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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1906
Page
4
An old advertisement proclaims Wright's Rheumatic Remedy cures rheumatism lame back and kidney trouble. It claims men and women regained strength after years of discomfort, promising a single bottle will restore health and put you on your feet.
Albion June 12 The Republican county convention to select nominees for eight offices will be held the day after Thanksgiving? canvass of the situation indicates close contests. Nominees likely include Bodenbaker for representative and Latta for treasurer with several local figures named for sheriff coroner assessor and commissioner seats. A strong push is noted to field a rival for representative in Nobly township and debates continue over the preferred slate among party workers.
In Columbia City Indiana a city council session approved paying Lewis King twenty dollars for damage to his omnibus caused by a April incident on North Wittlay Street. The council instructed the clerk to draw an order for the full $20 claimed, settling the case.
End June 1 Thorncreekh township farmer Milo Lawrence lost a second valuable horse in his barn after a lightning strike killed a draft horse Friday. The first horse, valued at $200, died from the same event. The farmer expects compensation from Fat Tile Mutual Insurance Company, which covers his live stock.
Columbia City Ind June 12 Henry Kaufmann aged seventy six a pioneer farmer and stock buyer of Jefferson township died at noon today of Brights disease after a year’s illness He was a Wayne county native who settled in Jefferson township in 1845 He married Samantha Bell in 1852 and nine children survive F M Kaufmann Albert Yarria WR K E New Haven and other children Also survived by widow Nabey Smith whom he wed after the death of his first wife Funeral at United Brethren church Jefferson township Thursday afternoon with interment in Evergreen cemetery
Albion Tad June 12 At a special meeting the Allen school board considered the superintendent for the coming year The board chose Will Menaugh for the post after discussion over his sanity was resolved and he was reelected Andrew Shocos was elected finitor for the engulag yet
In Columbia City a funeral for Joseph Farren, found dead yesterday, will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at his brother Phil Farren’s home on East Jefferson Street. Knights of the Maccabees will conduct services, the K Q M band will lead the procession to Magna cemetery vault, with pallbearers Edward Hildebrand Frank L Myers Harry Daniel Leo Baker Frank L dougs Edward Biader.
The Orpheus club and members of the Methomis Episcopal choir in Columbia City under Prof Floyd Hulse prepare for an elaborate sacred concert next Sunday evening at the M E church. The choir of thirty has trained under Prof Hulse for weeks presenting solos duets and choruses interspersed with two minute talks by Rev Edmund Albertson. The program promises to be very interesting as Prof Mutsell has coordinated musical affairs with notable success.
Columbia City Ind June 17 At last night’s meeting Attorney Otto E Grant was re elected as a member of the Columbia City board of school trustees by a vote of 4 to 1 F J Heller recalling the nay vote He was reelected for a three year term the board for the ensuing year remaining as at present comprised Driggs A S Nowles and Mr Grant
In Columbia City, both the senatorial and joint representative Democratic conventions are set for Thursday. Fort Wayne couple Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Brows press to organize a discussion on water, paint, and related topics. Local businesses may close Wednesday afternoon for a municipal matter, while audit plans for the outgoing superintendent fund and water plant proceed with D. K. Strong and the city clerk overseeing. A court ruling directspetitioners in the Sugar Creek drainage case to pursue the new legal route, with a hearing slated for June 25.
At the Croxton Opera House the Steuben county Republicans nominated a full slate. Frew Hughes 95 and John Alutmini 124 secured clerk of the circuit court. for register 2 ballots decided. Wells 101 first ballot and 217 second. Barber 61 and 60. Mitchell 67 and 42. Goodale chosen as assessor totals unclear. Willmar led sheriff with 156 votes and Emerson 62. other candidates withdrawn. Herman 179 for surveyor. Smith 40. DeWitts 46. Acclamations for Folk, Ford, Robertson, McClue, Webb, ParSell, Jordan, Kelso, Gilbert and others.
In Angola Indiana on June 12 the Central cafe owned by Henry Wirwick nearly burned after Mrs Wirwiek struck a match to light a lamp. The match head flew into bedclothes starting a fire that was extinguished by two men before it caused damage beyond smoke and heat. No alarm was rung.
In Albion Indiana on June 12 the Seventh Day Adventists announce a nine night series of meetings. Elders Young and Ander Roo will direct activities starting Wednesday at 7 30 PM on Michel Becks lot near the blacksmith shop. A large attendance is anticipated and local property owners initially objected to the tent site.
Felyk, labor leader in the district, plans an independent ticket for Congress in Garrett Ind. A petition with over 300 signers seeks placement on the fall ballots naming Fr. Felek as the candidate. Felek confirms the ticket and criticizes both major party candidates as unsatisfactory to organized labor. The drive has grown large and draws wide support from railway unions.
Kendallville Indiana June 13 Louis Hazy faces a case involving a push or shove that sent William Holdsworth into Emerson Lake near Wayne Township on a Sunday in June. Holdsworth appeared before Justice Lash seeking action, but key witnesses are missing, delaying trial. The mystery surrounding the incident may unfold as witnesses appear.
DeKalb County held its pre primary vote with about 1400 ballots cast though several precincts were not reporting at midnight. Nominations include Luther H. Kuiseley for representative Emory Shook auditor Amos Fitch treasurer Ralph Thomas whorl Frank Scholes surveyor John Treesh assessor Milton Clark south west district EH Walker north district Henry Web ater first district George May second district William Morin third district Nicholas Goldsmith fourth district Martin Sheete at large Alpheus Madden at large Franklin Wise coroner and Fred Briggs.
Angola June 12 report of a burglary at the Hamilton post office in Beulew county. Burglars stole more than $100 in cash and stamps. Porter HE G Dirtin, portmaster, lived above the post office but heard no noise. This marks the ninth post office robbery in northern Indiana in recent months.
In Angola Indiana and Albion Indiana dated June 12 details, Smith was nominated by the Republican convention for a second term as prosecutor of the thirty fifth judicial circuit. The nomination was unanimous with no other candidates. Additional local items note venue changes, shifts in estate matters, social events, and college activities in the area.
Kendallville Indiana June 12 news notes the marriage of Reuben Waite of Fort Wayne to Princer Smith of Fort Wayne at the Catholic parsonage in Kendallville. The groom works at McGray Refrigerator factory. the bride is described as prepossessing with many friends. They plan to reside at 211 Clark Street and were attended at the altar by Mr and Mrs Arthur Token.
Mrs Lora Harter of Stroh hosted Hendricks county friends Tuesday. Miss Jennie Muter of Kendallville visited a sister in Blanton, Miss. Signs reading Measles Here appeared around Kendallville as the board of health stays active. Miss Mary Lee of Fort Wayne visited her aunt Mrs Woodruff in Tigontar. Perry Lash remained jailed in Albion on a bond issue and parole matter. Mrs Walter L Holcomb of Kendallville left for Topeka and Wichita to visit friends. Harry L Stone of Albion is in Tipton, Indiana, for treatment of a severe illness.
INDIANAPOLIS 12 Tune delegates to the National Baptists association welcomed to Indianapolis for a session presided by John W Kern Governor Manly and Mayor Bookwalter. Addresses were given by Hulton Browney and W B Wa itake, with John Dymond of Louisiana Plumbing presiding. Delegates from Oregon Washington Wyoming may arrive late due to travel disruptions.
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