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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1906
Page
8
A survey of wedding stationery trends describes intimate cards and engraved notes, detailing how hosts choose formats from simple to elaborate. It notes guests’ reception of monograms, handmade papers, borders, and unique envelopes, with trends toward subtle tones and vintage script.
This afternoon and evening at Robison Park Theatre features high class vaudeville headlined by Miller the handcuff king who performs his self-tying illusion and challenges the public to bring their own handcuffs. Brown and DeLores, a top act with striking crayon work, join a rich soprano by Miss Delores. Dix on and Fields present German comedy. Hans and Nix are billed as the best act yet, with a kinetoscope voyage and other acts including Lobaters and crustacean novelty. Also promoting low homeseekers rates via Nickel Plate Road on select Tuesdays with agent info available.
Small classified notes advertise money to loan at fifty and a half percent in the 723 Court Street area. Also listed are new wall paper offerings at L. O Hull's 889 Calhoun Street and a doctor’s office move to Creighton Avenue and Harris Street. The notice closes with thanks from Emma L. Somers and family for floral tributes and church support after a death in Williamsport.
Adjutant General Hughes ordered the eighth regiment released from mine duty to go to Jefferson county. Major General Speaks, in command, was notified and the companies of the Wighth will depart for home as soon as transport is arranged.
Five obituaries explain the deaths of young and older residents including George M Rayner son of George Rayner Sr who died after illness at his sister Mrs M Tyner Lisa Casa attyol Jo and twelve year old daughter of Pollin Captain and Mrs Aaran Reicholderfer, with funeral details and survivors noted. Other notices include silent remembrances for Herman Schwid and Tommy Balles, Laura Jacobs, Gustave Myer, and Charles Wolff, detailing birthplaces, residences, and funeral arrangements across Fort Wayne and nearby towns.
A critical look at the practice of directors who rarely direct, acting as passive voters in numerous boards. It describes executives who attend many meetings, approve or reject items, and rely on chairmen for real information while collecting fees and dividends. The piece highlights the gap between official duties and actual influence in governance.
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