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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1907
Page
9
In a festive scene the city awakens to holiday bustle with families and children amid bright shop windows, twinkling lights, and carriage crowds. A Santa visit, parties, and local gatherings fill December evenings as residents stock up on gifts and plan celebrations, while neighborhood residents attend dinners and social events at homes and clubs.
The Majestic presents four acts and thirteen scenes of A Race Across the Continent starring Miss Sylvia Crane as the heroine. The production uses a balloon, train, dogs and a sledge for travel across the continent with Miss Crane aided by supporting players and musical interludes by Charles Lloyd and Miss Dempsey.
Fragmented OCR mentions Leonara and Leonard Bitorners and a teething remedy Winslow's Soothing Syrup touted as best for teething pain and diarrhea. References June W and a food and drug act. Garbled license number appears as Borlal No. int.
Notice warns that electric light bills are due and discounts will not be allowed after the tenth. Office hours are listed for the tenth and another date, with the office opening times specified.
Several doctors of optometry in this city received yesterday from the examinity board of Indiananolis their diaforms to be framed and posted in their operating departments. The diplomas are part of the new law and are notably beautiful.
At the annual meeting last night the Royal Neighbors Fort Tap No 738 elected officers. Names listed include Oracis as fore? Stokey vice-oracle Cora Aubrey chancellor Amalia Druhot recorder Jentie Johnson receiver Clara Griebel informal Gladys Giebel assistant marshal ym Cavanaugh inner sentinel Lizah Seatherv outer seating Mary Henderson physician Rotary Manager C Johnson delegate G Bates alternate Jonnie Johnson musician Leena Wilkens captain Emma Rohtman.
Decatur Rews and Gossip notes an evening party hosted by Mrs. Haefling and Mr. James Ha. James Wagner is reported dead with a celebratory obituary indicating a long civic involvement. A funeral service is scheduled at the local Methodist church with pastors and community members expected to attend.
Decatur residents Mrs Serke and daughter Ida traveled to attend the funeral of Tous Gerke, who died recently. Mr Jour D Prye from Allen County visited the city on business before returning to Berne with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Homan. The Stks lodge plans minstrel shows to boost community events. Royal Arch Masons elect officers including Georg Joe Epstein and J W McCarry as secretary treasurer and trustees.
Dee Chapter No 54 Royal Arch Masons at Columbia City elected officers Tuesday High priest Lew W Dotitee king Lullus C Sander scribe Silas Deardorft exsucer met B Telcker secretary CB Mat toon trustees T W McLallen My Kraus and John W Brund.
Bearskin and crushed plush coats in all colors and sizes from 1 to 5 years. Regular price five dollars twenty five cents. Saturday only special price three dollars ninety eight cents.
Opposition to a Sunday closing law for places of amusement crystallized as police prepare to enforce the order. A mass meeting of central German organizations is planned Sunday to organize protest. Clergymen argued the law’s literal interpretation harms aims to curb entertainment deemed against the spirit of the law.
A fragmented report describes Haymaker electric railway project also called Defiance and Fort Wayne route seeking a franchise. The plan would run from Fort Wayne through Warsean Lyons Détince Paulding New JEN and other towns, reviving the old Wabash alignment toward Fort Wayne, with local figures Hagenaker involved.
Anthony Warnelodge No 42 of the Hartabres held a Thursday evening meeting electing officers for the year 1403. Past president Sarah Perry and president A Hayes head the list with Esther Hayes as vice president. Other roles include chaplain T Blystone secretary treasurer Ellan Foster conductors Emma Haudenchild guards J Beach pianist Michael Geed and Flora Dissecbaugan trustees E Corte A A Gocke J H Poster.
Lawton-Wayne Post selects new officers at a recent meeting of the Teng Army of the République. New officers named include Foster commander Mason Malart, senior Perseon Oliver a. Bigstone, and others such as Corbett, Herminster, Beaber, Adler, Mamanmest, Pastel ust, Rudi Koy, Enveh Obirk, David Sutton, Stephan aml Jogeah Rehart. The appointment will take effect at an evening ceremony.
Coats in bearskin and crushed plush fabrics offered in colors for children aged 1 to 5 years. Regular prices apply with a Saturday special promotion. Limited stock, assorted sizes may vary by color and style.
County commissioners adjourned sessions noting cases in Perry township and St Joe township, with the Yom Miten matter postponed to December 28. The Watkins vs Watkins case continued, probate will for Anne Lannan filed, with Margare Mannix named as exonor for the will of Anne Lannan and related parties Clem Rehers and others involved.
In a brief clerical notice, Midrexs Ul places an order to Paris Modes company, with the Laute nal Gazette recording the transaction. The fragment notes a formal request and catalog entry, indicating commerce activity and a named publication.
Legal notice announces proposals for the deposit of basic funds in Jefferson Township. The call specifies deposit terms, governing statutes, and required formalities, including submission by a set deadline and under official authority.
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