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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
8
Fragmentary report notes a Tarines event at Rue Ralite involving Kinley and Bayes during a morning meeting. Mentions Shreklen's Artied Bile and a city chart, with references to Lowanth Grant and a hid te mornin. Names appear garbled, details unclear.
A lengthy piece debates licensing versus prohibition in Wayne County. It argues that electing a county vote on saloons risks a transition to a district of blind tigers, with reformers fearing any legalizing move will fail to convict bootleggers and leave the county dry only in name.
Dist rict Knights of Pythias entertainment program described with garbled names and scattered phrases. Text hints at a convention activity, preparations, and a staged program including parades or ceremonies, plus mentions of participants and a scheduled open program.
The trial of Dunn unfolds with defendant’s apparent indifference as Judge and jury confront a day filled with tense testimony about the murder of Marshall Columbus Croy in Woodlion. Family members of the slain man sit in court while jurors are questioned, and a parade of potential jurors is examined amid a charged atmosphere. The narrative follows the defendant, relations, and spectators, with emphasis on demeanor and courtroom dynamics.
A Bluffton, Indiana man named Wentworth, wanted for absconding with about $100 from a railroad office, was tracked to Missouri. He allegedly attempted to flee by disguising himself among railroad passengers, but was arrested by telegraph operators and later discharged after investigators recovered the stolen funds.
Angla, Ind December reports that W. Towitt Beig, a prosecuting attorney candidate, has moved from Sloubenville to Axales to run and inspect his office. Ashley remains quiet in Dalpas way as Chetran Astma notes.
Executive officers were re elected. Toll extensions planned for next year and business reports show a big increase. In 1908 over 400 new phones were added, bringing total instruments in service to almost 6000. Board renewals and committee appointments followed with L. Lehman and others continuing in director roles.
Ligoner, Tai, Den 7 The Lig mater Wiles Medge Ma, a8 held Ne annual memorial oserviews in Ih home Sunday afternoon. These i whote memory the occadon waz held to Mayer Baum, dr. M.S. Menaugh, WIC Miteheh, W.C. Murunert, W. W. Fattison and Abe Goldemith. The cerviera were impressive c and anual excellent program was tandered as follows: Ternhouser, trarch waves a Hippe Stila AJ MU. Parshall BR Vriealante Mra. 8.0) Strais Atitual Be officers Ouening oder bee Lange Haggcation Tiey. T. Younger delection from Kiurlin Orchestra ANAVERE 0. see ee eens Han Ti. 3 Shively Bondy and Vocal waliec co Mended Runnime Consecration overture Orchestra Ritual iireasters Lodge Daxalogy Tiev. C. 1. While on The holiday goods tro beginning 4 crowd aur ntere PATTERSON-TLETCHER CO Benediction The ireatest Wne of graves and mit tons for the Uttle fellows at the Patterse Flyteher stare
Kendallville Indiana December meeting of the fair association stockholders drew about forty attendees. Officers were reelected: President C M Catan Vice President T Taue Secretary ULC Renae Treasurer Archy Campbell. Eleven directors were chosen to serve, including JET Torker C M Cane and Wook Whitford.
Mrs Chrde Wilcox, former DeKalb County resident, died Sunday evening at St. Joe. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Eglitutis Boyles. Funeral services will be at St. Joe on Tuesday. The Wilcox family had lived in Kentucky for years before returning to Indiana. She leaves a husband, children, and parents with many relatives and friends in the county. The service details appear in local notices.
A garbled report notes Grangers convening for their annual meeting at Wonina Lakes area with mentions of delegates and preparation. Details are unclear, but references to Master Agriders and Bist Beni imply agricultural organizers arriving to discuss events and decisions.
In New York Ta Cooper claims his tonic eases stomach issues and rheumatism. He asserts frequent buyers report relief within weeks and that the product strengthens digestion, with testimonials from users. Cooper's New Discovery is advertised as widely available in drug stores nationwide.
Fragmented text describes the Andree balloon expedition to reach the north pole from Norway in 1908. It references Captain Chiller Ix and Captain (the) landing of Peary in Greenland, mentions Norse support, and reports no reliable word about the balloon or crew after departure in May 1908. The piece notes failed communications and uncertain fate of the balloon.
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