City News Briefs From An Unclear District
Fragmentary report notes a Capital Opera event and a Lutheran meeting. Mentions a stock company, a stock, and a Saturday evening confrontation. Details are unreadable. timing and parties uncertain.
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1908
Page
4
Death of Jonah L W Griffith in Arizona
Obituary notes Jonah Lyman Walker Griffith, a long time Allen county resident, died January 1 in Phoenix Arizona after battles with tuberculosis. He was twenty five and educated at common schools, Allen county high schools, Indiana State Normal school, and the University of Michigan. Survived by father Samuel Griffith Maumee township three sisters three brothers and one half sister. Interment at Caiil Indiana with Rev H D Wolver officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koward G. Hoffman
Oscar Rnt
Tim
Jonah Lyman Walker Griffith
Phoenix
Ariz
Allen County
Indiana State Normal School
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Grn
Denver
Arizona
Remains of Richard Myers Interred in City
The remains of Richard Myers who died on Pridor morning in Bartford City were brought to this city and interred Saturday. Former Fort Wayne resident, he lived here until his wife’s death in 1888. They adopted a daughter in 1583 who lives here and escorted the burial. The decedent was a Lutheran church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Myers
Bartford City
Mr. Myers
Fort Wayne
Trustees Association Meets This Week
A number of Allen County school trustees will depart for Indianapolis to attend the state association meeting in that city on January 15. Fifteen trustees will leave today and others may follow tomorrow as arrangements are made for the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Indianapolis
State
Dog and Poultry Entries Close January 14
Dog and poultry entries close January 14 with dog entry fee set at $1.25. Allen County class information available by phone at 563. Phil Heller is listed as contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Co
Phil Heller
Seoy
Police Clerk An Animal Dentist Story
Wight Police Clerk Fred Graffe, a known animal lover, pulled a cat’s tooth with pliers at the station harming its trust. The cat, once fond of him, now shuns his presence despite his efforts to regain its affection. For sale, a mahogany chiffonier with mirror from Libbing & Co.’s New Store on E Main in Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight
Fred Graffe
Graffe
Graife
Fort Wayne
Ld. Libbing & Co
E. Main
L. J. Libbing & Co
Main
Deaf and Dumb Racket Suspect Nabbed After Town Sighting
A man identified as Harry Howard was arrested by Sergeant Pappert and Officer Westerman on Calhoun Street after a reported deaf and dumb racket. Bystanders questioned the claim, while officers stated he was not deaf or mute but told varied stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Howard
Pappert
Patrahnan Westerman
Calhoun Street
Westerman
Huntington paper gets stung twice in bogus sale
Huntington Herald faced a scam when a man offered three numbering machines for sale in Fort Wayne. The paper bought one for cash, only to learn all three may be stolen. the bought machine was later stolen. A suspect linked to the seller was arrested in Huntington, and a second buyer may be involved. Authorities warn the suspect may move the machines elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Fort Warne
Huntington Herald
Herald
Arunkanneds Bue Bn
Fork Wayie
Male
John H. Randal
Coffee Cough Case Boosts Postum Claim
A Wisconsin woman credits a years long cough to coffee and reports improvement after switching to Postum. She consulted a lung specialist who found no disease, stopping coffee cured the cough and nervousness, and she says she would never return to coffee. The testimonial promotes Postum as the coffee alternative from Battle Creek, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
J Delak Postum
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
New municipal stack rises above city plant height
The new smokestack at the municipal lighting plant reaches about 160 feet from foundation to top, built by Alphons Custodes Chimney Construction. Mayor Hosey measured 16 feet 3% inches to the top, second only to Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction’s 18 foot stack. Work continues with roof slate and boiler foundations, while city officials plan council and finance board meetings on ordinances and deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphons Custodes Chimney Construction Company
W. J. Hosey
Spy Runavetus
Fort Wayne & Wabass Valley Traction Company
Alphons Custodis Company
City
Nathan Kohs
P K. Engineering Company
Lollere
Board of Public Works
Forest Park
Henry Schwartz
Hoard
Henry W. Becker
Anthony
Nicuces
Farmers Sell Wheat As Millers Adjust To Market Slump
In Fort Wayne a shift in grain prices drew farmers to the market after weeks of disappointment. Wheat moved from 98c to 1s and then 1a per bushel as millers anticipated receipts. Corn trades persisted, though moisture left its quality poor. Experts urge farmers to plant seed corn promptly to avoid losses next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne Turket
Journal Gazette
Fred Z. Trisselt
Charles S. Bust
Gebele Funeral Held Private for Charles Gebele
The Gebele funeral will be private for Charles Gebele with services Wednesday morning at Mary’s Catholic Church. Remains viewable at the residence of Mrs. Baltes in the afternoon. Also noted is the funeral of Mrs. Fidelia Ghuther on Tuesday at 10 a.m. from her residence, with interment at Odd Fellows Cemetery in New Haven. Mrs. Ginther, widow of Civil War veteran Joseph Ginther of the Eighty-eighth Indiana Volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gebele
Mary
Ehurch
Baltes
Fidelia
Ghuther
Odd
Idollar Wheat Supply Brings Big Fort Wayne Shipments
Farmers brought in a large wheat supply to Fort Wayne markets as a high price of about $1 aided draws from distant locales. Reports indicate third Brooins crop prospects are good. futures suggest strong conditions with snow protection, while prices ease slightly due to foreign demand and Argentine imports. Rye and corn show modest gains. mil seeds in demand and local flour trade remains fairly steady amid limited inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred T. Treaselt
Fort Wayne
Rsport
Identity of Injured Woman Learned After Street Car Crash
The injured woman identified as Mrs Jed Blaising of Milwaukee visiting her mother Mrs Brows of New Haven. She was not seriously hurt, able to walk on the injured leg, and the accident is blamed on a stiff axle. Mrs Blaising’s mother is hospitalized at Lutheran, nearby during her stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sout Wayne Avenue
Mme
Fred Fahising
Fort Wayne & Wabash Vailey Traction Company
Jed Blaising
Milwaukee
Brows
New Haven
Biaising
Wanted Position as Auditor or Office Manager
Job seeker seeks a position as auditor or office manager. Includes response method via Box 4 at the Journal-Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Care Journal-Gazette
Witching Hour heading to Garrick Chicago stage
The Witching Hour by Augustus Thomas heads to the Garrick theater in Chicago for an indefinite run starting Sunday January 13. The cast includes William Morrison and Charles Jackson among others, with the company selected by the Shu berts and Mr. Thomas. The play presents thought as a dynamic force and the power to influence others by focused mind. Fort Wayne on January 17 features this attraction, via L. J. Libbing & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Tribune
Augustus Thomas
Hackett Theater
New York
Garrlex Theater
Chicago
Shuberts
Mr. Thomas
William Bmiorris
John Mason
Chas. Jacson
Julia Hay
David Turner
Louis Bishop Hall
Amelia Garner
Ann Warrington
Joseph Greyvill
John Simpolis
Harry Bearsferd
Frank Pnerman
K. Caruth
Fort Iwwayne Finday
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