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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
8
A dumbed down ad style note claims one dose of Pape's Diapepsin relieves fermentation sour stomach and indigestion within five minutes. It emphasizes quick conversion of undigested food, relief from bloating, gas, heartburn, and upset stomach, and promotes fifty cent price at local pharmacies.
Advert reads Buckien’s Arnica Salve as the supreme healer for cuts burns bruises sores and more. It claims to treat sore eyes cold sores chapped hands piles and eczema, offered by groggists of Tort Wayne.
Willard Dotty a brakeman on the D&N rail line died after crawling under a moving air valve to inspect it near the track. The accident occurred eleven miles north of the city as an eastbound passenger train No. 19 struck him at a gate where he failed to stop. Coroner and witnesses described a severe multi-bone trauma. the body was taken to the Barnett undertaking establishment.
Newspaper notes promote a home remedy for coughs with honey Monday. The column also reports several Fort Wayne electric works staff changes, new hires, illnesses, and local business remarks including the Pennsylvania forge shop, Fort Wayne Electric works, and the Colombia City Commercial brief.
Jurors in Allegan Michigan awarded J Sherman 7500 against Lake Shore Railroad for destruction of a grain elevator ignited last July by a passing locomotive spark. He claimed 25000. The newsroom piece cites multiple rail incidents blamed on gross carelessness and quotes General Manager C Moon urging strict accountability, alertness, and safety.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plans allocate 4,000,000 of the 10,000,000 1910 improvements for the Chicago division. Defiance would see track elevation seven grade crossings eliminated viaducts built, yards extended, and a new freight depot and passenger station. A 40,000 depot appropriation already exists. Also mentions Garrett Indiana roundhouse and Western Division shops. Fort Wayne Electric Works to close for inventory from Friday evening to the following Wednesday.
Kendallville residents share holiday visits and routine events. South Bend resident Basil Berhalter returns home with Geneva visits noted. Local funeral, church services, and social gatherings are described along with a bachelor officer’s observations and community notices.
In Bluffton Indiana on December 2 the government thermometer fell to several degrees below zero at times, snowfalls over recent days larger than in years. A new stone quarry shovel from Bluffton Stone Co. aims to boost local shipping. A horse owned by David Longshore died on ice tracks near Uniondale due to a fence breach. The city school board met to plan for the new grade school building with an architect to be chosen soon. Spring school term starts early April with a Northern Indiana Teachers Association meeting in Wayne. New fencing was installed and ice quality improves. A party travels from Tanlesville to Liberty Center, about 13 miles, Tuesday night. The thermometers read three below zero during the cold spell. Community tables are requested for New Year’s Eve watch parties at Alt Heidelberg with special musical entertainment.
Court records show John H Rayinesndth sue Martin Hoffa for $345 in damages with attorney Graben. Ralph Inhody seeks divorce from Ty ite Delle Fabel. William Freuchtenicht represents him. County commissioners meet on general business. Will of late Frederick Dant probate matters in circuit court with executrix Lena Paul. The Pevwn Tracking Company faces a verdict over delivery duties to Fort Wirhe erant company.
The town probate court today opened Jacob Flaigh’s will with his estate divided equally among his children Mary Genth John Michale Catherine Frank Ela and George Plaizh after minor bequests are settled. Henry B McDougall and Mark Myrtle Ort are noted as licensed to wed. A patrol and fire department update mentions city hose cart practices and a severe snow cover delaying street work. Large audiences attended the Wagner Opera House rendition of Pinafore directed by Palmer Kellogg with local talent supporting.
Garrett Indiana hosts a freeform sled ride in which children, chaperoned by local officials led by Marshal Brennan Wing Master of ceremonies, travel the streets with Lew Roover driving the big sled. Observers include Mildred Sywayegodd and Obie, while visiting residents and families enjoy the event amid a casual community gathering on a mild afternoon.
In Garrett this week Rev. A and Rev. Wilting will be retained as pastors for another year as the congregation approved his return at the quarterly gathering. The presiding county local option league president Mr moved support and opposition formed in the conference as part of ongoing efforts within the Expansion movement for county betterment.
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