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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1908
Page
8
A lengthy social notes column lists gatherings, travel, and visits of local residents and guests. It mentions Mrs. J Reo Morek, Miss Agnes Weinstein Voth, various trips to Fort Wayne and Chicago, weddings, engagements, and community events with numerous names and places across early 20th century circles. The item reads like a society roundup from Pearl City with updates on relatives, friends, and social appearances.
War saw residents and visitors figure in a roundup of local activity. Charles Nye and family hosted a newborn at their home, while Lottie Jordan and Charles Druckemiller visited relatives in Indiana towns. Mrs. Dine and others spent time in Warsaw, with trips to Claypool Goshen and Luck. Leesburg and Milford residents noted for travel, fishing, and a public school project progresses.
Butler Indiana June scenes show Roy Robinson from Indianapolis visiting his brother Leland Rehingon and family. Mrs. M. Norford visits Marry Borford and wife in Fort Wayne while Anna Rudd returns from Rumbeapolis Minnesota after a year. Pearl Muyck home from California for six weeks with parents. Cleo Boyle returns from Rumbeapolis to home. Mary Myers visits Montpelier parents. Allee Hebel from Indianapolis arrives Thursday. Charrice Murch on the road for home. Stonerix spends week with friends in Deitr. Addie Eliot attends the Missouri league convention at Mishawaka. Henry Teta of Hiktatale visits Kamay. Die pi of Ed THN en route show in Clinton Me.
Lagrange and surrounding figures share church events family visits and social news. Residents Mrs Murray Mr Wyatt and Mrs Gumtha attend Woman's Missionary society events while Wayland and Vicksburg trips are noted. Visitors include Mrs Ackley Mrs Manners and Miss Konic with recalls of the Goshen Epworth League district gathering and a Ligonier baseball score.
Angola residents report a flood of social calls and travel. Elder Tolnson and family visit friends in Figurtin while other locals journey to Cleveland Cincinnati and Toledo for relatives and work. The town sees new sidewalks, a painted Brooklyn addition, and a select school opening as residents balance health visits and routine duties.
A group from Angola Pooria and Michigan visited Pleasant Lake households this week. Mrs Lillian of Angola and Mrs Clara Theffher with Elizabeth accompanied by Mrs L Kohe Romily attended family gatherings with the Sewell and Chadwick families. Additional visitors included Mrs Pianelis Bimmems Tarr Raymond of Kansas and Joy Simons visiting kin in Towdasa.
Mr and Mrs N Ball of Milford Mich visit Fremont relatives. Marthas hosted a well attended supper at George Noutz home. Orland beat Fremont 10 to 5 in a Thursday baseball game. Pilgrim Sisters to serve supper at A Worden residence. Don Witch of Auburn attended Pythian Sisters supper. Mrs Irvin Sowle of South Bend visits her parents. Arlan Ruth and Tom Stafford of Quincy Mich visit the Albrights.
Ligonier and surrounding area residents are listed visiting relatives and friends in Findlay Fort Wayne Goshen and South Bend. Mrs. Frank Hart of Findlay Ohio is a guest of her daughter Mrs. Chas Inks. Miss Felle Scott visits Ell. Straus visits her mother Mrs. Julian Nathan in Fort Wayne. Flossie Baum, a trained nurse in Chicago, arrives for a short vacation. Frank Benthine and family of South Dakota are visiting relatives here. The auctioneer PAN Curr is in South Bend Wednesday to visit relatives. Mr. Harley Vlead visits Elkhart this week. The Mears Olive Sisterhen and Paine Brae spend the day with friends in Gudden. Don’t argue with a cigar, Univoco burns freely.
Garrett Indiana social notes list guests at local homes and upcoming moves. Mrs. Chris Felters of Fort Wayne attends as guest of Beemont and Mrs. Willan. Miss Geraldine Sombawer guests at a house party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L. Halter. Conductor Wharton travels to Springs Arkansas for treatment. Mrs. Saunders visits from Alta Pass North Carolina. Numerous visits by Mrs. J A Slingsbury, Mrs. T Heltgelindson, and others. Reverend Sterling expected to move family from Indianapolis. Albert Holsinger recovering after Sacred Heart hospital treatment. Virginia Redmond to leave Chester Virginia after months with her brother, with Helen Schultz accompanying. Families plan outings and moves to new homes on Galmour property and Cowen streets. Sunday School class hosted tea for Dr. and Mrs. Klinger.
Albion Indiana June items report residents visiting lakeside or traveling relatives. Naoma Foote with Dr Mort visited Lake Wawasee. Mrs Rebecca Foster returned from Michigan. Edith Franks came home from Elkhart. Many locals, including Ingle, Branum, Potts, and others, traveled to Kay’s visit with Arthur angle and daughter Lulu. Families from Fort Wayne, South Bend, Ligonier, Warsaw, and Cleveland were guests or visiting relatives.
Waterloo residents report visits by Mrs Gedteey Guiler and daughter in Millersburg while Miss Alban Nayner visits her uncle John Deventer in Elkhart Fort Wayne’s George Snyder hosts at week’s end. Almoni association prepares for its annual meeting and new platforms are added at the Lincoln street crossing. Nellie Smith returns after a brief visit.
Walter Tinbrook of Ossian visits CHE BM Johnston and wife along with Mrs. Charles Moch and daughter Oline in Hamilton. Local residents host relatives, attend gatherings, and note travel to Poughkeepsie and Kendallville while church and school projects progress locally.
June 20 report from Auburn Indiana covers Kach Hasselman and kin visiting Kendallville then return plans with wife and children. Lieut Moody and wife attend Waterloo settlers’ meeting. Teacher Tanie Keahard at Tri State at Angola. boards at home and travels daily by Lake Shore. Hi Swift and daughter Gindyce travel to Liemike for a week, staying with relatives. Catholic Ladies report good patronage from Thursday event serving meals.
Alss Selda Crampton, guest of Miss Perle Burdy, returns home to Pisarant Lake Wednesday. Kelpe called home on account of her mother’s illness. Master Dick Burdy accompanies her. William Beachler, superintendent of the city schools, to study at Chisago University for a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Amon Lewton of Monute rejoicing over the birth of their child.
A local promotional note urges parents to provide boys with sturdy Wayne-Made shoes emphasizing long wear and support. It signals a practical focused ad promoting durable footwear for growing feet.
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