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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1908
Page
3
News From Over North-East Indiana reports new directors for the Garrett Bank. The piece mentions local figures and events, including guests, deliveries, and social notes from Garrett and nearby towns. It notes shifts in magazine orders and calls for improved profits, with several named residents appearing in the coverage.
Iné records from Kendallville note visits by Lottie Kilbury of Tilkhart, a funeral for John Ries officiated by Rev. Weller, and multiple residents traveling to Peru, Fort Wayne, and Toledo. The Kendallville Medical Society met, discussing long-term members earning medals. LaGrange lodge awarded 25, 50, and 75 year emblems at a ceremony with Frank Dunton presiding.
An article medical in tone discusses kidney disease progression from urinary casts to inflammation, treatment concepts, and recovery prospects. It mentions renal measures, microscopic findings, and references multiple agents and products without clear evidence.
In Orland Indiana January likely 8 1908 a collection of local notices and gossip reports social visits business moves and travel. Names include W J Case Closer Harper Hyer Vanelia Floyd Abhiued Alyce Triehell and JG Parker Company. Movements mention sales purchases jobs and rail or road activity with farmers receiving proceeds from stock raiser support.
Barbara Harmony widow of Jacob Carmony died Friday morning at her daughter Libbie Lane's home in Angola at age seventy seven years eleven days. A native of Lancaster County Pa she came to Steuben County in 1835 with her husband who died about four years ago. Survived by Perry Carmony Mrs J J Cook Libbie Lane Jennie R Dunham Viola Young Moses Carmony. Funeral Sunday at 2 p m from the Christian church with Elder Vernon Statifer officiating.
Angola Ind. Aug 18 Elder Parker evangelist for the Christian Churches of Steuben County will lead a series of evening meetings at the Fairview Christian Church this city starting Sunday evening.
The Garrett Indiana volunteer firemen hosted a week long fair with uniformed firemen aiding in games. Participants bid on items including canned fruits and a medium dressed pig. Five survivors of the first Garrett volunteer company remain in the department, including John Mager, Al Beeler, Peter Beehler, and Loula Gengier the first lawyer in Garrett.
Hamilton Ind Jan 18 Howry Cook of Mouroeville preached at the Methodist Episcopal church for Pastor Rev J B Tain. Revival services move forward with increased interest and will run nightly through next week. Congregants urged to participate actively with prayerful attention.
Jourvel Gazelle reporter visits in Garrett Inn to document Mrs Deter Selenier eighty eight year old, her ailing husband eighty four and mutual care issues. Mrs Schenher plans guardianship while neighbors try aid as decline continues and fear for her safety.
Fragmented OCR note describes a talent event with unclear labels The County Cautennia and participants receiving prizes The text mentions a prize total of 108 88 and 42 58 with benefits to a referenced fund or person and a wall of imperfect words
Lagrange Indiana report describes a community gathering at the home of Aizees Quih and Vera Soul with music, refreshments, and socializing. Miss Marguerite Hughs of Lima attends. guests include local residents and club members. The event features entertainment by D. Bulger and a focus on local hospitality and preregistration plans.
Jan 18 report from Lagrange Indiana describes Friday evening class parties for freshmen hosted by Freman Truby and others, with seniors and juniors visiting nearby farms for games and a late lunch. Other brief items note social gatherings at Kendallville and rural homes, plus local license notices and a choir gathering hosted by Mrs Stor.
An old ad extols grip remedies claiming vitality for all wages workers and rich alike. It touts Humphreys 77 as a cure that restores tonicity and relieves exhaustion. The copy notes druggists supply 77 and lists New York addresses for availability.
Mrs. R. M. Davidson of Bloomington Illinois reports cure from bronchial trouble after using Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. The note echoes many unsolicited letters of gratitude from grateful patients praising the remedy's merits as a life saver.
An advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a medicine that strengthens heart action and purifies the system. It warns to ask for the genuine sealed bottle with the Old Chemist label, priced at $1.00, and offers a free illustrated medical booklet and doctor’s advice.
In Kendallville Indiana on January 18 a two-vent luncheon was served at a late hour as Prof ft H W Piel and WIN Beckterger carried off prizes. A Marine Firemen’s carbine unloaded in Kendallville is linked to thousands of unemployed men seeking work in Gary Indiana where promises of jobs exist. Railroad workers recently protested meal costs for displaced workers, highlighting widespread unemployment as a theme of the day.
Edith Sis of Valentine attended a sorority meeting in Las Breige at Miss Platt's home. Charles Prexler of Keddallillc joined the T O C Fy meeting in Laprange. Rost Mickel of Sturgis stopped en route to his farm after visiting Port Wayne friends. Alice Jones of Lagrange ill with diphtheria but improving. Mrs Pearl Wills is very ill. Word from Castle Bleurch, manager of a Sloth star in Numinescta, notes recent events and damage. blustery cold persists.
In Columbia City on January 18 Julie Adair plans a trip to Alblan and Frakun with Mrs. C. Williamm. A series of travels and family notices unfold as Mrs. Joseph Champlin’s companions prepare for a journey to St. Joseph County. John D. Liggett leaves for Washington DC to join the Treasury customs division, earning a yearly salary noted.
Fragmented OCR yields a local item list from Albion with names including Mrs George Russell and Hugh Albard. Mentions of visits, small events, and minor household notes appear, along with scattered street references and casual social activities.
The Little Church Around the Corner in New York, famed for doorstep weddings, sees waning nuptials after pastor George Houghton reads banns for many couples. He explains the church’s origin linked to actor George Holland and recounts how the name shifted from Transfiguration to the Little Church Around the Corner, highlighting its mission to serve those in need.
Transacting business and family visits cited in Kendallville and nearby towns. Residents including Mrs. John Marker, Mary Jang Wines of LaGrange, and relatives travel to Albion and Elkhart areas while guests stay at households on West Main Street. Social mentions end with a local fashion note.
A fragment reports the appearance of a girl baby at a home on aircet Friday near Hy Rouge. The source text is garbled but indicates a birth notice at a local residence.
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