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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1907
Page
3
Curbs on both sides of Detroit Street are finished and paving of main street is being pushed despite poor weather. Bricks will be laid next, with plastering near completion and sidewalks kept in place. Masons may start brick pavement once two blocks are ready, aiming for full completion next week pending favorable weather.
Lagan Engh and Betty Medtuillet wed at the Methodist parsonage in a quiet ceremony. The event took place as the couple planned with friends and family in attendance, followed by celebratory greetings in the county seat.
O. D. Oviedt, long a part of the McCray factory, resigns his position as Alliage he p onsion of epgreer and will leave Kendallville effective July 1. He plans to join Automatic Sprinkler Construction company in Columbus Missouri where he has accepted a new post.
June 14 Lagrange minor news notes social visits to Sturgis Fort Wayne and Kilamazon. Mrs L M Boyd travels to Sturgis while Mr Hetcher returns to Grand Rapids. Mrs Norris and Helen visit Kilamazon. John Stewart visits Fort Wayne with son Charles. Misa Hlhel Touner travels from Sturgis to Orland. The Journal Gazette promotes a forthcoming Marvin Kuhns life story.
In Ligonier Minga News June 14 note Mrs Rex Jett Thanstay sails to Chicago to stay several weeks as guest of Mrs TL D Keehn. Mr and Mrs Wes Reurie and Gun Nig Tell plan a trip to Petoaky for the summer. Clarence Wennle purchases the Payneer property on North Main and will move in after repairs. Miss Helen Mitchell returns home after visiting relatives in Trvan Ohio, and AW Lyon comes back from a Chicago business trip.
Whitley County notes report Columbia, Ol y, and nearby towns with social, church, and school updates. Miss Annie Albertson graduates in magic at Western College in Oxford and will teach next year. Parochial school at St Pauls closes after nine months with forty students under Sister Sabine.
The first open air concert of the season will be held in LaGrange on Thursday evening June 20. Local organizers invite residents to enjoy a lively program with a guest artist and ensemble, promising music fit for an outdoor summer night.
A fireworks display at Robison park drew a large crowd last night and the park plans to repeat the exhibition each Friday during the summer. The show followed a performance at the park theater and featured night shells and a big mine, with a Niagara Falls tribute noted.
San Francisco reports Mayor Eugene E Schmitz found guilty of attorney theft related charges. A judge denied bail and ordered immediate imprisonment pending sentence set for June 27, highlighting implications for city governance and the board of supervisors.
In several Washington departments plagued by cockroaches, Stearns Electric Hat and Jerieh Paste were applied on paper and shelves to drive pests away. Stearns’ Kleene Paste claimed to kill roaches and rats, sold in boxes for fixtures, with prepayment options and price details.
South Whitley Ind July 14 editor notes a week ahead if the gravity commencement, mentions Marl Anderson of Huntington visiting with parents, Everhard returns home from Chicago suburb, Mrs. Sally Gooder takes up residence and plans a hotel on Front Street, mentions Perry Cook and a Maryin Withus update, and urges readers to get friends to subscribe the Journal-Gannet.
Angora Indiana June 14 Ritter family reunion held at the fairgrounds in Angola. Eighty-two members attended with a sympathy dinner and a short program. Officers elected include William Ritter president Corwin Ritter vice president Fred Bunday secretary Elaver Kitter treasurer. Some members planned next meeting at the same place. A divorce plea and several cases were noted in Steuben Court. A Maccabees gathering honored Miss Heulah Carding who leaves for token.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a court petty note where an individual faces incarceration or confinement, with unclear details about the charge and circumstances. The text hints at imprisonment and admission issues but lacks complete names, places, or dates for full context.
Indianapolis January 14 The executive council of Indiana Bankers association met to appoint committees for the next annual convention and to choose the city and dates. J R Vorbis Bedford and Andrew Smith Indianapolis lead the council. October 24 and 25 were set for the convention in Indianapolis with CH Warden and A G Lonton among attendees.
City reports Mr Passett A Cotton state sailor and Intendent of public schools arrived last night. Madame Lenhoff and Mr Rost with Mamita Lenhoff of Paris are guests at the Wayne and will stay several weeks while touring America. Danani Lendon has visited the country previously. A typographical error disrupted yesterday’s Journal-Gazette, and a roller entanglement at Robi Park is temporarily and afield of the circle. the roast continues as an area attraction at the park while the swing remains out of operation pending ownership and patent-right determinations.
In Lagrange Indiana residents prepare a summer homecoming with old friends and festive entertainments. A large county gathering is planned for June 19 to 20 for old settlers, with an emphasis on a robust program and broader participation beyond retirees. A July carnival and Fourth of July parade are also anticipated, seeking to rival past celebrations in scale and spirit.
In Angola Init Jin d4 Lollar and Mitchell, by their attorney, sue for ten thousand dollars alleging a broken contract and damage to coat and status. The complaint names GB Spangles and Ray deopiverality as parties and seeks monetary relief for alleged losses and unsupported claims.
Epworth League workers will convene in Montpelier next week with delegates and committee members from Fort Wayne district. The convention opens Tuesday June 18 and continues two days. Two Fort Wayne women, leaders in the district, will preside with Miss Brace Warner and Miss Faith Zook named district officers.
A Hartford City inventor Harry Slinglutt introduces a new machine enabling window glass manufacture, challenging the American Window Glass monopoly. Workers from Sloat and Hartford City, under Verfon and Chambers Glass in Pittsburgh, will run the new process at Chambers Glass near Pittsburgh, backed by Pittsburgh Glass Company.
Funeral notice lists Mrs Marr Vi Reid held Sunday afternoon service with family members. Interment planned at Detweed Cemetery, details remain limited in fragmentary text.
In St Petersburg the Tsarist response tightens as the Duma faces dissolution amid political strife. Reports describe debate over suspending deputies and possible general strike. Extraordinary ministerial session convenes to decide the next steps, with mentions of social democrats and police actions in the capital. Separately, railroad and business notes discuss proposed Fort Wayne to Indianapolis rail and related insurance funding, with executives from Ridanell Construction and investors outlining financing plans and wage arrangements for workers.
Transportation official Johny Growtard announces Schedule 1, effective June 24, for the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction lines. The plan includes a half service on the Bhution line and a long early service on the Sonklsewoulern line, with Fort Wayne to Loganport limiteds and Lozaneport-Lafayette extension forthcoming.
The City Packard Band performs this afternoon and evening at Robison Park, opening a five day program with varied selections. The program features cornet solos, duets, and a grand selection from operas, with guests including the Donizetti and Bellini pieces and a showpiece finale.
Benjamin Link, driver for an tea company, was brought before Patrolmen Nave and Drandt on a warrant charging him with assault and hitting his wife Mary Link. Henry Warheld of Chicago Street faces charges in police court for failing to support his wife.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Claranes Welch of 15 East Washington street. Mrs. Welch is formerly Miss Ametia Niebergall.
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