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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
12
An ad extols The Joyful Soma as a trusted prenatal aid from Brock Hell Regulator Co. It claims the product relaxes abdominal muscles, eases discomfort, and aids natural labor without laceration. Distributed through drug stores with a Louisville Atlanta address in 106 Lamar Building.
Kendallville June 19. Veteran of the Civil War Wim Gindell Sparger died at his home at 3 40 this morning. He enlisted September 1 1864 in Company Raft the 142nd Indiana and served until war’s end. Survived by daughter Mrs N B Drake and two grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters also survivor. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm at his residence with Rev W W Smith officiating and burial at Lake View. Member of Brownd Post No 1505 GAL.
Mrs Eugene Gilbert asks the finder of Mr E G Gilbert's watch and a baby's locket with initials E C G attached to return them to Indiana Quick Lunch for a liberal reward.
Army Surgeon General Dr Rupert Blue says leprosy is steadily increasing across the United States. He urges government supervision and measures for control and care. Dr Walter S Cornell cites school medical inspections revealing defects such as eye strain and malnutrition. Orpheus Quartet concert at Concert Park Sunday.
In Decatur Indiana on June 19 Mrs Mary Ireland wife of John Ireland of Mercer County Ohio died yesterday noon from heart trouble at age 35. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Mr Hope Church Blue Creek township. Surviving are her husband James Sipe Addie Line Nellie Ray Hert three land Mrs Day Shank Rockford Charles Michigan John Jefferson township and Ella at home.
In Decatur Indiana on June 1 Dr H Keller and family, traveling back from Rensselaer after attending a college commencement for their sons, faced a severe electrical storm. A stroke of lightning struck Dr Keller, burning his thumb through his heavy night glove as the carbine was being pulled.
The Whitbread Stout, an English brewed malt extract, claims to aid women's ailments and provide restful sleep. Promoted as natural and non artificial, it is distributed by D. D. Supply Company in Fort Wayne with direct shipment from England.
In Winona Lake Indiana a meeting with 400 attendees formed a committee to establish a permanent organization to beautify Winona Park and enforce rules. Mrs Sunday was elected chair and aims to mobilize youths to keep the grounds clean and orderly.
Decatur Indiana on June 18 Sonta Rien of the brig frm of Rive Callus and Miss Lilian Harris quietly wed at a local home. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Karl Thompson of the Methodist church. The couple plans an eastern trip and will reside in Decatur. The bride is 1498? daughter of Joseph Harris and the wedding surprised many.
The Journal Gazette notes the establishment of View Engraving Co. a ready to invite business in engraving portrait dew pictures and plates for newspaper or book work. Mr. Clifford L. Bresco leads the firm with a thoroughly equipped plant in the Journal Gazette building ready to handle orders promptly.
Residents of the Tenth ward seek council action to establish a ward park. They plan to ask the next councilman to present the proposal to the city council and pledge strong efforts to align with the park's supporters. Candidates from the ward reportedly promise to aid the effort.
An old trade card advertises Cure for dandruff and scalp conditions. It cites a Mrs. Blanche Calling of Cincinnati reporting head itch relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, claiming two months to clear the scalp. The text promotes Cuticura products, offering samples and a 32-page Skin Book by mail.
In South Bend Indiana donations to Billy Sunday rise from 10500 to an expected 11600 with about 400 cash received since Sunday’s departure and up to 50 in unpaid pledges likely soon fulfilled. Merchants National Bank chief Charles W Coen cites ongoing contributions and notes 276 remaining to be turned over for Florence Crittenden circle though treasurer helps awaited. Fund delivery to Sunday likely before his Los Angeles trip.
We thank friends neighbors and relatives for sympathy bond ness and beautiful offerings during illness and death of our husband and father Mrs FP A Tot man Mr and Mrs John Mugh es tribute to Rev Travis and Mr Thompson for their services.
Lakeside and Forest Park Civil Improvement discussions halted as committees wait for reports from the last meeting. Committees will meet with city officials and the park board to plan several improvements at the city’s east end.
Lindenbrink, shot yesterday while talking on the telephone in his office, died in the hospital. Stenographer Norman Vandersvert, who was charged, took poison after the shooting and was in critical condition in the same hospital. Meanwhile a rental notice advertises a ground floor room in the Lincoln Life Building for $75 per month.
In South Bend Indiana on June 19 Miss Fleming defeated Miss Grace Fleming in the annual St Marys College tennis singles final. The match tied after two sets when Miss O Neill fainted from heat and was carried to a nearby building before returning to finish.
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