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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
9
A detailed portrait of William Jennings Bryan and his Nebraska Fairview farm, describing the home surroundings, family roles, and Bryan's public and private life. It highlights Mrs Bryan's influence, the farm’s handling, the couple’s social circle, and Bryan's busy career as lawyer, lecturer, politician, and editor.
The article recounts an anecdote at a Washington convention where a man, determined to attend the political event, was repeatedly escorted out yet insisted on reentry. It notes implying Bryan might consider running again, with his wife’s influence and family ties shaping his stance. It also mentions probabilities of his election chances tied to Taft’s race and public sentiment.
Local carnival drawn to Lagranje shows turmoil as B L Cumming, manager of the Cummings Carnival, disappears after leaving Sturgis. Discontented show managers report rough treatment and debts left unpaid while advance ticketing in Lagranje yielded no receipts. Separate line notes investigation into a shortage of 783 dollars at Shipshewana involving Agoth Dulin Fadnigye and Megonimine actions. arrest awaited.
Columbus July 10 The state auditor released an estimate of saloons in operation in 1908 based on license applications showing 3050 active saloons, down 482 from 1907. The drop varies by county with Avery and several others losing saloons while Morgan Clinton Fayette Geauga and Harrison report none.
Members of the bar association of the county and their better halves gathered for the fifteenth annual meeting at the Lake James Inn. About eighty-seven attendees enjoyed a banquet and programs featuring toast by Hon. William M. Brown and remarks by judges and lawyers.
A distorted clipping shows Columbia City Business Men's Association planning to supervise and promote local industry and retail commerce. The article notes aims to foster growth, attract new enterprises, and support civic improvement efforts under the protective association.
Discussion with businessmen from other areas focused on membership but produced no concrete action. R F Hood Wesley Magiey and W B Jotumeon were appointed to a committee to formulate a program for upcoming events with action slated for August meeting.
Bluffton Ind July 19 The Cloud lifting for the C B C says the road will be out of John C Curtis receiver within thirty days as sufficient capital has been secured The extension to Vernai les will be taken up at once and connected with the C H D for Cincinnati giving the Erie road a straight Chicago to Cincinnati route
Auburn Indiana July 11 The Modern Woodmen of Auburn plan a August 22 convention at High School Park Auburn with representation from Wayne Kendallville Huntertown and others attending. A MW band from a lodge will supply music along with bands from visiting lodges.
Blupftun Indiana July 10 The county board of commissioners rejected a large petition asking for the Indiana waiting rooms and the men's basement apartment at the teenurt Nanse to remain open on Sundays. No appropriation has been made to hire an extra custodian for Sundays, and the petition cannot be granted until funds are set aside.
Campbell & Co of Indianapolis won the Larwill canal bond sale in Columbia City. About 23,000 dollars in bonds sold for 242 113. Interest and payments plan extend over years, with proceeds to fund a new school building and equipment for Learwill. Completion targeted before November 20.
A fragmented OCR note reports women organizing seating at Court House Park in Laghrange. It notes various workers or groups voting for a party, and specifies seats to be placed by each club in the near future. The text is garbled but suggests a local civic seating arrangement effort.
J M Cold Water Paint advertised as best paint for interior walls with a focus on quality for home use available at Fort Wayne Oil and Supply Co. South.
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