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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
8
In the past fifteen years bird life in this country declined by half but refuges and wardens funded by groups and a dollar monthly from the Federal Government are helping. Read Harbors for Wild Birds by René Bache and Vaiti the Queen by Beatrice Grimshaw in this week’s Saturday Evening Post. the issue is on sale.
A clipped dialogue between Mr Osborn and Mr Balesman discusses clerks pushing profitable items. They note in a morning grocery sale a woman sought cheap soap and bought a quarter’s worth, claiming many will purchase after the initial use.
Indiana department issues a general order for the G A R encampment in Kokomo starting May 20 at 9 30 a m The credentials committee includes Foster Skellon Haalltwn and others and reports at Hotel Francie Tuesday at 3 p m The annual parade on Wednesday marks the change of chief marshal Milton Garrisus Flags and refreshments are noted Ed A Moore of Kokomo chairs entertainment with hotel rates from 1 25 to 2 a day including meals and options at private boarding houses
A caller asks a friend about a good boarding house and hints at something of interest in today’s want ads. The message implies a search or tip related to housing and potential opportunities.
City inspectors toured the under construction power plant on Spy Run avenue amid high water delays. Workers complete condenser pipes and electricity machinery while a reinforced concrete dam at Spy Run nears completion. Officials favor a bridge across the St Joe River linking Spy Run with Lakeside to ease student commutes and discuss fourth street access and a possible reroute of nearby houses.
Al Alter, after suffering sixteen years with rheumatism, is cured by two small doses of a simple prescription costing eighty cents. The claim highlights a remarkable turnaround and suggests an affordable remedy.
Henry A Alter, a wedged contracting painter, recounts a long battle with rheumatism and a surprising remission after using a simple home remedy. He shares the prescription and his sixteenth attack timeline, noting a dramatic recovery after a single dose. Also details a Commercial Club event with Hon. SE J McFarland speaking on city assets.
Milford Indiana hosts a Presbyterian wedding as Rev Johnson and Belle Ward unite. They plan to move to Maringe Ta where Johnson has a new call. Meanwhile Milford’s Mtiorn baseball team loses players to Oshkosh and Datta Greek, weakening the squad for summer play.
Milford residents report Charney Niawonder was fined ten dollars and costs and sentenced to ten days in the county jail at Warsaw for associating with women of ill repute. Authorities say three to four other Milford boys may be arrested on the same charge.
Public notice from Boringfield township Allen county Indiana announces sealed proposals for a new school building due by 2 pm May 16 1808. Griffith and Fair architects Wart Wayne Indiana supply plans not on file at Fort Wayne office. Right to reject any bid reserved. A $200 certified check accompanies each bid as security. By order of the advisory board.
In a Bre street dispute Mrs. Camilis Sorzin charged Tonis Guilot with assault and battery and property destruction. After testimonies were heard Squire Tancey acquitted Guilot while the state dropped the property charge, with Deputy Prosecutor Gandy pursuing a verdict of guilty on the assault claim.
Winona Lake Ind April 24 The Wiions Women’s club met Wednesday. Miss Clark named city president for the coming year with Travels Through America as the topic. Mrs Kevie Hastings of Cleveland staying at Sunset cottage. Rev Chester Birch visiting for a month. The Pims cottage owned by Rev G A Price to be improved this spring. Mrs William Sunday now at Sundleaf cottage. V BL Hsilivid visiting Binfton.
Rev C W Lynch aged about eighty years died at his East Center Street home in Warsaw after months of illness. He once led the North Indiana Conference, was succeeded by Rev Hoe Bennett about four years ago, and earlier served the First Methodist Episcopal church in Warsaw. His last charge was Leesburg, and he retired from preaching due to health. Family had limited access during final weeks.
Milford Ind April 24 The next meeting of the Hort Wesne district presbytery will be held at Albion. Delegates were in attendance at the meet held at this place.
A brief Milford incident reports a man named Evisl News Bar employed by John Greuter of Milford suffered a bullet struck thumb. Details are incomplete but indicate an accidental discharge near Milford in the event timeline.
The Majestic hosts The Plays Players with SC Lewis presenting Aly annual e to Ale. A cast of exceptional merit performs a rural comedy-drama rewritten this season as an entirely new version. Up to date saturations and lively action promise a fun filled evening to chase away dull care.
Announcement from the Majestic Theatre confirms Ethel Barrymore will headline a new play titled Ler Sister to be staged Monday evening with Clyde Frteh and Ceanie Gordint Gentox collaborating for her, under Charles Frohman's order. The production marks a rare venture the star accepts with public anticipation and industry interest.
A lively discussion notes the enduring popularity of a musical novelty in Chicago and New York. It highlights sellout runs and growing prosperity for theater ventures, remarking on audience taste, profitability, and the rationale behind choices in light of police laws and public appeal.
AT THE TEMPLE The Temple will present a special matinee today for ladies and school children. Next week features Redpath’s Nappantes in a musical comedy stunt titled Fun In a Schoolroom. A regular organized miniature classical comedy company performs.
A contemporary review lauds Morris and Tremmingway as a standout blackface minstrel duo at the Temple. It praises Morris for his singing of southern songs and Hemmingway as an adept interlocutor, noting their clean, capable vaudeville style and strong connection with a family audience.
The Whitley County Prohibition Convention met in the Columbia City court house and elected officers and nominees. John G. Leininger chaired the session with Rev Gailay offering prayer. Solomon F. Winsgardner was named permanent chair and Orton Danlee served as secretary. The nomination committee proposed county officers including Treasurer WH. J. Whittenberger, Coroner Dr. A. White, Surveyor W. HL, and Commissioner Iles Td. Sellers. Several voices supported delegates to the state convention, with many residents from various townships represented. The meeting closed after a spirited conclusion by orator D. D. Marston.
A charged address at the convention critiqued Republican and Democratic platforms, while the Anti-Salam text faced similar scrutiny. Mr Fanning delivered a cable address this evening at the Tuttle opera houses, calling for tighter political control amid the debate.
Carlton Rost of Hunterown appeared before Justice of the Peace Hoser on a charge of assault and battery brought by his mother in law. The hearing revealed the accused was not fully at fault, suggesting the accuser may share responsibility. The brief proceeding concluded with no clear conviction reported.
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