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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1908

Page

3

Train Struck Broken Rail Near Tucson Injuring Eighteen

The Chicago Gulden State Limited derailed after hitting a broken rail near Hall Station east of Rensen, injuring eighteen passengers and leaving several cars overturned. Pullman cars derailed, many passengers thrown from berths, and all victims transported to St. Mary's hospital in Tucson. Notables include J.C. M a capitaliar of Kansas and Henrique S. Amada of Mexico City among the injured.

Cal. Ang Chicago Gulden State Limited Hala Station Rensen Wache Weed J.C. M Capitaliar Kansas Reagan Big Springs Ascom Reagaty Reanani Louis Martinez Decastra Simva Mexico Caitun Chicago Pullman Conduster Henrique S. Amada City of Mexico Fred W. Freeman el Paso Tex E. EB. Lennon el Pane St. Mary's Hospital Tucson

Farm Products Show Is a Sure Thing in LaGrange

LaGrange county representatives gathered at the courthouse Saturday to back a planned farm products show this fall. Organized last winter under Louis N. Litman as president, Robert M. Wadell secretary, and H. C. Hilsner vice president, the meeting drew speakers highlighting countywide benefits and strong farmer support for a successful event. Committees will set the exact date, with the show expected to be one of the biggest affairs in LaGrange.

Lagrange Ind LaGrange County Court House la Grange Louis N. Litman Robert M. Wadell H. C. Hilsner S. K. Gannard Uhat

Fire Sweeps Middle Point Destroying Dozens Of Buildings

A barn fire began at Rev W B Streete's premises in Middle Point on Sunday afternoon and spread rapidly. In three hours sixteen structures burned, including the Sieckler barber shop, Foster and Askin’s store, the PB.F.W.&R.R. depot, the post office, Mrs Daniel Norman’s restaurant, an undertaker’s office, and several others. Delphos and Van Wert fire crews responded, likely preventing spread to the town. Estimated loss about 401,890 with under one third covered by insurance. A Menshin was chief.

Daniel Norman Exchange of the Middle Point Telephone Company Delphos van Wert Tm Litte A. A- Menshin

Big Day Planned at Auburn Coliseum for Democratic Rally

The Auburn rally aims to draw county residents and visitors for a major Democratic event on September day. Speakers include Rushville Democrat Frank J. Hall for lieutenant governor, Lagport’s M. J. Larry for supreme, and Marshall of Colon with W. H. Nusbaum as chairman. State and district officials are expected, plus Edward Hotta, Jackson state chair, to attend.

Bist News Buren Auburn Ind Alan Frank J. Hall Rushville Lieutenant Soyemnor M. J. Larry Lagport Smprin Afl Marshall Colon W. H. Nusbaum Gates Tackson Toe Strict Edward Hotta Tie Tie Brean cd Thorn

City Schools Set September 14 Opening Date

City schools announced yesterday that the fall term will begin on September 14. Plans include heating and ventilation improvements and a postponed start date, with a revised schedule for opening amid district efforts to finalize arrangements.

Sure Shot Sam Opens Season at Theaters

The first seat sale of the season features Sure Shot Sam opening at traction today Friday with a Saturday matinee. The microframe play follows a mountain folk tale of a young man who infiltrates a gang to break it up, amid thrilling climaxes and a dynamic dynamite-scene.

Sam Tom_B. Parker Ukes Cistern Tennessne Conmertoithus Amon

Farm Hands in Battle, Serious Charge Filed

Two farm hands faced a serious charge after a Monday morning confrontation near Unie Hy Yeuge, with one man alleged to have assaulted another using a knife. The incident occurred near Sinael Serhty, just west of Warsaw, following an earlier dispute at the same location.

Sinael Serhty Silinwest Warsaw Swinehart

Warsaw couple wed after secret engagement lengthens wait

Leonard Baker, rubber goods manufacturer of Port Wayne, and Cattle Patton of Warsaw, obtained a marriage license ten days earlier. The ceremony occurred Sunday at a rowing location in Warsaw with close relatives and witnesses present.

Warsaw Ind Leonard & Baker Port Wayne Patton Dinerhier Dir Gunes Patton Matta Connie Ware

Butler to unveil soldiers' monument at town ceremony

Local officers plan a public unveiling of a soldiers' monument in Butler with a crowd expected. The event will feature a committee organized program, a band, and speakers from community groups and veterans organizations.

Butler

Best cab line in the city

A terse classified note touts the best cab line in the city and a phone number 1301. It mentions hot brat and urges readers to place want ads in the Journal Gazette at a nominal per word rate.

Gazette

Decatur Wife Beater Arrested for Brutal Assault

W. E. Falk ex county surveyor of Adams County was jailed after pleading guilty to beating his wife. A neighbor affidavit led to his arrest and an eight dollar fine plus costs with thirty days in jail. Once head of the city waterworks, his dismissal followed illness and incompetence.

W. E. Falk Adams County Hal Decatecr Abe Palk Marshal Buhinke Amanda Hess France Falk

William Stafford Drowns in Eel River Swim

Willian Stafford twenty two a farmer from Kosciusko county drowned Sunday evening in the Eel river between South Whitley and Collamer. He swam with Neal Beatty’s son, cried for help, and was recovered after a quarter hour. He was married to Velma Idle and leaves brothers and a half brother. Funeral Tuesday at the family home near Sidney with burial in the Quinn River cemetery.

Kist Columbia City Ind Willian Stafford Sidner Kosciusko County Sunda Vening Eel River South Whitley Collamer Stafford Worth Norris Sidney Neal Beatty Colamer Wiliam C. Beatty Mr. Norris Young Ten Swart Beatty John Tschantz Velma Idle Charles Idle Mury Terment Ql River Cleveland Township

Replibligan Prosperity Overstated in Angola Wager

Angola Indiana August 4 Farly Shents wagered with Bob Ramsay that hog prices would reach seven cents by June 1. The bet, settled at Oak Bluff hotel Crooked fake, ended with Shents hosting a Supper for the club. Hog prices disappointed Shents but pleased Ramsay and the group.

Kist Angola Ind Farly Charie Shents Bob Ramsay Charlie Democrate Oak Bluff Ela George Crawford Sun Rit Heine Charlies Rameau

Universalist Assembly and Indiana Convention Gather in Rome City

The Universalist interstate assembly and Indiana convention meet in Rome City from August 16 to 28. Opening services and a social kick off the week, with full program including sermons and a new feature. attendance invited.

Rist Albion Ind Universalist Indiana Rome Clts Sunt Spomen Weanesis

Battlefleet drills set on distant seas at night

A fragmented report notes a naval fleet moving at latitude 1 south longitude 17 west with a distant coast and daily dusk landfall near Anckland. Details are unclear but imply nightly watches and ongoing operations as ships cover long distances.

Buva Talarnds Lomgitude Aneckland Kclesa Anckland

Union Services Meld in Albion Church Scene

In Albion Indiana a joint union service united the churches at the Wes church and the M E church. The Rev A F Kner of the 11 1 I church delivered a strong witness to a large morning congregation. Edson Handy, a renowned upland singer from Chico, performed a solo during the service. The boy mentioned is thirteen.

Alton Ind Albion Wes A. F. Kner M. E Edson Handy Upland Chico

Teach Me Thy Way O Lord Sung Impressively

A youthful vocalist aged years delivered a superb performance of Teach Me Thy Way O Lord. The aria showcased remarkable voice control to a large and appreciative audience.

Moon and Christen Win $12000 Wren School House Contract

DeKalb area notes Moon and Christen of Decatur Indiana awarded the contract to build the new $12,000 school house at Wren Ohio. The modern structure is to be erected before December 1 and work will begin this week after other local firms bid.

Kist Decatur Ind Moon and Christen Wren Mami Christen

Horse and buggy stolen while at Kendallville

By Kist News Bureau Kendallville Ind Aug Late this afternoon no trace had been earned of the horse that was stolen from the hitching park near A D S Strong's blacksmith shop late Saturday evening. Grover Yelser, son of muel Yelser, drove into Kendallville and clicked his horse near the shop. About 9 o'clock Mr Yelser started to go ahead could not find his horse. After using the phone to his home and along different roads out of the city he concluded that his horse and buggy had been stolen and no trace had been learned by late afternoon. The horse was a boy aged seven years, weight about 1,100 pounds, with a white spot on the nose. The buggy was a brown geared dark trimmed Butler buyer in good condition.

Kist Kendallville Ind DS Strong Grover Yelser Muel Yelser

Ernest W Cook Re-elected President Of School Board

The school board met in the old high school building to reorganize with Ernest W Cook re-elected president. Anselm Fuelber was chosen treasurer and James H Pre secretary, amid a harmonious meeting. The board plans to delay further business pending next gatherings.

Ernest W. Cook Citizens’ Trust Company Anselm Fuelber James H. Pre Secretar Cook

School district plans fire escapes and new heating

The board will act on numerous projects as cool weather ends its lull. A new Blogwingdale school is expected to reach building proportions soon, with fire escapes and heating ventilating systems to be installed in several schools. Regular fall duties will also keep members busy.

Blogwingdale

Warsaw Woman Dies at New Decatur Alabama

A telegram from Warsa, Ind., reports the death of Mrs. Alice Borton wife of L A V Borton and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. El Malice of Warsa. She died Sunday evening at 7 oclock in New Decatur Alabama after combat with cancer and a brain blood clot. The body will reach Warsaw Tuesday at 9 39 PM and burial is planned at Oakwood cemetery.

Kist Warsaw Ind Alice Borton L. AV. Borton EL Malice Warsa New Decatur Ala Orelock Barton Oakawiai Cemetery

Mule Kills Petersburg Man After Attack on Calf

Jonathan Catt of Petersbur g died from wounds after a mule kicked him in the side. The animal had first attacked a calf, prompting Catt to strike the mule. it then wheeled, kicked him, trampled him, and bit him. The incident occurred west of Peters burg, with authorities labeling the mule vicious.

Kist News Breau Petersburg Ind Jonathan Catt Here

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