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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1908
Page
4
A fragmented record shows references to Senator Jones and Ankeny with talk of chairmanship and advocacy. Mentions of legal counsel, ties to Washington, and speculation surround Ankeny’s public role and campaign stance amid shifting alliances.
A fragmented notes item describes a community gathering and eviction process with several names and dates garbled. It mentions planned events at a local venue and involvement of neighborhood associations and officials, noting a key medical detail about a patient and a ceremonial separation. The text is unclear but centers on civic activity and an upcoming event with multiple participants.
A local W C T U institute opens this evening under Mrs Kelly Jones and Mrs Hugh Dever. The program includes a feature by Mrs Seager and a series of readings at St Paul’s Methodist Church. Assisting will be Rev Hobbs and others with worship and planned meetings through Wednesday.
Interest centers on Dr Bitting of the Department of Agriculture who will address the Twelfth Councilor District Medical association in this city on Tuesday. He will lecture on the relation of bovine disease to humans and exhibit diseased meat specimens, followed by expert panel discussion. Another talk by Dr J N Hurty on medical inspection of schools will precede a clinic at the Lutheran hospital. An evening program at the Wayne club features several prominent physicians and surgeons as guests.
The Fort Wayne Socialist group urged the Public Library Trustees to extend Sunday hours beyond 2 to 5 PM. They argued the city boasts a fine library and theaters stay open on Sundays, yet the library is closed most of the day, urging action to open longer hours.
The Ossian city council approves a grade change on main street swapping gravel for crushed rock, with traffic impacts noted on New York and Illinois line services. Milford Davison, 71, dies of cancer and will be buried at Cal Lawn. David Somers returns to Ossian after selling farm holdings in Athens, Georgia. Ossian High School plans a graduation with 14 seniors, seven men and seven women. Rev G W Marlin to deliver address at Wabash College. Class day exercises to follow with a morning program and evening church events upcoming.
April 1 reports indicate efforts by local leaders to lower rates for central passenger transit. Officials seek to use a special route to improve access and relieve demand, with measures under consideration at Rekame as a test case.
A patient from Wayne Indiana recounts using Oisen's Kidney Pills and then a doctor advised by Wright's Alsouse. The tale details long illness, failed remedies, and eventual relief after obtaining Don's Kidney Pills from Milburn Co Buffalo New York, the U S sole agents.
Col James Hamilton Lew of Chicago will deliver an address at the Amonal banquet of the Blackford Tay club on May 1. Lew, famed as a top orator and jury advocate, ranks near William Jennings Bryan in public esteem and has been involved in notable cases in Chicago and Washington. The banquet committee includes Wilbur Carpenter as chairman with Clyde Gandy Fred Sheart Elwin Hulse and Lee Hurtzoll planning the event.
A special Battery B meeting completed funeral arrangements for Walter Smart of Battery G. Remains to go to Continental, Ohio for interment at Suomtesday via Nickel Plate. Battery escort from home 626 Cherry Street to depot, report 12:45 p.m. for 1 p.m. departure. Sgt Henry J. Schnorr leads. small bearers listed. taps to be sounded at grave. Committee on resolutions named: Lieut Henry C Mortarity, Sgt Henry J Schicet, Cpl Paul Bauman.
Battery B members must gather at the armory at 12 45 today for Walter Smart funeral. Captain Harry Clark commands while Major Frost inspects. Major T Bentley Mott of Fourth Fire artillery at Fort Sheridan will supervise Battery B. Blue uniforms required. attendance mandated under state law. Training, discipline, and armory conditions to be reviewed for federal appropriations. Members ordered to remain at their armories.
In Tigonier on April 19 Mars 7, Dunning hosted Fi Yo night with risqué humor. About sixty attendees enjoyed a five course supper and music including a solo by Mrs L Dunning. Decorations featured green and white with lilies and white carnations as flowers. Cards circulated late with prizes awarded to Mrs Hurry Green and TL m.
A garbled vintage note describes a silly quarrel over laundry soap value with a preposterous claim about pure white nestasy task and salt creamy lather. It mentions two bars of rosin soap and a character named Tomees ve barn of ye li aa dante.
Resignation of a Hello Girl triggers a wave of small town excitement as patrons and staff speculate in a buoyant mood. Managers and operators exchange whispered jokes while newspapers pick up the story, guessing who will marry and leave the exchange.
The coming bazaar at Saengerbund for charity begins April 28 and runs several days. The display features extensive scenery representing many countries with faithful effects. The committee has invested greatly, seeking to make this the greatest bazaar in the city's history.
Accompanied by his sweetheart Clint Thomas, a boy who drives a wagon for Karnment market, Rauner and Thomas were implicated after Rauner’s confession. They admitted breaking a rear window of J Bonahoon pool room on Calhoun street, stealing tobacco, candy and pennies, and robbing Griffits hardware store. Thomas later confessed his part. Thomas was confined after failing to find him earlier.
Officials pursue a large horse theft ring in eastern Indiana and western Ohio after the confession of Til Hocker of Lewisburg Ohio and the arrest of Ralph Armstrong of Rush County. Sheriff Grice leads the inquiry as officers target a gang that has long operated across counties and states. New charges and farmer cooperation are expected as leads widen.
An advertisement extols Satin skin cream and powder for giving a white hands look with satin skin. It emphasizes a smooth touch and glamorous finish aimed at beauty-conscious readers.
Three years ago aspirants seeking appointments to the Naval Academy at Annapolis will enter Homepolye examinations at the federal building. The exam will determine the successful candidate whom Congressman HatsWill appoint to cadetship contingent on passing the entrance examination.
A garbled report notes a record number of colored prisoners confined in the county, with ten male and two female inmates mentioned. It states Fort Wayne has a small Black population generally, and that Easter dances and local Queen's events are referenced, but details are unclear.
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