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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1906
Page
6
A Canadian cure touted as a wonder worker claims to heal rheumatism backache and kidney trouble. The ad asserts it has helped thousands including women and men and promises rapid relief from aches by using Wright's Rheumatic Remedy. It urges readers to obtain a bottle to get back on their feet.
Altona Indiana June 19 Democrats swept the town ticket in the first election since incorporation. The motive ticket chose clerk and named Pie Ward Theodore Houser Third Ward John G. Smith and S O Whitford as ward representatives, with John Vezany as treasurer and Percy DePew as clerk by small margins. Republican opposition remains strong in this early post incorporation vote.
In Columbia City Indiana Fort Wayne Eagles won their second straight victory over the Grays 6 to 0 at the baseball park after noon. The Grays fought with strong and clever players but lacked practice time and condition due to all players working full days. Umpire Emi Anthes officiated the game.
Whitley County residents and visitors were active with church services, visits, and social events. Notable mentions include Mrs Sherman Byall of Lutwill cooling sundry relatives in Peru, Miss Rose Heller of Minneapolis visiting F J Heller in Columbia City, and Postmaster Willem DeVault enjoying a five day outing at James Lake. Colleagues and families from Fort Wayne, Anderson, and Columbus City joined for services, concerts, and social gatherings across Columbia City, Larwill, Pierceton, and surrounding towns.
In Columbia City on Saturday evening seventy eight year old Mrs Cobaugh, wife of a prominent local resident, fell while returning from a visit to her son in law Frank Wilup. She sustained a serious hip injury and was carried to the Wilup home, then moved to Dr Makemson’s care in town. She remained in considerable pain, receiving chloroform before being moved to her room, but was resting Sunday evening.
Ava Young a Farmers Mutual Telephone lineman remains in bed at his father's home in Laud after being found wandering in a delirious state early Saturday. Doctors say he is recovering, with confusion fading and pain in his body. the cause remains unclear while neighbors recall him slipping from a screen window during sleep. Young, twenty nine, is expected to make a full recovery.
In Columbia City Indiana Saturday Charles Kussler, five miles south of town, and his wife were thrown from a buggy in a runaway. Mrs Kneller was uninjured except for being shaken. Charles suffered facial injuries and possible internal damage. The horse bolted after a passing automobile, dragging him two blocks before stopping.
Knights of Pythiga and Rathbone Sisters lodges of South Whitley held graveside services for departed brothers and sisters. The rev. RB Lutes gave the address at the M E church. Centenary Mata quartet provided music as eighty six knights and forty others participated in a procession to the cemetery and back for further ceremonies.
In late afternoon play at the South Whitley baseball park the Greens defeated the Warsaw Grays in a tightly contested game marked by sharp defense and few errors. Lon Moyer guided the Greens in the pitching and both teams showed strong form, with a likely rematch planned for the future.
The thirteenth annual meeting of the Bar Association of the thirty‑sixth Judicial district met in Angola with 71 participants. Judge J. Weenan of Lagrange was principal orator, with addresses by Judge Woodhull J. A. Powers and D. M. Link. Officers elected: President D. M. Junk, Vice President C. G. Yolter, Secretary-Treasurer W. H. Williner. Howard Mountz chairing the executive committee. The event included a veranda banquet and notable local attendance from Auburn and Garrett. Jim Rose served as a guest speaker, and local social updates covered visits and travels of residents including Maud Andrews, Miss Olive Duguid, and families visiting from nearby towns.
Angola Indiana June 17 members of Co B of the Trillana national guard welcome the shift of the state troops gathering at Indianapolis from August 14 to 27 to a July date. Many are farmers. the new timing lets them leave without disrupting harvest work, avoiding missed encampment duties.
Kendallville defeats Goshen 2 to 0 in a late afternoon game at Water Street grounds. Troth pitched well as Kendallville’s lineup featured Michelburgh at third and Prentier in center. Goshen mounted two late threats but were stifled by strong Kendallville defense. Next Sunday Kendallville hosts Auburn at home.
Auburn June 17 DeKalb County faced a setback as bids for the county infirmary project were rejected. Bonds tendered to the Savings Bank of Auburn were refused after the attorney questioned legality, and a certified check from City National Bank was also refused for the same reason. The contractor has begun work and holds $2,009 in materials. commissioners meet to decide next steps.
Rome City on June 17 reports preparations for extensive lighting improvements. The Ladies Bellot corps hosted a profitable supper while K P ceremonies honored at the cemetery and Baptist church hosts Children's Day. Wires are being installed in the denon and tabernacle for placing incandescent lights, seen as a much needed public improvement.
Dr Ewing returned from his trip Carria Cline who has been attending the University of Chicago returned last night Mr Frysinger returned last night The crowd of farmers in town today was unusually large Fred Emerson came home from Legrange disappointed Aten Wilkes showed none of his usual speed The brick work on the outside walls for the new Dock are beginning to show shape and by the end of next week the work will progress to the second story
The Fort Wayne First Presbyterian church heard Rev. Henry Master present a baccalaureate sermon to Fort Wayne high school seniors. He urged conviction, courtesy, and conscience as keys to success, critiqued overly lofty ideals, and stressed that education must elevate character and prepare youth for life’s depth.
An editorial piece on the value of conviction over opinion emphasizes self reliance and courteous conduct. It lists the Class of 00 graduates including Whiting Alden Ralph Ashley Ruth Railey Ruth Jeere Brown Conpar Perry Conpar and many others.
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