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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1908
Page
6
An advertisement promises Parisian Sage can stop hair loss and restore baldness within two weeks. It claims guaranteed growth or money back, touts scalp cleansing properties and alleges the product keeps odors away. Meyer Bros offers the bottle as the sole licensed distributor.
Pennsylvania and Nickel Plate officials dispute the success of Chicago excursion signs as crowds flood Fort Wayne tracks. Pennsylvania carried 51 passengers while Nickel Plate pressed a close second with about a thousand aboard. Travel officials blame absentee Frank Purono for hindering higher passenger totals. Meanwhile, railroad veteran travelers head toward Toledo for the Grand Army of the Republic gathering, with aging conductors lamenting shrinking veteran trains and dwindling crews.
The Nickel Plate Sluggers, a group from the Nickel Plate freight house, defeated the Lake Shore Champs twenty to fifteen. Highlighted by strong hitting from Grlove and Dent, the Sluggers showcased a powerful offense while Link and Driftmeyer handled pitching duties. Battery details included Driftmeyer for the Sluggers and Youtz as a catcher, with lineup positions listed for the Sluggers.
Extra loads appear on the Wabash line from Peru to Fort Wayne as freight offices report an additional train from Felida to Fort Wayne. A telegram from Peru HQ announces the morning service start. Funeral plans for Mrs R M Neely set for Tuesday at 2 pm, with many local railroad men attending. Frank Crayford fell from a locomotive car, injuring an ankle but not seriously hurt.
A fragmented notice touts a product described as pure air and sweet smelling, claimed to enhance woodwork, windows, kitchens, laundry, and piping. It promises household benefits and urges Dayton, Ohio, involvement or inquiry.
An agent named Frank Parnin, air ticket official for Piata valleyord, is recovering slowly at Sturdeph's hospital after a rerantis operation. His condition shows gradual improvement as he remains under care. Two weeks remain before a further check or discharge decision is made.
A large gathering of Millers and Canfields met at the old homestead in Pleasant township for a reunion. Officers elected for the next year include President Samuel Kani Pioneer, secretary Belle Miller Montpelier, and treasurer Ernest Canfield Montpelier. Various attendees listed from Pioneer, Antwerp, Montpelier, and nearby towns. A note adds a student seeking a boarding job at the International Business College with evening work.
In Bluffton Indiana a German settlement dispute near the Wells Adams line was settled within a week. William Swartz died after being stabbed in the throat. Baumgardner and another man pleaded guilty and were fined. Wives of both men resolved differences triggered by a shared tale.
In Sabbath gossip from party chieftains in New York, Secretary besieges headquarters to support the Norman DT Mack and his democratic personal committee as he hunts for a chair to run the eastern campaign. Frank Hitchcock leaves New York for Chicago to coordinate western campaign managers.
Deputy Sheriff Eisennel returned from Whitehouse Ohio after visiting his parents Ss Bookwalter and wife who moved from their summer home to Lake Makked. They met yesterday afternoon in their motor in for the gimmer reamt. Paul Hopkins of Scranton Pennsylvania is in Shevily av as a guest of nusther. He is connected with the American correspondences journal and knows Mr Keenan who will open the Anthony hotel. Mr Ort Holtman, long linked to the Majestic theater, plans a contract with the Nancy Jack Stuce company as advarte agent. This owning for Laena Ohio, where the company plays tonight. Hofman refused similar offers but decided to start alone. a single chosen profession for which he doubts will be a success.
A Chicago dispatch reports a Democratic critique labeling the “Republican Guardians of Reform” campaign text book as a sham. It centers on William Nelson Cromwell, Harriman’s trusted legal adviser, and George R. Sheldon, detailing their roles in fundraising for Taft and the national committee.
Near Glen Echo a refined country home hosts Miss Clara Barton, prominent Red Cross leader and veteran in humanitarian work. The Putnam river setting features pets and souvenirs from her storied career, while she enjoys quiet retirement with friends and animals at Glen Melon.
A sprawling network links Chiles L. Brooker of Connecticut and J. Crileomen Du Pont of Delaware to major firms and political influence. The report notes Brooker as a railroad vice president and Pullman Park car magnate, Du Pont as a powder trust figure, and Dyse Penrowk as a Pennsylvanian reformer tied to a Philadelphia machine. It cites alleged campaign contribution schemes and interlocking directorates, with Democratic compilers debating their selections for a campaign platform and urging scrutiny of corporate influence in politics.
A FINE CAMPAIGNER ALstor Mallow has traveled the circuit for three years as a capable mover for his owner Sir Mal loy. Mal loy found the horse on the streets and, lacking initial expectation, nurtured a sharper eye for horse flesh. Today Todas, though not the finest, remains a strong factor in his entries as Mallow aims to improve results by docking Lim Chan’s better horses.
Fragments describe Emmett Wilkinson’s critical illness and hospital care, a reunion with Henry Mueschbian’s group, and varied notices from Auburn, Ross, Clifton, Hamilton, and other towns. Mentions include Byvprion Vault Co President Huvsotman and a Helen family reunion, with scattered references to local events and cemetery observations.
The article notes Mrs Aaro Stout of Auburn and Weaver of Smith Street attended a family reunion held between Bryan and Melbourne. W. R. Davis transported attendees in a buggy, with the group meeting at 4 o'clock before breakfast. Nearly 500 were present, some coming from Iowa and Michigan. Angola President Sair and others hosted Tri-State college seniors at a Friday evening event to support their home near the college. Bluffton Swartz, angered after his sweetheart danced with another man, struck her, leaving her injured.
John Boring a colored man employed as a janitor at the laundry offices was confronted by Specta Aichman Littman of the plant for coal theft from a factory siding. Irvin has been in trouble in recent months his wife Nuvingy had him arrested on different charges. Cmuls Rulil a fourteen year old boy aided by his mother in Penny Waynehiw is described. Sheriff Grier Tarheen aided the pursuit. He was working on an Azamrotvile furnace but left Hunt several days ago and has not been seen since. Captain Kelles Hare Hunt was once employed with the police officer on the G Row. He will be released for his hare.
Thieves forced entry into a saloon on 504 Cale Hill Street Marly. They robbed the cash register of about $17, the register and premises investigated by Officer Ebhart To the conentration to the bulla ie.
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