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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1911

Page

2

Fort Wayne Thunderbolt and National News Notice

The article notes a fort Wayne church service lightning strike, a Norwalk baseball death from the same day’s bolt, and Governor Marshall asking the attorney general for an opinion on using state funds for an Indianapolis fall show. It mentions Cardinal Gibbons celebrations, Felger’s reelection as township school superintendent, and prodded congressional action against American Tobacco officers.

Thug New York World Fort Warne Ind Norwalk Marshall Hes Infianapolis Indiaon Horticultural Society State Florists’ Association

Victor Emmanuel Monument in Rome Erected At Capitol Hill

The monument to Victor Emmanuel the Liberator rises on Capitol Hill Rome facing modern Rome. Dedication this week drew about 4,000 attendees. When completed it will cost Italian people about 328 million. Italians view the statue as a symbol of national unity rather than a monarch’s praise.

Emmanuel the Liberator Rome Forum Italy Victor Ermmenuer I

Railroads as Barometer of Business and Finance

A clipped note emphasizes that business and financial conditions are good with railroads described as a real barometer. The fragment highlights optimism in economic indicators tied to railroad activity and freight movement.

Railroads Expand Ahead of Prosperity Curb Expenditure

The article notes railroads, optimistic about future traffic, are expanding expenditures for new equipment and maintenance. It cites contracts for 160000 tons of gray rails, 260099 tons of additions since June, 2500 new cars, 16000 tons of structural steel and numerous locomotives. It also highlights broader economic optimism with rising trade, crop prospects, and foreign investment fueling a strong business outlook for fall and winter.

Sliveton Uhrongham West Vha Cincimat Enquirer

Indiana Reforestation Extent for State Protection

A damaged excerpt argues Indiana should reforest mainly to protect people and windbreak farmland rather than for timber. It notes a two thousand acre forest reserve in Clack County for experimental growth and discusses burdens on small farmers, land ownership, and questions of compulsory per cent reforestation. It stresses that forests serve soil, moisture, and sanitary roles.

B. Seile Iliberty Goethern Park Wabash Valley Elvery Lind Showld Gladys Jones Attics Ind Pamergne Indiana United States Endiane Clack County Mr. S. Nach

Plans for new bridge work and township hearings begin

Court news notes plans for a St Joseph river bridge at Tennessee Avenue with bids to be advertised soon. County board of review will assess corporations today, hearings set for June to cover townships including Maumee Cedar Creek Perry and others ahead of Fort Wayne city review. Also reports a divorce action in Superior Court involving Blanche Thrallkill and attendants Mel Adams and Bertzell and notes W H Johnson reelected county infirmary superintendent and real estate loan ads. In New Orleans, June 7, Rep Robert F Broussard announces US Senate candidacy for March 18 term with opponents Gov Jared Y. Ganiera and Rep Arane P Puio.

St. Joseph River Tennessee Avenue Tap County Board of Review Scipte Maumee Cedar Creek Perry Kell River Lake Washington Jao Milan Jackson Monroe Yefferson Adams Sune Weyne Abolte Lafayette Pleasant Marion Madison Board of Review Fort Wayne Blanche Thrallkill Mel Adams Bertzell Carh Thrallkill Ethel Orendor S & Corespond W. H. Johnson New Orleans Robert F Broussard Louisiane United States Senate Jarad Y. Ganiera Arane P. Puio

Strike at Cleveland grips 6000 garment workers

Six thousand garment workers in Cleveland went on a two day strike, mirroring New York action from a year ago. Organized by a strike committee after a large meeting, workers halted activity and paraded downtown with no disorder, demanding union recognition and that manufacturers deal with the union as a whole.

Cleveland Ohio York

Scratched for 40 Years Eczema Cure Promises Relief

Anne D. reports long eczema battles ended by the D. D. D. Prescription from Groman of Santa Rosa. The mild wash allegedly cleanses skin, relieves itching, and smooths skin, with a claim of instant relief for all skin trouble. Dreler Drug Co. advertises the product and its effectiveness.

Anne D Groman Santa Rosa Cal B.D Dreler Drag Co

Auburn Postmaster Gets $200 Raise

The Auburn postmaster is among nine Indiana postmasters who receive a $200 annual increase in salary, effective July 1. Other Northeast Indiana postmasters also see raises, with Auburn rising from 2409 to 2490 dollars and several nearby towns listed with adjusted figures.

Auburn Indiana Selacy Mads Washington Pether Butler Fort Warne Etgoniar Plymouth Roanoe Bes Topeka

City News Roundup From New York To Wayne Township

In New York City Miss Maude Packham, of 5212 South Harrison Street, has just returned from Mishawaka after a weeks visit with friends and relatives. H. B. Rowe, once a prominent local, now in Chicago contracting, was in town on business yesterday. The Wayna township advisory board will meet this afternoon at Trustes Hengy Branding. Mars Farnan of Bad Street, confined at home two weeks with rheviation, is recovering. Mrs Farnan is mother of Patrick Farnan who lost sight in a fall two years ago. Of Wayne’s nine common schools all but three have closed for summer vacation with Nos 7 and 8 remaining. the orphan home school will close June 18 after their lagers.

E. H. Merritt New York City Maude Packham Harrison Street Mishawaka H. B Rowe Chicago Wayna Township Advisery Board Trustes Hengy Branding Mars Farnan Bad Street Patrick Farnan Wayne Township Tree Orphans’ Home

Former local man heads big publishing company

Frank Orff, born in Fort Wayne and once in the dry goods business, leads the Sterling-Columbian Publishing company with capital of four million dollars. The firm will control magazines such as the Columbian Magazine Hampton's Magazine Home Sterling Gros Farm Review and the American Woman's Review. Orff will move to New York for the company offices. relatives in Blacky noted. Also mentions horse races at the driving park Saturday afternoon June 20th with 25 cent admission grandstand free.

Sterling- Columbian Publishing Company Frank Orff Fort Wai Christ Columbian Hampton’s Malazing the Home The Sterling Gros Farm Review American

Akron News Briefs From Indiana Farm, Family, Trade Notes

Several bulld pee destroyed by a thunderstorm. The Erle Toad child is near death from appendicitis. Lawyer Carr visited Plymouth yesterday for pyel meas. Mr Love and Rey Krauss went to Huntington on business. Rev M W Johnson, Dr Perry, and Dr Kirchner appear in multiple local calls. The Akron house opens, Mr Kele returns from Larwill, and Sagan sprinkles are sold. Strawberries scarce at 5 cents. new Buick shown. Cherry street praised as fruit farm-like.

Arron Ind Clarke Carr Plymouth Pyelmeas Love Rey Krauss Huntington M. W. Johnson Rochester Patterson Grindle Grindie Herseré Camp Lake Wawanen Perry Isiead Kirchner Gilead Oup Akron House Kele Larwill Gasshag Sprinkling Sagan Mowett & Paxton Strongs Hom Harsh N. Berry William Patterson Charles Floor Niles, O Disko Johnson Monta Peru Monga George Eshelman Mgr. Sparks Lamoree D. Rider Silver Lake Cherry Street

June marriages bloom as licenses rise in county records

The county clerk issued nine marriage licenses yesterday, boosting weekly totals to twenty nine for the first seven days of June. Couples listed include John S. Sprague and Hattle C. Bowers of Allen county, Ralph Ites and Raith E. Seslar of Fort Wayne, James M. Richardson and Estella E. Erle of Fort Wayne, Elza E. Vanauer and Algar Rothchert of Fore Warne, and Omar A. Kenyon of Birmingham Alabama among others.

Rapidy Gerding John S. Sprague Monroeville Hattle C. Bowers Allen County Ralph Iltes Raith E. Seslar Fort Wayne James M. Richardson Estella E. Erle Redolph Heenan Luella Br.kallermeier Solomon TP. Wright Agnes M.laner Arthur G. Gallmeier Serena E. Wehrmeister Frank 2. Cummings Frieda Marie Butz Elza E. Vanauer Algar Roth Fore Warne Omar

Walther League Annual Outing Highlights

The first Walther League annual outing of Zions Lutheran Church is planned for Sunday June 13 at Schroeder's Grove five miles south of town on the Decatur interurban. Attendees from Pontiac and Calton will depart at o o clock and arrive by 10 o clock. Dinner is at noon followed by a program, ball games and races. Cigars and refreshments will be provided. Supper at 6 o clock, return at 7. Committee members include Kramer Bruns Biein Schornherr and others. An ice cream social at the church follows. Thursday June 22 at East Creighton Ave Force and East Creighton.

Werther Laagné Zions Lutheca Schroeder Jato BR F. Kramer al Bruns Ed Biein Hy Schornherr B. C. Gerding Frieda Wermuth Clara Schroeder Louise Bonner Lena Reinekeani Clsral Schwier

Beavers and neighbors visit in Fort Wayne and area

Chilubusch column notes many residents visiting Fort Wayne including Mrs. Knept and daughter Pauline departing for Bucyrus Ohio. Several locals—Lancaster, Haverstock, Gump, Bell Simpson, Dowel, Grawcock—are mentioned visiting relatives or traveling for medical, family, or vacation reasons. A horse suffered a barbed wire injury in pasture, minor but noted. Mrs Deardorn plans two week trip through Ohio and Michigan with daughter Charlotte.

Churubusch Beavers Fort Wayne O. EB. Knept Pauline Criswell Bucyrus Ohio Mig. C. E. Lancaster Columbia City Vish J. S.F. Bar Ellizabeth Haverstock Fork Wayne Joseph Isaiah Jackson Met City Charley Gump South TW Highet Jeremiah Gump William Pook Scott Whites Peter Bauman Noble County Bella, Simpson Mirs Fred Miller Mabel Ruth Dowel Columbia Cir Walter Winebrenner D. Grawcock Mélanagajis Alssien Richler Jacon Wiehler Lake James Yesterding Snermine W. A. Snyder Washingtown Township Gandy Keley Hicksville Willylief Harter Grawcock OD. Deardorm Cygnet Obio Derrott Charlotte Katsmazco Griends

Fire wipes out county’s largest elevator in Owton town

Tuesday midnight a devastating blaze consumed the Roose Malloy elevator in the upper part of the town. Origin unknown, machinery rain disrupted defense, and despite efforts townspeople lacked sufficient water. The building and grain were insured, but the loss endangers the county’s core grain market as the Port Wayne Findlay cars burned with the inferno. Rebuilding not immediate due to crop season needs in the belt.

Port Wayne & Findlay Railroad Hurnad

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