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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1908

Page

18

Battery A Takes Honors in Fort Wayne Test

In Indianapolis July 25 Battery A dominated the state match at the West Range Port Addison. The first team led by Lieut Whitney and Corporal Pritelsi won with ease, while second and third teams from Battery A and Fort Wayne crews also posted strong scores. Company D Indianapolis and other Fort Wayne units delivered notable performances in Peters trophy contests.

Indianapolis Ind Iatwell Cumpany E Infantey Fort Warne Company Lokhe E. Batley Gordon Jarett Sane McBride Salth H. Evans

Miscellany from a European sojourn notes weather, teaching, and daily life

The writer details winter in summer heat at a mountain resort, warnings about safety after a fatal fall, and a vivid diary of lessons with Madame a German American teacher. She describes fruit, local servants, pie making, cuisine, and language mix of French and German, planning daily study and social routines.

Madame Rether Madame Cen Gerad

Impressions of California Visions of Southern California

A traveler extols Los Angeles and southern California as a healthful climate and paradise for outdoor living. He praises the electric railway, beaches, and resorts such as Santa Monica and Venice, noting long promenades, tropical gardens, and wide oceanfront pavements.

Southern California Los Angeles California H. & Huntington Pat Los M Huntington Weil Mamma Hr. Huntington Tia Eames Middle West Walny Garden of Eden Pai de Lanepro Santa Monica Ocean Park Venice Mer Fort Tasnevles

Balloon route excursion charms Southern California tourists

The report touts an extended balloon route trip from Redlands to San Diego with side trips to Olet Mexico Coronado Paint La Jolla and Calico as the prettiest southern coast resort. It extols the California climate sunshine and expansive vistas from Pacific harbors and government breakwaters claiming Santa Monica and the region offer more wealth and visitors than elsewhere.

Atlantic City Pacific Thoroushis Redlands San Diego Mexico Coronado Paint la Jolla San Pedro San Bisgo California East Santa Monica Orld Saumre Union

Finals set for Breen Cup as bracket narrows

The Breen trophy tournament narrows to the Ist round with matches on Saturday at the Keliunim galf. George Waldschmidt beat Pla ymock, Guy Perfect defeated Willian Raixton, John Morris toppled Robert Comahan, and Will Peters beat Dr. TW Thorsen as the field regroups for the cup final.

George Waldschmidt Playmock Guy Perfect Willian Raixton John Morris Robert Comahan Will Peters TW. Thorsen Touens- Mont Oie

Underground Ordinance For Wiring In District To Be Considered

The council finance committee will meet Monday evening to consider an ordinance introduced by W. A. Barer to place all wires in the district underground. The measure has been deferred previously awaiting action to determine its collection and presentation for committee work.

W. A. Barer Lhe Doc'itnen

Second Trial Was Successful Suicide Attempt Ends Fatal

Albert Freel, a veteran druggist of Aurtington Tad, attempted suicide by poison then revived. The same day he shot himself in the head after being found unconscious in his building. His death resulted from the second shooting, occurring as his young son woke and alerted others. Freel left $9,000 in stocks. he had five children and relatives in Van Buren and Allen counties.

Aurtington Tad Albert Freel Carl Freeh Theodore Freeh van Buren Allen County

Sure Shot Sam at the Majestic Opens Season

The Majestic Theater starts the season with Sure Shot Sam Parker. The four act Western play is set in Tennessee hills and features strong dramatic scenes and comedy. August T and $ show dates noted.

The Majestic Sam Parker Tennessee

Yard of Puppies Draws Crowds on Calhoun Street

Passersby were astonished by a yard of eleven puppies contained in a theatre-like pen on Calhoun Street. The dogs, described as sleek and well bred, drew attention from locals who noted each pup’s markings and lineage, with several prizes mentioned in the chaotic, era-tinged report.

Powindow Calhoun Street Wien Felio Istanie Hinly

Three Children Die In House Fire Report

A chaotic fragment reports three children burned to death in a home fire. The text mentions a mother, a stove, and a tense domestic setting with unclear ages and details. The source is garbled but centers on a fatal blaze and investigation.

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Col Thompson Leaves August 1 for Wabash post

Fort Wayne area notes detail Col Richard G. Thompson’s promotion to inspector or agent for the Wabash system. He will oversee passenger service from Indianapolis westward to St. Louis, with a large territory including southern and central Indiana and parts of Kentucky. Thompson’s career spans Lansing through Port Wayne, where he built up the Wabash passenger business and became a familiar figure in railroad circles.

Jackson Place Indianapolis Ind Wtler Ave West Pogyna Richard G. Thompson Wilash Cableoeul Company Thompson Te Lana Indiana Wabu Kentuck Cin Ker CS. Yell Fabnsa Westwanl St. Louis Fort Wayng Col. Thompso Weyap Club Fort Wayna Fort Weyne Bir. Thompson Col. Thompson Paiick” Thompson Cal Thompson Teysnil Wabash Enreh Vale Cale Port Wayne Alichigan Reading Port Warne Wabash Company Mr. Shore Col Thomason Ifr Shorey

Columbia City Raid Fails To Find Lewd Inmates

In Columbia City Indiana on July 26 Potleeman 4 H Bashi with warrants raided the James Barnes rooming house above the Gallivan saloon for prostitution. No such inmates found after two raids. Officer C L McCuen Freitag ordered three women and two men off the streets from a Hast Jackson street rooming house. Reports say the group tests the city for scandal and may depart this afternoon.

Kist Columbia City Ind Potleeman H. Bashi Charsee James Barnes Tooming Gallivan C. L. McCuen Feldayning G. House Hast Jackson Street

Bluffton Plans Economy Move on City Light Plant

Bluffton Indiana July 28 The city council decided to purchase the gas boiler unit in the electric light plant from RS Ashe of Richmond owner of the system The city will operate the plant take earnings and has option to buy when able The treasurer Grace reports all departments in good condition and mayoral policy calls strict economy Two sidewalk contracts awarded to G Marsman Grand Rapids Michigan for 72 cents per line miles

Tst Blupeton Ind Wridar Gem RS. Ashe Richmond Grace Guna Cond Gon Ang Seaneil Wol Jet. G. Marsman Grand Rapida Mith

Aged Father of L S Hunt Dying in Indiana

Franklin Hunt, eighty years old, of Bin towneai in Indiana, is critically ill after months of poor health with complications. Relatives, including Leigh Hunt, gathered as he lay near death Friday afternoon, but he remained in a grave condition through the day. The family awaits further change in his condition as doctors monitor the case.

Columbia City Ind Ily Franklin Hunt Bina Towneai Leigh Hunt Br J Scott

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