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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1913

Page

11

Courthouse Elevator Operator Quits After Long Service

Tratiee of the Ponss Houry J. Grabs ner, an elevator operator at the courthouse and a county building fixture, tendered resignation to the board of commissioners yesterday. He will open an office at 107 Bun t Main Street and devote full time to his official duties. Grabbier joined as assistant custodian on December 3, 1899 and became elevator operator three years later. resignation becomes effective next Saturday evening with a successor to be appointed.

Tratiee Ponss Houry J. Grabsner Court House Board of Commissioners Bunt Main Strest Grabier Courthoogs That Place Beens

Carnegie Grant To German Oak For Peace Effort

Berlin reports Andrew Carnegie donated 25000 dollars to the German Oak, the organ of the German peace society, which aims to ease relations between Great Britain and Germany. The gift supports the publication and its mission to promote pacific ties.

Berlin Andrew Carnegia Sotiery Great Britain Germany

Spanks Her Son and Burns Up Town in Monicello Minnesota

A mother from Monicello near Sullivan County attempted to spank her son today and started a fire that destroyed twelve business houses and three dwellings including the Wolfe house. Total loss nears $100,000 as wooden structures burned rapidly. Five men from Iowa helped battle the blaze with Tonarite equipment.

Monicello Mima Welfa Farndale Sullivan County Here Stova Wolfe Iowa

Bond To Return Home This Weekend From Tyrop

A letter from Vice President Charles B. Bond shows he will be home Saturday or Sunday for health reasons. He is in Tyrop, N. C., and reports feeling fine though still unwell.

Hi. Rohnt Old National Bank Charles B. Bond Tyrop N. C

Sherif Searches For Three Boys

Three boys James Falk Raymond Falk and Ployd Falk aged 19 10 and 7 are missing near New Haven Indiana. They were last seen one mile east of New Haven driving a sorrel pacing mare hitched to an old Spring Derg with a scythe on the buggy. Notify A C Gladieux Sherrin Fort Wayne Indiana.

James Raymond Ployd Falk New Haven Ind A. C. Gladieux Sherrin Fort Wayne

Michaels Reunion Held Near LigONier

The eighteenth annual Michaels family reunion gathered 184 attendees last Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Adam Michaels southwest of LigONier Indiana. Participants traveled from Manchester Silver Lake Huntington Wayne sburg Canton Syracuse North Manchester Chicago and South Bend to share memory and fellowship.

Uwigonier Ind Michaels Adam Michaels Georga Michaela Mable Goshorn Manchester John Ronald Silver Lake Jo Bonebrake Amos. Bonebrake Luther Simon Bonebrake Manlcolm Bonebrake Huntington Hoobler Waynesburg Cecil Carl Canton A. D. Heckman Heckman Peter Michaels Miss Fisher Roy Michael Wits Syracuse Elra J. B. Ruchtel Yeager North Manchester Walter Stracy Chicago John Flowers South Bend Omar Chester Mayton

Cooler Weather Expected Today After Warm Spell

The local weather observatory forecasts cooler conditions today after yesterday's heat peak. Temperatures were recorded at 89 degrees around two and 90 degrees around three, with a modest drop anticipated as a new air mass moves in.

Automobile Wreck on Lake Shore Crossing at Kendallville

Kendallville Ind June 11 another accident at the Main street Lake Shore grade crossing last night prompts calls for stronger protection or elimination of the crossing. Rob ert Fisher Elroy Shauck George Rimmel Charles P Bruck and three Pret Reed were in a Fisher car that struck a Lake Shore engine standing on the tracks. The occupants escaped injury and the public fault the crossing for endangering life and limb. Thousands viewed the wreck and public sentiment grows for action.

Kendallville Ind Lake Shore Robert Fisher Elroy Shauck George Rimmel Charles P. Bruck

Trinity News Briefs From Trinity Indiana June 17

Children day exercises drawn a crowd of 92 at Custer Sunday night. Families and neighbors visited, with many listing attendance at local farms and farms work. A contest saw Frank Bowman plow seven acres and claim township championship, while others hosted relatives from Hudson Goshen and South Milford in a busy community Sunday.

Trinity Ind Custer Albert Weber Ray Triteh Hermon Hanes Ed Kennel Hazel Pellers Applemanburg Audrey Wava Hutching Imogene Bassett Frank McCullough Fany

Highte family reunion at Flint area home marked by praise and Kinsfolk

The fifth annual Highte family reunion gathered at SB. L. Tyhgia's near Flint with 29 guests. A simple dinner followed with tropical fruit, chocolate torches and lemonade. Attendees included Baum family, Dan Firestone, NeGillsh and others from several distant locations. Several missing members were listed as absent. The next reunion is planned for June 1, 1914, with hopes for fewer absences.

SB. L. Tghia Filnt Tome Garland Tirestone Ainner

Notice of Lost Items and Reward by Mrs Eugene Gilbert

Notice asks return of Mr E G Gilbert’s watch and his baby’s locket with initials E C G attached. Offer of liberal reward for Indiana Quick Lunch pickup. Signed by Mrs Eugene Gilbert.

E. G. Gilbert Indiana Eugene Gilbert

Mother's Friend Promises Calm Birth with Gentle Aid

An old advertisement touts Mothers Friend as an external preparation for expectant mothers. It claims the remedy lubricates nerves and muscles, easing dread and pain. The copy promises peaceful nights, reduced distress, and healthy strength for childbirth, urging readers to buy from drug stores and contact Bradfield Regulator Co. for a guide book.

Bavsea Bradiela Regulator Co Lamar Atlanta

Bob-o-Links Set Annual Picnic At Centlivre Park

The Bob-o-Link club completes plans for its third annual reunion and picnic to be held at Centlivra park Sunday June 28 for members and their families only. The Buffaloes also hold their annual picnic at the driving park on the 29th. Sagee

Centlivra Park Sagee

Onion Growers Meet in Kenton Reorganizes Group

Charles M. Wiener secretary of the National Union association attended the first meeting of the reorganized body in Kenton yesterday. Onion growers from several states were present and officers were to be elected late yesterday afternoon.

Charles M. Wiener National Union Association Kenton

Families depart for summer at lakeside and city visits

Payne Ohio June 17 families of Dr Ik Evans and G F Brady left Sunday for Clear Lake for five weeks vacation. Miss Anna Sullivan and Miss Katherine Price spend this week in Chicago visiting wholesale houses. Sullivan and Lamb firm to be opened. Several locals planned summer visits and home moves. Local Elks picnic attendance noted. Burial for Marion, Ohio child discussed. Church social events highlighted with community youth.

A. J. Woolard Lakesite Fort Wayne Maloys Mr. Morris Cleveland Helen Snyder Harry Jer James McNett LeHue O.clyde Bernard Jones Sturela Mich Spi Mee Tih Woods and Jr Jasper Jones Jones Michael Paul M. E. Braty Jovn Bullivan W. DB John Jordiner Enferc Alart Terelimer Batson Mary Times Grace Sirn Coral Mughes Marlon Uuehes Iver Guysinger Church of Christoundgxenton Misa Versa Snyder

Sedans News Local Visits and Reunions Reported

Sedan Indiana dated June 17 reports a flurry of family visits and travel. Midred and Pitelen DeLong spent Sunday with grandmother Mra Jane Delong. W I Crane made a business trip to Fort Wayne. Mr and Mrs Laws Monroe drove to Bl Johna Sunday to visit Mr Monroe sister Mrs Frank Groves and family. Lawrence Homan and family of Hazelton Pa are spending a couple of weeks with his brother Mr Adam Horm. Mrs Kate Hines of Albion visits George Crisellman and family for the Stroh reunion in Waterloo. Sam Mizer rebuilding a barn into a bank barn. Mrs Hill of Ashley visits her son Vage and wife. Dennis Triplett drove from Angola to see his brother Al Triplett who has been worse again. Mrs Lai Morrison and daughter Goldie of Bryan spending a few days with Grandma Morrison.

Sedan Ind Midred Pitelen DeLong Jane Delong W. I Crane Fort Wayne Laws Monroe dJohna Sanday Vislt Mon‘roe Slster Frank Groves Tamily Lawrences Homan Kate Hines Albion George Crisellman Famiy Waterloo Sam Mizer Hill Ashley Vage Dennis Triplett Angola Nik

Valentine News From Valenting Area Families

Local notes from Valenting Indiana June 17 report visits and reunions. Families including Mrs E Ory Hitzamon and children from Bilratay Payne 0. Mr and Mrs Vo6 Sams travel to Ol Hheinhammer's. Cherlea Royer and family join R B Johnson to Monroeville for Wert reunion. A LaRue crew from Huntington Pa visits J L Lay Rue. Neighbors avert a potential fire at Al Hamilton’s farm. J Bar Ollyer and wife visit Seymour Swank in Meadow Mich. A E Lambright hosts B Mollfor from Payne 0 over Sunday. Florence Holcomb of South Milford over Sunday with Hazel Lewis. J Mills family at Frad Mooney home west of Howe. Baker grandparents visit Genev a Ind.

Huntington J. L. Lay Rue Neightors al Hamilton J. Bar Ollyer Meadow Mich Seymour Swank BT. Mollfor Payne A. E. Lambright Florence Holcomb South Mlford Hazel Lewih J. Mills

Cure for eczema claimed with Cuticura products

An advertisement from Milwaukee promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment as a treatment for eczema pimples and blackheads. It recounts a user named Miss Alles Martens who suffered severe itching and sleeplessness before relief and complete cure after using the products. The notice urges readers to order a free 32 page Skin Book and sample items by postcard to Cuticura, Dept. I, Boston.

30Th Ave Milwaukee Dept. I Boston

Local Social Notes Mention Visits and Travel

The column recalls Mr and Mrs Mills traveling in a Rambler with their son in law Elmer Saecker visiting a daughter in Swan. Nina Holsinger attends a summer school in Angola. Rev J K Wyant delivered a memorial address in Circlesville Indiana. O A Lampson of Wolcottville visited Hera Sunday. LaRue and family spent Sunday in Tigahee with Tsaoydon Siarist and family from Brighton.

T.if Mills Rev J. K. Wyant Circlesville Ind O. A. Lampson Wolcottville Allee Keagy J. Aye Pastyee Monga LaRue Tigahee Tsaoydon Siarist Brighton L. D. McKibben Journal-Gazette

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