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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
9
A long prose reminiscence on education for women, chic attire, and social gatherings leads into detailed accounts of two upcoming weddings and a flurry of local social events. The piece weaves college culture with bridal plans, luncheon honors, church nuptials, outfits, and hostesses, naming multiple families and guests.
A vintage pattern description details a plaid serge coat and skirt suit for girls, with a double breasted blouse, shoulder trim, and options for cold weather. It specifies fabric needs, sizes from 6 to 12 years, and instructions to order from the Journal Gazette pattern department with a price of 10 shillings.
Rebecca Adams of South Milford was surprised on Saturday by friends and relatives for her ninetieth birthday. Her daughters Mrs E J McDonald of ninety years and Mrs Agumy and Mr McDonald attended with carnations and remembrances. Two brothers, John McDonald of South Dakota and Davis McDonald of Round City joined the celebration. The Pickwick club will be entertained Tuesday afternoon at the home for Mrs John Hughes, 1820 Jackson Street.
Harrisburg January 27 The opening day of the capitol graft prosecutions centered on the Commonwealth agreeing to a separate trial for Architect Joseph Huston. Prosecutors opposed separate trials for Huston’s four codefendants, and the court overruled those motions. The day mainly covered jury selection, not substantial evidence, while rumors swirled Huston might become a state’s witness. The court completed juror selection late in the afternoon.
George W. Cline of Markle found his wife dead in a cow shed at their home in Huntington County. Mrs. Cline had left to milk the cow Sunday night and did not return, prompting her husband to search his property and discover her body in the stable the following morning. The death was attributed to apoplexy.
A fragment from the Journal Gazette indicates orders should be addressed to Pariz Modes Company for a pattern wire sold at 10 cents. The brief note suggests correspondence routing details.
Theatre listing outlines this week’s program at the Majestic with Turner’s company presenting The Yankee Regent and other acts. Ber t M Jerome promotes a new musical comedy with political intrigue and royal plots, featuring romance and comic triumph amid southern charm.
At the temple this week the bill lacks extensive comedy but compensates with strong physical culture by the Belleleice brothers and an amazing Yumath display. The Belleleice brothers, old Fort Wayne favorites, performed several new acrobatic feats, including a remarkable springboard leap. Yumath appeared in a full German soldier uniform, a mechanical, automatonlike act. Willned Hand & Co. presented The Battle of Bunco Bil, a travesty of army life, to good reception. Sutherland and Curtis offered no singing, while Charles Brown delivered songs that surpassed his earlier performances. The Sinodrome closed the program with a strong finish.
The national baseball commission today rejected Ut Reteling's bid for reinstatement, citing absent testimony and lack of mitigating circumstances. Reisling’s organization had previously faced multiple rejections while the American Association listed him among alleged contract violators in a broader membership dispute.
A birth record notes a daughter named Reena for Mr and Mrs Beary Lanta of Forest Park and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs. Hésr ming, of New Waven. Other families include Rov. to Wr. and Mrs. Tinney Seluh ler of Sheldon and Mr and Mrs.icholas irtimore of Skelton Adauizhece Berg, with a newborn in Kringmuiles, St Joe san, Vera.
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