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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1908

Page

3

Restful Sleep Promised by Duffy’s Malt Whiskey

75 year old Syracuse resident Mr John A Thoreas celebrates his 501th wedding anniversary while praising Duffy s Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic stimulant aiding nerves digestion and sleep. He recounts recommending it to a winteriling friend and mentions an illustrated medical booklet with testimonials from users and doctors advice, sold for 1 per bottle by Duty Malt Whiskey Co Rochester NY.

John A. Thoreas Syracuse N. Y Duffy Thomas Dudy Tholens Rochester

Timber sale notice near Mentone Indiana in 2008 county

Advertisement offers a timber sale within four miles of railroad in the county. Lists 200 Poplar trees of excellent quality, six white ash and other hardwoods including black walnut bugus beech and basswood. Timber of the very best quality on 2008 ground. Communications asked to LN Dulaney Mentone Indiana CARE CENTRAL HOUSE.

Dulaney Mentone Indiana Care Central House

Ladies Club Socials Spread Across Varigus Homes

News From Over North-East Indiana reports in LaGrange a sequence of pleasant social gatherings hosted by club members at their homes. Under Mrs. AL Porinta leadershi p a series of talks and discussions on topics such as eating, overeating, and personal welfare were presented by members including Miss Tsegoher and Mrs. Weldon Walon. Hosts served refreshments after each meeting.

Rome W. A. Shuart West Central Ruiak Alias Westbrook Ushi

Obituary notes Mrs. Sarah Yontz dies at 88 in Columbia City

Mrs. Sarah Yontz widow of William Yontz died at her son in law John Brand’s home in Columbia City Ind aged nearly eighty eight. She was born in Fairfield county and survived by two children Mrs. Brand and Manford D Yontz of Indianapolis. Funeral details are reported with local obituary notices.

Columbia City Ind Sarah Yontz William Yontz John Brand Whitley Apunt Bhe Yontz Fairfield Stars County Brand Manford D. Yontz Indisnapolis The William B. Burford Printing Company Columbia City Orphe Graves Rir James Graves Coesse Cuesse Arthur Graves Jesss Oman, Jr Stephen Ruckmen Coesse F Coesse’ Methodist Church M. O. Pillager Coesse Cemeers

Doctor Hart to Move Practice to Illinois

Dr Hart, long in Thorn township, will relocate to Prophetstown Illinois after two years of practice in this county. He will join an older practitioner and hopes to continue his work there while family members remain in Milford.

Churubusco Ind Hart Thornawnship Hae Prophetstown Ill Najy Trinola Thic

Workers Aroused at Garrett WCTU Meeting

In Garrett Indiana on Tuesday afternoon at the Baptist church a large WCTU gathering drew over a hundred Jadlas and attendees who were asked to present their views. Rev Stevens A D Stewart and Dr Greg delivered strong speeches. A follow up meeting is planned for Thursday at 2:30 in the afternoon at the church.

Garrett Ind Baptist Church WCTU Stevens D, Stewart Greg

Big Will Case Hearing At Albion Courthouse

Testimony centered on the Grabow will as witnesses described the farm home life of Guy Graham and his father Patrick Murry with claims of unsound mind. Lordly disputes over ownership and control surfaced as doctors weighed mental capacity amid a 1904 to 1906 timeline, while neighbors and relatives detailed harsh conditions and family tensions.

Albion Ud. An C&s Guy Graham Gay Clara Guy Tad Dr. Gilberts Iim Guy Granam Patrick Murry Henry Graham George Tyler Roscoe Graham John Warner Graham Gsrus Wible Guy Wee J. L. Gilbert Kendallville T. Graham Ms .Hart Graham Coesse

Churubusco Grocer RI Moves to Fort Wayne

In Indiana town of Churubusco Grisemer and Metsker, partners in a grocers business, decide to close out stock rapidly. Grisemer will move with family to Fort Wayne and pursue new plans. Metsker will resume studies at Purdue University. Grisemer serves as secretary of the Fort Wayne South Bend interurban railroad company.

Churubbusch Ind A. Grisemer Fred F. Metshker Grisemer Fort Wayne Metsker Purdue University Grisumer Fort Wayne-South Bend

Noble County Farm Barn Burned In West Noble County

A barn owned by John Strater four miles northwest of Rendallville burned about 10 30 Tuesday night. Bert Strater awoke to flames and watched livestock, including three horses and a large number of sheep, perish. Loss estimated at 2800 with 1650 insured. origin undetermined as no ignition source found.

Rendallville Ind Larag Farm John Strater Bert Strater Jonathan Rinkel George Bert Sawyer

Roble County farmer laid to rest today in Kendallville

Pred Reamer, a well known Roble County farmer, was buried today after dying last Sunday in Meveland. The funeral at 2 o clock was held at the German Methodist Church, led by Rev. Wile Har Miller. A large crowd from northeast of the city attended to pay last respects, with interment at Lake View Cemetery.

Kendallville Ind Pred Reamer Meveland Ehurch Wile Har Miller Meamer Lak View Cometary

Township Meetings Decide Primary System Change in Whitley County

In Columbia City Indiana the central committee met Tuesday afternoon and adopted a resolution. It proposes that township and precinct conventions submit to mass conventions the plan for nominations to replace or modify the primary election system and that the elected subcommittees report the vote back. The group urges voters be given a full explanation of how the primary is operated and calls for a copy of the 1907 law to aid explanations.

Columbia City Ind Andy Frneiner

Almanacs At Auburn Auction Mention Local History

Jaith Today Mrs J A stones turned over to Mrs Case at the demonstration sale many old almanacs once belonging to her grandfather RB Gallup. Items include Phenney kalender 1823 and the Christian almanac with notes on Native and missionary work. AUBURN IND Jan 22 Frank Hogue injured in a Fort Wayne runaway near Stanwood Mich. He suffered a broken arm and crushed shoulder, walked three miles to Stanwood with companion Zimmermar uninjured.

Kendallville Ind Jaith J. A. Stones Morgan Maxon Batavis Edward Giddins Auburn Indy Frank Hogue Hoffman Bros Fort Wayne Stanwood Mich Hogue Lake Shore Zimmer+mar

Churubusco Women's Literary Society Meets

In Churubusco Indiana on January 22 the Women's Literary class held its regular meeting at Mrs. Tirs home. Mrs. Leo Tsay led the session with Our National Capital and the Public and Private Life of President Roosevelt as the study topic. A discussion on which is the more lasting friendship between men or women followed, ending in a tie vote and brief current events remarks.

Churubusco Ind Tirs Hy Grisamer Leo Tsay Roosevelt Rana

Living Skeleton Dead Across the Nation

A fragmented OCR note reports a so called living skeleton died on January 22 in Edward countrywide attention. The item mentions Anbonia Niedlung and a street exhibit in museums spanning years.

Edward

Mrs Henry Colerick Hurt After Fall From Porch

Mrs Henry Colerick of West Derry Street was painfully hurt last evening when she leaned over a low railing and fell about four feet to the ground. She suffered bruises and required medical attention.

Henry Colerick West Derry Street

Socialists Meet in Tenth Ward Gathering and Chartering

About 200 residents attended a meeting in the Tenth ward at mid street and Creighton avenue where twenty members were admitted into an organization. Socialists declare plans to organize in every ward across the city as they expand activity.

Tenth Ward Mid Street Creighton Avenue Socialiss

Eczema Cure Promoted by D D B Prescription

An advertisement touts Dr Decatur Dennis and his D. D. B. Prescription as a pure vegetable remedy for eczema and other skin diseases. It claims wintergreen oil with glycerine and thymol forms a safe formula, removing irritants instantly when applied, with PRESER BROS store contact in Calhoun and Columbus.

Decatur DB Dennis de Liens Preser Bros

Indiana Merchants Association Reports Nine New Organizations Formed

The Indiana Merchants Association reports nine new local merchant groups formed in the year. Secretary T. F. Datere from Vincennes notes strong regional interest and letters from legislators encouraging broader merchant organization. Elwood Lawton and Bel Frantt spoke on benefits to communities. attendees visited wholesale houses and delegates planned theater attendance to see The Girl Question.

Terro Baute, Ltd Ihdixtia Reta Fornbig T. F. Datere Vincennes Minke Bis Antiiel Moresse Giao Becruary Palfrey

Former County Treasurer Declared Bankrupt in Indiana

Daniel N. Ervin, appointed trustee, reports on Daniel P. Holds bankruptcy case in the United States District Court, Indianapolis. Brwin’s investigation finds Holds’s property under $800, leading to his bankruptcy ruling. Holds long served as county treasurer and was once wealthy before failed oil investments.

Detatur Democrat Daniel N. Ervin Daniel P. Holds Tinitea States District Court of Indianapolis Brwin Bolds Vousty Weathy

Police fire shots catch prowler on Baker Street

Police officers Reverle Cheviron and Glen Johnson fired several shots during an early morning chase and captured Ea Cur fils, a Young Tegra, reported prowling around a residence at 205 Baker Street. Curtis said he was hanging around and was checked for drink.

Reverle Cheviron Glen Johnson Ea Curfils Tegra Baker Street Curtis Jes Dranken Neas

Row at Columbus Over Option Bill

The hearing on the county option bill before the senate committee tonight broke up in confusion after speakers on both sides were cried down. The senate chamber held the largest crowd ever inside, reflecting intense public interest in the issue.

Columbus Senate Committee Pernies Jon Senate Chambers Phil See High School

Fort Wayne ReUmer Robbed at Lima

A Fort Wayne man reported being robbed of five dollars while staying at the Cot mul hotel in Lima. Police say indications suggest the money may have come from another location. The hotel owner defends his establishment’s reputation.

Bima Republican-Gazette Mb. Lynde Wayne Cotmul Prophetes Marshall Mille Kelley Marshall

Raincoat Sale Cuts 20 Percent And More Deals

Advertisement lists assorted raincoats with discounts up to 20 percent and several prices. Mentions sale ending February 1 and a Patterson Fletcher contact with phone number 405 Cab for inquiries.

Patterson Fletcher CD

Old Shipmate Holmes Receives Warm Weather Letter

Sergeant Holmes, in charge of the local navy recruiting office, receives a long letter from old shipmate James Warner aboard the flagship Connecticut. Warner, writing from sea near Trinidad on December 20, 1908, describes warm Caribbean conditions and jokes about their voyage and the ship’s cook.

Holmes United States Navy James Warner United States Connecticut Warner Ayith Pascif Trinidad Indibe Indiane

Ohio Legislature Seeks Bryan Address on Bank Deposits

The Ohio House adopted a resolution inviting Willan J. Bryan to address the general assembly on February 19 about guaranteeing bank deposits as proposed in several bills. The Senate was expected to concur with the resolution.

Columbus Willan J. Bryan

City News on Tinkham and Retchelderfer Funeral

City news reports Misa Grace Tinkham recovering after appendectomy with complications from grip. Virginia Barber and Mrs Janice Harger are mentioned. Captain and Mrs A M Reichelderfer and Mr and Mrs W J Probasco travel to Maysville for the funeral of Mrs Charles Retchelderfer at one o clock this afternoon. Captain Retchelderfer is a nephew and Mrs Probasco a niece of the decedent.

Misa Grace Tinkham Virginia Barper Janise Harger A. M. Reichelderfer W. J. Probasco Maysville Charles Retchelderfer Retchelderfer Probasco

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