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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1912
Page
9
The board of public works accepted the Pennsylvania company compromise for a new passenger station after six weeks. The document signed by board members was sent to Superintendent Wartrop for signature by the company chiefs, with hope it returns by June 11 for the next city council meeting.
Employment notice from Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Company seeking twenty good teams for Lewis Street between Lafayette and Clinton streets. Wages 55 cents per hour. Work day Monday.
Cromwell news notes visits from Myron Fitkland and Franklin Kline, with residents from Ohio and Peru. Walter Covert seeding 230 acres peppermint near Eka, and Mrs Mary Benjarain’s funeral held. A special election on waterworks planned, Epworth leagues host Mt I church event, wage opportunities noted. A Joy ride tragedy near the capital city prompts investigation. Mrs Bertha McMullin injured and hospitalised in Indianapolis.
Six young ladies completed study at the Decatur Music Academy and were awarded diplomas and gold medals at a musical event. Graduates named Stella Braun Matilda Helmann Esther Evans Ethel Bellemeyer Learing Keller Marie Kinz. An elaborate program at the Knights of Columbus hall accompanied the ceremony. Also a help-wanted ad for an experienced janitor with machine and furnace knowledge appeared.
Kendallville residents report various routines and greetings as Levi Crome visits a dentist, Mrs. George B. Tea returns from Kin fortress relatives, Elmer Reisdenbaugh conducts Kendallville business, and Mrs. Young's hospital status is shared from Fort Wayne. Local visitors include Mrs. Schermerhorn and Mrs. Fisher from Rome City, Talitha Bowen’s granddaughter, Miss Marjorie Osborn, and the Parks couple returning from a honeymoon at Foster's Automobile Row.
A fragmented ad touts automatic bed davenports and high class furnishings with price breaks and weekly payments. It promises immediate delivery on small initial payments, then 1.00 per week, urging early order to avoid delays and secure a preferred unit.
Decatur and Adams County records note multiple weddings on June 1. Miss Finnnah Ewell weds Herman Stoppenhagen at Preble Lutheran Church with 175 guests. Sinelia Bleek and Theodore Walden announce a Sunday ceremony at the Henry Beets home. Anna Baltemeler and Lawrence Heckman plan a St Joan's event, with brides in white and receptions following. Additional nuptials include Irwen H Case and Hazel Ulrich in Elkhart, and Bertha Knapp tying to Fred Ashbougher in Decatur, amid extended visits and social details.
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