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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1922
Page
11
Legal notices announce John O’Rourkis as administrator of the Mary O’Rourke estate in Allen County Indiana. Also published is a detailed Indiana county public notice inviting bids on furniture and other goods with delivery terms, bond requirements, and bidding forms, plus a final settlement notice for the estate.
A Columbia City gathering marked Grace winningly as Mr and Mrs Wilkow hosted their 32nd wedding anniversary with neighbors and friends. Circling the event were stories of local families, church members, and a town-wide effort to aid county children through a forthcoming sale and auction to fund civic programs.
An early 20th century commentary notes that radio serves the disabled and homebound by providing access to concerts, lectures, and entertainment. It argues radio reaches audiences unable to leave their homes and emphasizes programs connecting listeners to distant places through broadcast signals from Schenectady and across the United States.
Week-end notices from Butler detail local travel family visits and social events around Angola and nearby towns. Residents including Mrs Abbie Sbilling and Mr and Mrs J. Miller visited Detroit and Indianapolis. several families hosted relatives and attended weddings and church events.
A compilation of radio schedules and programs from Indianapolis Detroit Atlanta Cincinnati and New York era stations. Includes musical programs weather reports market updates and baseball results with noted musical segments and special broadcasts across multiple time slots and cities.
A lengthy record of real estate transfers shows numerous deeds and additions. Transactions include Fort Wayne area parcels such as Nort Wildwood addition and County additions, with prices ranging from 1 to 4 thousand dollars. Names like Baker, Murphy, and Wilkes appear with various lot numbers and street additions.
Indiana daily crop weather report notes warm early week and moderate latter days with about three tenths above normal temperatures. Showers in four days retarded field work while rainfall improved soil moisture. wheat and oats show good progress though rust on oats noted in some areas. Plowing and planting near completion, gardens and meadows in good condition. tomato and other canning crops steady amid mixed weather challenges. Water-related issues cited as a concern in some districts.
A small fire damage incident occurred at the Wolf and Dewsnuer building on the northwest corner of the street on the top floor near dawn. The damage, estimated from 300 to 1000 dollars, was confined to a quantity of explosive and a carton containing notebooks and powder. Water from the sprinkler system extinguished the blaze without further injury.
June 1 report notes David Fi of Studebaker and a local business family transported by private conveyance to a Methodist church in Indianapolis for initiation rites. Despite serious injuries, medical staff report improving signs while relatives prepare to convey materials to Indianaborn figures for Memorial Day events and a first rifle ceremony.
Bluffton Indiana June 1 Wword received Indy of the death ngt Saterday of Adam Thomas aged 6 years a former resident of Wells County who died while riding on a train from Denver Colorado to his home at Montrose Colorado He was a brother to Mrs Nellie Hixterix living east of Bluffton who was called to Colorado last week upon receipt at word that he was in near health Bea lad gone to Denver for examination which prevented tut me woe suffered from aqneer He collapsed while en nite home Mr Thomas owned a match of 4400 acres He is to his wife the whom adopted son Burin took place Tuesday at Montrose
Sunday schools in Monroe and Berne plan a joint program next Sunday at Spring Hill church. Afternoon session begins at 2 o'clock with a singing program and a fellowship feast to follow in the evening.
Wayne Township farmers plan a social Saturday under the federation's direction. The event will feature retrain and music provided by the Ideal Marchers orchestra, with local personalities shaping the program.
The wedding of Wit Muiry Cavey and Aligeaty af th Wells Machined took place at Catone church in Union. The couple will reside in a newly furnished home on Porter Street after a ceremony officiated by Burns.
Memorial Day activities across Jackson county are noted with extended family visits and travels. Many residents, including Mr and Mrs William Mol and Mrs A L Kember, are reported visiting relatives in Ohio Illinois and Indiana, returning home by week’s end.
Northern Ind fires reports Whittaker 3-year-old Merv Tilkaboth Sturgis Whittaker former Ihla resident dies at Lafayettes State Soldiers Home after infirmities. Body to Bluttton for Purigd. funeral at Naturere church bury at Fairview. Survived by Gon fiz Sturgis John Snargly and Shoemaker family. Henry T. Cray 64 former Rosetusito County resident dies in Larwill after five weeks of illness. funeral at Pleasant Grove church Kosciuske Saturday 2 pm. Interment in MCCOY FOIACER. Mahala Maller 00, wife of Barmpat Maller, dies at home near Noble-Lakaint. funeral Saturday 16 elclock from Ika Eyatgutiest church. Burlint Tekavier: nee BLUVETON, June 1. Meenigs wife Rexcos Kumfor and Paulinn Davis, daughter of Jujut i. Davis, residents in Oanhien.
In Lagrange county the eighth grade commencement is set for next Thursday at 2 PM in the Witen theater. Superintendent Burris will deliver the address with the Mills orchestra providing music. Twenty eight pupils will receive diplomas and top honors go to Letester, Price, and Cook for highest exam and average.
A health column discusses fatigue and exercise, noting rat studies on fatigue and disease resistance, while weighing human fatigue risks. It cautions that overfatigue can impair efficiency and increase accident risk, advocating regular moderate activity and rest to maintain health and resilience.
A list of names appears linked to an initiation event at a high school or college chapter, detailing students and staff involved. The fragment references an initiation into a fraternity with names such as PMGATN and assorted individuals, plus a ceremonial lineup led by a chaplain and sponsors.
A reader reports frequent nosebleeds at age 47 and asks for guidance. Dr. I. S. Copeland notes that thorough examination is necessary to diagnose the cause and advises consulting a specialist for tailored medical, hygienic, and sanitation advice while stating the column cannot publish every question.
Community gathering announced for a meeting at Kensallmiee Rotary Club to discuss ongoing activities. Local officials and members including W. Ketcham and H. Grand are noted attendees with details about date, venue, and purpose.
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