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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
2
In Chicago May wheat, ending a heated session, settled at 1.04 1/2, up 1/2 cent. Traders say government crackdown on illegal combines and a trader committee probe eased pressure, with several dealers attributing the drop to profit taking and a desire to unload rather than a true market shift.
Automobilists returning from the Indianapolis speedway races on Memorial Day crowded hotels and garages along the route to Fort Wayne. Muddy cars and occupants told of the heavy rain and soft roads. Notable participants included Harry Cobe and Lows Chevrolet in a Buick. Chevrolet reportedly made the trip in about an hour and thirty six minutes, though others dispute the time due to poor road conditions. Many travelers hailed from Cleveland Pittsburgh Buffalo Detroit Stand RAPIDS Toledo and other cities. The ad notes a 5,000 old brick request by Wildwood Builders Co.
Captain Ranke, age 18 candidate for state commander, plans to attend a Lafayette meeting of Indiana’s United Spanish War Veterans. The program features a Lafayette fair of the Military Order of the Serpent, initiation of several hundred candidates, and large delegations from posts statewide. Fort Wayne will push to elect William F. Ranke as department commander while other leaders from Bloomington Indianapolis and Richmond attend.
In Butler Indiana on May 31 Clark Brown Dan Brown William Brown and others traveled to Indianapolis for automobile races. Henry Tingmen died at his son Adams near Hamilton on May 2 after pneumonia at age 84 years and months. The funeral was at the U B church in Butler and burial at Big Rup cemetery amid many out of town mourners and local relatives.
Council split on lighting for outside districts and ornamental downtown system. Board of Works to buy portable asphalt plant up to 5000 dollars, possibly ready next year. repairs may use private paving firms in meantime. New rules to ratify include fifteen committees and a permanent track elevation panel.
Kendallville Indiana reports the 9 o clock morning wedding of Miss Erica Pontius to Bay Porting of Albion and Decatur groom Stonebraker. Bride described as a popular young woman. groom a barber from Decatur. They plan to reside in Decatur where he holds a barber shop stake.
Sample line of ladies and misses fine hats untrimmed worth 2.00 to 3.00 special sale choice 95 cents The Hin Man Co 608 Calhoun St.
In Decatur Maryland year old Rexel Smithley and year old Floyd Harden abridged their plan to wed in Helomesco Mic. The brides mother Mary Smithley learned of the intention and telephoned officials to detain them. Pastor Baltes joined in the ceremony after county clerk Py Haehing arranged a ride to Kalamazoo. The couple and mother then traveled in a carriage with the mother and Sherth and Mrs Durkens. The bride slept at their home before the mother arrived to city.
Bluffton Indiana May 81 Bluffton primed for a new union depot after a conference on interurban expansion. A former option east of the Grand Opera House would convert part of the building for offices and waiting rooms with a train shed to be built on vacant lots. Officials including President Watson General Manager Greenland Superintendent Nickel and engineers Prentiss reviewed the plan and reportedly after the meeting the agreement was ready for signatures.
Chicago May 38 One hundred members of the Chicago Dental society began to inspect the teeth of public school children. The service was volunteered by the organization on recommendation of the city health department and authorized by the board of education.
Fort Smith May 1 E R B Goodwin a building contractor threw himself under a passenger train from Van Buren causing a panic among passengers. Four were injured as they jumped from the train. none seriously.
In Des Moines on March 31 the final $2,000 to complete the monument to the late Senator Allison was received by State Treasurer Morrow from General Grenville M. Dodge of Councill Bluff. The total collected for the project now stands at $41,588.
Tad May 31 3m and Mrs Jacob Vandarford of Auburn spent Decoration Day with their parents Mr and Mrs Jeaae Davis returned home last evening. Mr and Mrs Harry Brown were in town this week for renters. Deardarf attended the forty fifth lodge at Fort Az They returned to their home. James Home and Thbmad Stones Colling were seriously ill. Dr Briggs attended. David Ramee daughter tended its John Hansen tunnel to day at Columbia City. The deceased was a brother in law of Mr Hamgey. Missie Beavers apene pound passenger this morning for Logansport spend day with Trigns Sinderm. Dugis Taller Ga tendass with Ree bother Hires loves Simons at Cadtto who is sick with Brights returned home. Henry Snyder who has been spending days with parents ami Mrs Jacob Stockert returned home north of Colombi City soz day. ir Stockert at present very.
A street car collision with an automobile at Berry and Broadway left the car badly wrecked and all occupants shaken but unharmed. Curtains on the car blocked the driver’s view. brakes failed on the slippery pavement causing the skid into the street. The group from Columbus City and Columbia City traveled the remainder by train after the crash.
The Attorney General ruling limits the board to provide for purchase equipment and maintenance of playgrounds during the school term for pupils only and open grounds to the public otherwise. Fort Wayne discussions include former take over proposals by Flaggrounds association. Arrangements will equip a nearby lot for pupil use at the new home of HF Smart wheel. Kuhne & Co offers loans on improved real estate at low rates.
Reported eruption of Japan's largest active volcano near a shrine sent lava and ash over pilgrims ascending the summit. Hundreds feared dead as molten lava and toxic smoke swept the area. survivors recall harrowing escapes. The shrine festival traces to the 1783 eruption that devastated villages and forests.
An advertisement proclaims Parisian Sage as a scalp nourishing hair growth remedy. It claims dandruff, thinning hair, and grayness are halted, with scalp stimulation and abundant lustrous growth. Guaranteed removal of dandruff and fallouts in two weeks or money back with 50 cent bottles at Meyer Drug Co.
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