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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
4
An advertisement argues women suffer constipation and related ills from bowel congestion. It promotes Dr Callwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure with blood cleansing ingredients and a money back guarantee. Endorsed by a St. Louis user and offered at drugstores for 10 cents or 8 cents per bottle.
An advertisement proclaims Waynes Hotel Barber Bop as the best hair cutters in the city. It markets its services as top quality with bold claims aimed at attracting clients to the hotel barber shop.
The Wesley Brotherhood of the M. E. church plans a banquet at Sage's Hall to honor the Girls and Knights organizations and admit 18 new members. Fort Wayne district elder Wade will be principal speaker, with Dr. Klingler presiding. Lectures by Shelley Clark and Gabriel McGurl, and Chicago Gang Trio and Guntle Square entertainers featured.
In Angola and Lagrange areas readers report gatherings and social visits. Old function hosted at Grandma Avery Rimer's on South Street drew twenty one women, many widows, with ages from 63 to 89. A lively afternoon featured games, a communal dinner, and plans for continued visits. Local residents from Lagran and surrounding towns were noted stopping by for short stays and greetings.
Mrs John Yunker, aged about 43, died after a long illness in Martinsville Indiana. She was born in Lima and resided here. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at the Evangelical church with burial in the local cemetery.
Listed are marriage license records from Steuben County including couples such as Lomany with Conny Vierk Wark, A Brown of Waterloo and Lolw flatpater of Hamilton, Cres and Beauly Ratz of Angola, plus others from Des Moines Tickfan and Lake Gage. The notices indicate licenses granted in the Angola area with multiple names and partners.
June 19 in Colombia City Indiana Dennis Gallivan and bride arrived from Newark New York. Local events include a new baby girl born to Mr and Mrs W E Magley, Miss Grace Dave traveling to Fort Wayne for her brother Tean Dave’s marriage, and various attendees at the county clerk’s home and at the home of the bride’s parents. Principal address planned at the old settlers meeting in WaterLOG.
In Waterloo Indiana several local figures, families, and visitors are noted. The piece mentions visits to Tecily of Heney, upcoming weddings, a wedding party from Judge Powers’s daughter, and various residents attending events in Chicago. Names include Brad Mex, Joe Powers, Stephen Wawra, Myr.harien Telana, and others.
Butler Fut June 19 notes visiting relatives in Payette and Mariners, with names including Mrs. Graf Mrs. Bowser and Mrs. Duntan visiting and an impending operation in Ann Arbor. Also mentions a meeting of the Moats Woenlmen with a State Deputy giving an address and music by Prof. Tromaine.
Local notes from Angola Indiana report travel by J Prank B Brewer to Cuba on business, funeral arrangements for Mrs. Lansedmin, sister of Monty and John Ankony, and visits by Mrs. Favura St Chir and Mrs. Edna Wyrand. Pythian Sisters meeting attended by visitors from Waterloo and East Towns. A dozen Masons plan a banquet in Lagrange with fraternity members present this evening.
Margiret Kunkanp Hanselman aged six years four months and thirty days died Monday afternoon in Kego township Steuben County. Born in Germany she moved with parents to Apiertes and lived most of her life in Blethen county. Surviving are sons Titel Morton Glurenet Manseelaan and IMabRA gy Gober. Funeral arrangements listed for Wednesday at Bent sett eluech.
In Lumma City Indiana on June 19, the Toonander af 10 O Fy announce a memorial service next Sunday at the Church of Wied Rov Ta A. After services they will march to Mastinin cemetery to decorate graves. In Columna City a new church will be built in Phomcteck township near the Adamesetae house with a 30 by 40 foot tent and alcove. O M Lote to supervise carpet work and Baws Landincy to ready for auditions this fall.
In Ind June 1 report, Nickey, once of Adina county, says his five passenger Stevens Thirtyen car was seen near Denver. He offered 150 for recovery and 209 for the apprehension and conviction of the thief, who he alleges is his brother in law.
President Melallen Secretary Ham and county Old Settlers association officials will meet in the court room Saturday at 1 pm to arrange the annual old settlers meeting. Plans for the program and program details will be decided.
Garrett Indiana June 19 revival of plans for new city buildings to house officials police fire department and jail facilities gains tempo. mayor and council back the project exploring two aging town hall frames near Interurban corner as potential sites with cost around 1000 dollars building a modern complex is favored to replace the deteriorating structures and boost business district vitality.
Churubusco Ind June 1 Dan Ling charged with violation of the serveone ordinance after a Sunday shooting affray in his wine room. He pled guilty, case submitted to Justice Patrick Fullam. Fine set at 10 dollars with costs totaling about 40 dollars. Ling abandoned plan to contest in circuit court.
Civanbisco Indiana June notes report Mrs Jacob Kirtler returns from two weeks with her daughter in Chicago Anna Carter of Columbia City visits Mr and Mrs O J Welsheimer. Jarvis Smith near death from fatty degeneration of the heart. The Panes family reunion to be held at Shriner Lake Thursday.
Paving equipment including large rollers has arrived in LaGrange Indiana and will be unloaded and ready for use soon. The tools are high quality and sufficient to do the best work, with contractor Morllaving of Fort Wayne orchestrating the project for the area.
Columbia City Ind Jan 19 Lint Seat Baker West Point grad son of Mrs Sarah Baker of bigly armlived home this evening fran Wraming he has been situated at Fort Russel He will spend his furlough of tee weeks willy in mather and other relatives here Since his gradualian Efremothe mae dieval military academy he has been stationed almost continuously at Fort ress Monroe Va until recently when he was assigned to duty at the west poy pst.
Home capitalists may complete the Wawasee road project in Indiana. Report notes the line from Goshed and Syracuste to Indianapolis and surrounding interurban routes, under management of A. Winst. The line faces receivership, with portions in question and potential transfer of control.
Ubat work stalled months ago, a receiver sale on August 16 values the project over 190000 with equipment on hand, while indebtedness is about 18. The trio of Columbia City men hold substantial capital and may back further road completion as far south as the city, potentially using local capital or collateral.
Mrs Ora Baker of Larwill files for absolute divorce from Samuel I Baker alleging habitual drunkenness for five years and cruel treatment. She seeks $1000 alimony in the complaint filed in Columbia City Indiana on June 19.
After a midnight incident in a shack a man named John fled and is sought as a potential witness in the Joe Majors case. Evidence from a hearing supported holding the prisoner for trial at Steuben county court, with authorities creating no claim to the dead man's remains. Joseph Majors’ body was buried Tuesday morning in the old cemetery north of the city by Undertaker Wotch.
Pleasant Lake Tod, dine one hour Del Welten and wife attend a family penalty at Brighton. Missionary program and supper Thursday evening at Mod Lemmon home. Tatlle's orchestra to play popular cinema at South Milford Friday night. Asa Huffman, Sidney Huffman and wives enjoy few days at Goodale cottage. James Lake Agent Kirkwood and family attend funeral in Otsego township today.
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