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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
9
Fort Wayne youngsters relay letters describing a lively gathering at a boys club. The correspondence chronicles invitations, travel plans, and cheerful notes from organizers, with mentions of visits to Boston and local events, revealing a festive community youth activity and expectations for future gatherings.
Preparations underway for annual gathering in Angola area. Old people program at Methodist church includes reminiscences, greetings, and a meal with a free dinner. A ball game at North Wayne Street, a high dive stunt, and entertainment are planned, with speeches at courthouse park and a social at court house.
Sick Reverend Aaron Worth headlines a home talent theater gala at the Croxton opera house to reopen the Neuse Opera. Tickets promise a lively evening with songs and local entertainment as Steuben County pioneers are celebrated during a six day span with visits and special events.
Democrats of the First district convened in Boonville's opera house to name their congressional candidates. The hall featured portraits of Breanier, Marshall and other leaders. W. A. Cullom of Vincennes was named for the First district, while James Cox of Columbus was nominated for secretary of state. John W. Bucher of Evansville was acclaimed for congress as well.
Angolia Ind Aug 11 The yearly Aneling of the Disciples of Christ for Steuben county will be held with the whole week of this city beginning Friday evenings and continuing over Sunday if weather permits the Sunday services to be in the courthouse park principal speaker rider J Kowal Ciminisk Refreshments will be served at the church Saturday session.
A camp meeting near Hamilton continues at Renner Grove on Bill's Lake. About twenty tents have been pitched and services increase as crowds gather. Seven daily services, including a sunrise prayer, mark each day with ongoing gatherings through Sunday.
The Steuben county court clerk has issued licenses and records the marriages of James C. Wienst and Vera D. Hall of York Township Steuben County and Charles Th Cun of Tusdale County Michigan with Trazel B. Reynolds of Metz, Indiana.
A long list details numerous visits from Rome City to Leake James and Fort Wayne locals to Detroit and Cleveland, with young people hosting moonlight picnics, parties, and a leap year supper. Many guests from Rome City, Chicago, and Buffalo attend events at homes on West Wayne Street, Park Avenue, and Rome City, while locals plan trips to Lake James, Maxinkuckee, and Clear Lake.
An old notice states that a pattern will be sent on receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders to Moses Company, Cars Joursal Ga Wakta.
A long list of social events, visits, and weddings in Fort Wayne and vicinity. People, couples, and families including Miss Agnes Caron, Miss Bernice Meyers, Miss Caron and Otis Perce Jackson, Mr and Mrs Jackson, and many others attend parties, outings, and ceremonies. A June wedding at the Reverend Father Delmer’s residence is noted along with a spring house party at Lake Jam and a later gathering in South Harrison Street.
The St Marys Catholic church altar boys enjoyed a pleasant afternoon outing at Ronisha Park. Rev Mon Signor Gechlering and Gustace Hottenenth observed the game as the boys played, with several noted for athletic effort and team spirit. Local seminarians from Losepius College at Buurtan witnessed the match.
Fragmented OCR reads as a healthful chocolate claim with unclear wording about nutrition and foods. Mentions tasting pieces, timing, and directions on a task, with scrambled phrases about tasters, gardens, and orders.
A bustling Auckland scene unfolded as Admiral Sperry led a ceremonial visit with American and New Zealand officials aboard ships. Governors and officers oversaw speeches and a state ball at Government House. Crowds filled the harbor with festive displays and the evening highlighted military and civilian entertainments for guests.
Ange Owens, an American Association umpire, has been approached by both the American and National Leagues for umpiring roles. The Milwaukee-based official reportedly plans to decide after considering offers from the two major circuits.
Fragmentary OCR text notes conventions in Texas with stray names and dates obscured. The readable fragments reference public events and party mentions but lack clear details on organizers, locations, or outcomes.
A fragmented report notes parties rush to nominate candidates for governor and presidential electors. Names and places are unclear, but the scene centers on party conventions and the drive to formalize ticket slates amid shifting alliances.
By Rist News Bureau Aug 11, John T, principal of Warsaw high school for two years, has resigned though not finalized. He may accept offers while considering future posts. Hank, former superintendent of Kirkland Indiana schools, and others faced early resignations in the region. Professor Hank may decide to depart soon.
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