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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
3
Fragmented OCR reveals a dubious ad style on a supposed remedy. It touts powerful cures and vitality boosting effects, naming dire warnings against unsafe mixtures and urging readers to buy complex tonics and syrups from wholesale firms for medical claims.
Prominent Whitley County farmer and president of the Whitley County Farmers' Institute lies critically ill after a sudden intestinal obstruction. Doctors report temporary relief but he remains under heavy sedation, with hopes for recovery. Grand Master Rastingsend and Grand Bearstary Leedy to attend Fort Wayne Odd Fellows event.
Aaron Ketring of near Syracuse was found not guilty by a Kosciusko circuit court jury after a trial on charges of stealing several cans of meat from Steuer market in Syracuse. A sealed verdict was returned at 2 o'clock this morning, with another related case pending against Ketring in the circuit court.
Rogers band will not play at Winona Lake this summer. The Goshen musical organization has appeared on the assemblage program for several seasons, but this year the management will present something different to entertain visitors.
Milford April 28 Leonard Davis slipped and fell from the top of an old Bates barn striking the ground with minor injuries. He calls his escape miraculous and attributed it to luck and careful steps.
A bold 19th century full page puff promotes Uric-O as the permanent cure for rheumatism. It claims widespread crippling unless treated and targets readers with free trials and mail order offers. The ad includes medical claims, testimonials, and distributor names in Syracuse and Fort Wayne.
A real estate dealer represents Peoples Trust to acquire and remodel the building. The proposal seeks full working capital, with stock and cash allocations described. The daily building project and corporate arrangement are outlined, including a cache of funds and stock status.
The notices report the deaths of Marie Virginia Starr Stark, Sylvia Stark, and John R. with services at St Peter's Catholic church and private family rites. Other listings include Mrs Doulsa Schroe der and Frederick Jasper with funeral times at residence and St James Refarmen church. Community arrangements note wakes, cemeteries, and religious services for local residents.
Sealed proposals are invited by architect John F Wing for additions and changes to the White National Bank property in Fort Wayne Indiana. Bids due by 2 oclock May 4, 1998. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Signed Merritt Secretary Investment form advised and contact details provided.
East News Bureau reports Decatur Public Library received an official inspection from Mies Uarrie Scott of the state library board. She praised book selection, neatness, and labeling, crediting librarian Miss Annette Moses, noting the library will be two years old in July. Scott later traveled to Fort Wayne and Hartford City for a librarians institute.
A black dog was shot and killed yesterday afternoon by Carl Sleanman near Mood Furniture store on Main Street. Parents and children were alarmed when word spread that the dog was about to attack during school hours, causing a scene at the neighborhood.
An Auburn Indiana snippet notes Frank Eckhart visiting KeighTown with Reichert Carriage Co. and Charica Valkey resuming work in Rushville. A Montgomery Shy resident entertains guests at a daughter’s home in Montgam Shy. Minard returns to Hammond after a stay with Ter Eliot. The Davie couple from Hudson attend events in Hudson Ta and the old Flake house on West Seventh Street changes hands. We also note a local ad about selling foods and seeds.
CAPD and CARMER Columbia area details state that area graduates must take a two twelve week normal school course. County Superintendent Henry G Felger indicates three courses start this year with the first on May 4, the second June 9, and the third June 18. The plan serves Fort Wayne night senorpradyntos and aligns with the August teachers exam.
Ebertt Jesse Grice announced reception of patients from Allen county to the New Castle epileptic institution at New Village. The moving patients include James Warren Boils Willer McLauguin and Did rich Conrad Sieline from Fort Wayne to the facility, with transfers to Setariay.
The city engineer's office has finished the set of house number books listing every lot in the city, including new additions and annexed territory. Persons may note their house number with Clerk Henry W. Deakis of the Department of Public Works.
The Fort Wayne Presbytery names Montgomery, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Warsaw, as commissioner to the general assembly to meet in Kansas City, Missouri, May 31. Other commissioners include Whilic of Ossian and Rev B H Montgomery, S W V Chipman, Miss Mary Simone, and Miss Bing Reed of nearby Warsaw, who attended the sessions of the presbytery.
The play receives a strong review for its clever humor and quaint characters. The Cir, Lewis, and the Mizicans deliver lively performances while the Wowitz and Howard Brothers provide high spirited stunts. The piece blends rural charm with vaudeville energy and earns praise for its entertaining lineup.
Ethel Barrymore is set to appear Monday evening in the new three act comedy Her Sister at the Majestic theater. Charles Frohman promises a modern American English collaboration by Judd Fisher and Cosmo Gosson Lanuux, a first for the country.
The article previews a sensational musical drama titled A Knight for a Day touring from Chicago to Wallack's Theatre in New York. It notes massive popularity with over half a million Chicago attendees and a high repeat audience, praising the elaborate production and hypnotic appeal of the spectacle.
Readable fragments describe young performers at the Temple rehearsing with hand skills, quiet attention, and coordinated drills. References hint at discipline, aims, and potential for notable progress, though details are jumbled and names unclear.
Columbia City Indiana April 23 George Crone a county farm inmate who for years suffered with a deformed leg had the limb amputated this afternoon. The operation performed by Dr D S Linvill assisted by Alisa Tone Ruch R H Glass ley and Ora Bayless was deemed highly successful and the physician expressed belief the patient’s health will improve markedly.
Sylvester Scott, an elder resident of Lorwill, was taken to the county infirmary this forenoon by Whitney Luckenbifl ambulance. Trustee R. T. Smith of Highland township arranged for transfer to county hospital for better care than available locally in his Fort Wayne hospital.
Warsaw city council held a brief record session last evening. The body approved unusually many bills and moved quickly through business, concluding after six minutes. An agreement was reached with John Dr Kulz regarding the matter.
Milford residents react to the Syracuse and Alford Railway line’s decision not to extend to Milford this year. An enumeration shows Milford’s school age population and local officials consider urging the company to provide sooner service.
April 23 report from Butler Indiana notes Mrs. Robert Alford returning home after visiting relatives. Visitors include Mrs. Longfield from Port Wayne for Alex Baker family and Mrs. Scott Showers and children from Auburn. Also mentioned are Mr. Knistey with daughter at Medina Ohio and B C Coffman of Chicago among the sick with AL Vernier family.
Sndallville Ind April 13 Mrs S Richmond visited Gosken Lo day after visiting friends there for days Mlle John Wright travels to Huntington then Indianapolis to join husband and move there Mrs Mark Aaron returns to Syracuse N Y after visiting her daughter Julien Kean visits city Beatrice Kann of Tort tarne visiting uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Kenn Toz Cos Fort Wayne visitor Rev Judson Achee and wife attend wedding of Bits Artiel's brother O D Snider and Daisy Bullard plan wedding in Toledo
Saturday noon event discussed as Mrs. Wm Warner, long in St Port Wayne hospital, returned home Tuesday evening. Husband involved, partial recovery anticipated. Mrs Schelter of Garrett and Dorothy Shoemaker’s progress noted, with other family calls and concerns from Mishawaka to Myersdale. Dorothy Shoemaker recovered, while Dis Palmer’s future remains uncertain and Googe’s condition remains critical.
Shinzo Ohki presents an illustrated lecture at the High School Auditorium on Friday evening April 24 at 8 15. Admission is 25 cents.
Dr Jesse H. Bilucs the current county auditor has announced candidacy for renomination at the Democratic convention in Columbia City on May 9. He is described as extremely popular and expected to be nominated without opposition and to run vigorously for re election. A prize at the Eagles’ play bazar will be given away each evening from April 28 to May 1.
CHURUBUSCO April 23 The board of school trustees announced the appointment of Prof. Torepl H Caitiorn as superintendent for another year. He has been confined to his home with a severe attack of neuralgia for several days. Principal F L Smith and other teachers have been filling his classes. Other staff names for the coming year are not yet announced, but changes in the present corps of instructors are shown.
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