11 Jan 1911
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1911
Page
1
A health official summarizes legal duties for teachers to remove sick pupils and report illnesses to parents and health officers. The article cites Indian health law requiring rapid action to prevent contagion and lists diseases including diphtheria measles whooping cough and chicken pox.
New Haven residents hosted Fort Wayne visitors and relatives from Monroeville and Washington. Alfred Darrock of Texas, in government service, attended a charity sale in New Haven featuring music and vocal solos. Laurel Club guests from Fort Wayne enjoyed cards, dinner, and prizes at Mrs. Cettin’s home.
The store marks down children's auto overcoats by twenty percent, offering substantial savings on a selection of warm outerwear for young shoppers during the sale period.
After a long illness Hon William Wrentice of Howe dies at 73 from heart failure. A LaGrange County pioneer born April 18 1835, he served in the Indiana state legislature in 1872 and as Springfield Township trustee. Survived by wife Hermin Cottinberry and five children, funeral at Presbyterian church Howe this afternoon at 2.30 led by Rev Ferguson.
The St Carolus Horromaeus society of St Marys Catholic church reports a treasury of 4427 dollars. Sick benefits paid for 16 members in the past year and six members died. The year 1910 added 48 new members to bring total to 216. Officers were installed at a smoker, honorary elk flag presented, and new members Fred Roth August Winkler and George W Hart were named.
Francis N. Gililand and Theresa Siesal quietly married by Rev. F W Robbong at St Mark's parsonage. They plan a visit in Troy before returning to Cleveland for their new home, while friends and relatives travel between Huntington Fort Wayne Toledo and other Indiana and Ohio towns.
Two month old brindle bull pups offered for sale. Location listed as 2028 Clinton Street.
Members of the committee on commission government from the Commercial Club prepare for Ian Herbert Bigelow of Clicklaw Hall to speak this evening at the club rooms on commission government. Dr Bigelow is a renowned speaker and the general public is assured of a notable address.
An entertaining and instructive discourse by Dr. Bigelow will close weeks of educational campaigning. Citizens are to be informed before any vote on Fort Wayne joining others in seeking a new form of government. No vote date set yet. decision will come in the near future. FARM WANTED near curling seeks 160 acres within ten miles of Fort Wayne. Owner contact through Journal-Gazette.
The Butler News notes visits and events across Butler and nearby towns. Mrs Mur ale of Lockwood visits Butler as Trabert Gas Engine Co introduces a new auto machine. Henry Barnwart and Geo Baker travel, while the public library reports 2,096 books and many magazines.
Modern five room corner house offered this week at 2300 dollars. Walsh and Kierspe advertise the property at 134 East Berry Street with contact details for interested buyers.
Robert D. Davie, the young stockbroker who vanished from Boston weeks ago, has been declared bankrupt by Judge Dodge in the U S district court. Receiver Isador Vox failed to locate assets, with debts estimated well over 400000 dollars.
Board of Works grants Nickel Plate Railroad a franchise to extend its north switching track east across Burr Street to provide loading facilities for G. E. Bursley Company’s planned warehouse. Wabash watchman requested at Walton Avenue crossing amid limited coverage. Prospect Avenue widening and sewer improvements approved. Traction company seeks Broadway to Creighton and Calhoun Street line extension with Broadway track elevation this summer. Home Avenue assessment roll confirmation set for Thursday with remonstrance opportunity.
A committee from Phoenix lodge Knights of Pythias was formed to study plans for a new building to be erected in the coming spring. The project aims to be the finest K of P lodge structure outside Indianapolis and a credit to Fort Wayne. The panel will meet this week, with a detailed report due at the next lodge meeting. The lodge installed new officers Monday in the Indee room, with a well attended smoker and good cheer.
Dr Henry Berkowitz of Philadelphia lectured Monday night at the loan Jewish synagogue declaring that no nation on earth equals America in advanced educational effort. The pastor of a leading Hebrew congregation and chautauqua lecturer spoke on Our Task as Americans to a large audience. He solicits patrons to hire teachers to instruct the poor and ignorant in America.
Argentine reports tell of a gunpowder factory blast at San Martin causing many fatalities and trapping workers. Twelve horses were recovered from the ruins, with the death toll rising as searchers continued.
Warnings and travel plans decorate the Lagrange notice sheet as W Hanan warns Tadiagapali of weekly routes and Mrs Hagan plans visits. Miss Lottin Slack returns to Bryan after visiting friends as B D Merrit attends William Prentice funeral at Howe. L M Litman departs for South Bend on business with Christina Devenbaugh a Wolcottville visitor. County residents plan trips to Alabama to scout land with several likely to relocate. George Gage and Tra Ford report prizes at the Kendallville poultry show. next pet stock and poultry exhibit set for early 1912 at Brade. Mrs Edward Snyder recovers from illness at home on Poplar Street.
Payne Ohio January items report a ill patient in peril with family hopes for improvement. John Fox plans winter Florida sojourn with daughter Rosa and family. Maude Gonsor died of pneumonia in Fort Wayne. funeral in Paulding. Mrs Maloy and speakers at farmers institute. Amiel Marquardt home visit. Rev Martin absent from service due to family accident. Lechner delivers lecture on Christ and Pope.
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