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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
8
Fragmentary reminiscence praises Father John’s Medicine as a trusted remedy after a grip with pneumonia. The speaker notes other remedies failed but claims this tonic provided relief and a sense of safety.
A ten year old Cathedral school pupil was struck by a car driven by Gill Wolgemet, chauffeur for Dr. L Drayer, on Berry Street near Calhoun. The boy suffered severe leg and head injuries but is not expected to be seriously harmed. Witnesses say the chauffeur did not sound a horn or brake before the collision. The boy was treated at Woodworth's drug store and then taken to Drayer's office before going home.
The defense attorney Mr. Littleton reviews Harry Thaw's history and heredity as an argument for insanity. He contrasts expert testimony with police and coroner witnesses, urging jurors to find Thaw not guilty by reason of insanity and stressing the duty to judge sanity beyond the letters and sensational evidence. Adjournment follows the lengthy address.
A local ad claims a $1000 guarantee with every bottle of Dr Leonhardt's Hem-Raid for piles. A testimonial from George Cook of St Thomas Ontario describes relief after ten years of suffering when internal tablets removed the pile cause, with outlets listed in Fort Wayne and Buffalo for purchase.
Cincinnati Tar reports Marshal Maratead once United States consul to England dies at 91 following appendicitis operation. He was noted journalist and author, age forty five. Evansville Ind notes George W. Bewenl wholesale grocer and former president of Central Baseball League dies today.
A late July raid at Adams Expo Company in Mansfield involved two masked men who overpowered an agent, stole 3000 and a bag with 1400 in gold, then fled toward Galton. McGinty, a friend of the agent, and Stevens were arrested in New London with the loot. Stevens confessed implicating McGinty. McGinty denies charges, while detectives pursue the case.
Grand Jury 10 assists in a murder inquiry connected to the Croy case. Officers Grice, Hughes, and Dr. Sorrell hunted evidence out of town while Herman Miller’s wife Mrs. Miller and her daughter were interviewed by Prosecutor Thoms. Miller’s gun recovered. family sorrow noted as investigation continues.
A promotional line touts Hastatter's Stomach Tonic to calm distress after meals. It claims the product prepares the stomach to receive food, aids digestion, directs assimilation, and restores bowel regularity. The language emphasizes swift relief and homemade wellness remedies.
An early advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for sick headaches indigestion dyspepsia flatulence heartburn vomiting and colds with a claim of aiding female health and general stomach comfort.
Police trap at Woodburn results in the arrest of Baker and Stout in connection with the Cray murder. Miller, a town marshal and former deputy sheriff, faces accusations as his family endures near starvation. Detectives disguise themselves to locate suspects, while a 2250 reward supports the pursuit and citizen reactions mix praise with concern over possible misidentifications.
The Majestic presents Under Southern Skies with Thursday through Saturday matinee and night showings. A Saturday matinee features Under Southern Lines returning to the Majestic. The production draws big crowds yearly, with new dances, scenery, and costumes. Yale trio from Jules Burress College will appear Sunday evening, and a dramatic race scene includes real boats on stage.
At The Temple shows prove popular with large audiences each week. Bellalaice Bros open at the Hippodrome New York City on Monday after losing their engagement here Saturday night. Richard Arcy and Virginia Johnson take their place Sunday night in their travesty Jail for Ransom, billed as a top laugh producer in vaudeville.
Wright Huntington headlines a vaudeville program at the Temple next week with a strong comedy act "A Stolen Tiss" direct from Chicago. The bill features Dave Nowlin, Tehard Barry, Virginia Duhnwet, Coyne and Tinall in a lively lineup of travesty and comedy sketches.
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