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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
8
Odd advertisement-like sermon urges readers to buy a so called remedy for nervous fatigue and trembling. It touts a compound involving strong tinctures and tonics, claiming no opiates and promised prompt, lasting relief for those with weak nerves and aged readers alike.
A damaged ad-like fragment touts a facial cream claiming to cure pimples eruptions and skin flaws. It markets the product as a jetight solution for velvet skin and includes dubious claims on easing sores lips and cracked skin.
The Nickel Plate Road trainsmen form a new lodge number 54 to unite all railway workers in Wayne. By laws are adopted, a constitution proposed, and a permanent organization expected. The move creates two brotherhoods for trainmen in the area, distinct from the long established Wayne Judges. Work on the L and W crossing near the city is advancing after repair delays. Directors for Atlas Locomotive Ashpan Co are named with anticipated $201,000 stock issue to support the project and mechanization efforts led by J A Schwartz and T P Whelan, Nickel Plate engineers.
An upcoming Pennsylvania railroad excursion is expected to attract many Fort Wayne residents. A special midnight train will carry Shriners to Louisville for a convention, with Fort Wayne participants and a sizable turnout anticipated along the route.
A letter from Baird Texas recounts how a neighbor’s casual chat by the front yard fence led to quitting coffee and using Pastum. The writer says digestive relief followed, with improved regularity and overall health, crediting the change to the remedy and urging others to consider it.
Brotherhood of Railway Fire met and Enginemen at p.m. in Boat ROE and b tall United Brotherhood of Carpen ters No usu at Sp i fh Carpen ters' hall Wood, Wire and Metal Lathers No dt at 8 pan at 1227 Lafay ette street Journeymen Horseshoers No 81 at 3 p.m. in Swenzerhalle Pattern Makers League of North America at 8 p.m. in Vor fermark's hall.
Kerr Murray clashes next Saturday in a game billed as one of the most anticipated between the two teams. Other clubs seeking future matchups can file requests through the Unt Journal-Gazette or call 164 to arrange games.
The Pennsylvania sleeper passing through Fort Wayne from Chicago to Cleveland is well filled. A bid for a portion of the Cleveland Chicago passenger train appears likely to succeed. Fort Wayne Electric Works reports a large revival order for dynamos and electrical supplies with steadily increasing business and daily new orders. Improvements at the storeroom are under way.
Mr I D Reding president of the Fort Wayne Federation of Labor returned from South Bend after organizing a large local union of meat cutters on Monday evening. He planned to bolster the union drive and set up meetings for skilled workers in the fort Wayne area.
The United States Express train schedule notes a daytime departure from Garrett station and arrival in Indianapolis about six hours later. The text mentions a noon start, a departure time, and plans to keep the flyer running permanently.
Edward PeVillin and Prankitepat Rick with WW J Cok and Kolker of the Pennsylvania power department traveled to Cleveland. They inspected the plant at the dock area and reported it in good condition after several days of tests.
A large number of engines are undergoing repairs at the Wabash shops and will be put into service on various branches after thorough overhauls. Messages note several crew changes and health-related absences among Pennsylvania and Nickel Plate staff, with travel agents and machinists connected to Canadian and Sioux City firms among those mentioned.
Fragmentary report notes a meeting of the National Pattern Takers' League of North America to be held in Toronto Crmula at the workweek starting June 1. Frank A. Schramnir, a mastermaker at Fort Wayne Elevators, is listed to attend the minuting ceremony amid unclear details.
In Warsaw Indiana Juha McNamara of Pierceton and Ross McNamara face a second damages suit over a runaway incident last August. McNamara left a machine parked on the public road, frightening a horse belonging to Elmer Banghart and wife Elinora. The first suit sought 2000 dollars, resulted in a 150 dollar verdict after a jury, a retrial followed, and the case moved to Elkhart Superior Court. A second suit for 22000 dollars has now been filed by Elinora Banghart claiming McNamara's carelessness caused injuries.
A Warsaw Indiana report details a Bandel Church singers group planning a long cross country hike. They will perform in Warsaw June 19 then travel north toward Michigan ending at South Haven with stops in Nappanee and Ware. They plan to sleep en route and use trains to join the march near intersections.
Saloon for sale in Port Wayne Indiana with established tenders. Address 1270 1118 Clay Street linked to Maqulin Peed oy Rieke nee. Phone 2036.
Relatives report the death of Mrs Eleanor Brokaw aged about eighty in Toledo Ohio where her son Warren Brokaw is employed as a telegrapher. Born and long resident in Adams County she spent her later years here and in the southern part of the county. Her husband John Tirekow died several years ago. She leaves Albert of Fort Ford City and a daughter Mrs George Stugle of Oden Michigan. The body will be brought here Saturday for funeral at the Christian church conducted by Rev Vernor, with burial at Trieker cemetery.
Real estate listing notes six barbers at the Bz the Bales property on Rivermet Avenue. The lakeside lot measures 45 by 150 feet, inside a lot not on an alley, and is priced at 650 dollars. Contact 936 Rivermet Ave for details.
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