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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
10
Tips for youthful skin and eyes include spurmax lotion to reduce shine and soften skin, a home tonic for tired eyes, a fat-dissolving decoction, and a shampoo using canthrox for oil control. Also advised are Almozeln jelly skin cream, a glycerine lotion, and a tonic for hair growth. An old warning about worry and lines contrasts with cosmetic recipes.
A heated exchange at the ball park centers on the purity of drinks and refreshments sold by Nick Tam Martin and others. Officials vow strict adherence to pure food laws and government approval, offering refunds if impurities are found.
In Butler Indiana June reports describe accidents at the Wayne Oil Tank Co and a fire at the Wellington Hotel area. Farnham of the First National Bank suffered severe burns while a stove fire caused roof and shingles to catch, but bystanders and the fire company contained the blaze with minor structural damage.
First Bird notes the fat worms in the tree. Second Bird confirms the worms haven’t been eaten yet. The exchange centers on the birds observing the available prey and the behavior of the eater.
Report claims the battleship Arkansas suffered damage after striking an uncharted reef near Tyr Brush on a Sunday. Test runs at 26.9 knots, with five fastest speeds averaging 21.5 knots. authorities call the exercise highly successful.
In Warsaw Indiana a June wedding united Ming Tieteb Eller daughter of J W Qellers of North Columbia Street with George Tiiby Stephane of Toronto Ontario at the couple’s home with James M Gray officiating. The bride formerly worked with the Hatitude and served as secretary for Ilyc A of Georgia. After a stay in Toronto the couple plan evangelistic work. Earlier the same day Bilwn W Yocum and Nello I Vankirk of this city wed after a Penvec J I Stephenson officiated and will reside here.
Jane J. Mra Bitner of Warsaw Indiana dies at her daughter Francis Bowser's home on East Center after several weeks illness. Born in the city she spent life as a homemaker. Her husband died about two years ago. Survived by her son Daniel Bitner of Warren. Funeral arrangements have been completed.
Warsaw Ind June 5 Harry Wann of this city has accepted a position as instructor of French at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor Mich He is son of Mr and Mrs Le Wan of East Center street and formerly taught at Wa han college in Warsaw for five years at Roberta's college in Constantinople Turkey during the war
The wedding of Dr. Charles Grandy and Miss Lata Longacrs took place Wednesday afternoon in Elkhart. Both graduates of Warsaw High School, the couple will reside in Fort Wayne with the groom’s parents J C Grandy of this city in attendance.
Ind adlyslim Ind June 3 Ibies. Col Sauders of Columbia City elected chairman of the fourth hbust convention of the Twelfth district of Indiana Federation of Women's Clubs in Kendallville. Mrs Turk Fairbank of Fort Wayne named vice chairman Miss Clara Gilbert Kendallville secretary and treasurer Mrs Theodore A Redmond Kendallville chairman Noble county Auburn chosen as next meeting site. Visitors from Albion Ligonier LaGrange Waterford Columbia City Auburn and Fort Wayne welcomed as the machine session opened with Mrs Edward M Wilson Fort Wayne district chairwoman and Mrs T A Redmond delivering welcome. Reports, addresses on topics from maternal love to social service filled the afternoon, with music from Violet Shratl and Miss Mabel Loomis. The day ended with trains home and a baking sale by Wayne Street M E Church Women’s League.
County commissioners approved a twelve post ornamental lighting project around the courthouse. Three bids were reviewed with the winner the Cutter Manucyturing concern of South Bend, which stated it would begin work immediately. Bids included Charles F Laken and William Suir among others.
An insert from Kendallville Indiana notes Pan architects and engineers are invited to submit plans and specifications for a new church addition for the Pan Evangelical church in Kendallville. Details reference a contractors directory and due dates. Also mentions the Petersons wedding party and a Bluffton pastor officiating at the nuptials in Bluffton with a motor trip to Decatur afterward. Plus a car storage ad from Aughurn Garage seeking vehicles for storage.
In Blufpton Indiana readers note a dispute over road and town expenses. The article reports that last year the county commissioners paid part of the cost, but this year they refused to help with the tax burden, creating tension among residents.
A columnist from Anderson criticizes a Methodist preacher Rev. Dinsmore for moral lapses and debates the role of parishioners, especially women, in funding church needs. The piece argues society should not drag down clergy for temptations and stresses the preacher’s duty to moral example.
The marriage of Mies Xina Bay French and My Alcaard Winch Peterson occurred at nine this morning in Bluffton at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. T. J. Simons officiating. After the ceremony the couple left for Columbia with relatives and plan to be at home in Decatur after June 15. The wedding surprised some relatives and branches of the French family learned of the event with the groom’s sister Mrs. C. O. France in Bluffton. Also noted are obituaries and funeral plans for Sherman Mpple of Waranw and Chades Pugh of Bluffton, along with memorial day observances by local lodges and a staff change at Bluffton schools. The Daughters of Pocahontas elected officers, with details of titles and roles among the group.
WatbaW, Ind June 1 Mont Marshal C G B Moon took charge of Munep Voucl a sixteen year old who arrived in Warsaw from New York City Monday evening The boy says he is sixteen but looks younger He left the train to avoid arrest and asked to be flown to Chi noe with instructions for the trip through telegrams from his mother requesting he be kept safe until arrangements could be made
Argos, Ind residents and visitors appear in a collage of short notes. John McCoy of South Bend stayed with relatives. August Zehart visited from Laporte. Ella Border and Miss Hope Gibbons, both Plymouth connections, were guests. Prof Hottel from South Bend, Mary Gottsell from Plymouth, and Eva Fox from South Bend are among those noted. Local movements include return trips, family visits, and social calls across Plymouth, Walkerton, Rochester, and Delong with occasional business trips to South Bend and Cutver.
Zanesville Ind weekly notices report visitors from Fort Wayne and Markle, travels around Huntington and Bluntington, and a busy church calendar. Local residents attend services, host relatives, and plan band reorganizations under Liberal and Church of God auspices.
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