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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
7
An ad-like notice promotes Tyomel Q as a cure for nose throat and lung diseases. It touts a personal testimonial and claims easy treatment for $1, urging readers to obtain the product from a Mr. Callatte in Ch. for delivery.
A fragmented city news item describes a crowded scene at the Walthus room of the G fyd& L station with a couple’s quick plan to marry and move, including mentions of Grandia’s farm near Cicero and a stop at Vicksburg, amid reporter questions about their clandestine elopement and family pressures.
Gerald Doh of Fort Wayne plans permanent employment with White Steer Co in San Francisco. Wilton A Behn of 112 West Berry Street also joins. Behn graduated yesterday from Purdue University and, as Neto Theta Pi member, stood out as a top student in his class.
A list prepared by the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Committee honors deceased members who received benefits since 1886. It notes total benefits paid at 364,800 with unsettled claims, outlines lodge histories, prior panics, and insurance increases. Names listed by payment order relate to defunct and active lodges, ending with individual death records and amounts.
Gottlieb Sehreider, the electric Norriss employee who missed the team’s return from the plants last Saturday, arrived in the city yesterday noon after an intervening layover. He completed the final leg from New Era, Indiana, to the city, a distance of sixteen miles, and was treated home by relatives.
Auditor Whitmore of the Lake Shore railroads at Toledo and Lake Erie Auditor W. BE Clederdon have been in the city for several days auditing the local offices freight and passenger of those roads. They spent yesterday at work in the freight offices and expect to leave Port Wayne today if they finish the work.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen will meet Saturday at 7 o clock at the home of Mrs Ella Poster 402 West Jefferson Street. From Mrs Foster s home they will proceed to West Jefferson Street Church of Christ for memorial exercises.
John Bindel of Delphos has been appointed foreman of the bridge carpenters in the western division of the Pennsylvania railroad, succeeding Crawford Griswold who retired after holding the post since 1968. Wardmaster C D Rowe of the Lake Shore is ill at home. A new tower was recently erected at the junction west of the city. Crict Draughtsman G 5 Coulant of
Amid a grippe outbreak and rising medical costs, Dr. D. B. Mary of Springheld announced he would provide free prescriptions for grippe remedies to those in need. Hundreds sought help, prompting publication of the prescription in local papers so all could access it. druggists report many later requested refills and some benefited. The sample recipe includes Fluid Wild Cherry, Coloreda, syrup Ipecac, Distillata water, and sugar, to be taken every four hours. Dr. Mary says it is safe and effective for grippe symptoms.
The Wabash line between Wabash and Springfield on the Ely route sees several personnel changes and schedule notes. Thomas, Wetesh, and others are mentioned amid locomotives and shop updates. engineers and machinists move between Crestline, Fort Wayne, and Pittsburgh areas as the Pennsylvania and Nickel Plate rail interests adjust staffing and duties. Train numbers 22 18 36 60 14 and 6 receive extra stops, with towns including Eckley Delta Linitey Emmet Knoxdale Gar Creek Monclova Bl imira Jewal Colton Neaploly affected. an orphan festival and deaths in related staff circles are noted alongside upcoming sales and shipments.
A large crowd gathered in Monroeville to honor bride Miss Alth Lewis with a surprise silverware shower hosted by Mrs. Cullen and Mrs. Wiezer. Prizes, ferns and orange blossoms adorned the rooms as guests, including Miss Laura Rendell and Miss Mary Studebaker, offered best wishes and a luncheon followed by toasts and thanks.
Delegates at the Chicago encampment of the Knights of Labor discuss the brewers’ pledge to curb objectionable retail liquor practices. The resolution, signed by Radalt Brand and officers, asserts that brewer power will not back such conduct and promises cooperation toward its elimination. The meeting notes a shift from the old Germanic image to a new generation of business-minded leaders guiding a brewery industry valued at nearly $1 billion in capital and employing thousands. The convention also covers upcoming grand officer elections and the potential for an encampment to be hosted in Houston, with emphasis on organizing across Indiana and Illinois.
Mr and Mrs Albert G Melching will sail June 26 from New York to Europe on the Hamburg American liner Rotterdam making its maiden voyage to this country this month They will attend the International convention of the turnverein at Frankfurt on July 18 and visit Germany Switzerland Paris London and other places before returning August 22.
Pittsburg June 10. It was announced here tonight that work will start at once on a pipe line about 500 miles in length to connect with existing lines and carry the products of the Illinois oil fields to the Atlantic seaboard.
Winona Lake Indiana June 19 The Knights Templars of Tadlang opened their annual conclave session at the nascibly auditorium. Grand Commander eston W Woodard of Indianapolis and Sir Charles Day led the meeting with other grand officers in attendance. Reports indicated a prosperous order as plans to secure the encampment of the United States for Indiana were discussed. Commander Womier urged action to advance Indiana knights in securing the encampment, noting it has lingered for three years and will be held next in Chicago September 10, 1910.
Report from Ligonier Indiana on June 10 describes six cars from the Kibsinger Notomobile company of Anburh visiting for test drives. The group aimed to compare these autos with models from the local Mier company, documenting a routine demonstration and brief stay in town.
William Mungovan, night clerk at the Hayes Hotel in Warsaw, formerly from Fort Wayne, has resigned to return to Fort Wayne and take a job in a grocery store.
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