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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1908

Page

4

Missing Niece Morgue Case Wraps City Social Roundup

City brief reports Miss Sophie Schaphorat returning from Zoom Tritlhspalls to attend the funeral of her niece Mish Loulea Niecge. A group from Fore Wuiyne Love held a 4 party at a Northwest farm with Baker, Lug How ard Hehard, King, Lennert, Loeffler, and Edgar Noble.

Sophie Schaphorat Ise Mish Loulea Niecge South Bet Lise D Tordar Reve Baker Ralph Lug Howard Hehard Oakles King iHllama Lennert Alfred Arthur Loeffler Edgar Noble

Man and Wife Arrested for Disturbances in Neighborhood

Police detained Mr and Mrs Leis Walésrbiuidy of 12 Clinton Street after a disturbance at dawn. Officers reported profanity and abusive language. the couple resisted, leading to their arrest. Other incidents include Joe Morgan, previously jailed, transported by Patrolman Walter. Elmer Rollings and August Showalter also involved in disorderly conduct near Doone and Osage streets as detectives followed leads.

Alenera Kelty Harkéerther Futrohwen Madeden Grimms Adkins Leis Walésrbiuidy Clinton Joe Morgan Waa Bent CO Walter Calhona Street Railroad Ejmer Doone Osage Streets Westun l Dickson August Showalter Pennsylvania Bates

Reunion of the Thirty fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry

Fifteen members of Company of the thirty fourth Indiana volunteer infantry and families gathered at the fairgrounds in Huntington Indiana for the twenty fourth reunion. Surviving members are now forty seven spread across thirteen states two officers living E Montgomery Noblesville and Lieut G S Plasterer Mt Blanchard and about seventy five members remained to be mustered out. Notable deaths this year included Capt B B Campbell Anderson John James Polk Township and W Martin Warren. List of attendees includes John Brown Murray Ansil Bump Roanoke C Elis Lancaster W J Fulz Roanoke Evan James Lincolnville Walla Tomes Mt Elmer John Heffner Huntington A Pinkerton Marian B Porter Lincolnville A B Shire Jet Lancaster F M Searles Merion A A Thomas Warren and Daniel Dailey Zanesville.

Tournnal Huntington Ind Thirty-Fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry Tall Grounds E. Montgomer Nobles- Os G. &. Plasterer Mt. Bina B. B. Campbell Anderson John James Polk Township W. Martin Warren B. Porter John Brown Murray al Brow Payne O. J Boyd Hunington Ansil Bump Roanoke O. C Elis Lancaster W. J. Fulz Evan James Lincolnville Walla Tomes Mt Elmar John Heffner J. A. Pinkerton Marian B Porter A. B. Shire- Jet F. M. Searles Merion A. A. Thomas Daniel Dailey Zanesville

Chicago Excursions on Pennsylvania Lines August Weekend

Pennsylvania Lines offers a weekend excursion package on Saturday and Sunday August 29 and 30. Details available from John E. Ross, Ticket Agent.

Pennsylvania Lines John E. Ross

Garden Hobe man arrested for sale of garden liege

G W Snitz, claiming expertise as a drink mason, was arrested by Detective Lenz Helud for selling a section of garden liege at a second hand store. He had earlier been jailed for selling tools belonging to another. Released early this week. George Reavis, a young Syrian, tied to a purse theft months ago, was picked up by Officer Grimme on a lettering charge amid crowded Columbia Street.

G. W. Snitz Lenz Helud Garden Liege George Reavis Ofiver Grimme Bn Colboua Street

Basket Picnic for United Commercial Travelers Fort Wayne Council 212

The Fort Wayne based United Commercial Travelers council 212 invites members to a basket picnic at Robison Park on August 22, 1908 featuring a ball game. Members should bring their own basket.

United Commercial Travelers of America Fort Wayne Robison Park

For Sale Items From Local Hunts Point

For sale items include a black mare and harness gear. The listing notes private family use and requests inquiries via A. L. Het terstey at 212 West Main Street.

Xentia Alnd Coe Alao A. 1 Hetterstey Fost Main Street

Admiral coffee story of a piano tuner injury

Mr Samuel R Taylor, a noted piano tuner, was badly hurt after falling down a dark stairway in the First Baptist church Saturday night. He sustained bruises and strains to his left knee, with no bones broken, and will remain home for weeks while recovering. His wife, visiting a sick relative in Defiance, hurried home upon hearing the news.

Samuel Re Tasisiz Firs Baptist Church Ikiy Taylor Mit Taelor

Overheard on the Street at Berry Avenue

A garbled street anecdote reports well known men laughing at Berry Avenue. When questioned, they claimed their laughter hid a gypsy tale and that they last sat together in a square. Ageel shared a similar scene, saying they were consulted with laughter.

Von Toy Yrurs Ageel Lougtiter

Two Cowboys Charged in Ranch Girl Kidnapping

A rancher’s daughter Freda Bauer was abducted at night by two men on horseback near Laurel. They bound and abducted her at gunpoint to a neighbor’s, but she escaped unharmed. Suspects, Joe Huston and Howard, were arrested aiding the escape, while another man Jon Wieh was detained as the case unfolds. Police seek the missing Huston and the girl in the Laurel area.

Anducten Musiin Fred Bauer Conrad Dauer Tmlogs Bauer Altempe Jon 5 Howard Cowboy Ernest Huston Les Bauer Huston Youn Laurel Houston Raver Falher Tre Freda

DKNY THERE'LL BE STRIKE AT SHOPS DKNY

In Cleveland at the Lake Shore railroad shops Collinwood union officers warned no strike unless a case where Amon was forced to do silence work in violation of a two year agreement is found. The union recently voted to strike. Trouble stems from a few men pushing piece work and time men allegedly reporting to management to favor piece work, creating a strained situation and spreading strike talk.

Cleveland Aus Lake Shore Collinwood Amon

Langhing Likely If Negro Is Caught Baton Rouge

Breod hounds sent from Baton Rouge to Burton in pursuit of a negro who attempted to assault an eighteen year old white girl. If captured the suspect likely will be killed declares a local copy. In Evansville Indiana coal operators brace for possible walkout a meeting to decide next actions on the check-off system and to avert a strike by miners and operators.

Baton Rouge Burton Nosac Nsville Ind Eyapaville Southern Indiana

Park Closure Notice Leaves Go 10 ThE Impresator Unclear

A garbled notice states Robison park will close after August 28 but misprints confuse the plan. It promises regular car service to the park and lists attractions such as a merry-go-round and dancing hall, noting the theater will not operate.

Robison Park

Gillette Family Picnic At Robison Park

Descendants of Mr and Mes Wilkes Gillatte of Alien county held a family picnic at Robison Park yesterday. The day featured an oil dance hall and an arranged entertainment program. Visitors included Sheriff Grice, Mise Bessie Yaeger, a cousin of Mr Grice, and Mrs Ellerfar of Garrett visiting Mrs Grice.

Mes Wilkes Gillatte Robison Plenis Sherif Wea Grice Mise Bessie Yaeger Mr. Grice Ellerfar Garrett

Traction Company Begins Work on Columbia Avenue

Officials of the traction company announce grading on Columbia avenue in Takealde this morning. Metropolitan Engineering and Construction Company of Chicago held the asphalt paving contract. The traction company starts laying bricks for paving between the tracks and will continue along the main throughfare after excavation is finished.

Columbia Avenue Takealde Brosius Mehler Will le Vay Metropolitan Engineering and Constuction Company Chicago Traction Company Trac 1 Bax Will Trantte

Golden Eagle Soar High in Auburn

Ki Ses Pureay leads a high flying performance as the Golden Eagle soars above Auburn. The event highlights skill and training with emphasis on team spirit and local support.

Auburn

Fire disrupts Rome GITV Albiten event at Burnett Build

A small fire at Rome GITV Albiten near Burnett Build during an August 1 gathering caused disruption as local residents and visiting members reacted. About thirteen candidates faced attendance and the event saw a late evening meal. most attendees left before dawn. Officials noted limited injuries and the incident prompted cleanup and return to normal activity.

Overtaxed kidneys story prompts local testimony

Decatur Indiana resident Mrs Lecy Edge recalls chronic kidney pain and sleepless nights before using Dean's Kidney Pills. She reports relief directly addressing the source of discomfort and endorses the product. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole U.S. agent. ask for the brand name.

Kdo Rindry Diana Lecy Edge North Forth Street Decatur Ind Dane Dean Wayne Meyer Bros. & Co Geaters Prine Foster-Milburn Co Buffaian United States

Misamis Chieftain in Indianapolis Aids Language Preserve

Gabriel Godfrey, chief of Misamis, travels from the Michigan reserve near Fern to Indianapolis to assist Jacob F. Dean in government work on Indian languages. He notes only about 60 Michigians remain, scattered and largely English-speaking. He praises steps to preserve main Indiana tongues and laments youth neglecting their language. Despite age, he is erect, with copper skin and long white hair drawing attention.

Gabriel Godfrey Misamis Cass County Indianapolis Miasui Reserve Fern Jacob F. Dean Mt Miamis Godfrey Indiana Dunn Hoe

Weaver Stauffer Reunion Near Auburn Ind

Rise News Bureau reports the Weaver Brauner reunion on August 30 at the old Weaver farm midway between Bryan and Melborne. The event gathers over a dozen Weaver families with John Weaver and Joe Graver among those helping, while two families travel thirty miles by country roads due to Lake Shore limits.

Rise Auburn Ind Weaver-Brauner Weaver Bryan Melborne Diense Biessrs S_ Weaver John Weaver Joe Graver

New Fat Reducing Treatment Disclosed

A dubious advertisement by Dr Bradford of New York claims a free home treatment to reduce fat. It promises dramatic results and urges readers to write for full information, extending to all overweight individuals with promises of no cost.

Anil Bridfond New York City Aruitorniy Bradford Tanena

Frank Purcell Livery Adds Three Sleek Horses Next Week

Frank Purcell Livery and Cab Line plans to add three saddle horses to its stock in the coming week, listed under Tel 978 or Red Line for inquiries and rentals.

Frank Purcell

Dr Rush Osteopath Claims Remarkable Cures And Free Tests

An advertisement promotes Dr Rush a licensed osteopath claiming success with acute and chronic diseases without surgery or drugs. It lists a wide range of conditions and offers free diagnosis, featuring a quoted testimonial from Abs. G. Childers Garrett Indiana praising his scientifically based treatment and urging readers to seek his care.

Rush Guvey Oo Jepgt Itush Abs G- Childers. Garrett Ind

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