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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
14
Fort Wayne promotes its electric image with a booth offering a free photo of Thomas Edison. The City Light tag is used to brand displays by City Electric Light and Power, boosting recognition of Fort Wayne as the Electric City through General Electric and Thomas Edison branding.
Bluffton Indiana June report says William Cline eldest son of Mr and Mrs A B Cline of Bluffton was seriously hurt when his motorcycle collided with an automobile south of Pendleton while returning home from Greencastle where he studies at DePauw University. Driver J Davis of Indianapolis assisted him to Pendleton hospital as Cline showed severe facial injuries and possible internal trauma. Deborah Rebekah lodge members will attend the funeral of Sister Bertha Holmes at Mrs W H Johnson’s home on the county farm at 9:30 Wednesday morning.
LAFAYETTE Ind June 5 6 W B Van Aken of Coldwater Mich was named captain of the 1917 Purdue track team a middle distance runner who set a state 440 yard record this spring Harry B Cutler of Rutland Vt was elected captain of the Purdue wrestling team for next year He wrestled at 145 pounds this season and will lead practically an intercollegiate team in 1917 The Perfection Biscuit Co will close Tuesday afternoon.
The Fort Wayne Ministerial Association held its final meeting of the year at First M. church with Rev Charles Muychaster as toastmaster speaking on Christian Architecture. Claud Travis addressed the toast The Joys and Responsibilities of a Minister's Wife. Rev E Q Laudemann spoke on The Models of the Builders and Rev Mr Nipper discussed The Materials the Builders Used. A hearty supper followed. next regular meeting set for September. Christ Lutheran Church Ladies will serve meals at 1206 Calhoun Street with a nearby auto parking station. 25 cents.
Des Moines report states that the Towa women will receive the vote, with returns from today showing late midnight results. The brief notes a historic enfranchisement affecting local politics and civic engagement.
Early returns from the primary show the suffrage amendment passing though by a smaller margin than supporters expected. W. L. Harding of Sioux City led the Republican gubernatorial ticket against three opponents. Clarence Lamboley, injured in a runaway near the Country Club, is reported to be recovering at Lutheran Hospital.
Mrs Kate Adams and her daughter Mary of Bixhare were guests of her daughter Mrs Leonard Curtis over Friday. Mrs Glenn Harning and her two children went to Fort Wayne for a brief visit with her brother Ray Harning and his family.
Health advice urges more outdoor time and deep breathing to counter obesity. Claims increased oxygen in blood boosts metabolism, with Gil of Korain capsules touted as harmless and effective, recommending daily use after meals and before bed. Patients are advised regular weigh-ins and continuing treatment until normal weight is reached.
Thirty three students will receive University of Michigan degrees at the June 29 commencement. Six are from Fort Wayne and one from Huntertown. Other Indiana graduates listed include John Q. Adams of Columbia City and Margaret F. B. Crockett of Indianapolis among A B and LL B degrees. Nursing graduates include Nancy Fry, Nonora Vink, Marion Young. Local notes mention visitors and residents in Mishawaka and Milford with brief social items.
Cromwell Indiana June 5 Robert Jel attended events in Fort Wayne Saturday. Mr and Mrs Frank Whitehead hosted Albion relatives Sunday. An collision occurred Saturday night between Mal Gard and Mrs Dearfof vehicles, both drivers unharmed though the cars were damaged. Cromwell hosted Kendallville for a local game with details sparse.
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