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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1911
Page
1
An old advertising excerpt touts Pete's Cold Compound as the only medicine able to “break up” severe colds and grippe. It claims dramatic symptom relief from head to toe, with dosing every two hours and a 3 cent package price, asserting no other remedy matches its effectiveness.
The Angola News for January 2 reports homily and social tidbits from Angola Indiana. It notes Edgerton Obie Poultry Show endorsements, local agricultural meeting plans, and visits by Miss Mabel Benjamin of Toledo with Miss Leona Bodley. It mentions Brethren County events, church furniture purchases, a Moffett family anniversary dinner, and funeral arrangements for Russell Moore. The Tri-State College winter term opens with larger attendance, the New Year dinner by Prat and Mrs Sharcenk, and illness of Attorney He L Salth.
The Fore Walls lodge of Mouse At ist eisht held a session to discuss candidates and arrangements for an upcoming event. Women’s Club plans a library fundraiser at the central school with books and a planned lecture by Sire John P Y McCutcheon.
Kendallville January 2 The poultry show opened Tuesday morning at the city’s hall with 160 cages and more to follow. Leading exhibitor is Rev Willard Falsbert of Athol with 33 birds. W A Fisher of Lake View Poultry Co. has 43 Plymouth Rocks and other birds including gold varieties. E B Stevens of Howe shows Rhode Island Reds. I M Light exhibits galvanized cans feeders and fountains for Reyer Bros. Lucky Strike Incubator Co. of Wolcottville shows its goods. Officers: George A Guce president. William Talbert vice president. G M Patterson secretary. Amos Fol Kendallville assistant secretary. H Hanes treasurer. Fisher Kendallville superintendent. Chase McCleve New London olla judge.
St Peters Catholic church hosts a five day winter festival from the 22nd to the 26th at Tannery. Pastor Rev Charles Thiele and assistant Rev Michael run arrangements. Five percent of proceeds go to the new St Teracinthes Polish congregation.
In Angola Indiana the Odd Fellows lodge recently completed improvements to its dining hall and held a special meeting and banquet Saturday evening. About eighty to ninety guests attended and enjoyed the feast. Afterward a toast and remarks by local speakers followed the meal.
A garbled old sale pitch touts a new tonic promising rapid weight gain and vigor for thin men and women. It claims medical praise, national recognition, and a coupon offer for free sample packs, urging readers to send 19 cents and personal details to a Herald Building address.
A reader of the Sienal Gazette is urged to mail in a free package coupon from Binghamton area to help defray expenses. The notice requests the recipient to pin the coupon to their letter, referencing a wartime or aid-like program and including unclear company names.
The Hon. Charles Frederick Adams of New York addressed the First Presbyterian Men's club, urging a new civic organization model. He argued for neighborhood forms and elite clubs to restore citizen oversight, warning against dependence on party machinery and spoils. Following the talk, the entertainment committee hosted refreshments.
A buggy mishap near Bluffton injures Augulus Yager and family after a motorist from Decatur failed to stop for a signaling horse. The Yagers, including Miss Gusta, suffered injuries and property damage. the driver’s identity and machine number are known, with threats of damages if not paid. The family was taken home in another rig.
A Indiana House platform committee comprising Spencer, Seldensticzer, Strickland, Veneman, McFinnis, and Farmer did not meet as scheduled. Chairman Spencer says the meeting will be held tomorrow night at the Central Hotel amid interest in patronage apportionment and the speaking race prompting the delay.
Jan 2 Decatur ministers from seven Protestant churches plan a religious census by January 10 to map city churchgoers and nonparticipants. The effort aims to gauge attendance, guide church work, and assist future planning across the city in a few hours of surveying.
Decatur scene reports a double hernia operation performed at 8 o clock this morning on H. F. Sphiiager of Berneberger 21. Surgeons TT and CS Clark of the city and Mr. Mecoseat of Fort Wayne conducted the forty minute procedure at Tor. Ty Fe Chick’s home with nurse Thrmhbarger of Fort Wayne assisting.
Fragmentary text discusses a national issue and a wellness theme, mentioning Jewel and the Wheeltheelu. Possible reference to a ceremony or opening event, with unclear details about persons, places, or dates. Further readable context needed to clarify names and actions.
Obituaries report deaths of Groves and Scully in local townships and cities and list survivors. Others include Gearhart and Sachreiter families with funeral times at Grace Lutheran, St. Pauls, and other churches. private services for Catherine Scully and Barbara Sorg. memorials and burial locations noted. The notices name relatives, ages, and burial sites, reflecting routine late life announcements in the community.
An advertisement-style notice claims Rexall Hair Tonic will eradicate dandruff and prevent baldness or cost nothing if it fails. It pledges a money-back guarantee based on thorough testing, touts hair growth in some cases, and urges readers to visit Rexall stores for two sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
Chicago endures record winter cold with temperatures plunging to 30 below in parts of the middle west and northwest. Minnesota and Manitoba report subzero lows, while Chicago records 4 degrees above at 1 am, breaking previous winter lows. Predicted warming and more snow are anticipated, with Texas remaining warmer margins and New York experiencing rain.
In Portland Indiana on January 4 petitions circulate among county residents urging the commissioners to order a new courthouse. The present brick court house dates to 1885 built by contractor John Beals who died years ago. The county began with a log court house in 1837. Fay County shows a nearly $100000 surplus with no debt, and officials may act if petitions gain momentum.
Washington report states the measure to tie up to $350 million for post office appropriations, exceeding last year’s $240 million. The rise is linked to normal growth in postal services, which employs about 926,000 people.
In Lancaster township farmer Stimmel pleaded guilty to assaulting his sister Mrs Maggie Garton. He was fined one dollar and costs after the Irvine case was moved to Uraleville. A related affidavit by Stimmel’s nephew Ariz Barton referenced a farm dispute over milking duties and a confrontation that led to the charge.
Attorney Walgare G Colerick remains confined at home at 320 1st Barry Street suffering from a slight stutter. D N Foster recovering after a minor surgical operation at Hope Hospital on Monday and not expected to stay long. Goshorn an elderly Kurt Wayne resident fell at his East Washington Street home Monday, suffering two fractured hips after a long period of declining health.
State Federation of Labor plans active support for labor reform bills during the upcoming legislative session. L. D. Redding, Fort Wayne Federation president and state board member, notes fourteen bills to be sponsored, including child labor limits, employer liability, compensation, and ten hour workday for women. The executive board includes Edgar Abins, Bailth Legansport, E. J. Brown, Roy Packard, and others.
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge defends his 18 years of service in a Boston address before lawmakers and the public. He says he voted for the Payne Aldrich tariff for a customs court, maximum and minimum provisions, reciprocity, and a tariff board, noting relief for les, jewelry, watches, cotton goods, meat, lumber, coal, and scrap iron while stressing reforms and free art and mineral oil.
City school trustees and board of finance met at Superintendent J Study's office and distributed the school fund shares among local banks and trust companies. The contract for two dozen eight day oak mission clocks for new school buildings was awarded to L M Beck. The trustees schedule their regular meeting for next Monday evening. Superintendent J XN Study left for Toledo, Ohio to manage business affairs.
An old home remedy claims effectiveness for cough relief within 24 hours. The mixture combines essential ingredients including elecrtine and whisky, prepared in a large bottle and shaken. It asserts inexpensive components from a local drug store and credits Beach, founder of a chemical company, with its long use.
New York January 3 Dr Louise Rolnuyuth seeks appointment of a commission to determine the mental competency of Joseph G Rubin indicted for larceny of 390000 from the Washington Savings Bank where he served as president. No motion filed today. District Attorney Whimsn expects to contest competency. The Robin case postponement looms for tomorrow.
In Bluffton Indiana Jan 8 a quiet wedding united Bisy Turdine Tretechmign daughter of William Trigschmar of Lafayette and Harmon M Dean youngest son of Mr and Mrs John A Dean at the groom's home on Miller street News notes the ceremony was a full surprise to the bride’s Lafayette family The bride 23 formerly lived in Bluffton and the groom 23 is an express messenger for the Mounda railroad couple depart for Lafayette to begin their new life together
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