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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
1
A sensational report touts a tonic named Uze-Ht and a claimed cure all for stomach ailments digestive disorders and rheumatism. Advertisers cite many who publish their names praising swift “great” health benefits and offer the remedy at Fort Wayne Drug Co prices.
The Garrett Indiana paper notes Mrs Thompson presiding over a Shakespeare club gathering on Ring Street Monday evening with Mrs Warn and Mrs Spencer among those in attendance. Mrs Shrock hosts an upcoming Ladies event Thursday afternoon while another hostess plans a later gathering.
In Peoria on January 14 Barney Dreyfuss threatened to bring Herrmann and Leach before the national commission after reports they spoke by phone about Cincinnati management without consent. Dreyfuss demanded inquiry and warned of trouble if rules were violated. Herrmann and Leach deny wrongdoing and say no permission was given to talk.
Cincinnati January 14 The check for 1009 dollars to the national commission from John T Brush ends a dispute over the New York Giants refusal to play an exhibition in New Orleans last March. The Giants led by McGraw faced a 1000 dollar fine after the U S controversy and delays in payment. The matter is described as settled with Brush finally paying and the commission noting his illness earlier delayed action.
Chicago January 14 At the February meeting of the National Baseball Commission steps will be taken to make the field meet for baseball players one of the greatest annual events in the baseball world. Tests in baseball skill should be held in alternate order in Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Names to be held in midseason when eastern teams come west and western teams travel east. plans discussed in Cincinnati with a February action target.
Columbus January 14 Marion Newark Mansfeld and Lancaster baseball elites are charter members of the Ohio State league formed here this afternoon after an agreement to disgorge the Ohio Pennsylvania league was reached Richmond ing will have membership in the new league and protection of Lima Springfield Zanesville and Hamilton territory in Ohio and of Monie in Indiana has been asked for in order that three more clubs can be secured.
South Bend Mayor Fogarty and the city council vote to send reps to Indianapolis January 21 to help form a state branch of a national harbor and canals group. The meeting aims to push a proposed Lake Michigan to Lake Erie canal via northern Illinois and Indiana. Also included are notices of several local funerals and a medicine ad mentioning head pain relief.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal purifier and tonic. It claims relief from grip, fevers, rheumatism, neuralgia, indigestion, and kidney trouble, with testimonials from AS Hears and others praising its preventive and curative powers. The maker advertises liquid and tablet forms, priced at 100 doses for one dollar.
Nick Collins a noted lightweight wrestler and promoter of athletic cards is incapacitated from a recent sprained shoulder suffered during a workout. He served as third man at the recent Chie Wer Bagh Doc Filmore meet and delivered full satisfaction in officiating.
Bulletin reports Packy McParland of Chicago defeated Berty Keyes of New York in a twelve round boxing match at the Armory Athletic Association. McParland was the cleverer fighter and landed punishing blows each round while Keyes endured heavy punishment yet showed no signs of quitting at the finish.
In Indianapolis on January 14 the Indiana and Purdue athletic directors, Jimmy Sheldon and Hugh Nicat, announce a joint 1908 program. The agreement covers basketball, baseball, track and field, with details a result of a long conference in the city.
The Shamrocks Dance Club invites Fort Wayne residents to attend a Tuesday evening event at the Mulauean Dancing. No formal invitations issued. Admission is 50 cents per couple, ladies 25 cents.
Indiana appellate court reverses Whitley County case on widow rights to grain. It holds a widow’s possession of the family home and land for a year after a husband’s death does not include grain harvested before death but not yet hauled. Wheat harvested before death belongs to the decedent’s estate, not the widow.
An old promotional piece argues kidney inflammation causes dropsy and high blood pressure. It claims Fulton’s Renal Compound cures inflammation in 57 percent of cases, improving outcomes and reducing perceived incurability, with Meyer Bros druggists as local agents and a call to ask for the Big Month.
James M. Bell of the Agricultural Department and Dr Jates M. of the Bureau of Chemistry and Soils spoke to the Men's Club of the First Presbyterian Church on the Modern Theory of Soil Fertility. Bell noted the challenge of finding crop rotations that sustain yearly yields. He cited department experiments showing a plant emits a toxic poison that benefits some species while harming others.
The poultry and dog show drew seventeen entries with prize dogs from Alden County, and about 150 dogs are expected to be exhibited. Miss Sophie Waters of Ohio will personally display a string of black and tan prize dogs. The event ran from noon to 2 PM yesterday.
Auburn hosts a wrestling card on Tuesday January 21 at the Coliseum. Local star Max Wassen will face world lightweight champion Dave Buttermore with a bold aim to pin three times in an hour. Abe Kaysehe the Turk meets Bruce O'Hern of Deshler in a curtain-raiser between two Auburn amateurs, promoted by Mick Collins who expects a large crowd.
If you are troubled with old clothing books magazines old newspapers or old shoes rubbers rags or old furniture laying around the house just call 78K on the Home phone the Salvation Army industrial home and they will remove them at once. MOY J. C. TEST, Manager.
Mrs Ellenwood confined at Wells Street home with lapse condition. Dr Hottman to Newport Ark for four or five days. Dr Bulson spoke at Tri-State Montreal association in Montreal and returned home. Mrs Asping of Plymouth critically ill at St Joseph's. daughter Diey Jane Aspinal and Miss Hagan at bedside. Marriage license issued in Munice to James Hing and Cordalia Wood. George Miller family in Van Wert for mother-in-law's death. many friends travel to Fort Wayne. Thrift Methodist church revival continues. about fifteen new members. Thomas Cavanaugh, 67, injured at Riverside hotel, fractures two ribs, admitted to St Joseph's. Fort Wayne Lodge subcontracts awarded for heating and utilities of new Bik home on West Berry Street. A Hattersley & Sons low bid. total near 1000. Mrs Isabelle Bowen improving after gas escape. remains weak but responsive. Archer Printing stockholders meet. board elected C G Archer, W L Moellering, Aaron Mothschila, J B Harper, Abraham Weil, John Toole with Abraham Weil as president and W E Moekery as vice-president.
In a New York court the Thaw trial continues with Miss Thaw confined in an insane asylum as the prosecution calls witnesses. Dr. Chase testifies on the mental state of Harriet Alice Thaw amid privilege objections by District Attorney Jerome. Mrs. Gazette recalls Thaw’s 104 degree episode when he dressed and wandered off, returning in a highly nervous condition.
At Potter in Porter County Indiana a man and a woman, Rafaelson, aged sixty, and Davide Kastler, aged sixty-two, were struck by a fast freight train while driving over a railroad crossing and died instantly. Both families are left. The incident appears in a Journal-Gazette advertisement context.
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