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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1908

Page

4

Dr Miles Heart Cure Promoted in Anxious Hearts Ad

An old ad copy touts Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine as a tonic for weak hearts caused by disease fatigue and overwork. It cites testimonies of improved breathing and chest comfort after using the medicine and notes pharmacist pricing and availability through Wiles Medical Co in Elkhart Indiana.

Miles de Miles Ween Takibe Ord Bea New York Dr. Mites Wim Pris Wiles Medical Co Elkhart Ind

Dr Kings New Discovery Publicized For Coughs Colds

A Panama Missouri resident W V Feng touts Dr Kings New Discovery as the best medicine for coughs colds and lung ailments. The ad claims eight years of proof and says the remedy prevents pneumonia with a trial bottle offered and a one dollar price. Sold under guarantee at Drexter Brothers drug store.

Dreter Brothers

Damage suit over electrocution injuries in Columbia City

N Markley sues for 400 dollars claiming his hand was amputated after an electrical accident at his home basement. Jury returns verdict. he accepts settlement after executive council action. Separate Indiana cases include Wolfe fined for selling liquor on Sunday and ongoing trials for other saloon cases.

Soltisia City Ted Bey Sp N. Markley Me Marsley Br. Merkler Mina Marklay Accep Merkley Clugston Trias, & Co Toopans

Largest Auxetophone on Display at Garrett

Garrett Indiana reports Jam sL and M Parker show the giant electric auxetophone by Vietor of Camden, the one half power instrument drawing crowds as the band music fills the Coliseum. Mrs Bncie Stoner hosts the Young Ladies Whist Club with out of town guests, and city officials discuss Toledo and Milwaukee Interurban rail plans with visitors from New York and Cleveland.

Garrett Ind Sl—& M Parker City News Cate Coliseum eEkaters Vietor People Camden Ni

Gleanors Gather at Plato Hall in Plato, Ind

Gleanors of this vicinity plan a social gathering at Plato free hall on Saturday evening. An invitation extends to farmers and Gleanor Jorge members to attend and enjoy a planned evening. A small administration fee will fund the hall, and supper plus a fancy quilt raffle with each meal ticket will be provided.

Plato Ind Plato Free Hall Jorge Var Bupper

New Officers Named for Etna Ladies Aid

In Columbia City Indiana on January 31 the Etna Methodist church Ladies Aid elected their new officers. President is Mrs. Alice Swihart. Vice president is Mrs. John Gard. Secretary is Mrs. Walter Seer. Treasurer is Mrs. Samal Sorrist. Twenty members attended at Mrs. William A Jones’s home. Next meeting set for Mrs. A B Tucker’s residence.

Columbia City Ind Ladies’ Aid Society Etna Methodist Church Aolice Swihart John Gard Walter Seer Samal Sorrist Wiliam A Jones Mire A.B. Tucker

South Milford Students Entertained at Wert Home

In South Milford on January 31, junior and senior students were hosted by Charles Wert. The gathering featured orderly games, lively conversation, and light refreshments, ending with praise for the host’s entertaining abilities.

South Milford Ing Charles Wert

Angola Minor News Highlights and Local Changes

Local notes report Leininger store alterations and the business office relocation on the first floor. Brokaw expands stock at the old stand. Jonas Leininger buys the Pant Croxton residence on South West Street. O F Thatkestre Sts residents discuss high school teaching plans for next year. Ramsey & Son cooperage runs overtime to fulfill orders with thirty-two men employed and timber purchases boosting farmer profits. Cyrus Cline, Steuben County candidate, visited Albion for a Democratic love feast and spoke to Noble county Democrats.

Noilere B.D. Wood Auburn Cyrus Cline Steuben County Albion Noble County

Fremont Minor News highlights and social notices

Fremont Ind January 31 highlights include the Hope Missionary Society hosted next Wednesday at Mrs W G Stronk east of Ion The Fremont public school fifth and sixth grades formed a reading club with Florence Garrett as president Ewer Knauss has returned from Missouri after a visit and bought a small farm Dr B F Wolf is recovering from illness and out of work The Framont senior class numbers are eleven boys and three girls The Pilgrim Sisters were hosted by Laura Welle A Kintner and family moved Thursday to a farm near Meta

Fremont Ind Hope ‘Missionary Society W. G. Stronk Ion Fremont Public Schools Florence Garrett Atan Ewer Knauss Missouri Knauss Mbt B.F. Wolfa Framont Pilgrim Sisters Laura Welle Sh A. Kintner Meta

Local notes from Whitley County and Columbia City

Whitley County News reports in Columbia City and nearby areas. Councilman August Erdman remains confined at his home with pneumonia suspected after fever and illness. Thomas Nichols and William Harbage of South Whitley conducted business in Columbia City Friday. Mr and Mrs W Asher Clagaton plan to travel to Florida for the remainder of winter, leaving Thursday with other travelers. The child of Mr and Mrs Arthur Bridge of Jefferson Township is critically ill with convulsions. A shing gallery was set up by Harmon and Cox in the business room, later moved to Meyer Bros in the Foust block. H Metin of Huntington spent Friday in Columbia City en route to a farm near Wilson Lake. Mrs John Gallivan, living east of town, bought the Charles Aker residence on North Oak Street and will move to town. Lowell Hively bought the Sta algse farm near Shriner Lake, previously owned by Mrs Essie Waters, who died by self-inflicted fire months ago. The three-month-old son of Mr and Mrs BA Hively of Britth Township died Friday from convulsions. two other children survive. Funeral will be Sunday at 1 o'clock at the Hively Church. The Rev FL Bi Porch to organize a new movement class at Grace Lutheran Church Sunday morning for men from 8 onward.

Columbia Laly Ind August Erdman North Chaumerey Poemonia Thomas Nichbls William Harbage South Whitley Columbia City Asher Clagaton Florida Arthur Bridge Jefferson Township Harmon & Cox Meyer Broa Foust H Metin Huntington Wilson Lake John Gallivan Salle Charles Aker North Osk Streat Lowell Hively Staalgse Shriner Lake Essie Waters BA Hively Britth Township

Enjoyable Pedro Party at Brushy Prairie Home

Mrs. Frank Seaburn of Brushy Prairie hosted a social evening Thursday with neighbors and friends. Thirty guests joined in card games, showcasing good play and skill, followed by a dainty luncheon, making the gathering highly enjoyable.

Brushy Prairie Ind Frank Seaburn Brushy Praire

Steuben County Licenses to Wed Reported

Angola Ind Jan 23 County Clerk John B D Altman announced licenses issued for marriages in Steuben County. Clarence Heil of Raw Ind to Lille Tee Hawar of Fremont Ind Albert Wilks of Kendallville Ind to Alife De Witt of Salem County Steuben County Indiana.

Angola Ind John BD. Altman Clarance Heil Raw Lille Teehawar Fremont Albert Wilks Kendallville Alife de Witt Salem Comnebio Stesben County Indiana

Appraisers Named for Mitchell Bankrupt Groceries Stock Sale

Individually named appraisers including Charlie Wallis Nathan Sickles and Wil Williams have been appointed to appraise the Mitchell bankrupt stock of groceries. On February 10 the stock will be offered for sale to the highest bidder.

Ind

Postum Improves Health Says Patient In Pantry Note

A doctor reports that families using Postum rather than coffee show better health indicators. He cites a decade of observation at a rural pantry where Postum drinkers maintained fewer cold symptoms and overall comfort. The note mentions Crock, Michigan, and suggests readers try Postum as a coffee alternative.

Petore Merriege Pastiny Ws Klocelies Nantry Rhesser Iwonetle

Rules Drafted for Whitley County Democratic Primary

A county committee of Democrats from Whitley County submits a draft set of rules to govern a possible Whitley County Democratic primary. The document invites criticism and suggestions from all Democrats to refine the proposed rules before presenting them to the new committee. Support runs countywide for adopting a primary convention system.

Whitley County Columbia CIV Ind Jan Th Hoe A Adams S F. Kaler V. Whiteleather Democratic County Central Unty Vautlises Op Benrery Rommites

Lagrange Minor News Highlights Local Visits and Illnesses

In Lagrange Indiana minor news lists visits and illnesses. Mrs Metz and daughter Lara from South Milford spend Thursday with Emanuel Borrer. Marry Thomas ill at home in Shipshewana. Dr Bart Catton of Shipshewana treats with influenza. A B Jeffery and wife of Elyria visit Orland and plan a trip to Angola. Mr and Mrs Oliver Yoder of Elkheart attend a funeral in Shipshewana and plan a short stay. The Beecher family notes a sick ten year old with lung fever. Mrs Hostetler of Lagrange visits Mrs Francis Sibby for a band school entertainment. John Kauffman of Shipshewana returns from Oklahoma. Mrs Charles Beecher of Lima and Mrs Merritt of Lagrange visit James Beecher in Shipshewana Friday. John Kauffman Jr, recently in Elkhart, visits his parents.

Lagrange Ind Jam Angola Oliver Yoder Elkhath Yoder Shipshewone Sod James Beecher A Hostetler Francis Sisby John Kauffman Shipshewana Oklahoma Charles Beecher Lima Merritt Shipshewana Pridsy Elkhart

Auburn Minor News Update From Auburn

AUBURN MINOR NEWS reports visitors from Hamilton Dr Camer ogi and Henry Fraeby Jan 31. Arthur Button ill. Mrs William Depew entertaining daughter Mrs Walter Warner from Raplis, Mich. Mrs Gnarics Falka Je.quite A A Rist of Sourna-Gezatte visited Auburn briefly. Mrs Carl McGrew of Angola visiting relatives. Mayor Thamma of Garrett in city. John Elson with quip culierer Mort Olds and wife of Blurttan guests of Dr and Mrs Bilas Zimmerman. Olds and Mrs Zimmerman are siblings. Nettie Means visiting Fortunes friends. Born to Mr and Mrs Curtis Wilkes Jan 29 a boy.

Auburn Camerogi Henry Fraeby Hamilton Ware Arthur Button William Depew Walter Warner Raplis Mich Gnarics Falka A Rist Sourna-Gezatte Adburn Carl McGrew Angola Thamma Garrett John Elson Mort Olds Blurttan Bilas Zimmerman Ia. Olds Zlimmerman

Garrett Lady Macabees Initiate New Members

Jan 21 in Garrett ind the Lady Macabees will initiate Mrs Whirley into their order tonight. A busy program with refreshments is planned as the group grows and a membership contest runs until March 19 with a gold trophy awarded to the side gaining the most applications.

Smallpox Case Reported in Garrett Indiana

Garrett Indiana January 31 excitement grows after a report of a smallpox case. The youngest child of Mr and Mrs Jake Rink has been ill a week. The attending physician initially thought chickenpox but the case was confirmed as smallpox. The Rink family has four children with two at home and two at the Catholic school. Schoolchildren were sent for and the household placed under quarantine with precautions to prevent spread.

Garrett Ind Jake Rink Casa Rink Catholi School

Pastime Glue Entertained at Blair Home

Mrs Anna Blair hosted the Pastime club at her sister Mrs C TH Hamiletp s home on North Palestine street in Garrett Ind There was a large attendance with games music and contests George Tuek and his wife won the first prizes Refreshments were served and guests departed at closing hour thanking their hosts for a delightful evening

Garrett Ind Anna Blair C. TH. Hamiltep North Palestine Street George Tuek Air Hhe

Mrs Minnie Gentry Dead in Starke County

Columbia City Indiana reports the death of Mrs Minnie Gentry. The sister-in-law Mrs Minnis Cullers of Ober Fontry Teves received word Thursday evening. The husband and several relatives mourn her loss. No attendance planned by Mrs Cullers or her husband.

Columbia City Ind

Licensed to Wed in Aurora Indiana

A January 31 notice from Clerk Jenkins states a marriage license was issued to Clarence B Wyatt and Taze G Keabill. The groom is the son of William Watt, and the bride is the daughter of Isaac Krabbl. Both parties reside in the area.

Aurorns Ind

Roosevelt in Special Message urged federal action over state peril

Theodore Roosevelt argues in a special message that interstate commerce requires decisive federal authority to curb corporate abuses. He warns state actions are often unconstitutional without national oversight and calls for unified federal regulation to protect people and public utilities. The president urges Congress to act firmly to restore trust, citing past financial stress and the need for honesty in business and politics.

Acton

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