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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1906
Page
4
A mis-spelled ad touts Wright's Theumatic Remedy as a cure for rheumatism and related ailments. It claims incurable cases are healed, promising relief for back pain, kidney trouble, and general rheumatic discomfort, urging immediate purchase.
A local ordinance requires all farmers to thoroughly wash milk cans. The measure aims to improve dairy cleanliness and prevent contamination across their operations and cooperatives.
Columbia City Indiana June 1 shocked by announcement that Joseph Farren a popular young merchant’s clerk and band member was found dead in his bed autopsy cited heart engorgement due to aortic insufficiency. Born in Bassorono Indiana 1877 he came to America with family in 1888 and built a large business with his brother. He belonged to Marduette club Knights of the Maccabees Sterling's orchestra KO T M band and played at memorial services. He left $16.76 in cash and three checks totaling 71.50 and a diamond ring on his finger. His body was found in his tailor shop room. His death followed a day with fiancee Miss Pheda Pence and others. the Knights of the Maccabees planned arrangements tonight.
The sixth annual Christian Endeavor convention met in Kendallville with delegates from churches including Christ, Presbyterian, Methodist, and United Brothers. Officers and program plans were announced for sessions through Tuesday evening, with devotional services, music, and reports by state officers and various local delegates.
Diurnal Gazette advertises a baseball matchup titled Lima versus Wort Wayne. The item mentions Wall Patra and Ted Hall's at 889 Calhoun Street as part of the promotional text, with a call for want ads to bring results. The readable fragment indicates a local sporting note and ad context.
District Chairman Gandy launches Kendallville’s new daily paper The Daily News, issued by Gandy who just acquired the Kendallville News. The issue arrives in two full columns, with a strong subscription base and bright outlook, aided by editors Frank L. Heists and Charles Brown.
Judge EB G Vaughan sat as special judge in Whitley County to hear objections over the notice in the Jackson at Sugar Creek ditch case. He ruled ten days notice was insufficient and will hear remonstrances and remandes with Gates White for petitioners and Marshall McNany Clugston for remonstrants.
Colusia City reports James Fagan, manager of the Tattle Loge mills, broke a small bone in his left leg near the ankle after tripping on clothing. Dr. B S Linvill attended and noted he will likely be unable to work for a couple of weeks.
Herbert Markley, a three year United States Marine, announced to his parents Mr and Mrs I W Markley of Comair City that he would leave Annapolis Street for a thirty day furlough at home. He has served with the Pacific squadron and arrived in Annapolis just a week ago as a member of Company A of the marine corps.
Whitley County items recount visits and family news in Columbia City. Simon Werieh of Chicago plans a week with relatives. Donald Adams returns from Wahabah school for summer vacation. Alexander Grate slated for a Farm sale. Mrs. Baum of Taventor visits relatives. McNagny's son returns from the University of Virginia for vacation. Local church activities and school events are noted, along with property sales, legal notices, and a focus on town residents and itineraries.
Auburn Indiana June 71 The Bell Telephone people plan another construction program to expand service in Auburn. Foreman C M Fares and assistant R Kimball are on site arranging material and lines. First task includes building a new line to Garrett and establishing new circuits. Central Union officials Rochy and Noemea travel en route to Butler to finalize consolidation with Butler Telephone Co. The move promises one phone bill for residents of the county and Butler. Oscar Allen, longtime local horseman, allegedly took his own life by swallowing carbatic acid after returning to Hicks track. He was about 52, known for training and driving race horses. Avilla Indiana June 12 Bantogold freight train No 97 on the DRO railroad derailed near a crossing. The coach wrecked but no injuries. delay minimal. Tramps in a car derailed narrowly escaped.
Columbia City Indiana June 11 Miss Florence J Dawson two years father of music in Columbia City schools married Saturday at Hollefontaine Ohio to Mr George M Taylor. They plan a trip east then return to make their home in Toledo. The bride is a talented young lady with many friends in Columbia City.
Angola Ind June 11 The board of education selected the teaching staff for the coming year led by Ernest V Shockley as superintendent Hugh My Ackley as assistant principal Louise E Kleiman music and drawing Sarah Nico eighth grade Juli Govbengur eventh grade Grace French sixth grade Daisy Durie Sith grade Maud Scoville fourth grade Rachel Wairfeld third grade Alice Mathews second grade Fella Parish first grade Guy Kyper north ward Marg hail Villmar next ward The high school principal post remains open The board seeks a college trained leader Mr Shedley current superintendent is respected and twenty six years old Other notes mention local visits and events.
Edward Jr Laferver Gies from injuries after a Fort Wayne man’s brakeman died Sunday in a Vilparaco hospital from injuries sustained on a train crash last week. He was found with a severe head wound on the caboose platform and never regained consciousness. He was twenty three and his wife, mother, and sister in Fort Wayne mourn him as friends and relatives travel to arrange funeral logistics and support in Albion, Kendallville, and nearby towns.
The Jourria Garcity 18 delivered to Kendallville homes each morning. Mrs. W. A. Bone of Congtanine Mich returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ritter in Kendallville. Mr. and Mrs. Wathrich and children visited in Kendallville. Arthur Wathrich and others attended gatherings in Lagrange. Bills note visits by many townsfolk, a ball game planned between Milford White Sox and Albion Grays, and multiple trips and social calls across nearby cities.
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