City News And Social Notes From Fort Wayne Area
A scattered city page lists local visits and meetings. A. G. Sterling from Angolt stays with his sister Mrs. Emerick. Alien lodge No. 28 of Desrea of Man or holds its election. Mrs. Henry Reed is ill with tuberculosis. Mrs. Charles Wharton travels to Warsaw after her father and Mrs. William Riggs die. Fort Wayne circle 279 meets to transfer business. Eugene Ries and family visit from Richmond. Miami Athletic Association directors plan gym equipment for Sadagarbund hall. First Baptist Sunday School teachers set date for annual children’s day. George W. Muth of Newark visits sister Mrs. Welker. John B. Crawford of Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley Traulan Company travels to Indianapolis. Mrs. C. N. Benning improved after operation and moved to her father’s home. YWCA board fixes annual assembly date. banquet next Tuesday. Will Skelton resigns travel position for Ulman Drelfus inspecting item of Cincinnati. Jean Gorge arrested for drunkenness. previously arrested for same offense. Tanwar Wedges and others seek enlistment in the local services. The Mew fir of Atlea Vader wood project discussed for lanes. Thirty veterans and others plan to attend Sons of Veterans meeting in Hallston. Judge Olde reports a constitutional challenge to railway watch rules. McClary versus Habccack case noted in circuit court. A. W. H. Geuke discusses homeseekers at opening of new settlement. Mr. Montana plans trip to Washington for electric light convention. C. L. Gillis sails to Washington. J. G. Short visits from Los Angeles and stays with parents. A fifty-ninth wedding anniversary celebrated within a family reunion.
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A. G. Sterling
Angolt
O. Emerick
Alien Lodge
Desrea
Manor
Alfcers
Hereory Reed
Charles Wharton
Warsaw
William Riggs
Fort Wayne
No. 279
Eugene Reiz Anil
Richmand
Ind
Ries
West SeWald Street
Miami Athletic Asseciation
Sadagarbund Hall
First Baptist Sunday School
George W. Muth
Newark
N. I
J. Welker
Brackenridge Street
John B. Crawford
Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley
Traulan Company
Wis
Indianapolis
C. N. Benning
Hope Hospital
Wallace Street
Ys WG. A. Nas
Will Skelton
Keik Wilt Company
Arcepted
UN PLC
Ulman Drelfus
Cincinnati
Jean Gorge
Elluth
Tanwar Wedges
Mink Jaap
Deutout Marth
Lda
Otly
Qiuerhernusster Reull
Atlea
Swinney
Walter Olde Yenterdtay
Supreme Court
Habankpolla
Woaw
Subates
Halnour Tan
McClary
Habcack
Koxcluwke Efreuit Court
J. Geuke
Inedlums
Aventur
Homeseekers
Okmhenit
Indiana Territory
Ia Ndwamre
Montana
Mona Kor
Port Wayne & Wabnatt Valley Yryellon Company
Washington
C. CL Giilla
Aingerty Endeat
Fighting Department
J. G. Short
Los Angeles
Cal
Gideon Short
Elva Street
White Fruit House Bulletin Offers Deep Discounts
A vintage catalog style ad from White Fruit House urges economical shoppers to compare prices and save money. It touts lard at under 100 pounds, five pounds for 49 cents, flour and sugar deals, crackers at six cents a pound, and a 5 percent discount on hats and floral items. The notice promotes Batavia canned goods, Mr. Ferckel’s guidance, and floors two and three for bargains, marking 39 years in business.
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Santa Claus Sean
Batavia
Ferckel
White Fruit House
Meeting on Gas Rates May Prompt Federal Suit
Fort Wayne Gas Company and city officials prepare for an imminent conference in Indianapolis to reach a settlement over a rate dispute. The suit seeks an injunction to stop city interference with gas delivery priced at one dollar per thousand feet. Building permits reported include Fred Gieck’s Tankard Avenue dwelling at 1,800 dollars and a Playdell’s addition residence at 3,100 dollars.
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James M. Barrett
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
New School Building for Monroeville
Monroeville Indiana June 4 a town council meeting discussed abandoning the school corporation and turning school property over to township trustees to build a central high school of ten or twelve rooms at about twenty thousand dollars. The old site would host the new building and nearby Lutheran facilities would be abandoned with pupils moved to the central school. The old schoolhouse has been condemned by the state board of health creating a serious question for the coming year. No final decision was reached and a new meeting is set for next Monday at 2 PM. Superintendent Felger to attend. all citizens urged to attend. Edward Finan resigns from the school board. A T Cullen appointed to fill vacancy. J M Jackson elected for a three year term as board member.
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the Journal-Gazette
Monroeville
Ind
Tha Meating
Heatth
Uaty
Felger
Edward Finan
A. T Cullen
J. Wi. Spake Laving
J. M. Jackson
Births Listed From Cities And Towns
A column records several birth announcements. Names include Mr and Mrs William Swith Harkin a son Mr and Mrs Selen Lake Barlag a son Dorn Mr and Mrs Frank Ru cart city a daughter Mr and Mrs Henry Weighman Jnagsend a son Mr and Mrs Charles Torsse Houston a daughter Horm Mr and Mrs John Stirling Hoaglind a daughter Mr and Mrs John Biddle Arcola a daughter Mr and Mrs Charles Ball son Mr and Mrs J H Lane 90 West mainslrest a son Mr and Mrs Sylvanna Bechtel 2515 Webster street a daughter.
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William Swith
Harkin
Selen Lake
Barlag
Dorn
Frank Rucart
Henry Weighman
Jjnagsend
Charles Torsse
Houston
Horm
John Stirling
Hoaglind
John Biddle
Arcola
Charles Ball
J. IL. Lane
West Mainslrest
Forn
Sylvanna B. Bechtel
Webster Street
Dedication Ceremonies Set for St Johns Reformed Church
St John s Reformed church at Leo will be dedicated next Sunday with religious services led by Rev T J Curixtanin of TiMn Ohio. The program includes a morning service, a dedicatory sermon at 10 30, a noon basket dinner on the grounds, and afternoon services at 2 30 and 3 o clock. The newly completed edifice stands as a monument to the congregation s loyalty.
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St. John's Reformed Church
Leo
T. J. Curixtanin
TiMn
Christman
Army Recruiting Station Notes in City Visit
Sergeant C Bard with two army advertising clerks arrived Monday to begin a district advertising campaign. Bard, previously in charge of the local office and who attended the Jamestown exposition last April, now heads the army advertising department operating from all dixthlan offices.
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MR. C. Bard
Army
Dari
Jecal Aflea
Weil
New Guns Sold for Tent Rifle Range on Calhoun Street
New guns used at the tent rifle range at 1221 Calhoun Street prompt patrons to place orders early with Troy Laundry by phone 160 due to high demand for clean linen.
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Calhoun Street
Troy
Ingalls Would Wear Toga in Senate Bid
Cincinnati report says Otto Mann believes Ingalls could be elected senator and would accept the job if chosen. Ingalls is a receptive candidate for the United States Senatorship with Democratic caucus approval possible next year. He would not commit to a declaration now, but the party plans to unite for a Democratic nomination. Train schedule and cab line contact follow.
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Cincinnati
June Hee
Elena KL Ingall
Osle
Lagalls
Jt Cauntidetter
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Alome
Tom Goslee
Hualteca District
Panugo River
The
Eureka Plantation & Colonization Company
Taoaca Farm
Temple
W. J. Robinson
el Higo
Mexico
E. Ross
Wm. Egle
Goeglein Bros
Columbia Street
Fox, Hite & Co
Maumee Valley Coal Co
Conrad Bauss
Joombs
Pioneer Coal & Wood Co
Findling
Murray Street
Fort Wayne Coal Co
Yarde
Pearl and
Fulton
GEO. H. Krudop Coal and Wood Cor
Francis & Hayden
Moderwell Coal Co
Fulton St
Nickel Plate A
Phans
Ak Ete x
Home Supply Co
Superior St
Litas Tinsgland Ave
Morris Coal Co
R. Morris Managal
Wall Street
AMD
Offce—Taylor Bt
Wabash Ry
Omics
Ewe
Kaongh Coal Co
Lake Shore
A Enone
Olds Coal Co
Independent Coal Co
Bet
Otticpe
High Street
Standard Coal Co
Journal-Gazette
City News
Department Store Bulletin
Zimmer! Wes Carpet Cleaner
Phono
Dupont
Wii
Indianapali
New St. John’s Reformed Church
Army Recruiting Station Notes
Cor. Lafayette
Nickel Plate R. R
Hoaglandave
Wabash
Europe
Fort Wayte
New York
Nickel Plate Railroad
Trans-Atlantic Steamship Lines
A. J. Markey Steamship Agent
West Main St
Boston
Sc. A
Wm. Hahn & Company
F. M. Smith & CO
Romadka
Via
Lake Shore Railway
Thal
Hillsdale
Hilsdale
Indiana
Waterloo
Ingalls
Otto Man
Will Bel
Frank Purcell
CAB Line CO
Lake Erie and
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Wabash R. R
Toledo
Colorado
Grand Canyon
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Santa Fe
Jos
Seavey’s
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