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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
7
An ad touts Dr. Leonhardt's Hem-Roldt as a cure for piles with a $1,000 guarantee and a bottle offer. A customer testimonial from George Cook asserts long standing relief after trying many treatments. Available at multiple New York area street addresses and Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo.
Commencing Monday Jane Lin 1908 the Taylor Street car will be taken off until paving is finished then regular schedule resumes between 11 at transfer corner 1 and transfer corner end closed cars depart every 20 minutes. Service will run as needed in afternoons and evenings with special attention to picnics and excursions.
In Elkhart Indiana June 12 a note from New York describes Lake Shore shops planned for the city. Officials expect construction to start before year’s end with earnings for April and May noted as delayed. Union printers meet to elect unexpired terms with Joseph Stetker, J W Thoms, and J M Brown among officers. Persa Bell remains president.
Judge Landis grants stay to review the case on federal appeal. The stay delays the execution set for Herman Lie, linked to the Wrant family murder, after an appeal from a habeas corpus writ was granted. The order suspends the hangman’s duty while the Supreme Tribunal considers the petition.
Chicago June 12 railroad commissioners from Ohio Indiana Wisconsin Michigan and Tul sols opened talks on uniting to form a permanent body and tackle major rail issues. They discussed fare hikes linked to two cent fare laws and heard of the Nick el Plate brakeman Francis B OCheyneys death, with funeral plans and a Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen meeting set to arrange services.
The Bowser Grays clash with Roanoke this afternoon with a strong lineup including W. P. Bechtal and W. Strader. In a separate note, Elmer Mullen of Convoy was killed when Fast Mail Train No. 18 struck him. officials suspect a self-inflicted death.
Tulian Peevey of local horseshoers union No.1 leads a delegation to the International Journeymen Horseshoers Convention in Washington D C next week. Other attendees include traveling agents and supervisors from Great Northern, Bowser Works, Lake Shore, Buyweer Works, and Pennsylvania shops, with various city assignments and travel plans noted.
The Patteson-Fletcher Co. matinee offers Coo era at $1.50, $1.00 union milla, with the Okura Wonders featuring feats of balance and deftness. The Okuras perform in the Majestic vaudeville bill this afternoon and the West and Mack singing and dancing act adds flair. Frank Jones provides illustrated songs and LI appears tomorrow evening at the Airdome.
Between 175 and 180 delegates attended the Noble county Sunday school convention in Rome City Ind today in one of the county’s best meetings. Morning sessions included devotions, discussions on hindrances in Sunday school work and round-table talks with leaders from Kendallville and Rome City.
Kansas City reports a major explosion and fire at the Moydiy & Co packing house on the riverfront. At least two workers were killed and several injured as flames engulfed the structure causing extensive property loss. estimates place the loss around 250000 dollars with surrounding buildings damaged. Interment plans and details follow for victims and families.
A Wolcottville man, 81, died at his home yesterday morning after a long illness. He had been in ill health for years, with his last illness lasting about ten days. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house.
Intimate gathering in Lagrange honors Miss Myra Tats with a towel shower hosted by the KK K sorority at the Mills home. About twenty women attended a pleasant afternoon with piano pieces by Mrs Earth Mills and readings by Milas Lora Pinit. Luncheon followed and tributes to the entertainers’ skills were offered.
The seventh annual Shumaker family reunion met at John W. Taylor's home on South Wayne Street Hamilton Int. Attendance was large with about 180 relatives gathered for a long noon dinner and social hour. The day was ideal and relatives enjoyed conversations and a bountiful meal together.
The thirty-second annual Steube County Sunday School convention closed in Hamilton Indiana on Thursday afternoon. Speakers Bilder Vernon B Staurter and Elder Staurter drew praise for their talks. State secretary Mr Borne from Indianapolis gave a strong address on The Life and Growth of the Sunday School. Delegates from county churches attended, and the next convention will be held with Fairview Church.
This afternoon and evening the Herald Square Opera Company will present the romantic comic opera Fra Diavalo at Robison Park. Sunday afternoon and evening feature the merry musical mix up A Trip to India with a light wind of merriment in the production.
Kendallville Indiana report states Marshal Rimmel pursued a forger named Ora May to Michigan. Requisition papers were not sent to Calhoun County sheriff, delaying return. Sheriff Stanley asks Michigan authorities to detain May until further word arrives from Governor Hanly. May is charged with forgery using the name Ora Etter to obtain money.
Kendallville Indiana June 1 Simon Wolff a well known local merchant died at 2 45 this morning at his home on Fast Rush street after a long illness from cancer of the face Born Rogasen Germany June 15 1880 he would have been sixty four Monday He came to Kendallville from Liverpool in 1910 and worked at Tongs Engel and Keller Kann before joining Well Grunener later becoming senior member of the firm and continued in business the past years
Report from Chicago outlines Woodford support for Hughes over Taft, with New York and eastern strength shaping vice presidential prospects. Speculation centers on John Sherman as potential running mate, while Indiana and Illinois delegates weigh allied and rival factions ahead of decisive decisions.
Memorial services for Woodmen and K of P are planned in Lagrange Ind for Sunday at 2 PM in the park. Rev Herring of the Baptist church will deliver the address, with music by the Lagrange band and a Lima quartet. Monge knights will assemble in line grove for services, expecting strong lodge attendance.
Judge O Rourke orders John Christian Schaeffer ditch in Lake township. Louis Brudi vs Annet Brud et al jury mararded. plaintiff gains judgment. Artes sues Lucy Artes for divorce. T W Wiliant writes complaint. T W Wilson attorney. Cartaigh sues William A Bhatter for 100 on note. Special jury drawn for Frank Clejind vs Fort Wayne Iron Company. County commissioners meet today. board of equalization continues mortgage exemptions work.
Mrs Alma Mary Baker Mattes died Saturday afternoon at 5 80 at her daughter Mrs John W Lehisin koffers home 1913 Force street aged eighty. Born in Germany she came to Fort Wayne in 1589 and was a Catholic andRosary and Christian Mother Society member. Survived by children Joseph Mathias Sidolay Jacob Mattes Mrs M Kramer Mrs H W Schlein kof fer and Mrs J Roderman and thirty two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Mrs KA Haverstock and Mrs Mary Kelley are visiting relatives in Toledo. Vernier is missing a business tele through the week. Dr Shoemaker was called to Napoleon. O Orr reports illness of his met Miss Clara Carmeling and Mrs Ruhas of Kikhart visiting their parents. Mr and Mrs I F Cornelius Eta Reed is quite sick with rheumatic fever. J H Krause and family moved into the Cove Hamilton house on West Oak Street.
Kendallville personal notes from Kendallville Indiana dated June 12 report social visitors and local happenings. Mrs G A Cunningham and children plan a Fort Wayne visit. Prank Wesler visited Wolcottville for his father’s illness. Miss Tella Febies and Miss Belén Cart of Ligonier visit Miss Pearl Febles. Mrs W L Morrison returned home after visiting Mrs Wilam MicCartney. Local Republicans at the convention include B Reeve J Fred Moyer and HR M Butchinson. Col J A Jones reports Aolla commandery No 19 Kendallville on duty with twenty four knights. Mrs George Lohmen and Jesse Sophia visited Fort Wayne yesterday. A 480 T and G I car jumped the track near the depot loop. several passengers crossed to Lake Shore Beach to meet No 23. J Wet Borhalter and the huaman group hurried to join.
Mrs. Maximillia McLallen wife of J T McLallen of the First National Bank of Columbia City died Thursday night at 10 oclock after several weeks of illness. She and her husband were in Florida for her health and were at her parents home in Princeton Indiana when she passed away.
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Nickey MecLallen, born June 1 1873 in Lake township Allen county, died after kidney complications. Survived by husband E L MecLallen and two children Maxima and Nickey, with siblings in Princeton and Denver. Funeral at family residence Sunday at 2 pm with interment at Take View cemetery Larwill.
Olds of Fort Wayne and J C Sutton for the plaintiff and J Lutz for the defendant argued a motion for a new trial in the cafe of Abraham and Isaac Weil wool dealers Fort Wayne in their suit against Charles Davidson Blyton agent for damages 1299. The decision was deferred to the first day of the next term September 7.
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