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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1917
Page
6
Rev. Wright speaks on slackers in Christian service at Trinity Methodist Episcopal. Text echoes biblical Ephraim while critiquing disengagement and lack of duty in religious life. The sermon emphasizes accountability, moral effort, and steadfast faith despite pressure to retreat.
Readers are invited to plan a wholesome ranch vacation in Wyoming offering healthful activity and hearty meals at moderate cost. The appeal highlights riding trout fishing camping and rustic living as part of a traditional western experience for families, with planning assistance available from J Francia, general partner.
A testimonial from A. Walsh of Snetters Cole endorses Foley Kidney Tablets as effective against rheumatism. The letter claims the remedy eases leech-weariness, steadies vitality, and clears pain in joints and muscles. It credits Foley Kidney Tablets for restoring strength and mood, noting multiple druggists carry the product.
June 17. Ott Miner of this city died suddenly this morning at the home of his son in law near Moores. Miner, an employee of the Butler company, had gone Friday to finish planting a truck patch and suffered acute indigestion in the field. He died about 2 o'clock this morning. Funeral arrangements not made. He is survived by a widow and six children plus other relatives. Local notices mention friends of Mrs. George Powers and several visitors from Toledo, Had Axe Michigan, Battle Creek and Fort Wayne.
Obituaries summarize the deaths of Jonona Burt O’Connell wife of a former police officer, Etta Hunting Ehlers, and War Jax Carson, with brief notes on family, residences, and funeral arrangements. Included are Henrietta Myers and Marcus Retzel with survivor details and service plans.
Bowser & Company announces vacancies for two tool draftsmen. Apply by letter or in person at 5. F Bowser & Company, Inc. seeking skilled draftsmen for manufacturing support.
Passengers woke to terror on a Lima car as Jiumen Steed allegedly failed to kill a man. The scene ended at New Haven with Steed taken into custody after authorities forced a door. Marshal Lester Gerardat reported three knives on the man and moved him toward Wayne.
Iaelich’s Curtiss biplane failed during inaugural flight at the golf grounds on Sunday. A group of bystanders and cycling youths scattered as the plane veered, striking bicycles and causing damage to the aircraft’s wheel and rudder. Soltona expects two weeks for repairs. crowd remained hopeful for a future flight.
Dekal Co plans a county commencement at Auburn Court House on Wednesday June 46. Graduates will assemble for a program of music recitations and dialogues before proceeding to the courthouse square for the exercises. Abert Stump of UDMeaga University is named speaker. About 2 500 invitations issued.
Fragmentary report notes Decatur Lodges memorial services with Kinightapf and old Fellows rituals. Pocahontas council held their own site service as part of the events.
Wilson Tawston, employed at Fort Wayne Electric Works, married Miss Kiem Henk, a county schoolteacher, at the bride’s parents’ home. Rev Schank of Concord Lutheran Church officiated in a small ceremony with close relatives present. The couple are guests of the bride’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs George Teacher, today.
Brazilian Balm claimed to clear catarrh from head to female organs. Advertises large size with directions in circular. Contains health claim style typical of old time patent remedies. No verifiable medical endorsement provided.
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