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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1908
Page
4
An advertisement lists fifty colorful post cards including buildings, portraits and scenes. Prices around 95 cents. Trade sales feature various designs such as birthboards and greetings flowers. Distributed by ALORA EDSON at 3a Broadway.
In VAERSATY Indiana on December 21 atr and Mrs Houten C hosted a small gathering honoring Mr and Mrs Graves prior to their move to Newers Progressive. Friends shared reminiscences about past flights and the New Year was welcomed with English door opening customs and refreshments. The event featured Bennying players and the Graveses are favored hosts who plan further entertainments before their departure.
Burial services were held Sunday with internment in India Palestine remeters. The mention notes ceremony details and location, reflecting a small community obituary brief.
A Washington analysis outlines how Cannon and Fairbanks camp followers seek to sway delegates at the convention. It notes anticipated vote transfers from Fairbanks to Cannon could boost the speaker’s nomination chances, with key allies including Hemenway, Watson, and Sherman aiding his statewide bid and district campaigns.
The piece discusses that most people have strong opinions but should consider others views. It cites Broson proposing a remedy for indigestion and stomach issues, claiming it cures symptoms and restores appetite. Readers are urged to trust the remedy if it helps them.
A revived union vote tallies show likely re election of all general officers including presidents and vice presidents in the Brotherhood. The referendum results indicate broad support across main branches with substantial turnout and elected officials confirmed in multiple districts.
A local public dispute in Terre Haute centers on the anti saloon campaign. Brewers and signers to the remonstrance will publish lists of supporters and withdrawers while the anti remonstrance group circulates printed material arguing taxes rise with saloons. An advertisement claims county banks were exposed by prohibition counts. A poster shows a mother with a child urging voters against alcohol sales.
In Indianapolis Ind a voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed in federal court by Robert Parker president and owner of the Bank of Remington. The petition notes purchases and lists liabilities at elements and assets at 5225. Miss Katherine Rosch aged twenty nine died early this morning at St Josephs Hospital.
Street car workers in Marion fail to finish a secret session by 2:20 AM to decide on striking or bargaining with the Indian Union Traction Co to gain recognition and maintain work under current control. Also reports of a Dec. sale of Chas Guinnup's livery stock to P. Guinee and Knights of Pythias officers elected in Waterloo Indiana with new local and grand lodge officials.
Auburn Indiana December report says the DeKalb county grand jury, in session since December 18, was discharged this afternoon. The panel included Masdick of Butler Campbell of Auburn Dermott of Concord Cow of Smith held Wallace of Wilkinson Grogs of Garrett. The term was light with two trips to the county farm found to be in excellent condition. Credit given to Mrs and Atts. Brown and to the sheriff.
Angola Ind Dec 21 Charles Shank hosted a small party for Mr. Rulfe Spinning of Tape Uich. Guests included Misses Zan na Rakestraw ether Willson Mildred Shunk Margaret Strayer and others. Out-of-town visitors arrived from Ann Arbor Belmont Notre Dame and Jackson Michigan with the event lasting into the early hours.
Warsaw Indiana receives notice that Sheth and Morris and Marius Duilipsan, all of whom reside locally, have been reappointed as jury commissioners by Royse. They continue serving in the same capacity for the court, with duties unchanged and terms renewed.
Chicago filing names A O Frost and executives Charles Dawes and Gordon Ramsay as receivers for the Chicago Milwaukee Railroad and related lines. Nearly 30 million dollars are involved as Frost gains control via “dummy” directors and other measures. Court order issued without notice. Frost served personally.
Angola Indiana December 21 and December 31 report the Steuben county offices changing hands. John Till, successor-elect, will take duties as county clerk. Mrs Altman’s daughter becomes deputy county recorder. Warren P Wells is elected county treasurer with deputy wife. Mr Google will continue as treasurer with wife as deputy. Also updated railway mail service schedules for Angola and marriage licenses issued in town.
Reed Nott, 17, son of Ephraim Nott, had half a shotgun shell fragment lodged in his eye after an accident in Columbia City. The fragment stayed embedded for four weeks at St Joseph's hospital Fort Wayne, where doctors planned no early probing until inflammation eased. The shell cap was eventually removed without losing sight in the affected eye.
Mrs Mima Schloss entertained twenty young men at her home in Warsaw tonight. The event honored her son Myron Sentess during college vacation. Guests enjoyed music and games and refreshments. Attendees included Claire Hatfield Amos Henry Wilbur Slagh Bear Netter Walter Kelly Reardon Clerenge Gorton Robert Shaw Walter Bartel W Mietrin Harry Womar Tania Tobin Richard Wilcox Ctmries Chandler Robert Warner Everett Horner Creed Thomas Will Coleman Laurence Bibler Ralph Gilgon and Mr Seblyes, who plans to leave soon for study duties at Soule.
Federal authorities arrest Schmick and his son W Behmick, cashier and assistant cashier of the Leetonia Bank, in Cleveland. Liabilities total 275000 with assets listed at 200000, half of which are claimed as counterfeit notes. W Behmick faces false entries charges while the father is accused of aiding arson. both released on 5000 bail.
Atwood Indiana December 31 The AL Wood lodge of Knights of Pythias elected officers for the coming year Chancellor commander C M Sensibauga vice chancellor George W Burt prelate John Lee master of work M J Hissong master of records John lates master of finance L D Vaughn master of ex chequer FE Smith master of arms Cherles Cartwright inside guard C R Mispler outside guard Oliver Rusa
The Kosciusko circuit court in Warsaw hears the embezzlement trial of attorney Jack Graves amid high local interest. Arbuckle-Ryan Co of Toledo sues Graves over a second mortgage on Sherman Steward property. Graves is accused of handling the deal for a fee while financially interested. Local lawyers, including Deyiz of Goshen, attend. Judge Rovelie adjourns for New Year with a goal to resume by Saturday.
Dora Wiligat Tose, 181 pets, was found dead in bed at her home in Lather, Chev land, in this county. The death was attributed to heart failure after she had been in failing health for two years. Her husband Hoyt Tose survives, with a sister and other relatives listed. funeral services will be held at the Timk church near Bracken.
Kosciusko county in Warsaw Indiana will turn over to the democrats tomorrow for the first time in its history. All new county officers will celebrate by holding open house in the rotunda of the court house with coffee and doughnuts for visitors. Also notes on a Presbyterian choir entertainment and local social guests are included.
Mentone Ind Bee 21 The Baston Stars of this place postponed their officer installation from Monday to Tuesday evening. The corps of officers for the ensuing term include Grand worthy matron Mrs Margaret P Jefferies and Worthy Matron Taylor Lieyd. Associate- Roller skating this afternoon and evening at Princess Rink.
The news item covers a sensational divorce suit filed in Auburn Indiana by Willan Cooper against Mary Gooner alleging cruelty and abuse of their children after their 1906 marriage. Details include accusations of beating, forbidding play, and an incident where the younger daughter Irene was choked with dough. The same dispatch notes a fraternal lodge installation of officers in a separate party, with Taylor Lloyd’s installation deferred. Also reported is the funeral of William Vellum in Packerton, Indiana, at the Presbyterian church with burial at Last Pleasant cemetery.
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