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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1909
Page
9
A fragmentary critique contrasts superstition with scientific investigation, praising modern testimony while warning against unverified medical marvels. It touts Hot Springs Doctors and a “Wonderful Itemmilies” cure amid crowded corners and free consultations, urging readers to seek qualified assessment.
Washington June 1 sugar policy dominated a busy Senate day as the finance committee substitute for the Philippine tariff bill sparked a near full debate. Bristow pressed for free Philippine sugar while others argued for duty parity with U S imports and a 300000 ton exemption. Stone signaled plans for a future independence amendment. The House adjourned until Thursday as senators and representatives weighed sugar’s impact on island autonomy and trade.
Fortunate Lodge of Perfection will hold a Tuesday evening meeting with important business for all members. By order, W Gea ke T P M and C E Read Secy. Och Mattown chamber choir decorated the weaving of their degorment members Sunday afternoon. The city band performed in the public square outside the cemetery, with a program rendered including an address by Attorney Viyees Carlin.
CHICAGO June 14 Baptist conference votes to retain Prof George Foster Poster of the University of Chicago after criticism over religious utterances deemed heretical. The conference adopts a reaffirmation of church beliefs, rejecting expulsion while adjourning after the substitute resolution is approved.
On June 14 near Albion two masked men halted Roy Blan lay and Lea Gal at the home one mile east of the city after stepping in front of a rig on Main street. A scuffle followed as Blan lay struck one assailant and the other returned the blow. The men fled with 70 cents. no one was seriously hurt. The robbers remain unknown.
Angoda Ind June 14 The race postponed at Angin fair grounds due to heavy rains will be run Thursday this week. Track conditions are improving and officials expect a strong field and favorable results with better footing and crowd turnout anticipated.
In June 1914 a meeting of citizens will be held at the Hamilton Christ church in the evening. It is a union meeting inviting men and women interested in community betterment to attend. The gathering is nonsectarian and open to all residents.
Mrs Amanda Schirmeyer aged about eighty died this morning at the home of her daughter Mrs Joseph Stice in Decatur Ind. She had been visiting from West Mont and had come last Friday with her daughter for the visit. Death followed a sudden illness from complications of ailment. She leaves four children and other relatives.
The graduating exercises at St Pauls School will be held Monday evening June 2 at St Pauls Hall. The graduating class includes two students Aide Sophia Betomaoe and Wy. Carl Brunner.
Veterans news item reports the death of Deiniel T. Myers, a Leesburg resident and Civil War veteran, in a Leesan hospital after a morning collapse. The obituary notes initial reports of a heart condition and describes the funeral set for Wednesday afternoon at 2.
George Zimmerman, a well known Springfield Township farmer, was found hang self in wagon shed early Saturday. He had shown signs of nervous trouble and despondency, and was found dead Sunday by his wife after the wagon shed tragedy. He was about seventy years old, survived by a widow and four children.
A Knights of Pythias memorial service occurred Sunday at Albion led by the assembly of about sixty members including the Knight of Pedigree order. The group paraded to St Mary’s Monastery for a service conducted by a minister, with decorations and a parade to the church yard. A market and civic events preceded the ceremony, with remarks by GC Kleckman praising the fallen and the local community.
The Slavonia struck a rock off Flores Island in fog while en route from New York to Manila with 1st and steerage passengers. Many were awakened, life boats deployed, wireless helped summon aid from the Princress Irene which rescued all but six aboard who remained on the Slavonia and later traveled by Naples. one steerage passenger allegedly attempted suicide.
June 27 and July 4 sermons in every church highlight home for the aged within the North Indiana conference. The drive aims to erect a main building and expand care, education, and healing facilities, portraying benevolence and Christian philanthropy while strengthening church outreach to the dependent aged.
Decatur, Ind. June 19 news that Charles Treat and Welf Pledterjohn of Fort Wayne and Springfield, respectively, have learned through attorney RW Rand le of Richmond that a patent has been granted for an interior telephone counter device. The invention allows a car to telephone from any point along a line with added features for this use, enabling nationwide practice.
Plutter Junction Indiana social notes report a Saturday dinner crowd with city visitors among attendees. Crop damage from heavy rain is noted and local residents are busy on building projects. A military caravan sets Rome City events on June 26 with Uncle Sam's presence and a large turnout anticipated.
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