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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
4
Drizzling damp weather persisted from early morning through the day. Pedestrian and street vendors faced cancellations and closures as rain damaged bystanders, forcing some to improvise shelter and delaying regular activities.
A meeting of the DeKalb County Medical Society was held to elect officers for the coming year. Members elected President Tie We Swarts. Vice President Wirt Wies. Treasurer Dr. Ate Ord. and other officers including Coram Brerelamy, Ralph Regen, and several department heads. The session, described as orderly, proceeded with the usual formalities and adjourned into January.
A boy, 17, was electrocuted after stepping onto a street near the corner of Wyneind and Ot Grive avenues. Witnesses describe a bright flash and a tangle of wires as a trolley pole sparked. Rescuers reported the youth suffered fatal injuries before aid could reach him.
Notice states the Frank Dry Goods Company will keep store hours extended to evenings during the holiday period. Several garbled phrases follow, but no additional clear facts are discernible beyond the stated extended hours.
A homemade Granulated Sugar Syrup remedy is described to ease colds and coughs in hours. The recipe uses one pint sugar and half a cup water, boiled, bottled, shaken, and taken by the teaspoon every three hours. Claimed to cure diseases and aids chest pains, hoarseness, and whooping cough, with praise for pine-based ingredients.
A longfarewell address marks the transition to Taaktna's new governor. The speech honors friends and community, critiques past policy, and pledges focused leadership for the county. Residents anticipate steady governance amid changes in regional administration.
Trial testimony centers on Captain Peter C Hains and Thornton J Hatesee in the killing of William B Annis. Witnesses recount an inquiry about Anita’s whereabouts, a yacht sighting, revolver fire, and threats. Mrs Annis testifies to her husband’s death and pending probate while other statements reference the suspect duo’s motive and actions.
Police report Charles Meitetuia, linked to forging a check for Rhussid, was captured after arriving from Rastinay. The suspect allegedly attempted to pass the counterfeit at Golden ule Grocery and later faced authorities in Warsaw. Details indicate handwriting and clothing correspond to the accused, with further hearings pending.
A court action from Indiana claims a car caused $2,000 damage to horses during a 1907 incident. The filing lists plaintiffs and attorneys and notes the case seeks judgment against the defendant. The report mentions state officials and outlines the parties involved and the lawsuit’s administrative steps.
A Decatur woman, previously in good health, collapsed and died at the hospital after a sudden illness. Relatives described her as normally active, with her death prompting a local medical inquiry and funeral arrangements.
Local listing notes a Carter on Victor location selling Homnilfil werkwear with Briers 250 in mountain area.
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