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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
1
Miss Wells, famed for humorous verse, offers Abeniki Caldwell a burlesque historical novel. The spoof parodies reckless heroes with grotesque situations and sharp satire, illustrated by old woodcuts. Published by H. H. Stungell, New York.
A favorable review lauds Richard Le Gallienne's Sun and Mrs Moon as true poetry not juvenile fare. It compares it to Stevenson's A Child's Garden of Verses for charm while noting its broader appeal for both young readers and adults. Beatrice Baxter Rust provides twelve illustrations.
A new Habberton comedy titled The Tiger and the Insect from R H Russaill New York promises sweet humor and a charming domestic tale. The story centers on a happy family and two adorable children the Tiger and the Insect and is illustrated by Walter Russell with handsome period dress.
RH Russell of New York issues a rare edition of the Passionate Shepherd to His Love and the Nymphs Reply with fine old style typography and landscape vignettes. Also released is a Dante Divine Comedy edition with Arustans and Helen Maith collaboration, limited and highly illustrated.
Paris reports the Association of Boot and Shoe Manufacturers of France will advance footwear prices due to American dominance of raw materials and manufacturing, citing weather industry competition and rising costs. The move targets wholesalers first and seeks a tariff adjustment to improve their position.
Des 25 Toledo Ohio report notes Folin Sullivan, James J. Corbett, Mayor SM Jones and Rev F D Kelsey on the platform. The quartet sang America as Jones presided. Sullivan and Corbett dined with Chrone John Bolan at his home in India? na avenue.
Special in the Journal. The young daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Walker of Hed Station, Muncia Indiana, was burned to death last night. The children of Mr and Mrs Walker were left for a few moments by the fire.
A young child died after a stove fire was rekindled by a four year old sister left briefly by her mother. The flames consumed the clothing, and despite doctors from the city the child could not be saved before midnight.
The will of the late Dr John Milton Bowser was filed for probate yesterday. He devises all real and personal property to his wife Olive V Bowser without restriction. The estate is valued at about 31000. The will was made March 9, 1598 and witnessed by Judge Dayaman and Joy J A Heatinle, now deceased.
The romance by McCarthy ranks with the year's literary successes. Critics praise the work highly and audiences acclaim it in both England and America. E. H. Sothern's interpretation has delighted thousands, in a handsome edition by HL Russell of New York with color drawings and portraits of Sothern and his company.
A brisk notice praising Where the Wind Blows a collection of ten fairy tales from around the world. The father’s narrative style and inventive storytelling engage readers with Arabian Nights like charm and original color illustrations by Berta Carson Day.
A color lithograph story by Aldin with prose commentary by Mir Emmanuel showcases humorous drawings and original style. The volume emphasizes technical excellence and entertaining quality, presenting a vivid artist’s storytelling through pictures.
Syracuse December 25 James F Dolan of Syracuse president of the Altered Order of Hibernians has signed final papers bringing the order worldwide under a governing board. The amalgamation agreement ratifies the union of the societies in the United States Canada Australia and Ireland seen as Christmas greetings from the president to brothers abroad and at home.
Judge Ferrall III of Indiana is ill at the Hotel Hascall with lung trouble. It is probable the court will not convene again until after New Year's Day. He is very ill but the condition is not regarded as actually serious.
Notice states the annual meeting of the stock holders will be held at the company offices on the third floor of the Hamilton Bank Building in Fort Wayne Indiana. The meeting is set for Monday the Sunday of January 1903 at 1 o clock p m. Secretary GEO F TRIER signs the notice.
A fragment from The Journal-Gazette hints at readers seeking more content as the page emphasizes accessible results and practical guidance. The brief notes suggest the publication aims to engage readers with usable information and promotional prompts.
An ad describes rickets as a common ailment of children with loose joints bowed legs and soft bones. It pitches Scott's Emulsion as a powerful tonic containing hypophosphites and cod liver oil to nourish and strengthen the body and improve condition, offering free samples.
New York dispatch reports Dr Adolf Lorenz speaking on his American tour. He says his trip was ethically successful but financially unprofitable, noting private patients benefited local surgeons while he earned only modest sums. He details a strict daily regimen to stay healthy for long days of work.
A crumpled fragment discusses recreation and routines for deep sleep. It quotes a person urging seven hours of solid rest as more valuable than prolonged wakefulness, emphasizing calm, steady sleep over long but restless periods.
Dan McLean defeated Tom Jenkins before about 1,200 fans to win the Ambrise carenas catch can championship, securing $1,500 of a $2,000 purse. Jenkins quit in the third heat due to a leg injury from a mass buckle, after falls by Nelson holds and quick scrambles.
Glace Bay December 25 The following wireless telegram from the king of Italy to Marconi in reply to his trans Atlantic achievement expresses pleasure at the results. They attribute a fresh triumph to Marconi for the glory of Italian science. Ittria Emanuel.
A blaze tonight destroyed the W. A. Nicolaus & Co. dry goods building in Bloomington causing a loss of 375000 to the structure and 240000 overall after spreading in several directions. Assistant fire chief Charles Abrams fell from a ladder while fighting the flames and sustained injuries.
At noon today the sheep barns of the Tiaioit Stock Yards company in South Omaha burned. The blaze destroyed 509 sheep and caused about $60,000 in losses. Investigators suspect a cigarette or cigar dropped by a worker started the fire.
Tonis Stiefel, soon to join Straus Ackerman & Co, will run the Farmers' Bank at Albion Indiana. The firm, also grain seed and wool dealers, controls elevators at Athion Cromwell and Aviva, with northern Indiana farm lecheita offices in Ligonier and Fort Wayne. Stiefel is praised as a first class, careful, shrewd, and courteous business man.
Battle Creek Mich December 25 A head end collision between a light locomotive and a freight train on the Grand Trunk mine near Benton resulted in the deaths of Engineer James Kerwin and Fireman Theodore Schlubatis. Engineer Brown and Fireman Burkhardt were fatally injured. The light locomotive had been sent from Battle Creek to assist the freight.
James Leeming of New York a general freight agent of the Erie division died in Buffalo after an operation for appendicitis on Wednesday He was a man of sterling reputation in shipping circles Born in Brantford Ontario in 1867
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