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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1908
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text references a medical device removal or critique, naming a person and place, mentioning a sale of goods and a return policy. It cites prices and a business address in Matahall, with names like C. EB Brooks and a Brooks Building. The readable portion is garbled and unclear about a single coherent event.
Ida Churubusco native and longtime resident of Whitley County died in Fort Wayne at nearly eighty. She and her husband formerly resided near Churubusco with children in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne. Funeral services are planned for Tuesday in Fort Wayne.
The Anti Saloon League in Auburn announces a tacit identity and active signature drive starting Monday morning to oppose liquor trade. The executive committee includes John Zimmerman Frank Helhart Herb D Weaver and others with local Postmaster Kubizan handling publicity. Officials vow a defense and plan organized effort.
William Wyre, son of Rev. Leomerd Wyre of South Walnut Street Columbia City, was brought from Fort Wayne by Deputy Harvey Hughes and jailed on a writ of attachment. He is in contempt for $4 monthly support for three children. his bond was refused and he remains in jail. He is a Nickel Plate brakeman living in Fort Wayne. The action was filed by his wife’s mother, Mrs Dias Anspaugh Wyre.
Auburn vit February 16 A heavy snow storm and lingering river roads after rain Friday left rural route carriers out of Auburn unable to complete all routes today. Most made efforts to proceed but returned with only Frank Dewson delivering before noon then continuing later. carriers strive to reach homes if possible despite brutal conditions.
Auburn Ind Feb 1 S S Palter the south side grower received a tele message this morning conveying the sad news of the death of his aunt Eliza Jackson who had reached the age of eighty years. The residents formerly in the vicinity of and the interment will take place at Earl River Tuesday.
In Auburn a local carpenter, known in the area, is described as bedfast and near recovery after a bout of smallpox. The report notes several others in the same neighborhood showing symptoms and a general sense of unease as the illness spreads through the community.
Snow and rail disruption halted streetcar service between Warsaw and South Bend as trains ran late in all directions. Officials reported widespread delays and crowded terminals as commuters faced travel setbacks and business activity slowed for the day.
Kosciusko County news item lists residents and visitors in Warsaw and surrounding towns. Entries mention people from Silver Lake Neptunes and Gusley, with travels to North Webster and nearby areas. The snippet notes social visits, rides, and local happenings in late February.
In Whitley County Indiana February news items report Dr E Brivs and Ritter V a Geiger of Shurubusco to ship Bundey to Chicago. Ellis Floart, a young lawyer from Washington township, dies of pneumonia. Columbia City advertises bids for Market and Main streets street paving with brick. bids due March 9. work to be completed by October. Lawrence seeks asylum admission pending space. County Clerk Hugo Leran receives notes about Simon Smith from Logansport asylum. County farm sends a steer to be sold. remains to be arranged. German Lutheran church to hold special services Sunday at 4 pm. Knights of Pythias set 44th anniversary Sunday at 10:40 am at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. W. L. Foren. Clic W. Albright of Cleveland township critically ill with pneumonia remains in danger.
Local column from Pleasant Lake reports residents visiting and caring for the ill, church events, and community updates. Notes include Leslie Wilks visiting Valparaiso, Mrs Josephine Gardner aiding a sick relative in Battle Creek, Earl Tuttle assisting with a toast, George Beavers in critical condition, and the W C T G meeting announced for Monday at Sis. GL Matson’s home. Beard family moved from Auburn back to town property. Dr Melt Greene visiting Rochester. A birth is recorded for Lee Hoones and wife. Lara Campbell and Myrtle Lang return from Anderson. Sickness includes Ed Jackson and wife with grip.
In Lagrange Indiana A Weaver and family visited Orland for relas. Local officials Ballon Gilletty Rowman Sixepherdran and Kuick traveled to Sandusky Ohio on business. Mrs Kelso of Grand plans a visit after changing cats and attending services. Mrs Reyher and daughter Bititel from Kendallville attended Mrs Ripley’s funeral in Lagrange. Frank Haremend from Columbus traveled for Taugal services for his mother Mary Stohr. Mrs Slack of Fairbury will visit sister Mate Beach then return west. Mrs Tate from TE aiding mother Mazin Denny and sister. John Maley of Avila visited on business. Lagrange Mactobess ladies hosted Wolestiville Middlevury Blipshewene ladies. Walters, recently ill, convalesces. Mrs Harries Cavia visited grandmother. Mrs Poehers to Naw Castle after William Pishier case. court adjourned until Monday.
The Angola minor news column reports a Washington's birthday greeting event at the Congregational church with principal address by Captain George S V McBride and a call for strong attendance. Updates note Mrs Charles Orton improving after illness, Raniway's improving health, and Hara Orton's troup illness. It also mentions a Christian women's gathering in Stenberg County at the First Christing church with services and a missionary presence, plus social notes on local residents including the Lolingers’ visit to Chicago and other parishioners attending services and events on Sook Weer street.
WARSAW Ind Feb 1 telecommunication groups including Kosciesko and adjacent counties organize a protest against a demand by larger telephone firms to cut long distance time limits from five minutes to two. The meeting will include representatives from Walkerton Millford North Webster Silver Lake Etna Green Bremen Columbia City Orth Manchester and other towns.
Topeka High School presented a three act musical comedy Old King Cole at Syos Imere Literary hall last night. The cast led by Miss Hessia Menton as the Queen and Forrest Parks as Old King Cole delivered polished performances. The choruses and soldiers sailors drill and the orchestra under Miss Etta Delar elevated the show despite weather keeping attendance down.
Angola Indiana February evangelistic meetings continue with varied topics. First Christian Church features Elder Vernon Stauffer preaching An Unwilling Disciple Blads Willing in the morning and Jesus and Judas in the evening with Ben Geil directing music. Congregational Church presents Rev Dr Sell and Rev John Humfreys exchanging pulpits. topics not announced. First Methodist Episcopal Church ongoing revival with Rev Sherman Powell preaching morning on Glenns Army and evening on the Troubled Thoughts of God and the Remedy.
A February 15 program at the Rutch theater by Prof Boughton and assistants drew a large Lagrange audience. His trunk illusion and rapid sleights stunned spectators. one attendee said the show was worth the entire two part course. If he returns, a full house awaits.
Fremont Indiana notes report a death at 2173 Prank dMekome Jam town and funeral at Mier Dyghet cemetery. Local events at the high school and a plant gift to Bbwood Grim are mentioned along with updates on Sylvia Linti and Tsomkawer health and family moves.
Feb 15 report notes Went Lodge of Lagrange seeking new home funds for an Odd Fellows enterprise. Plans include converting a factory building into a hall and office space with space for small denomination investments by members. Remodeling aims to unite services and use remaining space for offices.
Dr Palmer confirms his medical credentials and explains why he lent his testimonial for Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey. He notes union city ties, tax details, temperance stance, and no liquor trade involvement. The ad promotes Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a medicinal tonic with cautions on authenticity and bottle sealing.
A building sixty by sixty two feet with a high end was erected in Lioszby by B FL Knauss for a carriage factory. Presently Legtangs county's demorist occupies portions of the first floor and basement.
In Lagrange Indiana the Democratic meeting called today adjourned to March. Before the gathering, Robert Wigton spoke on democracy and party work, with Frank J. Dunton explaining the postponement to March to allow fuller county representation and future reorganization.
The will of the late James F. Maxwell probated in Steuben County court provides for no debts and directs the widow to hold all rents and profits from real estate for life. Hugh Maxwell and daughters Lizzie, Beater, and Lida Morris receive $46 each, with the remainder split among six children. wife named executrix.
Fifteen from Kendallville arrived Friday evening to visit the Stars of the West in Lagro Indiana. Among them were Edward Drexler and Haner Matthews formerly Pace. The group noted the late train home.
Parmer County Clerk Aaron A Ruger is described as taking the presidency of the Syracuse Aver company. George W. Miles is named as vice president and John W. Ritson as secretary. The text mentions Harman Hoover and GW Kwoph in unclear phrases but centers on the leadership appointments.
The Ligonier Indiana column records scattered social items and brief mentions. Details are fragmentary with names and places partially obscured, noting visits, guests, and routine events in February.
In Albion Indiana a county health officer Dr W T Green and James Blacksting, an inmate of the Noble County Infirmary, are linked to a forthcoming foray at Crommell amid unresolved injuries and local health concerns.
Kendallville Indiana February reports list Mr and Mrs John Glifford in Fort Wayne on business. Ralph Barr visits South Bend. Mrs McCalley of Sturgis guests with Henry Steinley’s family. Philip Garr travels to Wolcottville after business in town. Funeral of Mrs Finlay attended. Trevor Rayers’ granddaughter noted. Local social notes include Mias Claca Giloere and Ann Casely to see Du Barry. Miss Flosse Spice heads to Cincinnati for hospital training. Quarantine cited for Oliver home. Miss Mason to Fort Wayne for sister visit. Ralph Weer recovering from grip.
Harrisburg expert report notes ores containing gold potd silver and copper found by the Canal work crew at Culebra zone. Chemical tests at Col. B O Demming laboratory confirm results. Further shipments planned to evaluate profits from proper ore processing and mining potential.
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