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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1905

Page

6

Northern Indiana Baptists Elect Leaders at Meeting

Northern Indiana Baptist association reports increased attendance with fourteen cities represented. J W Fredenburg of Elkhart elected temporary moderator and H Barr Waggoner of Indiana Harbor chosen temporary clerk. Key speakers included Foo Miler on church finances and Rev R M Van Doren on two higher evangelism. Financials show expenses of sixteen point eight thousand this year and seventeen point five six nine thousand last year.

South Bend Ind Northern Indiana Baptist Association J. W. Fredenburg Elkhart H. Barr Waggoner Indiana Tiarbor Foo. Miler Peru W. H. Jones Hammond George FE. Wade Valparaiso P. Clossey Kingsbury J V W. Dorkind Laporte W. D. Spere J. M. Reese Mishawaka R. %. van Doren Chicago L. G. Clark Helena, Mont General American Baptist Home Missionary Society

Licenses to Wed Listed for Several Individuals

A notice lists marriage licenses issued for Paul F Detser 27 Emma C Kratzsch 24 Robert I Preston 33 Maul M Jickson 26 Fred Hume 24 Mary Loretta O Rourke 25 Owen Edgar Pierson 27 Mabel Cc Davis 27 Harry E May 36 Louise Ed sall 35 The bakery claim Scher ers bakery is known for the best cakes.

Paul F. Detser Emma C. Kratzsch Robert I. Preston Maul M. Jickson Fred Hume Mary Loretta O'Rourke Owen Edgar Pierson Mabel Cc. Davis Harry E. May Louise Edsall

Church People Protest Chautauqua Plans in Elkhart

In Elkhart Indiana on June 7 active preparations are underway for the St. Joseph Valley Chautauqua to be staged in a park adjoining the city. Organizers and local church members clash over venue plans as scheduling and program details loom large.

Elkhart Ind St. Joseph Valley

Park Chautauqua and Sunday Use Sparks Local Protest

The St Joseph river banks host late August to early September events as Highland Park Amusement Co opens in the park but sublets to Chautauqua. Church leaders protest Sunday desecration and seek a meeting with Chautauqua directors to clarify responsibility. Oswald Blumm and D S Suffer were arrested for Sunday merry go round work, with Sgt Whiteman leading the case. Thousands of women switch from yellow soap to Easy Task Soap for better laundry results.

St. Joseph Highland Park Amusement Company Amusement Company Chautauqua Oswald Blumm D. S. Suffer Whiteman Silvers

Wayne Dry Goods Suit Sale At Fairfield Avenue Yard

During the suit sale at Wayne Dry Goods Co. office and yards on Fairfield avenue and Wabash R. R. phone 6098.

Wayne Dry Goods Co Fairfield Avenue Wabash R. R

Auto Law Tested Here as Meyer Refuses Stop

An affidavit filed in Justice B W Skelton's court advances a test of the new state automobile law. Benjamin F P Pettit charges Harry W Meyer of Meyer Cycle Co with refusing to stop for a signal on a public highway on June 2. Pettit, a farmer on the New Haven road, says a colt was nearby and Mr Meyer drove on past the signal with no damage occurring.

Court of Justice B. W. Skelton Benjamin FP. Pettit New Haven Road Harry W. Meyer Meyer Cycle Company Underwood Pettit Meyer New Haven Mr. Pettit

Trial attracts interest from farmers and drivers of horses

The case draws considerable attention from autists and farmers and drivers of horses, with public concern about safety. The trial has not yet been set for hearing.

Blair elected president of Indiana Sons of Veterans

CAPT BLAIR OF ROCKVILLE elected president of the Indiana division Sons of Veterans at Rockville. Officers named include T W Blair commander, William Gottscheck senior vice commander, Edgar Feague Rockville junior vice commander, division council Charles Harall Frank Helms E O Miller, and national delegates Chapin Watson Goldsmith Ducomb. Next state encampment at Valparaiso in June 1906. Blair noted for long service and prior candidacy for state commander.

Rockville Ind Sons of Veterans T. W. Blair Fort Wayne William Gottscheck Terre Haute Edgar Feague Rockville Charles Harall Portland Frank Helms Elwood E. O. Miller Bloomington Daniel J. Chapin Fleb Watson Goldsmith R. S. Ducomb South Bend H. D. Miller Valparaiso

Ohio bank wrecker gets his sentence

Lima Ohio June 7 William W Leighton convicted of forgery tied to the Lima bank wrecking case is sentenced. Leighton faces punishment for the fraudulent acts connected with the bank incident in Lima Ohio.

Ohio Bank Lima, O William W. Leighton Lima

Out-of-doors Theatricals by Ben Greet at Hamilton Place

Ben Greet's English Woodland players present As You Like It and A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Hamilton homestead on Monday June 19 with reserved seats for over 1,000. A stage built around an oak will rise four and a half feet, covered with grass and trimmed with boughs to resemble a forest glade. Two calcium lights will illuminate nightly scenes. Reserved seats go on sale June 14 at Woodworth's drug store with reduced prices. children admitted at half price.

Ben Greet Woodland Players Hamilton Homestead Woodworth’s Drug Store

President of Savings Bank Sentenced to Three Years

The bank president was sentenced by Judge Mathers to three years in the Ohio penitentiary. He posted bond and his lawyers obtained a stay of execution pending an appeal to the circuit court.

Fort Wayne Capt Blair James B. Whitecamp

Kodak Rentals Claim Vacation Snaps On A Budget

L. M. Beck, jeweler at 911 Calhoun Street advertises Kodak film and rental kodaks for ten cents a day. The notice urges travelers to capture trips and bring home memories with the Kodak brand.

Kodak Kodaks L. M. Beck Jeweler Calhoun Street

Made in Fort Wayne Exhibit Opens With Duckling Display

A Fort Wayne exhibit shows a mother hen with a dozen ducklings in a north window at the White Fruit house. A pond scene and a “Made in Fort Wayne” sign draw passersby as James Whie presents his poultry display.

Fort Wayne White Fruit House James Whie

Degree of Honor Lodge Elects Officers

Degree of Honor lodge No 29 elected officers Tuesday night with Mrs C L Hepp as Chief of honor Mrs Gertrude Schumann as Lady of honor Mrs John B Horstman as Chief of ceremonies Miss Moering as Lady usher Mrs Sadie Skelton as Inside watch Mrs Martha Hood as Outside watch Dr Harriet Madbeth as Medical examiner and Mrs S D Meksheimer as Captain drill team The Journal Gazette Want Ads promote results.

Degree of Honor Lodge C. L. Hepp Gertrude Schuman John B. Horstman Miss Moering Sadie Skelton Martha Hood Harriet Mad,beth S. D. Meksheimer

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