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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1908
Page
8
Madame VanNess Powerful Clairvoyant and Trance Medium advertises private residence at 1010 S Harrison St. She claims to read futures, influence love and business, remove evil influences, and guarantee outcomes with written assurance. Hours list and consulting fees are mentioned.
Victim Henry Blood states he was followed from Donnelly Saloon by a Black man who chased him and robbed him of 34 dollars near Lavina Street. Johnson, detained by officers, was later released for lack of evidence. Blood describes the assailant and the struggle to reporters.
The Majestic presents The Old Clothes Man with Janes Hyrle MacCurdy in a leading impersonation and Denny Dougherty and Kid Sharkey in a spirited boxing segment. A matinee and evening show feature acting, physical culture displays, and a blend of humor, pathos, and safe entertainment.
Olga Nethersole embarks on a Pacific coast to New York run with stops in Mexico including Mexico City, Guadalajara and an opening of a grand theater in Cuahuahua. She will stage new plays The Enigma and The Rivah while revisiting The Awakening and The Submarine. A world tour may follow with Paris, Berlin, Rome, Vienna, Cairo and the Orient. only three single-night engagements are listed for the current season.
In New York a review lauds Dendy O'Sullivan, famed Irish actor and singer, in Peggy Binenies promising a memorable Thursday performance. Amy Lasile praises his graceful voice and engaging stage presence alongside a strong supporting company and orchestration, with other Irish-based acts noted for charm and polish.
The Journal Gazette announces a reduced rate for advertisements on the page. Bets are that the service remains useful to readers at home and abroad as listings promise to connect buyers, sellers, and employers with prompt answers.
Andrew J. Kelly applies to Allen County Board of Commissioners for license to sell spirituous and vinous liquors in quantities under five gallons at a time for a one year term at his business in the front room on the ground floor of the twenty one Brooklyn avenue Fort Wayne Indiana. Public notice dates January 6 12 39.
Rregatian endorses an Irish entertainment and this drama gains attention due to its American playwright innovation. The piece stars My bel Cameron Edna West Eva Vincent Broderick Triwedale Walter Horton and others, following a successful Madison Square Theater run.
The Temple presents a large vaudeville bill this afternoon and evening featuring Watson, Hutchins, Edwards & Co. In the Vaudeville Exchange Howell and Scott, the Hebrews Rogera and Mackintosh. Gut of Sight offers Densons and the Hudson Sleters with Adam Seknee performing Honey ns. Cape Wa Dkey's superbealo orchestra also features.
Here is a sale notice from the Journal Gazette listing multiple dwellings near West Street and Ukiley Hayden Streets. It highlights modern conveniences, water access, gas, electric, cement work, and reasonable terms, inviting buyers to inquire at addresses like AMaunee Avenue and New Troon Hungen. Fay Randall at D Daas Brook is shown as contact.
Fragmented sale notice offers a farm near Amaers with orchard, wood, and grave. includes 5 acres, free of stumps, good cultivation, a 5 room house, new barn, and a sale price in doubt. Details unclear due to OCR errors but indicates farm auction with improvements and utilities.
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