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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1908

Page

8

Parisian Sage hair restorer advertised in city pharmacy

An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a safe, effective hair tonic claimed to cure dandruff, stop itching, prevent hair loss, and make hair appear shiny and luxurious. It promises quick results within two weeks, with a money back guarantee and a 50 cent price, offered by Meyer Bros. Co. Buffalo makers Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo.

America Ares Meyer Bros. Co Express Giroux Mfg Buffalo N.Y

New Street Contracts Ready for Letting Bluffton

Bluffton Ind Aug 7 Tids for proposed paving of twenty squares in the east part of the city on four residence streets are ready for opening and two asphalt firms are prepared to submit figures. Courts have injunctions on all tours to prevent letting. The council will award the contract if bids are low and grant one year to complete. Litigation will be settled at September term of court and construction to begin if the injunctions are dissolved.

Bist News Sureau Bluffton Ind

Noble County Prisoner Strikes Sheriff’s Wife

Albion Indiana August report says Sheriff Stanley Thure arrested by NobIe County prisoner Sheffler for striking his wife during the arrest. While the sheriff sought a lawyer, Sheffler escaped in front of onlookers. In the escape he struck the sheriff’s wife, stunning her. He is at large and wanted.

Riet News Bureau Albion Ind Sherfier Stanley Thure Gall Sherif Sherfler Sheffler Ulessek

Good Laces Guide From A Careful Home Column

A household tip feature warns against boiling delicate lace items and advises gentle handling. It promotes Easy Task 36ap as a safer option and emphasizes avoiding harsh rubbing to keep laces looking like new. The piece reads as a practical domestic advice notice from a traditional home column.

Worst Year in History at Robison Park Near End

Public attendance collapsed as Robison Park announces closure after August with only two weeks left. Park management tried to sustain the enterprise despite heavy losses, and while theater offerings remained high class, patronage failed to recover. Traction officials warn only limited service will run after late August, with big days planned to draw crowds.

Robison Park Robizon Park Amusement Ag Tole In & Glass Fisher Traction Company

Lagrange and nearby towns report local notes and visits

In Lagrange the owner of a six hundred pound brindled horse is noted along with a reported drain project at Mongo to reconstruct a dam. Columbia City hosts visits from Mr. and Mrs. Grant of Oklahoma, and Henry McLaren entertains at North Main Street. Other items cover temperance address in South Whitley, a Rockwell assault case appeal, Grays vs Greens at Columbia City, and various municipal notes from Larwill, Wolcott, Mentone, Claypool, Warsaw, and more across Wells and Noble counties.

Columbia Ciry Grays South Whitley Greens South Whitley

Injuries Spark Multiple Court Actions In Grand Rapids Area

A flurry of civil cases in the Grand Rapids area includes Peter Gourts suing Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad and George J. Bechstein for 15009 after an August 1906 injury near Ridgeville, a separate suit for divorce and support, and Ira A. Baker claiming 5900 for loss of sight from a May incident. Attorneys Ballou, Hoffman, Veies, and Vesy common in filings. Houk and Nine luayve named as commissioners in a partition suit. Maurice Goldberger sues insurers for property fire losses in South Dakota. Houser divorce granted with custody awarded to the wife.

Peter Neumaio Bes Smowler Grand Rapids and Indiana George J. Bechstein George J. Beckstein Ridgeville Ryan Tman Flaecal S.A. Knox Frances NM. Wightman Ira A. Baker Ebr Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley ‘Traction Company Emerick Emrick Matilda Lvone I “Mupetiol’ Court Charles Henry Guy Colerick Barbara Chawell Jacob J. Lantz Henry ‘Wiebke Charles D. Tanna Maria Differbaugh Edward L Dittenburgh Amos B. Houk Lee J. Nineluayve Bee Meyer Superiot Minale M. Houser Darla M. Houser Frilture Wer James T. Stephenson Elan Barkley

Old Settlers Elect Officers at Albion

Old Settlers meeting at Albion elected O. P. Burnham as president and W. W. Carr as vice president with William Woesen as secretary and photographer. Biographers by township listed, while contests awarded prizes including a turkey, a quilt, and a reed chair to winners in shooting, horseshoes, and other events.

Kiet News Albion Ind Old Settlers' Meeting O. P. Burnham W. W. Carr William WoEsen Earch Township Washington J. al. Shew Fork W. C. Vanderford Noble Greene George Brown Cline Orange T. L. Imes Wayne Fannie Shampaugh Alien

Weave rs Start Long Drive to Grand Rapids Ohio

The Weavers including a baby and Mrs Weavers parents Mr and Mrs Juin Bloody left their home this evening for Grand Rapids Ohio to be near relatives. They expect a return after several days covering about 741 miles despite warm weather.

Weaver Baby

Meeting for Auburn Democrats and committee members

Wy Kist News Bureau reports Auburn Indiana August 7 with a planned gathering for Democrats on August 17 including a day of events and an afternoon executive committee meeting at the Old Armory hall at 1 o clock and a rental committee session to follow. The call emphasizes the day’s inspiration and morriament as noted by Chairman Miles Baxter under the state chairman’s direction.

Auburn Ind Miles Baxter

Kendallville Soldier Tires of Army Life

Willard Hill in Kendallville reports a letter from his son Mijo, a U S soldier stationed in Honolulu. He expresses fatigue with guard and training duties and longs to see friends again. The article notes the U S fleet in Honolulu, a flag signaling greeting mix up, and lighted searchlights after departure. It mentions Diamon Head fortifications and rifle practice for the troops.

Kendallvilus Init Willard Hill Mijo Sam Honolulu Wouk T Wke United States Tech Jena Australia Honphiy Sean Diamon

Piece of Apple Chokes Child to Death in Auburn

In Auburn Indiana yesterday a one year old child of Mr and Mrs Edward Whodees choking on a piece of apple near St Joe died despite prompt medical aid from Dr Huwind of St Jon. Funeral services have not been received.

Auburn St. Joe Auburnites Hull Newa Para Edward Ealing Huwind St. Jon

Popular South Whitley Young People Married

In South Whitley a quietly conducted wedding joined Miss Violet Lancaster and Mr Evans with Rev Beetween officiating at the Beetween church. The bride is a daughter of Ralph Lancaster and is well regarded. the groom is a son of Daniel Evans of Richland township, a popular young man expected to make Weir his home.

Adndallville Guy Rickett Rend Brouse Canning Factory Kendallville Waterloo Alread Kelley Broughton D. L. Leas Fort Wayne Ringling Circus Meg George Belford Gy Rist Whitley Ini Flames FR Evans Violet Lancaster Rev 3 Alter Beetween Church Bliss Ganeaster Ralph Lancaster Daniel Evans Richland Manship Weir Ter

Daring Bluffton Jail Delivery Crisis in Bluffton

Bluffton news recounts two jail inmates Everett Watson and John O Connor escaping through cell bars using a rope of overalls. A pursuit by sheriff Grice and posse followed. one man had prior Fort Wayne work history. Bloodhounds to aid the search, details describe each escapee and prior capture at Marion.

Kist Bluffton Ind Everett Watson John O'Connor Sherif Grice Sherif Bluttton Fort Wayne Dutha Merion Dail Marion

Traded Farm for Food Trade Fails as Elder Man Left

German farmer David Kling east of Bluffton had forty acres deeded to him in a swap for under $200 though the land is worth about $3,000. Decatur Dewitt, nearly eighty, lived with Kling under an agreement to exchange the farm for board lodging medical and funeral costs. Dewitt left Kling’s home and refused further care, though Kling offered to release the agreement if compensated.

Elst Nova Bureau Bluffton Ind David Kling Cty Decatur Dewitt Sage Kline Dewitt Ityoctor Kling Mir. Kane

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