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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1910
Page
9
In a fragmented exchange a man questions when the Panama Canal will open for traffic. The other man deflects with partial answers and uncertainty. The scene shifts to a street setting near Johnson Street as a figure walks away.
Fort Wayne society notes reveal Miss Jesuamine Bailey of Ottawa to wed Mr Roy D. Mock of Indianapolis in autumn. Bailey, beloved in Fort Wayne for charm and musical talent, prepares to visit Ottawa for summer as her mother accompanies, while Mock's business success and friendly nature endear him to local friends.
Decatur Ind June 1 The annual stockholders meeting of the Mort Wayne and Springfield Railway company drew about two hundred attendees in the Mankhan building. W. H. Fleddderjohann was re elected president and general manager with an intact board of directors and officers. The gathering favored northern extension plans and noted unprecedented prosperity in passenger and freight traffic. A large post meeting social event followed, highlighting energy and initiative of the officers and stockholders.
Robison Park attracted a sizable crowd on Sunday with warm weather boosting attendance. The outdoor attractions and theatre drew the most interest, while the opening Sunday and Derolation Day set a popular example. Manager Williams planned continued shows as the expected good weather favored performances.
Eight graduates will receive diplomas at the St. Joseph high school commencement at Rouse's opera house Thursday evening. Graduates include Genevieve Berling, Margaret Garand, Agnes Weber, Germain Cater, Vivian Closa, Fred Miller, Francis Smith, and Clarence Gare. Rev Father Sonn Fel, of Hartford City, will deliver the class address and diplomas will be presented by Father Wilder.
Mrs Levina Streight widow of General A D Streight died in Indianapolis in June at about eighty years old. Known as the angel of the Bist Td ens regiment she aided the unit throughout the war and endured capture and escape during Confederate pursuit.
A playful poem where a blue bottle fly persistently buzzes at a window. The speaker notes the insect’s repeated buzzing despite attempts to drive it away with cloth or shaking, and imagines the fly returning when not watched. It presents a lighthearted spring and summer mood centered on the fly’s presence.
Germania Park reopens after changes by new owner ship under Adolph Roggen and contractor William Fuhrmann The grounds receive extensive improvements including a new wooden bridge main pavilion remodel cement floor basement and new arbor structures The park aims to blend German social culture with athletic clubs and summer entertainment with concerts bowling shooting and athletic events hosted by the Turners. over 100 attended the opening day despite cool weather.
The edition touts circulation strength with a claim that its reach rivals two other Fort Wayne newspapers combined. It notes a twelve month gain of over two thousand subscribers and asserts faster growth than ever before.
A fragmented note describes a group named Maoin association planning a scheme with a German singing society link. It lists officers including Me Henry Branning as president and Mr A William Freuchtenteht as vice president, with other names mentioned and a board of directors. The text reflects a historical club setup with membership details and internal roles.
Four year old Dot and seven year old Tot decorate the cemetery with flowers for Decoration Day. They share blooms with a grieving girl named Pink whose nephew died, and learn to honor the graves of both their mother and Pink’s family. The scene ends with a promise to continue giving flowers to those who need them.
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