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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
2
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette appears with a preprint notice along Clinton Street seeking advance orders and scheduling details for readers.
Fort Wayne citizens are urged to support the Fourth of July celebration by contributing to park funds as dedication approaches. Marion’s George T. Lockwood will not seek the Republican nomination for governor without a county option. The Republican National Convention will meet June 18. Democrats plan June 25 in Baltimore led by Thomas R. Marshall. Fort Wayne pleads for improved streetcar service as Mayor Grice addresses transit issues.
The text urges use of school buildings by residents for evening meetings amid transport failures and city administration criticism. It cites other cities where schools as forums improved conditions and urges prompt approval with proper care assurances.
Fort Wayne extends cordial welcome to the Democratic Editorial association guests. The city hopes they depart with a favorable impression of Fort Wayne’s people, amusements, hotels, and institutions while noting honors to Governor Marshall and other guests. The piece also critiques hotel and restaurant practices and touring press tips on tipping and pricing amid rising costs.
A compact devotional urging faith in oneself, in friends, and in nature. References to forests, streams, seas, clouds, stars, buds and flowers, with emphasis on faith amid nature’s beauty and change. The piece credits Thomas G. Moorhead.
In a rammerment exercises talk at the state school for the blind, Guy Marshall urged replacing negation with active virtue. He cited Christ's command to love one another and to do unto others as you would. Gov Marshall urged returning to religious sentiments to drive social reform and moral change.
A letter questions Reverend Dinsmore and other pastors for blaming virtuous women in scandals. It argues preachers Richeson and Cissell harm society by casting shadows on innocent women, asking who bears responsibility for downfall and urging fair treatment of women as human beings. It accuses Dinsmore of hypocrisy and defends Mrs. Robarts and similar victims while calling for accountability from church leaders.
A reader asks for space to respond to an Anderson minister’s sermon calling women silly. The writer criticizes both sexes for dress and behavior, defends women from blanket blame, and rejects public exposure. The letter reflects local tensions over morality and church culture.
Recalled memories of Beaver dam Wines dog and paper mill dam along with boating, skating, and July races near the St Jon Athletic club. Concordis College students enjoyed water sports on the Mans river as municipal ownership and civic improvement aims promise river restoration and government stocking of fish.
The Roof Garden earns praise as the city’s coolest place with top music and standout floor ambience. Patrons highlight its lively scene, strong acoustics, and the venue’s signature atmosphere that draws crowds nightly.
A damaged ad touts a two ingredient tonic for sour stomach gas bloating and constipation. It claims fast relief from stomach trouble and urges purchase of Logos Stomach Tonic in Fort Wayne Indiana with a two ounce bottle priced at fifty cents.
A dark Auburn, June 6 report says Harry Farrand faces a serious condition at home amid a nervous breakdown linked to the death of Miss Rose Myers. The girl reportedly acted rashly over a love triangle with a Michigan suitor named Taulk, leaving Miss Myers’ last visit and triggering Farrand’s mental collapse after he returned with a friend. The situation is described as a spell or uncontrollable episode following the troubling events.
Warsaw Ind June 6 Captain Ore ville Bo Kilmer has been promoted to Major and will command the first battalion of the Second Regiment known as the Indianapolis battalion. He will remain in Warsaw but frequent Indianapolis for inspections with four companies. Major Kilmer has served since 1898 in the Indiana National Guard and succeeds Major H T Conde, now lieutenant colonel, in filling the vacancy caused by J J Backroun’s resignation at Aurora. Dr. W Ta Hines has leased Bodin It barn to convert into an automobile garage. he is the local agent for the Auburn car. The Pratria Township Sunday School association held its annual convention at Pleasant View church with a noon picnic.
In Monroeville Indiana June events include visits by Mr and Mrs C A Na to a summer home, CPL Mitchell visiting Fort Wayne, Belle and Fas Wilcox shopping in Fort Wayne, and a large Baker family reunion with music and dinner. Alumni news note graduates at Purdue and Indiana University. A second Baker reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Clime featured travel to Lafayette and Albion. The Harkey country home burned Tuesday near Monroeville, insured. Local veterans were thanked for transportation to cemeteries on Memorial Day.
Fort Wayne Printing Co., 114-138 Washington Blvd. W. operates a department store business or advertises printing services for business men.
June 1 Little River Indiana reports farmers replanting corn after initial crop failed. George Labrman busy hauling hay to Sheldon. William Krause and Arthur Young at Central Seed Barn Fort Wayne. Alfred Lehrant and Frank Lehrant help with car crop. Luke Young cared for grandmother’s pet week. New ball season organized. Little River Amateur Baseball seeks teams. Lawrence Krause invites games route 26 Fort Wayne. White Sox clashed with Hassel Tigers last Sunday. score Hewitt 3 Page 2.
Warsaw Indiana June 1 Twenty six four graduates from the schools of Koxeluska county will receive their diplomas next Saturday at the Aviat commencement in the Winona Lake auditorium. Wayne township supplies the most graduates twenty seven passing exams. A strong program features remarks by State Superintendent Charles A Greathouse and music by the Burket Band and Maurer system of South Bend. County officials and trustees listed include Ednor Barber Lev Jarret Henry Wimner Austin Blo J T Cunninghem M Strombeck and many others.
An aged beauty ad touts Opera Cream as a liquid beautifier to keep complexions youthful and bright. It claims velvety softness, long use improves appearance, and urges purchase from druggists or by mail from Dayton Drug Co in Dayton, Ohio.
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