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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1908

Page

6

Machine Men In Control In Dekalb County Rally

Report from the Dekalb county Republican convention praises past party achievements and President Roosevelt, endorses leaders Tatten, Watson, Grilliams, and Wat son. It condemns anti saloon elements while nominating local officers and highlighting Shearer’s defeat, with division among wets and Taft Sherman club observers.

J. B. Pomeroy Dekalb County Indiana Roosevelt Hanly William H. Tatt James 5 James B. Watson Clarence C. Grilliams Congress Jones B. Watson Republican General Assembly Republican Party Hose Thaddeus Thomas Summit Albert M. Thrush Butter J. G. Philbrick Garrett B. F. Batley Auburn E. K.schurtz Corbner and Thomes John W. Henderson Charis Arford Henderson Arford Géaror Romaing Campbell Franklin "White J.B. Shilling Shearer Dien Shouacer Sherer Rose

Foster Building Factory Room to Tower Over Columbia Street

The Foster Shirt Waist factory will occupy the new brick Foster building at the Columbia Street angle with the Nickel Plate track. The third floor will be a single 140 by 60 foot room, free of posts, using wooden trusses to shift weight to the side walls. Contractor William d Fuhrman leads the project, completion hoped by October 16 with factory operations starting by November 7. Detroit, Aug. 28. The Association of Travel in Hasb and Engineers closed its convention, electing officers for the next meeting in Denver Colorado.

Foster Columbia Street William d. Fuhrman Detroit Mich Association of Travel In Hasb and Engineers Denver Cole John Marty Delaware, Lackawana and Western C. G. Richardson Frisco Tines F_ c Thayer Southern Railway Aw, Co. Mayes Erie Railway C. B. Conger W. ©. Thompson New York Central Lines

Wayne Knitting Mill party to tour Chicago Milwaukee and Kenosha

A jolly party from the Wayne Knitting Mill starts a week long tour today visiting Chicago to view the skyline and then Kenosha Wisconsin to tour knitting mills. The party includes Max Spindler Otto Weful Arnold Raessier from the shop and Henry Kachlinger Martin Mundt from the press room.

Wayne Knitting Milla Chicago Wiscon Si Kenosha Wis Milly Milwaukee Max Spindler Otto Weful Arnold Raessier

Queen of the Usen Carnival Bulletins Race

The Labor day committee of the Fort Wayne Federation of Labor will show nightly carnival bulletins projected by stereopticon opposite the courthouse on Main Street to track the queen contest. A thrilling race for prizes is anticipated as the event aims to keep the public informed.

Fort ‘Wayne Hotoe Tile Monroeville Hoerge

Will Study Music in Germany for Three Years

Kert Miller, a popular worker at Wayne Kaltzing mills, will go to Germany Tuesday to study music for three years. He will attend the Leipylc conservatory to study violin and music theory. Miller has worked in the local mill for about three years and is well regarded by friends and staff.

Kert Miller Wayne Kaltzing Mills Er Teaver Germany Leipylc Htm

Parade Dominates Local Sheet Metal Workers Meeting

The Sheet Metal Workers local No. 166 plans a full force parade with broad union participation. New member Albert Bagnal from Youngstown heads to chief roll turner at the rolling mills, replacing Edwin Ball Jr. who moves to Elmira. Several members announce travels and vacations, including Fred Bartels in Rome City and Ehinger heading to lakes. Charles Burt retires from Wayne Knitting, while Richard Hoffman returns after illness to work at Wayne Knitting.

Albert Bagnal Youngstown,c The Rolling Mills Edwin Ball, Jr Elmira N.Y Fred Bartels Wayne Whitting Mills Rome City Ray Harner Khalittug Nits Holler Room Thalaken V. Sherrilts Treders Despatch Sty Im Ehinger Hapaa-Brackenpidge Company Lakes Clara McQuinton Tia Wayne Oil Tak Company Henry Strasser Pennsylvania Hia Nes. Strasser Forest Charles Burt Wayne Knitting Mills Alekness Richard Hoffman E. Z. Scheumatin Mainetenance «of Way Department of the Pennsylvania

Friday to Saturday overtime push for plant workers

The report lists multiple workers including Frank Fogel, Ed Seibold, Bo Masterson, and John J. Crane as staying extra time Saturday afternoon to catch up on back orders. It notes moves among Wabash roundhouse, United States Steel in Birmingham, and Pennsylvanian and Nickel Plate shops. Several employees plan trips to Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis while others resume duties after sickness.

Frank Fogel A.J. Niedhart Pannsylvania Finemaker Chicago Indianapolis Michael Maroney 3Hy Lakes PW. Krill Hhe Washington Street Robert Johns Mt. [Clemens Samuel Lee Nickel Place Younghouse J. Haas Pennsylvania Alev E. J. Roberte Les Cheneaux Ofere

Fort Wayne Good Roads Meet Sept 4 Invitation

Secretary Hanna reports a telegram from good roads expert M O Wlaridge to deliver his address in Fort Wayne on September 4 at the Majestic theater. Address to include stereopticon views and public instruction. Road supervisors to tour by automobile after the talk. Also note classes at International Business College Sept 1 to 8.

R. B. Hanna Camasmertial Club M. O. Wlaridge Fort Wayne International Business College

Gouts Surge CN Court Grants Mrs Bailey Divorce

The superior court grants Mrs Fannde Bailey a divorce from Floyd Halley and restores her maiden name Strasser. Charles S Bach sues Bash Packing Company on an $800 note to reestablish signature regularity. Harrett and Morris are attorneys. Also notes marriages and a fall term for an international business college beginning September 1.

Surge CN. Heaton Fannde Bailey Floyd Halley Strasser Charles 5 Bach Bash Packing Company Harrett and Morris

Murderer a Raving Maniac at LaPorte Jail

William Delph who killed Mrs. Sarah Meacham last Sunday has become a raving maniac and a commission of insanity will be sought. He claims possession of a shotgun and paces the jail corridors under a delusion that he must shoot all inmates.

Laporte Ind William Delph Sarah Meacham Delph

You Can Have a Cool Kitchen Without Wasteful Costs

An ad style line touts a cooler kitchen by avoiding steamy wash day with a cheap soap solution. It promises comfort for users and hints at savings on soap bills, urging readers to consider Easy Task soap as a practical choice.

Farm For Sale At Public Auction

Farm for sale at public auction Thursday September 17 1903. Seven one acres east of Van Wert along the Fort Wayne Van Wert interurban line. Cleared and improved with a new fireproof house 28 by 80 feet, granary and crib, cement cellar, well, fruit and shade trees. Terms: $500 down, balance cash or negotiable note with six percent interest. sale day arrangements.

van Wert Fort Wayne van Wert Zind Liman Fane

Morris and Kirkland Exchange in Van Wert Notice

Brief notice lists J. R. Morris of Van Wert, Ohio as owner and ED Kirkland of Van Wert with a related six item reference. Details are unreadable but indicate ownership entities connected to Van Wert.

J. R. Morris, van Wert, C ED Kirkland van Wert Aue

Battery Boys Parade Impresses City With New Guns

Battery B displayed a formal parade and intricate mounted drills at the grounds drawing praise for discipline and drill mastery. Nearly 160 men participated as two guns and two caissons performed creditably though no shots were fired due to shell delivery delays. Miss Marie Bricker rode beside Capt. Henry Clark. Toots the mascot rode with her. Proceeds will fund armory work and new equipment. A special drill is planned for the armory next Sunday night with public invitation.

Wong Iim Rock Island Arsenal Marie Bricker Wtte J. M. Bricker Henry Clark Toots Battery Arma Indianapolis Armory

Rebuilding sale highlights sacrifices at Indiana Furniture Co

Local notices report Indiana Furniture Co hosting a rebuilding sale with broad sacrifice terms across merchandise. Details specify a clearance style event aimed at rapid liquidation to reestablish operations. Significant items and discounts are outlined to draw customers.

Indiana Furniture CO

At the Casino features Colvin hypnotist and a new singing quartet

Prof Colvin the hypnotist closes his Casino engagement and promises divosity. A young city quartet of three brothers Kert, Hd sad Fred Yer gens and Russell Hall will sing each night next week, drawing crowds. New motion pictures Maggie Got the Job, or The New Hired Girl present. Bernice Reinoehl performs a musical solo and the Casino Orchestra provides music after each show.

Colvin Kert Fred ‘Yergens Russell Hall Maggie Bernice Reinoehl

Great sacrifice sale and funeral notices across Indiana

Entries note deaths of infants Nagel and infant Nagel at 13 months and Mildred Ewigleben, plus Otto Bynehel died after short illness. obituaries list mourning families and funeral details. Also mentions Carr Manin and Chicago News reporting on local figures. multiple notices indicate community losses and sales events.

steLene Otto Bynehel Mortine Witt Wist Decounel Germs Deren Oh Mo Warsk Ore Miceroin Bel Montag At & Glock Coom Church Ewigleben Mildred al Herman Tiavieleben West Carr Chicago News Carr Manin Mra Joe Crer Joe George Max Tl] Thompson A.m. Thurs

Funeral Announcements for Mrs Rigaern Held at Lindenwald Chapel

Funeral services for Mrs Rigaern will be held this morning at two o'clock in the Lindenwald chapel with private rites. The announcements note a residence at 22 Richmond Street and travel by car to Cathedral of St Peter and Paul and then to the Northwestern depot, ending at Arlecoi.

Richmond Street Cathedral SS. Peter and Paul Northwestern Depot Arlecoi Mra. Rigaern

Woodward sues liquor association over endorsement

Fred L. Woodward, a Republican candidate for state representative, sues the local liquor dealers' association for 10000 damages claiming their endorsement yesterday was an attack on him. He says the KYL M. 5. club endorsement is forbidden to publish in nearby papers.

Association Bad Axe Mich Fred L. Woodward Liquor Dealers' Association Robert W. McElmurry Orbidden Liquor New Aestviaton KYL M. 5. Club

Veterans to attend national encampment in Toledo

At the Sion 3 Bass post GA R last evening, arrangements were completed for attending the national encampment in Toledo next week. Members will meet at the post hall Monday at 1:00 oclock, march to the depot, and depart on the Wabash at 12:85 for Toledo, joined by Lawton Wayne post veterans.

Sion Bass Post Ga.r Toledo Post Depot Wayne and Calhoun Streets Lawton Wayne Post

Up-to-date furniture and stoves advertised in Indiana

Indiana Furniture Co advertises up-to-date furniture car pets and stoves offered by Mr F Hubler in Goshen road area. They will make cider every Tuesday and Wednesday. Contact Rural No. 2 for details.

Indiana Furniture CO Mr. Inc F. Hubler R. F_D Goshen

Traces of Oil Discovered in Rush County Farms

Oil inspector reports strong traces of oil on the Join Boling farm in the southwest rush county and notes similar indications on several nearby properties. The Aug 28 finding suggests subsurface petroleum in the region.

Rush County Rushville

Great Indiana Powwow at Monroeville

Special to the Jovenel Gazette reports a colorful Monroeville powwow on September 1 with a full day of programs. Highlights include speeches by noted leaders, a parachute drop by Prof. Baron Von Wickershaw, a street parade and dances, and a rifle prize giveaway.

Jovenel-Gazette Monroeville Ind Chaz Robinson Dndiasa K. Hutchinson Sagher Ohio de. Kaufman Gestate Southern Muncie Natchet Hares Atake Baron von Wickershaw United States Bi Bruss Nani Wim. Peny Pocahont Council Hiawatha Tribe Fort Way van Wert Delphes

Easy Task shop promises gentle lace care for women

Advertisement advises proper lace washing to avoid yellow soap damage. It warns against boiling delicate linen threads and suggests a simple method to keep laces looking new without harsh rubbing or stretching. The copy emphasizes easy, safe laundering.

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