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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
2
June 16 Fort Wayne section reports social events and community notices from Decatur and Fort Wayne. Mentions Marcha Tatty Blot Fork Wayne recital, family travel, church and school activities, local staff changes, and preparations for summer gatherings. Includes names of residents and visiting guests from nearby towns and cities.
The passage notes a contentious six days market ordinance backed by progressive merchants led by Mr. Echwier and supported by thousands. It claims courts invalidated a tax but officials, with Mayor Grice's approval, say the ordinance should stand for the people.
Laymen's committees of the Protestant convention held a largely attended meeting at Westminster Freshyternin church. With Rev. E W Averill absent, Rev. Barton Marion Tod presided. Committees reported readiness for the gathering, banquet at the Pritegse rink to seat 1000 men, and invited workers and pastors from nearby churches arriving tomorrow and Sunday morning.
A fragmented report describes Flanders 20 and drivers Mat Yanter in a race from Quebec to Mexico City. Duvsal drives Fort Wayne with Paul H. Bragle handling journoy business. Fort Wayne supporters aid the party as Ben Bell of J. W. Bell company is noted. The team, led by M. Wi and Flanders RO, heads toward Huntington with Lemen Psto on the scene.
A fragmented article surveys campaign talk, weather impact on farming belts, and political maneuvering. It references the Democratic state convention in Dayton, endorsements for a U S Senate candidate, and criticism of New York City governance amid debates over corporation taxes.
Classified listing offering a modern room for rent with contact details and nearby Red Line transit option. Also requests a white dog with wheels at weekly rate. Includes references to a bicycle repair emphasis and a business contact.
Helpness and speechless for sixteen months traces a tragic obituary from Decatur County. Bonnie of Romi township dies at old age after long paralysis, with family ties and names listed including Garg many and Coisinnaty origins. The funeral is set for Saturday at St Peter's Lutheran church.
Judge Levi Mock and Bluitten trends feature in local court tales as Judge O'Rourke dismisses a separation claim. The day covers real estate partitions, foreclosures, and a significant will interpretation by administrator John M. Kugling. County finances show a $482,727.68 arrears readied for audit, plus a spring settlement. Diverse cases involve the W. Hawke firm, the State Loan Company, and the Alani Improvement Company in Superior Court proceedings.
Mrs Carl Schuttameyer and daughter Helen host Monday afternoon event in Wareinw with farmers parents. Carl Humecheling returns to Plymouth. Various locals including Mrs West and daughter, Mrs McFarland, plus Miss Maurie Gallagher visit and travel to Chicago and Indianapolis. A Presbyterian meeting honors members with a pleasant surprise.
Advertisement lists women’s Swiss ribbed vests in plain and fancy at various prices, special Swiss ribbed vest with lace yoke, women’s union suits in multiple styles, Arnold knit drawers lace trimmed, child’s union suits and Poros knit underwear for children, sleeping garments in knit fabrics and nainsook, and children’s underwear for all ages with numerous price points.
With hot weather come cooling drinks, and CHINA ROOM SPECIALS showcases glassware bargains. Micro pricing offers tumblers at 506 a dozen, brown etched designs at 75¢ per 4 dozen, cut glass tumblers 65¢ each, colonial goblets $1.00 a dozen, tea and lemonade tumblers 750 and $1.00 a dozen. Plain and etched water jugs priced 500, $1.00 and $1.75. Complete tableware line available for all uses.
Gentlemen are invited to glance in Main Street windows to view a display of men s furnishings. Choices include perfect fitting shirts at 1.00 to 1.50, Pongee shirts with or without collar for summer, silk neckwear 25 to 50 cents, and plain or fancy half base fabrics from 12 ½ to 50 cents a piece.
Parasols Fashion advertises a liberal variety of parasols and costumes. It highlights plain colors and combinations with Persian effects, all with correct handles. Umbrellas feature unusually good quality with mission handles priced at 1.00 and 17.50 dollars.
A community social occurred at the home of Mrs RH Lelfer after a church gathering and supper. Local updates include changes at a railroad crossing, marriage announcements, and various letters on residents’ activities and travel plans reflecting a small town in 1910.
The remains of Alpha McClain, who died by hanging in Fort Wayne Wednesday, arrived in Columbia City. They were taken to his father Denny McClain’s home north of town. The funeral will be held Friday at 2 o'clock at the Blue River Church by Dr. Browne of the Methodist church.
In Auburn Indiana on June 16, the community attends the funeral of T. C. Flaon and notes from Cyril and social events. Lists of visitors, church activities, and farm work fill the day, including family gatherings, travel plans, and local business updates. The town records porch visits, school and church events, and road work progress as residents manage daily life.
City news covers visits by Rev and Mrs Pebbisda of Trinity Episcopal Church Pitcburg and arrangements with Notre Dame relatives. A chimney spark caused a roof hole at N. Hermans home on Huffman street. Officials discuss oiling streets and a plan to reduce dust, citing Swinney Park as an example. Dental club plans a July 12 gathering at Robison Park including a baseball game. Six year old Sarnin, blinded by a year ago accident, travels to St Rochus hospital for two years of care. Fort Wayne cars show interest in the boy, with country excursions noted.
A pretty wedding was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. Z. Hagan north of the town when their daughter, Miss Rewhle Hagan, wed Mr. Seville N Buffalo, of Eicher, in a ceremony Wednesday morning. The couple received guests in the northwestern area and the event was noted in Noble County society circles.
Monroeville man and Decatur girl obtained a marriage license this afternoon. The groom, a merchant, and the bride, a teacher, are listed as residents of Allen County. The event marks the couple's formal union in the local courthouse.
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