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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1908
Page
8
An odd old advertisement touts a mysterious white soap named Easy Tusk claiming perfect use for woodwork windows firehen and laundry with no competition. It promises a money refund if two five cent cakes are sent with Helvitt Eras Beau Cytun. the copy reads like a fragmented product pitch from a bygone era.
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for fever, malaria, jaundice, debility, nervousness, and insomnia. It claims high altitude fevers persist while lower levels face malaria less, and markets the product at Dreier & Brown Brug store for 50 cents with a guarantee.
The Bowser Works machine shop adds new equipment and furniture in a 20 000 renovation of the B A T rooms at 1026 Calhoun street. A large initiation is planned next Sunday with 50 new chairs and expanded furnishings, marking a grand re opening. Warner W Todd’s remains will be sent to Cincinnati for interment after Masonic services, with final rites in the afternoon today.
The Engineering company led by Gustav Bengs reports strong activity with a contract to supply iron construction for a new Oswego high school. It also fills orders for milk condensers to Cornell Bros. of Blgt and Federal Packing of Enosburg Falls. Bowser Oil Tank Co. builds five 16,000 gallon tanks for Dearborn Drug Co. in Chicago. Western Gas Construction plans to resume Thursday after five months of limited operation.
Mayor Charles A. Rigdon announced in police court that drunks found guilty for public intoxication will pay fines or serve time, choosing work or thirty days in county jail. Previously few served lengthy jail terms. now policy will change to reduce city costs.
The Misses Edith and Rebecca Anthes daughters of Philip Anthes Sr. of Columbia City depart this evening for Asbury Park Nd to visit sister Mrs W Rockwell Ross. They are accompanied by their little niece Katherine Malone.
The will of the late Mrs Ellen Gongwer of Union Township was probated yesterday in Columbia City by Judge R Marshall. The instrument dated in March was read and entered as the final testament of the deceased, naming heirs and detailing bequests as filed with county records.
The People s Store promotes a semi annual clearance with deep price cuts and genuine price quotations. An unlimited number of bargains are offered across all departments, and only a few are listed to illustrate the savings available at this July sale.
A large advertising page lists a vast mix of fabrics, linens, silks, and ready made garments with sale prices. Items include muslin, sheeting, calicoes, percale, batistes, laces, embroideries, silks, ribbons, parasols, and parasol stands. Also featured are window shades, bedding, towels, linens, and a wide array of clothing and accessories with price reductions up to 25 percent or more. Names of fabrics and brands appear repeatedly with specific yardage and sale figures.
The will witnessed by Mr. Marshall and Mr. W F McNashy bequeaths household goods to daughters Pearl Kort Right and Elzetta Workman, and $30 to son Vincent Gongwer and $20 to son William. Real estate to be divided equally among the two sisters and Vincent, named executor. Estate to be settled by agreement among the children.
Leesburg Indiana July 20 A horse lunged and kicked toward the face of Assistant Superintendent C O Sullivan as a traction car on the Winona line sped toward Warsaw at 10 40 PM. A stopping attempt failed and the car continued after the near miss.
A consumer note extols pure soap for snow white tablecloths and napkins. It warns that yellow or harsh soaps dull fabrics and wear quickly, urging use of Easy Task soap which is white, pure, and inexpensive.
A vehicle struck and instantly killed a horse owned by Peter Evans that darted onto the track. The horse toppled as it jumped into the path, but the car remained on the rails and the train continued without derailment. Ambiguities in the driver’s statements were noted.
Fred Rockwell was fined one dollar and costs in Justice Elder's court for assault and battery after a Saturday altercation with timber buyer David Geiger of S. J. Peabody Lumber. Mrs Rockwell was charged but acquitted. Attorney F J Heller represented Rockwell and his wife. Prosecutor Kissinger led the state. The dispute arose over hay on the Geiger farm west of town where Rockwell was a tenant.
Bluffton Indiana July 20 mooted Interurban route from Bluffton through Berne Chattanooga to Celina Ohio faced skepticism. Peter Neuenschwander and Joseph Gerber promoted stock for right of way and grading work with hope of a funding buyer, though doubts remained about feasibility.
Clarence E. Anderson and Emma A Gravill wed quietly at the county clerk's office in Columbia City. The bride is daughter of James Crabill near Collins. the groom is son of William Anderson near Blis Jake. Rev A D Sutherland officiated. three couples tied the knot Saturday afternoon.
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