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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
13
Local notes report thefts and property concerns near Bluffton, with residents like Albert Heverly and others tied to farm stock and salaries. Memorial services for Odd Fellows and Pythians are planned in June. A marriage in a neighboring town and a contractor’s family stay are also mentioned amid small town happenings.
Sworn statement shows The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette circulation for May 1 to May 31, 1912 with a total 22275 and averages around 22749. Publishers H Moynihan and William F H Moynihan certify the figures before a notary. The document notes audited circulation accuracy and includes commission dates and signatures.
A near collision on Monday afternoon between two cars and a train near Bluttl was narrowly avoided after the motorman of the limited train braked, wheels skidded, and the car nearly left the tracks. State game commissioners George S. Lait and J. J. Bravy reviewed the incident.
The Star Theatre shows an eight hundred foot Ar tanic wreck reel with rescue scenes including Carpathis and le verges. Saturday offers Thanhoustr two reel feature The Cry of the children with high price and admission five cents.
A garbled death notice reports the passing of Mrs Julia Lillie of Sunkakes Illinois due to paralysis after four years illness. Surviving relatives include Mrs Frank Mutteer and Mr James D Butt of Kankakee and Samus Lic of Canada. Funeral arrangements list Lindenwood and local undertakers with services in Fort Wayne and nearby towns.
Mr Lord president of Inters ational Food Products opposes his daughter Mildred's attachment to Tracy his private secretary. Mildred aims to support a life with Tracy through economical schemes but faces a costly food shortage shock. She devises a plan to present the issue before the General Weders Jon of Women’s club and the Joan D Arc-like figure emerges.
At the Lyric Theatre Whe Eyrie presents Dora Thorne adapted from the novel with an elaborate production. A literacy program will be held for the community, and Home Site Realty Co invites input on a subdivision name for a site on South Hanna Street. about 140 residents from two states and eleven towns participated in the naming contest. the committee emphasizes the process as much as the names chosen.
Washington reports Senator George Shaw of Nevada underwent nasal catarrh surgery last Thursday. His condition worsened hours later as spinal meningitis developed, with doctors stating his fate remained uncertain.
The Wayne township advisory board raised road tax to thirty cents per one hundred dollars, with a twenty cent levy on road land and a ten cent levy for the additional fund. They authorized Trustee Branning to hire a physician for annual medical exams of all county school children, and decided to solicit bids for lavatories for the new No. 7 school building. Chairman Clarke was absent. Vice Chairman Fox presided from his home.
Huntington merchants and leaders from Indiana will host 109 visiting business people from Huntington, including EB Banna and Charles J Stelan, to learn Fort Wayne's industrial growth and city beautification methods. The group will arrive by car, attend a noon welcome, and tour major factories and parks after a 2 PM lunch in the assembly hall.
Preparations are complete for the seventh annual commencement of the Allen County Caldwell school to be held at Princess rink Saturday afternoon June 8. Rev Kuhn will deliver the class address on the topic Educational Vision and power. He will arrive Saturday morning and remain for Mr Folger’s stay. Diplomas will be presented by Hon S C Werrell with Master conducting the benediction.
The Eighteenth Athet caucus witnessed a near pick with Harmon's BD Moore clashing with Cangrezaman Whiteacre. Moore, Harman’s campaign manager, rushed toward Whiteacre amid a heated exchange over a state central committee slot. St. Frianda intervened as tempers cooled and the vote proceeded. Whiteacre lost the state central committeeman race 3 to 2, with Cox of Dayton expected as governor nominee on the first ballot.
The committee of Landwehe Verioinet met at Hrteul to finalize plans for an upcoming memorial gathering at Tartenk's grave. Secretary PL Wutzer stated expansion of invitations to all Beamon seniors of the clan. Grounds near Pans Rise Street were noted as the event site.
Terrible event coverage outlines the Spanish War Veterans annual gathering in Terre Haute with a parade, campfire, talks, tours, elections, and a ball. Veterans from Indiana and nearby areas expected to bring thousands to assemble at the armory and city venues. Peter Garrett of Terre Haute is endorsed for department commander.
A linen shower for Ada Mounts of Garrett honored her upcoming marriage to J W Colbred of San Francisco. Mrs Blaine Snepp hosted in Aubien with a pink and white theme, a three course luncheon, and gifts to the bride. Guests included Mrs Myron Mason, Mrs Margaret Aldrich, and others from Butler, Garrett, Pleasant Lake, and surrounding towns. The bride has taught in local schools and will marry this month.
Garrett residents and visitors are told the city’s social circle is active with new members. On next Sunday at 2 p m Rev Nesmith will lecture on The Relationship of the Philosophy of Socialism to Christianity, inviting men and women to attend and be warmly welcomed. On Thursday evenings John Sth will lecture at Al ion, Ind.
Chicago June 1 The Democratic National Committee secretary Urey Wondaon says the Democratic national convention will open on June 28 in Chicago despite any postponement of the Republican gathering in the same city Meg Woodson is expected to depart Chicago tomorrow for Baltimore.
Owensboro Kentucky June 4 No trace of George Blackburn alleged slayer of Pallecni in Coleman Dawson was found by the police. They crossed the river and searched miles into Indiana for Blackburn who reportedly escaped past officers guarding the corpse and surrounding thickets.
A damaged report notes Her Royal Highness at Connaught was rushed to hospital by a special train from Quebec after a medical diagnosis. The details are unclear, but officials say the condition is serious and a definitive diagnosis remains undetermined.
Mexico City report states Brigadier General Spanche Villin, a noted rebel commander, was placed under arrest by General Huerta after a rapid pursuit across key fronts. The capture comes as government efforts intensify to quell ongoing revolutionary activity in the region.
A cautious mood grips Republican leaders as the national convention nears. Fort Wayne Republicans weigh a possible dark horse candidate, with Hughes favored by many as a safer stand in if Taft and Roosevelt falter, while Roosevelt faces lukewarm support from local figures.
The supreme judge of Buffaloes selects stalls for a one week carnival in August. Plans to exhibit at Clinton Street near Clintos and Superior, with officers elected including Kaley France McNamara and Halder. A new logge committee was formed with Dickerson as chairman and Hey as secretary.
The county trustees set a subsidy election for June 11 to decide granting a levy to the Fort Wayne Springfield Railway for extending the interurban to Monroe. A committee listed supporters and names from wards two and three to promote the measure. Local residents hosted a lively meeting and discussed candidates and campaign leadership.
Retail Merchants association president George attner announced two committees. The first, chaired by Frank J. Roche with B. J. Golden and Writer Seavey, will represent the organization in cooperative efforts for an assembly ball in the city. The second, led by C. Me Miia with Lawrence Halny and Dallan B. Green, will address excursion questions and press Nickel Plate and Pennsylvania railroads to run more Fort Wayne excursions.
Garrett, Indiana city notes feature residents visiting family in Deshler Ohio and Peru, reports of trips to Auburn and Fort Wayne, a baptism convention in Auburn, and a mix of visits from and to nearby farmers, with several social calls and a funeral description. The piece lists numerous names including Jerry Barnes, Loretta Manion, Misses Schulteys, Rollins, Podlared, and Rev A B Whitney, among others, detailing short movements, Sunday gatherings, and community events.
A large crowd attended Sunday evening events with singing that moved many to tears and joy. Residents recall mother’s tunes and praise Rev Walton for future services. Mr and Mrs Steve Blatning hosted fourteen guests for a lively gathering featuring Pedro. Auburn friends enjoyed the children’s lay exercise at the Christian church with excellent performances from the Attic folks.
A group of boys faced reprimand after damaging the canopy cover at a Gul dlin Grounds playground. They were summoned before Ditevtoy W. Dele Borror who said no further action until Borter returns from Cleveland. Repairs to the grounds will begin and open to the public upon his return.
June inquiry reveals Kokomo Indiana pastor of a holiness church accused of misconduct. An investigation followed a church meeting where the minister and a woman were found in a residence near the church. Details indicate neighbors reported the incident and discussions of removal occurred during a congregational gathering.
Deputies arrest several individuals for violations of the game laws in Barber and Rochester. Rochester arrestee fined 435.50 for undersized game. Goshen and Newcastle suspects cited for kite-related offenses with fines of 9a840 and similar. Wardens Bravey and Last, along with John W. Rigney, oversee the enforcement actions.
Mr and Mrs James Bily traveled to Mt Etna after the death of Mrs Rauin and Mrs Charles Bain aged about sixty nine left six children James John Evall Fred Mire and Mire Wimmer residents of nearby locales seek support and arrange the funeral details as town mourns loss.
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