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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
1
The article recounts testimonies from women and men about persistent health issues and a medical remedy sold at 14 N. Phucmics. Statements describe stomach, kidneys, bowels, and blood troubles. One woman reports relief after using HR and buying two bottles.
County Clerk John B Allman announced the marriage of Charles Niort to Gorthide Ransbun both residents of Pleasan Lake area. County Recorder Wane TD Welle and family visited Scott, Bead, Imhare for the holidays. County Treasurer Goodale to be replaced by Jesse Crampton in January. Hiram Raney to succeed George York as county commissioner as the year turns. Local officials prepare for shifts amid early 1920s winter snows and pending divorce case involving Mrs Luby Jackson.
A South Whitley resident, an 83 year old woman, died after years of breast cancer. She leaves her husband, four children, and several siblings. funeral services are planned with Rev. Rittenhouse and Rev. Ballou, cemetery interment in Whitley County.
In Larwili Indiana on December 24 the Eastern Stars and Masons of the town held a joint installation service and social gathering afterward. Attendance was notably high and the social time was enjoyed. Interest and membership for both lodges continue to grow.
Local column lists numerous Hamilton residents hosting or visiting for Christmas. Names include Thomas Brown and wife with Charlotte and J Thamas, John Everhart and Edna, Oberlin and daughter, Ben Cheney and family, Mrs El Good and Nathan Chrow, John Haggerty’s family, and others from Auburny Summit Fort Wayne Montpelier Syrivase and nearby towns. The notes sketch a festive web of relatives, guests, and entertainers across multiple households.
An advertisement promises a free illustrated book on rupture cures and devices, claiming drastic relief with no harness or trial, inviting readers to send a coupon for the booklet and personal success anecdotes from hundreds of patients.
Chivington of Louisville was elected president of the American Association on the first ballot by five votes over Joseph D. O'Brien. Armour backed Chivington in Toledo and Columbus, giving him a coalition including Kansas City and Louisville. The 168 game schedule was approved for 1924 and the season will run from April 12 to September 28 with the meeting shifting to Chicago after February 1.
Kendallville Indiana December 74 Kendallville newsboys were entertained at Gosnel hall Tuesday evening The highlight was supper by Mr Cold for his wife featuring English plum pudding and sauce A pie drew prizes awarded to Alvin Strauss and Everett Janie for a buck from each city paper Several reports of the event were written by Clyde Ernst Walter Goshorn and Norris Krueger
Albion Indiana news item lists jurors for the term of court from Orange York Allen and other townships, names several individuals. It details a hardware partnership sale, a marriage, and a 93rd birthday celebration with local residents and events noted in a compact republik column.
The article records a funeral for Mrs. Peter Sun diy Trostay and lists relatives attending from Jearmice and Tame City. It notes the Noble County school superintendent and wife attending a state superintendent convention in Indianapolis. Also covered are visits, hospital bedside messages, and a Christmas gathering at Miss Blanche More’s home with Edith Wells and Margaret Langestar as guests of honor, plus a party hosted by Miss Maude Kingsbury and Harriet Bidwell on North Oak Street. Out‑of‑town guests included Mrs. Lloyd Harris Anthony and Miss Mate Bowman.
Engaging tables for New Year's Eve at Alt Heidelberg with special musical entertainment. In Hamilton Indiana on Wee 29 a watch service is planned at the Steth seppal church to bid farewell to the old year and greet the new with a religious program including music and a sermon by Rev. R. A. Munsen. The official board will meet at the start to discuss important business, then revival services run through January inviting all to attend.
Local notes from Dixon describe meetings at Wall Grove and church activities as well as social visits and Christmas gatherings. Walter Martelrsrank is replaced at the Pennsylvania tower due to illness, with Seith of Columbia City filling in. Also reported: appeal actions in the Studabaker case near Rusheton, with county land matters and a jury verdict related to a farm property.
A vintage advert promises a simple remedy and tonic system builder to rapidly ease rheumatic pains. It claims the tonic will restore full physical vigor after the first doses and urges readers to procure the listed ingredients and use before each meal.
Roy McKinney, a gambler and suspected robber, killed himself in a Peru hotel after a desperate scene over Dora Chapelle. Earlier he held up a down-town bank clerk, stole about $30, and disappeared, with letters suggesting a planned elopement and a troubled past.
County auditor Shook in Dekalb reports warrants totaling 9 to 740 dollars dating back to 1805 will be settled before year end. Meantime in Auburn Dec 9 a telegraph conference via Northwestern Indians and South Indiana groups with Rev Hellspotey and Rev Martin outlined home conference week, discounts offered at Pixley Co. Also South Bend Dec 29 Central League president B Carson calls league meeting at Zaffeeville January 1 with Bert Annis to announce franchise disposal plans.
Bleary outcry and garbled notes describe Dr Johnston the Osteopath moving to the fourth floor of the Shoafé building in Bluffton Indiana. The text includes rail line plans, franchise chatter, managerial rumors for South Bend Grand Rapids and Port Wayne clubs, and a note that an old people's home is about completed.
Odd garbled notes describe an upcoming gathering at Me Hof Brau from 11 to 2 with references to Tranchises and Hopin Bend. Several names and scores appear, including Walt, William Ship, and David Mclay, amid fragmented sport and meal mentions.
Charles W. Morse, once ice king, faces a fifteen year sentence in Atlanta federal prison. Judge Hough denied a new trial. Morse plans a writ of error as his counsel seeks further appeal. The case tests juror custody and temperance questions amid federal law.
Hoagland Indiana reports Christmas week happenings. Mr and Mrs AW Hamilton and children visit Bluttlop. Ruth Bartell and Charles Grusla wed at Lutheran Parsonage with Rev. Muttuir officiating. Couple heads east for honeymoon. Local social notes include visits from Lailak Cassel, May, Kennerk, Adair, VanBuskirk, and Williamson. Christmas program at Antioch Lutheran drew strong attendance. Haagiind Bank shows high deposits, while a planned shooting match was canceled by weather. Smallpox quaratine at Michael Sore home. mutual horse insurance plan forming among local farmers.
In Columbus Clo vy Indiana December 29 Modern Woodmen lodge members held a meeting attended by about fifty members. Two dozen rabbits secured by members were roasted and eaten after the session as part of a social gathering. District deputy P Hotenmeister from Fort Wayne oversees activities and notes efforts to increase member participation.
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