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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1908
Page
4
A large blaze started at a South Milford hotel and building was saved by quick action and diligent work by many volunteers. No serious injuries reported though property losses exceed one hundred dollars. Residents in Wolvaridile remained anxious as plague scare prompts intensified containment efforts.
In Lagrange and nearby areas, stakeholders including Herbert Fruc Jen and Air. Buicklen remain noncommittal on the proposed Valley Mine construction from Middiel to Hart. Jan 2 at the annual Bi Joseph county association meeting, Judge Vernon Van Fliet and Beyeris were elected honorary members of the Superior court, reflecting recognition of local figures.
Ed E Morehelt, a grocer at Little Green Avenue, files for bankruptcy with attorney Stephen Akis. Assets total about 1 300, with a balance claimed around 31 100. Creditors will be notified. action stems from age of business and increased competition impacting stock and solvency.
In Columbia City on January 20 the Masonic order held the third degree for three candidates George B Tapy Ed Hess and Yamin Fox. The day began at noon and a banquet was served at 6 pm in the Masonic Temple dining room. A social session and smoker followed. Visitors from Larwill and South Whitley attended.
A party from Thorne township and city residents, with Dr Linvill and wife, travel to Rochester Minnesota for an exdptomic grace operation on Mrs Tigra. The Witla Maya, world renowned surgeon, will perform the dangerous procedure at their institution. Dr Linvill notes a prior high regard for Minnesota surgeons' skill.
Frank Murlen of near Clunette was jailed briefly after his father James Hatten paid his bond to surrender. Accused of stealing over $100 worth of clover seed from nearby farmers, Murlen faced Judge Toyse who gave a light sentence due to his age about twenty three years. He will serve as a nurse sailor and pay a fine or $18.
The Tri-State Poultry and Pet Stock association held its seventh annual exhibition in Angola Indiana. Officers elected for the year include President H. M. Crain and Vice President F. A. Emerson. The next show is set for January and the Wehner incubator prize went to ticket No. 41. A separate Milford report notes a reform drive and secret inquiries into minor loitering and unlicensed gambling venues with several arrests anticipated.
Protracted services near Silver Lake Indiana ended Sunday night with ten conversions led by Rev Les. At Angola Indiana on Sunday, youth visited the home of Mr and Mrs Babock after a church gathering, with Oysters served and a favorable report. Showers Corners reports the burial of Grandma Showers aged over eighty six, with elder Grimes assisting in ongoing meetings which have seen ten conversions and twelve new members. Frank Witt aged nineteen died this afternoon. funeral plans pending.
Bethel church near Columbia City Indiana dedicated Sunday with Rev D F Hile of North Webster leading services. Ground donated by John Harris and lumber from the old Dunkard church. Total cost paid, including 222 raised Sunday, for a 250 seat modern building with dedicatory sermon by Rev Fred Surder of Huntington.
Eminent doctors describe grip as highly infectious and capable of triggering other diseases. It weakens mental function, targets weak constitutions, and affects adults and the aged differently. Children show relative immunity, while alcohol worsens outcomes and exposure risks rise after an attack. Sudden malaise, chills, rigor, headaches, and eye spasms mark onset.
Sir William Broadbent remarks on preventing influenza by early quinine treatment. He cites an example at a large public school where girls and teachers took quinine but servants forgot. As a result many girls fell ill while servants escaped infection.
Fragmentary patient account describes severe nerve strain after an attack at the crip anl he has Marl the actus experience. The text suggests Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a prompt preventive measure, claiming thousands have used it with safe outcomes and full recovery.
The Herald warns of high pneumonia mortality from untreated bronchial colds and influenza. It urges prompt care and medical attention during February and March, noting virulent flu risk and the need to rest and seek treatment to prevent severe illness and death.
A local reader recounts a severe grip outbreak during winter. He and his wife previously suffered strong symptoms including aches head congestion and fever. They treated with Chamberlain's Rough Remedy and other tonic tablets and claim they recovered quickly.
This well known remedy has been on the market for one third of a century and now ships in carload lots. It is sold in most drugstores and country stores across the United States. Mothers favor it for coughs colds and croup and praise its safety no opium or harmful drugs. The makers claim no pneumonia results when used and attribute its success to dependability and personal word of mouth endorsements.
An old illness grip causes lingering coughs and pneumonia risk, leaving the body weak to other diseases. Chamberlain's cough remedy is claimed to lessen severity, prevent pneumonia, and restore natural health by curing the cough.
Cornelis P Cole, a well known Annoagre town citizen aged about seventy, and his wife, say they were cured of grip and stomach burn attacks last winter using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. They report no pneumonia occurrences since, noting the remedy’s long proven record with millions of bottles sold since the first grip epidemic.
Rest warmth and quiet are the remedies for the disease. Stay in bed for two to three days for best recovery. Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in double doses then regular doses as needed until nausea subsides, then smaller doses. Before bed take Chamberlain's Stomach and Ever Tablets and bathe feet in warm water. If severe, take two grains of sulphate of quinine every four hours for a few days.
Frank Ferry editor of the Enterprise Shortsville New York reports two winter grip attacks. He says one bottle of Cham berlain's Cough Remedy cured him quickly and eased coughing pains at night. He claims the remedy shortened the second attack and reduced severity, noting he had not finished the bottle before feeling relief.
F Hewett a Winfield druggist recalls 1898 and 1683 winter grip attacks. He says Chambertin's Cough Remedy cleared the cold and stopped coughing as if by magic and prevented pneumonia. The remedy is touted as pleasant to taste and dependable for throat and chest issues.
A rumor spreads that Chamberlain's remedy cures the grip, praised as harmless and pleasing by druggists worldwide. The text promotes the product as a sure cure, urging public belief in its efficacy.
Mrs. John Beard of Whitley County dies at her home in Richland township after a four month battle with liver cancer. Born Mary S. Nobles in Franklin County Ohio on September 24, 1839, she moved to Indiana at seventeen and lived fifty years in the county. She married Ez Grant, then John Beard, and leaves four children among a bereaved husband. memories speak of her kindness and exalted character.
Topeka Indiana January 20 The Sycamore Literary Society program was unusually interesting with strong local representation. The debate on whether the Bible should be made a textbook in public schools featured strong affirmative and negative stances.
The third number of the Topeka lecture course promoted by Sycamore Literary Society drew a full house as a pesto minstrel performance played Monday night. In Auburn, Ind Mrs Eimeon Maurer formerly of Spencerville died in a Chicago hospital after tumor operation. remains to be brought home by her husband on this evening’s B and C train. Funeral plans not yet set.
Auburn Ind Jan 70 Miss Zare Samqers, a popular Auburn young lady, will wed Mr Peter Nolan of Toledo next Wednesday morning. Nolan Bros tailors of Toledo employ him. the couple will make Toledo their future home. Milegrd Ind Jan 20 A prominent young lady, unnamed, was accosted by an unknown thug Saturday evening while walking to the business district. She fled, then sought refuge with Leo Beckner, who helped her home. the assailant escaped.
The People's Mutual Telephone company lines extending to Burket Silver Lake and North Manchester were sold to Mendle Telephone company. Mendle plans line improvements and a new metal ferry to the business district. The Mendle system now runs about 12 phones. A county foreman praised as a long-time switchboard operator is highlighted.
Mrs Ellis Miller died at her home two miles west of North Manchester following childbirth. She was mother to Mrs Newton Herendeen and daughter of the Metzger family. She passed away Saturday evening at one o clock. Burial planned in nearby cemetery.
Marked decline in cattle sales as Urbana buyer Gnore Pretavius ships 500-pound steers to Claypool for delivery in December. The cattle, previously contracted at six cents, arrive in poor condition. buyer Mr. Penlorlis foresees a market dip and plans to, if possible, back out of the deal.
Whitley County Indiana January 2000 Chairman Rh Hall calls a meeting of Democratic precinct committeemen and delegates. The gathering at the county courthouse assembly room aims to determine the wishes of working Democrats on who should be selected for new precinct committeemen and delegates to upcoming conventions.
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