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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1908

Page

3

Gleaters Play To Big House Tonight

A garbled local page item notes Gleaters perform at the big house with a filled soul mile and hall. The text mentions a 95 ball, some acts, and repeated shows tonight.

Sheriff Takes Harding to Prison

A fragmented report describes a sheriff escorting Harding to prison amid unclear details. The text mentions bracelets, convicts, a train, and a fourteen year term, with referenced letters from a Massachuset s mother urging departure and blessing. The piece reads as a damaged OCR noting legal actions and personal pleas without full context.

Massachuset Honorable & Veilink Gia

Aged Lady EN JBYS Birthday Party in Lagrange County

Mrs. J. D. Stilwell, longtime Lagrange County resident born near Brushy Pie, celebrated her seventh birthday anniversary with a cordial gathering in her home. Neighbors and friends shared stories of old times and enjoyed refreshments, reflecting the respect she has earned despite aging health.

Larran Irs J. D. Stilwell Dassen Stilwell Lagrange County Brushy Pie Lagranss

Tax Fesrets Hunt in Noble County Fears Property Losses

Feb 22 at Ta arong Sir Wohi enunuae residents searched for unlisted property. The Recorders office and assessing offices moved to raise and double assessments in some cases. The searches aimed to locate loans Noble county men made to Lagrange residents, some unbooked, with authorities hoping to curb losses.

Tagranga Ind Sir Wohi Enunuae Ta~arong Diuch Tle Recorders Office Frei Fk Shome

Hugh Culbertson Receives Good Appointment in Auburn

Hugh F. Culbertson, senior member of Culbertson Hardware, was honored at a Retail Hardware association meeting in Auburn Indiana. Milo Thomas of Corunna helped secure the appointment, with Culbertson expressing gratitude and predicting he will do honor to the role amid local congratulations.

Auburn Ind Hugh F. Culbertson Culbertson Hardware Company Werts Nel Alt. Culbertson Milo Thomas Corunna Capital Afr Thomas Hugh

Mongo Dramatic 50 Society Plans Weekly Meet

Mob 22th year drums attendance expected as Mengo Dramatic 50 society holds a Saturday evening performance. Members promise 42 splendid entertainments as preparations continue.

Mongo Dramatic CIETY

Wholesale grocer leases big Warsaw block in Maryland

In Warsaw Maryland Heb 82 Spencer Hogan Co wholesale grocers will move operations to Marion Inn. They rent the corner of Center and Main Street in the View Goleman area. Mr Peters longtime Voadian for the firm plans to relocate his family here from Marion City on Monday.

Warsaw Spencer Hogan & Co Marion Inn

Miss Carrie Yeiss Entertaining Hostess

A garbled notice notes Miss Carrie Yeiss hosting duties amid unclear text fragments. Names and places are unreadable, but the item centers on a social hosting event with multiple stray words and misread lines.

Carrie Yeiss

Joint Pena Ors Sp Heer It March

Fragmented OCR text mentions march and various distorted names and places. Readable items imply a local notice or brief mentioning a march event with unclear proper nouns and associations without coherent details.

Unclear historical notice fragment about Campbell and Weav text

Fragmentary OCR style note mentions Mr Campbell and Jon, with references to appearances and a temporary repair state. Details are garbled. no clear event, date, or location emerges from the readable portions.

AGTH Parties Chore Delegates at Albion Caucus

Republicans and Democrats of Albion township held separate caucuses to choose delegates for state, congressional, judicial and joint senatorial conventions. Democrats met in the courthouse assembly room at 7:30 with Martin Halferty as temporary delegate. Republicans met in the North County Chairman office at 8.00 with J W Earle as chairman. Delegates and alternates listed for each convention, none received instruction.

Repuby Newnes Atblom Township Court House Biartin Tiafferty Charlie Callihan A. Beane Ejcretary Martin Halferty Internata H. Spangler Deleague Congressional R. L. Stone George Wiit Judicial F. TF James Parlmelle Dalesata MW. DG Rogers Ambar Neidbar LH. Wrigley J. W. Adair Congress An Sie Hon Thomas HK Marshall Shernal W. Worden Orla Barnum E. W. Slicks

Social events and gatherings across Albion and nearby towns

A report of social events includes Mr Albert John hosting about thirty guests at the home of his parents in Albion with entertainment and refreshments. Also noted is a young ladies party at the Belt home northeast of Albion with several young women in attendance. A novel lew pot party in Ligonier drawn a large turnout with decorations and a luncheon. An American car from New York to Paris arrived in nearby towns passing through Wawaka and Millersburg on its journey, with crews attending repairs and supplies.

Albion Albert John Albion Treneciah Alph- Joleen Bohstads Beckles Henriette Belt Rostesa Ligonier Ind Te Dunning Bre Dire J. Draper Laura Dunning Louis J. Danning Earnest Franks Dire W H Bender John Sniler Tex New York Paris Iutomobile Tfmelock Brifay Tuledo Bendalfviila Wawaka Thal Millersburg Croshen Gouth Key

Democratic Delegates Rally in Toledo Amid Tight Contest

A garbled early report notes Democratic delegates gathering in Toledo for a pivotal race. The fragment hints at political maneuvering, alliance shifts, and likely primary implications, with no clear names or dates readable.

Washington Birthday Services at Presbyterian Church

Volumma City Indiana February 22 Special Washington birthday services planned for Sunday evening at the Presbyterian Church. Congregation will commemorate the birth of George Washington with a choir and devotional program.

Washington Presbyterian Church Volumma City Ind tPeliti Abitajcal Breamr Presbyterian Churon

Primary for Dekalb County Aims at Primaries

In Dekalb Auburn Indiana the county chair has sent letters to 37 committeemen seeking support for primaries over old delegate conventions. Most back profiles, none favor the old system, and many candidates favor primaries to cut costs and reduce influence. Karmin Baxter is expected to announce a decision soon, with no more delegate conventions anticipated.

Auburn Ind Fev Dekelo Collecy Ishmaty Abettish Miles Suxier Karmin Baxter

Large claim paid to DeKalb County Court clerk

In Auburn Indiana on December 12 Emilus Case of St Joe administrator of the Scott estate paid 14208 for claims filed against the estate plus 161 in costs. The Shutt estate had numerous claims since the death years ago. Shutt held western stock holdings and was described as wealthy.

Auburn Ind Faney Emilus Case St Joe Scott Shutt

Mrs Charles Steels En Dured Surgical Operation

Mrs Charles Steels of Columbia City Ind was rushed to Fort Wayne St Josephs hospital after a serious illness. Doctors removed an abscessed appendix and burst cavity. Her condition remained precarious with doubtful chances of recovery. A new local grange formed in Union township with 35 charter signers led by Micheles Vepny as Master and Lawrence Wisent as Secretary.

Columbia City Ind Aire Charles Steele St. Joseph's Jycepital Fort Wayne Wigont Union Township Micheles Vepny Lawrence Wisent Fillmore Welsheimer Benjamin Roechus Wiliter A Ruckiman Untey Wigent

Elaborate Party Planned for Superintendent Moore

Lagrange Indiana February 22 elaborate preparations have been made for a farewell party in honor of 43 I Moore superintendent of the Sunday school at the parsonage. Moore was recently chosen superintendent and is praised for his splendid work and leadership in church and town affairs.

Lagrangh Ind I. Moore DL E Bir Moore Hunday Alnunte

Auburn Youth Sleigh Ride Entertainment Highlighted

Auburn young people enjoyed a sleigh ride and entertainment at the home of Dilger, with a festive gathering described in vivid but garbled text. The scene includes others offering hospitality and social activity around a stove, reflecting a lively communal celebration.

Auburn Auporn Bus Dilger Dilgatids

Geldgate State Mystery Names Listed in Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and places in a scattered fashion. The readable bits reference individuals such as Moe Heaps and Mr Mekey, Avi, and Wayne, with mentions of Gate State and evening sentiments. The fragment lacks coherent events or dates to form a clear summary.

Moe Heaps Mr. Mekey Avi Haghett Wayne Tvening Sentines

Washingtons Birthday Dinner at Wingna Lake

A garbled report details a Washingtons Birthday dinner held at Wingna Lake. It mentions toast traditions and a ceremony at a local academy, with unclear names and dates due to OCR errors. The piece references Warrington and Latons, but specifics are unreadable.

Winona Warrington Nollom Tose Dong Winsne Academy

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Sold As Cure Gains Patient Weight

Cambridge man Michael Pitts reports rapid recovery from painters colic after using Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. He claims a 21 to 24 pound gain in four months and resumed work. Advertisement touts malt whiskey as a universal tonic curing nervousness typhoid malaria stomach ailments and lung diseases with cautions to buy authentic product.

Michael Pitts Cambridge Maso Duffy Pitts Almonse Dufy Michael Etets Dowell Street Mass Uffy Doffy R. Curran Dusty Malt Whissey Co Rochester N.Y

Parsonage Location Vote Sparks Claypool Church Feud

In Claypool residents debated where to locate the United Brethren church parsonage. A vote favored placing it in town with the most money, despite dissatisfaction. J. Auit circulated a $600 fund to assure construction on a Claypool parcel owned by the church, with Ladies Aid assisting materials.

Claypool Tod Ad &Jacent United Brethran Church Lamit Church Ladies Aidt Society Clepbool oAterialls

Warsaw High Loses to Mishawaka Quintet in Armory

Warsaw High School suffered two losses to Mishawaka in a basketball season, most recently 26 to 30 at the Armory in Warsaw. Earlier, Warsaw fell by 3 to 5 points in Mishawaka. Also notes a Progressive church gathering nearby with attendees from Cherna and Franklin crossroads.

Warsaw High School Mishawaka Quintet Warsaw Tod Psty Iws Mishaweke High Sche Oo. H Armory Jost Bishawake

Roosevelt Not a Third Term Candidate Declared

Judges ruled that Roosevelt should not seek a third term. The decision came amid party discussions and references to supporting Rouxscott for a third term, with testimony from Miss Dennis Kelly and Ales Jaumt Werle on the affirmative side.

Evert Wigune Republican Party Rouxscott Ted Dennis Kelly Ales Jaumt Werle

Mrs Louisa Klingle Claim Vanishes in Court Verdict

A garbled report notes Mrs Louisa Klingle and others in Watkaws Inds Fen tied to a legal dispute. The jury returned a verdict against bundles biwhsen vee Turned with a sum claimed around twenty dollars. A separate claim mentions probing a barr and a person named Moe, with examination indicated.

Watkaws Inds Himeeraui Bunles Oh Wereinim Prowytel Wehlanse Aiea Tmekson Moe

Grange Minor News Notes Travel and Visits

Local Grange page records varied visits and family trips. Families, including Ira Shire and others, traveled to Warren and Port Wayne, with siblings and parents attending events and remitting duties over several days.

Syepes Wien Warren Allen Emladey Mio Totory Safrnshy iSrashe Neil Miss Ty Rawarweoar Port Wayne Cemay Spohd Bidy Tarisan Tanking Speny Manga

Walters Couple Laid To Rest In Palestine

In Palestine the bodies of Ned Walters aged eighty eight and his wife Haina Walters aged eighty are to be laid to rest today. Ned died Friday evening after a weeks illness following King Tever 231. Haina requested remains be kept for several days. the couple came to Barket five years ago and are survived by several children. Funeral services will be at Palestine conducted by Rev. Farmer of the United Brethren church.

Buorket Int Palestine Ned Walters Ais Haina Walters Walters Tever Barket Farmer United Brethren Church

Bigamist Neil Searched in Auburn Strife and Swindle

James C. Neil, long pursued on a bigamy charge, was arrested by Cleveland authorities and linked to forged checks after posing as a trusted city detective during Auburns 1806 fall festival. His misdeeds included misusing a police star and ordering arrests for minor infractions, then swindling three local businessmen before fading from sight.

Auburn Tst James C. Neil Cleveland Nera Pen D. A Hodge Sehaad & Bros Aunben Hardware Company Reerdy Wletter Neil No

Unclear telegram promises reach merchants

A damaged snippet reports that two weeks ago parties sent telegraphed messages promising payments or words of cheer, but merchants have not received the promised sums or confirmations, leaving the situation unresolved.

Poe Muner

Whitley County Items from Columbia City with Local Notes

Whitley County items from Columbia City Indiana report social visits and events. Activities include birthday celebrations on West Van Buren, relatives in Warsaw, and teachers visiting from Auburn. New trustees for Larwill order of God Followers noted, along with readings on community marriages and local gains at the Ben Hur lodge.

Columbia City Ind Feo Dr .Alfen Wiliams van ‘Buren Street Fremont White Warsaw Levi Zimprum W. L. Vanes Zella Wigent Auburn Cahurcer Wickent Union Township Georgie Compton Whitles County Bere Biniot Ts. Bell Etna Marst Guldis B. Hentzell Hine Thatroom Lester Wine Magdalene Pence Guardisa Ey Grant Whitley Plana William A. DeVault Fiske Ot Rolbuses Ural Weatern Ohis Larss Fisse

Underwear Sale Promises Steep Discounts At Fort Wayne Store

Patterson Fletcher Co promotes a clearance of underwear and suits with bold discounts. The ad touts first sale ever, urging Fort Wayne shoppers to buy men’s and boys items in blue and black suits, and notes sale runs through Saturday night.

Fort Waynes Patterson-Fletcher Co

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