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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1908
Page
2
Fragmented text notes a 58,000 figure tied to a last year amount and a mention of a directory and a perilabed. The readable parts are unclear about names, places, dates, or concrete actions.
A cluttered report notes conservative reactions to upcoming elections and city plans. It references Indianapolis debates, tariff platforms, and Wisconsin Republicans, then shifts to Ohio sewage and water purification efforts, praising state oversight and anti disease measures.
Fragmentary notes describe efforts to reduce dust on mechanized roads during conflict. Reports mention improvements in paving, new measures to keep surfaces clear, and enemy actions affecting progress.
Municipal engineers discuss numerous dust control methods for roads. Water sprays delay evaporation but do not stop dust. Oil treatments reduce dust longer yet stain skirts and damage vehicles. all methods are palliatives. A water proof mosaic road surface using tar and interstices could be water resistant, shedding water like a duck’s back and greatly reducing dust.
A writer argues that a wife's view of bargains determines how much of her husband's earnings are consumed. It stresses the importance of studying advertisements to decide proper uses of money and promotes prudent spending.
J H Lange a famed Fort Wayne grocer of 1812 Calhoun street died Sunday night from a stroke suffered last Friday He was eighty four born in Germany and long a city resident Surviving are sons Frederick Harmon Henry Christ John Louis and Gust Lange daughters Mrs Charles Stellhorn and Minnie and Mary Lange plus a sister and many grandchildren.
Mr Frask Shull spent a weekend with friends Warren and Tad-Charles Worden, visiting Marshall McKay in Rome City. Knights of Columbia held a dance at Robiven Park on Friday August 14. Miss Rossin McCriac has returned from weeks in St Louis and Louisville. Mrs Zurhaugh was taken to St Joseph's hospital for surgery. A burglar entered 2126 Toree Street but was scared away by a resident woman. Theodore Thieme and family returned from Yellowstone trip. Ratcery Tare members have their uniforms measured for Myre drab outfits. Tomer Méging, 610 E Hehirick Street, reported bicycle theft near Majestic. George Kelly of Company I reported for lodging, en route to Fort Brady. Recruitment stop at Vicksburg. Mrs John G Klett returned from the north. purse with diamond rings and valuables stolen from car. The rings were gifts from Mrs Mlett’s mother. a reward is offered.
Illinois weather bulletin from the AWE Weather Bureau and officials notes a broad forecast for Indiana this week. The report mentions general conditions and tentative patterns though specifics are unclear due to OCR text issues.
At the Vatican on the sixth anniversary of Pope Plus coronation Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Farley join in high honors. Monsignor Parley of New York sits near the papal throne. Cardinal Merry del Val presides. Bishops Foley OConnell and Father Doyle attend. the Sistine choir sings as the pontiff receives the license.
Returns from Illinois show Deneen leading in Chicago and Cook County with substantial margins, Yates closing gap but still trailing as Stevenson and Lewis lead in Democratic contests. Congressional races nominate a slate across districts with multiple incumbents and challengers advancing, including Lorimer and Chapman for the GOP.
The funeral of Frank Gruber, a well known cigar manufacturer, was held yesterday from his residence. The Fort Wayne Lodge of Elks conducted the services under Rev. Wageshall. A large gathering of friends attended and the interment took place at Lindemwand Cemetery.
London Aug 2 An army report confirms General Morath is suffering from cataracts in both eyes. The general has worn glasses and cannot read anything but large print, requiring the text to be held close to his eye.
A new one story cement block storage room is being erected by Wallace Manufacturing at the rear of their current building. The structure will serve as a fireproof storage area and may be used as a workshop. An entrance from Main Street is planned.
Actions for able pienie at the fair grounds Thursday August 1 urge members and friends of the churn to attend. There will be a real yenle dinner and amusements for old and young. Conveyances will be furnished for those who cannot walk to the fair grounds. Kendallville BIr and Mrs E Heaser returned to Kendallville after a several weeks absence. Heaser studied vole culture in Chicago Mrs Teaser at Crestline. Kendallville-Woerd calved by Thomas Wilkinson from his son Krames in California hospital. He joined the navy some bar hail to be taken to the hospital. On account of road condition in his eyes he will receive an honorable discharge. Kendallville-1 Mart Strater Orange township spoke of gweather last week. neighbors busy fighting railroad fires. A man near his place set fire coblo bees nose. barn and property saved. Kendallville bean horse and buggy taken from Grover Yesser at itching rall last Saturday night. Vern Foster nearly run over by a lady on Belmfield road. believed he was the O. Kendallville tourism party with Mr and Mrs H A Stoker and children from Western Springs IL visiting Mrs Reeve in Kendallville. They left Western Springs last Monday, visited South Bend Goshen and Rome City. Kendallville-Mrs David Sippy daughter Yertha and son Eelang returned from Oklahoma near Lawton. rain heavy. they found dry land but good. Auburn-After a board of education meeting, a time was set for school openings.
County Shell convenes and schedules two week lead time for institute preparations. Auburn draws large Sunday crowd with outings to Lake Shore Steuben county lakes and excursions to Crooked and Bay areas. West Ninth Street paving praised for promising, extensive city improvement. Bluffton report: Harry Panyu, Red Cross Manufacturing bookkeeper, departs after mother’s sudden death.
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