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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
8
Cramped present Bowser office quarters prompt enlargement to provide 38,000 project for a two story, 60 by 30 foot building on West Thomas Street. New rooms include a department suite for mobile salesmen and a sample room, plus relocation of the engineering and drafting rooms. Completion expected in ninety days and costs outlined amid broader plant improvements.
BM Beck resigns after two years as night ticket agent at the Nickel Plate office and moves to Green Springs Junction to take a similar post. W Link will succeed him. Otto Mert will fill the vacancy at the Pennsylvania freight house. Changes take effect September 1. Frank Parnin resting easily.
An advertisement promotes the Storz Electrophone as a revolutionary hearing device. It claims dramatic improvement for the deaf or hard of hearing, offers a thirty day home trial, and invites readers to contact Mr Miller at the Norse Office for full details.
A chaotic payroll of Fort Wayne industrial staff notes multiple workers returning to duties from illnesses, vacations, or travel. Many employees at Bowser, Wayne Knitting mills, and nearby plants resume tasks amid shifts, with some on short breaks and others awaiting new assignments or transfers.
Several committers in charge of soldiers and citizens plan a large picnic on Saturday September 5 in Shipshewana and Ran and aim to provide a major day with races and athletic events. A basket dinner will be served and carriages will be provided. Notable speakers and local organizers from South Bend and surrounding towns were listed.
The Rev R Harter former Poneto pastor now in Mentone was tried by a ministerial jury on four charges. He was acquitted on three counts and acquitted on the fifth. the trial involved testimonies from clergy, lay witnesses, and court officers. Proceedings spanned from Poneto to Hartford City with affidavits and a second hearing. The case created local church dispute as trustees threatened withdrawal if the verdict stood.
Winona Lake Ind August 2 The day closes the assembly and Bible conference as the registration bureau records a steady turnout. Many visitors did not register but the grounds hosted a large crowd this year with continued interest noted by organizers.
An old time health ad extols regular bowels and digestion as the foundation of wellness for all ages. It touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe effective laxative, claiming cures for long dyspepsia and broad daily use with a $2.04 price and drugstore availability.
The article details wide participation across states and countries in a chautaqua, listing counts from New Hampshire to Texas, California, Canada and beyond. Indiana towns like Indianapolis and Muncie show high registration totals, with a focus on local efforts to double participation for next year.
Ina Warsaw resident H W Nelson has been asked by a Sholgn woman to head the Rev Rawci New Zealander mission. He allegedly claimed fewer divorces would result if women followed their leaders. A Sheldon news note asks Nelson to forward a letter to President Roosevelt to derail the minister’s push in Congress.
One of the season's pleasant gatherings occurred as the Hale family met at Grove Park this afternoon and evening. They traveled by interurban, shared a social menu, and enjoyed the company of relatives including Mr and Mrs Parker and several others. Fort Wayne Wheel and Supply Co. advertised bicycles in the Journal-Gazette Want Ads.
SOUTH MILFORD residents witnessed a tight baseball contest as Ashley defeated the local team 6 to 5 on Sunday. The South Milford squad plans to travel to Ashley next Sunday for a February gate showdown.
Rise News reports from Veracruz dated August 28 that Vera Cruz resident X, who had his throat cut by Sam Bunnineinen, is recovering. Officials say arrest may be made, Swartz faces potential trial if the grand jury proceeds at the November session. parties plan to keep the matter out of court.
Game called with 0 runs in Fort Wayne as the Trees Malte team faced the Fort Wayne squad. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
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