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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1908

Page

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Lutheran Orphan Society Election At St Paulas Church

The annual meeting of the Lutheran Orphan Society was held at St Pauls church. Trustees were reelected with Philip Wambarangs as president G Spiegel as treasurer and Rev William Moll as secretary. Afterward a students chorus from Concordia College and the choir supported a music program.

St. Paula Church Philip Wambarangs G. Spiegel Treserrer Jiliam Moll Fuorusea Concordia Cillere Ang Willzupt Moll

American Torpedo Boats Arrive in Buenos Aires Welcome

American torpedo boats arrived in Buenos Aires after leaving Rio Janeiro on January 21. Commander Cone and officers were welcomed by Argentine officials and crowds. Boats remain until Thursday before joining the battleship fleet for a voyage toward Sandy Point and the Magellan Strait.

Buenos Ayres Rio Janeira Moret Ministery of Marine Enriqueta Lieut. Cone Fla Cone Sandy Magellan Straits Trarlne Dent of the Republic Naval Club

iGANS Will Be Forced To Enter Ring Again

Chicago January 20 Joe Gana faces forced boxing return as Henry Lyons asserts Gans may be pressed into a rematch with Egula Manoel Reazona. The tale notes Baltimore promoter Tyana and a hotel stake tied to a potential bout amid talks of money and gambling disputes shaping local boxing plans.

Igans Chicago Joe Gana Manoel Reazona Henry Lyons Gans George Dixon Lyar Seioon Baltimore Metropolis Rew Tyana Iva Gang la Joe Rooney

Impressive Salem Church Service and Installation

A German service at Salem Reformed Church featured Rev. Edward A. Kelismeier being installed as pastor by Rev. Phillip Ruhl. Rev. J. Bosch and Rev. B. Rut preached, praising the new pastor, a Heidelberg seminary graduate, with a strong pulpit record from Garrett and Autumn.

Salemm Salem Reformed Ehirenh Edward A. Kelismeier Phillip Ruhl Ruhi B. Rut Reformed Church Orphans’ Home J. A. Bosch St. John’s Church Bosch Heidelberg Semmerr Tutin Garrett Auturn Kleismeier Frliowshin

Better Telephone Service for Bluffton

Special to the Journal-Gazette Bluffton Ind January 25 0 S Brineman former county auditor has applied to the city council for a franchise for telephone service and it will undoubtedly be granted He offers in guarantee 2 Fate of 1 60 per mistile for business houses and 1 per month for residences and rural service He says Bell which bought out the United company last year is charging more for its services than independent companies in surrounding cities and while It is paying a legitimate dividend on the stock the stock has been so heavily watered that a large percent is paid on the real value

Journal-Gazette Bluffton Ind S.brineman Bell United Company

Bryan Dodges Politics in Washington Visit

William Jennings Bryan did not discuss presidential politics with Democratic leaders in Congress during his Washington trip. He met social contacts and church figures, spoke at First Presbyterian, visited a convalescing official, and planned informal talks with senators and representatives. Dinners hosted by Senator Newlands would split attendance to cover most Democrats. Bryan departs for Roanoke Tuesday night for his daughter’s schooling.

Washington Williayg J. Bryan Mr. Bryan Congress Brian West Mount Pleasant Congresamenal Bryan Capitol Sivan Newlands Nevada Bryan Willeave Roanoke

National Bank of North America withdraws from clearing house

The National Bank of North America announces withdrawal from the clearing house association and liquidation under the comptroller of the currency. Deposits have fallen from $19.8 million in August to about $3 million today. Havemeyer notes solvency and stockholders may recover par value. bank reorganization had recently occurred with Havemeyer becoming president after Morse.

Panama Clearing House United Statates Willian A. Wash Clearing House Committee National Bank of North America Clearing House Association Guidation Havemeyer Tme Morse Alfred H Curtis WW. F. Havemeyer W. Morse Curtis Bene Freon

John Murphy Fort Wayne citizen dies at 67

John Murphy an old Fort Wayne resident for about fifty years died Sunday night at St Josephs hospital from complications of diseases He was born in Ireland County Cork and came to Fort Wayne as a young man He worked in the Pennsylvania shops and served briefly on the city police force He lived at the corner of Holman and Ula streets then with his daughter Mrs Corneille on the north side

John Murphy Fort Wayne St. Joseph's Hospital County Cork Ireland Pennsylvania Holman and Ula Mrs. Corneille

Policemen to Elect Pension Fund Trustees

Patrolman Ben Elliott secretary of the police pension fund issues notice of an election to elect trustees by policemen from 5 39 to Bom on February 10. Eligible officers with two years service may run and must file names with the secretary a week before the election.

Ben Elliott Police Pension Fund Bom Choost Ay Aircetora Mhust

Great Russian chess master dead in Pryersburg

Pryersburg January 4 T. Tchigarin noted chess master died here today. Born 1850, he competed in numerous national and international tournaments and was repeatedly among the winners. Steling, the well known Bracer of Wayne Irice, celebrated his fiftieth birthday yesterday and entertained the Stolzenau in the evening.

S&t. Pryersburg

English Fighter Burns Dublin Bout Looms in February

English boxer Tommy Burns Dublin is set for a February match for a $7800 purse. A syndicate guarantees the bout on the 10th with Dublin sporting men and Palmer. If he wins, Burns will face Jem Hoache on St Patrick's day, with a side bet of $2,500.

Lonpon Tommy Burns Dublin Meet Jack of Dublin Palmer Jem Hoache St. Patrick's Day

Majestic Bills My Wife's Family and Other Attractions

The Majestic presents My Wife's Family this afternoon and evening with Clover and gatchs noted as a crowd favorite. Plays Thursday through Sunday offer The Yankee Regent and Under Southern Skies with matinees and nightly shows. The program touts high comedy, musical numbers, and top vaudeville talents as a strong entertainment lineup for the week.

Turners Thorsday Elks’ Mine Steels Yale

The Yankee Regent Receives Rave From Chicago Audience

A lively stage review notes John Colling in the lead as Goo Goo Alan with a cast of fifty. The production, including a pony bullet illusion, dazzled in Chicago proving a sensational Deputer musical offering despite the city’s usual indifference.

John Colling Goo Goo Alan Chicago

Temple Vaudeville Bills Delight Fort Wayne Audiences

This afternoon and evening at the Temple offers a high wattage vaudeville bill. Headliners include the Hellaire Brothers and The Battle of Bunce Hill with Southerland and Curtis. Also featured are 161 Tuma, Barry Bond & Co, and comedian Charles Brown in a sensational spectacle. Fort Wayne audiences are promised an exceptional show at an attractive price.

Fort Wayne Bés Helllaire Brothers H. Wilerd Barry Bond & Co Battle of Bunce Hill Southerland Curtis Charles Brown

Fraudulent sale alleged in Huntington grocery case

Perfect and Co wholesale grocers claim a sale of Spangler grocery by Roland Spangler to Christ Slapt was fraudulent, arguing the stock was undervalued and the transfer harmed creditors. Spangler reportedly moved to Mort Ayn after the disposition.

Perfect & Co Ottavit Huntington Spangler Roland Spangler Christ Slapt Mortayn

Publicity commandments for effective newspaper ads

A period style admonition against wasteful campaigns and rival tracking. It urges focused, principled advertising with steady daily effort and truthful, value driven messaging rather than flashy gimmicks or copying competitors.

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