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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1900
Page
4
The forecast covers Wednesday and Thursday. Ohio sees westerly winds turning variable with fair skies. Northern and western Michigan expect snow on Wednesday, then Thursday turns partly cloudy with variable winds and fair conditions.
Hammond spent Christmas with a fan in Angola. Dr Cal was called to a professional matter Monday. Henry Reinkensmeier of To is visiting his parents. The Nieschangs and wife visit Pittsburg. Allen County Medical Society meets this evening with two papers by Dr Wishard of Indiana. After, a banquet at New Aveling hotel. Fred Millar returns from Purdue to spend holidays. A college fall left a young man with a broken arm.
Logansport inventor McNary promotes an electric railway from Logansport to Rendallville with funds arranged and work slated for the new year. He condemns no obstacles and foresees Wabash Valley traction from Wabash to Cory next summer, envisioning a regional electric network across the Midwest.
In Kokomo Indiana on December 5 a Kokomo High School student awoke to a masked burglar pointing a revolver and demanding money. The thief searched the room, found a revolver, and stole a watch kept under a pillow. He promised to return the watch “when times get better” and noted his name and address in a notebook.
A chaotic scene unfolded in York as students at Columbia University prepare for vaccination after a smallpox outbreak in the city. Officials work to prevent further spread while authorities urge rapid inoculation and public health measures.
Misa Boyer is ill while Mrs Doebler hosts guests in Spelinsitel ML. Many visitors arrive for holidays from Forest Ohio to Saginaw Mich and Lima Ohio. Miss Hedekin engages Mr Frank T MacBennett of Chicago. A quiet Christmas wedding unites Miss Rebecca DeHaven and John Noble with family celebrations follows.
Mondamin Meadows Dairy Company announces the hiring of Peter Francisca to head its Ice Cream department. Francisca has led top Chicago ice cream establishments. The firm pledges pure, high quality products and prompt service. Fairfield Ave and Baker St, Fairfield. Phone 822.
Kimball and Moler deaths reported with familial details and funeral plans. Elize Kimball, widow of Samuel Kimball, age about 74, died of neuralgia at Toliet residence. four children survive. Aliza Moler aged 41 dies of typhoid pneumonia at 101 Jesse Street. two daughters survive. Olinda Kiessling dies after puerperal fever at Hop Hospital. burial to DaFrey, Ohio. Frederick Rodenbeek, Ludwig Werner, George J. Bulger, and Mrs Rachel Houser funeral arrangements listed for today and upcoming services at local churches and residences.
The Commercial Club committee of twenty five meets this evening at the club rooms to canvass the auditorium and exposition building initiative. After two weeks of preliminary work, officials expect a tangible plan to be adopted at the meeting and urge full attendance.
Committees appointed at the last North Indiana conference to study presiding elders favor retaining all elders and keeping current districts. They have conferred with church members and are near announcing an unfavorable early report toward any reduction or reorganization.
Wabash Railway sets holiday fares for trips east of the Mississippi. Tickets go on sale December 22 23 24 and 31 with return travel available through January 2. Restrictions and specific station details follow the note.
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