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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Wright's Rheumatic Remedy as a near miracle cure for rheumatism, back pain, and kidney troubles. It claims cured and curable cases, praise from sufferers, and urges readers to obtain a bottle to regain mobility and well being.
News from the twelfth district reports Chelstka Trier of South Walettes stung unconscious by bees while harvesting near Cleveland township. He regained consciousness but remains in serious condition. Also in Columbia City obituaries note Eunice Royal aged seventy four, mother of Mrs. Join Mosier, died after two years of illness at her daughter's home near Lafayette. Various local reports cover visits, moves, and social events in surrounding towns including Albion Kendallville and Fort Wayne.
Mrs. Amindy Kagfoun-Kourt, wife of John Kourt and mother of five, died suddenly at age about 35 near Columbia City. She had suffered rheumatism and heart-related issues, with a son and four daughters surviving, along with her husband, father, brother, and sister. Funeral services are set for Thursday at Eberhart church.
Indiana attorney at a public gathering argues for a broad campaign finance law. He contends that the legislature must pass a law regulating contributions, urging that every individual donor and entity be subject to the rules. The discussion touches on government influence, autonomy of the bar, and the need for public records of contributions.
A readable fragment promotes facial massage at Wayne Hotel barber shop in Indiana. It claims consistent weeklies provide best investments and direct benefits, suggesting improvements in development and appearance of the face.
An 19th or early 20th century public notice discusses funding for a women’s program to feed nine husbands and many children. The text references a meeting, management committee, and a projected cost, noting income and expenses to sustain a family under a welfare plan.
The Rev. C A Koenig chaired a conference of German Evangelical churchmen with about 150 attendees from 92 congregations. The synod debated whether Go ynsan or English should prevail, noting a shift to English in many churches while many remain bilingual. Proponents urged English to unite congregations and reduce language confusion, arguing Germans should learn English. opponents warned against losing mother tongue and German church identity.
The Tuesday gathering of Jane 20- Noble Chapter No. 142 in Kendallville featured Grand Matron Frances Finn of Elkhart. Guests from Albion and Waterloo chapters attended a banquet and business session noted for cordiality and initiation milestones.
George T. Whiterker, attorney for talpir Bh! Yonn & Futper, settled with C W Warren on June 2 in Columbia City. Warren surrendered papers tied to the cement grave protector scheme, avoiding prosecution. Warren’s agency tract is claimed lost and his county jail sentence may be extended if witnesses fail to appear next Saturday.
In a federal hearing at Chicago, Zion City head Voliva testified on losses across Zion City industries. He claimed a paid stock of 145000 and investments of 18000 with total operating losses to Jan 31 1906 of 93000, plus massive diverted funds and deposits totaling 500000 not available in the Zion City Bank.
Thomas Seerlat of Wosk Wheel ing states he has suffered rheumatism for years and slept poorly. He reports taking Crocker's Rheumatic Cure two 50-cent bottles and feels relief in his arms. He endorses the remedy for others, with Dreler & Bro as the local distributors.
A report cites Mr Hastins in Australia earning about 3000 dollars yearly, while Voliva says many Zion followers lacked work for two years and lived on a benevolence fund. He claims attempts to reform were blocked by a telegram ordering him to maintain the status quo.
Elijah Dowle of Basex Iowa presents papers in Chicago asserting his paternity of John Alexander Dowle of Zion City. He claims a formal father son relationship and says he holds documents proving the bond and identity. Dowle asserts the son’s status and that he is the father named in the records.
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