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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1906
Page
3
An advertisement claims Wright's Rheumatic Remedy cures incurable rheumatism conditions including back pain and kidney troubles. It asserts one bottle has helped thousands, restoring strength and mobility, and urges readers to obtain it at once.
William Maley, longtime cashier at Columbia National Bank, will serve as acting manager of the Whitley County Telephone Company for the summer. He has been in New Mexico for health reasons and will delegate banking duties during the season while remaining familiar with the telephone business.
Kendallville Indiana hosts a large number of railway postal clerks, dating from 1893 when W. E. Rose and S. B. Crawford settled here. The group includes many married residents and their families, with an auxiliary society led by Mrs. W. A. Maz fart and officers. Locals recall Depot visits and the daily mail trains, praising the clerks and the home city’s pride in Uncle Sam’s service.
Memorial services were held in Corunna Ind as Knights of Pythias and Rathbone Sisters led the town in ceremonies. Rev Fr D Hull delivered the address at Ken daffville Church of Christ and residents noted a subdued but respectful observance. Local updates include a resigning Ormas pastor and various residents’ weekend activities and ailments.
A terse note references a salesman named Vablo and hints at a hinge and carriage detail. The context remains unclear but points to a sales or trade mention. Further readable text would clarify the exact event or listing.
Columbia City, Ind June 10 The joint senatorial and joint representative conventions will be held in the city on Thursday June 14. No candidates have formally announced, though William H Cutter of Mids city is urged for joint senator and Robert R Scott of Columbia City for joint representative.
In Kendallville Nobles County two young men died within days of each other. Albert Varas aged 26 died at his home from acute tuberculosis after a typhoid fever attack. His funeral was held and remains sent to Kunkel for interment in a family cemetery. Roy Dudley aged 19 died after a lingering illness dating to last December. Funeral at his home Monday at 1 pm with burial at LaOtto cemetery. bereaved parents prominent citizens of the community express sympathy.
Grant Herrick of Marlon plans a summer trip to Lisbon as Mrs Anna Brothwell of Kendallville attends a funeral in Bikor. Miss Hannah Lavy from Warsaw visits Columbia City with Taft Daniel family. Grace Creaking from Kendalville heads to Valparaiso for music study. Father Keiler of Kendallville conducts services in Ligontor yesterday. Children’s Day observed at Columbia City Baptist and Methodist churches with strong programs. Local notables like John W. Maxwell and John Adams travel for business and shows. Legal action filed in Whitley court over medical care expenses. Myers of Columbia City expands plant capacity to 1,500 gallons daily. Columbus City Knights of Columbus memorial services held at Grace Lutheran Church and Ben Hur hall.
Garrett, Ind June 10 In a two game set Auburn defeated Garrett yesterday by 2 to 1 on the Auburn field. Today at Garrett the series was the year’s tightest so far lasting ten innings with Auburn winning 4 to 2. Auburn strengthens squad with Cx Stout from Winnipeg league who pitched today and starred for Auburn.
The remains of Mrs Ada Weaver Baffon formerly Miss Ada Weaver of this place were brought here and interred in the Eel River cemetery. Her death followed a general nervous breakdown. She was the adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs Abram Weaver of Churubusco. The funeral was held at the Eel River church with Rev H S Mil ler officiating.
Walter Wagnit and Dr. Garrett leave for a week at Rome City while Miss Dorcas Provines returns from Oklahoma to Auburn. Robert Coo expects home from Long Beach Cal. Mantle Shoemaker and Blanche Maron visit friends in Pleasant Lake. Katherine Kiblinger returns to Auburn from Valparaiso. Mrs. Moran moves to Sacred Heart hospital. U. S. church Waterlon quarterly meeting with Rev Luke preaching. M. Kettering returns home to Assley from Auburn. Deas Stony visits Garrett. Alice Rakestraw visits Auburn from Ottawa. Margaret and Gertrude Man plan trip to Frankfort. Frank Treelor travels from Gaston. Grace Edge visits Waterloo to stay with grandmother Sarah Edge. Dellah Marginis and Lyale Snell attend Lake Jamon with Amgo- In club. Lightning hits Ostar Davison's barn. Mrs. Davison injured. Milliner Jessie Prickett critically ill at Auburn. Elia Fisher heads to vacation with tours in Michigan. Fourth of July set with late-fund fireworks and vaudeville as Auburn gears for a patriotic day.
South Bend Indiana June 10—A clash between temperance advocates led by the Anti-Saloon League and saloon interests is shaping a campaign focused on gambling fronts and liquor licenses. The Barrett saloon, once licensed, now operates as a temperance bar with non-intoxicating drinks as officials offer little aid to reformers.
Margaret Tyner Broxon aged nearly eighty, longtime Jefferson Township resident, died yesterday at her daughter's Jefferson home after a stroke followed a period of illness from paralysis. Born in Fayette County, Indiana, she married James Brox on in 1642 and lived in Cass and Jefferson townships. eleven children were born, nine surviving. Funeral Monday at Saturn Church with Rev. Arthur Helesple presiding.
A citizens gathering in Altoona nominated officers for the newly incorporated town. First Ward candidates D T Honser and George Baker. Second Ward Smith and F Darling. Third Ward F Whitford and Arrow. Clerk J Maggot and C Depe. Treasurers S Veeney and F H Honer. Election June 15. turnout noted as large. nonpartisan intent stated.
Kendallville club blanked Elkhart by 11 to 2 on the local diamond. Wagner pitched well and Romary backed him with solid defense while Elkhart’s miscues doomed their effort. Foitz and Ree shared catching duties for the visitors.
Columbia City Indiana June 14 The Columbia City Greys defeated the Greens of South Whitley by a score of 9 to 6 The Greys forgo the fast ball inning after the Greens last bat produced no score Three Tickers for the Greens were Mmtho nox but the Grey batting neutralized them with equal ease No return game was arranged for
South Milford Indiana reports two weddings today surprising the town. Miss Mabel Austin wed Cyrus Wert and Miss Grace Martin tied to Quy Saylor. Both couples are from well known families and plan to make South Milford their future home. A large circle of friends offers congratulations.
Barrett denounces anti saloon protests as targeting his saloon and predicts a harsher campaign. He vows to close his business and insists city authorities should enforce strict rules on all establishments. The latest anti saloon wave stirs unusual citywide sensation in South Bend.
The Huntington News-Democrat notes planned replacement of trolley wires on the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley line to improve service. High tension wires will be upgraded this summer with work beginning next week and lasting several months until major changes finish.
Kuhne and Company offers loans at 5 1/2 and 6 percent interest. Located at 793 Court House.
Some 3000 German Lutherans from Indiana joined in Indianapolis for the annual Evangelical Lutheran Orphans Home festival. Open air services began at dawn with hymns and a sermon by Prof J Dorn of Concordia Fort Wayne. R Elrith of Anderson spoke in the afternoon urging support for the orphans home and church obligations.
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