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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
9
The ad touts Syrup of Fig s and Elixir of Senna as a safe strengthens laxative for ladies and children. It claims quick relief from colds, headaches, indigestion and constipation, notes imitators, and instructs buyers to seek California Fig Syrup Co. branding on bottles. Price 50 cents. sold by leading druggists.
A 1903 comparison of Prussia and a group of American states examined freight rates and wages. Prussian lines carried freight one mile for 31.20 cents per ton while the American group charged 6.4 cents, despite American workers earning nearly three times Prussian wages. The data imply greater efficiency and management in American railways.
Three people were injured, none seriously, when Wabash Passenger Train No. 26 struck a farmer's wagon at Fairfield Avenue crossing. Injured: Celestine Tui of St Joseph Township. Albert Tompkinson of Fort Wayne. Arthur Lecogue of Bass Street. Wagon broken, rear wheels spokes torn, crew assessed fault to crossing gates. Victims treated at Lutheran Hospital. Engineer Rua Howerd and Conductor I H Curran in charge.
Rail chatter in Findlay and Fort Wayne suggests B and D may occupy a new terminal here after July first. The line has long used the Wabash depot for repairs and Pennsylvania work at times, with two daily trains currently running on the division between Findlay and Fort Wayne.
W E Davis assistant to A M Shoyer general superintendent of the Pennsylvania railroad, with headquarters in Pittsburg, was removed to Hope hospital and submitted to a second operation for stricture of the bowels yesterday. The first operation occurred about a month ago, followed by a three week hospital stay, but the trouble recurred. The latest operation was reported as most successful by the attending surgeon.
The Electro-Technic band will open its tour in Fort Wayne, Indiana, next Sunday at the Troits, Ta-. This engagement marks the first of several performances planned in Northern Indiana venues with the fraction company.
Brotherhood of Railway Firemen and Enginemen and Carpenters' Ball at Carnentere. Women's Union Label League meets at Vordermark fall. International Molders' Union No. 62 holds Saenger hall event.
Fayette reports a contract with the company for sixteen concerts in June, July, and August. Enforcements at Robison Park will host events while the thirty piece band travels to Lafayette on Sunday in a special car. A concert at Robison Park and the following Sunday at Logansport are planned, with a prior contract in Fear establishing the band’s noted reputation.
The biennial examination for sight and gender color genser will begin on the Pennsylvania at Wayne on Monday June 18. Trainmen and others who have not been examined since 1803 should report at coach No. 7035 at the Hanna Street yards from June 12 to 25. The coach will be on division C June 26 27 and division D July 3 and 6, returning to Fort Wayne after examinations. An examination on the railroad rules is held daily at 9:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. next to the coach tests.
Engineer Ernest of the Wabash in charge of the west bound freight engine on the Laf ayette wreck Saturday night was moved from St Elizabeth hospital to the Wabash employes hospital at Peru. Fireman O F Philabaum died in the crash and Brakeman RO Ewig, treated at Lafayette, was sent to Decatur to join the employes hospital there.
At the regular meeting of the Brath ined organization No 232 to be held tonight at Carpenters hall officers for the ensuing year will be elected and installed. Last Thursday night candidates were nominated and the best men of the Brotherhood are anticipated to contest the executive posts. Local reports a satisfactory settlement of the agreement between journeymen and carpenter contractors and expects signing soon by all contractors.
Agent H G Pinniger reports new summer Sunday fares on the line go into effect next Sunday. From Fort Wayne to Jackson Lansing and intermediate points priced at 1.59 dollars to Detroit 2.60 dollars to Ray and Hillsdale 75 cents and Auburn 45 cents. The schedule also shifts the northbound evening train to depart later arriving at 7 45 p.m.
Sept. MrT Reynolds of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern with Hillsdale HQ. Sept. J W O'Brien of the Lake Erie and we with Muncie HQ. J H Tucker dispatcher and W D Stearns trainmaster of Hillsdale met in the city for a brief conference at local company offices. No special significance noted. they returned home last night.
S Scott assistant to First Vice President Joseph Wood of the Pennsylvania Railroad spent a brief afternoon in the city. He arrived on train No 0 en route from Pittsburgh to Petoskey Michigan aboard his private car and planned to test last evening for his summer home along the G F R L route.
The notice states no tickets for the Firemen's Social are available and no further sales are indicated. If preventive indications are accepted, a delay may be granted and details to be announced later.
The Fore Wayne Electric Works volunteer firemen plan a major social at Swinney Park on the 23rd with an Electro-Technique musical program and lighting effects. Over 2,500 tickets have already been sold as preparations and banquet plans unfold for the Fort Wayne gathering and next year’s officers.
The KriesTurnfest executive committee in Fort Wayne Indiana June 16 to 19 1911 announces three prizes for decorations. First prize worth 25 dollars for the best decorated business house, second prize 15 dollars for the second best decorated business house, third prize 10 dollars for the best decorated private house. Turner colors are red black and orange. Also note For Sale brick by Mayflower Mills.
Sheldon News reports households moving to the Thomas Ellison farm with Mr Sailer to assist farm work. A contractor from Ossian builds, a groceryman improves his store, and Lake Erie & Western Railroads moves its depot. A traveling show attracts a crowd, strawberry pickers gather, and Farmers' Grain Co. of Sheldon begins operations with over one hundred stockholders.
About sixty friends gathered Friday night at Elmer Leifer’s home to surprise him for his upcoming birthday. Guests included neighbors and local residents, with Miss Kistléz from Chiezen and Mrs James Rogers visiting. Many names and places mentioned reflect a busy social event in Pierceton and surrounding communities.
Jourdan, by Dod and Dodge, sues the Town of Lagrange for $19,000 for injuries received June 7 in Lafayette Street incident while employed by the town. He alleges a motor oat in a parade scene threw him, causing permanent disability. Case filed with county clerk ahead of September term.
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