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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1901

Page

8

Gas shortages spark Hartford City debate on producer fuel

Hartford City News reports producer gas could replace natural gas at six cents per thousand as a response to shortages. The piece notes potential plant conversions at American Window Glass and nearby factories, possible cooperative gas plants, and rail shipping implications while quoting local residents and Dr. Chamberlain’s remedy anecdote.

Hartford City News aGuyeti Lowa Harteford Dais Go Mor Wayne Real Golak Lartford American Window Ghiss Company Thair Amwrcuttkowupay American Window Glass Company

Pensions Granted to Indianians Nov 30 Washington

Pensions announced for original grantees and widows in Indiana include George W. Crane Indianapolis ten dollars. John J. Flowers Bluffton seventeen. James H. Taylor Rockport ten. Christopher Smeiser Muncie ten. Christopher Westphal Crown Point ten. Herman Erpman Ashton seventeen. John Blanton Fortville sixteen. Lewis B. Jessup Newle six. Andrew J. Ellison Keystone twelve. Constantine W. Stewart Lewis twelve. John H. Daily Richmond twelve. Sylvester T P Slippy Richmond eight. William Kirmen Richmond twelve. George Lawrence National Military Home Grant ten. Charles Reynolds Milford twelve. Jacob L Frock Stroh eight. Lewis Reynolds Rikhart twelve. Widows include Ainnie Cullen Indianapolis eight. Sarah A Green Scottsburg three. Charlotte M Boyle Kentland dollars unclear. Sallie Sterrett New Albany three.

Washington George W. Crane Indianapolis John J. Flowers Bluffton Jas. IL. Taylor Rockport Christopher Smeiser Muncie Christopher Westphal Crown Point Hertuan Hertuan Erpman, Ashton,$17; John Blanton,Fortville, $16; Lewis B. Jessup Newle Andrew J. Ellison Keystone Constantine W. Stewart Lewis Jom H. Daily Richmond Sylvester T. P. Slippy William Kirmen Richmom George Lawrence National Military Home Grant Charles Reynolds Milford Jaco L. Frock Stroh Lewis Reynolds Rikhart Ainnie Cullen Sarah A. Green Scottsburg Charlotte M. Boyle Kentland Sallie Sterrett New Albany

Dr Zartman Appointed to Christian World Staff

At a Dayton meeting of the board of publication of the Christian World the resignation of Dr M Kendig of Youngstown was accepted and Rev Ack Zarman of this city was chosen to fill the vacancy. Dr Zartman accepted the position after suffering months from sore throat, cured in twenty four hours by Electric Oil. Hawesville Ky.

The Christian World Reformed Church Dayton M. Kendig Youngs+ town Ack. Zarman Zartman Hawesvilig, Ky

Poultry Show Attracts Local Farmers For January Exhibit

Farmers from the surrounding area are deeply interested in the upcoming poultry and pet stock show. They are completing arrangements for the exhibition scheduled in January, with few exceptions showing strong support.

Unclear Text Summary Item

Fragmentary report notes confusion at Ge Mruit Metse with two advisers and claims of assurance. Mentions Hivefatiun and Vida wf atete seppore but details are unreadable and uncertain.

Purifying City Water by Ozone Reported at Conference

A ledger summary notes a new ozone based water purification method presented by Nicholas Simin of Moscow. The process sterilizes water by oxygenated air, destroying bacteria at a claimed low cost, with trials in France Germany Holland and Belgium, and potential adoption in the United States to improve supply safety and taste.

Ui Hugsia Oorth American Association of Water Work Engineers Nicholas Simin Moscow New York Sun Hussis Hut Mo Sintin France Germany Holland Belgium

Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Health Claims

Winchester man writes of wife’s illness cured by Dr King’s New Life Pills. The note touts relief from stomach and liver troubles, constipation, and sick headache with sales at Druler Bros. drug store.

M. Austin Winchester Snn King Dréler Bros

Relief Union Report November Donations Summary

The Relief Amiba in November collected items including mattress from Mrs Wells, bed and machine from Miss Boag, 225 items from Needle and Guild, ribbons and underwear from the FF club, groceries from Mrs J By White, eighty clothing packages from donors, and ten slices of clothing for ten families. Sixty-eight clothing recipients, thirty-one garments, and eight grocery orders reported. The workroom staff trained women in cooking and led most sewing efforts. Vienna bakery and Mondamin Meadows supplied bread and milk on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Emma Jenkinson, Superintendent.

Amiba Wells Boag Needle and Guild F.F. Club J. By ‘White Siz Vienna Bakery Mondamin Meadows Company EMMA_JENKINSON

Washington news notes on tariff, appointments, and Indiana politics

In Washington news, Ludlow hints at delays before the president’s message and congressional opening. Senators debate tariff revision versus reciprocity, with emphasis on trusts, iron and steel, and Philippines policy. Indiana officeholders' campaign finance practices stir reform talk as Dudley Yourke figures in civil service and party organization reshapes ahead of December Republican mobilization.

Ilouis Ludlow Washington Dudianagialis Sentinel Reverity Tia Congress Dulay Ualleye Gant Griffith Memor ii Congress Ami Philippines William Dudley Failke Civil.service Roosevelt Foulke Indiana Perry ‘S. Heath Is Heu William Dudley Yourke

Fire setter fined after cap factory blaze on Superior Street

Henry Woehinker was fined one dollar and costs by Judge Louttit for setting fire to a cap factory on Superior Street last week. He claimed the act was accidental and not linked to discharge. His father paid the fine.

Henry Woehinker Superior Street Louttit Ancy Whitney West Williams Street Pigg William Robinson Willian

Leading Photographer Remains on Calhoun Street

A brief street-side note states that the leading photographer continues at Calhoun Street near Berry, with no changes announced. It references Oyen Sunday and a local event or listing, maintaining a static town-tale vibe.

Calhoun Street Sound Berry Oyen

Origin of Weathervanes and Early Religious Symbols

Scholars debate when weathervanes began. Some argue medieval church vanes used cock forms to remind clergy of watchfulness, referencing a cock crowing as a symbol. Others trace the term weather vane to antagonisms between France and England, citing the Gallic cock as a symbol of France.

France Jengland England

Weathervanes Across History From Greece To English Fields

A fragment discusses the ancient origins of weathervanes in Greece Egypt and among Druids and traces their cultural role in Britain. It notes public interest superstition and seasonal uses with beliefs linking vane behavior to years of luck or misfortune and mentions vane placement in trees on estates during good seasons and the symbolism around weather and harvest outcomes.

Athens Great Britain Rees

Public Sale Notice in Allen County Partition Case

Public sale announced by Commissioner Ronald Purman on the Fort Wayne circuit for December at the courthouse. Under an order in a partition suit, John H Savy and Mary Gard et al defendants, property in Allen County Indiana to lots 2 3 7 9 16 in Gas Simon’s addition to Fort Wayne will be sold for cash between 8 and 12. Terms set by judge and conditions noted.

Mi Hotice John H. Savy Mary Gard Alléx County Indigma Gass. Simon's City of Fort Wayne

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