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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1908

Page

4

Stephen Fleming Meets Committee on City Pumping Stations

Commercial Club committee to review city pumping stations with City Board of Works support. Ford displays water-tight meter box. potential large order if satisfactory. Safety board to hear cases against two patrolmen. ordinance on building codes to be discussed. dog incident leads to required action. two Chicago Street properties cleared for frame dwellings.

City Hell Noten Vieard of Works Trady Commercial Club Edwin H. Ford Ford Meier Company Hartford City Ind Board of Works Lennon Ordon Ford Toy Board of Safety Junk Buuck Richard Kelly Cleaut of Works Guy Colerick Wiliam J.howey Morin Johnson Johnson J. S. Vermee Soul Calhoun Street Ienelas Actin Heal Chicago Street 4B Fin Company George Lo Warens Fletcher Genim Contvater Senaiat

Admission Price Reduced to a Quarter for Races This Week

The admission price for this week's races has been cut to 25 cents, making attendance more affordable. Organizers urge racing fans to arrive early for the best viewing spots and to enjoy the reduced rates throughout the schedule.

Lagrange Republicans to Host Ratification Meeting

The Republicans of LaGrange County plan a ratification meeting soon with Warren delivering the principal address. Preparations include demonstrations of enthusiasm and other events. The date is not yet set, and an August 2 soldiers’ reunion at Pisgah may influence the schedule.

Lagrange Iné BaGrange Warren Watson I Pisgah Air Soiton

Big Redeemer Sunday School Picnic at Swinney Park

A large gathering is planned at Swinney Park for Wednesday Redeemer Sunday School Picnic. The event includes community fellowship. local notices mention garden hose sales from Fort Wayne Oil & Supply Co at wholesale prices.

Swinney Park Redeemer Fort Weyne Oil & Supply Co

Kendallville Soufle Married at Avilla

Kendallville Soufle wedding in Avilla details a ceremony officiated by a pastor of the Avilla parish. The event unites Anas Nera Ft Willen and Mr and Mrs Kreil Vet ath ita tly with attendees from Idt ena Larivin, Mb. Bits, and others. The couple plan to travel to Indiana Harbor after the ceremony. observers note the social significance of the union.

Fir Kist Rendallatile Fey An & Strisit Avilla San Indiana Haibor

Ashley Editor Seeks Former Merchant Details

By Rist Newa Reread AV EIEN. Tit tats ye Falior Poss at the Ante Thies. is an ecocd- Ine ti reli ie hiethinw by some of Une ants eonly i 1 " fall, tenner general merch at that phe. Mr. Osfall played an onder.

Rist Newa Mr. Osfall

Youngest Man on Olympic Team Named at 18

Chicago July 20 Robert Foster eighteen years old is believed youngest named to American Olympic squad. Foster the sole member from Evanston and a student at Evanston Academy. He has a strong swim record with times of 1 0 yard in TI and 220 yards in 2 3 2 8.

Chicago Robert Foster Foster Buster Evanston The Stone Evanston Academy

Action over shrine work yields judgment in Astiwy court

The defendant Mr Gstall refused to accept the shrine work and pay for it. A justice's court at Astiwy issued a judgment of four, transferring the case to the DeKalb crewth court for trial in the present term.

Gstall Astiwy DeKalb Crewth Court

Prohibitionists Hold Enthusiastic Caucus In Topeka

A small, enthusiastic Prohibition meeting convened in Topeka with Lowe presiding. Township ticket candidates discussed included Abrah: William Ley as trustee, Joseph Roderick as assessor, and others for justice of the peace and township positions. The gathering aimed to solidify support for next year’s slate.

Iy Bist Topeka den Rornty M. Lengeor Dewe

Business Transfered at Auburn Yesterday

Auburn Indiana July 20 During the full season if there is such at this place appears to be a Convenient dle for business places to change hamis East week the Vandalia elevator was purchased by an Auburn party of the Vandalia railroad company and for day the Cramer Son feed and exchange stock was sold to H C Hoodelmier who will combine the purchase with the stock already an hond et hin pla oy South Cedar street Mr Tlovdelmier is whitley experienced in the use of business saving transwele business in its line on Host Ninth for a long time

Br Klst News Bursan Auburn Ind Vandalia Vandalia Railroad) Company Cramer & Son Feed and Exchange H. C Hoodelmier South Cedar Street Afr

Death notices for Mrs Tale Be Petit and Elizabeth Kera

Funeral details list the deaths of Mrs Tale Be Petit widow of Joho Pettit and Mrs Elizabeth Kera. Services set for morning at 1108 River met avenue with Rev Santee Waeen officiating. Also noted are burial plans for Mrs Clare Herbst at Lindenwood cemetery and related rites at Trinity Methodist Episcopal church.

Tale Be Petit Joho Pettit Mes Spevker Helen Brann Elie Lean Hye Henry Otte G. Belsit Wabash Es Dausharity Mobile Als Brier Akron Elizaveth Kerawil Imernings River~ Met Avenue Santee Waeenhats Clare Herbst Aecinek Edward Brew Richardson Avenue Ate Trinity Methodist Epiacopsl W Liver Pilav Lindenwood

Double Tragedy Ends Carguse in Dry Town Prank

In Portage County Indiana a drinking spree at a dry village store ends in tragedy. Jones fired toward Claude Pruitt, who survived. Pruitt returned fire and died. Jones then killed himself. Both men were married, with prior ties to the community and recent moves, while family and friends witnessed the events.

Dylas Claude Pruity Jenn Truitt Ray Clark Stilo Koh Arthur Smith Hilishieg Jones Lake Erie Bell Claude Pruitt Jonze Pruitt Innes Bolt Julia Pruitt Laude Claude John Prukte John Prukte Came Into the Store He Called Oit Tg Jones Pruit Reid Tinedang Piroment Finnshed Hillisbure Wes Pigue Janss Prutt Seb Pruitt William Tizer Belt Ina Pilzer

Baseball Today Routh Reng Versus Fort Tayné

A brief sports item notes a baseball tilt between Routh Reng and Fort Tayné slated for 3 20 with Patterson Fletcher Co advertising a sale on swimwear and a price drop to 25 cents for the week.

Patterson-Fletcher Co

Wabash Medium Exposed at Warsaw

In Warsaw Indiana on a Sunday evening the medium John Ramsey from Wabash was exposed during a séance testing by skeptics. Ramsey had previously performed in Warsaw and his séances drew crowds. during the test he used a moving table method and his foot was found off a leg as the illusion was revealed.

Elst News Brrenuy Warsaw Ind John Ramsey Wabash Ramsey Ruteey Spirita Jone Don Anneeranee Jenn Joo

Automobile Stage Wreck Injures Fifteen Near Lynden

Pellingham Washington July 20 A heavy automobile stage from Lynden was wrecked last night injuring fifteen passengers, three seriously. A tire stripping from a wheel tore into the steering gear causing the car to swerve and overturn over an embankment.

Pellingham Wash Lynden

Dry beer verdict in Indiana trial declares not guilty

Ind July 20 jury returns a not guilty verdict in the state case against Charles Murphy accused of selling dry beer. An Indiana University analyst testified the beverage contains under 48.1 percent alcohol per volume, noting twelve bottles would not intoxicate an adult. The cider-like term dry territory and preparation were discussed by the defense and expert.

Bloomngto Ind Charles Murphy Indianapelis Company Robert C. Lyons University of Indiana Galpen Les

Lima Man Arrested for Embezzlement

Barry was arrested by Chicago police after Lima authorities wired he was wanted for embezzlement. He had baggage traced to Chicago and checked through to the city. He was found with a woman companion who was not wanted by Lima authorities.

Chicago T. S Barry Wras Lima Barry Kelly Shoul Lime

Securing and Retaining Soil Moisture in Deep Plowings

Farmers seek methods to move moisture deeper into soil to meet crop demand. Vegetation like grass and alfalfa can create deep, narrow drainage channels as roots penetrate hard layers, but decay leaves only tiny passages that rain quickly clog. A more effective approach is needed to loosen soil deeper than common plowing, enabling better water infiltration and storage.

Michigan diplomat in Grand Rapids seeks peace over Japan

T J O'Brien United States ambassador to Japan arrives in Grand Rapids on leave before a mission to New York and Washington He denies a call from Roosevelt and says war between the United States and Japan is unlikely after years in Japan he praises Sino relations and notes American fleet expectations The diplomat plans travel via London and the Trans Siberian railway toward Tokyo amid renewed hopes for peaceful Sino American ties

Grand Rapids Mich T. J. O'Brien United States Japan New York Washington Dugness Hie Ronsavelt Pvient Thiefe Obrley Denmark Roosevelt Legation Mr. O'Brien America Americans Jopaie Limt Jnnan Jumerica Tokio London Trans-Siberian Railway Japua

Kendallville Boy Was King's Stenographer

Owen Erni of Kendallville was among Charles King’s stenographers and friend circle. He mourns the collision that killed King and his family in a highway accident, reflecting on the sudden loss of his longtime employer.

Kendallville King's Owen Erni Charles 5 King Lan Owen

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