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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1908

Page

4

Death of Martha Drummond After Four Years Illness

Mrs Martha Drummond aged sixty one wife of William D Drummond of North Whistleat died after a four year illness. She was born March 28 1847 in Otto and married in 1806, moving to Decatur in 1871 where the family resided. Surviving are her husband three sons Ulysses Clinton and Robert plus daughter Ada Yorum, several grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm at the Methodist church with Rev B Wieox in charge. Interment Maplewood Cemetery.

Kint Decatur Ind Belfast Martha Drummond Agat Wiliam D. Drummond North Witt Sleat Eelock Drummer Oto Seth Bevard William D. Drummond Ulysses Robert Clinton Ada Yorum Methodist Church Tie B. Wieox Maplewood Cemetery

Free Write the FL. Raymond Co for a postal scale

Advertisement notes a free trial or offer from the FL. Raymond Co. of Cleveland, Ohio, inviting customers to try one of their fine postal scales. The brief item emphasizes quality and product type.

FL. Raymond Co Cleveland, C

Unclear clues in Liebman case spark police inquiry

A garbled police report hints at ongoing investigation into the Liebman case. Names, dates, and places are indistinct, but references to arrests, a travel-related incident, and a court appearance suggest a broader probe into burglaries and associated misconduct.

Beery Dead at Decatur After Long Life in County

Abralait J Beery longtime Adams county resident dies at 12 45 AM at his Tenth street home aged 90 plus His first wife Elizabeth Welty died in 1897 the couple had three children Samuel deceased Joseph and Susan The second marriage to Hette Bieber in 1901 leaves him with nine children and Rebecca Shoemake of Ohio Funeral Thursday with services at his late home and Beery church followed by burial in Beery cemetery

Cacurrai Abralait J. Beery Beery Gadeen Mr. Beery Falrucks County Ohio Samuel Is Insancy Fosepn D City Susan C F. Smith Rishmond Hette Bieher Birbery Eieven Rebecca Shoemake Faingeld County Spetnagh Presbyterian Church Beery Church Jacob Flesler German Baptist Church Terment Beery Cemetery

Fifteen Years of Agony and Private Medical Battles

A reader recounts a long battle with severe illness and failed treatments across hospitals. Weak, unreliable memory and garbled names blur key events. The narrative hints at medical hardships, failed cures, and promises of refunds from unnamed firms amid a chaotic medical ordeal.

Monroeville News Patches Weekend Events In April Report

In Monroeville Indiana April 29 reports detail local social and church events. Guests include Mr and Mrs J B Niezer and family with Walter Walters and W I Dour of Wayne Street. School and club notices mention Rosa Kaolman and John Burton as officers. Several residents travel to Chicago and Elgin and visit Fort Wayne relatives. An accident injures Charles Shilgely at work, and Prof Barry Clem visits from Chicago University.

Monroeville Ind Loney Keith Syetit Mart Wayne Atrs Relel Tae Lickny Dehorns Seaumlidsarest Patic Aorembortauid Ab Walters W. 1 Dour Weal Wayne Street John D. Allonar Columbus Club Aire Livall Eniulius Olligors Rosa Kaolman Jolue Burton Treasurée Coox Charles Mr. Niewty Mort Wayne J. B. Niezer Wallrs Cleve Elgin Ales Ora Fort Wayne John Beet Mbert Jones Maryland Putt Wayne I Jones Albert Daggett Pennsylvania Park Wayne A. J. Daggett Simolay Charles Shilgely Barry A. Clem Chicago University Summer Clem Daniel Miller Art Wayne Gever Bie Gears Fantazia W. Edwards

Pioneer Pioneer NER Passed Away in City

Eleonora Kratzsch, a longtime beloved resident and devout St. John's Lutheran member, died at 79 after a long illness. Born in Zalta Saxony in 1852, she came to America with her husband Herma Keutesth and settled in the city, later living on West Warne Street near Cade Hour. Survived by children and grandchildren, she was active in business life until retirement.

Eleonora Kratzsch Kratasch Wit Kratzsch Zalta Saxony Hoete Herma Keutesth Amerles Ja Tolate Warne Eireet Cade Hour oWryne Washington Ihbuat- Wesa Pho

Real estate and business exchange notice in Journal Gazete

Equity of 60000 in first class income real estate offered for exchange. Willing to trade for a controlling interest in a good manufacturing or jobbing business that will stand investigation. Address Business, Journal Gazette.

Journal-Gazete

Fort Wayne Boy Marries El Decatur Girl

Fort Wayne baker Fred Rockshak aged twenty four, son of Fi and Caroline Rockshak, marries Bertha Baker twenty seven, daughter of Abraham and [echel Stonebarner, both of this city, in a Fort Wayne ceremony. The bride has a prior marriage and divorce about two years earlier.

Br Elst Decalun, Inn Fred Rockshak Tori Wayne Caroline Rockshak Bertha Baker Abraham Echel Stonebarner

Magnolias Open Season at South Whitley

The Magnolias will start the season at South Whitley against the Greens of that town. Rabus and Kenig secure fast fielding, with Borsman the outfield star signed by the local club. Frelmuth and Kensay will form the battery again, and play Sunday. A letter to the Fort Wayne manager sits on the Journal-Gazette sporting editor’s desk.

Magnalite Journal|Gazetta

New eczema relief advertised with samples and endorsements

An old advertisement promotes instant relief from itching with a sample product. It mentions doctors and druggists, suggests winter skin issues, and touts a touted remedy available through a department store and mail order. The copy resembles early 20th century curative patter with testimonials and sparse product details.

Krater Biography Noted for Wit and Business Ties

Krater displayed smoked billy and throughout her long life possessed a host of friends. She was exceptionally esteemed for her witty humor and was successful in business affairs. A member of St Fair's Lutheran church, funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 12:20 from the Ver Westland and 1 o'clock from St. Jesus's Lutheran church.

Krater St Fair's Letheran St. Jesus's Lutheran Church

Rambler Touring War for Selo Monel ASOT

Autocar note: Rambler touring war for Selo Monel ASOT. Wm Chafnak at 94 West Wayne Street advertised as repair service and seller of vehicles.

Rambler Selo Monel ASOT WM. Chafnak West Wayne Bt Enliei

Real Estate Transfers Compiled by Tod C Lelio

Real estate transfers list numerous properties including Hoffmann to Lelomser, Miller to Blard Rackhill addition, Edward Drochowski, Geadman, Curdes, Swinney’s, Interurban Acre, Mathias, Halignetes, Eugene Sook, Jacob’s estate, and many others. The document records lots, additions, and amounts with names of grantors and grantees across multiple townships and streets.

Yeal Tod C. Lelio 7Th Court Street Hoffman HM. Ces C. Lelomser Brunattas Tota Wineh Ellen Hamilton Wagedhals Heary Dora Browner Hamilton Helen G Frank Crocker City Euberbay, Realty Co Tellet W. Edward Ortileh D. Aantomnar Lota Bennart Alby Atehor'y Carnahan Gertrude ‘Drager Hanna Gertrude Drager Clara Caranhan Iota Park Place John, Hagemin Bieccker'e Race N Srenh Biorcoke Clty Johnson Suturosa Realty Creighton Avenue St Am Lestiart I. Ordieb Ella Robinett Archer's

Sherry Funeral Friday Held in local notice

The obituary notes Sherry, who died April 2, will be laid to rest Friday with services to begin at 2 PM at her home. Interment will follow at Dareh cemetery. The document also references arrangements and a transfer to an asylum. Nearby, Charles Typst arrived from Hat Srrine Ark with greetings for A. Tloltiwuse.

Kiley Neve Tuten Trcatha Ind Delech Dareh Kiet Tecatir Charles Typst Hat Srrine Ark A. Tloltiwuse

Fragmented note on illness and care in Richmond

A garbled OCR entry describes a patient with brain tuberculosis and unlikely recovery. It mentions travels to Richmond for care, ongoing weakness, and the need for constant nursing to prevent self harm, with limited hope for improvement. The text references Beatie and a few names in a distressed, unclear context.

Surprise Party for Lena Meyers Marks Seventeenth Birthday

In Decatur Indiana on April 29 Alyce Lena Meyers received a surprise party from her young friends for her seventeenth birthday. Progressive Deanuts led the amusements with prizes awarded to Grace McKean and Lena Dodane. a fine pair of gloves was given as a remembrance. Attendees included Grace Meftenn Lens mar Beriin Dodane Alma Agnes Starost Irene Garard Tillie Soyder Agnes Miller Totlie Hildebrand Berthe Steigmezer Edith Miller Francis Gullee Anta Meyers.

Decayus Ind Ailce Lena Meyers Deanuts Grace McKean Lena Dodane Miss Moyers

Retirement farmer Samuel J. Davidson dies at 76 in Ossian

Samuel J. Davidson a well known retired farmer and town marshal Walter Davidson died Monday evening in Ossian Indiana age seventy six after a long illness. He came to Union township in 1848 and resided there. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery beside his wife. Benjamin Toe, a Randolph County retiree who spent winters in Florida, visits his brother in Ossian. The two brothers are kin to a famed Farmland diver hunter now ninety who has killed 987 deer. He hoped to reach a thousand but age intervened. He has hunted in northern Michigan since eighty and returns with scalp or two. His hunting life reads like romance.

Specia Ossian Ind Apell Samuel J. Davidson Walter Davidson Uns Township Bunerall GW. Markin Methodist Episcopal Church Tne Oak Lawn Renjamin Toe Randolph County Ilorida Ror Michigan

Oil Trade Review highlights shifts in field operations

April reports from Montphigr Ind describe evolving petroleum activity east of the Mississippi. Weather boosts Illinois output and new wall locations. Kentucky and Wyoming districts show rising gains with eighteen distinct pans noted in Fremont county. Early April production reaches 3,086,659 barrels with half from Illinois led fields.

Montphigr Ind High Grads Petroleum Mississippi River Ilinois Kentucky Wyoming Fremont County Ilingia

Baker Wolpert Nuptials at Decatur Yesterday

In Decatur Indiana April 21 a wedding joined Mathias Baker and Miss Sophia Wolpert at St Marys Guthalfe church. After a wedding breakfast at the bride’s sister’s home the couple left for Chicago to visit relatives, then plan to reside on the groom’s farm south of the city.

Ench Wilson Kean Dev Indiana Uae Gate County Crawford Clark Owells Walla Olio Monron Washington Ket Brean Decatur Ind Mary's Guthalfe Mathias Baker Solphia Wolpert Father Wilkens John Baker Chicago Joseph Malley

Kendallville Personal Items Report Births and Travel

Kendallville notes report a birth near Heber with a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Tl Arnhart and mention Mrs J A Banta caring for him. Others travel or visit relatives including Mrs D C Wilson from Fort Wayne Afra Shaffer and John Browand visiting for a brother’s death, with several locals returning from trips to Wilkhham Ligonier Albion Wolcottville.

Kendallville Ing Tl. Tt. Arnhart Heber J. A. Banta D. C. Wilson Fort Wayne Afra Shaffer John Browand Mhion Mich David Beulsh Kfaner Wilkham Clarence Zimmerman Ligonier Fred Gretzinger Albion Unoas Jennie Gretsinger Eche 3. A. Kinnison Wolcottville

Damages Sought in Wilful Loss of Wife's Affections Suit

In Decatur Indiana on April 29 a circuit court hearing opened the second large damage case of the week. Mirle LeJeure sues Mr and Mrs William Smith for 15000 damages over alleged estrangement after his marriage to their daughter Lizzie Smith on September 14 1908. The couple, now with one child, reside with the Smiths and LeJeure accuses the parents of pressuring his wife to separate from him. The case may run several days with legal teams led by DeVaas and J Lulz for the plaintiff and Heller Son and Ross Jukn om for the defendants.

Decatur Ind Adamis Tata Anil Ha Smiths Teessa Jim Oy DeVaas J. Lulz Dc, Heller & Son Ross Juknom

Auburn City Council to Make Tour of Inspection

An Auburn Indiana council committee of three plans a survey tour across central Indiana to Brandon Vincennes and back through western Indiana and southern Michigan to study designs for a new city building. The group includes My Nabb Ensley and Carmer and aims to answer whether Auburn truly needs a new public building.

Auburn City Council Hist Auburn Ind Messrs My-Nabb Ensley Carmer Indiana Vincennes Michigan

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