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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1908

Page

3

Commission Endorses Tariff Commission Plan

A delegation of manufacturers and traders urged immediate action for a tariff commission to study domestic and foreign costs and profits. They seek a maximum and minimum tariff to balance free trade risks while protecting U.S. producers. President Roosevelt may be addressed to support a formal tariff inquiry.

Fayne Payne Cppsaling Soa Wartisen Tariff Commission Bayeridge Campaig Congress Beveridge Tariff Commission Con-Tres Roosevelt

Electric line to Richmond extended from Fort Wayne

A meeting of business leaders today launched a project to extend the Fort Wayne and Springfield line to Richmond. The line from Part War to Decatar is already in operation, with the new phase expanding service to the city and promising regional connectivity.

Tournal-Gazette Richmond Ind Mien and Timmneiers Fort Warne Springfield Part Wari Decatar

The Truth About Kidney Trouble From an early warning to trusted remedies

An article warns readers about kidney trouble and signs to watch for including persistent weariness and albumen in eliminations. It notes that kidney disease can advance silently without pain and urges medical care. It mentions Volt on’s Renul Compound as a potential aid, with publication by a medical bulletin office in Oakland California.

Volton

War saw men harvesting ice by lantern light

War sa w men are employed on the lakes near Kestluske Guunty in ten inch thick ice. The men work by lantern light, harvesting the season’s ice for storage and consumption as storms and cold hamper other labor. Many have worked here for years, and some fear the work may end as crews explore other opportunities.

Dundreds Nan Ara Kestluske Coates Pike

No Applications For Liquor License In Auburn

Proceedings in the Auburn county commissioner's court showed no license applicants appeared despite ads from Butler and Gyarrett. Expectations of a heated contest were dashed as remonstrances and filing deadlines loomed, but no licenses were sought this day.

Auburn Gey Commissioners’ Court Hey Butler Gyarrett

Auburn Considers New City Hall Proposal

At a February city council meeting in Auburn Indiana the Ways and Means Committee reported favorably on building a modern city hall to replace the dilapidated Cedar and Ninth Street structure. Councilman Ric Nabb urged immediate steps toward the improvement, signaling near-term action.

Auburn Ind Committee On Ways and Means Cedar and Ninth Streets Ric Nabb Ways and Means le Near Sue

Poynter Rites Held For Mrs Deb Poynter

Mrs Deb Poynter formerly of Clay towny big end died January 24 after long illness. Shipped from Washington last evening for burial in Miller cemetery. She lived forty years in the county and recently moved to vex Weab with husband Mr Poynter, superintendent of a large house. Funeral to be held at home with burial in Miller cemetery.

Alice Poynter Big Buriel

Former eS Nge Business Man Dies at 64 in Lagrange

LAGRANGE Ind Feb 4 Frank Solombn Walters a long time resident and popular business man died at his home last night at 11 46 o clock after a long illness He was widely known in Lagrange for his success and sociable nature The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 40 o'clock from the house and burial will be in Greenwood cemetery COLUMBIA CITY Wa Feb 4 Zarland Botzner infant son of Mr and Mrs Botzner died shortly after noon today after illness since Sunday He was born December 17 1909 and was one month and twenty three days old Services will be held at Berriam Chapel church Wednesday afternoon The body will be taken from the residence at 9 o'clock and arrive at the church about 11 o'clock

Lagrange Ind Frank Solombn Walters Walters Myeryman Umea Paris N Lagrange Columbia City Zarland Bi Clavenne ‘Botzner Berriam Chapel Leesburg Inn Calline Vernon Summy Charles Summy Tas Baard Pati Iante Order Gas Goob Wahl-Henius Institute Chicago Charles Miebergall Gaob Che Hanna Risht Lewin Street Delagrangs Jefferson and Beane Streets Mir. Walton H Ingham Edncelh Wallongs Lite Tosueanes ‘Company Fea Gbleaga Ena Logenaport Bloomington Indiana Bsa

Infirmary Patient Falls and Fractures Leg

In Parsaty Iowa a county infirmary patient Mary Miers aged 23 falls while crossing her room. The incident at the Kasducks county poor farm is linked to her advanced age and is considered serious.

Parsaty Mary Miers Kasducks Sevfone

Whitley County Items Columbia Cot Feb 4

Ray Emerick of Union township shows slight improvement after illness. M S Howard Simons of Thorncreek township has been ill for three weeks with remivor trouble. Theodore Smith lost furniture from Hugh Rummel’s Union home to John Burd farm and had a runaway but little damage. Charley Jones of Washington township returned from Fort Wayne after surgery. Katy Gross of Washington Grove was taken to Fort Wayne for throat treatment. Meridanier Lenpota and Heh Tiantela went to Chicago for a few days. Mrs Ridings and others mourn the deceased. Inba Cotlorty of Thornedok sustained a severe injury but is improving. Eld is RiReynice, aged several years, in weary condition.

Columbia Cot Tnd Ray Emerick Union Township M.S. Howard Simnons Thorncreck Township Tyree Vapaths Charley Jones Washington Fort Wayne Sne Bedalée Bla Jeho Tyuvs Ce Horie Ming Katy Gross Fort Whyte John Grows Chicago Hay Compton Chisel Mick Thomerdok Rawn Teno Damissi Situnis

Mysterious Double Tragedy Near South Whitley Indiana

In South Whitley Indiana Phillip Cox and his son Jacob Cox died after violent injuries following a Sunday incident four miles south of town. Authorities report the father’s throat wound and the son’s head injury, with both deaths deemed unclear in cause. Funerals set for Langside and shared church services planned at the Park View U B church with Rev S H L Yager officiating.

Bsouth Whitley Ind Pet Jack Cox Phillip Cox Assane Longelife Tag Journal- Gazette Dig Home Jacob Wea Langsiffe Phillip Cor Tanerel Pair View U. B Wednesder Puimio Cox Sane HL Yager South Whiter Hay Yager

Youthful Bandits Attack Millobord Youth at Church Exit

A group of youths aged 14 to 15 assaulted a 22-year-old resident near Apostolic Church in Milford, Indiana at 4 a.m. Wudrich received stitches above the eye after a brutal beating with a club. The assailants fled, later confessing to the crime. authorities recovered the weapon and prepared probable charges amid public outcry. The victim suspects a personal grudge, while the youths' prior trouble factors into potential case severity.

Mulbord Ind Huaren Woolrich Apostolic Cristian Church Genapap Wickig Charlea Wudrich Gandhs Ths Serosa Clem Dn Bansom Pristian Pulles Ofcers Newsomer Bos Wulrich Smith Clayton M. Groves Milford

Mind of an Infirmary Patient Triggers Escape Attempt

Albert Ward, an inmate at Kosciaks county infirmary, became insane yesterday and attacked objects as his mind snapped. Superintendent Alva Rackhil ordered force to subdue him and Ward has long suffered epileptic fits and impaired faculties. His condition is reported as serious and his health fragile.

Warsaw Albert Ward Fry Kosciaks County Alva Rackhil Corce

Ministers Push Bible into Warsaw Schools

Warsaw ministers meeting led by Rev D H Guild presented “The Bible to Our Public Schools” calling for daily Bible reading in Warsaw public echoals. Attendees endorsed the sentiment and urged the Legion to act, aiming to place Bible study in schools and seek broader support.

Warsaw Dex Winona

Valley Line Hailway Treble in Induced Snow Wreck

In Angola Indiana a Valley Line train struck a turned electric motor car in a snowstorm. The barn building was wrecked, the engine damaged, and the motor car removed. The wreck blocked the line until plow crews cleared it Monday afternoon.

Angola Ind Sanirdey Rt. Joseph Valley Railway Jereat

Trustee of VanBuren Township in limelight again

A writ of mandamus case in Lagran ge County court involves William Bender v James Kine of Van Buren township over transportation duties. The dispute stems from a school attendance controversy where trustees followed a strict interpretation, causing students to be bused long distances and prompting parent petitions, with a settlement awaited on several questions.

Vanburen Township Lagrangh Ind William Bender James Kine VanBuren Lagrange Gurkie

Commissioners Adjourn For Another Week In LaGrange

In LaGrange Indiana county commissioners adjourned after a two day session and will reconvene next Monday. The day’s work centered on war time bill approvals and a heavy docket of ditch petitions. Petitioners seek relief in groups as several petitions have been carried forward repeatedly.

Lagrange Ind Climan

Cancer Claims Life of Local Man in LaGrange

LaGrange Ind Feb d The death of David J Lang occurred Sunday at 4 pm after a two year illness. An autopsy by Dr Wyatt and Johnson Bros undertakers concluded stomach cancer caused his death. He leaves a wife and five children.

Horse Sale Attracts Large Crowd In Claypool Indiana

The twelfth annual sale by Rhoades & Bachey drew a big crowd in Claypool Indiana with unusually fine turnout and all hitching posts filled. Jiversx barn was overflowing and many horsemen registered at local hotels. The Ladies' Aid Society served a substantial dinner and gross receipts reached a notable amount.

Claypool Ind Rhoades & Bachey Citypool Ladies’ Aid Society TL T. Church Supers

Meeting in Silver Lake on new telephone system

In Silver Lake Indiana on February 4 a local meeting of men organized a cooperative group discussed sharing half gale funds for a planned system. A house telephone already exists at Stoner of Clayponl and will be rented as the Silver Lake central link signaling a bright outlook for the venture.

Ind Muteal Telephone Company No. & School Howie Tov Ling Stoner Clayponl Suverlake

Change in Lecture Dates at Hamilton Indiana

A notice from Hamilton Indiana announces changes to lecture dates. The February 11 talk by Dr Atkinson has been moved to February 25 as a Saturday event. The February 4 session was postponed to a later Friday or Saturday not specified in the text.

Hamilton Familton Ind Ines of Atkinson Torturo

New Theory Successful in Indianapolis

The article reports on a purported medical breakthrough by L. T. Cooper in Indianapolis claiming his preparation revives health and vitality. It cites public rush to see him, testimonials from local residents like F. Campbell regarding chronic stomach pain, and assertions that Cooper’s New Discovery improves digestion and well being after years of illness.

Lou Cooper Cooper Tom Buhly Dike Anonruiia Indianapolis Star Vine

Fainting episode in Chicago court stalls proceedings

In Chicago Mrs M Donald fainted during testimony about a decedent Guarda. Dr N Artis described wounds as self inflicted looking. Mrs McDonald revived after a pause and the judge adjourned until tomorrow. In Indiana Vernon Summy predicted his death at 6 3 0 am tomorrow. Funeral held Sunday.

Chicago McDonald Guarda Guetta Tme McDoveld Brg. AlcDonald Judee Bren

Alton Packard Lecture Feb 8 Urged

Journal Gazette announces an upcoming lecture by Alton Packard on February 8 and urges readers to verify timely delivery of the Journal Gazette. It defends punctual delivery, asks subscribers to report any delays to the office, and warns against excuses from carriers.

Alton Packard Journal Gazette Journal-Gazette Journal-Gazette CO

City News Highlights From Indiana Town

Local items report a February 4 church sermon on death and afterlife, a police alarm system bid date set for February 18, and routine notices about a street accident on East Columbia Street. Various residents, including Frank J. Dunten and a Wahl-Henius Institute visitor, are noted with travel, meetings, and church activities.

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