12 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1912
Page
1
A man named Fred Pare ish died after a rail road accident near LaGrange while attempting to alight from a moving Valley line train. He was 58, a farm laborer from New Ontario, employed at Lang residence, and witnesses described a momentary misstep as the train rolled about eight miles per hour.
A low pressure system over Nebraska brings scattered showers to the Dakotas while the western region faces variable conditions. The remainder of the country trends toward fair and warmer weather with some unsettled periods Saturday. Local forecasts for Fort Wayne predict fair and cooler conditions with increasing cloudiness and a chance of showers later.
July 11 report from Payne notes multiple hospital visits and medical procedures. Wesley Zorveningal, Lawrence Miller, and Mrs. Joy Miller are mentioned with appendicitis surgeries and postsurgical care at St Joseph’s Hospital. Family gatherings, visits, and local social events accompany updates on relatives and friends in Fort Wayne and nearby towns.
A garbled yet dense batch of notes from Brushy Prairie and surrounding areas covers visits, funerals, and family news. It mentions Mr and Mrs W. Kaafmas at their Lagran ge home with Mrs W OAD of Van Wert, and mentions various relatives in Anpol and Springfield. The text notes a horse, farm events, and social attendance at church services and funerals, including Mrs Jane Talmage of East Springfield, with oblique references to health and farming conditions.
The article lists speakers including Prof Wilbert Russell of Earlham College and Dr Mamuel Charles Black of Toledo. Ine Landeith of Nashville spoke on efficient living while Dr Boyle of Duke Fortet guided daily devotional hours.
A popular young couple, Tricey Mc Morrill and Mins Gertrudy Glayd of Kendallville, were married by Rev. Geo. B. Tarke at Albion VU church this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The groom works at Ant & Walling, the bride is daughter of OG Gloyd, and both will reside in Mendallyville. Local celebrations followed with noted friends and a promise to continue residence here. Hot brau for five lobsters, raft shelled crabs and black.
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