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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1908
Page
7
Mr Wrunk Conlan of 436 Houston St New York commends Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia and liver issues. He says it helps with back pain and weak kidneys, purifying blood and renewing vigor. sold under guarantee at Dealer & Bro drug store.
George Kurtz a longtime Wabash conductor was killed at the Fairfield avenue crossing when he stepped onto a switch and was thrown under the engine’s driving wheels. Witnesses Engineer Snyder and Conductor Gleason described the quick accident. The body, badly crushed, was moved to Bloomingdale parlors for shipment. his widow two sons and four daughters survive.
The Pennsylvania special train was two hours late into Fort Wayne after a flue broke on the engine near Grover town ten miles from Plymouth. A replacement engine was sent from Plymouth and another from Fort Wayne. Conductor Ply ton, of 1518 Fisher Street, was severely scalded yesterday morning at South Chicago while draining water from a hose on a freight engine and was brought to St Joseph's hospital in great pain but expected to recover. Descriptions of other Pennsy workers follow.
A worker was hurled into the St Marys river bed by scaffolding collapse about eight o clock yesterday morning. He fell roughly thirty feet and sustained a dislocated shoulder. He was taken to Joseph’s Hospital for treatment. He resided at 2.
Noble Works defeat Western Gas Construction camp team by 6 to 1 in a home run inspired game. Eidemeyer provided a sensational moment with a homer. Batteries were Meyer and Miller for Noble Works, Crasby and Crosby for Western Gas. Noble Works to face Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Trace tion company next Saturday at Robison Park.
Kalamazoo's first Grand Circuit meeting opened with Sterling McKinney defeating Jack Leyburn in the 2 039 trot. Minor Heir set track records in 2 03 and 2 02 2 03% in 2 14 pace. Nancy Royce challenged. Little driven by Geers won last heat after Git broke near the wire. District results list several horses and drivers among the day’s events.
Henry Steynmiler an office boy at the electric works is sick L K Bowser superintendent has returned from Bellevue Edward Challenger boiler stop clerk is on vacation in Bluffton W H Temmins Erie Despatch rep was a business visitor in Indianapolis Walter Foelling from construction at the electric works is on vacation Many staff return from trips to Lake James St Paul Rome City Clearwater and Crooked Lake Fire department lawn social August 21 at Swinney park to raise money for the Garrett trip Master Mechanic G W Smith attends to company business in St Thomas Ontario Kahoe and Kreesinger return to work after vacations Several other staff including a hospital patient and a cane trip from Lake James to Stone Michigan are noted with work and travel updates
AUBL ind Aug 3. The Teledo Chicago Interurban company seeks ready physicians for employees and waiters injured or in need of care. In this city Dr Nusbaum, perhaps the youngest director in years, is chosen for the role, bringing broad experience and family backing in medicine.
A telegraph operator praises Grape-Nuts as a daily aid for steady nerves and efficient work. He recounts a doctor’s advice to reduce meat and fruit and vegetables, replacing much with Grape-Nuts, claiming improved concentration and performance at the key. The letter, from a post office customer in Battle Creek, Michigan, is presented as a recurring, genuine testimonial.
Dr. T. W. A. Nusbaum is to come to the front as a principal practitioner and will oversee the work of the entire company’s medical system in the city. He will be in charge of the whole operation and its facilities.
A barn at the Sol Narr farm, quarter mile south of Poneto, burned down this afternoon. One horse died, another injured but saved. grain and hay were destroyed. The house nearby caught fire several times but residents saved it each time with hard work. Local investigation ongoing, no cause yet announced.
In a well attended event at the Lawson home on Lawson Place the Popejoy family held its annual reunion. Guests of honor included Mr and Mrs Popejoy of Montana. The gathering featured a feast with chicken and other dishes as relatives from the city and nearby areas attended.
Aug 2 in Hamilton will host the third annual Steuben and neighboring Sunday school picnic. The event features a parade opening address by Madison Swaldwr of Kakemo, hours of sessions, music by a tote band, and activities for all ages. Local pastors and Sunday school workers will give addresses, with a merry go round and rides planned for entertainment.
Frank Purcell's cab line promises best service with new horses and fixed telephone contact 978. The ad touts Admiral coffee as a dependable choice and highlights updated transportation options.
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