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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1909

Page

8

New Revival Plan Tag Day Aims City Beautification

Rev J Claire Leach and Westminster church elders launch a tag day to raise funds for Fort Wayne beautification. Authorized workers will tag contributors and collect donations as street and store campaigns begin. Church history and leaders praise the effort as a mission from the Lord to renew the city.

Leach Allent Novel Flan Fort Wayne J. Claire Leach Westminster Presbyterian Church Fort Wayus Wilde Westninster Westminsiee Henry Want Beecher Charles Beecher Westminster Charles Bagh E. A. K. Tackett J. Roberts Teorge Moritz Westra Wi Ltttobnson Tne W. L. Ferguten Teaver

Specials This Week Feature Mispaced Textile Sale Items

Special listings show a mix of fashion items and prices with scattered names like Ike and pals and Behatner. The fragmented text references knee pants, wares including Isle Nose and ten at 12 cents, plus a curiosity about Hurt and Myles and a $15 line. The overall item appears as a garbled catalog-style sale page.

A. Pie Ehlers Ike & Pals Hurt Behatner & Hare

Reception for Bride and Groom at the Miller Home

A June 1 reception at the Miller home honored the bride and groom newlyweds from Lake, hosted by Judge and Mrs. D. D. Heller and family. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. TW Tyndall and others. pink decorations and house furniture themed prizes framed the evening. Special features included a verse-writing contest, an ad guessing game, and a two course luncheon followed by good wishes on heart shaped cards.

Imate Ind Atmeney Dra. Meare Ifciler Tlle Jude D. D Meller Heller Wlan Judy Getler Berlin Heller TW. Tyndall John W. Helter Toner Axparnus Viaanw Twinad Chundatera Gueate Tyson Wilt P. Schrock Wingrad Toy Archbold Midge Smith Fred

Michigan Railway Official Drowns Himself

SOUTID BEND Ind June 18 The treasurer of the Southern Michigan Railway company Janes Ro McCanees was found dead in the St Idreph vor back of St Mary's academy after being missing since Monday He had recently been in ill health days earlier he was taken to a sanitarium in Pittsburgh He returned to Sandia looking improved and left the office Monday morning in a failed attempt to end his life.

Soutid Bend Ind Janes Ro McCanees Southern Michigan Railway Company St. Mary’s Academy McCance Pittalning Pitts Ware Sandia Nia

Boy Badly Injured by Glow From His Father

Risk News Bureau reports in Oratavide Indiana that seven year old Henry Richey, son of John and Mrs Richey, suffered severe injuries from a glow or spark incident. He was briefly thought dead, revived by rescuers, then taken to a doctor for treatment as authorities investigated the cause.

Risk News Ind Sune Henry Richey John Richey Seliler Roenneth

Prompting Women to Consult Dr Pierce for Private Medical Advice

A historical advertisement promises over 30 years of care for delicate women at home without intrusive examinations. It invites sick women to write to Dr Pierce for confidential advice from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York. It also advertises a 1000 page medical guide, The People’s Companion, available free or for a fee in cloth binding, with postal prices.

Pierce Dispensary Medical Association R. V. Fierce M- 19 Buffalo N. Y. de

Warsaw Battalion Matches Victory at Range Near City

Warsaw is hailed as winner of battalion rifle contests at a range north of Warsaw Indiana. Company H of Wanuw led with an average of 285 as Plymouth and Kikhiart followed. The event set for the Third regiment’s match before July 5, with teams from Plymouth, Kikhiart, Sart Bend and Warsaw competing amid wet, muddy conditions and a three-year battalion title streak for Warsaw.

Kist News Warsaw Ind Wanuw Ina Gianapolis Plymouth Kikhiart Sart Bend Warsnw Averigy Tikhart Crycus PB. Mickesy Ty A Thrush Secon Privette Emmitt Douglas Foul M. Slekter Genter Uess Cart Beyer Orville R. Runer Third Regiment AL. Tobin Lauwrence Bibler Thrash Douglas Senond Lirytengat Rihner Conemiveary

Wayne buf fet formal opening tonight

Wayne prepares for a formal opening this evening as a new community event unfolds. The ceremony aims to showcase the latest features and invite local residents to attend, with plans for remarks from organizers and key figures.

Silver Lake Man Killed in the West near Dale Creek

Warsaw Indiana June 14 News of the death of James Colport at Dale Creek Col is received He was a son of Thomas Colbert of Silver Lake He went to Colombo two years ago took up a claim He had worked at a government mining camp recently He was married and about thirty three He was expected to be buried in Silver Lake Sunday

Ket Nown Fureau Warsaw Ind James Colport Dale Creek Col Thomas Colbert Silver Lake Colombo Ben Pyt

Columbia Saturday Sale Candy at 25 Cents per Pound

Columbia announces a Saturday sale at the Columbia Candy Kitchen offering fresh cream bonbons and confections at regular price of 25 cents per pound, urging shoppers to take advantage of the deal.

Columbia

Pretty wedding of a Bluffton couple

At the bride’s parents home in Bluffton Indiana on June 18 Nettie Bender and Alfred Saurer were married with about twenty five guests present. The ceremony was performed by the Ro Diefen. After the wedding the couple left for their honeymoon going to the northern states. The bride’s father is a leading merchant and stockholder in the M B E traction line and the G C line. He also manages a shoe department in the Walmer Engler store.

Cy Kist Nowe M.B. & BE. Traction Sehensroom Walmer & Engler

Sanitary Inspector Orders City Cleanup Initiated

Bluveton Indiana June 1 New sanitary inspector Earnest Tomson appointed by Mayor Carmirton orders immediate cleanup measures city wide. He tells street commissioner Henry Gehrett to clear rubbish behind premises and clean the fountain in front of the courthouse. The ordinance requires residents to comply as private citizens.

Ny Kist Bluveton Ind Earnest, Tomson Rae Carmirton Henry Gehrett Court House Hompson Elticona

Robison Park Boosters at Decatur

Kiel News Bureau reports Decatur Indiana hosts Robison Park booster excursion promoting a Fort Wayne return trip to Robison Park. Procter and Bulger of Soberson Park and JL Fink of Fort Wayne & Springfield railway led a band concert car through Decatur to advertise the event. Tickets priced 76 cents include round trip to Fort Wayne and park with an expected crowd of 40 or more.

Kiel Decatur Ind Deyers Procter & Bulger Sobison Park Fort Wayne Robison Park JL Fink Anit Fort Wayne, & Springfeld Fort Wayne & Springfield Clover Leaf Decatur Tuterurian Port Wayne Park Counley

Music daily at Rickel Wilcox Clear Lake hotels

Opening Sunday June 20 the two hotels will host daily music events. Mr Charten and Mr Robinson, noted engraver artists, have been engaged by the Commercial club and city to attract attention for Fort Wayne. Robinson has completed preparatory work and will soon leave Rothenter for home after finalizing plans.

Rickel & Wilcox Clear Lake Robinson Charten Whoyo Sorvives Fost Wayne Rothenter Lobinsen Grunt Vretiite D && C Lake Lines Buffalo Detroit Cleveland Toledo Detent Meek Wayports Bay City Sagginaw Clevrland Mackinat Mackinec Goderich Illustrated Great Lakes LG. Lewis Mich BFL McMillan A A.A. Schantz Gra

Hospital Patients and Treatments Reported in Blaunlingdie Area

In a Blauinlogdie hospital roundup several residents are listed after injuries or illnesses. Mr Thaman Carrotl suffered a broken arm from a runaway accident on Runaway Avenue and is receiving care at St Johns Hospital. Agnes Heldrich of Angola underwent a 3H operation at St Joseph's Hospital and is recovering. Henry Homler from 1018 Barr Street remains hospitalized after a stroke and was moved to St Jongphalewpttel for treatment. Mrs Brandt of Rast Pontiae is recovering following a Lithorin hospital admission. Mrs Awlek of Archer Avenue had an operation at the Luthuran hospital and is progressing well. Minks Telkhway of Mentone awaits treatment at Fone hospital. Mr Jilnton from Texter sent to Haye hospital with four Creat mien remains under care.

Thaman Carrotl Blauinlogdie Wedneylag Anterot Jonepty Barratrert St. Jongphalewpttel Dsrandt Bir. Brandt Rast Pontiae Trent Tie Lithorin Hospital W. C. Awlek Teelek Archer Avenue Ant Erie Mink Telkhway Mentone Fone Trentetunt Jilnton Tecuter

Opening of the Beauful Barroom at the Wayne Tonight

Opening of the beautiful new barroom at the Wayne this evening. An OCR style list details patents loaned to Indian inventors and noted items from Ti. I. Beveridge to J. A. Lee and others, including brake systems, cable devices, and various tools.

the Wayne Washington Ti. I. Beveridge Mndianapoli J. Mf Moddriige Athton Mandiek Liberty Uftlag Sievier A.C. Gruhtke Waterion N. G. Tanna Kokomo Indianapolis C. Knont Rehan J. A. Lee Viti Tame A. Loewenders A.D. March N. McGlintock Rig Don AL Mextuler Lebanon Tramor Gymslussen B.C. Morgiantiller Port Wayne Rivet Motor Nusonewn Byangville Lanthuit Turine AS Nordeena Meweastle Muchaylem Nevmatin Planca W. AG. Shaw Notinsen Tafnyelie Seymour Bhulze Delphi Kammourie i Smith South Bend Dust Young Solt

Old Fort Knitting Mills organizes officers and first payment

Directors of the newly formed Old Fort Knitting Mills Co held a meeting and elected officers. Henry C. Berghoff as president, Alexander B. White as vice president, Louis F. Curdes as president secretary and treasurer, with a $3000 stock holder from Decatur, Md. The first monthly payment of 10 percent is due by June 30. Curdes authorized to receive stock payments and disburse funds as building progress continues under the board. Hinman and Bennett absent for about three months due to other duties in Decatur. An executive committee of five (Berghoff, White, Curdes, Cardos, Foster) will oversee daily operations.

Old Fort Knitting Mills Co Henry C. Berghoff Alexander B Louis F. Curtles Peaget Curdes Hinman Bennett Decatur Uiléelty Winman H.C. Berghoff A. B. White L. FF. Cardos DN. Foster

Adams Schools读 Changes in Adams Township Districts

Trustees move to form four new districts after annexation by Fort Wayne, plan a three room schoolhouse on Hewlty property, relocate township records to city system, repair old district No 8 building, and relocate students from districts 4 6 and 9 to the city schools with bus transport in the coming year.

Adams Town Jacent City of Fort Wayne Herma Tenker Adama Township Schmete Kehdal

Local Notes from Corranponstenes District Church and School Events

Owing to other engagements the Rev. will preach next Sunday evening. Social at the church lawn scene with good turnout. Community reports include a sewing club, a new drilling corps formation with officers elected, and several families visiting relatives. Local surgeries, home improvements, and school commencements feature, with several residents traveling for events and services.

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