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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
9
A breezy full article by Reginald Wright Kauffman examines the finishing school industry and its promise of polishing girls into society. It discusses how girls may need guidance in walking into rooms, conversing, dressing for events, and acting appropriately, noting multiple “finishes” to the product and the social pressures on families.
Hampton's Magazine highlights Luther Trant the Psycho logist Detective with a June story promising the third degree cruelty. Charles Edward Russell explains railroads profitability while revealing stock watering and watermelon growing details with names dates and amounts. A major article on water farming by John L. Mathews warns of fuel and power shifts and a looming water trust. Buy it today 15 cents.
Relatives of the class of military academy graduates arrive for commencement exercises to be held at West Point. Secretary of War Dickinson will present diplomas as hundreds of young women from across the United States, especially Washington, gather for events surrounding the ball and festivities.
Detroit was chosen as the next meeting site for the Central Electric Railway Association, with the gathering in August instead of September. The executive committee also discussed Louisville and Louisville options as nearby venues, reflecting Michigan and Kentucky interests and travel considerations for officials from Indiana and Ohio.
At the convention a display of railway and trolley devices showcased the latest traction technology. J A Cohen of Indianapolis and W E Wright of Rushville spoke on technical aspects while Superintendent Kehoe led tours of the exhibits. The local plant was praised as among the most complete in the country highlighting economy of operation and space.
John M. Shipe and Anna O. St. John appeared before the LaGrange County Clerk and obtained a license to marry. The groom, a resident of Wayne Township Noble County, and the bride from Milford Township LaGrange County were wed at the clerk’s office by Rev. C. Edwards of the English Lutheran Church. They will reside on Mr. Shipe’s farm south of Helmer.
In Decatur Indiana June 3 Miss Dunathan of Van Wert Ohio a long time teacher at Decatur High School is chosen to serve as principal succeeding Prof Hineker who resigned recently. The eighth grade will be separated from the upper grades and Mrs W A Lower was appointed as supply teacher.
Kights of Bything accepts plans and specifications by Oscar Hoffman for a new lodge room on Third Street Decatur Indiana. Building to be brick with a two story height, front 42 feet and depth 97 feet. Included are lodge room, anteroom, dining hall, reading room, and reception areas. Work to be started after bid opening June 11.
Milton Durst dies at his home on Central Avenue after a short illness from Trigat's disease. A member of the Reformed church, he was born in Glasas Switzerland on November. He moved to the county forty years ago and had lived in this city for twenty years.
Wells County commissioners announce the sale of eight bridges at an upcoming session. Reports mention a drain petition and two remonstrances as factors in the proceedings. Local coverage notes potential controversy and public interest in the bridge disposal.
Practically completed by municipal authorities, the board of public works mayor and city attorney reviewed the agreement articles after a conference with President De Viewer Miller. The document will be submitted to Zallare and Zallare before final transfer to Miller.
Attorney Colerick will prepare a wiinbiled document and send it to Attorneys Collirs & Yollars for the wWuabnah and the Permaylvanhy for examination before forwarding to Vice President Miller in St Louis for signing and return. The board will revise the phing and estimates, prepare Abyna for confirmation, and draft a second resolution for the Inauguration to be submitted to the city council. Graduation notices report Butler Township schools’ ceremony at Butler Center on June 7 with a program featuring graduates Heng, Francis W. Hicke, Justice Sirace, Grace Marks Hutilot, Donal Mawver, and Mary J. Dorin. Flower colors and motto noted. Also advertising Great values in mace boslety at the Putterton Flotchier store.
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