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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1908

Page

3

Steuben County Farmers Institute Holds Two Day Session

At Steuben County Farmers Institute a two day session featured officer elections and talks on beet production and farm life. Attendees included local and college visitors, with readings by Mrs. W. Be Stimar and Elsa Mayer Cough, plus demonstrations on agronomy and poultry work, reflecting community farming interests.

Ihiuk W. Be Stiimar Eilsa Mayer Burris Blura M. Meeks Delaware Vs

Cline on Retirement of Mr Robinson from Race

In Canrila Indiana on January 26 Anat interview with XL Cyres Cline discusses the retirement of Mr Robinson from the congressional race. Cline says the withdrawal was surprising yet agreeable as Robinson preferred home life to Washington. He notes visiting Robinson in Fort Wayne as the news broke and recalls their long friendship.

Canrila Ind Tne Kiet Nelys Fann XL Cyres Cline Robinson Cline Mr. Robinson Fort Wayne

Warsaw High School Tiger January Issue Features Essays and Humor

The Warsaw High School January issue of Tiger contains stories and verse such as A Joke on the Judge by Raom ope Richter and A Reward by Amos Foulke, plus a calendar, editorials, and athlete notes. Rhea G. Foster teaches, with exchanges and a patronized print run.

Warsaw Ing Juanarte Taeft

Noble County Fire Losses Paid in Full

Noble County fires settled with insurer Noble County Insurance of Brimfield paying John and Bert Strater losses estimated between 2800 and 4000 dollars in full. Losses to G F Johnson and G Long totaled 159 and 509 dollars respectively with Johnson receiving 784 and Long receiving 0? The report notes adjuster W Buss in town Saturday.

Kendallville Ing GO. W. Buss Noble County Insurance Company Brimfield Noble Heaunty John Bert Strater GF. Jonnson G. Long Mr. Joinsun Long

Dr. G. M. Cushing to Wed in Chicago Card Announcement

Kendallville Ind Jan 36 Cards announce the approaching marriage of Dr G M Cushing to Mise Louise Benforth of Chicago. The ceremony will Feb 1 at the bride’s home in Chicago. Dr Cushing is son of Mrs Julis Cushing of Kendallville and has lived in Chicago the past ten years. Cast congratulatory messages pour in from local neighbors.

Kendallville Ind G. M. Cushing Mise-Louise Benforth Chicago Gine Cushing Julis. Cushing Ken Dallville Galcago

Angola Minga News Highlights Local Visits and Illness

In Angola Indiana on January percent Johsnie Krat zen visits sister Mrs Toerner in Selo 0. The Valley side car crowd fills Hallrday with farmers awaiting atrute. Georges Williamson and daughter Ser ma travel to Montpelier to visit brother and family. Mrs Judser A Ritter suffers a serious attack and remains in bed. Captain Shaughness and Lt Sam E Rheffer attend a meeting of the Offecerk of the Pliind regiment in Auburn. Mrs Boris Welch, caring for her son, prepares to return to home in O where she will abstain from agabhoul. H Mord son listed ill.

Angola Ind Johsnie Kratzen Scott Township Toerner Selo Aleng Atrute Georges Williamson Serma Montpelier Auburn Atland

Auburn Minor News Update at Fort Warnd City

Fort Warnd residents report local events as Miss Carrie Hoffman and Mrs. Cloyd regain status after a notable incident. Frank Parting, James Lane, and William Williamson were seen at the Garrett store gathering rumors and social chatter. Garrett townfolk note visitors from Ta aipatli and J. Wi. Baxt's party spent the evening in Garrett.

Karl Kpapp Suiroy Fort Warnd Sas Gaura Roa Ansithark Ned Frank Parting Janes Lane Wil ‘Williamson Garrett Coliamum Yanan F Menride Ta Aipatli J. Wi Baxt Tunhomt

Butler Minor News Item Fragment

Fragmentary local note mentions Fae aged 21 and Mr Cun visiting, with scattered names such as Sturgis, Maher Rennasbynivelte, and Pryor queen. Mentions Atlchigiin Pryor and a trip west to visit a brother in Springs. Unclear sequence of events and incomplete details.

Fae Cun Sturgis

Fragmented postwar diary fragment on cotton labor and slavery hints

An opaque excerpt describes cotton picking labor, enslaved or bonded workers, and rough plantation conditions. It mentions a long cotton bag dragged along, stations five to six miles apart, and merchants supplying food while workers endure harsh weather and dismal facilities.

Kendallville John Machel Tang Eise Yale Wenis & We

Marshall in Favor Growing Statewide Support

Indianapolis observer Manford D. Yants reports rising favor for Hon. Thomas R. Marshall across Indiana counties. Traveling representative Wilkon Burford notes strong sentiment in towns and counties, praising Marshall's prospects and urging continued county by county campaigning ahead of the convention.

Manford D. Yants Indianapolis Gaye Mbia Marshall

Former Kendallville merchant dies in South Bend

Edward Sprankle, a well known Kendallville merchant, died Friday evening in South Bend of peritonitis after a two week illness. He was 43, survived by his wife and daughter Miss Grace. Former hardware store owner on Orchard Street, he later worked for Michigan Store Co. The funeral was held at 2:30 PM today from his home at 1920 South Michigan Street, South Bend.

Kendallville Ind Edward Sprankle South Bend Grace Snankis Orchard Street AM. Fetter Creston Iowa Ister Michigan Store Company South Michigan Street

Noble County Farmer Sees Big Profits From Lead Mine

Beedallville Ind Jan 26 Wm Devoe Noble county farmer northeast of the city visited town Saturday reporting large profits from his lead and zinc mines. He took interest in the Pocock Valley Mining Co in Kansas where dividends ranged 16 to 36 percent, last at 20 percent. The mine owns about sixteen acres, now fifty five feet underground, with a depth of 158 feet. Five hundred tons were mined last month with little zinc in the ore.

Beedallville Ind Wm. Devoe Noble County Wes Ead Zie Devo Kansas Betains Pocock Valley Mining Company Devoe

Kendallville Personals Report Daily Social Notices

Kendallville Indiana social notes list residents visiting friends and family. Jen tery JH Viranl returns home from a visit with her grandson. W C Lash of Albion visits local friends. A B Martin receives a letter from C Franks who winters at Fort Myers Florida describing unusually cold weather. G T Kane and son Walter arrive from River Gl to build houses and stay for the week. Mrs I K Sweihart visits Sturgis for a few days. Miss Hines Hollister and Grace Beasley return to Brimfield Seewaay from visits with friends. Lester Wilson leaves for Napparice to visit friends. John Rossbacher and Ste tle son and daughter from South Bend arrive for a visit with Rossbagher's parents. Mrs L W Welker of Athlon visits family in Kendallville. Mr Graves of the Graves law practice is ill and confined to home with limited recovery. longtime attorney has retired from active duties.

Kendallville Ind Jen Tery JH. Viranl Jacob Kraner W.C. Lash Albion Martin C. Franks Fort Myers G. TF. Kane Walter River Lie I. K Sweihart Sturgis Misson Hines Hollister Grace Beaslet Brimfeld Seew Lester Wilson Napparice John Rossbacher Ste Tle South Bend Airy Ross Bagher TL. Graves A.C. Cleveland Me. Graves Graves Lis Pia Hubert A. Mens Warsaw Rmyers Manufacturing Company Marion Green South Whitley Bert Stroud Herbert Lohman Warealy Dean Big Pour Biggineman Joe Campield Charles Douglas Fogle Darm John Hess Bing Mette Hess Syracuse LL. Lambins Piercaton Misa Halen Schultemyer Carl Behultzmyer H. P. Comstock James Hibschman Milth Ingripps Warsei Willem Terrel Frank Krutl Pierceton Herl Beebe Weranw Timer- Leifer Gresh Wersay C. Ty Leonard Sliver Lake I. Petri Satururday Nevada O. Brindley S. R. Hamlin Lyttle Sideyard Leesburg Slahor Eatléa Mra Henry Atrombeck North Webster Aaron Miller D. M. Neher Milford W. H. Roberts Waten Mes Columble City

There’s a Reason Read The Read to Weilville in pkgs

Many people marvel at the effects of leaving off coffee and using Postum in its place but there is nothing marvelous about it only common sense Coffee contains a drug Caffeine which is a destroyer of digestion and the pervane system Postum is a rebuildermade of wheat which contains the vital phosphates that repair the damage done by coffee What’s the use to keep sick and miserable when a simple change of diet will bring back health and happiness There’s a Reason Read The Read to Weilville in pkgs

Weilville

Not A Bigamist In Cleveland Rumor Suppressed In Indiana

In South Whitley Indiana reports claim F C Zisrath known as the Tung Jack comedy star was arrested in Cleveland for bigamy. Local officials say there is no foundation to the rumor, noting he married once and lives with his present wife and two children at 5909 Woodland Avenue. A rumor source is suspected of personal rancor. In Columbia City sixteen year old Homer Malott, son of Dr Janie Malott, cut his left foot with an ax while chopping wood, receiving eight stitches. In Warsaw farmers’ institute members hope to raise funds by subscriptions to widen farmer participation next August or September.

South Whitley Ind Dan F.C. Zisrath Tung Jack Fred Hech Cleveland Whodland East Fifty-fith Streets Erath Anshea Woodland Avenue Journsl Gazette Zlerath Walcome Ad Columbia City Jen Shy- Homer Janie Mallott Land Nim Mallett Warsaw Farmers’ Institute

Inspector Caine to Visit Warsaw Opera House

Inspector PF J Caine of the state factory inspectorate will visit Warsaw this week to inspect the opera house and nearby water buildings as part of fire safety checks. He recently toured Ware and other facilities, offering recommendations on fire escapes and general maintenance. A Morning Musical at Miss Ardele Perkins home featured vocal solos by Misses Celia Helmuth and Anne Light with readings from Tanner and Florence Drake.

PF. J. Caine Warsaw Opera House Warsaw Peter 3. Clie Soulh Bend Cline Ware Saw Atel Kenoadt Viele Ardele Perkins Wear Rush Street Tanner Florence Drake Jedth Celia Helmuth Anns

Leesburg Items and Local Happenings Report

Kosciusko County News from Avrassn notes community events in Leesburg and surrounding areas. Reports include factory chair plant watch, potential reorganizing efforts for Leesburg Citizens and Merchants, progress on local revival meetings, and visits by residents to Warsaw and Syracuse. Weather mentions light snow and ferry operations, plus upcoming athletic and church activities and local social visits.

Local Social Notes From Warsaw and Vicinity

A condensed list chronicles residents visiting or traveling through Warsaw, Pierceton, Leesburg, Milford, Syracuse and surrounding areas. Names include Hubert A Mens Marion Green and Bert Stroud. updates on Herbert Lohman and others slowly recovering, and several visits with relatives in Pierceton and Warsaw.

Exceptional Sunday School at Clunette and Warsaw Meeting

Delegates from Konclusko County Sunday School Society in Warsaw praised Chinette Sunday School for its treasury surplus and noted other local strong schools. The discussion covered Home Department phases, parented day ideas, class organization, and prompts for officials to resign if duties falter. A proposal urged annual meetings of township presidents and superintendents to boost interest, with concerns about presidents neglecting other Sunday schools.

Waksay Tan Robinger Council of Konclusko Warsaw Chinette Ita Mel. R. Summy Home Department Ela Miller Sellers Geors A W. Elliott Sundar Apple of Alsreve

Anti Saloon Address At Columbia City

Prof William Anheratt of Fostoria Ohio spoke at the Methodist Episcopal church in Columbia City on saloon economics and community impact. He noted moderation, praised saloon workers, and announced plans to leave teaching at Foster Lane to take up residence in Columbia City.

Columbia City Ind Wm. & Anheratt Fostoria South Watley Methodist Epiaco~ Pal Hlof Albertson Morrell Cleve Land Township Fosterlay

Barber Unimproved at Larwill After Illness

E L Barber of Port Wayne was brought to Larwill Indiana after a fall on Street Thursday. He remains in grave condition in his former home, cared for by his daughter Mrs Lewis Clevenger and her husband. Insomnia and inability to rest are the worst symptoms.

Hunting Licenses Granted in Warsaw Area

Hunting licenses have been issued this year to D. R. Hower of Syracuse C G Wertengberg of Packerton Wood Leesburg A Lyle of Winona Lake and a W Poison of Warsaw.

Warsaw Ind D. R. Hower Syracuse Wertenberger Packerton Wood Leesburg Lyle Winos Lake W. Poison

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Aids Recovery From Grip

The greatest danger from grip is pneumonia, not observed when Chamberlains Cough Remedy is used. It relieves the lungs, opens secretions, allays the cough, and aids nature in restoring health. Millions have used it with satisfactory results.

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