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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
15
An old ad style claim touts GETS-IT as a corn treatment. It promises painless removal of corns warts bunions without plasters salves or knives, claiming it works on irritated flesh and is sold nationwide by 8 cents per bottle or via mail order from B. Lawrence & Co. Chicago.
Stephen Van Dusen an elderly Civil War veteran died at his home on Beliroad Street in Butler Indiana after four years of illness. He was born July 24 1834 in Marion Wayne County son of Hiram Van Dusen and one of twelve children. He served in Ohio volunteers before moving to Kendallville and later Butler where he worked as a carpenter and later oil wagon driver. He and Lydia Otis married May 1 1867 and observed their 64th anniversary in 1913. Funeral Friday at 2:30 p m at the Christian church with interment in Butler Cemetery. He left a wife and five children William Lucinda Elton and Ada.
Columbia City Ind June 4 county commissioners in response to a petition ordered an election for Richland Township on June 20. Voters will decide if saloons should be allowed in the township. Petition filed by Fret Smith and others cites repeated signatures. Two years ago the township voted dry by a strong majority and opponents face a tough persistence debate.
Bluffton Ind June 4 An announcement today plans a new Studabaker Grain and Seed Co with 100000 capital to take over I Studabaker and Son holdings. Elevator properties Bluffton Liberty Center Van Buren Roseburg Vera Cruz Linn Grove to be included. offices remain Bluffton. Heirs of John Studabaker to hold 42000 stock, remainder 58000 sold at par for working capital. James W Sale and H H Deam to run stock subscriptions and manage the new company. D B Studabaker to retire from active work but remain as stockholder. Also notice: piano recital by Miss Royhans pupils at Ellis hall tonight admission 10 cents.
Antwerp Ohio June 4 Mim George Mann and daughter Mise Hattie were visitors in Fort Wayne. Fort Wayne visitors include Mr Jonas Sesinr at Fort Wayne, Mr. Jon Dilts and Mrs Win nia Wolverton of Wayne. Many local residents visited relatives here for Decoration Day. Notables include John Curtis and Mrs Mayme Mutha visiting from Fort Wayne, Mrs Ora Calkins and children visiting from Michigan, and Carl Reed of Cincinnati visiting his parents. An auction sale in Schoul Tilt addition sold all five lots, averaging $6.90.
A blaze started from an iron ore in an alley at 7545 yesterday evening destroyed the barn at 314 East Washington Boulevard and briefly threatened the Grace Reformed Church adjoining east. Neighbors saved a horse and wagon. The barn fire spread quickly. damage estimated under 150 dollars. Henry Moellering of Moellering Bros. & Millard owned the property.
Japan's reply to the United States on California land laws is not an ultimatum. Delivered by Ambassador Chinda to Secretary Bryan, it argues Webb law discriminates against Japanese, breaches international law, and violates the 1911 treaty. The note invites further discussion and contains no final issue. Public disclosure of details was avoided.
Zulu News Mul Indiana June 4 reports Mr and Mrs Boley of Fort Wayne traveling through the countryside visiting Edward Monnet and others. Several couples and families including Tosynsend Ternet Townsend and Cecelia Ternet are seen on social visits in New Haven Monroeville and Payne Ohio. A Maynard Von Harn and a Eugene Comment wedding are noted with a quiet ceremony at the bride’s parents home and a Detroit honeymoon trip.
In Terre Haute Indiana on June 4 the National Association of Stationary Engineers opened its convention with Mayor Taula Gerhardt welcoming delegates and presenting city keys. National president John W. deGratty spoke as an event promises to be among the state's most successful, with 25 exhibits by manufacturers and features including illustrated talks and a smoker.
Local notes from New Haven Indiana and South Milford include visits from Charles Witsaman family guests in Lyford, typhoid patient Ellen Teal improving slowly, and ongoing farm weather with corn stands improving after recent warm spell. Also reported are social visits, a Fort Wayne wedding described as charming, commencement exercises at Winona College, and town residents traveling to Decatur and Richmond for events and family gatherings.
A New Haven society note mentions Mr and Mrs Elias Hartzell of Hoagand and Mrs Cecilia Denzel of Fort Wayne hosting a forthcoming wedding. The bride aims to wed Mr Donald Mest of Fort Wayne while Miss Conners of Fort Wayne visits Mrs Apna Blever on a Sunday.
A delegation led by Warren Haden of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce and others from the Ohio Manufacturers Association urged Governor Cox to back a constitutional amendment to modify property taxation. They noted current taxes rely on a 6 1/2 percent levy, aiming to replace the existing statute with a uniform statewide rule. Cox said he does not see immediate consensus for fundamental tax overhaul.
Mrs. George Flangh of 625 Runntot is receiving treatment in Grand Rapids. Hermin Adking and Pred Robbins of 4% Laith Street are involved in a postal matter with two messenger boys missing after pay day. Marie Lang of this city awaits a memorial service as Miss Lang, daughter of Mrs. Julia Lang, is expected to witness a coming ceremony this year.
A garbled notice lists vague ailments including piles and itching and seeks free relation with Positive Damnioer MWe Corp. It mentions 3 U TARNEY and Auburn Diana in a fragmented, nonsensical context. The readable elements imply a health complaint request tied to a corporate claimant.
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