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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1908

Page

7

Golden Wedding Celebrated At 3434 A Street Philadelphia

Mr and Mrs Christian Geisler of 3434 A Street Philadelphia celebrate their golden wedding. He is cured of chronic bronchitis and she of grip and indigestion after using Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey. A testimonial letter praises the tonic stimulant and urges others to benefit. Contains promotional copy for Nutty’s Pure Malt Whiskey and offers medical booklet from K R Curran.

Christian Geisler Philadelphia Mr. Geisler Nutty K. R. Curran Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester

Train derailment near Junction West of Gily causes panic

Passengers on the Grand Rapids line faced a scare when two cars a chair car and a day coach jumped the track near Junction West of the city. The derailment blocked tracks, but automatic braking and quick wreck crew action prevented serious injuries. Passengers were moved to other cars and trains No 9 and No 2 were delayed, with main services back on schedule after clearing the scene.

Grand Rapids & In- Alarna No Pennsylvania Andadl Pennsylvania No.9 A. J. Smith Freelife Works Hease Castle Fred Sugleking Smith Willian Slater Diarasa Paul Vogelesang A H. Perfect Wholesale Captain Stoll Pennsylvania Trinmen W. S. Fitch Filet Mich T. J. Tolan 2 S Wabash Uevy Freman U.S Wrunkitn Norfolk Quail Davis Bowser Davis Arcola Lake Shore Richmond Peter Goin Pensylvania Pittsburg Aga Sedy Hbertine Detroit Graw, Jey and Bros. Company Continental Limited Grover Scheid Peter Scheid Pennsylvania Rar Toledo Pennsylvania Company Scheid M. C. Baker Bass Works Rass Company Pennsylvania DJ Pennsylvania Toundhouse

Railroads Adopt Bowser Meter for Oil Use

Santa Fe officials test and approve Bowser oil meter for locomotives after a high capacity trial in Cleveland. The device promises an absolute check on oil consumption as coal to oil engines replace coal burners, with plans to deploy at thirty division points across the system. Bowser’s invention, improved from a Cleveland design, is viewed as curing long standing waste and ensures steady work for the plant’s shopmen during the rollout.

Santa Fe Road Bowser Works Suparintovide Bowser Cleborn Tazhs Cleveland A A. Bowser Santa Fe Anwestern Unien

Steel rail pact aims to curb rail breaks

Judge Gray reports that Elbert H. Gary announced a factory agreement between steel rail manufacturers and railroads on heavier rails with improved section. Production costs, if any, will be paid by purchasers. Conferences followed a rise in broken rails nationwide.

New York Elbert Gary United States Steel Corporation Purchassers Judge Gurv

Pennsylvania Pay Car Delays Reach 18th Run

Disrupted wage distribution leaves Panhandle terminal workers awaiting their monthly pay as the Pennsylvania car was scheduled for the 18th. Lillie, James Lillie, and other division employees in Chi arrive for services and interment at Linwood Cemetery. Funeral services are at 1:00 PM Thursday in Kankakee with a late Friday interment if needed.

Pennsylvania Panhandle Gu Ct Kankakee Althe Ben Hamilton Chi James Lillie Ely Onga Lita Jing Genwood Cemetery O'éloel

LILLIE FUNERAL PLANNED FOR FRIDAY AND MEETING NOTICE

After a Ladies Auxiliary session this afternoon a social gathering will be held Friday for James Lillie. The event aims to strengthen member feeling and outline 1908 plans. Also reported, veteran engineer J M Price died at Crestline after a years of service since 1870. Train No 17 was delayed four hours due to engine trouble.

Brotherhood of Railway J. NM. Price Crestlinn Crestline Pennsylvania

Death of Former Wabash Operator S Baureusier

Word reached the thin city of Maumee about the death of S Baureusier at age sixty from a stroke. He formerly operated for the Wabash railroad at New Haven. Elmer Young of the city police and John Dunn of Meyer Ying Company are consin-law to the deceased.

Dr. Baureusier Maumee. C Bauyreusier Wabash Railroad New Haven Elmer Young John Dunn Meyer Ying Company Jecedent

Debate on cooperative ownership amid hard times

The text describes a December meeting with speakers addressing unemployment and worker control of industry. Socialist leader Rev Fred Strickland criticizes private ownership and argues for public or cooperative ownership, urging workers to demand control of tools, jobs, and life, while a crowd of about 159 attends in severe weather.

Hosey Sal Pesca Fred Strickland Maxwell Strickland Hogeless Asatertiite Petal Ayeciers Court House Ross Pele Hollister Rocky Mount Tex Meyer Bros.co

Storm Becomes Boon for Unemployed Men in Journal Gazette

A snow sleet and ice storm Tuesday night disrupted traffic and inconvenienced many. Yet it yielded work for unemployed men cleaning sidewalks, gutters, and street crossings. Charles Mc Kendry’s crew opened catch basins as traction and interurban lines fell behind schedule, though service improved by afternoon.

Trafic Charles Mc~Kendry Traction Company Unies

Chicken dinner at First Presbyterian church Friday

The Ladies of First Presbyterian church will serve a fried chicken dinner at the church this Friday from 11 30 a m to 1 30 p m All invited.

First Presbyterian Church

Port Wayne Shrine Meeting and Local Happenings

The Port Wayne Shrine hosts an evening meeting at the Temple Me with local participants including Charles Solomon John Ohnack and Winn Houser from Washington township. Chicago curlers cannot attend the planned clash with local curlers. Also notes a church mite society supper in Jefferson and Webster streets and a police report about a man named Lish Moore jailed for drunkenness. Grace Carnatan improves property on Culligan Street near Naker and Brackenfield, with new Promis and bay windows noted. Jean Stopher of Springfield Township is critically ill in Maya Villa. Mrs Stopher among prominent local residents.

Port Wayne Cluts Mls Temple Charles Solomon John Ohnack Winn Houser Washington Township Chicago Tink Mite Society of Christ's Lutheran Church Chirch Jefferaun Webster Ankenbruck Lish Moore Aiecre Develry Moore Grace Carnatan Culliguin Street Naker and Brackeneldse Wayne Grocery Company Stopher Bran Stoner Harcy Stypher Isa Ys

Want ads in the Journal Gazette cost 1c per word

Classified notice notes that want ads appear in the Journal Gazette at a rate of one cent per word. It outlines how readers or advertisers should calculate cost and prepare copy for submission.

Journal- Gazette

Knights of Columbus seek larger quarters for growth

The Knights of Columbus branch plans to rent Elks Lodge rooms as they expand their present quarters and prepare for a future home. A February 10 meeting will decide whether to lease, with potential occupancy of the Elks space for five years. The order anticipates growth, a larger building fund, and a third degree class on February 23. The church debt is reduced and the congregation now has 700 paying members.

Knights of Columbus Elks Elks Lodge Knights Knights’ of Columbus Chick Ita George Mote William Wiggert

St. John's Church Reports Fine Condition at Meeting

At St. John's Taleran church quarterly meeting, Rev. H. F Dannecker serves as pastor. Officers' reports indicate the church is in fine condition and note ongoing church affairs and concerns.

ST. John's Church St. John’s Taleran Church H. F Dannecker

National Art Glass Co Announces Mirror Resilvering

National Art Glass Co located at 325 Pearl Street says it will begin manufacturing and resilvering mirrors within a week to ten days. For details call phone 791.

National Art Glass Co Pearl Street

Bank Refuses Counterfeit Ring Amid Washington Alarm

In Washington authorities and Midwest banks report growing exposure to counterfeit silver dollars. At First National Bank in this city teller Edward Detzer described a stack of deposits with a highly convincing fake that only acid testing revealed as counterfeit. The note states banks had been vigilant and that the phony money had not yet surfaced locally in the banks’ view.

Washington, D.C Treasury Department Middle West Edward Détzer First National Detser

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