Society Notes Show Visitors and Local Events
Dy and Mrs. O Martz and Mres Martz will visit friends in Frendailville over Sunday. Mrs. F. P. R. Garrison and son Forrest plan Grand Rapids trip for holidays. Miss Augusta Collins and Miss Tite Mason return home after visiting Miss Malelle Tennant. Mr. and Mrs. Willson hosted guests for Mr and Mrs. Harry Willson of Grand Forks. Mrs. R. T. McDonald and Miss Esther McDonald arrive from New York to visit. Miss Julia Hanna hosted tea in Indianapolis. Isabel McClure played at a piano recital before the Matinee Musical in Wabash. Miss Mary Huestis returns from Oregon to study music. Mrs. George Esmond leaves for Omaha then Minneapolis. High School Girls Bazaar today for funds. Sleigh party at the Shively residence. five mile drive and social after. College students return for holidays. Frances Dreier, Agnes Fairbank, Virginia, Elizabeth Evans arrive from Baltimore, Oxford, and Vassar. Yale, Purdue, and other students noted at home. Evelyn Weingardner praised in Cleveland Press for tour with Rogers-Saxton. John Ryan chairs appeals committee. Queen City Jockey Club dates approved for several cities. offices to be opened in Newport. American Turf Congress to consider two member recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martz
Mrcs
Frendailville
Tullié
Columbia City
FP. R. Garrison
Forrest
Grand Rapids
Garrion
Augusta Collins
Tite Mason
Binley
Malelle’ Tennant
Willson
Harry Willson
Grand Forks
Nort Dakota
Alt
A. 2. Hoffman
Mn J. A. Hoffman
May Jewel Smith
Charleston
W. Va
Rot. McDonald
Esther McDonald
New York City
Toy
Lombard
Julia Hanna
Trilay
Elizabeth and
Priscilly Keloham
Isabel McClure
Wabash
Mary Huestis
Oronomunos
Wis
Miss Huestis
George Esmond
Frank Wilt
Omaha
Esmond
Minneapolis
Abd Dus
W. B. Shively
Trsp
Miss Bird
Miss McCoy
Dony One
Drr
Mrs. Hird
Anna Bird
Marguerite and
Linh McCoy
Hazel Sluder
Florence Kitltidge
Helen Enough
Matu ‘Yschanen
Megsrs
Reynolis
Flaw
Sprankle
Enough
Coleman and Noble
Didme
Frances Dreier
Baltimore
Agnes Fairbank
Oxford
Miss Virginia
New Milford
Conn
Migs
Elizabeth Evans
Vassar
Torace Zollars
Kerr-Murray Cressler
Yale
Fred McGuilord
Pottstown
Carl Woodworth
Will Benninghoff
Purdue
D. Burns Douglas
Tarmowth
Admissino
Yuriar Inns
John Ryan
Clem Gre Jveting
H. Queen
Queen City Jockey Club
Kansas City
Chicago
New Orleans
Newport
Hehn
Congress
Queen City Jockey Club Leads American Turf Company Reform
December in Cincinnati marks a reorganization of the American turf congress with the Queen City Jockey Club of Newport leading efforts. Delegates from Chicago Missouri and Baltimore racing bodies attended as the group elected officers Franklin Fowler president Clem Crevellag treasurer WW Helin secretary James Nixon and amended the constitution to require two thirds for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Glu
American Turf Congress
Wulay
Queen City Jockey Clan
Newport
Lurs von Brest
Toslay
Krans Jockey Club
Clem Croveling
Chicago
Missouri Jockey Club
J. J. Ryan
St. Laws
Kansas City Jockey Club
F K. Belt
Baltimore Racing Association
Briest
New Orleans
T the American Turf Company
Review of the Week Trade Report from New York
Holiday trade exceeds expectations with strong demand in staple lines and better foods. Manufacturing activity shows continued steel production and coal material supply, while freight and leather markets face mixed signals and prices hold firm. Textile goods remain steady with cautious buying amid evolving lead and wool markets. silk arrivals persist as activity winds through year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Din & Go's
Review of
United States Steel Corparition
Siantias
Wow Bae Jand
Sitec
Canada
Special Reduction on Canned Goats Assortment
Unclear catalog style note mentions a special reduction on canned goats by the dozen for Christmas. References Feliman's Umbrella bargains and an ad-like line about an opposite Cathedral location. Readable fragments point to a festive grocery sale with shop branding and an unfamiliar phrase structure.
Hunter recounts Fitzgerald killing in self defense
United States minister's son W. G. Hunter testifies he was attacked at Placa de Armas by Fitzgerald, who grabbed his face with a blow and drew a revolver. Hunter says he shot Fitzgerald five times in self defense and surrendered to local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third
Ingianee Ty
Iualemala Fy
Placa de Armas
Wm. A. Fitzgerald
SW. G. Hunter, Jr
Parents Seek Missing Son Miller who vanished after day trip
Mr and Mrs G Miller search for their son B C Miller who left home on Bon day with intent to visit relatives in Dovutae A telephone message shows he did not go there He is about twenty and had been employed at Ge Model He appeared satisfied with his plans and had drawn about 100 from his funds He may have aimed for California and is believed to have run away from home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
B. C. Miller
Bonday
Dovutae
California
Aml Ik
Oil fuel for railways progress cited
A New York report notes growing interest in using oil as locomotive fuel with promising results in efficiency and cost. It states plans for a nationwide network of fueling stations with large storage tanks, spaced roughly 10 miles apart except in deserts where gaps may widen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dia
Express companies overwhelmed by holiday package rush
Express firms face heavy Christmas volume as shipments surge. Port Wayne offices deploy extra staff and extended hours while drivers and clerks struggle to keep up. Delays grow as last minute gifts race to destinations, spurring widespread overtime and crowded hubs.
Miss Ora Young and John Geisman Wedding Surprise
Miss Ora Young a former factory worker in Mintington and John Geisman a gutter met at a shirt waist factory. The wedding occurred in Fork Wayne Wednesday and surprised Mrs Geisman's parents who learned of it by a postal letter. The couple plan a visit to relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuntington Newa Democraty
Ora Young
Indy
Fork
Wayne
John Geleman
Young
Paca
Geisman
Geisma
Tiles
Students Home for the Holidays Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne’s student body disperses for holidays as many attend Purdue and local colleges. Nearly all the city’s young men and women finish exams and return home, signaling prosperity and growing interest in higher learning. Students travel from distant towns and states, with many packing depots last night as trains bring scholars back to Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turt Wayne
Fort Wayne
Purdue
Wniversity
College
Anker
Wore Wayne
Nso
Counor
Rome
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Ademas Oteghem
Port Wayne
Concordia College
Uus Institution
Sturants
Public Works Notice for Fort Wayne Assessments 1908
The Board of Public Works of Fort Wayne Indiana notifies property owners along the alley between Leith Street and Soltz Street and adjoining properties from Lafayette Street east to Bolts addition that the 1902 Local Sewer Improvement resolutions authorize assessment rolls and contracts. The board fixes Thursday January 5 1908 at 7 20 PM to hear objections and consider completion acceptance and final estimates at the public works office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TOP Public Works
COARD
Roocal Cergy Hall
Fort WA Ind
Board of Public Works
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Leith Atrenk
Soltz
Lafayette Stret
Bolts
Brigeen Grant Avenue
Brigeen Grant Avenue Ing Wabash Avenue, Livem: Wineh Street
Wetcher
Public Works
Siti City
Board of Pobilic Works
Stork
Christmas Tree Ads Offer Stamps and Beautifying Goods
Fragmentary ad copy promises stamps and decorative items. Mentions U. and STAMPS with aim to impart beauty to homes and domestic goods. Readable details are limited. context suggests promotional notices during the holiday season.
Charles J. Noonan Shot While Hunting
Charles J Noonan of 106 Puttar Street was shot in the abdomen while hunting near Maurertown. He and Arthur Parker were trying to dislodge a rabbit when Parker discharged the gun that rested on brush. a few shot lodged in a pocketed card, sparing him further harm. Noonan, about 20, is a shipping clerk for Moellering Bros and Millard's wholesale grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Noonan
Puttar Street
Hig
Maurertown
Silfering Toon
Arthur Parker
Parker
Noon
Ant
Nooaan
Moellgring Bros. & Millards
Wholesalm
Slupp Fined For Profanity In Neighborhood Quarrel
In a quarrel between Frederick Schlupp and William Vought the court found Schlupp guilty of using profane language. He was fined $1 and costs yesterday by Justice B. W. Skelton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Schlupp
William 3. Vought
Tistice B. W. Skelton
Millionaire Mackay Passes Through the City
Clarence Mackay, head of Postal Telegraph and Commercial Cable, rode the Pennsylvania Limited through Torty Wayne yesterday en route to New York from San Francisco. He is son of the late Benajah Mackay and has been managing the family wealth and interests since his father's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Mackay
Postal Telegraph and Commercial Cable Companies
T Trough
Wayne Esterday
Pennsylvania Limited
New York
San Francisco
Mackay
Benauga King
Do Mackay
Weathers
Uy Hin
Investigating Committee to Present Report Next Tuesday
A committee continues work and will present a report at the meeting next Tuesday evening. Members discuss the gas supply history in Walsh, Wabash, and Great Montgetier, noting franchise changes, pricing, and efforts to obtain sworn statements from gas company officers on three years of gas penditives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Hiern
Gas Company Officials Attend Hold to Pay Off Brickford
Mr Scheimann, assistant secretary of Sie Fort Wayne Gas Company, and Superintendent G Max Hothjann attended the gas hall yesterday to settle debts with Brickford and Grant companies. Scheimann carried 25000 dollars in cash for a planned free Christmas distribution to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Scheimann
Sie
Fort Wayne Gas. Company
Max Hoth Jann
Mm Brickford
Grant Enpaties
Scheitern
Une
Painting Sale Sparks Suit Over Towne Estate legacy
Suit filed in federal court by Henry R. Towne of New York seeks to compel Pennsylvan ia Academy of Fine Arts to forfeit a legacy of 8300 and recover the painting Landing a ship Northmen on the Coast of America. The case contends a trust was created by John H Towne to benefit the academy and the painting now lies in question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towne
Academy of Fine Acts
BL Loutae
John Towne
Iusq
Academy
Daha H. Towne
Waany
Simon Beopnti
New York
Breach of trust case over painting valued at $8,000
In a dispute, the defendant demands the return of a painting to its rightful owner and seeks the actual value of the artwork. The claimant asserts Leatzes painting is worth not less than $2,560, with implications for damages and restitution in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avl
Leatzes
Local church event pledges boys class program
Mr Ed Graham of the First Baptist church will lead the boys class this afternoon at 2 o clock. A good time and winter activities are planned. Mrs George C G Cramer hosts Mrs Louise Goshorn and nephew Clarence Kaufman at Antwerp Ohio. Clarence serves in the United States Army Hospital Corps and sails for the Philippines soon. A solo tournament is scheduled at Turnverein Vorwaerts until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Graham
Nit
George CG. Cramer
Reform Wave Moves Through Muncie After Saloon Violations
A reform wave hits Muncie Indiana as alleged saloon violations and unlawful operations spark citizen demand. Residents blame police for lax enforcement while Police Superintendent Samuel Cashmore defends actions and enforcement.
Indiana Pensions Report From Washington Dervialor List
A Washington dispatch enumerates pension records for Indiana residents with claims tied to the war with Spain. Names include Mishawaka's J. Robins, Eden's J. True, Veedersburg's Bingham, and many others across towns such as Syracuse Salem Logansport and Terre Haute with varied amounts from 3 to 745 dollars. The document lists beneficiaries, guardians, and dependents connected to the National Military line and related institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spain
Hasty J. Robins
Mishawaka
James W True
Eden
Spaih
Hooter
Bingham
Veedersburg
James W. Dooper
Warraw
Willian H. Barnett
Gaslish
Moses Nelson Sewell
Brownstown
Noah Thompson
Grant
Dante] Strichy
Syracuse
Elijah Markland
Salem
Dinne 4
Mills
Mamese
Moses M. Crockett
Logansport
Wiliam
Thummond
Decatur
Arende Party
Indianapolis
Doba Griffith
Myers Silvers
Marion
Levi Hultstette Pulimyra
Joseph Kile
Penn
Jeremiah Whornell
Battleground
Samuel Swygark
Elkhart
William
Peadburn
Westport
Jeremiai Hedge
Gianapolis
William WN. Milley
Terre Haute
Joseph B. Mangold
Oak Forest
Car Halls
Jnlianapolis
Joshua DP
Bagley
Bloomington
Henry Crony
Defeaser
Martinsville
James Morris Prindié
National Military Linme
Janes H Cannay
Scotland
William Harrold
William A. Eiltis
David Soule
Angola
Elizabeth JL Garretson
Ruth A. Armantront
Margaret Allen
Gashen
Jane MM. Soule
Peraina
Pleniiug
Death of Goshen Citizen
Goshen reports the death of Dr J M Bowser of Bowser and Becknell age fifty three afteroon due to heart trouble. He leaves a wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
J. M) Bowser
Bowser & Beck
Nell
Grand Christmas Entertainment and Gift Distribution Event
Amid festive page text, a Christmas event by Poruverein Viewaerts and a Sangerband charity day on December 25 offers free admission for children with parents. Stamps indicate gifts valued at various prices. details mention Calhoun Street and a Board of Trade venue, with notes about oyster-related items and local stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poruverein Viewaerts
Sangerband
Reported Sale of the G. L&E Threatens Extended Line
A Philadelphia informed report claims the Pennsylvania system inspected the C. L. & E. assets and may take control by January 1. Officials reportedly plan to extend the line toward Cincinnati via Hagerstown to compete with the G. KR. M. Despite doubts, Pennsylvania men say a deal is possible as they toured Chicago, Converge, and other points. D. P. Mees and Joseph Wood led the party, joined by Paul Brow of the Gt &.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muneig
Indy Pie 1
Railroad Onen
Pennsylvania System
Mathew Wis
Raller
Pennsylvania Company
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
Tts Attetoon
Chicago
AL Cuntere
D. P. Mees
Joseph Wood
Pittsburg
Paul Brow
Unusual Game Found by Two Hunters
Henry Berning of St Tue townshin brought a wild swan to the city after hunters near Woodbur killed it Thursday afternoon. The bird, after being chased to the river, was shot four times before being killed. Cleric Syih will preserve it for Mr. Borning as authorities investigate the bird, unusual for winter, believed to have strayed during last Friday’s storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Berning
St Tue Townshin
Woodbur
Syih
Mr. Borning
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Cleveland
Feliman
Altentiqu
Topsy
Arcane
ELY Walker Dry Goods Co
Ben Franklin
Hunter
Fitzgerald
E. C. Miller
Southern Pacific
Christus
Attest
Aga
Boemidt
Doe Intehy
Gubatesy Cragery CO
Onn
P.O
Berry
Bacar
Roy
Witts
Farge
Ittee
Cerner Calhomm
Fulton Street
Schlupp
Millionaire MacKay
Gaungil
MR. Scheimann
Sarta
Claus
Logal Chat
Muncie
Ind
Samuel Cashmore
Cashmore
Indiana Pensions
J. M. Bowser
Oystern
Wiebkers Board of Trade
Calhoun Street
Lonight
G. L&e
W. Jefferson Street
Octave Orgital
Alireeh
Thor Nishly
Cro
West Main Street
Belle Hoowa
Custis Llouse
Hathaway
the Only
Pines
U & Stamps
Oita
Jociferson Bone
Henry C. Garner
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