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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1908
Page
4
Madam Rinard, renowned expert in art needlework, will display new Hand Embroidered Linen Suits, Shirt Waists, Table Linens, Lingerie, and more this week on the Fourth Floor. Daily lessons begin Tuesday from 9 to 11:30 and 1:30 to 4. call Monday morning to arrange special stamping and lessons.
The 1908 silk arrivals impressed with beauty of weave and color. Notable items include Rough Silk Suiting for heavy coat suits, Medium Weight Silks for one-piece princess dresses, new rough foulards with coin dot patterns, bordered taffetas and pongees in extra widths, and hand embroidered pongees with refined colorings for complete costumes and separate waists.
A Turnverein Vorwaerts entertainment night on West Sunerlor Street drew a large crowd. Highlights included a music orchestra, a musical sketch Two Gentlemen and the Servant, and performances by the Saxonle Singing Society. Cast members included Leopold Frey, Lorenz, Pauline, Lisette, Martha Prage, and Richard Quenell among others.
An expressman left his wagon before the federal building while a companion joked over a horse that appeared fine yet wary. A nurse’s cloak drew attention as bystanders wondered if the animal would sit or stand. The men planned to handle the horse themselves, with lighthearted warnings and instructions.
Prof Postel plans a series of visits across towns and cities in the neighborhood and states he may be at his home office only two days in ten. Dates to be announced later.
Local Prudential Insurance officials plan an appeal for clemency for Charles L Huttinger the company agent brought back from Chicago by Detective George Soliday to answer to a charge of embezzling about 60 belonging to the company Huttinger had a fine reputation before trouble and stated at arrest that he would repay his shortage.
A long data filled overview estimates global match consumption at 3.6 million per minute with America alone using about 210 billion annually. It likens match use to a New York Paris route, explains industrial scale, timber needs, and cross borders in Europe and North America, highlighting production plants and import dynamics.
Dillon Les returns to the city and starts at the Palace barber shop. EF Yamedle speaks to Presbyterian Brotherhood. Washington figures tour from the east in a push related to the union party campaign. Hope hospital reports two patients improving as Alisa and Miss Burper endure conditions after several operations for ear issues. Charles Hays promotes Peter Pan at the Majestic next Friday. John H. Dechwring of Vic remains hopeful for home soon after a successful operation by Dr. Maurice Rosenthal curing a long standing injury.
The TRG class from Hone Hospital Training School for Nurses will graduate this evening with an elaborate program. Dr W Gross will present diplomas, with J B Wrancke delivering the obligation and badges. The ceremony includes prayers, music by Schlatter’s Orchestra, and a valedictory.
The Sheldon News reports Mrs Anna ers, an aged local, is believed dead after a long illness. Nearby, McKee and Thomington residents mourn, while other locals recover from pneumonia and inflammatory rheumatism. Mrs W M Kaufman visited Fork Wayne for a brief period.
A tarner named Sullivan reported a strange horse in his barn after it appeared to have run away. The animal was picked up on the road by Mr Sullivan. A report reached the police yesterday afternoon that Adton Le Dwenger avenue was raising a disturbance and had driven his family from the house. Patrolman Kelly found Lehr asleep in a chair and the family resting. he put the man to bed and warned him to sober up.
Auction notice offering five chair barber shop furnishings including modern chairs back bar mirrors double wash stand massage machine towels and bottles cigar case etc sold by J F Goodfellow 124 West Main Street with terms to be announced in Saturday sale notices through Patterson Mether Company and others.
Auction sale of 760 eaves of Smith township farm located 3 miles from Alliance Ohio with 60 acres cleared and 40 acres timber. Fences good. Priced at 60 per acre, terms 4 percent interest with small down payment. Potential value 70 to 86 per acre. James B White care White Fruit House invites inquiries.
The appellate court reversed a Noble Circuit verdict in a high profile case where Geo. Bell sued Chas Seley over alleged cruelty to Bell's wife. Bell won $9000 at trial. Kelley later faced suits over a claimed fraudulent transfer of government bonds to his children. The case saw multiple trials and legal maneuvers, including counsel actions and objections to jury oaths.
Fort Wayne council weighs insurance underwriters’ demands to block rate hikes as part of building and flying ordinances. The board of public safety seeks funds to complete a fire engine and ladder truck plan and to pay in full. Also possible award of the police alarm system contract as bids from Gashenwell and Milwaukee Signal Phone near. Public works to review minor improvements and absence-related delays noted.
Creston Lonefield school of acting will stage The Dice of Death at the Majestic theater on Monday evening April 6. Mrs Henrietta P Diamond directs and is credited for an ably produced prior Majestic show. Diamond has written a four act drama with a prologue titled He Died for Her Sake, set during the Reign of Terror, with a road tour planned for next season.
For sale is a first mortgage six percent gold bond issue with an equal amount of stock. Investor earns 40 to 50 percent annually within six months after railroad completion. References from banks and others available. Inquiries to J. H. Aiken Swinney Block Ft. Wayne Ind.
The PAQVSHSON-PLETCHER CO FARMERS INSTITUTE will meet in the assembly room at Ak Conte house on Thursday this week. The program includes morning and afternoon sessions with music, talks on fruit and mold control, and a corn contest with cash prizes. Contestants must be producers and members of the organization.
The auditor of Allen County urges owners of school fund loans with delinquent interest to pay before March 1, 1908 to avoid lands mortgaged being advertised and sold after that date. GEO. W. LINDEMUTH, Auditor Allen County.
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