. A. Quite Secretin Erhart Treaaer George Thramst Committee SS. Wilken le Lingibtht Anil Isreare Hills A. Tot J. A. Quince F. Cover Furgeson George B. Evans Mossinan Genre Glove FLA KL Muerett AL Quince Blew OLN Guldlin

Three Mile Road Law Held Constitutional in Indiana

Judge Leffler of the Delaware circuit court ruled the three mile road law constitutional, allowing county commissioners to authorize road construction without voter approval when the road connects to free gravel or plank roads and is funded by the entire township. Farmers argued it taxed the few for the benefit of many, but the judge found it benefits the whole township and noted several hundred such roads may be built statewide.

Muncie Ind Leffler Delaware Etreult Court Circurt Tudge Lester Indiana

Gas Well at Petersburg Records Massive Output

A Petersburg gas well south of the city shows daily production rising to 800,000 cubic feet per twenty four hours as pressure drives gas to the surface. Escaping gas audible for miles, city leaders prepare leases while surrounding fields produce despite heavy activity. Mansfield area reports gas and oil yields in nearby wells, signaling rising regional energy output.

Petersburg Ind

Fort Wayne Mission Plans Fund Drive to Restore Deficit

The Fort Wayne Rescue home and mission board met to launch a campaign to raise 35,000 this year to cover last year's deficit of about 5,000. The effort aims to reach 185,000 to restore financial independence for the institution, which is providing care and services locally.

Fort Wayne

Affinity Agent Found Guilty of Mail Fraud in Chicago

Mrs Jennie Call, using the alias BL Glyon, ran a matrimonial agency in Chicago and was convicted by a federal court jury of using the mails to promote a fraud. The case mirrors a sentence given two days earlier to Miss Marian Grey. Evidence showed the agency misrepresented clients through correspondence and advertising. A motion for a new trial will be argued April 24.

Ghiwagu Jennie Call BL. Glyon Chicago United States

German Societies Plan Smokers at City Catholic Churches

Members of the GoCintlag Alfinated with German Catholic churches in the city organize an entertainment evening at St. Nurse with a dais led by Chairman Adam, Nusbaum, Brinig, Hiller, Zurbach, and Bichel. Speakers from other parishes will attend and a musical program is planned. Men’s societies from St Marys, St Peters, St Pauls and the Precious Blood will join, aiming to stimulate interest in service and benevolent work among younger parishioners.

Gocintlag St. Nurse Dais Mr. Adam Petey Nusbaum Henry Brinig Charles Hiller J. F. Zurbach Carl Bichel St Mary's St Peter's St Paul's the Precious Blood

Tragic stove oil blast injures Mrs Rea in Muncie

Special to the Gazette. Mrs Edward Rea fifty four of West Fifth street Muncie Indiana fatally injured in a coal oil explosion while trying to rekindle a dying fire at dawn. Her clothing caught fire and she ran to a hydrant collapsing beneath a stream of water. blast tore her clothes and body apart. She is the wife of the Walnut street crossing watchman for the Big Four railroad and mother of several children.

al-Gazette Muncie Inn Bdward Rea West Fifth Street Rea Walnut Street Crossing Big Four Reilroad

Strong as a Male Farmer Finds Power from Food

A farmer recounts how proper nutrition improved strength and health after stomach weakness and nervous fatigue. He credits a plan involving specific foods and changes to daily meals, noting weight gain and renewed vitality following a shift to better nourishment. He mentions a friend’s recovery and references a book title, urging readers to seek the road to wellness.

City News Highlights From Huntington Evening

Local report outlines church services by the Reverend Edward Averil at Huntington, a string of illnesses and fatalities, weddings, a disorderly arrest on Calhoun Street, and city officials meeting with William S. Wells in town for municipal league planning. Residents pass along tributes and routine notices as errands and travel plans unfold.

George BD. Crowley Edward Averil Mrinity Episcopal Church Huntington John Schuler Knvon Street Edward Patrick Bullivan Hoagi St. Joseph's Hoatial Hleels Dewey Dillon Utroliman Elderhal Ovaning Calhoun Jaine Smuth Rober Denman Tin Employe Ot Whride Electrical Construction Company Terre Floule Hila Jessa Grice County Jar Shortie Warton New York Ehay Germany Hanover Len Darrow Tiporte Pred France William S. Wells Municipal League Laperro

Weatherhogg and Crocker End Architecture Partnership

The well known firm Weatherhogg and Crocker dissolves as Charles R Weatherhogg continues in the old firm’s Hamilton Bank building while William Crocker retires to St Joseph Missouri. Weatherhogg plans to wind up affairs in weeks and remain in the same quarters.

Archhitects Weatherhogg & Crocker Charles R Anthony Weatherhogg England Crocker Fort Wayne St Joe

May Robson Delights as Aunt Mary in a Major Stage Moment

The review lauds May Robson's portrayal of Aunt Mary in The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary at the Majestic. It praises her artistry, noting she is a delight to watch and leaves audiences with a refined, uplifting feeling. Also mentions Emma Muir funeral announcement for 2:20 PM from 66 St Martin Street.

Warner Aunt Mary May Robson Majestic Miss Robson Dilys Robson Arts Emma Muir St. Martinelreal

Columbia City Hosts First County Birth School Literary Contest

The April 17 event in Columbia City brought high schools from South Whitley, Churybuser, and Columbia City. Participants competed in oratorical, debating, piano, and quartet contests with Columbia City’s school earning top honors and prize money for the piano and quartet winners. Judges included local officials and educators.

IV News Burea Colmmeta City Ind Birh South Whitley Churybuser High School Columbia City High School Columbia City T Wale Herae Fred Conkli Elnora McConns A. Q. Dettries Nthhnsca Sat. Gite North Man

Wabesh and Columbia City contests crown prizewinners

Debating prize went to Miss Arba Green and Miss Helen Bawards with Miss Gertie Hire receiving the honors for her side. Piano honors to Milas Swihart who played Dango Napolitaine. Quartet crown awarded to Columbia City group. Silver trophy funded by Henry Meclarsen, with other prizes from Rev Dr Porch. Attendance high with visitors from across the county. illness prevented Jose Palmer from competing.

Alla Foyle Churubuses la Tasonjors Milas Swihart Pata Misa Lida M. Edmonds Elkhat Nell Albertson Madge Sharp Arthur Lester Ray Harrison Columbia City Sbundle Combs Tinora McConnell Henry Meclarsen First National Bank Francis M. Porch Grace Tartheran Church

Lowe Lands a First Sacker for 1908 Pirates

Grand Rapids, Mich April 17 Bobby Lowe lands a first baseman for his 1908 pennant players Warren C Gill purchased from the Pittsburgh Pirates after tryouts in March and Hot Springs. Gill, who shined in the Oklahoma City Western Association, attracted Barony Dreyfus’s interest and Lowe’s during a training camp evaluation. The deal follows their Hot Springs trip and a promise to provide a first sacker if the Pirates did not retain him for the season.

Grand Rapids Mich Bobby Lowe Lander Warren C. Gill Pitts-burg Givan Oklahoma City Baroney Dreyfitas Fila Band of Pirates Lowe Hot Springs Bobby Dreyfus Fort Wayne Barney Smoky City Pirates

Restaurateur Mar Wiebke Wed in Detroit

William Wiebke longtime Hof Brau Hans partner wed Huntington socialite Elizabeth Briant in Detroit on Thursday. News reached family by telegram as couple planned a quiet home reception at Mrs Wiebke’s house Sunday. Briant known as a Huntington socialite. Wiebke well regarded in Fort Wayne with many friends.

William Wiebke Harry A. Wiebke Hof Brau Hans Misa Elizabeth Briant Huntington Detroit Harry A Wiebke Mr. Wiebke Miss Bryant Wayne

Advocate of a creed speaks in court amid religious clash

A speaker advocating a creed with aims hostile to orthodox religion arrived in the city yesterday and addressed a court session. The event drew attention to religious tensions as the advocate argued a point tied to the assault on established faith.

Kuhns Regaining Health in Colorado

Mr Adan A Holuhart vents frustration over a pastal card, while Jack Kuhns, once hospitalized in Chicago, recovers in Pueblo California. The note reports Kuhns is improving and doing well after months of illness and confinement.

Jack Kuhns Colorado Adan A. Holuhart Jacke Iurhnd Giry Fm Publo Cal Wa Health Kuhhd Inn Chicagn

Milford Davidson Dies of Cancer at 71 in Wells County

Milford Davidson, living a mile north of Tocalu, died today at Ossian hospital after a three year cancer battle. Born in Pennsylvania in 1887, he moved with his parents to Wells County in 1848 and lived near his late home most of his life. Survived by wife Mary J Gibson and twelve children, seven living: David, Frank, Sil, Elmer, Elizabeth Smith, Harriet Julian, and Celeste Shady. Funeral at Tresin Church Sunday 10 AM. interment Ossian cemetery. Also, a fire on Thompson Avenue caused by an unknown source damaged a small frame building and caused light losses.

Blufpton Thi Milgord Davidson Uving Toc~alu Mary J. Gibs Hew David Frank Elmer Davidson Elizabeth Smith Harriet Julian Celeste Shady Wella County Sell Adams County Davidson Baptist Church Tresin Ossian Cemetery

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