05 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
1
A Fort Wayne area contest offers boys and girls prizes for collecting labels from a long list of products. Participants submit their names to the Contest Department and trade in labels for votes, with the largest total by September 28 winning prizes such as bicycles, watches, or rings. Voting values vary by product, with many brands and wrappers required for points.
Corn planting across Arcola area shows progress with many fields in good condition. Rain expected to boost crop growth. several residents replanting after recent showers. A large attendance at Sunday ball game and various social visits noted. A local accident leaves a man in serious condition. Community planning includes church notices and upcoming commencements at Columb City. Fort Wayne trips and a quiet marriage surprise among local residents are mentioned among manifold town happenings. Foster's ads for baby furniture pepper the report.
Attorney Lea Hartnett in Chicago oversees arrangements for Republican convention travel and reports many inquiries from parties avoiding attendance. Aim to secure special rates. Chairman Vesey confirms Williamson of Columbia City and Dr Walter Carver of Albion will serve as assistant sergeants at arms.
A period advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a reliable cure for chronic constipation. It cites word of mouth praise from readers in Indiana and asserts the remedy eases bowel movement gently. Sample bottles are offered by mail for four names and addresses.
Roanoke Indiana resident Jane 40 TD Kouitz, a renowned baker and businessman, died at home after a protracted illness. Born in iwandke, he built a bakery and restaurant empire, later aiding his father as an embalmer before shifting away. Survived by wife Susan Koontz and two daughters Eva Chennensir and Hazel Broxon, funeral at 20 o'clock Friday with stores closed.
Mrs Boyd Fitzsimmons and Mrs Joe Fank from Butler attended the Auburn court as prosecuting witnesses in the case against Boyd Fitzsimmons. He pleaded guilty to wife desertion and received one to three years in the state penitentiary, to be taken to the institution Wednesday. Local residents and visitors from Garrett, Kendallville, Albion, and Fort Wayne were noted in court and city social rounds.
New York experts tout fireproofing for modern skyscrapers, noting barriers and heat resistant blocks to limit fire spread. After the Triangle shirtwaist blaze, emphasis shifts to means of escape as steel skeletons rise and the latest towers promise full enclosure from top to bottom.
The municipal ownership and civic improvement committee, by arrangement, will meet Thursday at the Attics of C. Stout in the Sheat building to discuss river bank improvement plans. Reports will be read outlining several important matters.
The Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Company reports four special cars carrying Tidiana editors from Indianapolis to Port Wayne will arrive Thursday evening at 1740 hours. The editors will be met at the station by committees.
Mrs A A Ringwall secretary of the Fort Wayne Audubon society has completed a report forwarded to the Bureau of Biological Survey in Washington DC. The document notes that local Bird of this region sent two rare specimens the worm eating warbler and the purple finch.
Help wanted for experienced men in riveting and calking in heavy tank department. Apply at factory office, S. F. Bowser & Co.
June 4 report from Angola notes the annual Mitter family reunion at Arggish grounds on Wednesday with large attendance. Local events include dances at Lake James pavilion, Odd Fellows funeral participation in Whith, and a garrett lodge initiation with three degrees. Marriage licenses issued for Harry Robbins and Vala Deal, Rainn Gavett and Blanche Stayer.
Rough lumber suitable for building and repairing sheds and fences. Hoffman Bros located at 800 West Main Street offers discounted stock for immediate sale and use.
The Anthony Elotel Company held its annual stockholders meeting at the Commercial Hub yesterday afternoon. The board of directors serving the year just closed was re-elected and will meet soon to name officers. Members listed include G. A. Berghoff C. H. Worden SM Foster William M. Griffin L. Y. Curdes W. J. Vesey W. H. Shimbaugh H. C. Rockill A. D. Cressiar D. N. Guichin E. C. Aurede John H. Bas D. N. Foster M. Baltes Charles Goodman Bam Woll T. F. Thieme FP u. Swick W. H. Mossman G. A Sunkeberg F. S. Hunting BR Weatherhose and Henry C Pav2.
Worried wives flood phones and streetcars as Shopfront chimes toll an hour early, making five o'clock feel like six. The mix up triggers frantic calls, unfinished suppers, and a vow to avoid the clock’s tricks after the two days of jingling chaos.
The Rev M S Marble, newly named superintendent of the Logansport district in the North Indiana conference of the M V church, will reside in Kokomo. He announced plans to move soon, already handles district affairs, and is praised for exceptional administrative ability.
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