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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1909
Page
2
Fragmented notes mention Sunday and sundry items in Fort Wayne with prices and counts. A health department study in Indianapolis is noted about chemicals for pest control, implying local market and public health concerns.
The piece lauds a civic revival in Fort Wayne sparked by local leaders including Mr. Worden, Mr. Guldlin, and Mr. Hanna. It praises Prof. Zucklin as an instrument in promoting a permanent push toward moral improvement, beauty, and better civic life through sustained citizen effort and public service reform.
County commissioners Wyss Tonkel and Franke will meet in session for thirty days to adjust property valuations. Auditor Lin demuth has notified taxpayers to present grievances at the courthouse during the tax equalization review period.
The Fort Wayne revival is praised as outward proof of years of civic improvement and devotion to home, beauty, and good government. Leaders are called apostles of a great cause, inspiring thousands to support betterment and public spirit. The piece urges the movement to continue and expand.
Ex sheriff Jesse Grice faces party infighting as Republicans press business leaders like Dr. W O Gross and Louis F Curdes to enter the mayoral race. Despite pressure, both men refuse. Democratic nominating plans and contest for council seats in Seventh and Third wards attract local figures such as William Goodfellow George Diehm Charles Lepper and Harry Wiebke as election officers are named.
A Letter to the Journal-Graghte complains about reducing Sixth Ward voting sites to three machines while the Second Ward has three wards and three machines. The writer, a longtime Sixth Ward resident and former political official, suggests reallocating machines and extending voting access within the ward bounded by Butler Street, Calhoun Street, Treadway, Broadview, and nearby areas. The note is signed by a tax paying resident describing ward limits and urging action.
White pines lath offered for sale at $3 per thousand by G H Krudop. Seller needs space for more lumber sheds and provides contact via phone 135 from Francis and Hayden streets.
Multiple candidates announce for mayoral nomination in the upcoming primaries. J. tuned advocates municipal ownership and efficient tax administration. Josie A Haley seeks Democratic support. Henry P Scherer backs progressive administration. August M Schmidt promotes municipal ownership and public services. ALrick Melcusing and other editors pledge candidacy.
Fort Wayne voters see a slate of Democratic candidates in the mayoral and city council races. Local notices announce nominations for mayor and council seats with primary dates and pledges to uphold municipal services, lighting and prudent city governance. A separate Pittsburgh bulletin reports a mob search for three men who robbed a house and tortured women to reveal missing funds.
Mrs. Gilbert declares war within the church hierarchy, sending notices to Mrs. Eddy’s secretary while leaders hold nightly meetings at the publication offices in Boston. The Brookline home of Mrs Eddy reappears in public view as the confrontation continues amid secrecy and tension.
The Wedding Association schedules its annual meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rollins Nowels near Casperville. Invitations extend to members and friends to attend and enjoy the event in a community gathering. FOR SALE Fine home with ten rooms in a good location on West Jefferson Street near the soda fountain.
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